Tag Archive | "Veg"

Cauliflower and Peas

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

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Cauliflower and Peas

Ingredients: 250 gms cauliflower florets (cut into small pieces), 1/2 cup shelled green peas, 1 onion; finely chopped, 1 small tomato; finely chopped, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 6-8 curry leaves, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, Oil for frying, Little water for cooking, [...]

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Bhindi Do Pyaza

Saturday, July 11, 2009

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Bhindi Do Pyaza

Ingredients: 1/2 kilo bhindi; slantly chopped into medium slices, 2 large onions; diced into 1/4″ pieces, 1 large tomato; diced into 1/4″ pieces, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, Oil for frying. Method: Heat 2-3tbsp oil for frying and add half quantity of bhindi slices to it. Fry on [...]

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Vegetable Cocktail

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

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A healthy drink prepared with different vegetables, is very nutritious and can be a substitute for your meal if you are on a strict diet. Vegetable Cocktail can be also had after a workout. Ingredients: 1 cup cucumber; grated, 1 cup carrot; grated, 1 cup lettuce; grated, 1 cup spinach; shredded, 2 tsp chopped coriander leaves, [...]

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Stuffed Green Chillies

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

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Stuffed Green Chillies

Ingredients: 4 large green chillies; washed and pat dried, 3/4 cup freshly grated coconut, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, Salt to taste, Juice of 1/2 lemon, Oil for frying. Method: Make vertical slits to the green chillies and remove all the seeds, creating a space for the filling. Rub them from inside with some lemon juice [...]

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Kala Chana Sabji (Black Chickpeas Vegetable)

Saturday, June 13, 2009

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Kala Chana Sabji (Black Chickpeas Vegetable)

I prepare this recipe regularly at home. It is very simple and withing few ingredients that are easily available at home. Hope you like it. Ingredients: 1 cup kala chana; washed and soaked overnight in some water, 2 onions; finely chopped, 1 tsp jeera (optional), 1 tsp minced garlic, 1″ piece ginger, 1/4 tsp turmeric [...]

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Yogurt and Mustard Sauted Potatoes

Friday, June 12, 2009

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Yogurt and Mustard Sauted Potatoes

This is the simplest recipes of all that I have prepared so far. It takes less than 3 minutes to prepare. Fried potatoes with a tangy and sour taste of mustard and yogurt. Both blend well to give the bland potatoes a tingling flavor. Ingredients: 4 medium size potatoes; halved and then sliced into long [...]

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Cabbage Stir Fried with Coconut

Friday, June 5, 2009

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Cabbage Stir Fried with Coconut

Very simple yet unbelievably delicious vegetable recipe. With few ingredients it takes hardly 7-8 minutes to prepare this vegetable. This recipe is commonly prepared in Maharashtra and Southern parts of India. Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 cup + 2 tbsp freshly grated coconut, 1 green chilli; very finely chopped, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1/2 [...]

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Mushroom Green Peas Masala

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

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Mushroom Green Peas Masala

Ingredients: 200gms white button mushroom; sliced, 1/2 cup shelled green peas; boiled, 2 medium sized onions; ground to paste along with 1 tbsp cashew nuts, 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 large tomato; pureed, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin (jeera), 1 tsp ground coriander seeds (dhania), 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp [...]

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Sweet and Spicy Karela Fry (Bitter Gourd Stir Fry)

Monday, April 13, 2009

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Sweet and Spicy Karela Fry (Bitter Gourd Stir Fry)

I am sure karela is one of the most ‘not’ preferred vegetable by you or your kids. It is a rich source of in essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, B1, B2, C and Iron. Its regular consumption could prevent hypertension, eye complication, blood disorders such as boils, scabies, itching, ring worm and fungal diseases. [...]

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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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Aloo Methi (Potato Fenugreek Vegetable)

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

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Aloo Methi (Potato Fenugreek Vegetable)

A simple yet delicious and not to forget healthy vegetable recipe. Potatoes and fenugreek flavored with cumin, garlic, chillies, onions and tomatoes. A recipe that does not take much cooking time and is ideal for all you working ladies to carry in your lunch boxes. Ingredients: (Serves 3-4) 1 bunch of methi (fenugreek) leaves; cleaned, washed and [...]

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Sindhi Sai Bhaji

Monday, March 23, 2009

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Sindhi Sai Bhaji

Ingredients: 1 each – carrot, capsicum, potato, brinjal, tomato; cubed, 1 large onion; chopped, 100gms ladyfinger (okra), 100gms French beans, 1/2 bunch of spinach; chopped, 1/2 bunch of sua (dill weed); chopped, 1/4 bunch of khatta saag; chopped, 2 green chillies, 1 cup chana dal (horsegram); soaked for 2 hours, 3-4 cloves of garlic; minced, [...]

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Stuffed Tomatoes

Sunday, March 8, 2009

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Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 medium size ripe but firm tomatoes, 100-125gms or approx 3/4 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese), 1 small onion, 1/2 cup coriander leaves, 1 green chilli, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp cream (optional), 1 tsp chat masala, Salt and sugar to taste, Olive oil for tempering and frying.   Method: Cut the tomatoes [...]

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Vegetable Stew

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

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Ingredients: 1 cup coconut milk powder, 2 tbsp oil, 2 carrots, chopped, 2 potatoes, chopped, 1 onion, cut into quarters, 1/2 cup shelled green peas, 10-12 freanch beans, chopped, 5 cloves, 1″ piece cinnamon, 3 green cardamoms, 20 peppercorns, 3 tbsp maida(refined wheat flour), 3 cups warm water, Salt to taste. Method: Preapre coconut milk [...]

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Mix Veg Cheese Paratha

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

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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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Veg Cheese Sandwich in 10 minutes

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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A very easy and quick recipe for vegetable and cheese sandwiches that can be prepared in less than 10 minutes. Kids love these sandwiches and is a healthy option to go in their lunchbox. A sumptous breakfast for all. Ingredients: 4 slices of multigrain or brown bread, 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese, (or any other [...]

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