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GOBI LOLLIPOPS 1970-01-01 00:59:59 You don't have to take a long time to make these tasty, lovely looking gobi lollipops.Yes these are indeed beautiful to look at, simple to cook and very tasty too.INGREDIENTS:1/2 Medium sized Cauliflower cut into big flower heads3 Tbsp Besan Powder2 Tbsp Corn Flour1 Tbsp Rava1 Tbsp Rice Powder1 Tbsp Butter - melted2 Tbsp Chili Powder1 tsp Cumin Powder1tsp Coriander Powder.5 tsp Turmeric Powder1 tsp Garam Masala PowderRed Food ColorOil for fryingMETHOD:Mix in all the above mentioned powder ingredients with little water to make a nice thick batter. Add in nice and hot melted butter to it.Now add the food colour.Dip nice big flower-heads into this batter and deep fry them until nicely browned and cooked.Serve hot and crisp with Coriander-coconut Chutney and Sweet chutney.
SPINACH PULAV 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Spinach is one of the most commonly available vegetable, large grocery stores or small markets all offer spinach/palak. Spinach needs very gentle handling as they bruise easily and these bruise spots will lead to decay. So I try and cook it ASAP when they are fresh and nice, crisp and tender.Here is the recipe for very healthy, green and tasty rice.INGREDIENTS:1 Bunch Palak/Spinach chopped1 Carrot -grated1 Big Onion chopped finely1 Tbsp Jeera Seeds1 Tbsp Ginger-Garlic-Green Chili Paste2 Cloves1 tsp Red Chili Powder1 Tbsp Garam Masala Powder1 tsp fresh Pepper Powder2 Tbsp Olive Oil/Butter2 Cups Basmati RiceMETHOD:Heat the butter or oil and then add jeera seeds and when jeera starts sputtering add onions and fry them until onions turn brown. Now add ginger-garlic-green chili paste and fry until the raw smell of garlic goes.Now add the rest of the masala ingredients like chili powder, pepper powder,garam masala powder and saute it for a minute.To this add chopped spinach and some salt and
FIG CUPCAKES - EGGLESS 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Gooey cakes and muffins are one of my specialities when comes to baking ; and lately I have rarely been making them. Last week I suddenly had a strong urge to eat something spongy and sweet. So I came up with this recipe as I had figs lying in my fridge since quite sometime.These tender little cupcakes taste like dessert! The flavour of the baked and caramelized fig is just rich and perfect. A nice steaming cup of coffee/tea with these irresistible cupcakes has to be one of the best combos on a sugar starved evening.(P.S.: The teeny fine sand-like texture inside the figs just adds to the taste in the bite)INGREDIENTS:2 Cup All Purpose Flour/Maida1tsp Baking Soda(not baking powder)1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar1 Cup Seedless Fig.75 Cup Butter1 Cup Veg.Oil1.25 MilkMETHOD:Soak Fig in hot milk for about 2 to 3 hrs.Preheat the oven for 360 degree.Grind the fig with the above milk in the food processor.To this add in the rest of the ingredients and mix it in the food processor.Add the above to Read more:EGGLESS
BANANA BREAD DOSA 1970-01-01 00:59:59 There are dozens of recipes for banana dosa, but this is the one that's "the classic" and because it turns out so soft and fluffy just like bread or pancake I named it Banana Bread Dosa. This with Tindoora in coconut gravy would be a real treat on a Saturday morning. It would be pretty good with just the normal coconut chutney as well. I have been asked asked from many of my friends to publish this recipe in my blog. Well, you all here it is!INGREDIENTS:2 Cups rice2 tsp of Methi seeds2 Nicely Ripe BananasSalt as per tasteMETHOD:Soak rice along with methi seeds for about 3 hours and grind then along with nice ripe bananas and salt as per taste into a nice thick smooth batter.Keep this batter in a warm place( i always keep the batter in oven with the lights on specially in winter) for about 8 to 12 hours.The batter nicely rises up the next day.Heat the girdle and pour the batter evenly and make a nice thick dosa. You will see nice small holes forming in the dosas making it as soft as br Read more:BANANA BREAD
TINDOORA IN COCONUT GRAVY 1970-01-01 00:59:59 This dish is called as "Huli Menasina Kodilu" in Kannada ( Huli = sour/tamarind; Menasu= Chilli; Kodilu=Sambar). As the name indicates this requires minimal ingredients - tamarind and chili added along with coconut. I personally love it with the banana bread dosa b'coz the soft, fluffy and sweetish taste of that dosa goes very well with this spicy kodilu.INGREDIENTS:15 Tindooras5 Hot Red Chilies1 tsp Tamarind Paste1/2 Cup Frozen/Fresh Grated Coconut1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder1 tsp Mustard seeds1 String Curry Leaves5 Garlic Flakes1/2 tsp OilMETHOD:Clean and lightly mash the tindooras (or slit the tindoora's on both sides in the center)Pressure cook these with little salt and water for one whistle and keep it aside.Make a smooth paste of grated coconut+ tamarind+ turmeric powder+ red chilies using the little water that was used to cook the vegetable.Mix all and heat it on low flame until the mixture starts to boil.For seasoning, heat a little oil and add chopped garlic flakes and when
GOBI MANCHURIAN 1970-01-01 00:59:59 You wont believe the compliments that I receive when I greet guests with these wonderful, red- hot manchurian. Each crispy bite offers the savory tastes of ginger, garlic, onions and tomatoes along with the very own flavor of gobi.INGREDIENTS:1 Medium Gobi/Cauliflower - cut into florets1/2 cup Cornflour1/2 cup All Purpose Flour/Maida2 Tbsp Soy Chili Sauce2 Tbsp Green Chili Sauce1 tsp hot Red Chili Powder3 Tbsp Tomato sauce1/2 Capsicum- Sliced lengthwise1 Big Onion -Sliced1 tsp Butter -melted4 Garlic Cloves- Chopped finely1 Tbsp Ginger-Garlic-Green chili paste2 Green chilies - Chopped finely1/2 inch Ginger- Sliced into thin stripsOil for deep fryingMETHOD:Mix cornflour+ maida + Garlic-Green chili paste + melted hot butter+ salt( as per taste) along with little warm water to make a thick paste.Dip Cauliflower florets into this paste and deep fry them until golden brown and set them aside.Now in a kadai heat little oil and fry onions till transparent.To this add chopped garlic cloves and Read more:MANCHURIAN
PAV BHAJI 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Who doesn't like Pav Bhaji? From kids to adults everyone just loves this street food and is thus always a hit with the whole family. I love it mainly because it is a snap to add zippy flavor to fresh veggies. Pav Bhaji is such an excellent meal extender that I always make whenever I feel my menu needs a boost. Sandeepa requested me for this recipe yesterday and here it is for you buddy.INGREDIENTS:PotatoesCarrotBeansCauliflowerMutterCapsicum(optional)1 Big Tomato1 Big Onion1 tsp Paprika1 tsp Red Chili Powder1 tsp Garam Masala Powder1.5 Tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste3 Tbsp Milk1.5 tsp Pav Bhaji Masala1 tsp Tomato Paste(tinned)1tsp Sugar3 Green Chilies1 Sweet Onion - Chopped into small pieces1 Lemon slicedSalt as per tasteButterPav BunsMETHOD:Pressure cook all all the veggies(carrot+potato+capsicum+mutter+beans) except cauliflower with enough salt . Mash them nicely and keep it aside.Now Microwave nicely chopped cauliflower for just 2 mins and keep it aside.In a heavy bottomed pan had little b Read more:BHAJI
CRISP BROWNED BUTTER COOKIES 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Cookies are all-time "must haves" at my place and since they are easy to make, and good for take along or for later (if they remain - which rarely happens!!!) I often make them. Here is an easy recipe for Crisp Butter CookiesINGREDIENTS:1/2 Cup Sugar1/3 Cup butter1 Egg1 tsp Vanilla1 Cup All-Purpose Flour1/2 tsp Baking Powder1/8 tsp Salt3 Tbsp of Chocolate Chips ( any variety) METHOD: Preheat oven to 400 degreeCook butter over medium heat until lightly browned and let it cool completely for 10 mins in a large mixing bowl.To the above add sugar, vanilla and egg and beat well for about 2 mins.Add the rest of the ingredients and beat well on low speed for another 2 to 3 mins or until well mixed. Note: Dough will be very soft but don't panic bcoz that is the way it should be.Stir in chocolate chips. Drop dough by 3/4 spoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten this with bottom of a buttered glass.Bake for 6 to 9 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Enjoy!!!
Lentil Soup 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Soup can begin a meal, or it can be a meal by itself. My better half and I love soups so much that we just have a couple of bowls of soup for dinner at times and nothing else. They feel so light, yet filling and tasty specially during winter. Below please find a healthy and easy-to-make recipe for lentil soup.INGREDIENTS:1Cup Yellow Toor Dal1 Onion1 Big Tomato1 tsp Tomato Paste1 tsp Ginger-Garlic-Green Chili Paste1 tsp Turmeric Powder1 tsp Coriander Powder2 tsp Red Chili Powder1 tsp Fresh Pepper Powder1 Medium Sized Onion Sliced1 Tomato Chopped Roughly1 Clove1/2 tsp SugarCoriander Seeds for garnishingSaltMETHOD:Fry the toor dal in little butter until light brown. To this add enough water+ salt + turmeric Powder and pressure cook them for 3 whistles and cool and grind them to a smooth paste and set aside.In a pan heat little oil and add the chopped onions and fry them with sugar until nicely browned.To this add Tomato + tomato Paste and fry them until soft.Then add all the rest of the m Read more:Lentil
MASALEDHAR POHA 1970-01-01 00:59:59 INGREDIENTS:3 Cups Poha3 Tbsp Groundnuts-Roasted1 Strings Curry leave2 Tbsp Olive OilCoriander LeavesFor Masala Powder:1 tsp Coriander Seeds1 tsp fresh Pepper Powder1tsp Mustard seeds2 Red Chilies1tsp Cumin Seeds1 tsp Sesame seeds(Preferably black)1 String Curry LeavesMETHOD:Sprinkle some water on poha and keep it aside for about half hour.Dry roast all the masala ingredients , grind them dry and keep it aside.Heat oil in a pan and then add the curry leaves and groundnuts and roast the nuts well.To this add the masala powder made above and also the poha and mix all well.Garnish with fresh coriander leavesYour Masaledhar Poha is ready to be served.Tip: the above masala powder can me made in large quantity and stored as they can also be used similarly with cooked rice to make masala bath.
MUSHROOM FRIED RICE 1970-01-01 00:59:59 There are varieties of mushrooms available in grocery stores ranging from most commonly available button mushrooms to the portobella. And if I happen to find fresh mushrooms when I do my grocery shopping, then it automatically adds into my 'must buy list'; consequently fried rice or soup gets added in to my 'must make list'. I frequently fix this speedy dish for my hungry family. Every time I make it I get requests for the recipe and no one believes how easy it is to make!INGREDIENTS:2 Cups Basmati Rice1 Pack Mushroom(button/portobella button)1 Big Onion Sliced1 Tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste1Tbsp Soy sauce1 tsp Sambal Oleak1 tsp pepper powder4 Garlic Cloves chopped1/2 inch Ginger grated1 Jalapeno pepper1 Capsicum sliced5 to 6 Beans chopped1Tbsp Jeera seeds1Tbsp Tomato PasteMETHOD:Heat about 1 Tb spoon of olive oil.To this add nicely washed basmati rice and fry for 3 mins. Add enough water ,cook the rice and let it cool.Now heat about another Tbsp of olive oil and add jeera seeds and ja
ALU MIRCH 1970-01-01 00:59:59 This is my contribution for the Pooja's veggie of the week. Potato was the veggie for this week as Pooja announced last week and it took just 15 mins for me to make this.Yup only 15 mins and it turned out so very beautiful and tasty.I used Red Potatoes as they are healthier than the normal potatoes. Click on the picture below to view the complete beauty of my alu mirch.INGREDIENTS:6 medium Red Potatoes- Chopped into small cubes4 Long Medium hot Green Chilies-Slit and halved1 Tbsp Coriander Seeds4 Hot Red Chilies1.5 Tbsp Kasoori Methi1 String Curry Leaves1 tsp Turmeric Powder1 Tbsp Jeera Seeds2 Tbsp Olive OilSalt as per taste.METHOD:Cook the chopped potatoes in microwave for 5 mins or until done and set aside.Now heat olive oil in a kadai and season with jeera seeds and curry leaves and when jeera starts spluttering and the slit long green chilies and saute for another min or so.To this add the cooked potatoes and salt and cover and cook in low flame for another two mins or so .In Mixe
CABBAGE RICE 1970-01-01 00:59:59 INGREDIENTS:1.5 Cup Cabbage- finely chopped2 Cups Basmati rice1 Medium Onion1 Tbsp Coriander seeds4 Tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves3 Tbsp of fresh/frozen Grated coconut3 Green chilies1 tsp Garam Masala1 Tbsp Jeera seedsLime JuiceSalt as per tasteMETHOD:Wash and cook basmati rice with double amount of water and set it aside to cool.Blend together coriander seeds + coriander leaves + coconut + green chilies into a nice and smooth paste.Now heat about 1 Tbsp of ghee/ oil and add sliced onion and fry it till brown. To this add jeera seeds and fry for another 2 mins.Now add the blended paste and fry for another few mins along with some garam masala powder.Stir in chopped cabbage, add enough salt and cover and cook for sometime until cabbage is nicely cooked. Add lime juice.Mix it with cooked rice and serve hot with raitha.
BUTTER COOKIES 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I love baking and I came across this recipe at "All Recipes.com" site which had very very good reviews.(I love this site as they have reviews for most of their recipes) I tried it out immediately and this turned out to be one of the best butter cookies that I have ever had or made. Here goes the recipe.INGREDIENTS:2.5 Cups All Purpose Flour1 Cup Butter1/2 Cup White Sugar1 Egg1/2 tsp Vanilla ExtractMETHOD:Cream the butter until lightAdd sugar and beat until fluffyBeat in eggs and Vanilla extract and to this blend in the flour.Cover and chill for about and hour and half.Roll the dough just like how you would roll the chapati( use extra flour to roll)Cut into desired shape using cookie cutter.Bake at 350 for 9 to 12 mins.Cool completely on a wired rack.Enjoy!!!
GOBI MATAR CURRY 1970-01-01 00:59:59 This is my entry for Pooja's Theme of the week.INGREDIENTS:1 cup Green Peas/Matar ( Soaked and cooked well)Cauliflower1 Big Onion chopped1 Tomato chopped1/4 bunch(about 5 strands) of Coriander leaves- chopped1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste1 tsp Kitchen King Masala1/2 tsp Coriander Powder1 tsp Red Chili Powder1 Green Chili1 Red Chili1/2 tsp Sugar1/2 tsp Turmeric PowderTamarind2 Tbsp of thick yogurt.Salt as per tasteMETHOD: Cook green peas and cauliflower separately and keep it aside.Heat about 1 Tbsp of butter and saute onions until brown.To this add ginger-garlic paste, green chili, red chili and saute it for another few mins.Now add chopped tomato + coriander leaves along with all the dry masala ingredients and cook until tomatoes are well cooked.Cool and blend into a smooth paste adding yogurt and tamarind paste.To this paste add required amount of water and the veggies and cook on low flame covered for around 5 mins.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.Enjoy!!! Read more:MATAR
CHOCOLATE PASTRY(EGGLESS) 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Happy Valentine's Day to all my buddies. May you and your loved ones live with more love for years to come. Here are some mouth watering Chocolate pastries. When I saw the eggless chocolate cake in Soumya's Blog a while ago, I was very tempted to try it out; so I finally made it yesterday. It turned out very moist and fluffy. Made some changes here and there to make it more like a pastry; am really happy that I made it. Thanx Soumya for this wonderful eggless recipe.INGREDIENTS:1.5 Cups self rising flour2 Cups Sugar1/2 Cup Brown Sugar1.5 tsp Baking Powder1.5 tsp Baking soda3/4 cup Cocoa powderOil - 1/3 cup1 cup- Hot Milk1 Tbsp Vanilla extract1 Cup Hot water1 tsp saltFor Decoration:-Cool WhipChocolate bar- gratedChocolate sauceSprinklesMETHOD:Preheat the oven at 350 degree. Sieve all the dry ingredients twice and keep aside.Put all the rest of the ingredients along with the dry ingredients except milk and water and churn it nicely in the food processor.Now add hot milk and hot water a Read more:EGGLESS
JHATPAT BESAN HALVA 1970-01-01 00:59:59 INGREDIENTS:1 Cup Besan1 Cup Sugar (powdered)1/4 Cup Ghee1/2 Cup Whole MilkSaffronAlmondMETHOD:Spread Besan evenly on a microwavable plate and heat it for 1 min. Then slowly mix the powder using the fork and again heat for another 2 min with mixing the flour here and there in between and thus nicely roasting it.Soak saffron in the above milk.Melt about 3 Tbsp of ghee in a heavy bottomed kadai and then add the above besan and fry until the raw smell of besan is completely gone (besan turns to golden brown). Tip: Keep stirring constantly and do not let it form granules.Now add the remaining ghee( if wanted) and above milk and keep stirring for another few mins until it is all mixed well and forms a single mass. Add Almond slices.Serve hot and enjoy.Note: If you stir and cook more than required don't worry just spread it evenly on a greased plate and let it cool completely, then cut them into desired shape and serve as burfy.Enjoy!!! Read more:HALVA
BAKED ONION - WHEAT BISCUITS 1970-01-01 00:59:59 When I saw Shammi's and LakshmiK's baked methi biscuits I was so thrilled with the idea of baking wheat biscuits (or vada's) instead of deep frying them. Here is a healthy snack which is packed with fiber and is so very easy to make . INGREDIENTS:1.5 Cups Wheat Flour.5 Cup All Purpose Flour/Maida1 Big Onion1 Jalapeno4 Green Chilies1/4 Bunch Coriander leaves1 Tbsp Jeera1 tsp Turmeric powder1 Tbsp Olive OilSalt as per taste METHOD:In a food processor finely chop onions + Green Chilies + Jalapeno + Coriander leaves.To the above add salt and turmeric powder and set aside for about 3 min's. ( This will let onions release water).To the above add the flours + salt + jeera and mix nicely to for a dough like chapathi dough. Note: Do not add water at all to make the dough. The water left from the veggies should be sufficient.Pat some olive oil and set aside for about an hour.Pre-heat the oven for 350 degree.Roll the dough into a thin chapathi and then using a cookie cutter cut them into ro
ROSE ICE CREAM SODA 1970-01-01 00:59:59 There's this ice cream joint in M'lore called Ideals/Pabbas. Oh my god! The ice cream is just perfect and you can't help but fall in love with it. My fav has always been Gadbad (God, I miss that so much). They also had Ice Cream soda, and I somehow always felt this was a very unique combo of soda with rose ice cream. Slurp the whipped ice cream soda and then scoop ice cream and again slurp... Ahhh!!! That feels so good. This is my contribution for Pooja's Theme of the week.INGREDIENTS:2 Scoops of fat free Cool Whip(not whipping cream)1/2 Cup Milk2 Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream4 Tbsp Rose syrupSparkling Water (Soda water)Sugar as desired[Serves 2].METHOD:Whip rose syrup + sugar + cool whip + milk together nice and smooth.Now in the serving cup first add the above, then on top slowly add a scoop of ice cream. Carefully spread another Tbsp of rose syrup on the ice cream. To top this all slowly add little sparkling water/Plain soda.Serve with the straw and a spoon.Enjoy!!!!
ONION GARLIC SOUP & 5 THINGS MEME 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Here is yet another soup made by A for me when I was down with fever and cold (too much contact with kids during teaching makes you fall sick often). If you thought this soup was for only when one is unwell, I suggest you try it and you'll think differently. It's deceptively addictive, and you can drink a whole pot without realizing (which is what I did, and I had him make it again the next day:) ). Its a clear soup with a wonderful, deep flavor which whets your appetite without filling you up.INGREDIENTS:Onion - 2 medium choppedGarlic - 8 clovesHot SauceVeg Broth - 4 (he made a pot, remember!)Olive Oil1 Tbsp Cumin powderThyme, Parsley & Basil (dried seasoning)SaltLime JuiceMETHOD:Roll the garlic in olive oil and keep it on a flat pan or tawa closed (don't fry or saute). Roll it around after few min when you see it turn brown and keep it aside. Tip: Roasting garlic in this manner removes the pungency of garlic, yet gives it a strong roasted flavor. Fry the onions until brown using l
TRI COLORED RICE 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Sometimes I get so tired of using spices and just feel like going simple yet healthy, quick yet tasty, above all colourful. Yes I am a strong believer that anything that is presented well also adds a little lustre to the taste of the dish.I have seen a lot of recipes for Tri Colored Rice in many of my buddies' blogs. Everyone has their own version for this and I am sure all of them would taste equally good. This is my contribution for Pooja's Theme of the Week-Orange, White and Green. Here I omitted all the spices or sauces and kept it simple using just the veggies.INGREDIENTS:Whites-2 cups Basmati riceMushroom - I used white baby mushrooms1 Big Onion5 cloves of GarlicOranges-Capsicum( I used orange)CarrotsGreens-Beans3 Green chilies1 JalapenoOthers-Salt and pepperLemon JuiceMETHOD:Wash, clean and cook the basmatti rice and cool.Cook Carrot and beans in the microwave- for around 4 mins.Tip: For most of the rice dishes, I always cook veggies in the microwave. Wash and chop the veggie
PLAGIARISM - SHOCKING !!! 1970-01-01 00:59:59 One of my buddies (many thanks to Trupti) alerted me to a website Andhramirchy where my pictures and recipes were copied without any changes - not just a couple, but a whole lot. That website even has the pictures with RecipeJunction written clearly on it.Imagine my shock and disappointment when I realized how much that person has stolen. When Saffronhut mentioned her similar incident few months ago, I was shocked at the lengths even reputed websites thieve, and now this has happened to myself. I felt so cheated all morning and was feeling so down. Why would anyone do this without giving any credit to the actual person?Here's a list of all my recipes that this person has just plagiarized like no end (few titles have been changed, and that's all the credit that can be taken):Capsicum Upma, Masaladar Poha, Mallige Idli's, Banana Bread Dosha, Paper Dosa, Schezwan fried rices, Spicy Pongal, Mint Rice, Channa Biryani(fried Rice), Palak Pulao(spinach fried rice), Mushroom Fried Rice, Dha
CABBAGE NOODLE SOUP 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Who doesn't like Maggi noodles? As a child I used to ask mama to make this almost every other evening. I remember those days when two little girls(me & sis) used to sit out in the balcony slurping the long yummy and spicy Maggi noodles. Do I still love it? You betcha, even my hubby enjoys it as much as I. So last weekend I wanted to relish that taste in a different way. I used Maggi noodles as the base for cabbage soup, it is very easy to make, gorgeous to look at, and so easy to devour.INGREDIENTS:1 Packet Maggi Noodles1 Tin Veg. Broth3 Cups water2 Green chilies1 Jalapeno Pepper1 Tbsp Italian seasoning1 Medium Onion Chopped3 Garlic Cloves1 tsp Paprika Powder1 Cup fresh grated Cabbage1 tsp Olive oilPepperSalt as per tasteMETHOD:Heat oil and saute finely chopped onions until transparent.Add garlic and paprika and saute it until the raw smell goes.To this add finely chopped green chilies and jalapeno pepper and saute it and add veg. broth + 3 cups of water + pepper and bring it to boil
SET-DOSA 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Having eaten countless varieties of breakfast dishes, Set-Dosa has always been one of my family favorites. Set-Dosa is always served as a pair as the name indicates. Don't be deceived by the simplicity, the butter milk and poha being the main ingredients bring out the flavor and add the soft fluffy texture to this dosa. Set dosas are normally served with spicy kurma. There are more versions to this dish than you can count, here's mine.INGREDIENTS:2 Cups rice1 cup butter milk/yogurt1 tsp Methi seeds1 cup PohaSalt as per taste.METHOD:Wash and soak rice + methi seeds in warm water for 2 hours.Wet the poha with little waterGrind the above along with buttermilk/yogurt + poha+ salt into a very smooth thick batter.Keep it in a warm place for fermentation for about 8-12 hrs.The batter will come up nicely if it is fermented well.The thickness of the batter should be such as when poured onto a heated griddle it should automatically set itself into a nice thick circle.Cook both sides on medi
PIZZA BISCUITS 1970-01-01 00:59:59 When I saw Mini Pizza at Soumya's (Home Spices) blog I really loved the idea and wanted to try it out. I changed it a bit by making them thin like biscuits, so named it Pizza Biscuits. Thanx Soumya for the lovely idea. This is my contribution for Coffee's MBP.INGREDIENTS:Pizza Dough (I used home made)Tomato KetchupOnion chopped very finelySambal OelekOlives (pickled)Sun Dried Tomatoes - slicedCheese (of your choice)Garlic PowderMETHOD:Pre-Heat the oven at 350 degree.Mix in tomato ketchup with little Sambal Oelek (Note: you can use any hot sauce). Roll the pizza dough as thin as possible and using cookie cutter cut them into nice rounds.Apply little olive oil on top of these cookies and place it in preheated oven for just 3 mins.Remove and apply the tomato paste on top evenly. Add the rest of the toppings and cheese over it and pop it in the oven for 5 to 6 more mins or until the cheese melts.Enjoy!!!Note: you can change the topping as per your liking.
ASPARAGUS TERIYAKI 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Here is an unusual and tasty recipe for teriyaki style asparagus.INGREDIENTS:Asparagus1 Tbsp soy sauce1 Tbsp sesame seeds4 Garlic flakes chopped very finelyGinger chopped very finely1 tsp Onion Powder1 tsp Sambal OelekSalt & Pepper1 Tbsp Olive OilMETHOD:Bring a large pot of water to boil and add salt. Cook the asparagus in it until tender for around 5 mins. Drain and keep it aside.Whisk together soy sauce + sambal oelek+ pepper and keep it aside.Now heat little olive oil and sesame seeds. When sesame seeds start popping add finely chopped garlic and ginger and saute it for a few mins. To this add the above sauce mix and onion powder.Now add steam cooked asparagus and toss it for a few mins. Adjust salt.Serve hot!!!Tip: If you have a grill then just grill the asparagus instead of steaming it.
BAINGAN BHARTHA 1970-01-01 00:59:59 INGREDIENTS:1 Big Egg Plant1 Big Onion(finely cut)1 Big tomato (finely cut)1/2 spoon turmeric powder1 tsp Chili Powder to taste2 Green Chilies1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder1/2 tsp Coriander Powder1/2 tsp Cumin Powder1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic PasteSalt to tasteCoriander leaves(finely cut)METHOD:Prick the eggplant nicely with the fork all over.Broil the eggplant in the oven(right under the broil) for about 7 mins one side and anther 7 mins on the other side until the skin starts charring. Let it cool and remove the skin.Now start chopping this eggplant nicely into as small pieces as possible or until they are mashed nicely.Fry the onions till it turns to golden color. Then add Ginger-Garlic Paste to it and fry for another minute.To this add tomatoes and all the rest of the masala's and fry for 2 more minutes until tomatoes are nicely cooked and mashed.Now to this add the mashed eggplant + 2 Tbsp of water and cook on light flame for about 5 more mins until all the ingredients are nicely blended.
SPINACH QUESADILLA 1970-01-01 00:59:59 First of all i wish everyone happy holidays and Thanksgiving. Yup, Thanksgiving is the time when all the family members get together and spend some quality time with their loved ones. Here I am all alone with my hubby dear miles away from our families. Sometimes I just so much wish to see them again; it'd have been great if they were close to us... Hoping so much to have them here at my place for dinner and cooking something nice for them; they've done this for so long since we were kids... I am still hoping to have them over here sometime, hoping, yes hoping... Hmm, I guess I was feeling a bit down today missing my family, Then as usual the "jaadu ki jhappi" of my hubby made me feel great :)Anyways the other day I just didn't feel like cooking, but then I stumbled upon Lakshmik's Veggie Quesadilla recipe that looked quick n easy. So I gave it a try with some amendments and man, it came out great. Both of us enjoyed it, so thanks to Lakshmik. Here is my version for all of you.INGRE
VEGETABLE STEW 1970-01-01 00:59:59 INGREDIENTS:1 Cup Corn seeds( Frozen)1 Green Capsicum sliced2 Red Capsicum sliced1 Cup of Boiled Green Mutter1 Big Onion sliced5 Long Beans uncut1 Bunch Spring Onions5 Garlic Flakes1 Jalapeno - sliced or chopped lengthwise- use less if you don't like spicy1/2 inch Ginger grated1 Tbsp of ground fresh Black Pepper1 tsp of Sambal Oleak ( its a fresh red chilli paste with some vinegar - available in any Asian markets or even Indian grocery store - a must have in pantry)1 tsp of Soy Sauce2 Tbsp Olive OilSalt as per tasteMETHOD:Put all the sliced veggies except onion , garlic& spring onion in a baking tray sprinkle about 1.5 Tb sp olive oil , salt, pepper and keep in it oven on broil for just 5 mins.Now in a huge pan add the little oil and fry the sliced onion until they turn dark brown then add garlic and fry until they go transparent.To this mix in all the rest of the vegetables and toss in along with sambal oleak & soy sauce and cook for another 3 to 5 mins.Serve hot. This dish can
METHI MATAR MALAI 1970-01-01 00:59:59 INGREDIENTS:1/2 cup Green peas (boiled)1/2 cup Cream or malai1 bunch Methi leaves (chopped)1 tomato - grind into paste1/2 tsp Cumin seeds1 pinch Asafoetida3 tsp Ghee or butterSalt to tasteRoast and Grind to a paste --> 1 Onion +1 tsp Curds + 1tsp Sugar + 1.5tsp Cashew nuts +1/2tsp red chili powder+1/2 tsp turmeric powder + 1tsp Khuskhus(poppy seeds) + 1/2"piece Ginger + 2 peppercorns + 2 Cloves + 1/4" stick CinnamonMETHOD:Immerse methi in salted hot boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain and wash well in colander under running water. Keep aside.Heat ghee, add cumin seeds and asafoetida.Add tomato paste and fry for 2 minsAdd paste and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.Add ground spices. Stir, and add peas, methi leaves and malai.Add all other ingredients. Boil for 2-3 minutes or till gravy thickens. If gravy feels too watery sprinkle a dash of flour and stir. If too thick, add a few tsp. of milk.Serve hot with parathas or rotis. Read more:METHI
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