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Steamed Idlis

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 [...]

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Mix Veg Cheese Paratha

Ingredients: Kneaded whole wheat dough, Ghee/Butter/Oil for roasting. For the stuffing- 1 carrot; finely grated, 1 capsicum; finely grated or chopped, 1 cup cauliflower florets; washed, pat dried and finely grated, 1 onion; grated, 1-2 green chillies; finely chopped, 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 tsp carrom seeds (ajwain); coarsely ground/whole, 1/2 cup or as per [...]

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BBQ Chicken Wraps

Ingredients: 6 (12-inch) flour tortillas, 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese; grated, 1-2 red/purple onions; sliced, 2-3 plum tomatoes; chopped, Barbeque sauce as per taste, Mexican seasoning as per taste. Method: BBQ the chicken with the Barbeque sauce and then shred it. Then toss it with Mexican seasoning. Divide the [...]

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Garden Omelet with Sausage and Cheese

Ingredients: (Serves 2) 4 eggs, 3 sausages; fried/grilled and chopped, (optional) 3 tbsp chopped green or red onion, 1 small tomato; chopped, 1 small green bell pepper (capsicum); chopped, 3-4 mushrooms;  sliced and diced, Salt and pepper to taste, Chilli flakes to taste, 3 tbsp grated cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp cream or half-and-half, Olive oil [...]

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Dal Paratha (Indian Bread made out of lentils)

Ingredients: (Makes around 5-6 small parathas) 1/2 cup leftover dal (any prepared dal like moong, tuvar, etc.), 1 tbsp gramflour (besan), Wheat flour as required, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 small chilli; finely chopped, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin (jeera) powder, 3/4 tsp coriander (dhania) powder, 2 [...]

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Penne with Sausage and Tomatoes

This pasta recipe is very simple and can be made in minutes since no baking is required. Ingredients: 17 ounces (1 pound or approx 500gms) penne paste, 8 Italian hot sausages, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 medium onions; chopped, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp red chilli/pepper flakes, 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; chopped, 17 [...]

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Chicken Ranch Wraps

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts, 4 flour tortillas or bread, 1/4 cup ranch salad dressing, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup water, Salt to taste, Dry herbs as per taste, Flour to coat as needed, 1 cup shredded lettuce leaves, 1 tomato; diced, Oil for frying, Mayonnaise or tomato ketchup as per taste, (optional) White cheddar [...]

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Spaghetti in Balsamic Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 cup thick cream, 1/4 onion; ground, 2-3 garlic cloves; minced, 2 tsp chicken bouillon powdered (chicken cubes), 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese, 2 cups cooked spaghetti. Method: Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add onion. Saute till it is dark brown in color. Then [...]

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