Ingredients: 100gms whole wheat flour, 100gms khoya (dried milk), 80gms powdered sugar, 1/2 – 1 tsp ground green cardamom, 2 tbsp ground mixed dry fruits (optional), 100ml water, 1 tsp vegetable oil, Ghee for roasting. Method: Combine flour, oil and water and knead a dough. Heat a pan on medium flame, melt ghee and then [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, January 15, 2009
Ingredients: For the kadhi- 2 cups thick buttermilk; little sour, 2 tbsp gramflour (besan), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, A pinch of asafoetida (heeng), 4 dry red chillies, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 2 tbsp ground onion, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, 4 green chillies, Salt to taste, [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Ingredients: 6 squid pockets; cleaned and tenticles removed, coriander 1 onion; finely chopped, 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot, 1/4 cup finely chopped cauliflower, 1/4 cup finely chopped cabbage, 1/2 cup finely chopped french beans, tomato green chillies 2 tbsp cream Salt and pepper to taste, 2 tbsp butter. Method: Melt butter in a pan, then [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, January 10, 2009
Feeling hungry? And you cannot wait till you cook your meal? Then here is an interesting 10 minute pasta recipe (not the traditional way) that is easy to cook, in less time and will satisy your hunger. Ingredients: 2 cups shell pasta or macaroni (or any pasta), 2 small white onions; finely chopped, 10-12 cloves of garlic; [...]
Continue reading...Friday, January 9, 2009
Ingredients: 250gms spaghetti, 5-6 zucchini; thinly sliced, 2 red chillies; thinly sliced, 3-4 pods of garlic; minced, 1 tsp finely chopped parsley, 1/4 cup olive oil, Juice of 1 lemon, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Boil the spaghetti as per instructions on the package. Drain them and toss little oil, set aside. Heat oil [...]
Continue reading...Friday, December 12, 2008
Rich chocolate fudge with lots of nuts. Make your Christmas special with this nutty treat. Ingredients: 1 can (14oz or 400ml) sweetened condensed milk, 2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup chopped nuts (any or all as per your choice), 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Method: Grease a 8-inch sqaure pan. Mix together condensed [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, December 11, 2008
An ideal appetizer/side dish for your Christmas or New Year Eve. Simple and delicious tartlets. Ingredients: 30 tartlet shells, 250gms (around 1/2 lb) mushrooms (portobello, button, wild, shiitake,oyster, or any other of your choice), chopped, 1 small shallot; chopped, 2 cloves of garlic; chopped, 150 gms (around 1/4 lb) goat cheese; grated, Few leaves of parsley; [...]
Continue reading...Monday, November 24, 2008
Ingredients: 2/3 cup cocoa, 1 cup white sugar, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt, 2 egg yolks; beaten, 2 tbsp butter; softerned, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 cups milk, Whipped cream as per choice, Chocolate chips. Method: Mix sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Put over the flame and stir in milk slowly [...]
Continue reading...Friday, November 21, 2008
This popular Mexican fast-food is full of cheese and chicken wrapped in tortillas. Ingredients: 2 large tortillas, (corn or wheat) 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese; grated, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese; grated, 1 cup boneless chicken; cooked and shredded, 1 clove of garlic, minced, 1/2 onion; chopped, 1/2 tomato; chopped, 1/2 cup chopped green, red [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Galouti kebabs have originated in Awadh – Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh (India). Try this simple yet delectable recipe. Ingredients: 1/2 kilo meat mince, 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp butter/cream, 2 tbsp raw papaya; minced, 1/4 tsp green cardamom (chhoti elaichi); ground, 1/4 tsp mace (javitri); ground, 1/2-3/4 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, [...]
Continue reading...Monday, November 17, 2008
Ingredients: For the fritters- 3 large potatoes, boiled, peeled and mashed, 1 onion; grated or very finely chopped, 1 large carrot; finely grated, 3/4 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp roasted jeera (cumin) powder, Juice of 1 lemon. For the covering- 1 cup gramflour (besan), 2 tbsp rice flour, 1 tbsp cornflour, 1/2 tsp baking [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, November 16, 2008
Ingredients: For the Salad- 2 cups garbanzo beans or chickpeas; tinned or dry beans, soaked overnight and boiled in salted water till soft, 1 onion; chopped, 1 tomato; chopped, 1 green pepper (capsicum); chopped, Chopped cilantro or coriander leaves to garnish. For the Dressing- 2 tbsp Olive oil, 2 green chillies; finely chopped, 2 tbsp [...]
Continue reading...Friday, November 7, 2008
Ingredients: 500 gms or 1 pound shrimps or prawns; peeled (leave the tail on) and deveined, 8-10 cloves garlic; minced, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 2 tbsp fresh basil; chopped, Salt to taste, Oil for greasing. Method: In a large mixing bowl, mix together [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, November 6, 2008
Ingredients: (Serves 4-5) For the koftas- 2 cups finely chopped spinach leaves (Palak), 2-3 tbsp crumbled paneer, Cornflour and gramflour for binding, 1/2 tsp green chilli paste, 1 tsp garlic paste, Raisins as per taste, Salt to taste. For the curry- Whole garam masala:- 2-3 bay leaves (tejpatta), 4 cloves (laung), 7-8 peppercorns, 1 star [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Ingredients: 2 medium stalks of broccoli, 4 tbsp Oyster sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar, 3/4 tsp Tapioca starch, 1 tsp light soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, Few drops of sesame oil, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, Salt to taste. Method: Wash the broccoli and cut into small florets. Heat vegetable oil in a wok, add salt and [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, November 2, 2008
Ingredients: 500gms fresh prawns or shrimps, 3 medium size red chillies; finely chopped, 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves, 2 egg whites, 1 tbsp finely grated ginger, 2 cloves garlic; finely chopped, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1/4 cup corn flour or rice flour, 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Method: Peel and devein the prawns. In a bowl [...]
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