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Doodhi Halwa (Bottlegourd Pudding)

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

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Doodhi Halwa (Bottlegourd Pudding)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg doodhi (bottlegourd), 250 gms khoya; crumbled, 300 gms sugar, 1/2 cup ghee, 8-10 elaichi (green cardamom) powdered, A handful of dry fruits as per your choice, Few drops of green food color (optional). Method: Peel and grate doodhi, then hold between your palms and press to drain out excess liquid. (Use [...]

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American Independence Day Recipes

Friday, July 3, 2009

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4th of July is celebrated as the Independence Day in the United States. The celebration is filled with fun, events, games, fireworks and ofcourse…food. Mostly the celebrations are outdoor, in the backyard with family, friends and relatives, or picnics to a beach. A variety of salads, burgers, grills and fries will make their way into [...]

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Cookie Crust Chocolate Pie

Friday, April 10, 2009

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Cookie Crust Chocolate Pie

Ingredients: For the crust- 1 large packet any plain sweet cookies or biscuits, 50 gms melted buter, For the filling- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup cornflour, 50 gms butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp chocolate extract, 2 cups milk, Whipped cream to top. Method: Grease a baking tray with butter. [...]

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Easter Vegetable Salad

Thursday, April 9, 2009

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Easter Vegetable Salad

Ingredients: 1 large head of lettuce; shredded, 1 cucumber; diced, 1 tomato; diced, 1 carrot; diced, 1 onion; diced, 1 beetroot; boiled and cubed, Few sprigs of spring onion greens; chopped, 1 small green/red cabbage, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup yogurt, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Mix together all the vegetables and chill them [...]

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Sweet Dinner Rolls

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

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Sweet Dinner Rolls

Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 0.25 ounces active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C), 1/2 cup warm milk, 2 eggs; well beaten, 1/2 cup butter; softened, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 tsp salt. 1 cake yeast 1 c. milk, warmed 2 eggs, well beaten 1 tsp. salt 1/4 c. [...]

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Orange Marmalade Glazed Ham

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

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Orange Marmalade Glazed Ham

Ingredients: 1/2 ham (approx 2-3 pounds); cooked, 1/2 jar of orange marmalade, 1/4 cup spicy mustard, 1 tbsp of prepared mustard sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cloves, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, Some whole cloves. Method: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the ham in a roasting pan, on [...]

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Chocolate Meringue Pie

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

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Chocolate Meringue Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 bars of unsweetened chocolate (approz 1 oz), 3/4 cup sugar, 5 tbsp cornflour or plain flour, A pinch of salt, 1 1/2 cups milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp chocolate essence, 2 egg yolks (save whites for meringue), 1 tbsp butter. For meringue- 2 egg whites, 4 tbsp sugar, A pinch [...]

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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Sunday, March 22, 2009

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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs, 3 tbsp margarine/butter, 24 oz/700 gms cream cheese, softened, 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup semi-sweet chips, Whipped cream and chocolate sauce to garnish. Method: Combine crumbs with margarine/butter and press onto the bottom of [...]

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Irish Almond Cake (For St. Patrick’s Day)

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

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Irish Almond Cake (For St. Patrick’s Day)

Ingredients: 1 plain white cake mix, 1 packet vanilla instant pudding mix, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup water, 1/3 cup + 1tbsp Irish whiskey, 4 large eggs, 1 cup finely chopped silvered almonds, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 cup confectioners sugar, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp green food color. Method: Preheat the [...]

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Christmas Pudding

Monday, December 15, 2008

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A Christmas dinner will never be complete without a serving of Christmas pudding. Christmas puddings are usually made in advance so that its flavors are developed. Since it contains lots of dry fruits and is steamed for hours, you can store it for days without freezing and for months in the refrigerator.  Ingredients: 1 lb [...]

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Cheese Sausage Bites

Saturday, December 13, 2008

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Soft and cheesey sausage bites will win you accolades at your Christmas dinner or your New Year party. Ingredients: 1 pound reduced fat pork or chicken sausages; finely chopped, 1 cup cheddar cheese; grated, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; grated, 1 white onion; very finely chopped, Few jalepeno peppers; finely chopped, 2 tbsp milk or as [...]

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Almond Burfi (II)

Saturday, October 25, 2008

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Ingredients: 2 cups almonds; peeled and ground to fine powder, 1 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup ghee, 2 cups water, 2 cups milk powder, Ground elaichi (green cardamom) as per taste, Sliced pistachios to garnish. Method: In a pan, combine sugar and water and cook till sugar syrup of one thread consistency is formed. Mix [...]

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Almond Burfi (I) (Badam Barfi Method I)

Friday, October 24, 2008

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Ingredients: 1 cup almonds; finely ground, 3/4 cup sugar or more if you want it sweet, 1/2 cup milk, 2 tbsp ghee, Few threads of saffron, Ground elaichi (green cardamom) as per taste, Sliced almonds, pistachios and cashew nuts to garnish. Method: Soak almonds in water for 5-6 hours or in warm water for 2-3 [...]

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Anjeer Khoya Dry Fruit Laddu

Friday, October 24, 2008

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Ingredients: 8-10 dry anjeer; soaked in little water for few hours, 100 gms khoya, 7-8 tbsp powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp kesar (saffron) dissolved in little warm water, Few drops of red food color, 2 tbsp milk powder 1 cup cashew nut powder, 1/2 tsp elaichi (green cardamom) powder, 1/2 cup crushed dry fruits of your [...]

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Kaju Katli/Burfi

Thursday, October 23, 2008

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Ingredients:     2 cups kaju (cashew nuts); soaked into warm water for at least 2 hours, 1 cup sugar, 1 tbsp ghee, 1 tsp elaichi (green cardamom); powdered, Silver varak or sliced dry fruits to decorate. Method : Grind the cashew nuts with little water into a smooth and thick paste. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar [...]

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Apple Halwa

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

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Ingredients: 500gms/3 apples, 1 cup sugar (or as per taste), 1 cup condensed milk, Few drops of yellow food color, 8-10 cashew nuts, 6-8 almonds, 1 tbsp ghee. Method: Peel the apples and grate them. Immediately heat a pan and add the grated apple to it with little water. Cover and cook for few minutes. [...]

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