Recipe Diary

Tomato Soup with Oats

2011-06-15T07:44:00.000-07:00

Creamy tomato soup with oats. Can also be used as a pasta sauce. Ingredients: Tomatoes - 2 cups , quartered Beetroot - small piece, chopped Carrot - 1/2 cup , chopped Pumpkin - 1/2 cup , chopped Olive oil - 1 tbsp cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp Cloves - 2 Cinnamon - small pieces Peppercorns - 5 to 10 as per taste Cilantro - Optional Salt to taste Dry ginger powder, coriander powder - pinch Oats -

Brown Bread Upma

2011-06-15T07:13:00.000-07:00

Great breakfast recipe to use day old bread - make with our without eggs. Also, instead of toasting each bread slice and making scrambled eggs separately, one can use this technique to make scrambled eggs with bread all in one pot. Ingredients: Use your normal upma ingredients and use bread instead of rawa. Oil Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp Curry leaves - 3-4 Onion - 1/2 cup

Coconut Cubes - frozen

2011-06-15T06:44:00.000-07:00

Ground coconut or grated coconut can be frozen for use later. Even Chutneys can be stored in the same way. Just defrost and use or add directly into the pot. Saves a lot of time. For just the 2 of us, one whole coconut would be a lot for one time use unless we make an all coconut menu for the day. More often than not, I would break a coconut, use very little and store the rest in the

Masoor Palak Soup

2011-05-11T06:04:00.000-07:00

Whole Red Lentil (Masoor) and Spinach soup. Can be easily converted to dal to be served with rice or rotis. Ingredients: Whole Masoor (Red Lentil) - 1/2 cup (soaked in water for 2 hrs) Spinach - chopped finely - 1 cup Onion - chopped coarsely - 1 cup Green chilies - 1 or 2 to taste - chopped Garlic and ginger - chopped - 1/2 tsp Pepper powder - to taste Olive oil salt to taste For

Weekend Prep.

2011-05-11T04:36:00.000-07:00

Did you realize that we repeat the same basic steps everyday when we make a meal (special in Indian kitchens) ? Here are some basic preparations that would help speed up everyday cooking. Sauteed Onion Paste More often than not, we start by cutting and frying onions. So instead of cutting 1-2 onions a day and frying them, I took about 8 big onions, sliced them and sauteed them in about 1

Orange Marmalade Caramel Custard

2011-05-11T03:36:00.000-07:00

Bored of the normal Caramel Custard? Try this variation.... Use orange marmalade in the caramel and follow the normal caramel custard recipe. Ingredients: Milk - 2 cups Eggs - 2 Sugar - 1/4 cup (or less depending on the sweetness of the marmalade) Orange Marmalade - 2 tbsp (Optional) Vanilla - 1/4 tsp or Nutmeg powder pinch Sugar - 3 tbsp (to caramelize) Orange Marmalade - 2 tbsp

Spiced Ketchup - BBQ Sauce

2011-03-03T05:29:00.000-08:00

An alternative to Saunth (Sooth) chutney which can be used as BBQ sauce as well. Can also be served along with french fries or burgers instead of ketchup. Sooth chutney is the tamarind and ginger chutney served with chat. Ingredients for 1/4 cup of spiced sauce: Veg. oil - 1 tsp Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp Coriander powder - 1/8 tsp Red chili powder - 2 tsp or to taste Tomato Ketchup - 1/4

Muesli Chat

2011-03-03T05:23:00.000-08:00

Muesli adds crunch and the dry fruits enhance the flavor of this sweet-spicy-tangy chat. It was my brother's Birthday yesterday. He loves chat so this recipe is for you Omkar. Happy Birthday !!! Ingredients: Potato - 1 cup , diced Peas 1/4 cup Cilantro and mint leaves - finely chopped - few Finely chopped onions - 1 cup Finely chopped tomatoes - 1/2 to 1 cup green chilies(optional)

Palak Paneer Burjee

2011-02-25T03:36:00.000-08:00

Palak (Spinach) and Paneer Sabji/Burjee to be served with rotis/parathas or can be used as a stuffing for puffs. Try this variation if you are tired of eating Palak Paneer. Ingredients: Palak (Spinach) - 1 bunch - chopped (leaves as well as stems if tender) Red chili - 1 or 2 Oil - 1 to 2 tbsp OR Butter. Paneer - 200 gms (appx. size of 2 sticks of butter) Cumin (Jeera) - 1/4 tsp Mustard

Kasuri Meethi

2011-02-25T03:35:00.000-08:00

Kasuri meethi (Kasoori or Qasoori) are dried fenugreek leaves. These are available in stores. You can also buy fresh meethi bunch, wash the leaves and dry these out in the sun for 2-3 days and store them for future use. It takes 2-4 hours to dry meethi leaves in the oven at about 150F - time may vary depending on your oven. Spread freash leaves on a baking tray/cookie sheet and put in the

Bell Pepper Rings

2011-02-24T08:17:00.000-08:00

Bell pepper rings can be used to contain eggs or meat or vegetable patty. Check alternate recipe ideas. Metal Egg rings are used to make eggs. Instead, different color bell pepper rings can be used to make the eggs look colorful and also give a nice bell pepper flavor to the eggs. BELL PEPPER RINGS: Starting from the top of the bell pepper, cut 1/2 to 3/4 inch rings. Scoop

Vanaspati ghee

2011-02-23T22:58:00.001-08:00

Vansaspati ghee is a fully or partially hydrogenated vegetable cooking oil. It imparts a very rich and buttery flavor to the dish.

Express Potato Sabji

2011-02-23T22:49:00.000-08:00

A simple and fast method to make potato curry. Serve with bread, dosa, idli or even rotis. You must be wondering why the need to post this simple recipe. I realized that instead of boiling the potatoes and then making the curry or instead of trying to cook the potatoes along with the curry, if I sauté the ingredients and then pressure cook them together, it saves me a lot of time and the

Goan Coconut Shrimp Curry

2011-02-10T02:51:00.001-08:00

"Sungta Hooman" - the Goan shrimp curry. Ingredients: Shrimp - 10 pieces, cleaned and de-veined. Coconut Milk - 1 cup Onion chopped - 1 cup Red chilies - 3 to 4 Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp Tamarind - small ball, soaked in 2 tbsp of hot water. Coriander seeds - 2 tsp Salt - to taste Vegetable oil - 1 tbsp Water - 1 1/2 cups Drumsticks or radish (optional) - 1/2 cup Method: Apply salt to

Japanese Curry

2011-02-07T22:11:00.000-08:00

Japanese Curry – Lunch on our 10th wedding Anniversary. We used to enjoy eating Japanese curry at Hurry Curry restaurant in LA. My favorite was the spinach curry and my hubby liked the shrimp curry. Here is my attempt at recreating the shrimp curry which turned out pretty good. You may make the same curry with mushroom, spinach or chicken.Ingredients:Curry Powder:Fennel (Sauf) – 1 tspClove –

Teekha Masala

2011-02-03T03:53:00.000-08:00

Spicy chicken masala with coconut. Reduce the quantity of chilies, peppercorns and ginger for a milder version. Note: this in not "Chicken Tikka Masala". Teekha means Spicy/Hot. Vishal came down to visit us yesterday and he wanted me to make something spicy so I tried this recipe. You can add sauteed eggplant or vegetable koftas to the gravy instead of chicken.Ingredients:Chicken pieces – 1 lb.

Sungta Sukhe (Spicy Shrimp)

2010-05-21T00:20:00.000-07:00

Spicy Shrimp with coconut - a variation of Goan Sungtache Sukhe.Ingredients:Coconut Oil (or Vegetable oil) - 1tbspCumin seeds - fewCloves - 2Mexican Shrimp - 1 Lb - (Size 7 to 8 per Lb, head off, deveined)Turmeric powder - 1 tspRed chili powder - 2 tsp (or less)Kashmiri Chili powder - 2 tspRed onion - 1 - choppedPeppercorns - 1 tbsp or lessGinger - grated or chopped - 2 tbspSpring onion -

Stuffed Bread Pakoda (Fritter)

2010-01-23T19:41:00.000-08:00

Apply the spread of your choice in between bread pieces, coat with chickpea flour batter and deep fry. A great way to use leftovers.Ingredients:Spread - 1/2 to 1 cup (see below for options)(Whole wheat or any other) bread slices - 4Chickpea flour (besan) - 1 cupSalt to tasteAjwain (Carom seeds) - 1/2 tsp or lessRed chili powder - to tasteOil for deep fryingMethod:Cut bread slices into 1 inch

Palak Murg (Spinach Chicken) or Gobi palak

2009-10-28T22:36:00.000-07:00

Chicken and Spinach - great with roti or paratha. Replace Chicken with Cauliflower to make Gobi Palak ( Cauliflower Spinach Curry)Ingredients:onion - 1/2 slicedgarlic - 2 cloves, choppedginger - 1/2 tsp, gratedbay leaf - 1cloves - 2cinnamon - 1/2 inchOil tomato - 1 , finely choppedgreen chilies - 1 or 2spinach - 3 bunches , choppedsalt to tastegaram masala - pinchcoriander powder - 1/2

Baingan Chicken Bharta - (Chicken & Eggplant Curry)

2009-10-28T15:38:00.000-07:00

This recipe is my take on Joe's Chicken and Eggplant curry. I am also including Joe's original recipe. Thanks Joe for sharing your recipe. Skip the chicken to get a vegetarian version of the curry. Joe made the eggplant and chicken curry and gave some to me. That was the first time I had eggplant and chicken together in a curry and I loved it. I like eggplant bharta so I thought I should try

Banana & Walnut Cake

2009-10-23T12:53:00.001-07:00

Tea bread/cake made with bananas, walnuts, oats and raisins.Ingredients:All purpose flour (maida) - 1 cupOats - 1 cupground ginger - 4 tbspcinnamon powder - 1 tspnutmeg powder - 1/2 tspall spice powder - 1/4 tspcardamom powder - 1/4 tspbaking soda - 1 tspsugar 1/2 cup (add more if you like the cake to be more sweet)sunflower/canola/vegetable oil - 4 tbspeggs - 2orange juice - 8 tbspripe bananas -

Roti Paratha Basket

2009-09-17T18:36:00.000-07:00

Various recipes for rotis and parathas.Since the time I started making rotis, I faced two problems1. My rotis would turn hard.2. I could not digest the rotis and would always get acid reflux even if I eat one roti or paratha.Soaking the dough (allowing the dough to rest) overnight and using warm water to knead the dough seems to have helped resolve both issues. I refrigerate the extra dough next

Desi Ghee (Clarified Butter)

2009-08-31T17:26:00.001-07:00

(Indian) Ghee (Clarified Butter) made at home from store bought butter.The ghee we get in the Indian stores here does not seem to have the aroma of the desi ghee and also is much more expensive than making it at home yourself. Some of my friends make ghee at home using store bought butter so I thought I'll give it a try. To get the desi ghee (nutty) flavor, allow the butter to brown on a low

Bengali Garam Masala

2009-08-27T21:05:00.000-07:00

This aromatic spice powder is used in many Bengali dishes.Ingredients:Cardamom, Cloves and Cinnamon - equal partsMethod:Lightly dry roast the ingredients and grind to a coarse powder

Jeeravan

2009-08-27T13:42:00.000-07:00

This Spicy Salt can be used to sprinkle over salads, cucumbers, pomegranate, raw mangoes or mixed with rice or added to vegetables or pakodas or even to plain yogurt. Thank you Deepa for introducing me to Jeeravan.Ingredients:Red Chili - 3 cupsAmchoor or Amla powder - 1/3 cupCoriander seeds - 1/2 cupTurmeric powder - 1/4 cupBlack salt - 1/3 cupCumin seeds - 2 tbspFennel seeds(saunf) - 2 tbspBlack

Jeeravan Pakodi Rice

2009-08-27T13:29:00.001-07:00

Ghee rice with pakodis & jeeravan. Ingredients:For Pakodis:1 cup vegetables finely chopped (cabbage, cauliflower, potatoes etc.)Green chilies & grated ginger to tasteSalt to tasteJeeravan powder - 1/4 tsp1/2 cup - rice powder, besan, sooji (equal parts)Mint leaves - fewOil for deep fryingCooked rice - 2 cupsGhee - 2 tspsJeeravan powder - 1tsp (or more as per taste)Mint leavesSalt to tasteMethod:

Ganesh Chaturti Thali

2009-08-26T18:12:00.001-07:00

Varan, Rice with ghee, Beans Tondak, Moonga gathi, Sar, Cabbage sabji, Poori and potato pakodas - typical Goan Chaturti MenuCabbage Sabji - Heat oil. Add mustard & green chilies. Once the spluttering stops, add cabbage and turmeric powder and cook till done. Add salt and garnish with coriander leaves.Potato Pakodas - Cut potatoes into disks. Make Besan batter with ajwain, salt and chili powder.

Chicken Currypatta

2009-07-21T19:24:00.000-07:00

Yet another easy chicken recipe. Serve with dal and rice. Ingredients:Chicken pieces – 2 bone in breast pieces cut into bite size pieces.Garlic – finely chopped – ½ cupGinger – finely chopped – ½ cup Green chilies – 6-8Coriander powder – 2 tspJeera powder – 1 tspTurmeric powder – ½ tspRed chili powder – 1 tspGaram masala (cloves, cinnamon, cardamom) – ½ tspSalt to tasteYogurt – 1/4 cupFor

Lemon Rice Masala

2009-07-21T18:31:00.000-07:00

Mix with hot cooked rice for quick and easy lemon rice. Serve with pickle and yogurt. Ingredients: Makes about 6-8 servings - 2 cups cooked rice per serving. Coriander seeds - 2 tbsp Jeera (Cumin)seeds - 1 tsp Turmeric powder - 2 tbsp Veg oil - 3/4 cup Peanuts - roasted, unsalted - 3 cups (more or less) Jeera seeds - 1 tbsp Mustard seeds - 2 tbsp Red chilies - 5-6 Curry leaves -

Chicken Pickle

2009-07-21T11:58:00.000-07:00

Andhra chicken pickle - Mix just a spoonful with a cup of rice.Ingredients:Boneless skinless chicken breasts - 2 lbsVeg Oil - 1 tbspRed chili powder - 1 tbspTurmeric powder - 1/2 tspSalt to tasteGarlic-Ginger Paste - 2 tbspVeg Oil - 3/4 to 1 cupCurry Leaves - 20 to 30Garlic, chopped coarsely - 1 to 1 1/2 cupTamarind paste - 1 tbspDry Roast - Ingredients: Coriander seeds - 3 tbspFenugreek seeds -

Omlette Pakoda

2009-07-21T11:30:00.000-07:00

Use left over egg omlette to make pakodas. Also a quick alternative to egg pakodas. Ingredients:Omlette made using 2 eggs (onions, green chilies, turmeric etc.)Besan (Gram Flour) - 1 cupSalt to tasteAjwain (Carom seeds) - 1/2 tspOnion - 1/4 cup slicedWater - to make a thin batterOil - to deep fryMethod:Make omlette or use left over omlette. Cut into 1 inch squares.Mix all the other ingredients to

Steamed Halibut

2009-04-14T14:54:00.000-07:00

Healthy and Tasty steamed Halibut. Serve with steamed or fried rice or steamed vegetables.Ingredients:Halibut Fillet - 1 (6 oz)Red Bell Pepper - 1/2, cut lengthwiseShallots- 2, slicedGinger - 1 tsp, juliennedGarlic - 3 cloves, slicedLime zest - 1/4 tsp - optionalSalt to tasteVegetable oil - 1 tbspSoy sauce - 1 tbspLime juice - 1/2 tspTurmeric powder - 1/4 tspPepper powder - 1/4 tspFennel seeds -

Kahje

2009-03-17T15:45:00.001-07:00

Besan Sticks coated with Jaggery - "Goiche Khaje" Ingredients:Besan - 1 and 3/4 cups Salt - pinchBaking soda - 1/8 tspOil - for deep fryingGinger - grated finely, 2 tbsp or lessRed chili powder - 1 tsp (Optional)Jaggery - grated or cut into small pieces - 1 KgGrated dry coconut - 1tsp (Optional)White sesame seeds(Til)- 3 tspMethod:Making the besan sticks :Mix besan, salt and baking soda and make

Amla Pickle

2009-03-11T11:51:00.000-07:00

Nice accompaniment to Dal-Rice, Curd-Rice or even Parathas. Ingredients:Amla - about 8 , boiled in salt water (about 1/2 tsp salt)Mustard. Oil - about a cup Lime - 1/2Ginger, grated finely - 1/2 tspSalt - 1/2 tsp or as per tasteRed Chili powder - 4 tsp (as per taste)Turmeric powder - 1/8 tspHing - pinchCumin seeds - 1/8 tspMeethi seeds - 1/8 tspMustard seeds- 1/2 tspBlack Peppercorns - 1/8

Mixed Dal Tadka

2008-12-19T14:14:00.000-08:00

Split green mung dal, Tur dal, Masoor dal and Whole masoor combined together to make a thick dal tadka. Ingredients:Tur dal, Masoor dal and Whole Masoor - equal parts to make 1/4 cupSplit green mung dal - 1/2 cup (green mung dal with shell on)Turmeric powder - 1/2 tspGreen chilies - 2Salt to tasteOnion - 1/2 , choppedGrated ginger - 1/2 tspChopped garlic - 1 tbsp ( use less if you don't like

Asian Chicken / Vegs

2008-12-17T16:41:00.000-08:00

Use paneer, tofu, cauliflower or potatoes instead of chicken. Serve with fried rice. (Mushroom fried rice recipe included.)Ingredients:Boneless chicken breast - cut into thin slices (bite size) - 2 cupsRice flour - 1/4 to 1/2 cup to coat chicken piecesSalt to tasteOil - 4 tbspGreen onion/Spring onion - 1 bunch , choppedGinger - chopped coarsely - 2 tspGarlic - chopped coarsely - 2 tspGreen

Sundried Tomato Sauce

2008-12-17T15:46:00.000-08:00

Use with pasta or serve as a dipping sauce for bread/chips or use on pizzas.Ingredients:1/2 cup sundried tomatoes in olive oil and herbs2 tsp - oil from the sundried tomatos jar3 beefsteak tomatoesGarlic cloves - 4, finely chopped2 tbsp olive oil1 dry red chiliTomato ketchup - 1 tspVinegar - 1 tspSalt - to tasteFresh ground black pepper - 1 tbsp or to tastePinch of sugarBasil leaves, 10 -

Chicken Habanero

2008-12-17T15:39:00.000-08:00

I have named this recipe after the chili peppers used, 'Habanero', one of the most spicy species of chili peppers. Serve with a side of mashed potatoes or fresh green salad.Ingredients:Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast halves - 4Salt - to tasteLemon juice - 1tsp1/4 cup Olive oilGarlic cloves - 2, finely choppedCider vinegar - 1tspFreshly ground black peppercorns - 1 tbspRed chili powder/paprika -

Carrot Beetroot Salad

2008-12-04T12:31:00.000-08:00

Crunchy, hot and sweet salad. Ingredients:Carrots, grated - 1 cupBeetroot, grated - 1 cupTomatoes, finely chopped - 1/2 cupRadish, grated - 1/4 cupGreen onion, chopped - 1 tbsppepper and salt - to tasteLemon juice - 1 tspRaisins - 1 tbsp or more (I prefer a raisin in every spoonful I eat).Dry cranberries or fresh pomegranate arils(optional)- 1 tbspSugar frosted or plain cornflake cereal - 1/4

Okra Salad

2008-12-02T11:03:00.000-08:00

Nice twist to mixed greens salad. This was inspired by a salad I had at a local restaurant in LA.Ingredients:Mixed Greens - 1 packetBalsamic Vinegar - 1 tbspOlive Oil - 1 tsp Tomato, 1 big, slicedOrange segments - 1 orange (optional)Low fat Mozzarella cheese - grated, 1/2 cupPepper powder - to tasteSalt - to tasteOkra (Bhindi) - 1/2 cup, cut in medium size disks and friedMethod: Fry Okra the way

Cranberry Chutney

2008-12-02T10:20:00.000-08:00

Eat with bread/rotis or as a sauce with meat. Ingredients:Fresh Cranberries - 4 cupsVegetable oil - 1 tbspBlack Cumin seeds - 1/4 tspDry Red chilies - 2-3 Meethi seeds - 1/8 tsp (Optional)Salt - pinchSugar - 1/2 cupJaggery, grated - 1/4 to 1/2 cup1 cup waterJuice of an orangeZest of 1 orange4-5 Apricots, chopped (dry or fresh)Raisins - 1/2 cup8 black peppercorns, freshly ground 2 allspice berries

Crabs Masala Fry

2008-11-18T18:04:00.001-08:00

Spicy Crabs can be served as starters or side.Ingredients:Dungeness Crab - 1, cut into pieces.Vegetable oil - 2 tspCoconut Oil - 2 tsp ( Optionally use 2 tsp more of Vegetable oil)Green chilies - 4 (or less)Fresh ground black pepper - 1/4 tspGarlic, finely chopped - 1/4 tspGinger, finely chopped - 1/2 tspCurry Leaves - 7-8Tamarind paste - 1/4 tspSalt - to tasteTurmeric powder - pinchCoriander

Sweet potato muffins

2008-11-18T17:00:00.000-08:00

The goan sweet "Kanga Nevri" was an inspiration for this recipe. To make "Kanga Nevri", sweet potatoes are boiled and mashed. Small portions of the mashed sweet potato are spread out to make a round shape. A filling made from fresh grated coconut and jaggery is spread on half the round. The other half of the mashed potato round is folded over and the edges are pressed down gently so that the

Romaine Lettuce Salad

2008-09-21T21:32:00.000-07:00

Lettuce, Avocado, Mushroom and cheese tossed in yogurt and olive oil dressingIngredients:Romaine Lettuce - 4 cupsAvocado - 1, cut into big chunksMozzarella cheese - shredded , 1/2 cupWhite beech mushroom - 1, cut off and discard cluster base and saute in olive oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper.Olive oil - 1/2 cupPepper, salt and red chili flakes - to tasteyogurt, 1/4 cupmilk 2-3 tbsplime juice - 1

Wheat Dosa Omelette

2008-09-21T21:15:00.000-07:00

Continuing on the wheat dosa theme, I thought I should try something like mutta-paratha (egg patatha). Refer to the wheat dosa recipe for the basic dosa. Try this if you are tired of eating bread omelette.Ingredients:Wheat Dosa BatterOmelette Mix (make it the way you like your omelet. I use 1. Eggs, onions, chillies, salt, turmeric, tomatoes, coriander leaves OR 2. Eggs, turmeric, pepper and salt

Pasta Upma

2008-09-15T15:55:00.001-07:00

Boiled wheat pasta used instead of sooji to make upma. Ingredients:2 cups of whole wheat pasta (Penne Rigate or Rotini or any shape you like). I have used Ronzoni Healthy Harvest whole wheat blend pasta.Onion , chopped 1 cupMustard seeds 1/2 tspCumin seeds 1/2 tsp1 tomato, chopped finelyVegetable Oil - 2 tbspSalt to tasteCumin powder - 1/8 tspTurmeric powder - 1/8 tspRed Chili powder - 1/8 tsp1/2

Gobi Meethi Shak

2008-09-15T15:30:00.001-07:00

A variation of the Goan Meethi Sabji with Cauliflower. Serve with rotis/patathas or as a side with rice.Ingredients:Cauliflower, 1 cup - chopped into medium size pieces1 bunch of fresh Meethi leaves , chopped finelyA small piece of Jaggery or 1/2 tsp sugarGreen chilies - 2, slitOil - 2 tbspMeethi seeds - 1 tspCurry Leaves - 3-4Turmeric - 1/8 tspGrated coconut - 2 tbspSalt to tasteMethod:Heat oil

Wheat Dosas

2008-09-15T14:38:00.000-07:00

Can be served with any savory sides like potato sabji or alu gobi or sweet sides like banana halwa as you see in the picture. I have also included the alternate recipe for making Banana dosas. Ingredients:Whole wheat flour - 1 cupMilk - 1 cupSalt to tasteWater - 1/2 cupOil - to grease the panMethod:Add flour, milk, salt and water to a bowl.Mix well and add more milk if required to make it dosa

Cabbage Salad

2008-09-15T14:15:00.001-07:00

Simple way to make a cabbage salad. Ingredients:2 cups shredded cabbageCurry Leaves - 5-6Mustard seeds - 2 tspTurmeric - pinch (optional)Coconut oil - 2 tbsp (optionally you could use vegetable oil)Salt to tasteWhole Red chilies - 2Sugar - pinchCilantro/Coriander Leaves, chopped - 1 tbspFresh grated coconut - 1 tbsp (optional)Method:Heat oil and add mustard seeds, red chilies and turmeric. Once

Vodka Lemon Fizz

2008-07-26T11:34:00.000-07:00

Light and refreshing cocktail. You can replace alcohol with orange juice.Ingredients:1 part Vodka1 part Sugar Syrup1 part Lemon JuiceIce (Optional - flavoured ice)Pinch of saltOrange zest - 1 tsp Club soda/Sparkling water - 3 parts or moreMethod:Put Vodka, sugar syrup, lime juice, salt and Orange zest in a cocktail shaker. Add few ice cubes and shake.Add to a glass with ice (at least 5-6 cubes,

Cucumber Cake

2008-07-23T14:09:00.001-07:00

A variation of the traditional Goan cucumber cake - "Tavsali"Ingredients:Grated Cucumber - 1 cupGrated sugarcane jaggery (Panela/unrefined sugar) - 1 cupOats - 1/2 cupBroken wheat/Bulgar wheat - 1/2 cupAlmonds 6-8 - coarsely choppedSunflower oil - 2 tbspGhee (Indian clarified butter)- 1 tsp (Optional)Method:In a pan add ghee and sunflower oil.Add wheat and roast till crisp and toasty (2-3 mins)

Potato Dill Salad

2008-07-23T13:53:00.000-07:00

Boiled potatoes dressed in dill and garlic infused olive oil.Ingredients:Small red potatoes - 5 - boiled and cut into slicesSalt to tasteGarlic - 2 cloves, thinly slicedFresh ground black pepper - 1/4 tsp or lessOlive oil - 2 tbspFresh Dill - 1 tbsp - choppedMethod:Heat oil in a pan and add garlic. Allow garlic to turn slightly brown. Add salt to the oil and allow to coolPut the potato slices in

Baked Fish Chop

2008-07-19T11:10:00.001-07:00

Baked version of fish chop (Bengali deep fried fish cutlets). Serve hot as a starter with a dipping sauce or on the side with rice and dal. Vegetarians roll cheese sticks in and bake.Ingredients:Rohu - 4-5 piecesSalt - to tasteTurmeric powder - 1/4 tspRed chili powder - 1/4 tspOil - 1 tspOnion - 1/2 , grated finelyGinger - 1 tbsp, finely gratedGarlic - 2 cloves - finely gratedCoriander powder - 1

My new diet plan - eat everything, eat less

2008-07-18T17:40:00.000-07:00

This morning I was chatting with my friend Shyam and we briefly touched the topic of dieting. It is almost evening now and I am still thinking about it. I need to come up with a plan.Over the last few years, I have heard my friends talk about the need to diet and join a gym and the various health problems they have ranging from gas, acidity to lack of sleep etc. Most of them are in their late

Pepper Lemony Shrimp

2008-07-17T18:42:00.001-07:00

Serve on couscous or rice or as a starter.Ingredients:Shrimp - 10 to 12, cleanedSlice of lemon - 1Peppercorns 5-6 - freshely crushedRed chilies - 2Green Onion - 3-4 springsGinger - 7-8 JuliennesSalt to tasteOil - 1 tbspMethod:Heat oil and add red chilies and slice of lemon.Add the shrimp, green onions, ginger, crushed pepper and salt.Stir-fry till shrimp is done.

Lentil Salad

2008-07-17T18:04:00.000-07:00

Refresing lentil salad goes well with any main dish or can be served with some bread. Ingredients:Tomatoes - 2Red Onion - 1/2Green Chilies - 2Lime Juice - 1/2 to 1 limeSalt and pepper powder to tasteCilantro - few springsBrown lentils (Whole Masoor) - 1 cupOlives - few - (Optional) Olive Oil - 2-3 tbspMethod:Boil the lentils till done in enough water, add some salt and 1 green chili. Allow to

Oat Idli Platter

2008-07-10T11:51:00.001-07:00

Variety of idlis made in microwave idli maker using the basic oat idli batter. Oat idlis are made using the plain idli batter.Plain idli :-Ingredients: Rice - 2 cupsUrad dal - 1 cupCooked rice - 2 tbspSalt - to taste(Optional)Baking soda - 1/8 tspOil Spray or oil for greasing mouldsMethod:Batter:Soak rice and dal separately for 4-5 hours.Drain and grind Urad dal with a few ice cubes and some

Fish Packets

2008-07-07T23:32:00.001-07:00

This dish was inspired by the bengali steamed fish recipe -"maach paturi". Maach Paturi is fish in mustard paste, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. I made these with Tilapia, used different spices and grilled the packets. Ingredients:Tilapia fillets - 2 halves or 4 quarters, cut into bite size piecesLime - 1Salt - to tasteTurmeric powder - 1/4 tspChili powder - 1/2 tsp(Optional)Pepper powder

Pedha

2008-06-30T12:49:00.000-07:00

This recipe is inspired by the pedhas I had at Meera's place. I have also included her recipe below. Thanks Meera for sharing your recipe. MY RECIPE:I used to love the perfect top shaped pedhas my grandmother made by boiling and evaporating milk for hours. I have tried to reproduce the same flavour using store bought ingredients that help make these padhas in less than 15 minutes.Ingredients:

Walnut and Date Cake

2008-06-26T16:42:00.001-07:00

No Eggs, No butter and Yummy !!Ingredients:Oats - 2 cups1 1/4 cup milk1/4 cup sugarWhole-wheat flour - 1/2 cupbaking powder - 4 tspnutneg powder - 1/2 tspSalt - 1/2 tsp1 cup dates - chopped<1/2 cup walnuts - choppedSunflower oil - 4 tbspMethod: Pre-heat oven to 350 degs. Soak oats in warm milk for about an hour. Add sugar.Mix the wheat flour, baking powder, nutmeg powder and salt.Add dates and

Koftas & Curry

2008-06-26T14:16:00.000-07:00

Koftas made from raw jack fruit, raw banana and elephant yam (suran) in spicy curry. It is difficult to get my family to eat vegetables like raw banana/raw jack fruit and elephant yam. So I thought I should try doing something different with these vegetables. And it worked !!You can use any vegetables of your choice so long as you can mash them when steamed/boiled. You can also use

Methi Paneer Rice

2008-06-26T13:55:00.000-07:00

Simple rice with great flavours. Ingredients: Cooked Basmati Rice - 2 cupsPaneer crumbs - 1/2 cupCloves - 2Cumin Seeds - 1/4 tspKasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek leaves) - 1 tspSalt to tasteOil 1 tbspMethod: Heat oil and add cloves and cumin seeds. When the cumin seeds turn brown, add paneer and saute for 2 mins. Add Basamati rice, crushed methi leaves and salt and mix well. Serve hot.

Flavoured Ice Cubes

2008-06-19T19:07:00.000-07:00

Summer is here and we feel the need to keep ourselves hydrated. It is boring to have plain cold water all the time so here are some fun ideas. Make ice cubes using the following liquids and herbs and store in freezer bags for upto a week or 2(depends on the liquid and herbs used). Mix and match the ice cubes, add sugar or splenda and some plain or sparkling water to make instant refreshing

Make papad in microwave

2008-06-19T18:58:00.001-07:00

Place papad (papadum) in the microwave for 15 seconds. Turn and keep for another 10 seconds. The papadum shud be ready to eat by now. If it is still raw in some places, keep for another 10 seconds or more. Serve papad with salsa or sprinkle chopped tomatoes, onions and pepper powder to make masala papad.

Blueberry Sparkle

2008-05-19T16:48:00.000-07:00

Refreshing & healthy - for a hot summer day !!Ingredients:Frozen blueberries - 1/4 cupPineapple, chopped into bits - 1/2 cupLemon juice, freshly sqeezed - 1 to 2 tsp (as per your taste)Salt - pinchSugar - 2 tsp (add more or less - as per your taste)Sparkling water IceMethod:Add blue berries, pineapple, Lemon juice, salt and sugar to a blender with 1/4 cup of water. Blend till smooth.(Optional) -

Egg Curry with coconut

2008-05-06T15:21:00.000-07:00

Serve with rice or rotis/parathas. Ingredients:Oil - 1 tbspOnion - 1Garlic cloves - 2Ginger - 1 tspTomato paste - 1 tsp1 tsp - Spice powder - (Meat Masala OR Chicken Masala powder OR any Garam Masala powder containing coriander, cumin, pepper, cloves, cinnamon, red chilies and turmeric and other spices)Coconut milk - 2 tbspCoriander leaves - fewGreen chilies - 2Eggs - 4Salt to tasteMethod: Add

Chicken gravy - oven cooked

2008-05-02T14:57:00.000-07:00

Serve with rotis or parathas.Ingredients:1 chicken breast - cut into large piecesMeat tenderizer - 1/2 tspSalt to taste3 cloves garlic, chopped1 tbsp chopped gingerCurry leaves - 6 to 7Green chilies - 4Cumin seeds - 1/2 tspCloves - 2Peppercorns - 3 to 4Cinnamon - 1 inch stick1/2 onion - slicedRed chili powder - 1tspTurmeric powder - 1/2 tsp Coriander powder - 2 tspOil - 2 tbspCilantro (coriander

Baked Chicken Fingers

2008-05-01T22:37:00.000-07:00

Quick & healthy, serve with a dip or a sauce.ORRoll up in a tortilla with some greens and onions and make a roll.ORUse to make a sandwichReplace Chicken with Okra to make Okra Fingers.Ingredients:Chicken breast (boneless) - 1 , cut into small long piecesPaprika - 1 tspSalt - to taste (if required. Normally spice mix contains salt)Oil - 2 tspBreadcrumbs - 1 cup1 tbsp - BBQ spice mix of your choice

Shrimp or Paneer Garlic Fry

2008-04-18T22:31:00.000-07:00

Serve with fried rice, plain rice or use to make lettuce wraps. Can be served as a starter as well. Vegetarians can use paneer instead of shrimp. Ingredients:15 Shrimps - cleaned and de-veined OR 10 to 15 cubes of paneerSalt to taste1 tsp - White vinegar1 tsp - black pepper powder1 tbsp - chopped ginger1/2 white onion - chopped10 cloves garlic - chopped2 green chilies - slit in half2 red chilies

Coconut Masala Curry (Tondak)

2008-04-17T15:31:00.000-07:00

This is my take on the Goan Crab recipe. Serve with rice or dosas. Tastes better if cooked at least 4 to 5 hours before serving. You can also make a veg version of the same - refer alternate recipes below.Ingredients: Tondak Masala Paste:-black peppercorns -1/4 tspRed chilies - 4Coriander seeds - 2 tsp1/2 cup - sliced onion4 cloves1 cup fresh grated or frozen coconutturmeric powder - 1/4

Goan Fry - Crab, fish or Vegs

2008-04-17T14:56:00.000-07:00

Very simple Goan way of cooking crab. You can fry fish in a similar way. If you are a vegetarian, try frying various vegetables using this method. Refer below for vegetables you can fry.Ingredients:4-5 Small Crabs cleaned and cut in 2 halves (shell and legs off)1 tsp - Turmeric powder 2 tsp - Chili powder1/2 tsp - garlic ginger paste (Optional)Salt to taste3 to 4 tbsp - Semolina (Rava) to coat

Veg Fried Rice

2008-04-15T22:46:00.000-07:00

Can be easily made with shrimp or chicken as well. You may also add 2 eggs. Ingredients:1 1/2 cup Jasmine rice 1/2 cup cabbage cubes1/2 cup red bell pepper1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, zucchini, string beans etc.), cut into small pieces1 cup baby spinach2 tbsp - soy sauce1 tbsp - white vinegar2 red chilies2 cloves garlic, choppedOil - 3 tbspSalt to tastePinch of sugar 1/2 cup - Shrimp or

Tilapia Mint Cakes

2008-02-21T23:14:00.001-08:00

Serve with mint chutney as an appetizer Or with dal and rice as a side dishOr make a fish burger by adding the pattie in a bun with lettuce, tomatoes and onion.Replace Tilapia filets with Paneer to make Paneer Mint Cakes.Ingredients:Tilapia filets - 1Turmeric powder - 1/4 tspChili powder - 1/4 tspLemon juice - 1 tbspOnion - 1Green chilies - 2Ginger - 1 inch piecePepper powder - 1/8 tspCoriander

Asparagus Mushroom Stir Fry

2008-02-21T21:22:00.001-08:00

Serve with Jasmin rice or egg fried rice.Ingredients:Asparagus - 2 cups, cut into 2 inch piecesMushrooms - 2 cups, slicedGarlic - 2 pods, slicedRed Chili flakes - 1/2 tspSoy Sauce - 1 tbspOil - 4 tspSalt - to tasteMethod:Heat oil in a wok or a shallow pan.Add garlic and chili flakes.Add asparagus and stir on a high flame for 2 mins.Add mushroom, soy sauce and salt.Stir for another minute and

Paneer Burjee

2008-02-21T21:21:00.001-08:00

Serve with rotis or parathas.Ingredients:Crumbled Paneer - 1 cup (ref. "Know your ingredients" section)Onion - 1/2 cup, chopped Tomato - 1/4 cup, chopped finelyCumin seeds - 1/8 tspTurmeric powder - 1/8 tspChili powder - 1/4 tspKasuri Methi (dry methi leaves) - 1/2 tspYogurt - 1 tbspSalt - to tasteOil - 1 tbspMethod:Heat oil and add cumin seeds.Add onion and fry till translucent.Add tomato,

Carrot Sabji

2008-02-21T21:19:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:Carrot - 2 cups, dicedRed chili - 1Dry or fresh grated coconut - 1/2 cupCurry Leaves - 4 to 5Mustard seeds - 1/4 tspOil - 2 tspTurmeric powder - pinchSugar - pinchSalt - to tasteMethod:Heat oil and add mustard seeds and whole red chili. Add curry leaves and diced carrot. Fry for a minute.Add turmeric powder, grated coconut, salt and sugar and a little water.Cook covered for 3-4 mins

Methi Chicken

2008-02-21T21:17:00.001-08:00

Ingredients:Boneless Chicken Breast - 1/4 lb , cut into bite size piecesYogurt - 2 tbspGarlic-ginger paste - 1/2 tspGreen chili - 1, choppedPepper powder - 1/4 tspOnion - 1 cup, slicedOil - 2 tbspKasuri meethi (dry meethi leaves) - 1/4 cupSalt - to tasteCoriander powder - 1/4 tspMethod:Marinate chicken pieces with green chili, yogurt, garlic-ginger paste and pepper powder for 30 mins.Heat oil and

Tomato Mint Rice

2008-02-21T21:16:00.001-08:00

Serve with raita. Can be made with leftover rice too. Use Sona Masuri or Basmati rice.Ingredients:Cooked Rice - 3 cupsTomatoes (diced) - 1 cupMint Leaves - 1/2 cup Green Chilies - 1Turmeric powder - 1/4 tspCumin powder - 1/4 tspSalt - to tasteMustard seeds - 1 tspCumin seeds - 1/2 tspOil - 1 tbspMethod:Heat oil in a panAdd mustard seeds and cumin seeds and allow to splutter.Add green chilies and

Savory Pancakes

2008-01-24T22:22:00.000-08:00

Serve with your favorite sauce or salsa or butter. Ingredients:Wheat flour (Atta) - 1 cupBaking soda - 1/8 tspSalt - to tastePeppercorns - 1/4 tsp, crushed.(Optional) Carom seeds (Ajwain) - 1/4 tsp, crushed.(You can use cumin seeds. Add spices as per your taste.)Vegetable oil - 1 tbspEgg - 1Yogurt - 1 tbspWater - 1 cup or as needed (Use chicken stock for more flavor)Milk - 1/3 cupVegetables - 1

Nutty Mozzarella Rice

2008-01-10T11:14:00.000-08:00

Serve with any curry.Ingredients:Basmati rice - 1 cup (soaked in water for about half hour)Cloves - 2Cinnamon - 1/2 inchFlat parsley - 1/2 cup, choppedSalt to tasteOlive oil or butter - 2 tbspHot water - 2 cupsFresh Mozzarella cheese - cut into small cubes - 1/2 cup Nuts (Optional) - 1/4 cup ( almonds, walnuts, cashew nuts - use just one type or mixed nuts)Method:Heat oil/butter in a pan. Drain

Paneer (Panir)

2008-01-08T11:52:00.000-08:00

You can use store bought paneer for your paneer recipes. But making fresh paneer at home is not very difficult, tastes better and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Ingredients:Whole Milk - 1 quartLime Juice or distilled white vinegar - 2 to 4 tbsp Ice - 7 to 10 cubesSalt (optional)- 1/2 tspHerbs and spices (Optional) - 2 tbsp in all (cumin seeds, dried mint leaves, pepper powder

Black Chana Bhel/Salad

2008-01-03T23:22:00.000-08:00

Serve with drinks or as a salad.Ingredients:Black/Brown chickpeas - 2 cups, soaked in water overnight.Onion - 1 cup, choppedTomatoes - 1/2 cup, choppedGreen chilies - 2 to 3, choppedCoriander leaves (cilantro) - 1/2 cup, choppedSalt to tasteRed chili powder - 1tspLime - 1Method:Boil the black chickpeas with salt. Drain the water and add them to a bowl.Add onion, tomatoes, green chilies and

Broth

2008-01-03T23:19:00.000-08:00

Broth can be served as a soup on its own. You can also boil additional vegetables, meat pieces or pasta in the broth and make different soups. You can also use store bought broth.Chicken broth:Ingredients:Chicken – 2 lb (Use back, neck, giblets and other such pieces for making broth. Don’t use liver. You can use other good chicken pieces as well)Peppercorns – 4 to 6 Onion – 2, quartered Celery

Ground Spices

2008-01-03T19:58:00.001-08:00

Although homemade powders have the best flavour, good quality powders are available in stores these days.

Whole Spices

2008-01-03T17:47:00.000-08:00

Indian Names Cloves - Lavang Peppercorns - Kali Mirch Cinnamon - Dalchini Black Mustard - Rai Cumin - Jeera White Sesame - Til Cardamon - Eliachi Black Cardamom - Badi Elaichi Saffron - Keshar Fenugreek - Meethi Coriander Seeds - Dhaniya Star anise - Chakra Phool Kokum Red Chilies - Sabud Lal Mirch Bay Leaves - Tej Pata Fennel - Sauf Black Cumin - Kala Jeera Tamarind - Imli

Shrimp Biryani

2008-01-02T12:29:00.000-08:00

Serve with cucumbers and tomatoes or raita.Ingredients:Basmati rice - 1 cup ( 1 1/2 cups rice cooker cups)Shrimps - about 15, cleaned and de-veinedLime juice - 1 tspOnion - 1, roughly choppedTomato - 1 finely choppedBay leaf - 1Cumin seeds - 1 tspTurmeric powder - 1 tspCoriander powder - 1 1/2 tspGinger paste - 1 1/2 tspSalt to tasteVegetable Oil or Ghee - 2 to 3 tbspButtermilk or Yogurt - 1/4

Spinach and Red Bell Pepper Burji

2008-01-01T19:16:00.000-08:00

Serve this dish hot. It tends to get lumpy and hard when cold. Ingredients: Oil - 2 tbsp Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp Spinach - 2 bunches, chopped (use stems as well) Onion - 1, chopped finely Red Bell pepper - 1, chopped finely Green chili - 1, chopped finely Salt to taste Powders:- Cumin powder - 1 tsp Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp Red chili powder - 1 tsp Gram flour (Besan) - 1 cup Method:Heat oil in a

Momos (Dumplings)

2007-12-31T23:57:00.000-08:00

You can make a vegetable, chicken or shrimp filling. Momos can be steamed, deep fried, pan fried or served in a soup.Momo Wrappers:-Ingredients:Flour - 2 cups Salt to tasteOil - 1 tbsp Method:Add enough water to the flour to make dough. Add salt and oil.Knead well and set aside covered with a damp towel.When the filling is ready, make small balls of the dough. Roll each ball to form a circular

Introduction

2007-12-31T23:13:00.000-08:00

I try to find methods to cook food using easy techniques and in minimum time possible. I believe that cooking should always be a relaxing experience. In this blog, you will find both traditional recipes and my experiments with ingredients or recipes inspired by food I have had in restaurants or at a friend's place Following points are applicable to all the recipes listed: Most of the

Vegetable Biryani

2007-12-31T22:34:00.000-08:00

Serve with raita. Ingredients:Basmati rice - 1 cup ( 1 1/2 cups rice cooker cups)Vegetables - 2 cups, cut into pieces (carrots, green beans, cauliflower, peas)Salt to tasteYogurt - 1/4 cupGarlic - 2 clovesGinger - 1/2 inch pieceGreen chili - 1Sugar - pinchTurmeric powder - 1/2 tspCumin powder - 1/2 tspCoriander powder - 1 tspOil - 2 tbspBay leaf - 1Onion - 1 small, chopped finelyTomato - 1,

Chicken Biryani

2007-12-31T13:05:00.000-08:00

Serve with raita.Ingredients:Basmati rice - 1 cup (1 1/2 cups rice cooker cups)Chicken - 4 big pieces (use leg and breast pieces cut to medium size)Salt to tasteLime - 1Yogurt - 1/2 cupGarlic - 3 clovesGinger - 1/2 inch pieceGreen chili - 1Turmeric powder - 1/2 tspCumin powder - 1/2 tspCoriander powder - 1 tspOil - 2 tbspBay leaf - 1 Garam masala:-Cardamom - 2Cinnamon - 1/2 inch stickCloves -

Green Beans

2007-12-26T15:18:00.000-08:00

Green beans seasoned with black musturd seeds.Ingredients:Green Beans - 3 cups (cut into 3 inch pieces)Mustard seeds - 1 tspVegetable oil - 1 tbspSalt - to tasteGarlic - 1 clove, slicedRed chili - 1Method:Place beans in a microwave safe dish and sprinkle 2-3 tbsp water. Microwave for 2-3 minutes and set aside. Heat oil in a pan. Add red chili, mustard seeds and garlic.When the seeds begin to

Prep Vegetables and Herbs

2007-12-26T14:37:00.000-08:00

Use these frozen vegetables or herbs on busy days. No need to thaw. Store for up to a month. Helps save on prep. time. Note: Always use fresh herbs to garnish.Store each of the vegetable/herb in separate freezer bags.You can also prep small quantities of vegetables/herbs and store them in refrigerator. No need to freeze. Use within a week.Vegetables (Cauliflower/Cabbage/Carrots/Green Beans/Onions

Ragi Energy Booster

2007-12-26T13:43:00.000-08:00

Yummy energy drink for any time of the day. Ingredients:Ragi (Finger Millet) Flour - 3 cupsAlmonds - 2 cupsPistachios - 1 cupCardamom - 2 to 3Instant Nonfat Dry Milk (OPTIONAL) - 1 Envelope (3.2 OZ)Method:Grind all the ingredients together to make a fine powder and store.Serving Suggestions:Hot :- Add 1 1/2 spoons of the powder to a cup of hot milk or water. Add sugar to taste.Smoothie :- Add a

Veg Rolls / Lettuce Wraps

2007-12-20T15:54:00.000-08:00

Serve with soy or chili sauce. Serve 2 per person if serving as starters.Ingredients:Portabella Mushroom - 1 big cap, cut into 3 inch slices.Shredded cabbage - 2 cupsSoy sauce - 1 tspVegetable oil - 2 tspChili oil - 1 tspSesame seeds - 2 tspSalt - to tasteCucumber - 1 medium, cut into thin long strips, about 3 inches in lengthVinegar - 1 tspSugar - pinchShredded carrot - 1 cupIceberg Lettuce

Chicken Curry

2007-12-19T22:59:00.000-08:00

Serve with hot rice or dosas.Ingredients:Chicken pieces - 750 gmsSalt - to tasteChili powder - 1 tspTurmeric powder - 1/2 tspVegetable oil - 1 tbspOnions - 3 medium cut into big chunksTomatoes - 1, chopped finelyGarlic-Ginger paste: Garlic - 4 cloves and Ginger - 1 inch pieceYogurt - 1 cupCilantro (Coriander leaves) - 2 tbsp, choppedSugar - pinchHot water - 2 cupsGaram masala: Black peppercorns -

Spice Cookies

2007-12-17T23:55:00.000-08:00

Great with a cup of tea or coffee.Ingredients:Flour - 1 1/2 cupsUnsalted Butter - 1 cup, cut into piecesWhite sugar - 1 cupDry fruits & nuts (Almonds, Pitted Prunes, Pitted Dates, Raisins) - 1 1/4 cupsEgg - 1Ground fresh ginger - 2 tspSpice powder (Nutmegs, Cloves, Black Pepper) - 1 1/2 tspBaking soda - 1 tspSalt - 1/2 tspMethod:Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees F.Add nuts and fruits to a food

Easy Dip

2007-12-17T23:36:00.000-08:00

Serve with chips or fresh vegetables.Ingredients:Sour cream - 1/2 cupPlain yogurt - 1/2 cupGarlic cloves - 2, peeledChopped green chili - 1White pepper powder - 1/4 tspCoriander leaves - 1/4 cupSalt - to tasteMethod:Put all the ingredients in a blender and make a smooth paste.

Mushroom Bites

2007-12-17T23:10:00.000-08:00

Serve these juicy caps with cocktails.Ingredients:Crimini mushrooms, stems removed - 15 Goat cheese - 1/2 cupSalt - a pinchPepper powder - 1/4 tspGarlic powder - 1/4 tspRed chili powder - 1/4 tspVegetable oil - 1 1/2 tbspMethod:In a bowl, toss mushroom caps, salt, red chili powder and 1/2 tbsp oil.Heat a pan and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil.Place mushrooms on the pan one by one, stem side down.

Hot and Spicy Clams

2007-12-17T17:29:00.000-08:00

It is my sister-in-law Pritha's birthday today and she loves the "Hot and Spicy Clams". So herez the recipe for you didi. Happy B'day !!!"Tisrya Sukhe" - My mother makes it the best !!Alternate Recipe with shrimp and bottle gourd.Ingredients:Clams - 2 cups, cleaned and halvedGrated fresh coconut - 1 cup Or Dry coconut powder - 2 tbsp soaked in 1/2 cup Coconut milk for 15 minutesChopped onion -