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Murgh Haryali Kebab

27. September 2010

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Murgh Haryali Kebab

Ingredients: 200gms boneless and skinless chicken; cut into small kebab size pieces, Oil for basting, Skewers. For marinade - 2 tbsp thick hung yogurt, 1/4 cup mint leaves, finely chopped, 1/4 cup coriander leaves, finely chopped, 1-2 green chillies, ground into paste, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Combine together all [...]

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Veg Cheese Croquettes

30. July 2010

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Veg Cheese Croquettes

Ingredients: 50gms French beans; finely chopped, 2 small carrots; grated, 1 small green pepper; finely chopped, 1 small red pepper; finely chopped, 3 tbsp chopped onion, 1 whole pickled Jalapeno Pepper; finely chopped, (adjust as per taste) 1-2 potatoes; boiled, peeled and grated, 100 gms Mozzarella cheese; cut into medium thin sticks, Fresh bread crumbs, [...]

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Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Cream

26. April 2010

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Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Cream

It was my husband’s birthday yesterday and this time I decided to bake the cake myself.We both love chocolate cakes. So I decided to bake a chocolate cake with a hint of coffee taste in it topped with fresh cream frosting with some chocolate shavings. He just loved it, and within an hour the cake [...]

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Cheese Fingers

21. April 2010

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‘Cheese Fingers’ is a delightful snack that can be had at any time of day and night =) Delicious Mozzarella cheese sticks, seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and mustard coated with crisp bread crumbs is very enticing. Ingredients: 200gms or 7 ounces Mozzarella cheese; cut into fingers, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, Salt and pepper to taste [...]

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Mediterranean Linguine with Vegetables

1. March 2010

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Mediterranean Linguine with Vegetables

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked wheat linguine pasta, 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes; drained,(or use grape tomatoes or Vine tomatoes) 8 ounces fresh mushrooms; sliced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup onion; finely chopped, 1 medium size green bell pepper; thinly sliced, 1 medium size sweet red bell pepper; thinly sliced, 1 can artichoke hearts; drained and [...]

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Spinach Rice (Palak Pulao)

15. January 2010

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Spinach Rice (Palak Pulao)

An ideal recipe for kids parties or even for adults. Fairly simple and nutritious recipe. Ingredients: 250gms long grain (Basmati) rice; washed, 1/2 bunch of Spinach (palak) leaves; cleaned and washed, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 green chillies; finely chopped, 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 medium size onion; sliced, 1/2 cup shelled green peas, 1 [...]

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Assorted Vegetables in BBQ Sauce

12. January 2010

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Assorted Vegetables in BBQ Sauce

Ingredients: 2-3 bowls of assorted vegetables like Broccoli, Baby corn, Zucchini, green, yellow and red Bell Peppers, mushrooms, etc; cut into bite size pieces and lightly blanched, For the sauce - 4 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp spicy red chilli sauce, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 1 tbsp [...]

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Grilled Cheese and Garlic Chicken with Herbs

25. December 2009

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Grilled Cheese and Garlic Chicken with Herbs

Wish you all a Merry Christmas!!! I prepared this Cheesy Garlic Chicken with nice flavors of herbs, grilled to perfection, this Christmas. Here’s the recipe. Ingredients: 500gms (2-4) Chicken breasts without bones, 8-10 cloves of garlic, crushed, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Mozzarella cheese, 1/2 tsp oregano, [...]

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Olive and Jalapeno Cheese Pops

21. September 2009

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Olive and Jalapeno Cheese Pops

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, 3 tbsp shredded Mild Cheddar cheese, Pitted Olives (black or green as per your choice); sliced, Jalapeno peppers; chopped, Salt and pepper to taste, 2 tbsp flour, Water, Bread crumbs to coat, Oil for deep frying. Method: In a bowl, combine both the cheeses with olives and Jalapeno peppers, [...]

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Moong Dal Pakora (Green Gram Fritters)

11. September 2009

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Moong Dal Pakora (Green Gram Fritters)

My Mom-in-law made these delicious ‘Moong Dal Pakoras’ last evening. This snack is prepared from split green gram or dhuli moong ki dal. Since only few ingredients go in this recipe, it can be prepared without any hassles. We added it in Punjabi Kadhi but you can serve this as a tea-time snack. Ingredients: 1 [...]

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Grilled Tomato and Green Onion Platter

4. September 2009

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Grilled Tomato and Green Onion Platter

Ingredients: 3 large and firm tomatoes; cut into thick slices, 10 green onions; alongwith the green of about 4″ long, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp Wine Vinegar, 2 tbsp fresh basil; chopped, Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, Few sprigs of parsley; chopped. Method: In a bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper [...]

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Spinach Bites

2. September 2009

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Spinach Bites

Ingredients: 10-12 ounces frozen spinach; thawed and drained or fresh spinach leaves, 2 green onions; finely chopped, 2 eggs; beaten, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 tsp thyme, A dash of cayenne pepper, Garlic salt to taste, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 cup melted butter, Fresh bread crumbs. Method: Preheat the oven at 350°. Combine [...]

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Easy Broiled Chicken

30. August 2009

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Easy Broiled Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (around 2lb) chicken; quartered, 3/4 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp freshly chopped parsley, 1 1/2 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 3/4 tsp pepper, Salt to taste, Butter. Method: Wash the chicken and pat it dry. Sprinkle all the ingredients except butter and smear well from all sides. Preheat the [...]

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Kothimbir Wadi

27. August 2009

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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 [...]

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Chicken and Cream Cheese Roll Ups

5. August 2009

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An interesting recipe for chicken breasts rolls stuffed with cream cheese and herbs. Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts; boneless and skinless, Salt to taste, For the stuffing - 1 1/2 oz cream cheese; softened, 1 tsp chopped parsley, 1 tsp dried chives, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2-3 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 [...]

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Corn Fritters

2. August 2009

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Corn Fritters

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 [...]

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