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Quick Stir-Fried Okra
Tweet A quick and recipe of lady fingers or okra or bhindi. Since it doesn’t require any skills, it is ideal for beginners and bachelors. This stir fry recipe requires little more oil than normal as it needs to be prepared in quickly. Coriander adds flavor to this recipe. Ingredients: 100gms lady fingers (okra/bhindi), 1 [...]
Continue reading...Jhatpat Gobhi Sukha
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Tweet A quick cauliflower recipe, sauted in yogurt and spices. Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower florets (gobhi), 1 cup thick yogurt (curd), 1 1/2 tbsp besan (gramflour), 3/4 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp tandoori masala (or garam masala), 1/2 tsp chat masala, Salt to taste, 2-3 tbsp [...]
Continue reading...Kala Chana Sabji (Black Chickpeas Vegetable)
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Tweet I prepare this recipe regularly at home. It is very simple and withing few ingredients that are easily available at home. Hope you like it. Ingredients: 1 cup kala chana; washed and soaked overnight in some water, 2 onions; finely chopped, 1 tsp jeera (optional), 1 tsp minced garlic, 1″ piece ginger, 1/4 tsp [...]
Continue reading...Yogurt and Mustard Sauted Potatoes
Friday, June 12, 2009
Tweet This is the simplest recipes of all that I have prepared so far. It takes less than 3 minutes to prepare. Fried potatoes with a tangy and sour taste of mustard and yogurt. Both blend well to give the bland potatoes a tingling flavor. Ingredients: 4 medium size potatoes; halved and then sliced into [...]
Continue reading...Sicilian Chicken
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Tweet Ingredients: 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 2-3 tbsp flour, 1 cup mushrooms; sliced, 1/4 cup pimento stuffed green olives, 1/4 cup chopped peppers (optional), 2 scallions (with greens); finely chopped, 1 (approx 14oz) can of Italian Style stewed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried oregano, Salt and [...]
Continue reading...Spinach and Corn Rolls
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Tweet Ingredients: 15 large spinach leaves, 1 cup wheat flour, 1 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup sweet corn kernels; blanched, 2 tsp butter, 1 tsp finely chopped garlic, 1 tsp chilli flakes, 1/2 tsp mixed herbs, Mozzarella cheese as per taste, grated, Salt to taste. Method: To prepare white sauce, roast wheat flour till it [...]
Continue reading...Potato Stuffed Karela (Bitter Gourd)
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Tweet Karela or Bitter melon/gourd has immense medicinal value and hence diabetic patients are prescribed to eat it in ample quantities. This recipe of stuffed karela is made of potatoes and dry coconut. Coconut adds a little crunchiness to the stuffing. Stuffed karelas could be served in a gravy as given in the recipe below [...]
Continue reading...How to avoid lumps while preparing white sauce?
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Tweet Many viewers have asked me this question and believe me I myself too initially had this problem while preparing white sauce. There are two simple tricks. 1. Always use cold milk. 2. Let the flour cool down before you add milk. Follow the following recipe and you will never have lumps in your white [...]
Continue reading...Bread Pudding in 20 minutes
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Tweet This Bread Pudding recipe is very simple, with 6 ingredients and you can prepare it in a pressure cooker in 20 minutes. Ingredients: 110 gms bread slices (best if day old); roughly torn into pieces, 500 ml hot milk, 60 gms sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract/essence, 1/2 cup golden raisins cashew nuts and/or almonds [...]
Continue reading...Tomato Rice
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Tweet Tomato Rice is a rice recipe with tangy flavor of tomatoes. It is a simple preparation that take only 10 minutes. Can be prepared in a hurry and a good option for lunch box. Ingredients: 1 cup raw rice, 2 onions; cut into halves and sliced, 3-4 tomatoes; cut into halves and sliced, 1 tsp cumin seeds [...]
Continue reading...Aloo Methi (Potato Fenugreek Vegetable)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tweet A simple yet delicious and not to forget healthy vegetable recipe. Potatoes and fenugreek flavored with cumin, garlic, chillies, onions and tomatoes. A recipe that does not take much cooking time and is ideal for all you working ladies to carry in your lunch boxes. Ingredients: (Serves 3-4) 1 bunch of methi (fenugreek) leaves; cleaned, washed [...]
Continue reading...Rosemary Chicken
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tweet A quick recipe for chicken that can be prepared in a hurry. Rich rosemary flavored grilled chicken breasts, can be served with any salad. Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; sliced horizontally, Juice of 1/2 lemon, 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dry rosemary, Salt and pepper to taste, Olive oil for basting. Method: [...]
Continue reading...Stuffed Tomatoes
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Tweet Ingredients: 4 medium size ripe but firm tomatoes, 100-125gms or approx 3/4 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese), 1 small onion, 1/2 cup coriander leaves, 1 green chilli, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp cream (optional), 1 tsp chat masala, Salt and sugar to taste, Olive oil for tempering and frying. Method: Cut the [...]
Continue reading...Cauliflower and Cheese Bake
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Tweet Ingredients: (Serves 4) 2 cups cauliflower florets (around 1/2 inch), 1 1/2 cups paneer (cottage cheese); cut into 1/2 inch cubes, 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup grated Mozzarella, Cheddar or any processed cheese, Salt and pepper to taste. For white sauce- 2 tbsp butter, 4 tbsp all purpose flour (maida), 3 cups milk, Salt [...]
Continue reading...Cheesy Cabbage Rolls
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Tweet 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 [...]
Continue reading...Italian Garlic Chicken
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tweet Ingredients: 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts; halved, 1 tbsp crushed garlic or garlic powder, 2-3 tbsp dry bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; shredded, A pinch of rosemary and salt to taste, 2-3 tbsp Olive oil. Method: Combine olive oil and garlic and warm them. Do not boil. Cover and set aside for [...]
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- Fruit Custard
- Chocolate Nut Fudge
- Apple and Orange Cake
- Banana Chocolate Cake
- Strawberry with Cream and Ice Cream
- Dry Fruits in Yogurt – A healthy dessert
- Orange Mousse
- Pineapple Dessert
- Bread Pudding in 20 minutes
- Cookie Crust Chocolate Pie
Saturday, July 18, 2009
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