Traditional wa (gas)
Daal baati churma recipe
Rajasthani food is incomplete without the mention of the famed Dal-Baati-Churma. What started as a picnic food has become a distinctive cuisine of the State. It consists of baatis or flaky round breads baked over firewood or over kandas (i.e. cow dung cakes) as done in villages. Baatis can be baked in a gas tandoor [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Thai red curry recipe
A traditional fiery red Thai curry simmered with assorted vegetables. An excellent complement to steamed rice.
Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.
Serves 4 to 6.
Ingredients
6 to 7 tablespoons of red curry paste (recipe given below)
2 cups coconut milk
1 tablespoons cornflour, mixed in water
1/2 teaspoon soya sauce
15 basil leaves, chopped
1/2 [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Methi mutter malai recipe
A tasty combinaton of fenugreek leaves and green peas and beneficial for anaemic patients.
Cooking Time : 15 min.
Preparation Time : 20 min.
Serves 6.
Ingredients
3 teacups chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, chopped
2 large tomatoes
1 teacup boiled green peas
1 teacup milk
a pinch sugar
3 tablespoons oil
salt to taste
To be ground into a paste
1 [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Shahi aloo recipe
You will love this easy-to-make vegetable.
Cooking Time : 15 min.
Preparation Time : 15 min.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
12 small round potatoes
1 large tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh curds
1 teaspoon chilli powder
6 cashewnuts
1 tablespoon raisins
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons oil
oil for deep frying
To be ground into a paste
1 stick cinnamon
seeds of 2 cardamom
3 cloves
6 black pepercorns
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Malai kofta curry recipe
A tasty kofta curry.
Cooking Time : 40 min.
Preparation Time : 30 min.
Serves 6.
For the koftas
100 grams green peas
100 grams cauliflower, finely chopped
100 grams french beans, finely chopped
100 grams carrots, finely chopped
250 grams potatoes, boiled and mashed
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 bread slice, soaked in water
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Baby corn and paneer subzi
Colourful and easy to make.
Cooking Time : 10 min.
Preparation Time : 10 min.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
1 teacup sliced baby corn
1 teacup sliced paneer
1 teacup sliced onion
1/2 teacup sliced capsicum
1 teacup sliced tomatoes
1 teaspoon roasted cumin seed powder
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
2 tablespoons oil
salt to taste
Method
1.
Heat the oil and fry the onion . Add the [...]
Quick Macaroni
A very tasty way of serving this popular pasta.
Cooking Time : 10 min.
Preparation Time : 10 min.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
3 teacups boiled macaroni
1 chopped onion
1 chopped capsicum
2 chopped tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped green chilli (optional)
3 tablespoons grated cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 chopped spring onion
salt to taste
Method
1.
Heat the butter and fry the onion for 1 minute.
2.
Add the [...]
SIZZLING WONTONS WITH SWEET AND SOUR VEGETABLES
A crispy Chinese sizzler combining delicious wontons with popular sweet and sour vegetables.
Cooking Time : 30 min.
Preparation Time : 30 min.
Serves 4 to 6.
For the dough (wontons)
1 1/2 teacups plain flour(maida)
3 teaspoons refined oil
For the stuffing (wontons)
1 teacup boiled noodles
2 teacups shredded cabbage
2 sliced onions
1 grated carrot
1 teacup bean sprouts
1/2 teaspoon ajinomoto [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Spinach dumplings in tomato gravy
An adaptation of the Italian malfatti.
Cooking Time : 30 min.
Preparation Time : 15 min.
Serves 6.
For the tomato gravy
1 kg. (2 1/4 lb.) tomatoes
3 to 4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon oregano or 1 teaspoon fresh chopped tulsi leaves
1 pinch ajwain or 1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
100 grams (4 oz.) fresh cream
2 tablespoons grated [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Coriander rotis
Coriander lends a delicious flavour to these rotis. Ideal for breakfast.
Cooking Time : 30 minutes.
Preparation Time : 20 minutes.
Makes 8 rotis.
For the dough
1 1/2 teacups whole wheat flour
4 teaspoons oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
To be mixed into a stuffing
1 teacup chopped coriander
2 teaspoons coriander-cumin seed (dhana-jira) powder
1/4 level teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon gram [...]
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