Sunday, November 13, 2011
BEANS KABAB
Ingridents
5 types beans
1.Kidney beans (soaked over night)
2.toor beans
3.green moong whole (soaked over night)
4 chhana dal
5 masoor split
Desi ghee
oil for frying
salt
redchilli powder
Cumin seeds
Garlic and ginger paste
Bread crumb
smolina(sooji)
Refined Flour
Water
For the Dip
Milk 1/2 Cup
Proccesed Cheese 1/2 Cup
Salt
Black pepper
Tomato and Pineapple Dip
2 Tomatoes
1/2 Pineapple
2 Tbs Lemon Juice
Salt
Red chilli powder
Method
.cooked all five types of beans keep aside
.Take Desi ghee in fry pan add cumin seeds in it then put garlic ginger paste then add beans, then salt, red chilli powder,cook for 5 minutes,cool it then make little roll from this dough.
.Take 2 tbs refiuned flour in a bowl then add some water make a paste then roll the kabab coat with bread crumb and sooji and fry them
Dip
Boil. the milk then add proccesed Chesse add salt and black pepper boil them and make a semi thick paste
Tomato and pineapple Dip
Tomato and pineapple roast them on gas then peel the tomato and cut the pineapple then put the lemon juice and salt and red chilli powder in It and blend, it is ready to serve
Monday, November 7, 2011
EGGLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
Ingredients
2 Cups Refined Flour
1 Tsp Baking powder
3/4 Tbsp Soda bicarbonate
1 cup Plain Yogyrt
Few drops of Vanilla essence
3/4 Cup Milk
3/4 Cup White butter
1 and 1/2 Cup Caster sugar
6 tbsp: Cocoa powder
1 nos. Butter paper
Method
.Preheat oven to 170*C. Grease a cake tin and line it with butter paper.
.Sift flour, baking powder, soda bicarb and cocoa powder together. Heat the milk till it is lukewarm.
.Whisk the curd, caster sugar, butter and vanilla essence together till smooth and frothy.
.Fold in the flour mixture alternating with milk. Mix quickly but gently to a smooth batter.
.Pour into the cake tin and bake on the centre rack for 20 minutes.
2 Cups Refined Flour
1 Tsp Baking powder
3/4 Tbsp Soda bicarbonate
1 cup Plain Yogyrt
Few drops of Vanilla essence
3/4 Cup Milk
3/4 Cup White butter
1 and 1/2 Cup Caster sugar
6 tbsp: Cocoa powder
1 nos. Butter paper
Method
.Preheat oven to 170*C. Grease a cake tin and line it with butter paper.
.Sift flour, baking powder, soda bicarb and cocoa powder together. Heat the milk till it is lukewarm.
.Whisk the curd, caster sugar, butter and vanilla essence together till smooth and frothy.
.Fold in the flour mixture alternating with milk. Mix quickly but gently to a smooth batter.
.Pour into the cake tin and bake on the centre rack for 20 minutes.
Monday, October 17, 2011
TAWA SUBJI STRUDDEL
Ingredients
1 Cup Cut Cauliflower
1 Cup cut Carrots
1 Cup Cut Capsicum (green)
5 Cobs baby corn
5 Cot Mushrooms
1/2 cup onion paste
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 Tbsp Ajwain
1/2 Tsp turmeric
1/2 Tsp chili powder
1/2 Tsp garam masala
Salt & Pepper to taste
2 Teaspoons sesame seeds
1 Tablespoon Peanuts
1/2 Cup oil
4 filo dough sheets
Bread Crumbs
Method
.Cauliflower, mushrooms, carrot, capsicum and cut baby corn into halves lengthwise.
.Roast and coarsely powder sesame seeds and peanuts.
.Heat oil.
.Fry onion and tomato paste until oil separates from the mixture.
.Add Ajwain, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, vegetables and powders.
.Add salt and toss until the spices coat the vegetables.
.Cook Vegetables for 5 minutes,
.Let it cool.
. Spread a sheet of strudel or filo dough on a damp towel, narrow end toward you.
.Brush with melted butter and sprinkle on bread crumbs.
.Repeat with second and third sheets, stacking them on top of the first sheet, then butter, but do not crumb fourth sheet.
.Put half the mushroom mixture on narrower edge of the dough, leaving a 2- to 3-inch border at the sides. Fold in the sides, then, using the edge of the towel, roll.
Ingredients for Filo Pastry
4 oz (112 g) plain flour
Pinch of salt
Water
2 tablespoons olive oil
Method
.Sieve the flour and salt together in a bowl and gradually add water to make a stiff dough.
.Oil your hands lightly and knead the dough on a board, gradually working in all of the olive oil this way until a smooth, elastic dough is achieved.
.Roll the dough in a little more olive oil, place in a bowl, cover with a damp cloth and allow to stand in a warm place for a couple of hours to allow it to rest.
.Divide the dough into 12 pieces and roll to ¼ inch (0.5 cm) thickness on a lightly floured board.
.Cover with a cloth and allow to relax again for 10 minutes.
.Cover a worktop with a smooth, clean cloth and lift each piece of the rolled dough onto it one at a time.
.Putting your hands, palms down under the dough, gently stretch the dough with the back of hands, rotating the cloth until the dough is stretched and as thin as tissue paper and in an approximately 1’ x 1’ (30 cm x 30 cm) square.
Repeat with the other pieces of dough.
1 Cup Cut Cauliflower
1 Cup cut Carrots
1 Cup Cut Capsicum (green)
5 Cobs baby corn
5 Cot Mushrooms
1/2 cup onion paste
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 Tbsp Ajwain
1/2 Tsp turmeric
1/2 Tsp chili powder
1/2 Tsp garam masala
Salt & Pepper to taste
2 Teaspoons sesame seeds
1 Tablespoon Peanuts
1/2 Cup oil
4 filo dough sheets
Bread Crumbs
Method
.Cauliflower, mushrooms, carrot, capsicum and cut baby corn into halves lengthwise.
.Roast and coarsely powder sesame seeds and peanuts.
.Heat oil.
.Fry onion and tomato paste until oil separates from the mixture.
.Add Ajwain, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, vegetables and powders.
.Add salt and toss until the spices coat the vegetables.
.Cook Vegetables for 5 minutes,
.Let it cool.
. Spread a sheet of strudel or filo dough on a damp towel, narrow end toward you.
.Brush with melted butter and sprinkle on bread crumbs.
.Repeat with second and third sheets, stacking them on top of the first sheet, then butter, but do not crumb fourth sheet.
.Put half the mushroom mixture on narrower edge of the dough, leaving a 2- to 3-inch border at the sides. Fold in the sides, then, using the edge of the towel, roll.
Ingredients for Filo Pastry
4 oz (112 g) plain flour
Pinch of salt
Water
2 tablespoons olive oil
Method
.Sieve the flour and salt together in a bowl and gradually add water to make a stiff dough.
.Oil your hands lightly and knead the dough on a board, gradually working in all of the olive oil this way until a smooth, elastic dough is achieved.
.Roll the dough in a little more olive oil, place in a bowl, cover with a damp cloth and allow to stand in a warm place for a couple of hours to allow it to rest.
.Divide the dough into 12 pieces and roll to ¼ inch (0.5 cm) thickness on a lightly floured board.
.Cover with a cloth and allow to relax again for 10 minutes.
.Cover a worktop with a smooth, clean cloth and lift each piece of the rolled dough onto it one at a time.
.Putting your hands, palms down under the dough, gently stretch the dough with the back of hands, rotating the cloth until the dough is stretched and as thin as tissue paper and in an approximately 1’ x 1’ (30 cm x 30 cm) square.
Repeat with the other pieces of dough.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Peshawari Chole
Ingredients
1 cup kabuli chana(Garbanzo Beans)
1 tbsp chana dal (split Bengal gram)
2 black cardamoms
1" stick of cinnamon
2 tea bags
4 tbsp oil
1 cup chopped onions
1 1/2 tsp pomegranate powder
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp chopped ginger
2 tsp chopped green chillies
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp chana masala
salt to taste
Bhaturas or nan for serving
Method
.Wash and soak the kabuli chana and chana dal overnight.
.Drain, wash again, add 2 cups of water, big cardamoms, cinnamon and teabags and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
.Reduce the flame and cook for 20 minutes.
.Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
.Strain and reserve the liquid but discard the teabags.
.Keep the kabuli chana liquid aside separately.
.Heat the oil in a pan, add the onions and sauté till they turn translucent.
.Add the pomegranate powder and cook while stirring continuously till the onions turn golden brown.
.Add the tomatoes, ginger and green chillies and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
.Add the coriander powder, chilli powder and Punjabi garam masala and sauté till the tomatoes are cooked and the mixture leaves oil.
.Add the chana masala, the reserved liquid and a little salt if required and mix gently.
.Cook for 15 to 20 minutes on medium flame till some of the liquid dries up.
.Serve hot with bhaturas or nans.
1 cup kabuli chana(Garbanzo Beans)
1 tbsp chana dal (split Bengal gram)
2 black cardamoms
1" stick of cinnamon
2 tea bags
4 tbsp oil
1 cup chopped onions
1 1/2 tsp pomegranate powder
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp chopped ginger
2 tsp chopped green chillies
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp chana masala
salt to taste
Bhaturas or nan for serving
Method
.Wash and soak the kabuli chana and chana dal overnight.
.Drain, wash again, add 2 cups of water, big cardamoms, cinnamon and teabags and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
.Reduce the flame and cook for 20 minutes.
.Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
.Strain and reserve the liquid but discard the teabags.
.Keep the kabuli chana liquid aside separately.
.Heat the oil in a pan, add the onions and sauté till they turn translucent.
.Add the pomegranate powder and cook while stirring continuously till the onions turn golden brown.
.Add the tomatoes, ginger and green chillies and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
.Add the coriander powder, chilli powder and Punjabi garam masala and sauté till the tomatoes are cooked and the mixture leaves oil.
.Add the chana masala, the reserved liquid and a little salt if required and mix gently.
.Cook for 15 to 20 minutes on medium flame till some of the liquid dries up.
.Serve hot with bhaturas or nans.
MALAI KULFI
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup condensed milk
1/4 cup milk powder
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
Method
.Combine all the ingredients together and bring to a boil. Add the cardamom powder.
.Simmer for 10 minutes till the mixture thickens. Cool completely.
.Pour into 4 kulfi moulds and freeze overnight till firm.
.To unmould, allow the moulds to remain outside the refrigerator for 5 minutes and then unmould by inserting a wooden skewer, stick or a fork, in the centre of the kulfi and pulling it out
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup condensed milk
1/4 cup milk powder
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
Method
.Combine all the ingredients together and bring to a boil. Add the cardamom powder.
.Simmer for 10 minutes till the mixture thickens. Cool completely.
.Pour into 4 kulfi moulds and freeze overnight till firm.
.To unmould, allow the moulds to remain outside the refrigerator for 5 minutes and then unmould by inserting a wooden skewer, stick or a fork, in the centre of the kulfi and pulling it out
KESAR PISTA LASSI
Ingredients
a few strands saffron
2 tbsp chopped pistachios
1 1/2 cups fresh curds
1 1/2 cups full fat milk
8 tsp powdered sugar
4 to 5 ice-cubes
Method
.Heat a non-stick pan on a slow flame, add the saffron strands and dry roast for about 10 seconds.
.Add 2 tbsp of milk mix gently and keep aside for about 15 minutes.
.Combine all the ingredients except the ice-cubes and blend in a mixer for 3-4 minutes.
.Pour into 4 individual glasses and serve immediately.
a few strands saffron
2 tbsp chopped pistachios
1 1/2 cups fresh curds
1 1/2 cups full fat milk
8 tsp powdered sugar
4 to 5 ice-cubes
Method
.Heat a non-stick pan on a slow flame, add the saffron strands and dry roast for about 10 seconds.
.Add 2 tbsp of milk mix gently and keep aside for about 15 minutes.
.Combine all the ingredients except the ice-cubes and blend in a mixer for 3-4 minutes.
.Pour into 4 individual glasses and serve immediately.
DAL MAKHANI
Ingredients
3/4 cup whole black lentil
2 tbsp kidney beans
salt to taste
3 tbsp butter
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 green chillies
1" stick of cinnamon
2 cloves (
3 cardamoms
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/5 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 1/2 cups fresh tomato puree
3/4 cup (150 grams) cream
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) (dhania) and 1 tbsp for the garnish
Method
1.Clean, wash and soak the whole urad and rajma overnight.
2.Drain, add 2 cups of water and salt and pressure cook for 20-25 minutes till the dals are overcooked.
3.Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
4.Whisk till the dal is almost mashed. Keep aside.
5.For the tempering, heat the butter in a deep pan and add the cumin seeds.
6.When the cumin seeds crackle, add the green chillies, cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms, onions and ginger-garlic paste and sauté till the onions turn golden brown in colour.
7.Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder and tomato pulp and cook over a medium flame till the mixture leaves oil.
8.Add the dal, ¾ cup of water and salt if required and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
9.Add the cream and mix well. Simmer for 2 to 3 more minutes.
10.Serve hot garnished with coriander and butter.
3/4 cup whole black lentil
2 tbsp kidney beans
salt to taste
3 tbsp butter
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 green chillies
1" stick of cinnamon
2 cloves (
3 cardamoms
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/5 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 1/2 cups fresh tomato puree
3/4 cup (150 grams) cream
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) (dhania) and 1 tbsp for the garnish
Method
1.Clean, wash and soak the whole urad and rajma overnight.
2.Drain, add 2 cups of water and salt and pressure cook for 20-25 minutes till the dals are overcooked.
3.Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
4.Whisk till the dal is almost mashed. Keep aside.
5.For the tempering, heat the butter in a deep pan and add the cumin seeds.
6.When the cumin seeds crackle, add the green chillies, cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms, onions and ginger-garlic paste and sauté till the onions turn golden brown in colour.
7.Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder and tomato pulp and cook over a medium flame till the mixture leaves oil.
8.Add the dal, ¾ cup of water and salt if required and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
9.Add the cream and mix well. Simmer for 2 to 3 more minutes.
10.Serve hot garnished with coriander and butter.
PANEER PASANDA
Ingredients
For The Patties
1 1/2 cups grated paneer
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/4 tsp freshly crushed black pepper
2 tbsp plain flour
salt to taste
bread crumbs for coating
2 tbsp oil for cooking
For Paste (A)
3/4 cup chopped onions
5 cloves of garlic
6" of ginger
2 tbsp cashewnuts
For Paste (B)
oil for deep-frying
1/2 cup sliced onions
For The Gravy
2 tbsp oil or Butter
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
3/4 cup fresh thick curds,
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
Fresh coriander for the garnish
Method
For the Patties
.Combine all the ingredients, except the bread crumbs and oil, and mix well.
.Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each portion into flat round patty.
.Roll in bread crumbs in such a way that the patty are evenly coated from all sides.
4.Heat the oil on a non-stick tava and cook the patty on both sides till they are golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
For paste A
.Combine all the ingredients with 1 cup of water and boil for 15-20 minutes.
.Cool and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
For paste B
.Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry the onions in oil till they are golden brown.
.Drain on absorbent paper and then blend to a smooth paste in a blender. Keep aside.
For the gravy
.Heat the oil in a pan, add the paste A and cook on a low flame for a few minutes.
.Add the chilli powder and punjabi garam masala, mix well and cook again for a few minutes.
.Add the curds, mix well and go on stirring for 5 minutes.
.Add the paste B, salt and cook till oil separates from the gravy.
.Add ½ cup of water and bring to boil.
How to proceed
.Arrange the paneer patties in a plate. Pour the hot gravy on the top.
.Serve hot garnished with coriander.
For The Patties
1 1/2 cups grated paneer
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/4 tsp freshly crushed black pepper
2 tbsp plain flour
salt to taste
bread crumbs for coating
2 tbsp oil for cooking
For Paste (A)
3/4 cup chopped onions
5 cloves of garlic
6" of ginger
2 tbsp cashewnuts
For Paste (B)
oil for deep-frying
1/2 cup sliced onions
For The Gravy
2 tbsp oil or Butter
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
3/4 cup fresh thick curds,
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
Fresh coriander for the garnish
Method
For the Patties
.Combine all the ingredients, except the bread crumbs and oil, and mix well.
.Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each portion into flat round patty.
.Roll in bread crumbs in such a way that the patty are evenly coated from all sides.
4.Heat the oil on a non-stick tava and cook the patty on both sides till they are golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
For paste A
.Combine all the ingredients with 1 cup of water and boil for 15-20 minutes.
.Cool and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
For paste B
.Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry the onions in oil till they are golden brown.
.Drain on absorbent paper and then blend to a smooth paste in a blender. Keep aside.
For the gravy
.Heat the oil in a pan, add the paste A and cook on a low flame for a few minutes.
.Add the chilli powder and punjabi garam masala, mix well and cook again for a few minutes.
.Add the curds, mix well and go on stirring for 5 minutes.
.Add the paste B, salt and cook till oil separates from the gravy.
.Add ½ cup of water and bring to boil.
How to proceed
.Arrange the paneer patties in a plate. Pour the hot gravy on the top.
.Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
GRILLED SWEET AND HOT PANEER
Ingredients
20 pieces low-fat paneer,cut into 25 mm. (1”) cubes
1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions (including greens)
3/4 tbsp sugar substitute
1/2 tbsp red chilli sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
? tsp lemon rind
1/2 tbsp grated garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp oil
salt to taste
Barbeque sauce
Method
.Combine all the ingredients along with ¼ cup of barbeque sauce in a bowl, toss gently and keep aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
.Arrange the paneer cubes equally on four satay sticks and keep aside.
.Heat on a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook all the satays, using 1 tsp of oil, till the paneer turns light brown in colour on all the sides.
.Serve hot with the remaining ¼ cup of barbeque sauce.
20 pieces low-fat paneer,cut into 25 mm. (1”) cubes
1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions (including greens)
3/4 tbsp sugar substitute
1/2 tbsp red chilli sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
? tsp lemon rind
1/2 tbsp grated garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp oil
salt to taste
Barbeque sauce
Method
.Combine all the ingredients along with ¼ cup of barbeque sauce in a bowl, toss gently and keep aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
.Arrange the paneer cubes equally on four satay sticks and keep aside.
.Heat on a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook all the satays, using 1 tsp of oil, till the paneer turns light brown in colour on all the sides.
.Serve hot with the remaining ¼ cup of barbeque sauce.
CORN SPINCH BREAD
Ingredients
For The Dough
1 cup maize flour
1/4 cup chopped spinach
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
2 tsp oil
salt to taste
1/4 tsp oil for kneading
To Be Mixed Into A Stuffing
1/2 cup grated paneer
1/4 cup boiled and crushed green peas
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
whole wheat flour for rolling
oil for cooking
butter for serving
Method
For the dough
.Combine all ingredients together in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Keep aside.
.Knead again using oil till smooth and divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
.Roll out each portion into 100 mm. (4") diameter circles using a little wheat flour for rolling.
How to proceed
.Divide the stuffing into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
.Place a dough circle on a clean, dry surface and place one portion of the stuffing in the centre, fold the edges over the stuffing to make a square.
.Press it lightly to seal the stuffing, flatten the dough and roll out again into a square of 125 mm. (5") using a little flour for rolling.
.Heat a tava (griddle) and cook the paratha on both sides, using a little oil till both sides turn golden brown in colour.
.Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more parathas. Serve hot with a dollop of butter.
Handy tips:
1.In the dough, instead of spinach, you can add chopped greens like shredded cabbage, fenugreek leaves etc for a variation.
2.One can add tofu and mint in the stuffing instead of paneer.
For The Dough
1 cup maize flour
1/4 cup chopped spinach
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
2 tsp oil
salt to taste
1/4 tsp oil for kneading
To Be Mixed Into A Stuffing
1/2 cup grated paneer
1/4 cup boiled and crushed green peas
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
whole wheat flour for rolling
oil for cooking
butter for serving
Method
For the dough
.Combine all ingredients together in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Keep aside.
.Knead again using oil till smooth and divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
.Roll out each portion into 100 mm. (4") diameter circles using a little wheat flour for rolling.
How to proceed
.Divide the stuffing into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
.Place a dough circle on a clean, dry surface and place one portion of the stuffing in the centre, fold the edges over the stuffing to make a square.
.Press it lightly to seal the stuffing, flatten the dough and roll out again into a square of 125 mm. (5") using a little flour for rolling.
.Heat a tava (griddle) and cook the paratha on both sides, using a little oil till both sides turn golden brown in colour.
.Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more parathas. Serve hot with a dollop of butter.
Handy tips:
1.In the dough, instead of spinach, you can add chopped greens like shredded cabbage, fenugreek leaves etc for a variation.
2.One can add tofu and mint in the stuffing instead of paneer.
CARROT AND GRAPE JUICE
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups carrots , roughly chopped
2 cups black grapes
1/2 tsp cumin seeds powder
2 pinches black salt
1 cup crushed ice
Method
.Combine the carrots with ¾ cup of water in a mixer and blend to a smooth juice. Strain the juice.
.Combine the carrot juice, black grapes, cumin seed powder and black salt in a mixer and blend well to a smooth juice.
.In each rock glass, place ¼ cup of crushed ice. Pour equal quantity of the juice over it. Serve immediately.
1 1/2 cups carrots , roughly chopped
2 cups black grapes
1/2 tsp cumin seeds powder
2 pinches black salt
1 cup crushed ice
Method
.Combine the carrots with ¾ cup of water in a mixer and blend to a smooth juice. Strain the juice.
.Combine the carrot juice, black grapes, cumin seed powder and black salt in a mixer and blend well to a smooth juice.
.In each rock glass, place ¼ cup of crushed ice. Pour equal quantity of the juice over it. Serve immediately.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
CHINESE SOUP
Ingredients
2 tbsp finely chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp finely chopped cauliflower
2 tbsp finely chopped carrots
2 tbsp finely chopped cabbage
2 tsp finely chopped garlic
2 tsp chopped ginger
4 1/2 cups Clear Vegetable Stock
1 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves
1 tbsp chopped coriander
3 tsp soy sauce
2 pcs cornflour dissolved in ½ cup water
a pinch of M.S.G , optional
1 tbsp oil
salt and pepper to taste
For the toppingChilli Oil
chopped coriander
Method
.Heat the oil in a wok over a high flame. Add the garlic, ginger, tomatoes, cauliflower, carrot, cabbage and MSG and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
.Add the stock, mint, coriander, soya sauce, salt and pepper.
.Add the cornflour mixture to the soup and boil for 1 minute. Top with the chilli oil and coriander.
.Serve hot.
2 tbsp finely chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp finely chopped cauliflower
2 tbsp finely chopped carrots
2 tbsp finely chopped cabbage
2 tsp finely chopped garlic
2 tsp chopped ginger
4 1/2 cups Clear Vegetable Stock
1 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves
1 tbsp chopped coriander
3 tsp soy sauce
2 pcs cornflour dissolved in ½ cup water
a pinch of M.S.G , optional
1 tbsp oil
salt and pepper to taste
For the toppingChilli Oil
chopped coriander
Method
.Heat the oil in a wok over a high flame. Add the garlic, ginger, tomatoes, cauliflower, carrot, cabbage and MSG and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
.Add the stock, mint, coriander, soya sauce, salt and pepper.
.Add the cornflour mixture to the soup and boil for 1 minute. Top with the chilli oil and coriander.
.Serve hot.
VEGETABLE FRIED RICE
Ingredients
2 cups chinese rice
1/2 cup french beans , cut diagonally into thin strips
1/2 cup carrot , cut into long thin strips
1/2 cup shredded capsicum
1 tbsp chopped celery
1 cup chopped spring onions whites
1 tsp soy sauce
1 cup chopped spring onion greens
a pinch of M.S.G (optional)
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Method
.Heat the oil in a pan, add the vegetables, celery, spring onion whites and ajinomoto and sauté over a high flame for 3 to 4 minutes till the vegetables soften.
.Add the rice, soya sauce, spring onion greens and salt. Mix well and sauté for 2 minutes.
.Serve hot.
2 cups chinese rice
1/2 cup french beans , cut diagonally into thin strips
1/2 cup carrot , cut into long thin strips
1/2 cup shredded capsicum
1 tbsp chopped celery
1 cup chopped spring onions whites
1 tsp soy sauce
1 cup chopped spring onion greens
a pinch of M.S.G (optional)
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Method
.Heat the oil in a pan, add the vegetables, celery, spring onion whites and ajinomoto and sauté over a high flame for 3 to 4 minutes till the vegetables soften.
.Add the rice, soya sauce, spring onion greens and salt. Mix well and sauté for 2 minutes.
.Serve hot.
GARLIC SOUCE DIPPED BABY CORN AND BROCCOLI
Ingredients
1 cup sliced baby corn
1 cup blanched broccoli florets
2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
a pinch of M.S.G , optional
1/2 cup tomato puree
2 tsp cornflour dissolved in ½ cup of water
A pinch of sugar , optional
2 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Method
.Heat the oil in a wok over a high flame, add the ginger, garlic and green chillies and stir-fry for a few seconds.
.Add the baby corn and broccoli and MSG and cook for a few minutes.
.Add the tomato purée and mix well.
.Add the cornflour mixture and salt and cook for a few minutes. If you like, add a pinch of sugar.
.Serve hot.
1 cup sliced baby corn
1 cup blanched broccoli florets
2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
a pinch of M.S.G , optional
1/2 cup tomato puree
2 tsp cornflour dissolved in ½ cup of water
A pinch of sugar , optional
2 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Method
.Heat the oil in a wok over a high flame, add the ginger, garlic and green chillies and stir-fry for a few seconds.
.Add the baby corn and broccoli and MSG and cook for a few minutes.
.Add the tomato purée and mix well.
.Add the cornflour mixture and salt and cook for a few minutes. If you like, add a pinch of sugar.
.Serve hot.
PANEER ACHARI
Ingredients
1 cup paneer cubes
1 tsp fennel seeds
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
5 to 6 fenugreek seeds
1 tsp nigella seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp asafoetida
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp black salt
3/4 cup fresh curds
1 tsp plain flour
3 tbsp chopped corriander
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Method
.Mix the fennel seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, nigella seeds, cumin seeds and asafoetida in a small bowl.
.Heat the oil and add the seed mixture.
.When they crackle, add the onion and saute till it turns translucent.
.Add the paneer, turmeric, chilli powder, black salt and stir for some time.
.Add the curds, sprinkle the plain flour and mix well.
.Add the coriander and salt and bring to a boil.
.Serve hot with rice or nans.
1 cup paneer cubes
1 tsp fennel seeds
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
5 to 6 fenugreek seeds
1 tsp nigella seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp asafoetida
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp black salt
3/4 cup fresh curds
1 tsp plain flour
3 tbsp chopped corriander
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Method
.Mix the fennel seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, nigella seeds, cumin seeds and asafoetida in a small bowl.
.Heat the oil and add the seed mixture.
.When they crackle, add the onion and saute till it turns translucent.
.Add the paneer, turmeric, chilli powder, black salt and stir for some time.
.Add the curds, sprinkle the plain flour and mix well.
.Add the coriander and salt and bring to a boil.
.Serve hot with rice or nans.
Monday, April 11, 2011
TANDOORI PANEER TIKKA
Ingredients
2 cups paneer , cut into
50 mm. (2") x 12 mm.( 1/2") cubes
Chutney
To Be Mixed Into A Marinade
1/2 cup thick curds, whisked
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp chopped coriander
1 tsp chaat masala
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Method
.Combine the paneer cubes with the prepared marinade and toss gently till the marinate coats the paneer pieces evenly from all sides. Keep aside for 15 minutes.
.Arrange the paneer pieces on the wire rack in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) and grill till the paneer is done (approx. 15 minutes).
.Remove from the oven and serve hot.
2 cups paneer , cut into
50 mm. (2") x 12 mm.( 1/2") cubes
Chutney
To Be Mixed Into A Marinade
1/2 cup thick curds, whisked
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp chopped coriander
1 tsp chaat masala
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Method
.Combine the paneer cubes with the prepared marinade and toss gently till the marinate coats the paneer pieces evenly from all sides. Keep aside for 15 minutes.
.Arrange the paneer pieces on the wire rack in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) and grill till the paneer is done (approx. 15 minutes).
.Remove from the oven and serve hot.
AMRITSARI PANEER TIKKA
Ingredients
Chutney
To Be Mixed Into A Marinade
2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 tsp carom seeds
of mixed fruits food color
salt to taste
1/2 tsp chilli powder
Other Ingredients
2 cups paneer , cut into 2” x 1/2" x 1/2" strips
besan (Bengal gram flour) , dry roasted
oil for deep-frying
1 tbsp chaat masala for sprinkling
Method
.Combine the paneer strips with the prepared marinade and toss gently till the marinate coats the paneer strips evenly from all sides. Keep aside for 15 minutes.
.Sprinkle besan on the marinated paneer strips and mix gently so that the besan coats the paneer evenly from all sides.
.Heat the oil in a kadhai on a medium flame and deep-fry the paneer pieces till golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
.Serve hot sprinkled with chaat masala.
Chutney
To Be Mixed Into A Marinade
2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 tsp carom seeds
of mixed fruits food color
salt to taste
1/2 tsp chilli powder
Other Ingredients
2 cups paneer , cut into 2” x 1/2" x 1/2" strips
besan (Bengal gram flour) , dry roasted
oil for deep-frying
1 tbsp chaat masala for sprinkling
Method
.Combine the paneer strips with the prepared marinade and toss gently till the marinate coats the paneer strips evenly from all sides. Keep aside for 15 minutes.
.Sprinkle besan on the marinated paneer strips and mix gently so that the besan coats the paneer evenly from all sides.
.Heat the oil in a kadhai on a medium flame and deep-fry the paneer pieces till golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
.Serve hot sprinkled with chaat masala.
MAKHMALI PANEER TIKKA
Ingredients
3 cups paneer , 2” cubes
Chutney
To Be Mixed Into A Marinade
3/4 cup thick fresh hung curds
1/4 cup cheese spread
1 tsp green chilli paste
2 tbsp cashewnut powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
Method
.Combine the paneer cubes with the prepared marinade and toss gently till the paste coats the paneer pieces evenly from all sides. Keep aside for 15 minutes.
.Arrange the paneer pieces on the wire rack in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) and grill till the paneer is done (approx. 15 minutes).
.Remove from the oven and serve hot.
PAHADI PANEER TIKKA
Ingredients
2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) ,1" cubes
1 cup onions ,1" cubes
1 cup capsicum ,1" cubes
1 cup tomatoes ,1" cubes
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Chutney
To Be Ground To A Smooth Green Marinade
1 cup chopped mint leaves
1/2 cup chopped coriander
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp chopped green chillies
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh cream
2 tbsp fresh curds
salt to taste
Method
.Thread the one piece of each paneer, onion, capsicum and tomato onto a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining toothpicks to make more tikkas.
.Apply the green marinade on the tikkas and keep aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
.Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and sauté till the tikkas turn golden brown on all sides.
.Remove from the flame and serve immediately.
2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) ,1" cubes
1 cup onions ,1" cubes
1 cup capsicum ,1" cubes
1 cup tomatoes ,1" cubes
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Chutney
To Be Ground To A Smooth Green Marinade
1 cup chopped mint leaves
1/2 cup chopped coriander
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp chopped green chillies
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh cream
2 tbsp fresh curds
salt to taste
Method
.Thread the one piece of each paneer, onion, capsicum and tomato onto a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining toothpicks to make more tikkas.
.Apply the green marinade on the tikkas and keep aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
.Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and sauté till the tikkas turn golden brown on all sides.
.Remove from the flame and serve immediately.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
AVOCADO HUMMUS WRAP SANDWICH
A healthy California-style avocado hummus wrap sandwich recipe with sprouts.
Ingredients:
1 flour tortilla
3 tbsp prepared Garlic hummus
1/4 avocado, sliced thin
1/3 cup alfalfa sprouts
tomato slices
cucumber slices (optional)
Method
Spread the hummus down the center of a flour tortilla. Arrange other ingredients on top of hummus and wrap it up for a quick vegetarian and vegan hummus sandwich wrap.
Ingredients:
1 flour tortilla
3 tbsp prepared Garlic hummus
1/4 avocado, sliced thin
1/3 cup alfalfa sprouts
tomato slices
cucumber slices (optional)
Method
Spread the hummus down the center of a flour tortilla. Arrange other ingredients on top of hummus and wrap it up for a quick vegetarian and vegan hummus sandwich wrap.
HUMMUS RECIEPE
Ingredients:•
15 ounce can chickpeas, drained
cloves garlic, minced 4 to 6 pieces
1/3 cup tahini( paste or powder of seasme seed)
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tbsp water
1 tsp onion powder
3/4 tsp garlic salt
Method
Puree all ingredients together in a food processor or blender, scraping the sides as needed. You may need to add a bit more water to get the consistency that you prefer.
this can be use with cracker or breads.
15 ounce can chickpeas, drained
cloves garlic, minced 4 to 6 pieces
1/3 cup tahini( paste or powder of seasme seed)
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tbsp water
1 tsp onion powder
3/4 tsp garlic salt
Method
Puree all ingredients together in a food processor or blender, scraping the sides as needed. You may need to add a bit more water to get the consistency that you prefer.
this can be use with cracker or breads.
Monday, February 7, 2011
GREEN PEAS TIKKI
Ingredients
To Be Mixed Together Into A Green Peas Stuffing
1 cup boiled and coarsely crushed green peas
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
For The Covering
1/2 cup semolina (rava)
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) green chilli paste
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste
1/2 tsp oil for kneading
Other Ingredients
oil for deep-frying
Accompaniments
green chutney
tomato ketchup
Method
For the covering
.Boil 1 cup of water in a deep pan.
.Remove from the flame, add the semolina, ginger-green chilli paste, sugar and salt, and mix well so that no lumps remain.
.Cover with a lid and keep aside for 2 minutes.
.Transfer the mixture to a plate and keep aside to cool slightly.
.Knead the mixture using oil to a smooth and soft dough. Cover with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside.
How to proceed
.Divide the dough and the stuffing into 8 equal portions and keep aside.
.Take a portion of the dough and shape it between your palms to a 75 mm. (3”) diameter circle.
.Form a depression in the centre of the circle, place a portion of the stuffing and bring together the edges in the centre to seal the stuffing.
.Roll again while pressing gently between your palms to a 50 mm. (2”) diameter flat tikki.
.Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 7 more tikkis.
.Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry the tikkis till they turn golden brown in color from both the sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
Ready to serve or you can pack it for to go.
To Be Mixed Together Into A Green Peas Stuffing
1 cup boiled and coarsely crushed green peas
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
For The Covering
1/2 cup semolina (rava)
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) green chilli paste
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste
1/2 tsp oil for kneading
Other Ingredients
oil for deep-frying
Accompaniments
green chutney
tomato ketchup
Method
For the covering
.Boil 1 cup of water in a deep pan.
.Remove from the flame, add the semolina, ginger-green chilli paste, sugar and salt, and mix well so that no lumps remain.
.Cover with a lid and keep aside for 2 minutes.
.Transfer the mixture to a plate and keep aside to cool slightly.
.Knead the mixture using oil to a smooth and soft dough. Cover with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside.
How to proceed
.Divide the dough and the stuffing into 8 equal portions and keep aside.
.Take a portion of the dough and shape it between your palms to a 75 mm. (3”) diameter circle.
.Form a depression in the centre of the circle, place a portion of the stuffing and bring together the edges in the centre to seal the stuffing.
.Roll again while pressing gently between your palms to a 50 mm. (2”) diameter flat tikki.
.Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 7 more tikkis.
.Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry the tikkis till they turn golden brown in color from both the sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
Ready to serve or you can pack it for to go.
CORN BHEL CHAT
Ingredients
2 tsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 cup boiled green peas
1 cup boiled sweet corn kernels
1/4 cup chopped and boiled potatoes
2 tbsp chopped tomatoes
salt to taste
1/4 cup Khajur Imli ki Chutney
1/2 tsp chaat masala
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander
2 tbsp sev and 2 tbsp pomogranate seeds for the garnish
Method
.Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
.When the crackle, add the onions and sauté for 2 minutes.
.Add the green peas, corn and potatoes and mix well. Remove from the flame and keep aside to cool.
.When cool, add the tomatoes, salt, khatti-meethi chutney, chaat masala and coriander and mix well.
.Serve immediately garnished with sev and pomegranate seeds.
2 tsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 cup boiled green peas
1 cup boiled sweet corn kernels
1/4 cup chopped and boiled potatoes
2 tbsp chopped tomatoes
salt to taste
1/4 cup Khajur Imli ki Chutney
1/2 tsp chaat masala
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander
2 tbsp sev and 2 tbsp pomogranate seeds for the garnish
Method
.Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
.When the crackle, add the onions and sauté for 2 minutes.
.Add the green peas, corn and potatoes and mix well. Remove from the flame and keep aside to cool.
.When cool, add the tomatoes, salt, khatti-meethi chutney, chaat masala and coriander and mix well.
.Serve immediately garnished with sev and pomegranate seeds.
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