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Semiya/Vermicelli Upma
Vermicelli Upma or Semiya Upma is made out of vermicelli/sevaiyan we use to make kheer. It is seasoned with onions, peppers, chillies and salt and forms an excellent breakfast or snack. Ingredients: 200 gms semiya or vermicelli (roasted or non-roasted), 1 large onion, chopped, 1 small red pepper; deseeded, halved and sliced, 1 small green/yellow [...]
Continue reading...Spanish Omelet
Thursday, December 9, 2010
I have eaten different versions of Spanish Omelet and what I had in Seattle was not exactly what I had in London. Since I haven’t had the chance to visit Spain, I am sure the recipe served there would be the authentic one. Well when I wanted to prepare one at home, I surfed the [...]
Continue reading...Chocolate Coffee Cake
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Ingredients: 1 cup flour, 1 cup powdered sugar, 3/4 cup canola oil or any vegetable oil, 4 eggs, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 13-15 gms (around 4 tbsp) fine instant coffee powder, 2 tbsp corn flour, 1 tsp vanilla essence, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, Butter for greasing. Method: Sift together flour, cocoa [...]
Continue reading...Sprout Pancakes
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Ingredients: 1 cup sprouts (moong bean), A handful of fresh coriander leaves; chopped, 1-2 green chillies (or as per taste, 6-7 cloves of garlic, 1-2 inch piece of ginger, 1/2 cup of freshly grated coconut, Salt to taste, 1/2 tsp of soda bicarbonate (optional) Water for grinding, Oil for frying. Method: In a mixer grinder, [...]
Continue reading...Bread Fritters
Monday, August 23, 2010
Ingredients: 7-8 slices of brown/white bread, 1 cup gramflour (besan), 1/2 tsp ground garlic, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 3/4 tsp red chilli powder, A tbsp of finely chopped coriander leaves, Salt to taste, Water, Oil for frying. Method: Scrape of the sides of the bread slices or cut them into round shape with a small [...]
Continue reading...Veg Cheese Croquettes
Friday, July 30, 2010
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, [...]
Continue reading...Chocolate Rolls
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Ingredients: 200gms Marie biscuits (or any other plain biscuits), 100gms desiccated coconut, 100gms Drinking chocolate or cocoa powder, 100gms powdered sugar, 1/2-3/4 tbsp Butter (homemade), 1 tsp Vanilla essence (extract), Milk as required, Butter paper. Method: Grind the biscuits into fine powder. Add drinking chocolate or cocoa powder and half quantity of powdered sugar to [...]
Continue reading...Scrambled Eggs
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Scrambled eggs is a favorite breakfast in Britain. I used to have it almost everyday while I was there some time ago. Its healthy and the recipe is fairly simple. Ingredients: 4 eggs, 1/2 cup heavy cream, Salt and pepper to taste, 2-3 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup processed cheese; grated (optional). Method: In a mixing [...]
Continue reading...Steamed Idlis
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rice, 1 cup urad dal, 1-2 tsp methi (fenugreek) seeds (or adjust to taste), Salt to taste, 1-2 cups water or as required, Ghee or oil for greasing. Method: Soak rice and urad dal separately in water, overnight. Soak methi seeds along with urad dal. Next day grind the soaked rice [...]
Continue reading...Cheese Fingers
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
‘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 [...]
Continue reading...Adai (A South Indian Breakfast)
Monday, April 19, 2010
Adai is a South Indian delicacy made out of dal (lentils). It can be eaten as breakfast, lunch or dinner. The recipe is full of proteins since the main ingredients here are different lentils, hence is healthy for growing kids. Methi (Fenugreek leaves and seeds) makes it slightly bitter but when combined with other dals [...]
Continue reading...Banana Chocolate Cake
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana; pureed, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup plain flour (maida), 1/3 cup salted butter; softened, 1 egg; beaten until fluffy, 1/3 cup milk, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla essence, 1/4 cup chocolate chips, Cake tin. Method: Grease the cake tin. Preheat the oven at [...]
Continue reading...Moong and Rice Ghavan (A healthy breakfast)
Friday, October 2, 2009
‘Ghavan’ is similar to a dosa or pancake. Ghavan is traditionally prepared with rice and coconut-jaggery stuffing, served with coconut milk in the coastal regions of Maharashtra. There are many variations to this recipe which are very healthy since they are prepared with different lentils. One such variation is Moong (green gram) and rice ghavan, [...]
Continue reading...Cottage Cheese Puffs
Friday, September 25, 2009
Ingredients: For the stuffing - 200 gms paneer; grated, 1 capsicum (green bell pepper), finely chopped, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1/2 tsp mustard paste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, Salt [...]
Continue reading...Olive and Jalapeno Cheese Pops
Monday, September 21, 2009
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, [...]
Continue reading...Makhmali Kofta Curry
Friday, September 18, 2009
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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Saturday, March 5, 2011
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