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Sour Curd Ghavan

25. July 2009

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‘Ghavan’ is a traditional Maharashtrian food which is similar to the ‘Dosa’ we get in the South India. Though the recipe I have given here is not exactly traditional, it forms a great breakfast. Light and easy to digest and delicious too. Best food to be had just after recovering from any illness. Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour, [...]

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Medu Vada (Urad Dal Vada)

21. July 2009

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Medu Vada (Urad Dal Vada)

Our common love for food, drives me and my husband to South-Indian restaurants to have our Sunday breakfast. Sunday is our day to relax and gorge on food that we love. And what a way to begin the day. South-Indian breakfast mainly consists of Idli, Appe, Dosa, Uttappa and Medu Vada accompanied with chutney and [...]

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Green Coconut and Garlic Chutney

17. July 2009

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Green Coconut and Garlic Chutney

Ingredients: 1/2 coconut; freshly grated, A handful of coriander leaves, 2-3 green chillies (or as per taste), 10 garlic cloves, Salt to taste, Water. Method: Grind together all the ingredients until smooth. Serve along with uttappams, dosas, appes or even idlis. The chutney also tastes good with various appetizers and starters.

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Uttappam (South-Indian Breakfast)

16. July 2009

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Uttappam (South-Indian Breakfast)

Uttappams or Uttappas are thicker than dosas and topped with different toppings like onion, coriander leaves, fresh coconut and many more. These Uttappams are very are soft and delicious. Ingredients: (Prepares 16-17 medium sized uttapams) 1 cup rice, 1/2 cup dhuli urad dal (split black gram), 1/4 cup poha (beaten rice), Salt to taste, Water, [...]

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Banana Pancakes

7. July 2009

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Banana Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 bananas; mashed, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups flour (whole wheat flour is best), 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 large egg; beaten, Milk as required (to thin the batter), Butter, Maple syrup to serve with. Method: Mix together all the ingredients except butter and [...]

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Sour Curd Ghavan

5. July 2009

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Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour, 1/4 cup besan (gram flour), 1 cup sour curd or buttermilk, 1 tsp garlic paste, 1-2 green chillies; finely chopped, A pinch of asafoetida, Salt to taste, A tbsp of chopped coriander leaves, Oil. Method: Mix all the ingredients except oil and prepare a batter of pouring consistency, thinner than [...]

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Macaroni and Corn on Toast

16. June 2009

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Macaroni and Corn on Toast

Ingredients: (Serves 3-4) 1 cup macaroni, 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels; boiled with little salt, 1/2 cup grated cheese (any of your choice), 1 small onion; very finely diced, 1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum); very finely diced, 1 green chilli; very finely diced, Salt and pepper to taste, 4 tbsp tomato ketchup, Butter for roasting, [...]

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Egg Tortilla Sandwich

14. June 2009

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Egg Tortilla Sandwich

This sandwich is healthy and is loved by kids. It could be a good option for their lunch box or picnic box. Ingredients: 4 chapatis/rotis (Indian Bread) or Tortilla, 2 eggs, 1 small onion; finely chopped, 1 small tomato; finely chopped, 1/2 -1 small green chilli; finely chopped, 1-2 cheese cubes; grated, Salt to taste, [...]

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Vegetable Burger Patty

1. April 2009

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Vegetable Burger Patty

I love the vegetable burger served at McDonald’s. But I never really tried making one at home. Yesterday I thought of giving it a try, and believe me my first attempt was successful. My husband said it tastes better than McDonald’s and you know how you feel when your husband has a compliment for you. [...]

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Egg Footlong

19. March 2009

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Egg Footlong

Ingredients: 1 footlong or French bread; cut into halves lengthwise, 3 eggs; beaten, 1 tomato; chopped, 1 onion; chopped, 1 capsicum; chopped, 1/2 butter, Salt and pepper to taste, Some parsley; chopped, Cheese and Tomato ketchup as per taste. Ingredients: Melt little butter in a pan, add chopped onion, capsicum and tomatoes and let them [...]

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Spinach Parathas (Palak Paratha)

15. March 2009

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Spinach Parathas (Palak Paratha)

Ingredients: (Makes 10-12 parathas) 1 cup spinach (palak) puree*, 1 small potato; boiled, 1 small onion + 1 small green chilli; ground to paste, 2 tbsp tomato ketchup, 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tsp ground cashew nuts, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala or [...]

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Cheesy Cabbage Rolls

28. February 2009

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Ingredients: 8-10 large cabbage leaves; blanched, 1 large green pepper (capsicum); very finely chopped, 1 carrot; grated, 1 cup paneer; grated, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 1/2 cup white sauce, Cheddar and Mozzarella cheese; grated, 1-2 tbsp tomato ketchup, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp or as per taste chilli garlic [...]

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Onion Paratha

21. February 2009

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Ingredients: 1 large onion; grated or very finely chopped, 1 or as per taste, green chilli; finely chopped, Few coriander leaves; finely chopped, Salt to taste, 2 tbsp oil/melted ghee, 2 tbsp gramflour (besan), Wheat flour as required, Warm water for kneading. Method: Mix together all the ingredients and knead a soft dough. Set it [...]

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Veg Cheese Sandwich in 10 minutes

18. February 2009

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A very easy and quick recipe for vegetable and cheese sandwiches that can be prepared in less than 10 minutes. Kids love these sandwiches and is a healthy option to go in their lunchbox. A sumptous breakfast for all. Ingredients: 4 slices of multigrain or brown bread, 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese, (or any other [...]

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Fish Footlong Sandwich

1. February 2009

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Ingredients: 250gms fish fillets, 2 onions; chopped, 2 tomatoes; pureed, 1 capsicum; chopped, Some chopped parsley, Salt and pepper to taste, Butter, Mayonnaise, Tomato ketchup and onion rings to garnish. Method: Boil the fish fillets in little water till they are cooked. Drain them and set aside till they cool down. Later shred the fish. [...]

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BBQ Chicken Wraps

22. January 2009

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Ingredients: 6 (12-inch) flour tortillas, 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese; grated, 1-2 red/purple onions; sliced, 2-3 plum tomatoes; chopped, Barbeque sauce as per taste, Mexican seasoning as per taste. Method: BBQ the chicken with the Barbeque sauce and then shred it. Then toss it with Mexican seasoning. Divide the [...]

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