Friday, 27 December 2013

Mango Chutney

Sweet and spicy homemade Mango Chutney

Preparation Time:10 min
 Serve:4

Ingredients:


  •  Grated raw mango-1/2 cup
  •  Grated jaggery-3 tbsp 
  •  Cumin powder-1/4 tsp
  •  Red Chilli powder-1/4 tsp
  •  Salt-1/4 tsp


Method:


  1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
  2.  keep aside till the jaggery melts.
  3. Cover and refrigerate till required. 

Pink Lady

Preparation Time:10 min
Cooking Time:Nil
Serve:2
Ingredients :


  •   Milk-2 cup 
  •   Lemon juice-2 tbsp
  •   Grenadine-1 tbsp
  •   Sugar -1 tbsp
  •    Ice cubes

Method :


  1.  Measure milk, lemon juice, grenadine, sugar and ice cubes into blender.
  2.  Blend until ice is gone.
  3.  serve immediately.

Blueberry Drink


 Making the simple, beautiful recipe is also a great hostess   gift.

Preparation Time:10 min 
Serve:4

Ingredients :



Sprite- 02 btls 
Blueberry syrup-2 tbsp
mint leaves -2 strings 
cocktail sticks- 4 no
chop cocktail fruits- 1/2 cup 
fresh cheery-5 no. 
lemon cheery-4 no 

Method:




1.Take 4 glasses put equal blueberry syrup in each glass. 
2. Put cocktail fruits in each glass. then pour the sprite or 7-up over it. 
3. Garnish with the fresh cherry attached with cocktail sticks and also put a lemon butterfly

 and a mint leaves.

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Tuesday, 24 December 2013

Roomali Roti

Roomali Roti is a thin flat bread popular in South Asia.The word rumal means handkerchief in Urdu and Hindi, and the name roomali roti means handkerchief bread.

Ingredients:



  •  Whole wheat flour-1 1/2 cup 
  •  Refined Flour (Maida)-50 gm
  •  Baking powder-1/2 tbsp
  •  Oil-2 tbsp
  •  water- To knead


Method :


  1. Mix wheat flour, maida, salt and baking powder and sieve them together.
  2. Pour oil in the flour and add water bit by bit and make a smooth & elastic dough and set aside covered with moist muslin cloth for 1/2 an hour.
  3. Now make small balls of the dough and roll like a thin chapati of about 12" diameter circle using little dry flour ,it should be thin as a tissue.
  4. Heat an inverted tawa.
  5. Place the roomali roti carefully over it and cook till done. fold it like a handkerchief.
  6. Serve roomali roti hot with indian curry.

Sunday, 22 December 2013

Aloo Kofta Curry


Preparation Time:15 min
Cooking Time:15 min
Serve:4

Ingredients:



  • Potatoes(boiled and peeled)-8
  • Ginger( chopped)-1/2 tsp
  • Cumin  powdered-2 tsp 
  • Coriander power-2 tsp
  •  Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
  •  Chilli powder-1/2 tsp
  •  kashmiri red chilli powder-1 tsp
  • Sugar-1/2 tsp
  • Cornflour-2 tbsp
  • Tomatoes-2 large
  • Cashewnut  paste-2 tbsp
  • Cardamoms-2
  • Cinnamon stick-1
  • Laung -2 cloves
  • Butter-100 gm
  • Raisins (kismis)-8
  • Cashewnuts pieces-8
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for deep frying


Method:


1. Mash the potatoes in a bowl, add the cornflour, cumin powder, coriander seeds powder, kashmiri chilli powder, salt and mix well.
2. Divide the mixture into 10 equal portions and shape them into small balls.
3. Fill little butter, one raisin, one or two pieces of cashewnut inside each ball.
4. Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep fry the balls until golden brown. Keep aside.
5. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan, add the cardamon, cinnamon, clove, ginger paste, grated tomato, cashewnut paste, saute for 1 min.
6. Add the powdered cumin seeds, coriander seeds powder, chilli powder, kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, sugar and saute till the oil separates.
7. Add 2 cups water and mix well and simmer for 15 minutes.
8. Add the koftas and bring to boil.
9.Serve hot.

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Green Peas and Paneer Parathas

Preparation Time:10 min
Cooking Time:5 min
Serve:2


Ingredients:


  •  Whole wheat flour-1/2 cup
  •  Rice flour-1/4 cup
  •  Fresh green peas, boiled and crushed-1/2 cup
  •  Grated paneer -1/4 cup
  •  Green chillies(chopped)-1 1/2 tsp
  •  Coriander(chopped)-2 tbsp
  •  Salt to taste
  •  Oil(kneading)-1/4 tsp 
  • 5 tsp ghee for cooking

Method:


1. Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl and knead into a soft dough.
2. Knead again using oil and keep aside under a wet muslin cloth for 10 minutes.
3. Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and roll out each portion into a thick circle of 75 mm (3") in diameter.
4. Heat a non-stick pan and cook each paratha using ½ tsp ghee till both sides are golden brown in colour.
5. Serve hot.

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Saturday, 21 December 2013

Pineapple Chicken Kabab


Ingredients:


  •  Pineapple juice-1 cup
  •  Pineapple Cubes-8-10
  •  Brown sugar-1/2 cup 
  •  Soy sauce- 1/3 cup
  •  Chicken breast strips-2 cups
  •  Skewers(soaked in water)-8-10


Method:



1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix pineapple juice, pineapple cubes,brown sugar, and soy sauce. 
2. Remove from heat just before the mixture comes to a boil.
3. Place chicken tenders in a medium bowl. Cover with the pineapple marinade,
    and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread chicken and pineapple cubes lengthwise onto wooden skewers.
5. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken tenders 5 minutes per side, or until juices run clear.
6. Serve Hot.

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Friday, 20 December 2013

Egg Drop Soup

  A recipe for Chinese egg drop soup (also known as egg flower), a popular dish.

Preparation Time:10 min
Cooking Time:10 min
Serve:2

 Ingredients:


  •  Clear soup stock-1 1/2 cup
  •  Cornstarch( mixed in 1/4 cup cold water)-2 tbsp 
  •  Eggs (slightly beaten with a fork)-2 
  •  Spring Onion Leaves(chopped)-For Garnished


Method :


1. Bring soup stock to a bowl. slowly pour in the corn starch mixture 
    while stirring the stock, until the stock thickens.
2.  Reduce heat so stock just simmers. pour in the eggs slowly while stirring 
    the soup.
3.  As soon as the last bit of egg is in, shut off heat at once serve with chopped spring onion.

Nutrition Roti

The taste of the other flours is not discernible in this roti making this a very healthy roti.....

Preparation Time:10 min
Cooking Time:10 min
Serve:4

Ingredients:


  •   Whole wheat flour-3/4
  •   Besan-1/4 cup
  •   Maize flour-1/4 cup  
  •   Cabbage(shredded)-1/3 cup
  •   Carrot(shredded)-1/3 cup
  •   Spinach(Chopped) -1/4 cup 
  •   Green chillies(chopped)-1/2 tsp 
  •    Lemon juice-1 tbsp 
  •   Salt to taste
  •   Ghee-For brushing
  •   Milk- For binding the dough

Method:


1. Combine all the ingredients and knead into soft dough using enough milk.
2. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
3. Roll out each portion of the dough into a circle of 125 mm. (5") diameter and 6 mm. (¼") thickness.
4. Cook each roti on a hot tava  using a little ghee till golden brown on both sides.
5. Serve hot.

Wednesday, 18 December 2013

Kashmiri Roti


 Kashmiri Roti is a traditional Kashmiri Dish. Speaking about cuisine of Kashmir,they are influenced by Kashmiri Brahmins and Muslims.

 Ingredients:


  •  Whole wheat flour-1 cup
  •  Fennel seeds (saunf)-1/2 tsp
  •  Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
  •  Carom seeds-1/4 tsp
  •  Black peppercorns-8-10
  •  Asafoetida (hing)-A pinch
  • Salt- To taste
  • Milk-(For)binding the dough
  • ghee-(For cooking)


Method:


1. Lightly roast the fennel seeds, cumin seeds, carom seeds and peppercorns on a tava .                Coarsely pound the      roasted ingredients in a mortar and pestle.
2. Combine the wheat flour, pounded ingredients, asafoetida and salt and add enough milk to         make a firm          dough. Knead well.
3. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
4. Roll out each portion with the help of a little flour into a circle of 125 mm diameter.
5. Cook each roti on a hot tava , using a little ghee until both sides are golden brown.
6. Serve hot.


Monday, 16 December 2013

Schezwan Rice

schezwan rice is a chinese inspired indian version.This dish is hot,spicy and yet very tasty with rice and mixed vegetables of choice.

Preparation Time:10 min
Cooking Time:5 min
Serve:4

Ingredients:


  •  Chinese Rice(boiled)-2 cups
  •  Garlic(chopped)-1 tsp
  •  Celery(chopped)-2 tsp
  •  Mixed vegetables(sliced)-1 cup 
  •  Schezuan Sauce-2 tbsp 
  •  Bean sprouts-1/2 cup
  •  Oil-1 tbsp
  •  Salt to taste


Method:


1. Heat the oil, add the garlic and sauté till it turns golden in colour.
2. Add the celery and vegetables and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add the Schezuan sauce and cook for another minute.
4. Add the rice, bean sprouts and salt and mix well.
5.Toss for a few seconds till all the ingredients are mixed.
6.Serve hot.

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Carrot Paneer Sandwich

Preparation Time:10 min
Cooking Time:10 min
Serve:2

Ingredients:

  •  Bread slices-8
  • Carrot (grated)-1 cup
  • Cottage Cheese(grated)-3/4 cup
  • Coriander(chopped)-2 tbsp 
  • Green chilies(chopped)-2
  • Butter- for grilling
  • Salt- To taste

Method:


  1. Combine the carrot, paneer, coriander, green chilies, butter and salt.
  2. Divide into 4 portions.
  3. Place a portion of this filling on a slice of bread.
  4. Top with another slice of bread.
  5. Apply butter on the outer surface of the sandwich and grill in sandwich grill or toaster till done.
  6. Serve hot.

Mix Fruits smoothie


Ingredients :

  •  Banana(chopped)-1
  •  Kiwi(chopped)-1
  •  Strawberries(chopped)-1/2 cup
  •  Pineapple(chopped)-1/2 cup
  •  Sugar-3 tbsp
  •  Ice cube-1/2 cup


Method :

  1. Blend the ice, banana, kiwi, strawberries, pineapple and sugar,in a blender until smooth.
  2. Pour into a glass and garnish.

Sunday, 15 December 2013

Chiku Flip

The chikoo is rich in protein, fibre and minerals like phosphorus, calcium and iron, ...

Ingredients:


Chiku(chopped)-1/2 cup
Vanilla ice-cream-1 scoop
Cold milk-1/2 cup
Sugar-2 tbsp
Icecube-4

Method:


Blend all the ingredients including the ice cubes in a blender.
Pour into a glass.
Serve immediately.

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Kesar milk

Preparation Time:10 min
 Cooking Time:Nil
 Serve: 2

Ingredients:


  • Milk(boiled)-1 cup
  • Sugar- 1 tbsp
  • Almonds(chopped)-2 tsp
  • Pistachios-2 tsp
  • Saffron (kesar) strands-1/4 tsp
  • Cardamom powder-1 tsp
  •  Ice cubes-5

Method:


  1. Prepare the saffron by rubbing it in warm milk.
  2. Blend the milk, sugar, almonds, pistachios, saffron and cardamom powder.
  3. Crush the ice-cubes, divide into 2 portions and put into 2 glasses.
  4. Pour the milk over the ice-cubes.
  5. Serve immediately.

Veg Schezuan Fried Rice

The schezuan fried rice as it is or pair with it any manchurian gravy.


Preparation Time:20 min 
Cooking Time:10 min 
Serve:4

Ingredients:



  •  Chinese Rice-2 cup
  •  Garlic-1 tbsp
  •  Celery(chopped)-2 tbsp
  •  Mixed vegetables(carrot,cauliflower,cabbage,spring onion)- 1 cup
  •  Schezuan Sauce- 2 tbsp
  •  Bean sprouts-1/2 cup
  •  Oil-1 tbsp
  •  Salt- To taste


Method:


  1. Heat the oil, add the garlic and sauté till it turns golden in colour.
  2. Add the celery and vegetables and sauté for 4 minutes.
  3. Add the Schezuan sauce and cook for another minute.
  4. Add the rice, bean sprouts and salt and mix well.
  5. Toss for a few seconds till all the ingredients are mixed.
  6. Serve hot.

Banana Strawberry Milkshake

It's yummy,delicious,nutrition & a kid's favorite milkshake.


Preparation Time:10 min
 Cooking Time:nil 
Serve:4

Ingredients:


  •  Cold milk-2 glasses
  •  Strawberries-1 cup
  •  Bananas-2
  •  Sugar-4 tbsp
  •  Ice-cubes(crushed)-1/4 cup


Method:


  1. Wash the strawberries. Remove the stems and cut into half.
  2. Peel the bananas. Chop into a pieces each.
  3. Pour milk into the blender, add strawberries,bananas,sugar and ice-cubes.
  4. Put the lid on the blender and blend well until smooth.
  5. Pour into 4 glasses.
  6. Serve immediately.

Thursday, 12 December 2013

Mango ice-cream

Preparation Time:20 min
Cooking Time:30 min
Serve:6

Ingredients: 



  • Light cream(thickened)-300 ml
  • Milk(skim)-1 cup
  • Cardamom(Green)-5-6 
  • Mango(Slices)-6
  • Mango(cubes)-For garnishing
  • Condensed Milk(Nestle)-1 1/2 cup 


Method:


  1.  Combine the cream, milk and cardamom in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over  medium-high heat. 
  2.  Remove from heat and set aside for 30 minutes.
  3.  Put the mango in a food processor until smooth.
  4.  Strain the cream mixture into a small bowl,  Add the condensed milk. Use an electric  beater to beat the cream mixture for 15 minutes or until it thickens slightly. Fold in the  mango.Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer overnight or until firm.
  5.  Remove the ice-cream from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Turn the ice-cream  onto a serving platter. Remove the plastic wrap.
  6.  Top the ice-cream with Mango cubes.

Namkeen Masala Roll

Preparation Time:15 min
Cooking Time:10 min
Serve:4

Ingredients:


  • Maida :-1 cup
  • Bengal gram flour :-¼ cup
  • Corn flour :-1/4 cup
  • Kasturi methi:-¼ cup
  • Green Chili (chopped):-¼ cup
  • Coriander leaves (chopped):-1/4 cup
  • Lime juice :-2 tsp
  • Garam masala powder :-
  • Turmeric powder :-
  • Oil:-As required
  • Ghee-As required
  • Salt :-To taste


 Method:



  1.  Combine maida, corn flour and salt to prepare a dough using water.
  2. Combine Turmeric powder,Bengal gram flour, kasturi methi and garam masala powder
  3. Heat a pan add ghee and put chopped coriander and chili in hot oil, Stir for a few minutes.
  4. Add  lime juice, kasturi methi and salt in above mixture.
  5.  Stir for few minutes and then turn off the flame.
  6. Take a small dough portion and move into a triangle shape.
  7. Put chilli mixture in it and roll it.
  8. Make 6-7 rolls.
  9.  Heat oil in a pan and put the rolls, fry until golden brown.

Tuesday, 10 December 2013

Mutton Keema Tikki

Preparation Time-25 min
Cooking Time-20 min
Serve-4

Ingredients:



  • Mutton(minced)-500 gm
  • Onion(chopped)-3
  • Garlic Paste-1 tbsp
  • Ginger Paste-1 tbsp
  • Green Chillies-4-5
  • Cumin Powder-1 tsp
  • Red chilli Powder-2 tsp
  • Chaat Masala-1 tsp
  • Garam Masala-1 tsp
  • Coriander Leaves(chopped)-1/4 cup
  • Lemon Juice-1 tsp
  • Oil-1/2 cup
  • Salt-To taste

Method:


  1. Take a blender,put mutton mince,onion,green chillies,coriander and grind until smooth.
  2. Mix in the garlic-ginger paste ,cumin powder,garam masala,red chilli powder and salt.
  3. Divide the mince mixture into equal parts.
  4. Shape into thick patties.
  5. Cook in a Preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  6. Place on a baking tray,bake for 15 minutes turning over once and brushing with oil.
  7. Serve hot,sprinkled with chaat masala and lemon juice.

Tuesday, 3 December 2013

Anjeer (Fig) Lassi

              Fig makes this lassi creamy and tasty.

Ingredients:

Preparation Time:5 min
Cooking Time:Nil
Serve:2
  • Anjeer(Fig)-1/2 cup
  • Sugar-1/4 cup
  • Yogurt-1 cup
  • Water(Chilled)-1/4 cup

Method:

  1. Mix all the ingredient together & Blend in the mixer till smooth.
  2. Serve Chilled.

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