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Banana Chips

Saturday, September 12, 2009

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Banana Chips

Ingredients: 5 raw bananas, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, Salt to taste, Oil for deep frying. Method: Peel the bananas and soak them in salted cold water for some time. Then slice them and put them in the same water. Add some turmeric powder to it, mix and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Then drain [...]

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Mango and Avocado Salsa

Friday, August 14, 2009

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Mango and Avocado Salsa

Ingredients: 1 mango, peeled and diced, 1 avocado, peeled and diced, 4 tomatoes, peeled and diced, 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (with or without seeds), 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, 1/4 cup red onion, diced, 1 garlic clove, peeled and diced, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: In [...]

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Corn Fritters

Sunday, August 2, 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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Chocolate Marble Cake

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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Chocolate Marble Cake

This Marble cake is a pound cake, nice moist with swirls of vanilla and chocolate flavor. It looks awesome and tastes delicious. I guess you can make them with different flavors too. My husband loves cakes and asks me to make different cakes at home. So the other day I made this marble cake and [...]

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Wraps

Sunday, July 19, 2009

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Wraps

Ingredients: 3 flour tortillas, 3 grilled chicken breasts; diced, Shredded Romaine Lettuce leaves, 1 green/red Bell Pepper; finely chopped, 1/4 cup Caesar dressing, Mayonnaise, A dash of Rosemary, Shredded Parmesan cheese, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Mix all the ingredients and divide them into three equal portions. Then spread on each flour tortilla, roll [...]

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Uttappam (South-Indian Breakfast)

Thursday, July 16, 2009

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Uttappam (South-Indian Breakfast)

Uttappams or Uttappas are thicker than dosas and topped with different toppings like onion, coriander leaves, fresh coconut and many more. These Uttappams are very are soft and delicious. Ingredients: (Prepares 16-17 medium sized uttapams) 1 cup rice, 1/2 cup dhuli urad dal (split black gram), 1/4 cup poha (beaten rice), Salt to taste, Water, [...]

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Banana Pancakes

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

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Banana Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 bananas; mashed, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups flour (whole wheat flour is best), 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 large egg; beaten, Milk as required (to thin the batter), Butter, Maple syrup to serve with. Method: Mix together all the ingredients except butter and [...]

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Cheese and Jalapeno Poppers

Monday, June 22, 2009

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Cheese and Jalapeno Poppers

As you bite into these Cheese and Jalapeno poppers the cheese oozes out of them. Yummy! Try them out. Ingredients: 100 gms Mozzarella cheese; grated, Few Jalapeno peppers; chopped, 2 tbsp all purpose flour, Bread crumbs to coat, Salt and pepper to taste, Oil for frying. Method: Mix together cheese, Jalapeno peppers, some salt and [...]

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Corn and Cheese Stuffed Green Peppers

Saturday, June 20, 2009

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Corn and Cheese Stuffed Green Peppers

A fairly simple recipe for bachelors, new cooks and for kids. Ingredients: 3 medium size Green Bell Peppers (Capsicum); stalk removed, cut into half and deseeded, 1/2 cup paneer (cottage cheese); mashed, 1/2 cup boiled corn kernels, 1/4 cup grated cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella), 1 small onion; very finely chopped, 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 [...]

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Macaroni and Corn on Toast

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

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Macaroni and Corn on Toast

Ingredients: (Serves 3-4) 1 cup macaroni, 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels; boiled with little salt, 1/2 cup grated cheese (any of your choice), 1 small onion; very finely diced, 1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum); very finely diced, 1 green chilli; very finely diced, Salt and pepper to taste, 4 tbsp tomato ketchup, Butter for roasting, [...]

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Egg Tortilla Sandwich

Sunday, June 14, 2009

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Egg Tortilla Sandwich

This sandwich is healthy and is loved by kids. It could be a good option for their lunch box or picnic box. Ingredients: 4 chapatis/rotis (Indian Bread) or Tortilla, 2 eggs, 1 small onion; finely chopped, 1 small tomato; finely chopped, 1/2 -1 small green chilli; finely chopped, 1-2 cheese cubes; grated, Salt to taste, [...]

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Cheese Fingers

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

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Ingredients: 200gms or 7 ounces Mozzarella cheese; cut into fingers, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, Salt and pepper to taste, 2 tsp mustard paste, Oil for frying. Method: Mix together mustard paste, salt, pepper and worcestershire sauce. Dip each cheese finger into this mixture, then roll it into the bread crumbs, then again dip it into [...]

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Quick Sesame Fried French Beans

Saturday, May 23, 2009

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Quick Sesame Fried French Beans

Ingredients: A handful of French beans; tips chopped, threads removed, washed and dried well, 1 tsp white sesame seeds, Soy Sauce as per taste, Salt and sugar to taste, Olive oil for frying. Method: Heat oil in a wok for deep frying. Drop in the beans in batches and fry till they change their color [...]

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Italian Olive Spread

Thursday, May 21, 2009

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Italian Olive Spread

Ingredients: 1/2 cup green olives (without pits), 1/2 cup black olives (without pits), 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp capers, 1 tbsp tomato paste, Oregano to taste, 1/4 cup olive oil. Directions: Add all ingredients to a blender or food processer and blend until smooth. Adjust the amount of oil to get the right consistency. [...]

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Spinach and Corn Rolls

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

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Spinach and Corn Rolls

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 turns [...]

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Egg Sukha (Indian Style Egg Stir Fry)

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

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Egg Sukha (Indian Style Egg Stir Fry)

Egg Sukha is an Indian (Maharashtrian) style stir fried egg with onions, mild flavor of curry leaves and green chillies. Made of few ingredients, this recipe is easy and can be made quickly. Kids will too love it. All in all a healthy and tasty preparation. Ingredients: 4 eggs; hard-boiled, peeled and diced, 1 large [...]

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