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Kothimbir Wadi
It is festival season. Today onwards ‘Gauri Pujan’ is widely celebrated across India but not as religiously and royally as it is celebrated in Maharashtra. The first day begins from welcoming ‘Gauri’ and decorating her. The second day, elaborate puja is performed followed by a wide spread of food served as prasad. There are plenty [...]
Continue reading...Corn Fritters
2. August 2009
Ingredients: 1 cup boiled sweetcorn kernels, 3/4 cup flour, 2-3 tbsp cornflour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 3/4 tsp paprika (or flakes of red chillies), Salt to taste, 2 scallions (white onions); chopped, 1 small green bell pepper, 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, Water, Oil. Method: Heat oil [...]
Continue reading...Dahi Wada (Black gram dumplings in yogurt)
1. August 2009
Ingredients: For the wadas - 1 cup dhuli urad dal (split black gram without skin), soaked in water for about 5-6 hours, Salt to taste, Oil for deep frying, Hot water for dipping the wadas. For the dahi - 2 cups yogurt, 2-3 tsp sugar, A pinch of salt. To garnish - Ground cumin (jeera [...]
Continue reading...Quick Chicken Kebabs
24. July 2009
Ingredients: 200gms chicken mince, 1 tsp finely chopped garlic, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves, Salt and red chilli powder as per taste, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, Oil. Method: Mix together all the ingredients and divide into 4 equal portions. Grease the skewers with some oil and arrange [...]
Continue reading...Green Coconut and Garlic Chutney
17. July 2009
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.
Continue reading...Sour Yogurt Pakoras
29. June 2009
I always prepare my yogurt at home, but for some reasons it became sour once. Since it was in a large quantity I didn’t know what to do. One of my friend suggested me to make wadas out of them. Though I didn’t note down her recipe, here is my version of the recipe. I [...]
Continue reading...Cheese and Jalapeno Poppers
22. June 2009
As you bite into these Cheese and Jalapeno poppers the cheese oozes out of them. Yummy! Try them out. Ingredients: 100 gms Mozzarella cheese; grated, Few Jalapeno peppers; chopped, 2 tbsp all purpose flour, Bread crumbs to coat, Salt and pepper to taste, Oil for frying. Method: Mix together cheese, Jalapeno peppers, some salt and [...]
Continue reading...Cheese Fingers
2. June 2009
Ingredients: 200gms or 7 ounces Mozzarella cheese; cut into fingers, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, Salt and pepper to taste, 2 tsp mustard paste, Oil for frying. Method: Mix together mustard paste, salt, pepper and worcestershire sauce. Dip each cheese finger into this mixture, then roll it into the bread crumbs, then again dip it into [...]
Continue reading...Moong Dal Vadas (Green Gram Dumplings)
29. April 2009
These small moong dal vadas are easy to prepare and taste damn good. They can be served as a tea-time snack or even with your meal. Ingredients: 1 cup split moong dal (without skin); washed and soaked for over 2-3 hours, 2 green chillies or as per taste, 1 tsp coarsely ground coriander seeds, 2 [...]
Continue reading...Tandoori Chicken
23. April 2009
This is a famous Indian chicken preparation, originated in the Punjab region. It is marinated with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, tandoori masala (spice) and cooked in a clay oven called ‘tandoor’. The recipe is unique because of its red color, smoky flavor and ofcourse the spicy taste. These days this recipe could be prepared at home [...]
Continue reading...Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms in 10 minutes
21. April 2009
These delicious little mushroom caps are stuffed with cheesy spinach stuffing and lightly seasoned with oregano. Ingredients: 250gms white button mushrooms (around 12-15); washed under running cold water, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp oregano, A handful of spinach leaves; washed and finely chopped, 2 tbsp crumbled cottage cheese, 2-3 tbsp chopped green scallions, 3 tbsp [...]
Continue reading...Vegetable Burger Patty
1. April 2009
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. [...]
Continue reading...Chinese Garlic Chicken
27. February 2009
Ingredients: 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; chopped into chunks, 1 egg, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 tsp sherry or dry white wine, Vegetable oil for frying. For the sauce- 15-20 cloves of garlic; peeled and minced, 1-2 sprigs of scallions (green onions); chopped diagonally into thin slices, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, [...]
Continue reading...Easy Baked Chicken
25. February 2009
Ingredients: 2 medium size chicken breasts; skinless, 1 egg, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp garlic powder, Italian bread crumbs, Butter. Method: Beat the egg, add salt, pepper and garlic powder and whisk well. Then dip the chicken breasts into the egg mixture and then into the bread crumbs. Repeat the process one more [...]
Continue reading...Stir-Fried Sweet Chilli Tofu and Peppers
24. February 2009
Ingredients: 1 cup tofu cubes, 1 tbsp cornflour, 3-4 garlic cloves; minced, 2 fresh/dry red chillies; thinly sliced, 1/2 cup baby onions; peeled and halved, 1 cup green and red bell pepper; cut into 1″ cubes, Salt, sugar and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp sesame seed oil, Oil for frying. For the sauce- 1 tbsp [...]
Continue reading...Baked Cheese Potato Cups
20. February 2009
Ingredients: 2 large potatoes; washed and scrubed (leave on the skin if not very dirty), 1/3 cup sour cream, Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, Some fresh parsley; chopped, Salt, paprika and pepper to taste, 2 tbsp butter. Method: Pat dry the potatoes and bake them in the oven at 350° F (175° C) for [...]
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