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Chimichanga Recipe

2010-05-16T11:23:00.001+05:30

Discription:
If you are not familiar with the Chimichanga it is basically a burrito that is deep fried. This is a fairly lengthy recipe that requires a bit of work, but in the end you should find that it’s well worth it. If you like Mexican food, these should be a must try for you. If you don’t like the idea of deep frying this makes great burrito meat as well.. For the meat, if you can find already cut up beef stew meat that would work well, and save a lot of time. Enjoy!!

Ingredients:

3 lbs pound boneless beef rump (cut into one inch cubes)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 onions (chopped)
3 teaspoons minced jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoons garlic (chopped)
2 ¼ cups beef broth
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
¼ cup lime juice (about 3 limes)
½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
10 (11 inch) flour tortillas (warmed in the microwave)
Oil (for frying)
2 ½ cups shredded pepper jack cheese
2 cups iceberg lettuce (shredded)
1 cup sour cream
½ cup tomatoes (diced)

How to make:

step 1: In a large stock pot over medium-heat heat. Add 2 tablespoons of canola oil. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides. Add onions and jalapeño pepper and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 additional minute. Mix in chili powder, cayenne, garlic powder, and flour. Cook stirring frequently for 2 to 3 minutes. Add beef broth and red wine vinegar. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 hours.
Step 2: When the meat is fork tender, shred the beef with 2 forks. Add pinto and black beans, lime juice and cilantro. Cook until heated through. Remove from heat.

Step 3: In a large deep skillet add about 1” of oil. Heat the oil to 325 degrees or until the oil is hot enough to frying. While the oil is heating prepare the chimichangas. Lay out a flour tortilla and fill the bottom half with ¾ cup of the beef/bean mixture (if the beef mixture has a lot of liquid, scoop it out with a slotted spoon). Top with about 2 tablespoons of pepper jack cheese. Lift the edge of the tortilla and roll it over the filling to secure it. Fold in both sides and continue rolling until you reach the opposite end. Place a skewer threw the seam side of the burrito to secure it (can also use toothpicks). Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Step 4: Lower chimichangas into the hot oil and fry for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Fry in batches of 4. Serve with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.
(Makes 5 Servings)

Chinese Brown Sauce Recipe

2010-05-16T11:07:00.001+05:30

Discription:Some of you may wonder how they make the brown sauces at the Chinese buffets. The truth is, there are many different ways to make brown sauce and each of them is probably different in some way. Here is a pretty standard recipe for Chinese brown sauce that can be used with chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, ect.
If you require some heat in your sauce try adding some red pepper flakes or chili paste.

Ingredients:

3 garlic cloves (minced)
4 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon oil

How to make:

Step 1: In a bowl mix soy sauce, brown sugar, chicken broth and corn starch. Make sure the mixture is well combined and set aside.
Step 2: Add 1 teaspoon of oil to a wok or saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir fry for 10 seconds. Add the chicken broth mixture and bring to a boil. Cook until the sauce becomes thickened and bubbly.

Sundae Ice Cream

2010-05-13T22:01:00.003+05:30

Discription:This is tasty icecream recipe.Try it and Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ingredients:

1 scoop quick vanilla ice-cream
1 scoop strawberry ice-cream
1 scoop coffee ice-cream
2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry sauce
½ cup whipped cream
few strawberries, halved
1 teaspoon almonds , slivered
2 chocolate wafer rolls

How to make:

Assemble the sundae in a tall sundae glass.
Place a few strawberries at the bottom of the glass and then top with all whipped cream and the strawberry sauce.
Top with the ice-cream scoops and sprinkle the nuts on the ice-cream.
Serve immediately garnished with chocolate wafer rolls.

Macapuno Ice Cream

2010-05-13T21:42:00.001+05:30

Discription:Macapuno is also known as “mutant coconut” because the meat inside of this naturally occurring oddity is more abundant and softer than the meat found in normal coconuts. Despite its unfortunately icky-sounding English name, Macapuno is an incredibly delicious fruit.
Ingredients:

1 ¾ cup (14oz can) unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half and half
Pinch of salt
¼ cup coconut-flavored rum (e.g. Malibu rum)
6 egg yolks
½ cup sugar
¾ cup Macapuno, plus more for serving (Macapuno is shredded coconut that can be found in jars at Asian markets)

How to make:

Place the coconut milk, cream, half and half, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Stirring occasionally, bring to a bare simmer (just about when it starts to steam and barely bubble) and remove from heat.
Add the rum to the milk mixture.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they lighten in color.
Slowly add the sugar while continuing to whisk the eggs.
Whisk until all the sugar is incorporated.
Temper the eggs by slowly adding, one ladle at a time, the warm milk mixture to the eggs, whisking continuously.
When about a third of the milk mixture has been added to the eggs, pour the remaining milk mixture into the eggs, then return the entire mixture back to the saucepan over medium low heat.
Continue to cook and whisk until the mixture reaches 170 degrees Fahrenheit on an instant-read thermometer.
If you don’t have an instant-read thermometer, cook the mixture until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. (You can test for doneness by running your finger across the coated spoon.
If your finger leaves a definite trail on the spoon, then the custard is done.
If the trail flows back together, continue to cook the custard until it thickens some more.)
Pour the custard through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl.
Add the Macapuno to the custard and mix well.
Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Cover and place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, though overnight is better.
Pour the cold custard mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer’s directions. (Optional) Top ice cream with more Macapuno before serving.

Classic Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

2010-05-11T12:44:00.003+05:30

Discription:Refrigerated pie dough makes this recipe simple to prepare. Bake the pie on a baking sheet in the lower third of the oven to encourage a crisp crust.
Ingredients:
Filling:

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated low-fat milk
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
1 (15-ounce) can unsweetened pumpkin

Crust:

1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury)
Cooking spray
Topping:
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur)
2 teaspoons powdered sugar

How to make:

Position oven rack to lowest position.
Preheat oven to 425°.
To prepare filling, combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Add pumpkin, and stir with a whisk until smooth.
To prepare crust, roll dough into an 11-inch circle; fit into a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Fold edges under and flute.
Pour pumpkin mixture into the crust. Place pie plate on a baking sheet.
Place baking sheet on lowest oven rack. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 350° (do not remove pie from oven); bake an additional 50 minutes or until almost set. Cool completely on wire rack.
To prepare topping, beat cream with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form.
Add the amaretto and powdered sugar, and beat until blended. Serve with pie.

Apricot Ice Cream

2010-05-11T11:08:00.001+05:30

Discription:Apricot Ice Cream, a happy result of the water-sodium chloride eutectic.
Ingredients:

1½ pounds fresh, ripe apricots
4½ tbsp water
2¼ cups granulated sugar
3 cups whipping cream
9 egg yolks
1 tsp (approx.) vanilla extract
1 tbsp (approx.) kirsch

How to make:

Pit the apricots and slice them up.
Put the sliced apricots in a saucepan with the 4½ tbsp water and simmer until soft, 30-45 minutes.
The water is there to prevent the fruit from sticking until it gets hot enough to release its juices.
Dump the apricots into a food processor, blender, or food mill, and purée thoroughly.
Press the purée through a sieve and set aside.
In a non-reactive saucepan or double boiler, add the sugar to the cream.
Heat on low heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved completely.
In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks to mix and then gradually whisk in the warm cream.
Put the egg-sugar-cream mixture back in the saucepan or double boiler and cook until the mixture coats a spoon.
Take the custard off the heat and whisk in the apricot purée.
Add about a teaspoon of vanilla extract, more or less, to taste, along with about a tablespoon of kirsch.
Now put the mixture in the fridge for a couple of hours and chill thoroughly.
Time to get out that ice cream freezer again.
Freeze the mixture according to the directions that came with your freezer...directions that will, like as not, involve the use of ice and salt.
Now taste...and smile. That’s an ice cream you won’t ever see in any stoopidmarket: perfumed with the delicate flavor of one of the summer’s most subtle fruits. Don’t forget to lick the dasher!

Olive Oil Ice Cream with Blood Oranges

2010-05-11T10:46:00.001+05:30

Disciption:Olive oil ice cream, enriched by pasture-raised egg yolk, fresh cream and whole milk, is dense in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The combination of unrefined extra virgin olive oil and blood oranges, with their fruity and floral perfumes, adds a beautiful flavor to a special and unique dessert.
Ingredients:

2 blood oranges
¾ cup unrefined, extra virgin olive oil
2 cups heavy cream, preferably fresh not ultrapasteurized
2 cups whole milk, preferably fresh not ultrapasteurized
6 egg yolks, beaten
1/3 to 1/2 cup raw honey, preferably wildflower or orchard blossom
6 to 8 drops organic, food-grade orange essential oil
dash unrefined sea salt

How to make:

Zest the blood oranges and reserve the zest.
Tenderly segment the oranges, removing the white pith and tough membranes and reserving the tender, colorful orange flesh. Set aside.
Whisk unrefined extra virgin olive oil, heavy cream, whole milk and beaten egg yolks together until thoroughly combined and gently emulsified.
Vigorously whisk honey into the milk and egg mixture.
If your milk and eggs are very cold, the honey may harden and you may find it challenging to combine it thoroughly with the milk and eggs.
If that is the case, you may gently warm the mixture of milk and egg yolks over very low heat which enables the honey to blend more efficiently into the cream, milk and egg yolks.
Stir in reserved orange zest, food-grade organic essential oil and sea salt into the honey-sweetened mixture of milk, cream, olive oil and egg yolks.
If you’ve warmed the mixture, cool it in the refrigerator until it becomes quite cold – about twenty minutes.
Fold reserved blood orange segments into the olive oil ice cream mixture, then freeze it according to your ice cream maker manufacturer’s instructions.

YIELD: About 1 ½ quarts olive oil ice cream or about 12 servings.

BBQ Chicken Calzones Recipe

2010-05-06T22:31:00.002+05:30

Discription:If you are a big fan of Barbecue chicken pizza, you are sure to enjoy this recipe. The recipe combines amazing ingredients such as BBQ chicken, cilantro, bacon, and cheese. This is a great way to make use of leftover chicken. It calls for refrigerated pizza crust dough but you can make your own crust if you want instead. For the cheese, you could replace mozzarella with cheddar or even add a little smoked Gouda into the mix. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

4 slices of bacon
½ onion (chopped)
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast meat
2/3 cup barbeque sauce
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

How to make:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels. Crumble. Add the onion and shredded chicken to the pan and fry in the hot bacon grease. Fry until onion is tender. Stir in 1/3 cup of barbeque sauce. Remove from heat and mix in the crumbled bacon.

Step 2: Roll out the pizza crust dough onto a grease cookie sheet. Roll out to an even thickness and cut in half. Divide the chicken mixture between two pieces of dough, spreading the mixture to ½” of the edge or more. Drizzle the remaining BBQ sauce over the chicken mixtures. Sprinkle cilantro and mozzarella cheese over both. Fold the uncovered portion of the dough over the filling and press the edges together with a fork until sealed.
Step 3: Place into the oven and bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until browned to your liking. Allow to cool for a few minutes and then cut each calzone in half.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Spicy Chicken Legs

2010-05-02T11:07:00.001+05:30

Discription:Few spices go into its making and ensure you marinate the chicken for at least 3-4 hrs if not overnight and roast the chicken well. You can play around with the spices of your choice and add herbs like mint and rosemary.
Ingredients:

4-5 chicken legs, make slits all over
1 tbsp ginger-garlic-green chilli paste
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
3/4 tsp black pepper pwd
large pinch turmeric pwd
3/4 tbsp coriander powder
large pinch cumin pwd
pinch of garam masala pwd
1 tbsp hot and sweet tomato chilli sauce
2 1/2 tbsps hung yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt to taste
2 tbsps oil

How to make:

Marinate chicken legs with all the above ingredients except oil.
Refrigerate and allow to marinate overnight or marinate for at least 3-4 hrs.
Heat oil in cooking vessel, add curry leaves and chicken pieces along with the left over marinade if any.
Cook on high for 3 mts, reduce flame to medium, place lid and cook for 10 mts.
Reduce flame to low and cook for another 10 mts.
Remove lid and cook till the water evaporates and roast on medium flame till well cooked.
Serve warm with onion slices and lemon wedges.

Nilgiri Chicken Korma

2010-04-27T18:11:00.002+05:30

Discription:The key to this recipe, which has its origins in the hill station of Tamil Nadu, is coconut, mint and coriander leaves which lends a greenish brown shade and infuses the korma with a mild sweet herby flavor, filling the kitchen with an aroma that is almost intoxicating. The use of aniseed (saunf) and cardamom add even more fragrance and flavor to the unassuming korma.
Ingredients:

1 kg chicken pieces, washed
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 tbsps ginger garlic paste
1 large tomato, chopped
1 tsp red chilli pwd
1/4 tsp turmeric pwd
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
salt to taste
2-3 tbsps oil
chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Dry roast:

1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp saunf
1 tsp khus khus
1″ cinnamon
2 cardamoms
5 tbsp grated fresh coconut
8 cashew nuts
1 tbsp roasted chickpeas

Roast: (in 2 tsps oil for 5 mts)

6-8 curry leaves
8-10 shallots/sambar onions
4 green chillis
3 tbsps chopped coriander leaves
15 mint leaves

How to make:

Make a paste of ingredients under ‘dry roast’ and ‘roast’ by adding a few tbsps of water and keep aside.
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed vessel, add curry leaves and saute for few secs.
Add the chopped onions and fry till transparent.
Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for 3 mts. Add red chilli pwd, turmeric pwd and salt and combine.
Add the chopped tomatoes and fry for 4-5 mts.
Add the ground paste and cook over medium heat for 7-8 mts.
Add lemon juice and the chicken pieces and combine.
Cook without lid for 5-6 mts. Add 3 cups of water and cook with lid on simmer till the chicken is tender and the gravy thickens.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Turn off heat.
Serve with pulao, biryani, coconut rice or rotis.

Egg Masala Curry

2010-04-27T18:06:00.001+05:30

Discription:Despite all of the mesmerizing flavors of egg masala, the key factor that really put it over the edge was the ground paste made from ordinary ingredients like poppy seeds, coconut and curry leaves! Addictive taste, warming and satisfying! Serve with rotis, rice or pulao.
Ingredients:

3-4 boiled eggs
2 cloves,
1/2″ cinnamon
1 elaichi
1/4 star anise
pinch of mustard seeds
1 large onions, chopped
1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 large tomato, blanched, peeled and pureed
1 tsp coriander pwd
1 tsp red chilli pwd
pinch of garam masala pwd
salt to taste
2 tbsps oil
coriander leaves for garnish

Make paste:

little less than 1/4 tsp cumin seeds, lightly roast for 2 mts
2 tbsps fresh coconut
3/4 tsp khus khus, soak in a tbsp of water for 15 mts
2-3 cashew nuts
4-5 curry leaves
1 green chilli

How to make:

Heat 2 tsps oil in a heavy bottomed vessel, add the boiled eggs and saute of low to medium flame for 2-3 mts. Add a pinch of turmeric pwd and combine.
Remove and keep aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining oil and add the cloves, cinnamon, elaichi and star anise and mustard seeds and saute for a few secs till the mustard splutters.
Add chopped onions and saute till onions turn transparent.
Add ginger garlic paste and saute for 4 mts.
Add chilli pwd, coriander pwd and salt and combine.
Add the tomato puree and cook for 3-4 mts.
Add the ground paste and cook for 8-10 mts.
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water and bring to boil.
Add the boiled eggs and let it cook in this masala for 7-8 mts on medium flame.
Reduce flame and cook till you get the desired curry consistency.
Add garam masala pwd and combine.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Turn off heat and serve hot with rotis or white rice.

Whole Tandoori Chicken

2010-04-27T11:47:00.003+05:30

Discirption:Spicy red whole chicken,marinated in yogurt and spices traditionally cooked in a clay oven called “tandoor”.In this recipe we just bake the chicken in the oven and brown it under a broiler.Works pretty well.

Ingredients:

1 whole chicken without skin ( 1 ¼ kg or abt 3 lbs)
1 ½ tsps chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 /4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala
2 tsps ginger garlic paste
2 Tbsps lemon juice
3 Tbsps plain yogurt/curd
3 Tbsps oil
Red food coloring as needed
Salt to taste

How to make:

Wash the chicken and make slits with a sharp knife.
Pat dry.
To the curd add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
Pour spice mixture over the chicken and let it marinate for about 6 hrs in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Line the oven proof dish with foil if preferred.
Baste the chicken with oil and bake for 30-45 mins or until chicken is cooked through.(depending on the oven)
Baste with dripping halfway through the cook time.
When done, broil the chicken on high for a min till browned on top.
Serve garnished with lemon wedges and onions.

Note:Marinate chicken in a plastic freezer bag (like the ziploc gallon bag) and massage the marinade with your hands through the bag.It is mess free and cleaning is a breeze…..just toss the bag

Chicken Gravy / Koli Aanam

2010-04-27T11:41:00.002+05:30

Discription:This is tasty chicken gravy.Try it and Enjoy!!!
Ingredients:

1 lb chicken
1 large onion chopped
1 tomato chopped
3 tbsps chopped coriander leaves
3 tbsps chopped mint leaves
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp coriander powder
1 /2 tsp chili powder
1 /4 tsp turmeric
3 cardamoms
2 cloves
3 pieces cinnamon
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
2 tbsps oil
salt to taste

How to make:

Heat oil.
Add the chopped onions,whole spices,mint & coriander leaves and salt and cook till translucent.
Add the ginger garlic paste and fry till lightly browned.
Add the tomatoes ,chili,coriander and turmeric powders.Mix well and cook till tomatoes are soft.
Add the chicken pieces and 1 cup of water.Bring to a boil.Reduce heat ,cover and let it simmer till the chicken is well cooked.
Remove lid, add the coconut milk and simmer for about 3 mins.
Serve with rice or chappathis.

Pepper Chicken Recipe (Murg Kali Mirch)

2010-04-27T11:28:00.002+05:30

Discription:Pepper Chicken (Murg Kali Mirch) is one of the most popular and tasty recipes from the world of Chettinad cuisine. This is one of the fairly simple recipes to cook requiring few ingredients and yet it is so very delicious.
Ingredients:

Chicken - 1k.g/2.2lb
Garlic cloves - 10-15
Onions, chopped - 1/2 (medium sized)
Green Chili - 4
Curry leaves - 25 individual leaves
Soya Sauce - 1 1/2 tablespoon (for dark Soya Sauce) or 2 tablespoon (for light colored Soya Sauce)
Pepper Powder - 1 or 1 1/2 tablespoon
Lime or Lemon juice - 1 teaspoon
Ghee - 1 teaspoon
Oil - 1 teaspoon
Turmetic powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Coriander or Cilantro for garnish

How to make:

Heat oil and ghee under medium heat in a deep frying pan or khadhai.
Add crushed garlic cloves. Saute and stir for 2 minutes
Add onion, green chillies (vertically sliced) and curry leaves to the mixture. Stir the ingredients for 2 more minutes
Then add chicken and mix the contents of the pan.
Now lower the heat and cover the pan with a lid. Allow the chicken to cook for 10-15 minutes.
Add tumeric, salt to taste and mix it thoroughly
Put the lid back over the pan and cook for 5 more minutes
Add soya sauce and wait for 2 additional minutes
At this moment all the liquid in the pan should have evaporated which indicates that the chicken is fully cooked.

Note: If there is some liquid left you can increase the heat a little and cook until no liquid is left.

When there is no liquid left in the pan add pepper powder, lemon juice and mix well.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Please follow the method for preparing this recipe exactly in the same sequence as mentioned above for great tasting pepper chicken. Happy cooking!

Butter Chicken Curry Recipe

2010-04-27T11:15:00.003+05:30

Discription:Its gravy can be made as hot or mild as you like so it suits most palates. According to a documentary by the Discovery Channel, the butter chicken recipe was invented by a person working in the kitchen staff of a famous restaurant called Moti Mahal located in Daryaganj, the central region of Delhi.
Ingredients:

Chicken: 1 kg or 2.2 lb
Onion paste: 1 cup
Tomato puree: 2 cups
Ginger Garlic paste: 2 tbsp
Green Chili: 2 nos
Meat Masala powder: 2 tbsp
Red Chili powder: 1 tbsp
Food Color: 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala: 1 1/2 tbsp
Dhania powder: 1 1/2 tbsp
Kasoori Methi: 2 tbsp
Butter: 100 gms
Coconut paste (Optional) : 1/2 cup (Add more if you need more gravy)
Turmeric Powder: 1/4 tsp
Cinnamon (Dalchini), Cloves (Lavang) and Cardamom (Elaichi) powder: Make 1/4 tsp of powder with 2 sticks of cinnamon, 4 cloves and 2 cardamom
Salt to taste
Coriander for garnish

How to make:

Chicken Marination:

In a bowl add chicken, 1/2 cup onion paste, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 1 tsp salt, food color and mix well. Keep aside for 1 hour.

Butter Chicken Curry or Gravy :

In a pan on medium heat add butter.
When the butter melts add the remaining onion paste and saute for around 5 minutes till the raw smell of onion no longer exists.
Add the green chili cut into long slices and ginger garlic paste to the mix and stir for 3 minutes.
Add tomato puree and cook for another 6 minutes Then add 1/4 cup water.
Add dhani powder, meat masala powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, chili powder and mix well.
Now add the marinated chicken and cook for 15 minutes with a lid covering the pan on low heat.
At this stage add cinnamon, cloves and cardamom powder, kasoori methi and coconut paste.
If you want more gravy you can add more water and salt.
Cook for another 10 minutes or so until the chicken is well cooked.
Garnish with coriander and serve hot.
This delicious Butter Chicken goes very well with all types of Rotis and flavored rice like Ghee Rice and Jeera Rice.

Carrot Raita

2010-04-27T11:03:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is tasty carrot raita recipes.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

1 Carrot grated
1 Green chilli finely chopped
1 Cup Curd
Few pinches Chat Masala powder
Salt to taste

How to make:

Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl.
Garnish with coriander leaves.

Gobi Manchurian Recipe

2010-04-17T11:51:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is tasty manchurian recipe.Try it and Enjoy!!!!!!!
Ingredients:

1 med. cauliflower
1 med. onion (Chopped)
2 cloves of garlic (Finely chopped)
1"piece ginger (Finely chopped)
4 green chillies (finely chopped)
Cilantro for garnishing
6 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tbsp corn starch
salt to taste
2 tsp vinegar
1 cup All purpose flour
1/2 cup corn starch
1/2 tsp crushed pepper
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
Oil for deep frying
2 tbsp oil

How to make:

Cut cauliflower in to medium sized florets. Wash and drain on a kitchen towel.
Mix cornflour, all purpose flour, salt, pepper powder and red chilli powder along with little water to make it a thick paste.
Heat oil in a pan. Dip cauliflower florets into this paste and deep fry them until golden brown and set them aside.
Mix 1 tbsp corn starch in half a cup of water and mix it without lumps.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok. Add chopped onions and fry till translucent.
Add chopped ginger, garlic and green chilli and saute for a few seconds.
Now add soy sauce, vinegar and diluted corn starch, tomato ketchup and little bit of salt. Mix it well.
Now add the fried cauliflower florets and stir fry on a high heat till all the water evaporates.
Serve hot garnished with cut coriander leaves.

Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe

2010-04-14T21:49:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is a great recipe for anyone looking to make their own homemade enchilada sauce. This is specifically the red enchilada sauce.This sauce beats anything you will find in the store, is easy to make and is extremely delicious. This goes perfect with any type of enchiladas… beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, ect. If you are looking for a solid enchilada sauce recipe, be sure to try this one. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon onion (minced)
½ teaspoon oregano
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried parsley
¼ cup salsa
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ½ cups water

How to make:

Step 1: In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and stir fry for 30 seconds. Add onion, oregano, basil, chili powder, ground black pepper, salt, cumin, parsley, salsa, and tomato sauce. Mix well. Stir in the water.
Step 2: Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3: Pour over pre-made enchiladas for baking.

How to Cook Crispy Bacon

2010-04-09T09:28:00.001+05:30

Discription:Unless you’re a vegetarian you probably love to eat bacon. With good reason it has become one of the most popular foods on the planet. After all, what would breakfast be like without some delicious, crispy bacon? That brings us to a commonly asked question, how do I cook crispy bacon? Because of its thin cut and high fat content, making your bacon perfectly crispy can be a little bit tricky at times.

One thing you may be wondering before we get started, which of these methods would I consider the best? Well, let’s see… the frying pan is by far the hardest and it’s extremely messy. The microwave is by far the easiest but at times the bacon will stick horribly to the paper towel. That leaves us with the oven, the o-so glorious oven. The oven brings the total package by giving the bacon both great flavor and texture. With all that being said, if you want to impress someone with your cooking skills, use the fry pan. If you’re in a hurry, use the microwave but if you want the best results go with the oven! Alright then, let’s begin.

How to make:

Method 1: Cooking Bacon in a Frying Pan

Step 1: Add 3-4 slices of bacon to a cold large frying pan and turn the heat to medium-low. What you want to do here is cook as much fat off the bacon as you can without it burning. In other words you want to use high enough heat that it cooks the bacon, but low enough that it doesn’t burn.
Step 2: As your bacon is cooking constantly turn it over so that it cooks evenly on both sides. If too much fat collects in the pan you’re going to want to drain it. During this process there shouldn’t be any black on the edges of the bacon at all. If there is that means it’s burning and you need to turn down the heat. Depending on how thick your slices are or how many are in the pan, your bacon should be done in about 10-15 minutes. You will know it’s done when it turns a deep brown color. When finished drain on paper towels. The bacon should not be fully crisp while it’s still in the pan. It will crisp after the paper towels soak up the fat.

Method 2: Cooking Bacon in the Microwave

Step 1: Place 2 plain white paper towels on a plate, and place 3-4 strips of bacon on top without overlapping them. Now place a paper towel on top of the bacon or else it will splatter all over your microwave! Just gently place the paper towel over the bacon without pressing down on it. If you do the bacon will stick to it badly while it cooks.
Step 2: Put your bacon into the microwave and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Check and see if your bacon is done. If it isn’t, microwave for an additional 30 seconds or until it’s crispy.

Method 3: Cooking Bacon in the Oven

Step 1: With your oven rack in the middle position, pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees.
Step 2: Line your baking pan with aluminum foil. The one I use is about 1 ½ inches deep but you could use one that is about ¾ of an inch deep. Now separate your slices of bacon and place them side by side on the baking sheet.
Step 3: Place your baking pan into the oven. During the cooking process if fat becomes excessive you should take your pan out of the oven and drain it off.
Step 4: The bacon should be crisp into about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer bacon onto paper towels to soak up the fat.

New York Cheesecake Recipe

2010-04-09T09:05:00.001+05:30

Discription:It’s extremely easy to make, and the almond extract and macadamia nut crust give it a delicious and unique flavor. It goes great topped with cherry or blueberry pie filling, but you could use any fruit filling or none at all.Try it and Enjoy!!

Ingredients:

1 ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs (crushed)
¼ cup macadamia nuts (crushed)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup butter
5 (8 oz) Packages of softened cream cheese
1 ¾ cup sugar
3 tablespoons of flour
5 eggs
2 egg yolks
¼ heavy whipping cream
1 ½ teaspoons almond extract

How to make:

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Crush graham crackers and macadamia nuts and mix them together with ground cinnamon and melted butter in a bowl.
Step 2: Press onto the bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan.
Step 3: Place it into the oven and bake for 7 minutes, then remove and let it cool.

Step 4: Increase oven temperature to 475 degrees. Combine cream cheese, 1 ¾ cup sugar, 3 tablespoons of flour, 5 eggs and 2 egg yolks, and mix thoroughly. Next, add almond extract and heavy whipping cream and mix just enough to blend.
Step 5: Pour filling mixture over your crust. Place back in the oven and bake on 475 for 10 minutes.
Step 6: Reduce oven temperature to 200 degrees and let your cheesecake bake for 1 hour. After an hour turn off your oven, but leave the cake in there for another hour before taking out.
Step 7: Remove the cheesecake from your oven, cool slightly and then place it overnight in your refrigerator.

Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

2010-04-09T08:53:00.001+05:30

Discsription:This dish really needs no introduction, macaroni and cheese is popular pretty much everywhere. As you probably already know from experience, most of the boxed Mac and cheese can be rather disappointing. Here is a homemade version and somewhat of a different take on the classic dish. This recipe uses three different types of cheeses- sharp cheddar, parmesan, and cottage cheese. Best of all, this dish is so easy to make and is perfect for a quick meal. This is also perfect for a dinner party or event. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
¼ cup butter (melted)

How to make:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
Step 2: Grease a 9×13” baking dish, in the baking dish stir together macaroni, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. In a small bowl mix together breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the macaroni in the baking dish.
Step 3: Place into the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Sloppy Joes Recipe

2010-04-09T08:51:00.001+05:30

Discription:Sloppy Joes are an American classic and favorite. The great taste of that sweet tomato sauce with the hamburger and vegetables is just too good to pass up. Sloppy Joes make a quick and easy meal if you are in a rush. Many of you may have made your own before, or used a canned sauce. This is so much better than a canned sauce. This recipe might be a little different because of the addition of mushrooms. If you do not want mushrooms in your Sloppy Joes, feel free to leave them out.These are great for parties or game day. Enjoy.!!

Ingredients:

1lb ground beef
2 stalks celery (finely chopped)
1 small onion (chopped)
8 ounces fresh mushrooms (sliced)
1 green bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup barbeque sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
Sliced provolone cheese
Hamburger buns

How to make:

Step 1: In a large skillet over medium high heat brown ground beef, celery, green pepper, mushrooms, and onion. Drain any excess fat. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, barbeque sauce, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar.
Step 2: Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally. If after 20 minutes the mixture still seems to watery, simmer for a little longer until the mixture has thickened.
Step 3: Serve on a bun and top with a slice of provolone cheese.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza Recipe

2010-04-09T08:44:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is not really a recipe but more like a guideline for making the pizza. Of course, you can add additional toppings or spice up the crust to your liking. The chicken and the bacon should be fully cooked for this pizza. If you are a chicken bacon ranch lover, or want to try it for the first time.Try it and Enjoy!!

Ingredients:

1 large pizza crust (homemade, pre-made or box mix)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
½ cup ranch dressing
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (cooked, and sliced into small pieces)
1-2 roma tomatoes (seeded and diced)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ lb bacon (cooked until crispy and crumbled)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)

How to make:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees. Lay out the pizza crust onto a pizza pan. Place into the oven and pre-bake the crust for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven.
Step 2: Spread ranch dressing in an even layer over the crust. Top with minced garlic. Top with chicken, bacon, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
Step 3: Return to the oven and bake until the cheese has melted and the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and top with fresh parsley.

Mushroom Burger Recipe

2010-04-06T11:55:00.001+05:30

Discription:Burger fans, this could be a dream come true. It’s a copy-cat recipe of Hardee’s Mushroom and Swiss Burger, and if you’ve ever tried it at Hardee’s this is about as close as you can get to the real thing. A juicy, seasoned beef patty topped with delicious Swiss cheese and a scrumptious mushroom sauce. Oh man, what more could you want? You can either cook these bad boys on your stove top or throw them on the grill. Try it and Enjoy!!!

Ingredients:

1 can Campbell’s Golden Mushroom soup
1 can sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
4 slices Swiss cheese
¼ lbs hamburger patties
½ teaspoon Accent seasoning
½ teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper

How to make:

Step 1: Combine Golden Mushroom soup, mushrooms, and Worcestershire sauce in a pan. Put on the stove and let simmer.
Step 2: Combine Accent seasoning, seasoned salt, and pepper in a shaker.

Step 3: Season your patties with the seasoning mixture and pan fry or grill until done.
Step 4: Place patty on a bun, top with Swiss cheese and the mushroom sauce.

Grilled Fish Recipe

2010-04-06T11:45:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is actually a combination of two recipes.With your typical Maitre D’ Hotel sauce the fillets would be breaded and then dipped in the sauce, but instead we are brushing the fillets in the sauce and putting them on the grill. The best part is there’s a good chance you have all the ingredients in your home to make the sauce. This recipe could be made with many different types of fish such as Bass or trout. This is a fast and easy fish recipe that everyone is sure to enjoy.

Ingredients:

4 1-lb bass fillets (dressed and skinned)

Maitre D’ Hotel Sauce-

1 garlic clove (smashed)
½ cup butter (melted)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon pepper
fresh parsley (for garnish)

How to make:

Step 1: combine melted butter, garlic clove, lemon juice, salt and pepper to make the sauce. (In the picture I just fluffed the butter with a fork and mixed the ingredients in before melting it)
Step 2: Brush your salmon fillets on both sides with the sauce.
Step 3: Put fillets on the grill and cook until done (when the fillets flake easily). Garnish with minced fresh parsley.

Chicken Parmesan Recipe

2010-04-06T11:35:00.001+05:30

Discription:If you’re a fan of Italian cuisine then chances are you’re familiar with chicken parmesan. Everyone began raving about the great flavor and it’s been getting cooked on a regular basis ever since. Chicken parmesan consists of boneless-skinless chicken breasts rolled in flour and a seasoned bread crumb mixture that is topped with Marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese. The chicken is first sautéed and then baked in the oven making it very succulent and juicy. This recipe takes a little time and effort to make but trust me, its well worth it! If by some chance your feeling a little creative you can even make your own Marinara sauce. Garlic bread would go great with this and serving with linguini is a must.

Ingredients:

2 boneless-skinless chicken breasts
1 jar marinara sauce
1 cup flour
1 egg (beaten)
¾ tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
1 ½ tablespoons dried basil
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 cup parmesan cheese
2 sheets wax paper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
linguini

How to make:

Step 1: Place chicken breasts between sheets of wax paper and pound the chicken until its about ½ inch thick throughout. In a pie plate combine breadcrumbs, oregano, basil, cayenne pepper, and parmesan cheese. Crack an egg into a bowl and slightly beat. Take a separate plate and pour flour on it. Dredge your chicken breasts first in flour, then in egg and then in the breadcrumb mixture.

Step 2: Put your chicken breasts in a pan and sauté until browned on both sides. (only cook until browned, do not cook all the way through)
Step 3: Place chicken into an oven safe dish and top chicken with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Step 4: Place chicken into the oven and bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes. Serve on linguini topped with the remaining marinara sauce.

Asian Meatball Recipe

2010-04-06T11:25:00.001+05:30

Discription:This was more of a test than anything and id say it had its up and downs. We definitely had some mixed reviews. Hit or miss, you decide.Try it and Enjoy!!!

Ingredients:
Meatballs-

1lb lean ground beef
½ cup white onion (minced)
1 egg
3 fresh garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons flour

Noodles-

1 (6 oz) Package rice stix (also called vermicelli rice noodles)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 fresh carrots (peeled into strips)
1 bunch of green onions (sliced into strips)
1 (14 oz) can of beef broth
soy sauce (to serve)

How to make:

Step 1: Combine meatballs ingredients in a bowl, mix well and form 1 to 1-1/2 inch meatballs.
Step 2: Place the meatballs in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until fully cooked.

Step 3: Rinse the rice noodles until they go slightly soft and set aside. Slice the green onions into 1” strips. Peel the carrots and then use your peeler to peel all the way down the carrot making long thin strips.
Step 4: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat and stir fry vegetables for 3 minutes until the carrots go limp.
Step 5: Add beef broth and rice noodles to the skillet and bring to a boil. Cook while stirring until the beef broth is absorbed and the noodles are soft. Put meatballs on top of noodles or mix them together and serve with soy sauce if desired.

German Chocolate Cake Recipe

2010-04-06T11:13:00.001+05:30

Discripiton:This is a classic recipe for German Chocolate Cake.he cake itself is fairly rich and moist; the frosting uses ingredients such as shredded coconut and chopped pecans. As you can see from the ingredient list, this might not be the healthiest recipe for you, but it sure is good! This cake is a triple layer so make sure to take small slices. This recipe makes a perfect dessert, give it a try for Easter.

Ingredients:

1 (4 ounce) package sweet dark chocolate
1/2 cup water
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter (softened)
2 cups sugar
4 eggs (separated)
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting-
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter
4 egg yolks (slightly beaten)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (7 ounce) package shredded coconut (about 2-2/3 cups)
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

How to make:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 3 (9 inch) round baking pans. Over a double boiler melt the chocolate. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Remove from heat and set aside. In another bowl sift flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time beating well after egg one is added. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture alternately with buttermilk beating well after each addition (so add a little flour, then a little buttermilk, repeat until gone). Beat egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until they form a peak. Fold egg whites into batter. Pour and divide evenly into the 3 baking pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes remove from the cake pans and finish cooling on wire racks.
Step 3: To make the frosting- In a large sauce pan add milk, sugar, butter, egg yolks and vanilla. Cook on medium heat for 12 minutes while stirring constantly until the mixture has thickened and is golden brown. Remove from heat, stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to room temperature and spreading consistency.
Step 4: Spread the frosting between each of the layers and then over the top and sides of the entire cake.

Turkey Brine Recipe

2010-04-06T11:05:00.001+05:30

Discription:Here is delicious apple brine for turkey, chicken, or pork. If you have never tried brining before, it may be time to start. This brine helps to keep the meat from becoming overcooked. This brine will make the turkey or chicken very moist and not so easy to overcook. This brine also gives the meat a nice and slightly sweet flavor. Don’t worry though; this is a very mild brine. This is enough brine for a 14lb turkey. Give this a try for the holidays or for a fantastic home dinner. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

1 quarts apple juice
1lb brown sugar
1 cup kosher salt
3 quarts water
3 oranges (sliced into quarters)
4 ounces fresh ginger (thinly sliced)
6 garlic cloves (crushed)
15 whole cloves
6 bay leaves

How to make:

Step 1: Bring apple juice, salt, and sugar to a boil over high heat. Stir well. Skim the foam. Turn off heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Step 2: Add water, oranges, ginger, garlic, cloves, and bay leaves. Mix well.
Step 3: Pour brine over turkey to cover and brine for 24 hours.

Enchiladas Verdes Recipe

2010-04-04T12:24:00.002+05:30

Discription:For those that are craving a little heat Enchiladas Verdes might be perfect for you. This dish is pretty much a classic and is just like you would find in a Mexican restaurant. For this recipe we are making our own fresh green salsa that is basically a combination of fresh tomatillos and Serrano peppers. If you are not familiar with tomatillos, they are much like a green tomato in a husk. They can be found at any decent sized grocery store. For the chicken, the chicken is boiled in chicken broth, onions and garlic. You can use either white meat or dark meat, it’s up to you. Just remember that dark meat chicken takes a little longer to cook.If you are using flour tortillas skip the frying/dipping into the salsa step and just add salsa on top. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

2 bone-in chicken breast halves
2 cups chicken broth
¼ of a large white onion
1 garlic clove
2 teaspoons salt

Salsa-

1lb fresh tomatillos (husks removed)
5 Serrano peppers
¼ of a large white onion
1 clove garlic
1 pinch salt

Other-

12 corn tortillas
1 cup queso fresco cheese (crumbled)
½ white onion (chopped)
1 bunch fresh cilantro (chopped)

How to make:

Step 1: In a saucepan add chicken breasts, pour chicken broth into the pan, add ¼ white onion, 1 garlic clove, and 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil, boil for 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove chickens breasts from the pan but reserve chicken broth. Set chicken aside to cool. Discard onion and garlic. When cool enough shred the chicken into pieces with a fork.

Step 2: To make salsa- Place tomatillos and Serrano peppers in a pot and add water so that they are fully covered. Bring to a boil and boil until tomatillos turn from bright green to dull green. Strain tomatillos and peppers and place into a blender with ¼ piece of onion, 1 garlic clove, and a pinch of salt. Pour In reserved chicken broth so that the liquid covers the vegetables. Blend until completely pureed. Pour pureed mixture into a saucepan and bring to a low boil.
Step 3: Pour a little oil into a frying pan over high heat. Fry each tortilla for just a few seconds on each side. Drain on a paper towel. Dip slightly fried tortillas into the low boiling green salsa mixture until the tortillas become soft again.
Step 4: Top tortillas with chicken, extra green salsa, queso fresco cheese, chopped onion and cilantro.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Mongolian Chicken Recipe

2010-04-04T12:14:00.001+05:30

Discription:It doesn’t get much better than this. Mongolian chicken is nearly the perfect Asian recipe. Many of you are probably familiar with this dish because of Mongolian Beef. If you would prefer to use beef in this recipe as well, that’s totally fine. This recipe is all about the sauce. The sauce uses a combination of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and oyster sauce for a nearly perfect combination of flavors.

Ingredients:

1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
½ cup cornstarch (or more, for coating)
2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
1 white onion (sliced)
2 green onions (sliced)
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Oil (for frying)

Sauce-

¼ cup chicken broth
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or less, to your taste)

How to make:

Step 1: In a medium bowl whisk together chicken broth, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, sherry, sugar, soy sauce and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
Step 2: Toss chicken with cornstarch in a bag until all of the strips are thoroughly coated. Heat a deep fryer to 375 degrees. Fry chicken strips in batches until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels. Place into the oven to keep warm.

Step 3: Add a tablespoon or two of oil to a wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion and green onions. Season vegetables with salt and pepper. Stir fry until vegetables have reached your desired tenderness. Remove from pan and set aside.
Step 4: Pour the sauce mixture into the wok and cook until the sauce becomes thickened and bubbly. Add chicken strips into a large serving bowl, pour sauce over chicken, add onions and mix well. Serve with white rice.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Indian vegetarian rice

2010-03-21T11:20:00.002+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty veg rice.Try it and Enjoy!!!!!
Ingredients:

120g Basmati rice (long grained rice)
240g water
1 medium size onion (red, sliced thinly)
¼ cup green peas (frozen)
¼ cup french beans (chopped)
¼ cup cauliflower (chopped into tiny florets)
¼ cup carrot (chopped)
½ cup golden raisins
¼ cup halved cashew nuts

Seasonings:

2 cardamom pods
2 cloves
2 small ½ inch long cinnamon sticks
½ tsp tumeric powder
1 bay leaf
Oil for cooking (I used olive oil instead of ghee)
Salt to taste
Pinch of sugar

How to make:

Wash and drain rice on a kitchen towel.
When it is slightly dry, heat 2 tbsp oils in a large pan and splutter cardamon, cinnamon sticks, cloves and bay leaf.
Add in rice and tumeric powder and stir continuously for 2-3 mins in low heat and keep aside.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in the same pan and stir-fry the raisins until they turn plump or look like golden grapes and keep aside.
Fry the cashew nuts in the same oil until they turn into golden colour.
Drain both the nuts and raisin in a kitchen towel.
With the remaining oil, saute all the veggies for 2-3 mins in low heat, add in salt, and stir-fry until they are well-coated with the oil and cooked slightly.
Remove the veggies and add more oils to the pan to fry the thinly sliced onions until they turn into golden brown. then add a pinch of sugar to the onion while frying so that it will give a taste of nice caramelised onions.
Remove the fried onions and drain them on kitchen tower.
Keep a spoonful of fried nuts, raisins and half of the fried onions for garnishing later.
As I used AMC cooking pot, I mixed everything together and add in water.
Cook with medium high heat. When the timer showed 2 o’clock, use a fork to gently separate the rice so as not to get stickly to the bottom of the pot.
Cover the lid again and continue to cook with medium heat until the timer hit 3 o’clock.
Off the heat and wait until the timer moved back to 12 o’clock (so that the rice will be fully cooked)
Garnish with the rest of the nuts, raisins and & onion and serve.

Coconut Turmeric Rice

2010-03-21T11:09:00.001+05:30

Discription:The rice was not spicy and a little on the bland side. Which makes it a perfect pair for a spicy dish like curry.You can probably add some nuts, too for added crunch.Try it and Enjoy!!!!
Ingredients:

1 can coconut milk (about 400 ml)
1 cup basmati rice (long grain rice is fine)
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp minced ginger
1/4 tsp salt
3 -4 kaffir lime leaves

How to make:

Wash basmati rice and drain.
Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan or rice cooker until boiling.
Turn down heat to low and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked(soft).
Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Remove kaffir lime leaves before serving.
You can add sweet green peas (use fresh or frozen) and/or nuts for added crunch.

Chicken Scallopini Recipe

2010-03-19T21:30:00.001+05:30

Discription:All of these ingredients can be adjusted to your taste. Another great option if you want to add more flavor is to add crumbled bacon of pancetta on top. This is a dish that is sure to impress almost anyone with your cooking skills. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

1lb linguini (cooked and drained)
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness)
1 1/2 cups flour
Salt and pepper (for seasoning)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
12 ounces of fresh mushrooms (sliced)
Parmesan Cheese

Sauce-

¼ cup butter
The juice of 1 lemon
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoons capers
3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

How to make:

Step 1: Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour on both sides. In a large skillet heat oil and 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Fry chicken breasts on both sides until fully cooked golden brown. Transfer to a plate and keep warm in the oven.

Step 2: Melt butter in the same pan, add sliced mushrooms and stir fry for a few seconds. Pour in wine, lemon juice, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for about 1 minute until the sauce has reduced. Pour and stir in cream, add capers, and add salt and pepper to taste. Add parsley and remove from heat.
Step 3: Pour sauce over chicken and linguini and top with parmesan cheese.
(Makes 6 Servings)

Shrimp Burritos Recipe

2010-03-19T20:11:00.002+05:30

Discription:Shrimp burritos are great if you are looking for something a little different than your average burrito. These burritos use pretty standard ingredients such as rice, refried beans, cheese, and salsa, but what really makes them stand out is the sauce. The Mexican rice is also very good and adds a rice flavor to the burritos. The sauce is a combination of plain yogurt, mayonnaise, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. This requires a bit of work… cooking the shrimp, the rice, and wrapping the burritos, but its well worth it. This recipe is perfect for Lent. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

12 ounces cooked shrimp (with tails removed)
2 tablespoons garlic (minced)

Rice-

2 tablespoons oil
½ cup onion (chopped)
¾ cup long-grain white rice
¾ teaspoon cumin
¾ teaspoon garlic salt
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup canned diced tomatoes

Chipotle Sauce-

½ cup plain yogurt
½ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoon pureed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Other-

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
¾ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 (10 inch) flour tortillas
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup salsa

How to make:

Step 1: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook while stirring until tender. Stir in the rice, season with garlic salt and cumin. Cook until the rice is lightly toasted (about 5 minutes). Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Set aside.
Step 2: In a small saucepan stir together refried beans, ¾ teaspoon of garlic salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Cover and warm over low heat until heated through.
Step 3: Coat a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and garlic, sauté shrimp until they are heated through and lightly browned.
Step 4: In a small bowl combine yogurt, mayonnaise, and chipotle peppers until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
Step 5: To assemble each burrito. Warm tortillas in the Microwave so they are easy to fold. Place about ¼ cup of cheese on each warm tortilla. Top with about ½ cup of shrimp. Top with ¼ cup of refried beans, and then ¼ cup of rice. Spread on about a tablespoon of salsa and chipotle sauce, roll up and serve.

Fish Pickle

2010-03-17T22:20:00.002+05:30

Discription:When there is no fish some may feel difficulty to take rice, right? This is for such 'strict non vegetarians'! :).Try it and Enjoy!!!
Once you prepared , you can refrigerate this..
Ingredients:

Mackerels - 3 nos
Ginger - 1/2 inch piece
Garlic pods - 8 nos
Green chillies - 4 nos
Curry leaves - A few
Chilly powder - 2 tsp
Coconut oil enough for frying
White vinegar - 4 tbsp

For marination:-

Chilly powder - 3 tsp
Ginger-garlic paste - 3 tsp
Fennel seed(Perinjeerakam) powder - 3/4 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

How to make:

Cut and clean mackerels.
Cut into small pieces.
Marinate it with chilly powder, garlic- ginger paste, fennel seed powder and turmeric powder and keep it in fridge for 1 hour.
Fry the marinated fish pieces in coconut oil.
Chop garlic, ginger and green chillies and cut a few curry leaves.
After frying fish, take it out and put the chopped garlic, ginger, green chillies and curry leaves in the remaining oil.
Fry for few mins.
Add white vinegar and 2 tsp of chilly powder into this and let it boil.
Add the fried mackerel pieces into it.
Remove from fire.
Allow it to cool.

Mix before serving. :- We can also make pickle with kingfish, shark and prawns. bones donot make problems . Cut the fish into small pieces.

Egg Pickle

2010-03-17T22:09:00.002+05:30

Discripiton:Pickled eggs are common in Western countries.They have many ways to make egg pickles and store it for long.
Ingredients :

hard boiled eggs 3
fenugreek powder 1/4 teaspoon
fennel seeds powder 1/2 teaspoon
asafoetida powder 1/4 teaspoon
cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon
chilli powder 3 teaspoons
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon
garlic cloves 6
ginger chopped 1/2 " piece
small onions 10
vinegar 3 tablespoons
sesame or coconut oil 2 tablespoons
mustard seeds 1 teaspoon
salt

How to make:

Boil eggs, remove shell and make small slits on it.
Grind garlic,pearl onions and ginger together to make a paste.
Heat oil. splutter mustard seeds. Saute ground paste in this..
Add all the powders , salt and stir.Pour vinegar into this mixture.
Place eggs in this and stir slowly. Remove from fire.
Keep eggs covered in the mixture for few hours. Then refrigerate. Use within two days.
Few things to remember-
You can see chopped garlic cloves, green chillies and small onions in the first picture.
Dry roast the spices before you powder them.
If you want to make the pickle little watery, add little more vinegar or boiled water.
After few hours , if you find the masala in the pickle tastes salt less, check the eggs before adding salt again.
Eggs soon absorb all the salt and if you add salt again it tastes too salty.

Lemon Pickle Recipe

2010-03-17T21:38:00.001+05:30

Discripiton:This is tasty lemo pickle recipe.Try it and Enjoy!!!!!!!!!
Ingredients:

20 lemons (thinner the skin the better)
1/2 - 3/4 cup salt
2 cups dry red chillies
1/4 cup mustard seeds
1 tsp methi seeds
1” stick turmeric or 1 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp asafetida

How to make:

wash and dry lemons.
Squeeze juice from 5 lemons.
Cut the remaining 15 lemons. (each lemon into 16 pieces). Place it in a bowl and keep aside.
Dry roast all the spices one by one. First dry roast dry red chillies till crisp over a low heat. Then dry roast mustard, methi, turmeric and asafetida together. Do not burn the spices, else the pickle will taste bitter.
Allow to cool down to room temperature.
Put all the spices in to the blender and grind to a fine powder along with salt.
Add the spices to the cut lemon pieces, add lemon juice and mix well.
Transfer the pickles into an airtight glass container/porcelain container. Mix once a day with clean spoon for about a month. Cover and keep. Your pickle will be ready in a month.
You can refrigerate the pickle after about a month if needed.

Note:

While making the pickle, make sure all the bowls, jars, blenders, knives, cutting boards and frying pans are dry. Even a single drop of water will ruin the pickle.
While serving the pickle, make sure to use clean spoons. The spoon should be very dry.
The best option is to transfer a small quantity of pickle in a separate small jar inorder to avoid accidentally using wet spoon and spoiling the whole preparation. It is easy for serving also.
The pickle will be salty initially but blends together gradually as time passes.

Andhra Chicken Pickle

2010-03-16T11:24:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty chicken pickle.Try it and Enjoy!!!
Ingredients :-

Chicken : 1 lb ( boneless)
Coriander seeds : 2 Tbspn
Cloves : 8
Cinnamon : 2" piece
Cardamom : 3
Poppy seeds ( dry fried) : 1 tspn
Garlic : 10 pods
Ginger : equal quantity of garlic
Water : 1 small glass
Turmeric : 1/4 tspn
Salt : 1/4 tspn
Oil : 100ml
Salt : 5 tspn
Paprika : 12 tspn
Mustard Powder : 2 tspn
Fenugreek powder : 1/2 tspn
Lemon : 5
Ingredients for tadka :-
Oil : 100 ml
Dry red chillies : 4
Cumin seeds : 1 tspn
Mustard or vaminta seeds : 1/2 tspn
Curry leaves : 1 sprig
Asafoetida : 1/8 tspn

How to make:

Clean and cut chicken into small pieces.
Heat a glass of water and bring it to boil . When it comes to boiling point add 1/4 tspn salt and 1/4 tspn turmeric . Add chicken pieces slowly and cook it till done and strain it.
Dry the chicken pieces on a paper towel for 15 mins.
In mean time grind coriander seeds , cloves , cardamom , cinnamon and dry fried poppy seeds to a fine powder.
In second round add ginger and garlic pieces and grind again.
Now heat a pan add 100 ml of oil and fry boiled chicken pieces till golden brown.
Now to the fried chicken add grinded paste and fry for 3 mins and switch off stove.
Take a dry bowl and add salt , paprika , mustard powder and fenugreek powder and mix nicely. Pour these spices on top of chicken and mix nicely.
Take a bowl and squeeze juice of 5 lemon .
Once the chicken is cooled add this lemon juice and mix nicely.
Now heat a sauce pan add 100ml of oil and make tadka by adding dry red chillies , cumin , mustard and asafoetida. Switch off stove and carefully add curry leaves . let this tadka cool completely.
Add this tadka to chicken and mix nicely.
Transfer it to a dry storage container. You can sere after a day .
Serve it with hot rice.

Cauliflower Pickle

2010-03-16T11:15:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty pickle.Try it and Enjoy!!!!!!!!
Ingredients:

Cauliflower : 1 small
oil : 4 tbspn
cumin seeds : 1/2 tspn
mustard seeds : 1/2 tspn
garlic pods : 10 -15 (optional)
curry leaves : 5 strigs
lemon : 1 & 1/2 big

Powders:-

Mustard seeds : 1 tbspn
Fenugreek seeds : 1/2 tbspn
salt : 5 tspns
chillypowder : 5 tbspns
turmeric : 1/2 tspn

How to make:

Take cauliflower and make it into small pieces.
Wash this cauliflower pieces and dry them perfectly. (u can use cloth for drying )
Heat a pan and dry fry mustard seeds litely and grind them in a dry container.
In the same pan dry fry fenugreek seeds and grind them .
Now heat a kadai add oil , when it is heated add cumin seeds and mustard seeds .
Next add garlic pods , asafoetida little , curry leaves.
Now add chopped & dried cauliflower pieces and fry for 5 mins (till half done ) and switchoff the stove.
When it is cooled add salt , chillypowder , turmeric , mustard powder and fenugreek powder.
Mix well .
Now squeeze lime juice of 1 & 1/2 big lemon . mix well and put pickle in a dry box.
Tasty cauliflower pickle is ready to serve with rice and a dollop of ghee.

Note:-

If u want cauliflower to be crunchy dont fry them.this is not compulsory.
store this pickle in fridge .
Serve pickle only after 1 complete day.
This pickle will be good for 1 week.
U can do this pickle with or without using garlic pods . Both give different taste. so try both the versions.

French Fries Recipe

2010-03-11T10:02:00.002+05:30

Discription:French fries are popular in many countries and go by a bunch of different names. These are cut more like what you would consider potato wedges.These fries are baked in the oven and not deep fried. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

1 large potato
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt

How to make:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut potato into wedges.
Step 2: In a large bowl mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder and salt. Coat fries with the spice/oil mixture and place on a greased baking sheet.
Step 3: Bake for 30-35 minutes. Flip wedges on their other side half way through cooking.

Taco Salad Recipe

2010-03-11T09:54:00.001+05:30

Discription:Here you have a very delicious, simple and easy recipe for taco salad. Many of you probably have a taco salad recipe very similar to this one. It’s perfect for parties.f you’re looking for a fantastic recipe to bring to a party or event – give this a try!

Ingredients:

2lbs ground beef
2 packages of taco seasoning mix
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 red onion
1 yellow onion
2 heads lettuce (chopped)
4 tomatoes (diced)
2 avocado’s (peeled and chopped)
1 ½ cups block olives (sliced)
1 bag nacho chips
1 bottle Catalina salad dressing

How to make:

Step 1: In a pan brown ground beef along with yellow onions. Add in one package of taco seasoning mix and water as directed on the seasoning package. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl mix together tomatoes, lettuce, avocados, cheddar cheese, red onion, olives, and the other package of taco seasoning mix. Add beef mixture and toss until well combined.
Step 3: Right before serving – Toss with Catalina salad dressing and add chips.

Quesadilla Burger Recipe

2010-03-11T09:45:00.001+05:30

Discripiton:The Quesadilla burger has recently become pretty popular. If you are not familiar with this rather unique burger; the quesadilla burger is a grilled burger topped with cheese, Pico de gallo salsa, and a delicious sauce. The burger is placed between 2 lightly fried tortillas. This is a great switch up from your normal hamburgers. Be aware this does take some work but its well worth it. If you want to save time you can buy premade Pico de gallo from the store. The highlight of this recipe is the cilantro mayo sauce that goes onto these burgers, it really is dominant. You can use an indoor grill pan or just a regular skillet to cook these burgers if you choose. Enjoy.

Ingredients:
Burgers-

1 lb ground beef
1lb ground pork
1 egg
¼ cup milk
¼ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Italian breadcrumbs

Pico de Gallo-

4 roma tomatoes (seeded and chopped)
½ cup onion (finely chopped)
2 jalapeño peppers (seeded and finely chopped)
2 tablespoons green bell pepper (chopped)
2 teaspoon cilantro (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon lime juice
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Cilantro Mayo-

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove (minced)
¼ teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
1 jalapeño pepper (minced)
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Additional Ingredients-

12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
Shredded lettuce
Pepper jack cheese slices
1/2lb bacon (cooked until crispy, and crumbled)

How to make:

Step 1: To prepare Pico de Gallo salsa- In a medium bowl combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeno peppers, green pepper, and cilantro. Add lime juice, salt and pepper. Put into the refrigerator.
Step 2: To prepare Cilantro Mayo- In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, cumin, cilantro, jalapeño pepper, salt and pepper. Place into the refrigerator.
Step 3: In a large bowl combine hamburger, pork, egg, milk, ketchup, mustard, onion powder, and garlic powder. Add breadcrumbs until the meat mixture no longer sticks to the bowl. Form into about 6” patties. With your finger make a depression in the middle of each burger. Grease and heat an outdoor or indoor grill and fry burgers until they are done. Within the last few minutes of cooking top with pepper jack cheese slices and grill until the cheese has melted. Remove from the grill.

Step 4: For each burger – In a small skillet, heat and lightly brown 2 flour tortillas. Assemble burgers by spreading some Cilantro mayo onto one side of the 2 flour tortillas. Lay out one flour tortillas and put lettuce and crumbled bacon on top, Add the burger on top of that, and add some Pico de Gallo on top of the burger. Place the other flour tortilla on top. Slice in half.

Shrimp Scampi Recipe

2010-03-08T18:18:00.001+05:30

Discription:The term scampi is often used in the US for the name of the word shrimp in many restaurants.Sprinkling Parmesan cheese on top is a must! If you love the taste of shrimp you need to give this recipe for shrimp scampi a try – it’s fast, simple, and will easily impress almost anyone.The combination of white win, butter, and garlic and lemon juice goes nearly perfect with shrimp. The combination of flavors just creates an outstanding dish. What’s also amazing is the amount of time it takes to make this recipe. If you wanted to you could almost literally have this on the table within 15-20 minutes.

Ingredients:

2 lbs raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1lb angel hair pasta (or linguini)
1 cup butter
2 shallots (minced)
8 garlic cloves (minced)
1/3 cup white wine
3 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

How to make:

Step 1: Cooking angel hair pasta or linguini according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt 1 cup of butter in a skillet. Add in shallots and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes stirring constantly (you don’t want them to burn)

Step 2: Add shrimp and cook over medium heat (4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, make you sure flip them over so both sides are cooked)
Step 3: Add wine, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Cook for another minute or two and pour shrimp mixture over pasta and serve.

Chinese Fried Rice Recipe

2010-03-08T18:03:00.001+05:30

Discription:If you enjoy Chinese food it’s almost a sure thing you have at least heard of Chinese fried rice. Fried rice is very popular in many parts of the world and can be found at nearly any Chinese restaurant or buffet in the US. A question you might wonder or hear a lot is – what’s the best version of Chinese fried rice? Unfortunately this can be a hard question to answer. A major part in making great Chinese fried rice is adding the ingredients to your taste. There are so many recipes out there all with different ingredients, the possibilities are nearly endless. You could add more vegetables such as celery or red peppers or maybe you want to throw in some chicken, shrimp or ham? When making fried rice do not use freshly cooked rice (if you do you will have a sticky mess) instead use left over cooked rice that is at least a day old (the rice should be kept in the refrigerator). If you don’t have any left over rice and don’t want to wait you can cook the rice and spread it out on a baking sheet and put it in the freezer for 30 minutes. This is a version of fried rice that I happen to enjoy – it consists of a lot of soy sauce and a lot of garlic!
Ingredients:

3 cups white rice (preferably long grain, cooked and a day or so old)
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix (thawed)
1 small onion (chopped)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (or more)
2 eggs (slightly beaten)
½ cup soy sauce

How to make:

Step 1: In a wok heat sesame oil. Add peas and carrots mix, onions and garlic and stir fry until tender.

Step 2: Lower the heat and add the eggs and stir fry until finely scrambled.
Step 3: Add rice and soy sauce and blend well. Stir fry a few seconds or until heated thoroughly.

Coconut Shrimp Recipe

2010-03-08T17:34:00.001+05:30

Discription:Coconut shrimp has been on my must try list for awhile now.The shrimp in this recipe are butter flied so this may take a little time; it might be a good idea to get an extra hand if necessary. The shrimp are then rolled in flour, dipping in a batter and rolled in a breadcrumb/flaked coconut mixture. The dipping sauce, which is basically a mixture of crush pineapple, pina colada drink mix, and sour cream has outstanding flavor. As you can probably tell this recipe does take a little time but its well worth it. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

Canola oil (for deep frying)
½ lb large uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 ½ cups all purpose flour (divided)
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 cup Panko Japanese style breadcrumbs
½ cup flaked coconut
Dipping Sauce-
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup pina colada non-alcoholic drink mix
1/4 cup crushed pineapple (canned)
2 tablespoons sugar

How to make:

Step 1: In a bowl combine all the ingredients for the dipping sauce, mix well. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
Step 2: In a medium bowl mix ¾ cup of flour, and add milk and mix well. Let batter sit for a few minutes. In another bowl or pie plate mix another ¾ cup of flour, sugar and salt. In a third bowl mix Panko breadcrumbs and flaked coconut.

Step 3: Butterfly each shrimp. Use a sharp knife and cut through the back of the shrimp (where the vein was) so you can spread it opened. Leave the tail intact.

Step 4: One by one dip each shrimp in the flour mixture, then the batter mixture and then the breadcrumb/coconut mixture. Coat evenly.
Step 5: Deep fry the shrimp in batches at 350 degrees for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with dipping sauce.

Turkey Burgers Recipe

2010-03-08T17:05:00.003+05:30

Discription:If you are looking for a change from beef burgers, you might want to give this recipe for turkey burgers a try. It really is a fantastic and delicious switch from normal hamburgers. They have a different texture because of the egg getting mixed into the meat. Seasonings such as garlic, salt and pepper are mixed into the meat as well. It might be a tad bit messy but there is nothing complicated about this recipe. These turkey burgers are great for outdoor grilling. Optional condiments would include anything that goes good on burgers such as lettuce, tomato and onions. This recipe calls for 3lbs or turkey burger and will make about 12 patties but it can easily be split in half. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

3lbs ground turkey
¼ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
¼ cup onion (finely diced)
2 egg whites (lightly beaten)
¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Hamburger buns

How to make:

Step 1: In a large bowl combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, salt, pepper and garlic. Mix well and form mixture into 12 patties.
Step 2: Place patties on grill and grill burgers until they have reached an internal temperature of 180 degrees (about 7 minutes per side). These can also be cooked in a skillet.(Makes about 12 burgers)

Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe

2010-03-08T16:47:00.001+05:30

Discription:Salt and Pepper Shrimp can apparently be found a several Chinese buffets; What is so unique about this recipe is the shrimp are eaten with the shell on. This may be a turn off to some people, if it is please feel free to remove the shell after cooking. Just as the name says, this recipe uses a lot of salt and pepper. It also uses ingredients such as fresh garlic and ginger. The flavors blend perfectly to create fantastic tasting shrimp. The shrimp are first deep fried for 20 seconds, and then fried in the wok for another 20 seconds. This is another fantastic Chinese recipe. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

1 ½ lbs large raw shrimp (deveined with shells on)
Canola oil (for frying)
1 cup green onions (sliced)
¼ cup fresh garlic (minced)
¼ cup fresh ginger (minced)
½ tablespoons sea salt
½ tablespoon ground pepper mix (black, green, red, ect.)

How to make:

Step 1: Pat dry shrimp with paper towels. Heat a deep fryer to 375 degrees. Add shrimp and deep fry for 20 seconds. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 2: Coat the wok with a little oil and sauté green onions, garlic and ginger for 15 seconds. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Stir fry for 20 seconds and serve.
(Makes 3 Servings)

Garlic Ginger Chicken Recipe

2010-03-08T16:39:00.001+05:30

Discription:If you didn’t already guess from the picture, here is another amazing Chinese recipe, garlic ginger chicken. Just like the name says, this dish gets a lot of its flavor from fresh garlic and ginger. The chicken bits are coated with a batter and then fried in the deep fryer until crispy. The sauce is very simple, just basically rice wine, soy sauce and sugar. If you want to add a little heat to this dish, you can add some dried red pepper flakes. This is a very easy recipe that takes little time to prepare. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1” chunks)
4 tablespoons rice wine
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 egg
1/3 cup cornstarch
6 garlic cloves (minced)
4 tablespoons fresh ginger (minced)
Sauce-
6 tablespoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons rice wine
3 teaspoons sugar
1 bunch green onions (sliced)

How to make:

Step 1: Add chicken bits to a large bowl. Add soy sauce and rice wine. Marinate for 30 minutes. Add in the egg and cornstarch, stir and blend until the chicken pieces are coated with a batter.
Step 2: Heat oil in a deep fryer for 375 degrees. Fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown a crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Step 3: Add a couple tablespoons of oil to your wok or frying pan. Add garlic and ginger and stir fry for 15 seconds. Add soy sauce, rice wine and sugar. Stir and bring to a boil. Coat chicken bits with the sauce, top with green onions and serve.
(Makes 2 Servings)

Shrimp Alfredo Pizza Recipe

2010-03-02T18:08:00.002+05:30

Discripiton:Here is another great pizza recipe, shrimp alfredo pizza. Just like the name says, this pizza combines your classic shrimp alfredo with a pizza. Toppings include sautéed shrimp, sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil.This is a great recipe for those who do not eat meat during Lent. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

1 large pizza crust (pre-made, or box mix)
oregano, basil, and garlic powder (for the crust)
3/4lb raw shrimp (peeled, and deveined, with tailed removed)
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tomato (sliced)
3 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
2 cups mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup alfredo sauce

How to make:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 500 degrees. Lay out the crust on a pizza pan and sprinkle with top with a little oregano, basil and garlic powder to taste.
Step 2: In a medium sauté pan over medium heat add a little olive oil. Add shrimp, oregano, basil, and minced garlic cloves. Cook until the shrimp are about ¾ of the way done (just turning pink). Set aside.
Step 3: Place the crust into the oven and pre-bake at 500 degrees for 4 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread a layer of alfredo sauce over the trust. Top with tomatoes, shrimp and basil. Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Return to the oven and bake for 7 minutes.

Orange Beef Recipe

2010-03-02T18:02:00.001+05:30

Discription:If you are in the mood for some Chinese, you might want to try out this orange beef recipe. This dish consists of crispy strips of beef coated with a delicious orange sauce. Probably the biggest challenge of this dish is getting the strips of beef crispy.The sauce is very simple to make, if you have a problem getting the sauce to thicken up, mix a bit of cornstarch with some cold water and pour it In, a little at a time until the sauce has reach the desired thickness.

Ingredients:

1 1/2lbs beef top sirloin (sliced into thin strips)
¼ cup cornstarch
2 cups oil (for frying)
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons orange zest
3 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated)
1 ½ tablespoons garlic (minced)
1 bunch green onions (sliced)
Broccoli florets (cooked)
1 cup long grain rice (cooked)

How to make:

Step 1: Coat beef strips with cornstarch and allow to sit for 30 minutes. In a small bowl mix sugar, rice vinegar, orange juice, salt, and soy sauce. Set aside.
Step 2: Heat oil in a deep fryer (or wok) to 375 degrees. Fry beef strips in batches until crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.

Step 3: Heat a couple tablespoons of oil in a wok, add orange zest, ginger and garlic, stir fry for 20 seconds. Add the soy sauce mixture to the wok, bring to a boil, and cook until the mixture has thickened. Coat the beef strips with the sauce, top with green onions. Serve with broccoli florets and on top of white rice.
(Makes 5 Servings)

Pizza Casserole Recipe

2010-03-02T17:54:00.002+05:30

Discription:Here is a very popular dish that many of you have probably tried- pizza casserole. This casserole is perfect for the winter season. If you are not familiar with this dish, basically you have cooked noodles mixed with the ingredients of pizza. This also freezes well, for up to 3 months. This casserole makes a great dinner or is the perfect dish to bring to a party. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
16 ounces rotini pasta, (cooked and drained)
5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (20 oz)
8 ounces sliced pepperoni

How to make:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet add oil and heat to medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic. Add Italian seasoning. Cook until the beef is browned. Drain.

Step 2: Stir in pasta sauce and 3 cups of cheese into the meat mixture. Place mixture into 2 greased 9×13” baking dishes. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese and top with pepperoni. *The dish can be covered and frozen as this point if you are freezing.
Step 3: If you are cooking it now- Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
(Makes 15 servings)

Light Chicken Curry

2010-03-02T09:34:00.001+05:30

Discription:India is very famous with curry… Turmeric , red and green chilly, ginger, coriander, etc are the common spices which are used in cooking. In some of the homes in India, people still use fresh turmeric, chilly, ginger and other spices, but in some homes which are more modern and open to changes, people have learn to cut the long process in cooking by using ready to use spices.Rather than making the paste from the fresh spices, some people have change the pattern to use the powder spices. Frankly speaking, after living for more than 6 years in India, I understood why most of the ladies prefer to stay at home to be a full time housewife rather than pursuing their career. Indian are still quite traditional in the way they eat and people are not so open up with the habit of eating outside.It takes quite a lot of time to cook Indian food, people can spend hours to prepare the food in the kitchen. But with all the spices powder, cooking the curry has become less burden.

Ingredients:

400 grams chicken - cut in medium size
2 pcs Carrot - slice length wise
2 pcs Cucumber - remove the seeds and slice length wise
1 cup sliced cauliflower
100 grms onion leaves - cut about 3 cms in length
3 pcs tomatoes - dice
2 pcs onions - chopped
2 cloves garlic and 1/2 cm ginger - make a paste
3 tbs oil
Salt - as per taste
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chilly powder

How to make:

eat the oil in the wok
Add the onions and fry until brownish
Add the paste of garlic and ginger and fry few 1 minute only
Add the tomatoes and stir
Reduce the flame and cover the wok until the tomatoes become soft and thicken. Stir for few times
When the tomatoes become soft and thicken, add the turmeric powder, red chilly powder, salt and sugar, mix well for 1 or 2 minutes
Add the water and stir
Add the chicken and cover it until the chicken become tender
When the chicken almost done, add the carrot, cucumber and cauliflower
Cook until the chicken and vegetables done and the gravy thicken
Taste it and add more salt if required
Turn off the flame, add the onion leaves and stir
Serve hot

Mixed Fruit Salad in Minty Sauce

2010-03-02T09:08:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is tasty fruit recipe.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

4 cups of mixed fruits such as cantaloupe or honeydew melon balls, blueberries or black grapes, strawberries and apples
⅓ cup (about 200g) sweetened condensed milk
small handful of fresh mint leaves (chopped finely)

How to make:

To make sauce combine chopped mint with condensed milk.
Share fruits to the bowls, sprinkle with minty sauce and enjoy.
You can also use basil leaves instead of mint, it tastes especially good with melon, blueberries and strawberries.
For this salad you can used ½ honeydew melon (balls), about 7 large strawberries (quartered), 1 green Granny Smith apple (cubed) and two handfuls of black grapes.

Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

2010-03-02T08:59:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is tasty chicken recipe.Try it and Enjoy!!!!
Ingredients:

6-8 chicken pieces (legs, thighs or breast) or large package of chicken wings
1½ portion of homemade curry paste (click link for the recipe)
boiling water to cook chicken
some more boiling water to cook potatoes
4 small (4g each) vegetable Maggi cubes
¾ cup coconut milk powder or ½ creamed coconut bar
500g young potatoes (cubed)
large ripe mango (cubed) – optional

How to make:

Place chicken, Maggi cubes, curry paste and enough boiling water to cover the chicken, in a pot.
Cook covered till chicken is soft.
Add potatoes, coconut milk powder and bar and some more water if needed.
Cook covered until potatoes are soft… remove cover and cook some more if gravy is too watery.
Serve with cooked rice or even better with “Naan Bread with Garlic & Coriander”, “Roti Wraps”, “Plain Roti Wraps” or ready chapatti wraps and cubed mango on a side.

Puran poli

2010-03-01T09:20:00.002+05:30

Discription:Puranpoli is to Maharashtrians what cheese is to the French. Or locally brewed beer to the Germans. Or Chicken Tikka to the Brits. ;-) Basically, close to the heart. Even the tolerantest of Maharashtrians could resort to violence, if you told them that Puranpoli is a drab little dessert.
Ingredients:
For the stuffing:

1 cup Chana dal
3 cups water
2/3 cup grated jaggery
1/3 cup sugar
4-5 cardamoms, powdered
1/8 heaped tsp grated/powdered nutmeg
1/8 tsp salt

For the cover:

1/2 heaped cup chapati Atta
1/2 heaped cup white flour (Maida)
1/8 tsp salt
2-3 tbsp oil

1/4 cup rice flour (or as per requirement) for rolling out the Puranpolis
ghee to roast the Puranpolis (The quantity is entirely upto you.)

How to make:

In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring the water for the stuffing to boil.
Wash the Chana Dal and add to the water. Let the dal cook uncovered on medium-high heat. Please DO NOT give in to the temptation of pressure-cooking the dal.
It makes the texture of the stuffing too runny to handle.
In the meanwhile, knead the dough for the cover using 1 tbsp oil and lukewarm water. (You could substitute a portion of the water with milk.) Keep the kneaded, duly covered dough aside.
The dal should be cooked by now. It is well-cooked, if a grain of it can be easily pressed between the thumb and the index finger.
Turn the heat off. Drain the water on top of the dal into another container.
It is called 'kat' in Marathi (pronounced somewhat like 'cut'). Do not discard it. You could use it to thin down any dal or soup. Usually, it is used to make a special dal/Aamti, the recipe for which is coming up here soon. :)
Transfer the dal to a food processor now, and grind till all grains of dal have fallen apart.
Transfer it back to the heavy-bottomed pan.
Add the rest of the ingredients mentioned under 'stuffing' and start cooking it once again on low heat.
The Puran/stuffing will have to be stirred every now and then while cooking, because it tends to stick easily to the bottom.
The Puran is cooked when it looks smooth, with every grain cooked and fallen apart. It is thick enough, when a flat spatula inserted in it stands straight. Like this.
Keep the cooked Puran aside to cool down. Cover it, if at all necessary, only partly for the steam to escape.
Once the Puran has cooled down completely, knead the dough for the cover once again using the rest of the oil.
Divide it in five or six portions, depending upon how big you want to roll the Puranpolis.Heat a Tava/griddle.
Divide the Puran/stuffing in as many portions as the dough. Roll out one portion of the dough at a time in a small circle.
Place a ball of Puran on it. (The ball is usually 2.5 to 3 times bigger than the quantity of dough.) Enclose the cover over the stuffing tightly, and seal it off. Click here for detailed photographs of this step.
If you are fairly good at making stuffed parathas, then you should have hardly any problems at this step.
Roll out the Puranpoli using some rice flour.
The cover needs to become so thin, that you can see the Puran inside.
Transfer it to the hot griddle. Roast both sides, using some ghee, until golden brown spots appear. Do not flip the Puranpoli too often.Repeat steps 10 & 11 to make remaining Puranpolis.
Serve fresh and warm Puranpolis with dollops of ghee or with a bowl of milk to dunk it in.
At my place, we enjoy Puranpolis with milk, only when they are not warm any longer.
Have these Puranpolis for lunch on a lazy Sunday and take a siesta after that.

Dahi Bhalla / Dahi Bhalle

2010-03-01T09:04:00.001+05:30

Discription:Dahi bhalla also called as Dahi bhalle is a popular street food which is normally counted among "chaat". Dahi Bhalla is often a special food during the Holi festival too. Dahi bhalle is made of dal pakodas and tangy yoghurt and garnished with tangy and sweet chutneys. This can be widely seen in the streets of big and small cities. Dahi Bhalle is wadas dunked in loads of chilled and seasoned curds and then topped with tamarind chutney and spices. Though usually, dahi bhallas are tastier at the roadside vendor's shop, it is not that possible to bring that yummy taste at home but it can be made at par with them by using roasted cummin powder, chat masala, black salt , tamarind chutney and red chilli powder.
Ingredients:
For The Bhalla:

1 cup Black gram, split (dhuli urad dal)
2 cups (500 ml) Water
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp ( Cumin (jeera) seeds
2 tsp ( Ginger (adrak), chopped
1 tsp Green chillies, chopped
1 1/4 cups (250 ml) Vegetable oil.

For The Dahi:

2 cups ( Yoghurt (dahi), thick, whisked
1 tsp Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Cumin seeds, roasted, pounded
1/2 tsp Black salt (kala namak)
1/2 tsp White pepper (safed mirch) powder.

For The Garnishings:

1 tsp Ginger, julienned
1 tsp Green chillies, julienned
1 tbsp coriander (hara dhaniya), chopped
a pinch Red chilli powder
a pinch Cumin seeds, roasted, pounded
4 sprigs Mint (pudina) leaves
3 tbsp Tamarind chutney (sonth)

How to make:

For the bhalla, clean the black gram and soak in water for 2 hours.
Drain and grind to a fine paste, adding very little water.
Remove to a mixing bowl and add salt, cumin seeds, ginger, and green chillies.
Mix well and shape into even-sized balls.
Heat the oil in a wok (kadhai).
Add the prepared balls, a few at a time, and deep fry till golden brown, (Make a hole in the centre of the ball with the thumb just before frying.)
Remove and drain the excess oil on absorbent paper towels.
Soak the prepared bhalla in lukewarm water till soft.
For the yoghurt mixture, add all the ingredients and mix well.
Remove the bhalla from water, squeeze out excess water and add to the yoghurt mixture.
Keep aside for 10 - 15 minutes.
Serve chilled, garnished with ginger, green chillies, green coriander, red chilli powder, cumin powder, mint leaves, and tamarind chutney .

Gujjia

2010-03-01T08:49:00.002+05:30

Discription:Evaporated milk is mixed with an assortment of nuts and sugar and filled into a wrap and deep fried. The fried Gujia is dipped in sugar syrup and served. This sweet dish is prepared during the festival of colors Holi in North India.

Ingredients:

Oil for Deep-frying

For the wrapper:

1½ Cup Maida/Refined flour/All Purpose flour
1tbsp Ghee

For the stuffing:

1 Cup Khova/Khoya/Evaporated Milk
¾ Cup Sugar Powder
1 tsp Elaichi/Cardamom Powder
8 – 10 Almonds soaked and peeled and chopped into pieces
20 Raisins
10 Cashew nuts, Chopped
10 Pistachios, Chopped
¼ Dessicated Coconut
1 – 2 tbsp Ghee

For the syrup:

1 Cup Sugar
4 – 5 strands of Saffron

How to make:

For the wrapper:

Mix Maida, Ghee and little water and knead to a dough and keep aside.

For the filling:

Heat Ghee and add Khova and fry for 2 minutes.
Add Sugar Powder, Elaichi, Almonds, Raisins, Cashew nuts, Pistachios and Coconut and fry for 2 minutes.Switch off the stove and leave it aside to cool.
Divide the mixture into small balls.

For the syrup:

Mix Sugar and 1 Cup water and cook until the Sugar melts.
Keep stirring. Cook until the syrup is slightly thick.
Add Saffron and switch off the stove.

For the Gujia:

Divide the Maida dough into lemon sized balls.
Roll out each one on a floured surface into discs.
Keep the Khova-nuts ball on one side of the wrap and close it with the other half of the wrap.
Close the edges by squeezing the dough in between fingers.
Fold the edges in for a neat finish.

Heat Oil and deep-fry the Gujias on medium flame. Remove on a kitchen towel and then dip them in Sugar syrup. After a minute remove and serve.

Turkey Tacos Recipe

2010-02-19T10:23:00.001+05:30

Discription:A great alternative to your normal everyday beef tacos is turkey tacos. You can forget any store bought taco seasoning fix after you try this recipe because you won’t go back. The meat mixture consists of jalapeño peppers, onions garlic and various spices. Other ingredients such as chicken broth, canned tomatoes and cilantro are added to the meat mixture as well.This is very easy to make and almost sure to please taco fans. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

¾ lb ground turkey
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 jalapeño pepper (seeded, and minced)
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper (to taste)
¾ cup canned chopped tomatoes
1/3 cup chicken broth
¼ cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
12 (5 inch) corn tortillas (or taco shells)
Toppings-
romaine lettuce (thinly sliced)
Tomatoes (diced)
1-2 avocados (diced)
Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
Sour cream

How to make:

Step 1: In a medium skillet over medium heat add oil, onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stirring until the vegetables are tender (about 10 minutes). Increase heat to medium-high, add tomatoes and boil for 2 minutes. Add turkey and chicken broth bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the turkey is cooked through and the mixture thickens (about 12 minutes).
Step 2: Make up tacos with the various toppings.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Motichoor Ladoo

2010-02-13T21:26:00.001+05:30

Discription:Motichoor Laddu is thought to be the favorite food of Lord Ganesha. In fact, the sweet also finds a mention in the aarti of lord Ganesha, where a line goes "ladduan ka bhog lage, sant Karen seva". So, when it is occasion of Lord Ganesha's birthday i.e. Ganesh chaturthi, then how one can forget to make the sweetmeat. Motichoor laddus are not very difficult to make and can be prepared in a matter of minutes. In case you need any help in making them, we have also provided the recipe for motichoor laddu in the lines below.
Ingredients

2 ½ cups Gram Flour (not superfine variety)
500 ml Milk
1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
3 cups Ghee
A fine-holed Shallow Strainer Spoon

For Syrup

2 1/2 cups Sugar
3 1/2 cups Water
2 tbsp. Milk
3 cups Ghee

How to make:

For Syrup

Put sugar and water in a vessel and boil.
When sugar dissolves, add milk.
Boil for 5 minutes till scum forms on top.
Strain and return to fire.
Add color and boil till sticky but no thread has formed.
Add cardamom powder and mix. Keep aside.

For Boondi

Mix flour and milk to a smooth batter
Mix all the ingredients mentioned under stuffing except milk
Heat ghee in a heavy frying pan
Hold strainer on top with one hand
With the other pour some batter all over the holes
Tap gently till all batter has fallen into hot ghee
Stir with another strainer and remove when light golden
Keep aside. Repeat for remaining batter

Final Steps

Immerse boondi in syrup.
Drain any excess syrup.
Spread in a large plate. Sprinkle little hot water over it.
Cover and keep for 5 minutes.
Shape in laddoos with moist palms.
Cool and keep open to dry, before storing in containers.

Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

2010-02-13T21:07:00.002+05:30

Discription:This is another great recipe for buffalo chicken fans. Buffalo chicken dip combines the amazing taste of spicy Buffalo wings with a nice cream cheese oriented dip.This recipe is very simple and only requires mixing and the oven basically does the rest of the work for you. For the hot sauce, you can adjust the amount of heat by the type of hot sauce you get.This is a great recipe for parties and is sure to get eaten up fast. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (softened)
1 (10 ounce) can chicken (drained, can also used cooked fresh cubed chicken)
1 cup ranch dressing
¾ cup red hot sauce
shredded cheddar cheese (for topping, as much as you want)
Tortilla chips (scoops, or whatever you prefer)

How to make:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl beat cream cheese, ranch dressing and hot sauce until smooth. Fold in chicken. Spray a pie plate with cooking spray and pour the chicken mixture into it.
Step 2: Place into the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Remove from the oven and add cheddar cheese on top. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. Serve hot.

Chicken Shawarma Recipe

2010-02-13T20:59:00.001+05:30

Discription:According to the Wikipedia this is a Meddle Eastern dish. This dish is basically marinated chicken bits served on pitas with tomatoes, lettuce and a delicious yogurt sauce. The chicken gets a lot of its flavor from seasonings such as garlic, cumin and curry powder. The process is very simple. The chicken is first sliced into strips, then marinated and grilled. If you don’t have a grill an indoor grill pan or even the broiler would probably work just fine.

Ingredients:
Marinade -

1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
3 garlic cloves (minced)

Sauce-

½ cup plain reduced fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons tahini
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove (minced)
4 (6 inch) pitas
1 cup romaine lettuce (chopped)
2 tomatoes (diced)

How to make:

Step 1: In a medium bowl combine lemon juice, curry powder, olive oil, salt, cumin, and minced garlic. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Step 2: To prepare sauce- In a small bowl whisk together yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove. Set aside.
Step 3: Spray grill grates with cooking spray and Pre-heat the outdoor grill. Thread chicken onto skewers and place onto the grill. Grill for 4 minutes on each side or until chicken is fully cooked.
Step 4: Place pitas on the grill rack and grill for 1 minute on each side or until lightly toasted. Place 1 pita on each plate. Top with chicken, lettuce, tomato and add dressing.

Paneer Jalfrezi

2010-02-08T22:34:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty paneer recipes.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

200 gms Paneer cubes,
1 large onion chopped (chop them into small square shapes if possible),
3/4 cloves garlic crushed,
1/2 inch piece ginger grated or 1 tspn ginger paste,
2 large tomatoes coarsely pureed,
1 tspn concentrated tomato puree (optional),
1 large green capsicum cut into small square shapes,
4 baby corn (each one cut into 2 to 3 chunky pieces)
1 tspn garam masala,
2 tspn chilly powder,
4 tblspn oil for cooking
salt to taste,
lots of coriander for garnishing and a few cherry tomatoes if available

How to make:

Heat the oil in a kadhai and saute the onions ,ginger and garlic for a few mins,
Next add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste and cook thoroughly on a medium heat.
Add small amounts of water if the mixture begins to stick to the pan,
Now add garam masala, chilly powder, salt and stir it all in,
At this stage add the baby corn and the capsicum and half a cup of water .
The baby corn and capsicum should be cooked but there should also be a bit of crunch in them. So don't overcook them.
At the last stage add the paneer and give the whole jalfrezi one last boil on medium heat and switch off the gas.
Decorate with whole cherry tomatoes, thin slices of raw capsicum , fresh coriander and serve with parathas or rotis

Palak Paneer Parathas

2010-02-08T22:15:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty recipes.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:
For outer paratha dough:

2 bunches spinach or 1 bag of baby spinach leaves,
2 and 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (Atta) approx
1 large onion,
2 -3 cloves garlic,
1 tspn whole cumin,
2 tspns each of cumin and coriander powder,
2 tspn chilly powder (less if you wish),
1 tblspn roasted and powdered sesame seeds (completely optional ),
1 tspn sugar,
2 tspn salt,
3 tblspns oil.

For the paneer stuffing:

400 gms paneer,
2 tblspns very finely chopped coriander,
1/2 tspn salt,
1/2 tspn chilly powder.

How to make:

For the outer covering of the parathas:

Heat the oil in a wok and add the cumin seeds .
Fry for few seconds .
Then add the onion and garlic.
Fry these until light golden in colour.
Next put in the spinach leaves.
They do not have to be chopped.
Cook these well along with the coriander -cumin powders, chilly powder, sugar , salt and sesame seed powder.
To retain the colour of the spinach do not cover the pan while cooking.
Once the spinach has completely cooked allow it to cool a bit and then puree it in a blender.
If you have a stick blender you don't need for it to cool.
To this puree now add the flour .
YOu have stated 2 and 1/2 cups but that is an approx measurement.
Add enough flour to form a moderately soft dough.

For the paneer stuffing:

Grate or crumble the paneer and all the rest of the ingredients to it.
Now add a few drops of milk to the crumbled panner and knead it into a soft ball.
This is your stuffing ready.
Make equal number of balls of paratha dough and paneer stuffing but the paneer balls should be double in size to the dough balls.
Roll out each paratha a little and then stuff it with the paneer ball .
Close all the edges of the dough and roll it out again gently into a thick stuffed paratha.
Place it on a hot tawa and cook on both sides until tiny brown spots appear on the surface.
Cook all the parathas in the same way and just before serving cook them once again this time with a small amount of oil.
Serve with your favourite accompaniments .

paneer potato Bites

2010-02-08T21:59:00.001+05:30

Discription:They were practically made in minutes . They are a great starter for any party or get together and my friends loved them. So will you!Try it ane Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

1 large potato and 1 small one cooked ,peeled and mashed
150 gms paneer grated
2 cubes of cheddar cheese (approx 40 gms),
a handful of fresh mint leaves finely chopped,
some coriander (optional)
cumin and coriander powders 1 heaped tspn each
1 tspn sugar,
1 tspn garam masala,
1 and 1/2 tspn chilly powder
salt to taste
Oil for frying

How to make:

Mix all the above ingredients together (except of course the oil) very well .
Make small bite sized balls and keep aside.
Heat the oil and fry the balls until golden (hardly takes a few seconds)
Serve on cocktail sticks with your favourite dip.
You can used Thai Sweet Chilly Sauce.

Paratha Frankies

2010-02-08T21:48:00.001+05:30

Discription:They are tasty, wholesome ,convenient to carry and a great change from regular chapatis and vegetables or sandwiches.This is tasty paratha .Try it and Enjoy.
Ingredients:

1 onion
1 and a half tomato
1 tspn ginger garlic paste
2 cups mixed vegetables chopped finely (I had the frozen mix which contains peas ,corn,beans and carrots), 200 gms paneer
2 tblspns tomato ketchup
2 tspn pav bhaji masala
2 tspn cumin seeds
2 tspn chilly powder
1/2 tspn turmeric powder
salt to taste
oil for cooking.

How to make:

Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds.
After a few seconds add the chopped onion and ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute
Next add the chopped tomato and let this cook for at least 2 to 3 mins
Now come the chilly powder, turmeric , and pav bhaji masala along with the vegetables.
Let the vegetables cook on a low flame.
When they are cooked add the salt and ketchup.
At the last stage add the paneer which does not need any cooking .
Mix it all gently together until the paneer is coated with the spices.
Give it a taste and adjust seasoning accordingly .

Chocolate Chiffon Valentine Cake Recipe

2010-02-07T13:27:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty cake.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients

4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup hot water
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Frosting:

1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
15 small fresh strawberries, halved
Fresh mint, optional

How to make:

Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Line two greased 9-in. heart-shaped pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water until smooth; cool.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda and salt.
In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, oil, vanilla and cocoa mixture.
Add to dry ingredients; beat until well blended.
In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form; fold into chocolate mixture.
Pour into prepared pans.
Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched.
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely; carefully remove waxed paper.
In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken.
Add confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form; reserving 1-1/2 cups.
Spread remaining frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Spoon reserved frosting into a pastry bag with a star tip.
Pipe a decorative lattice design on cake top and sides.
Garnish with strawberries and mint if desired.
Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 12 servings.

Tomato Rice

2010-02-07T12:53:00.001+05:30

Discription:Tomato Rice is a South Indian dish but due to it’s attractive look and the wonderful taste, it has won everyone’s heart. Enjoy this dish with yogurt, pickle and papad…..mmmm! So colorful, simple and easy to make, you’ve just got to give this a try.

Ingredients:

Tomato Chutney – see recipe
Rice – 1 cup, see recipe
Salt – to taste
Fresh Cilantro – 4-5 sprigs, finely chopped, for garnishing

How to make:

Wash and soak the rice, use the same method of making Perfect Basmati rice.
Once the Rice is cooked and the water drained out, spread it out and allow it to cool.
Make the Tomato Chutney as in the recipe.
Mix well together, but gently to avoid mashing up the rice.
Test for Salt and mix well.
Garnish with Cilantro and Enjoy!
Serves 4.

Shrimp Nachos Recipe

2010-02-07T12:13:00.001+05:30

Discription:It’s not too late for another great Super Bowl party recipe, this time it’s Shrimp Nachos. These nachos will make the perfect appetizer for any party or event. What they basically are in a shrimp and mayo mixture inside of tortillas scoops. The nachos’ get most of their flavor from cumin and use a few vegetables such as olives, green onions and green chilies. The best part about this recipe is its super easy. You will have these in the oven within minutes.

Ingredients:

¾ lb cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined with tails removed)
1 ½ cups Shredded Mexican cheese blend (or cheddar)
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies (drained)
1/3 cup green onion (chopped)
¼ cup ripe black olives (drained and sliced)
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
48 tortilla chips (scoops)

How to make:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine shrimp, cheese, chilies, onions and black olives. In a separate small bowl combine mayonnaise and cumin. Add to shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Place about 1 tablespoon of the shrimp mixture into each tortilla scoop and lay out in rows on a baking sheet.
Step 2: Place into the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes or until cheese has melted. Serve warm.

Super Bowl Sandwich Recipe

2010-02-07T12:05:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is another amazing sub sandwich recipe for your Super Bowl party, perhaps the ultimate sub sandwich!Don’t let the long list of ingredients scare you, most of the vegetables are totally optional and you can add whatever you want. This sandwich is pretty simple; it uses 3 different types of meats, and 3 different types of cheeses. The French bread is spread with garlic butter and then toasted in the oven. Some of the vegetables added include tomato, lettuce, green pepper, onions and mushrooms. This sandwich is massive and will feed about 8 people.

Ingredients:

1 loaf French bread (halved lengthwise)
4 tablespoons butter (softened)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1lb sliced ham
1lb sliced turkey
1lb sliced salami
1lb sliced mozzarella cheese
1lb sliced Swiss cheese
1lb sliced provolone cheese
2 cups lettuce (shredded)
2 tomatoes (sliced)
1 red onion (thinly sliced)
1 (10 ounce) can black olives (drained)
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms (drained)
1 green bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 cup banana pepper (sliced)

How to make:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl mix together garlic and butter until smooth. Spread the garlic butter onto the split bread halves, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and oregano, and place onto a baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees until the cheese is lightly golden. Remove from the oven.
Step 2: Lay out the bottom half of the French bread and layer with cheeses and meats. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and olives. Next add onions, mushrooms, green pepper, and banana pepper. Top with the upper layer and press down gently.
(Makes 8 Servings)

Shrimp Salad Recipe

2010-02-07T11:54:00.002+05:30

Discription:Another great cold salad dish is shrimp salad. What makes this recipe unique from others is the dressing. The addition of cocktail sauce gives the dressing a very unique flavor. The sauce is a combination of mayo, ranch, and cocktail sauce. The green onions and chopped bell pepper add a nice crunch to the salad.For this recipe you can use either medium, small or salad shrimp. The pasta can be whatever you like spiral, seashell, ect. If you are looking for a great tasting shrimp salad, give this one a try. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

3 cups spiral pasta
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup ranch dressing
1/3 seafood cocktail sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper
1 lb medium cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined with tails removed)
½ cup fresh tomato (chopped)
½ cup green onion (sliced)
½ cup sweet red bell pepper (chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

How to make:

Step 1: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl whisk together mayo, ranch dressing, cocktail sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper (to taste).
Step 3: Pour pasta into a large serving bowl. Add shrimp, tomato, green onion, and parsley. Add dressing and mix well. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.
(Makes 6 Servings)

Chicken Wing Marinade Recipe

2010-02-07T11:45:00.001+05:30

Discription:It’s almost time for Super bowl parties, and what better of an appetizer to have at your party than chicken wings?This marinade is both salty and sweet. The saltiness comes from soy sauce and the sweetness comes from both sugar and pineapple juice. Additional seasonings such as garlic power and ginger are added for even more flavor. The wings should be marinated at least overnight for maximum flavor. This recipe will marinate 3-4lbs of chicken wings. If you want to save time you can buy the already cut up wings in the store, or you could just leave them whole. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

3-4 lbs chicken wings (cleaned)
1 cup water
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup sugar
½ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ginger

How to make:

Step 1: In a large bowl or sealable bag. Add chicken wings. In another bowl combine water, soy sauce, sugar, pineapple juice, oil, garlic power, and ginger. Mix well and pour over chicken wings. Cover and refrigerate. Allow to marinate overnight.
Step 2: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange chicken wings on a foil lined baking sheet. Place into the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 1 to ½ hours.

Venezuelan Hot Dogs Recipe

2010-02-07T11:26:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is apparently how they do hot dogs in Venezuela. These hot dogs include condiments such as mustard, ketchup and maybe. As well as cabbage, onion and crushed potato chips.This is a very quick and easy recipe that just also happens to be perfect for game day. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

8 hot dog buns
8 hot dogs
1 yellow onion
¼ head of green cabbage
1 (6 ounce) bag potato chips
Mayonnaise
mustard
ketchup

How to make:

Step 1: Add hot dogs to a medium sized pot, fill with enough water just to cover the hot dogs, and bring to a boil. Cook until heated through. Use a steamer to steam the hot dogs buns until they are warm and soft.
Step 2: Cut onion into small pieces. Put them into a food processor and process until they are finely chopped. Remove the onions and do the same with the cabbage. Crush the potato chips into very small pieces.
Step 3: Place each hot dog on a bun. Top with onion, cabbage, and crushed chips. Put on some mayo, mustard and ketchup.

Italian Sub Recipe

2010-02-07T11:18:00.001+05:30

Discription:Here is an amazing recipe for an Italian Sub Sandwich. There is nothing like a good sandwich to take to lunch with you or to make for a party. This sandwich is stacked and it won’t disappoint. It is loaded with 3 different types of meat – ham, turkey, and salami. As well as 2 different types of cheeses – provolone and mozzarella. That’s not all; it’s topped off with lettuce, green pepper and a delicious dressing. The dressing uses ingredients such as garlic, oregano, and red wine vinegar. If you are looking for a fantastic sandwich for game day, give this one a try. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

1 loaf French bread
½ lb ham (thinly sliced)
½ lb cooked turkey (thinly sliced)
1/4 lb salami (thinly sliced)
¼ lb provolone cheese (sliced)
¼ lb mozzarella cheese (sliced)
3 cups lettuce (shredded)
1 green pepper (sliced)

Dressing-

1/3 cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
8 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon black pepper

How to make:

Step 1: Cut the French bread in half length wise. Hollow out the top and bottom using a small knife or your fingers. Leaving ½” of the shell.
Step 2: To make the dressing- In a medium bowl combine oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, and pepper. Brush the dressing onto the top and bottom of the bread.
Step 3: To layer the sandwich – on the bottom half layer the meats, then the cheeses, lettuce and green pepper. Repeat layers and cover with the top half.

Vegetables in Spicy Garlic Sauce

2010-02-05T21:05:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty recipes.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

2 tbsps finely minced garlic
1 tsp finely minced ginger
1/4 cup spring onions, finely chopped
1 finely chopped green chilli
2 1/2 cups vegetables (tomatoes, baby corn, capsicum, beans, carrot, cabbage), chopped into bite sized pieces
1 tsp red chilli paste
1 tsp light soya sauce (optional)
1/2 tbsp vinegar
1 1/2 tsps brown sugar
2 tbsps tomato ketchup
1 1/2 tbsp cornflour
1 1/2 cups water
salt to taste
1 1/2 tbsps sesame oil or peanut oil

How to make:

Heat a tbsp of sesame oil in a large wok and once the oil is piping hot, add the minced garlic and ginger stir fry for half a minute.
2 Add the chopped spring onion whites and green chillis stir for a few seconds.
Add the chopped vegetables (except tomatoes) and stir fry on high for 4-5 mts, constantly tossing them.
3 Reduce to medium heat and add the red chilli paste, brown sugar, soya sauce, tomato ketchup and vinegar. Combine well and cook for 2 mts.
4 Add the tomato quarters and stir fry till the spices coat the vegetables well for about a minute or two.
Keep stirring constantly lest it burns.
5 Add water and salt and cook on high till the water reduces to half its quantity.
Combine a little water to the cornflour such that there are no lumps and slowly add to vegetables, stirring constantly.
6 Keep stirring till the sauce thickens and turn off heat.
Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot with noodles or fried rice.

Vegetable Noodles

2010-02-05T20:51:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is very easy and tasty recipes .Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

1 packet egg noodles (boiled, drained in cold water and tossed in 1-2 tsps oil)
1/4 cup spring onions, finely chopped
1 onion sliced
2 cups julienned vegetables (carrots, beans, cabbage and capsicum)
1 tsp soya sauce
1 tsp green chilli paste (optional)
1/2 tbsp vinegar
pepper pwd as required
salt as required
1 1/2 tbsps sesame oil or peanut oil

How to make:

Heat a tbsp and a half of sesame oil in a large wok and once the oil is piping hot, add the spring onions and sliced onions and stir fry for 1 mt on high.
2 Add the rest of the vegetables and toss them on high heat for 4 mts.
3 Add salt, pepper pwd, soya sauce and combine.
Add the drained noodles and combine well.
4 Add vinegar and toss the noodles and vegetables on high heat for a few seconds.
Turn off heat.
Garnish with chopped spring onion greens and serve hot with vegetables in spicy garlic sauce.

Capsicum Chicken Recipe

2010-02-05T20:42:00.001+05:30

Discription:Chicken dish with an Indo-Chinese touch! Do use capsicum in this recipe, if you ever try it, as it plays a delightful role, enhancing the over all flavor. Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

1/2 kg chicken, washed and cut into medium sized pieces
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, quartered
2 capsicums, cut into big pieces
1 1/2 tbsps tomato sauce
garam masala pwd (1″ dalchini, 1 elaichi and 2 cloves finely ground)
fresh coriander leaves for garnish
salt to taste
1 1/2 tbsps oil

For marinade: (marinate chicken with below ingredients and place in refrigerator for 2-3 hrs)

1 tbsp curd/yogurt
1/2 tsp cumin pwd
1 1/2 tsps coriander pwd
1/2 tsp red chilli pwd
1/2 tsp pepper pwd
pinch of turmeric pwd
1 1/4 tsps ginger garlic paste
1 tsp soya sauce
1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
salt to taste

How to make:

Marinate chicken with curd, red chilli pwd, pepper pwd, coriander pwd, cumin pwd, turmeric pwd, lemon juice, soya sauce, salt and ginger-garlic paste for at least 2 hrs.
Place in refrigerator.
2 Heat half of the oil in a cooking vessel, add the chopped onions and fry till transparent.
Add the capsicum and tomatoes and saute for 3 mts. Turn off heat, remove and keep aside.
3 In the same vessel, add the remaining oil, add the marinated chicken and cook on high heat for 4-5 mts, combining the ingredients once in a while.
4 Reduce to medium heat, let the chicken cook for 8-10 mts, uncovered.
Add one fourth cup of water and cook till chicken turns soft and there is hardly any water left.
5 Finally add the garam masala pwd and tomato sauce.
Add the sauteed onion, capsicum and tomatoes.
Combine and cook on high for 3-4 mts.
Turn off heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
This is a semi-dry dish with less gravy.
6 Serve hot with white steamed rice, rotis or naan.

Goan Chicken Vindaloo

2010-02-05T20:31:00.001+05:30

Discription:Chicken Vindaloo, a popular recipe of Goan-Portuguese fusion cooking, is a dish that stimulates one’s appetite with its delicious and addictive flavors. Vindaloo is roughly translated from Portuguese as ‘wine, vinegar and garlic’.
Ingredients:

1 kg chicken, washed and cut into bite size pieces
2 large onions, sliced, sauteed in a tbsp of oil till caramalized, cool and make paste
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp turmeric pwd
4 tbsps vinegar + 1 tsp grated jaggery or brown sugar (let it sit for 15 mts)
salt to taste
2 tbsps oil
Make a paste:
add a few tbsps of water
3/4 tsp roasted methi seeds/fenugreek seeds/menthulu
1 tsp roasted cumin seeds/jeera
1 tsp pepper corns
6-7 dry red chillis, lightly roasted
1 1/2″ cinnamon/dalchini
2 elaichi/cardamom

How to make:

Heat oil in a cooking vessel, add mustard seeds and as they sizzle, add ginger garlic paste and fry for 2 mts.
2 Add coriander pwd, turmeric pwd and salt. Combine.
Add the chicken pieces and fry till they are slightly browned approx 8-9 mts.
Remove the chicken pieces and keep aside.
3 In the same vessel, drizzle some more oil, if required, add the browned onion paste and ground masala paste and saute for 2 mts.
Add the vinegar and jaggery mixture and combine.
4 Add 1 1/2 cups of water and the browned chicken pieces and cook till the chicken turns soft and it forms a thick gravy.
5 Serve hot with rice or rotis.

Chettinad Vegetable Biryani

2010-02-05T20:22:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty recipes.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup Basmati rice
Carrot cut into small pieces
Beans cut in to small pieces
1/2 cup or chopped Cauliflowersmall flowerets
1/4 cup Green peas
1 small sliced Onion
1/2 inch piece Ginger
5 cloves Garlic
1 tea sp Fennel seeds
Green chilies
dry Red chilies
a few 10- 15 leaves Fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup Coriander leaves
1 inch pieces Cinamon
Cloves
Bay leaves
1/2 tea sp Fennel seeds
1 cup Coconut milk
2 cups Water
1 tab sp Ghee
Salt to taste
2 tab sp or 1/4 cup chopped tomato puree
1 tab sp Oil

How to make:

Wash and soak rice for 15 - 20 min.
Make a fine paste with Chilies,ginger, garlic, fennel seeds, mint and coriander leaves and keep a side.
now drine rice from the water and keep the water a side and heat ghee in a pan add rice to the ghee and fry till they dont stick to the pan and remove and keep a side
Now heat oil in a pan and add cinamon , clove, fennel seeds, bay leaves and let them popup then add slices onion and fry till onion become soft then add vegetables and fry for a few sec, then add ground masala, tomato puree and cook for few sec.
Now add coconut milk and water and salt to taste mix well and bring to a full boil then add rice mix well and cover and cook till done (if you are useing pressure cooker then waite for 2 whistles and switch off the heat)
Let it cool and serve warm with onion pachadi.

Dalcha (Mutton and Dal)

2010-01-31T18:22:00.001+05:30

Discription:A delicious mutton dish from the Bohri Muslims of Gujarat.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

Bengal Gram Dal
Boneless Mutton cut into very small cubes
1/2 Cup Groundnut Oil
2 medium sliced Onions
1 tbsp Ginger - Garlic Paste
2 tsp Chilli Powder
1 tsp Turmeric
2 tsp Coriander Powder
Curd
Salt to taste
Green Chillies, Chopped
4 sprigs Curry leaves

For Seasoning

1 tbsp Ghee
4 Red Chillies
2 tsp Finely Chopped Garlic

How to make:

Pressure Cook the dal in 2 1/2 cups of water for 10 minutes.
Puree in the blender.
Heat the oil in a pan.
Fry the onions till golden.
Add the ginger- garlic paste, chilli powder, turmeric and coriander powder and fry well.
Add the meat and fry till the oil separates.
Beat the curd and the salt and green chillies.
Add to the meat fry, stirring for 3-4 minutes and add the gram dal puree.
Mix well.
Tie the curry leaves in a bundle and add to the meat along with 2 cups of water.
Let boil on medium flame, covered, for 10-15 minutes or till the meat is done.
Heat the ghee in a small frying pan.
Season with whole dry chillies and garlic.
Fry till the garlic browns. Add to the meat, simmer 5 minutes.
Remove the curry leaves and serve hot.

Papaya Chutney

2010-01-31T18:04:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty recipes.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

Small raw papaya peeled and coarsely grated
Green chilies slit
1/4 tsp each Cumin & Mustard seeds
2 pinches Asafoetida
1 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Lemon juice
1 tsp Coriander finely chopped
1 tsp Oil
Salt to taste

How to make:

Heat oil, add cumin and mustard seeds, asafoetida, allow to splutter.
Add green chillies, stir, add papaya.
Add all other ingredients, mix well, remove from fire.
Cool, serve with papdi.

Papdi

2010-01-31T10:42:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty recipes.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredient:

2 cups Gram flour
1/4 tsp Soda bicarbonate
1/4 tsp Ajwain seeds
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tbsp Oil
Salt to taste
Water as required
Oil for deep frying

How to make:

Mix all ingredients, by adding water little by little to make a very soft dough.
Take a small ball of dough, place on a greased polythene sheet.
With base of palm drag the dough in a straight line, from start.
For support hold the dough at starting point with other hand.
This will for a strip of the ball of dough.
A little practice will make this technique very easy.
Heat oil in a wide heavy pan. Make 3-4 such strips, put in hot oil.
Fry both sides on medium heat, till crisp but not browned.
Drain and cool to crisp further.
Serve with papaya chutney or green chutney.

Chakli ( Spicy crunchy spirals)

2010-01-31T10:33:00.001+05:30

Discription:A spicy Gujarati 'farsan' or crunchy fried snack.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredient:

2cups Rice flour
1/2cup Mung dal (Green gram)
2tsp Oil
1/4tsp Turmeric
1/2sp Carom seeds (ajwain) or cumin seeds
1tsp Red chili powder (optional)
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
Water as required

How to make:

Cook the mung dal to a paste like consistency.
In a big bowl add rice flour, mung dal paste, turmeric, salt, chili powder, carom seeds or cumin seeds.
Mix lightly.
Heat 2tsp oil and add the sizzling hot oil to the rice flour mix.
Add water as needed to make a stiff dough.
Knead thoroughly with hand.
Take a lemon size dough and place it in a chakli mould or mould with star nozzle.
Heat oil for frying.
Test the oil by dropping a small piece of dough and wait for 3 seconds if it does not rise to the top then oil needs to be heated more.
Gently make a spiral with the chakli mould and deep fry to a golden brown.
Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Green Beans

2010-01-31T10:18:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty recipes.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

Green beans
Oil
Mustard seed
Minced garlic
Coarsely crushed dried red chili
Sugar
1/2tsp Salt
Pepper powder

How to make:

Clean the beans and cut them into 1"long pieces.
Blanch (or use frozen beans), drain, cool, set aside.
Heat oil in a large frying pan.
Season the mustard seeds.
When they begin to pop, add garlic and stir till light brown.
Add crushed red chilly and stir for a few seconds.
Add green beans, sugar and salt.
Mix well.
Simmer the flame, stir and cook for about 8-10 minutes or till they taste spicy.
Sprinkle pepper powder, mix well and serve.

Patra Bhajia

2010-01-31T09:58:00.002+05:30

Discription :This is very tasty recipes.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredient:

Ingredients:
Large patra leaves (colocasia leaves)
1/2 cup Tamarind extract (juice)
1 cup Gram flour (besan)
3 tsp Chilli powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
3-4 pinches Asafoetida
1 tsp Crushed cumin seeds
3 tsp Powdered sugar
1tbsp Oil
Salt to taste

For seasoning

1 tbsp Oil
1/2 tsp. each Cumin & musard seeds
1 tsp Sesame seeds
1 tbs Coriander leaves finely chopped
1 tbs Coconut grated fine

How to make:

Clean, wash and wipe leaves.
Roll lightly with a rolling pin.
Keep aside.
Mix all ingredients except those for seasoning to a thick paste.
Take a leaf and place it backside up on a flat surface.
Take a little paste and apply thinly all over leaf surface.
Place another leaf over it.
Repeat the process on a set of 3-4 layered leaves, top layer being that of paste.
Fold in the edges and roll the leaves, starting with their base towards tip.
Make the roll tight and seal sides with some paste.
Make more sets of 3-4 layered leaves until the paste is finished.
Steam the rolls in a double boiler or steam cooker for 30-40 minutes.
Cool and remove. Cut into 1/2" thick slices.

Seasoning:

Heat oil, add cumin and mustard seeds, allow to splutter.
Add sesame, coriander, and coconut.
Add salt, chilli and sugar if needed.
Mix well, serve hot or cold.

Mirch Ka Salan

2010-01-31T09:38:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty recipes.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients :

Green chillies
Oil
Tamarind pulp
Beaten yogurt
Lemon juice
Saltto taste
Roasted onions
Roasted peanuts
Grated coconut
Ginger
Garlic
Sesame seeds
Chopped coriander leaves

How to make:

Grind roasted onions, peanuts, coconut, ginger, garlic and sesame seeds to a fine paste.
Heat oil and deep fry green chillies, remove and keep aside.
Fry the ground paste in the same oil by stirring continuously.
Pour little water at regular intervals while frying the paste.
Stir well by adding yogurt, lemon juice and salt.
Add tamarind pulp and stir well until the gravy is of sauce consistency.
Add fried chillies.
Bring to a boil and remove from fire.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with biryani.

Spicy Chicken Masala

2010-01-30T07:11:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty recipes.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

1 pound chicken with bones ( chopped in to bite size pieces )
1 onion ( sliced)
1 large tomato ( chopped)
4 to 5 cloves
1 tbs red chilli powder
1/2 tsp pepper powder
1 tsp coriander powder
4 to 5 tbs oil
salt

For making paste:

1/2 bunch cilantro
5 garlic cloves
2 inch ginger root
3 tbs fresh grated coconut
Grind everything to a fine paste

How to make:

Heat oil in a pan ,add cloves and onions sautee until onions are brown
Now add chicken pieces, turmuric and salt ,mix everything ,partially cover and cook for 5 min
Add ground masala paste , chopped tomatoes , chilli powder , coriander powder ,black pepper powder mix and cook on a high flame for 5 min
Now add 1 cup of water ,cover with lid and pressure cook until 2 wistles
Done ,garnish with fresh cilantro and lime
Serve hot with rice for roti

Spicy Chicken Gravy

2010-01-30T06:59:00.002+05:30

Discription:Chicken gravy as the name indicates is a creamy & spicy curry base in which the chicken is simmered.The aromatic spices adds a wonderful flavour to the chicken.This curry goes very well with ghee rice, rotis, chapathis etc.
Ingredients

2 lbs Chicken
3 Onions thinly sliced
4 Green Chilles slit
1 Cup Yoghurt
2 Tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
2 – 3 Tsp Red Chilli Powder Or as per taste
1 Tsp Dhania Powder
1 Tsp Cumin Powder
1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
3 Cardamom
2 Cloves
2″ Cinnamon
Oil as required
Salt Per taste

How to make:

Beat curds / yoghurt until smooth & well blended.
Add turmeric powder, 1 Tsp Of Chilli Powder and 1 Tsp ginger garlic paste to the yoghurt & mix well.
Add well washed & cubed chicken pieces to the yoghurt mixture & mix well.
Marinate for an hour in the refrigerator. The more time marinated the better.
Heat 3-4 tsps of oil in a pan & add 2 sliced onions. Fry them until golden.
Cool & grind the onions along with 1 cardamom to fine paste along with little water.
Heat Oil in a pan, add the cinnamon, cloves & cardamon to the oil when hot.
After a minute, add 1 sliced onion & green chilles. Saute untill translucent.
Add ginger garlic paste & fry for 1-2 minutes.
Now add just the chicken without the yoghurt marinade.
Fry the chicken well for 6-8 minutes on high heat.
Add the chilli/dhania/cumin powders & fry for few more minutes.
Add the marinade now along with a cup of water & salt.
Cook chicken untill tender.
Adjust the spices if needed. Add the onion paste & mix well.
Simmer for a few more minutes, until done.
Garnish with cilantro if needed.

Pista Ice Cream Recipes

2010-01-27T00:59:00.003+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty recipes.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

Crushed pista
3 Cups milk
5 tbsp Corn flour
3/4 Cups sugar
Vanilla essence
1 Cup cream
Yellow and green color

How to make:

Dissolve corn flour in little water.
Boil the milk and add the diluted corn flour. Cook until it becomes thick.
Mix sugar and remove the milk from the flame and let it cool.
Now add vanilla essence and colours to it.
Beat the mixture and add cream.
Keep the icecream in refrigerator for about an hour.
Remove and beat it again.
Add crushed pista. Again keep it for cooling.
Pista Icecream is ready.

Easy Tomato Soup Recipes

2010-01-27T00:51:00.002+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty recipes.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

4 Tomatoes
Salt to taste
Pepper
Mint leaves

How to make:

Put the tomatoes in a pan.

Pour sufficient water and boil.

Add mint and salt to the boiling mixture. Boil for about 10 minutes.

Cool and blend the tomatoes with the help of a mixer.

Sieve the blended mixture to remove the seeds and skin.

Tomato soup is ready to serve.

Methi Ka Paratha

2010-01-26T23:20:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty recipes.Try it Enjoy!!
Ingredients

2 cups Whole wheat flour or aata
1 cup finely chopped green methi or fenugreek
1 tbsp besan
Pinch of turmeric powder or haldi
Red chili powder or green chili powder to taste
Salt to taste
Pure ghee
1 tsp carom seeds

How to make:

Wash and finely cut green methi leaves
Place aata, salt, carom seeds, 2 tsp ghee, besan, turmeric powder, finely chopped methi, salt, red chili powder or finely chopped green chilies and water in a bowl and knead it well to get soft dough.
Prepare small balls.
Apply some flour on both sides and roll it in to paratha.
You can give any desired shape to parathas.
Apply ghee and fry it until light brown.
Serve hot with green chutney or plain curd.

Mooli Paratha Recipe

2010-01-26T22:58:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty recipes.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat flour
¾ cup white radish (mooli), grated
¼ cup radish (mooli) leaves, finely chopped (optional)
¾ cup fresh low fat curds (yoghurt)
½ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
1½ teaspoons chilli powder
1 teaspoon oil
salt to taste

How to make:

Mix all the ingredients and knead into a soft dough, adding a little water if required.
Divide the dough into 15 equal portions.
Roll out each portion thinly into a 125 mm. (5") diameter circle.
Cook each paratha on both sides on a non-stick pan, smearing a little oil on each side, until brown spots appear on the surface.
Serve hot.

Mushroom Peas Masala

2010-01-19T18:51:00.001+05:30

Discription:This recipe is from Sanjeev Kapoor’s Khazana of Indian Recipes. This goes well with roti, plain rice and pulav.

Ingredients:

Mushroom – 200 gms
Peas – 1 1/2 cups
Onion – 2 big (thinly sliced)
Cardamom – 4
Cinnamon – 1 med size piece
Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp each
Tomato paste – 1/2 cup
Chilly powder – 1 tbsp
Coriander powder – 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
Garam masala – 1 tsp
Cashew nut paste – 1/2 cup
Salt
Oil

How to make:

Cut mushroom into bite size pieces.
Heat oil in a pan & add cardamom, cinnamon & onion.
Stir it till the onion turns golden brown colour.
Add ginger garlic paste and stir for a few minutes.
Add tomato paste along with spice powders and cook till the oil starts appearing.
Mix the cashew nut paste with one cup water and add to the curry.
When it starts boiling add sliced mushroom & peas.
Cook till the vegetables are done.

Note: for cashew nut paste, soak 10-15 cashew nuts in warm water for 1o minutes and grind it with a little water. The gravy tends to be thick after sometime, so adjust the quantity of gravy accordingly.

Vegan Laksa

2010-01-17T17:17:00.002+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty soup.try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

8 oz dried rice noodles ( use tofu noodles)
1 cup shallots chopped ( use red-onions)
1 stalk lemon-grass, white part only-crushed ( use a zest of a lime)
2 tsp. Sambaal Oelek
2 tsp. ground coriander
2 tsp. curry powder (did not use)
1 tsp. paprika (used 2 tsp.)
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. cayenne ( used red-chilly powder instead)
1 tbls. canola oil (used coconut oil)
31/2 cups vegetable stock (used a water+ veggie bullion)
1 tbls sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1 14oz can of coconut milk (use lite coconut milk)
8 oz extra firm tofu - cubed
1 cup bean sprouts, blanched
3 scallions (omitted by me)
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 bunch cilantro (none at home! )
1 cup pineapple (no way!!)
Lime wedges to serve
2 cups of assorted frozen veggies.

How to make:

Cook noodles as per directions.
Make a paste of shallots,lemongrass,sambal oelek and ginger.
Add to it coriander,curry powder,turmeric,paprika and cayenne pepper and make a smooth paste.
In a large pot...medium heat..add the oil..then add the shallot mixture from above and cook it for about 3 minutes, stirring well...adding a little stock to it..to make sure it does not burn.
Then add the frozen veggies (if using)....stir it well...and add the rest of the stock.
Reduce the heat...add the sugar,salt and pepper.
Simmer for 20 minutes...then add the coconut milk and heat it through without letting it boil.
Add the noodles and the tofu ( toaste the tofu in a pan lightly- can omit this step) and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
To serve...add the cucumber, scallions (if using) in a bowl. Pour the laksa over it and garnish with cilantro..pineapple (if using). Plop a lime wedge or half on the side too!!

Pea Chutney

2010-01-17T16:59:00.002+05:30

Discription:If you are waiting for somthing new.Then try this and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

Peas - 1 frozen pack - the small one
Cherry Tomatoes - 425 gms (the small box you get)- halved
Red onion - 1 medium
Garlic - 4 pods
Green chillies - 2
Cumin - 1 tsp.
Oil - 1 tbls
Salt to taste
Red chilly - 1 tsp.

How to make:

Boil the peas with a little salt and keep aside to cool.
Drain the water....and if you are obsessed on healthy eating...you can reserve the water for soup or something...if you are normal ;)(kidding!!)...do this in the sink.
Heat oil in a wok..
add the cumin..onions..garlic...green chillies...tomatoes and fry in medium heat for 15 minutes..
till everything is cooked and mushy.
Add the salt (remem you added some to the peas when you were boiling it)..peas..red-chilly and cook for 5 minutes.
The go ahead and mash it...now it is up to you..on how you want the texture...
i like to have to some substance and body to it and not a smooth paste...also my arms were hurting ;)...so decided to put a stop to this :D
It was really yummy...would be great as a spread on bread.

Falafels

2010-01-17T12:56:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty recipes. Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

Chickpeas - ? cups (soak 2 cups of dry chickpeas overnight)
Onions - 1 large,sliced
Garlic - 3 to 4 pods, crushed
Green Chillies - 1 or 2
Chana masala - 1 tbls
Red chilly powder - 1 tsp.
Cumin seeds- 1 tsp.
Salt to taste
Cilantro - 1 small bunch, chopped
Oil - to deep fry.

How to make:

In a pan, add 1 tbls of oil, then add the jeera, onions and garlic and cook till softened.
Drain the chickpeas and wash well and keep aside.
Add the sauteed onion-garlic mixture to the above drained chickpeas and pulse in ur food processor or blender till it is all well combined. Do not add too much of water, 1 or 2 tbls will help if you are using a blender. I have Kitchen Aid and i was able to make it to a rough paste - used the pulse function.
Now put the above in a bowl, then add salt, red chilly powder, chana masala and cilantro and combine well.
Now refrigerate the above mixture for 3-4 hours, to let the flavors combine well.

To fry the falafels:

Take the mixture out of the refrigertor about half an hour before.
Heat the oil, but make sure the oil does not smoke.
Make small falafel balls, and deep fry this in medium flame.

Note: Do make the falafel balls small, resist to make them big, trust me the small ones fry evenly and taste better. Also, fry them in medium flame, this ensures the inside gets cooked well.

Paneer Kolhapuri

2010-01-17T12:43:00.001+05:30

Discription:This is very tasty and easy recipes.Try it and Enjoy!!
Ingredients:

Paneer - 6 oz (cut into triangles)
Red Onion - large, sliced thin
Garlic - 3 pods, smacked and sliced
Ginger - 2 inches, sliced thin
Kolhapuri Masala - 2 tsp.
Salt to taste
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp.
Red Chilly (fresh) - 1 small
Oil - 2 tsp.
Cilantro - 2-3 tbls worth - chopped.

How to make:

In a griddle, toast the paneer, there is no need to use any oil.
After the paneer is all browned, keep it aside.
In a pan. add the oil, then the cumin, then red chilly, garlic, ginger and the onion and fry in medium flame till the onions are softened and change color.
Add the salt and the kolhapuri masala and stir well.
Now increase the flame to high, add the paneer and the cilantro, mix well but with a gentle touch and make sure the spice is coated well.
Now put it in a bowl and eat...it is really yummy and the spice was perfect

Paneer (Tofu) Bhurji Recipes

2010-01-17T12:31:00.002+05:30

Discription:Paneer (Tofu) bhurji can be made very easily and tastes amazing. After being cooked, the look itself is so good that your appetite will double.
Ingredients

Onion- 1 big
Green Peas - 100 gms
Tofu/ Paneer(Cottage Cheese) - 200 gms
Tomato - 2
Green Chilly- to taste
Cumin Powder - 1/2 table spoon
Coriander Powder - 1/2 table spoon
Chilly Powder- 1/4 tea spoon
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tea spoon
Ginger

How to make:

cut onions, ginger and green chilly, tomato in small pieces
Put the frying pan on stove and put some oil in it after heating
Put green chilly, onions and ginger in the pan
Add Green Peas and fry for 3-4 minutes on high flame
Take the Tofu/ Paneer and mash it with your hand directly in the pan
Add Salt to taste
Fry for 3-4 minutes
Add Cumin, coriander, Red Chilly, Turmeric powder
Fry for another 3-4 minutes
Add tomato pieces.
Fry for 3-4 minutes again.
Can add coriander leaves for serving.