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Paneer Tikka Masala (Method II)

24. October 2009

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Paneer Tikka Masala (Method II)

Ingredients: 200 gms paneer; cut into cubes, For marinade- 1/2 cup thick yogurt, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, Salt to taste, 1 tsp vegetable oil, Few drops of red food color (optional, you can add little Kashmiri red chilli powder [...]

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Batanical Curry (South-Indian Mushroom and Peas Curry)

22. October 2009

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Batanical Curry (South-Indian Mushroom and Peas Curry)

My friend had prepared this recipe and sent it over. I just loved the way she had combined the not so Indian traditional vegetable – mushroom with the traditional South Indian spices, especially the use of coconut made it very delicious. Here is a recipe for Mushroom and Green Peas, a fresh recipe unlike the usual [...]

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French Beans and Snake Gourd Vegetable (Maharashtrian Style)

30. September 2009

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French Beans and Snake Gourd Vegetable (Maharashtrian Style)

Ingredients: 200gms French beans; strings removed and chopped into small pieces, 125gms padwal (snake gourd); scraped, cleaned, cut lengthwise into two and chopped into medium thin slices, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), A pinch of asafoetida, A pinch of turmeric powder, 1 green chilli; finely chopped, A lemon-size ball of [...]

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Makhmali Kofta Curry

18. September 2009

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Makhmali Kofta Curry

Ingredients: For koftas - 100 gms khoya, 1/2 cup maida, 1/2 tsp baking soda, Salt to taste, Water as required. For the curry - 1 tsp jeera, 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger, 1 tbsp dhania powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 2 tbsp khus khus (poppy seeds), 4 tbsp freshly grated coconut, 2 tbsp khoya, Salt [...]

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Fried Stuffed Karela

15. September 2009

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Fried Stuffed Karela

Ingredients: 3 long karelas; scraped, halved and deseeded, 2 large potatoes; boiled, peeled and mashed, 1 onion; finely chopped, 1 tomato; finely chopped, 1 green chilli; finely chopped, 1/2 tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 1/4 tsp saunf (fennel seeds), 3/4 tsp jeera powder, 1 tsp dhania coriander powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam [...]

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Mixed Vegetables with Paneer (Vegetables and Cottage cheese curry)

10. September 2009

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Mixed Vegetables with Paneer (Vegetables and Cottage cheese curry)

Ingredients: 200gms paneer (cottage cheese), cubed, 150gms carrots, diced, 2 capsicums, diced, 2 medium size onions, diced, 4 whole dry red chillies, 1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tsp vinegar, 6 tsp tomato sauce, 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, Salt to taste, Oil for tempering. Method: [...]

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Stir Fried Okra with Capsicum

8. September 2009

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Stir Fried Okra with Capsicum

Ingredients: 250 gms okra; tips and ends trimmed and then chopped into 1/2 inch pieces, 2-3 capsicum (green bell pepper); diced into 1/2 inch pieces, 2 onion; coarsely chopped, 2″ piece ginger; coarsely chopped, 4 cloves of garlic; minced, 3 tbsp tomato puree, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 tsp kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves), Salt to [...]

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Potato Balls in Spinach Gravy (Palak ke Saag me Malai aur Alu ke Kofte)

3. September 2009

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Potato Balls in Spinach Gravy (Palak ke Saag me Malai aur Alu ke Kofte)

Ingredients: For the koftas - 2 medium size potatoes; boiled, peeled and mashed, 1/2 cup thick cream, 8-10 cloves of garlic; coarsely crushed, 1 green chilli; ground, All purpose flour; as required for binding, Some raisins Salt to taste, Oil for frying. For the gravy - 1 bunch of spinach leaves (palak), A handful of coriander [...]

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Easy Aloo Mutter (Indian Peas and Potato Gravy)

1. September 2009

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I am not sure from which part of India has this recipe originated, but green peas curry is prepared commonly in every household in India. Since India a multilingual nation, this recipe may be cooked by different names. This is my own recipe, simple one that doesn’t take more than 15 minutes to prepare. Ingredients: 2 [...]

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Kadhai Bhindi aur Aloo (Stir fried Okra with potatoes)

28. August 2009

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Kadhai Bhindi aur Aloo (Stir fried Okra with potatoes)

Ingredients: 400 gms bhindi (okra); washed, dried and cut vertically into two pieces, 3-4 small potatoes; cut into long pieces and parboiled, 4-5 cloves of garlic; crushed, 1 large onion; halved and sliced, 2 tbsp tomato puree or tomato ketchup, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 [...]

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Mixed Vegetable Masala

20. August 2009

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Mixed Vegetable Masala

My mother uses fresh coconut in many of her recipes. But after marriage, I often miss the taste and delicious recipes that she prepares. I often use shortcuts while cooking. That’s because as a working woman I find it hard to grate coconut everyday and use it in my daily cooking. Ofcourse I do not think I could ever [...]

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Chinese Green Beans

12. August 2009

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The other day I saw this recipe in a show in television. I am not sure if this recipe is from China, as they said that in the show. But I found it an interesting recipe of green beans, so I prepared it and it turned out quite tasty. Though I haven’t really followed all [...]

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Mixed Vegetables in Green Coconut Gravy

11. August 2009

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Mixed Vegetables in Green Coconut Gravy

A simple yet rich and delicious recipe with a subtle coconut and coriander flavor. This is my mom-in-law’s recipe, so I dedicate this post to her. Ingredients: 1 cup cauliflower florets, 1/2 cup shelled peas, 1 long carrot; diced, 1 capsicum; diced, 2 potatoes; diced, 2 medium-size tomatoes, 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced, [...]

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Tarragon Butter with Grilled Vegetables

8. August 2009

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Tarragon Butter with Grilled Vegetables

Tarragon Butter is usually served over fish steaks or grilled chicken. But it taste great even with grilled vegetables. Here’s the recipe. Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted Butter, at room temperature, 1/2 tblsp Fresh Tarragon; chopped, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, A pinch of Kosher Salt, Grilled vegetables to serve. Method: In a mixing bowl, combine butter, [...]

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Besani Bhindi

4. August 2009

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Besani Bhindi

Ingredients: 350gms bhindi/okra; tips and ends trimmed and chopped into small pieces, 2 tbsp besan (gramflour), 1/2 tsp fennel seeds (saunf), 2″ stick of ginger; cut into juiliennes, 1 large onion; halved and thinly sliced, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp Kitchen King/garam masala, Salt to taste, Oil for frying. [...]

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Cauliflower and Peas

29. July 2009

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Cauliflower and Peas

Ingredients: 250 gms cauliflower florets (cut into small pieces), 1/2 cup shelled green peas, 1 onion; finely chopped, 1 small tomato; finely chopped, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 6-8 curry leaves, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, Oil for frying, Little water for cooking, [...]

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