September 2009 ~ ASIAN INDIAN PAKISTANI RECIPES

Monday, September 28, 2009

Chicken Marengo (Chiken Maringow)

11:17 PM

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Ingredients Butter 1 tbsp Virgin Olive Oil 2 tbsp Onion(sliced) 1 Garlic Cloves 2 Chicken thighs(Skinned) 12 All-Purpose Flour 2 tbsp Grape Juice 1 cup Caned Toamtoes(crushed) 400 gms Tomatoe Paste 1 tbsp Sugar 1 tsp Salt & Ground Pepper to taste Prawns(Peeled) 225 gms Fresh Coriander(chopped)1/4 cup 2 Method Melt butter with oil in a large flame proof casse-role, add onion & garlic, & saute gently until soft. Add chicken & sprinkle flour, then saute over moderate heat, turning chicken constantly, until it is golden brown on all sides. Add grape juice and stir to loosen the sediments from the pan,then...

11:12 PM

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IngredientsChicken 1 cut into 8 pieces Oil or ghee 3/4 cup Yoghurt 250 gm Cardamom 2 Cardamom 1 Cloves 2 Salt to taste Red chilli powder 1 tsp Ginger, garlic paste 1 tbsp Onion 1 Cinnamon 1 Almonds 50 gms Nutmeg 1 Cream as required 2 Method Add onion and yoghurt in a blender, mix salt, red chilli powder, ginger and garlic in yoghurt and blend well. Then heat oil or ghee in a saucepan, add cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg and fry a little. Then add yoghurt mixture in the saucepan and roast well. Now add chicken and cover and cook on low flame till chicken tenderizes...

11:01 PM

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Ingredients Olive oil 2 tbsps Chicken, cut into 10 serving pieces 1 1/2 kg Salt 1/2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper Small button mushrooms 1/2 pound Garlic finely chopped 1 tbsp Vinegar 1/2 cup Chicken stock quarter cup Juice of lemon 1 Parsley leaves chopped 4 tbsps 2 Method Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Put the chicken in the skillet in one layer and skin down. Cook, uncovered, until brown, about 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms. Turn the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove all fat from the skillet. With the chicken...

9:59 PM

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Ingredients Mutton or Lamb Chops 1 kg Red chilies whole 8 Whole black pepper corns 1 tsp Cloves of garlic 12 Ginger 1 small piece Lemons 2 Onions,sliced 1 medium size Green chilies chopped 2 Fresh coriander chopped 1 bunch Salt to taste Oil for cooking 2 Method Grind red chilies, black peppercorns, garlic and ginger to a smooth paste. Heat oil in a pan, golden fry the onions. Add salt and chops, cover and cook on low heat. When the chops get tender add the chilies and garlic and ginger paste to it and stir. Squeeze lemon juice on the chops and leave to cook for another 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle chopped...

Apple Jelly (Aple Jely)

9:43 PM

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Ingredients1 1/2 Kgs cooking Apples (Seb) 1 1/2 pints Water (6 teacups) 2 Cloves (Lavang) Sugar (Cheeni) juice of half Lemon (Nimbu) Method:Cut the apples in quarters and boil them in water with cloves till they become soft. Drain through a muslin cloth. Measure the juice and allow 2 cups sugar to each pint of juice. Heat the juice, add the sugar and lemon juice and stir till dissolved. Boil on a hot fire until the syrup sets quickly when tested on a cold plate. Cool and pour into clean and dry jars. ...

9:35 PM

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IngredientsSkinned chicken pieces - 3 lbsGarlic pods(mined) - 5 nosOnions(large & minced0 - 2 nosTomatoes(large & crushed) - 2 nosGinger(minced) - 1" pieceMilk - 4 tbspSpinach(Paalak/Cheera)(chopped) - 4 bunchesButter - 2 tbspCayenne powder - 1/2 tspCoriander powder - 1/2 tspTurmeric powder - 1/2 tspCardamom(Elakka) - 2 nosCloves(Grambu) -2 nosOil - 7 tbspGaram masala - 1 tspSalt - 1/2 tspMethodFry the chicken lightly in 4 tbsp of oil for 3-4 minutes until light brown and set aside.2)Put the spinach in a deep pan along with 1/4 cup water and bring to boil and remove from heat. 3)When cool, grind in blender and set aside. 4)Heat the remaining...

5 Foods for Lower Cholesterol

10:39 PM

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The Total cholesterol in our body is a combination of HDL and LDL. HDL is the good cholesterol while LDL is the bad one. The acronym "LDL" stands for low-density lipoprotein. When this number gets elevated, fatty substances called plaque have a tendency to stick to the inside of arterial walls. This in turn can lead to coronary heart disease and in the worst of cases, it can be fatal. That is why it is important to lower LDL, which can be done by including these food items in you regular diet.. Fish: They contain Omega-3 Fatty acids which are known to stabilize heart rhythms, lower cholesterol and triglycerides, and reduce inflammation...

9:37 PM

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Ingredients - 1 kg. lamb meat on the bone, cut into large pieces.- 5 cloves- 1large cinnamon stick - 2 tsp. salt - 1tbsp. ginger paste- 1 tbsp. garlic paste - 8 cups water - 3 cups good quality saila rice- 3/4 cup cooking oil- 1 large onion skinned and thinly sliced- 1 inch piece cinnamon stick- 6 cloves- 8-10 green cardamoms- 1 tsp. cumin- 3-4 carrots, peeled and grated- 1\2 cup green raisins- 1\2 cup pine nutsMethod 1. Wash meat thoroughly under cold water tap. Place the meat, cinnamon, cloves, salt, water, garlic and ginger in a large heavy based sauce pan. Bring to boil and skim off any scum that rises to the top. Reduce...

9:29 PM

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Ingredients - 2 kg. raw mangoes- 1\4 kg lemons- 1\4 kg green chilies- 1 kg. mixed vegetables such as carrots, peas, turnips and cauliflower- 2 1\2 to 3 liters mustard oil- 1\4 cup. salt- 2 cups aniseed (saunf)- 2 tbsp. turmeric- 2 cup nigella seeds (kalonji)- 2 cup fenugreek seeds (methre)- 1\2 cup red chili powder or (according to the taste.)Method 1. Wash and pat dry all the vegetables. Cut the mangoes into half, remove seed and then cut into 11\2 inch sized pieces. Cut the lemons into half and slit the chilies carefully into half, leaving them still held together at the stalk. Peel the carrots and cut them into 2 inches long...

9:24 PM

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Ingredients- 2 hard boiled eggs, sliced- 2 tbsp. butter- 4 tbsp. mayonnaise- salt and freshly milled pepper- 8 large slices of white breadMethod 1. Mash the eggs with a fork or place in a food processor and pulse once or twice. Transfer to a medium bowl, add butter and mayonnaise. Stir well with a fork to blend the ingredients. Season well with salt and pepper. 2. Spread 4 slices of bread with a thin layer of mayonnaise. Spread the remaining 4 slices with good amount of egg filling, top with the mayonnaise slices and press gently. Remove crust and cut each sandwich 2 into triangles.3. Serve with french...

9:16 PM

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Ingredients:2 large eggplant, baigaan1 medium Onions2 cloves garlic (crushed)1\2 cup bread crumbs2 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped1\2 cup cheese, grated1\4 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1\2 teaspoon pepper- - bread crumbs for coating- - oil for frying1 - egg, beatenMethod:1.Spike each baingan and onion with a fork and hold it over the burner to char the skin or alternatively place them under a hot grill. Turn the baingans a few times to make sure that the skin is completely charred...

9:10 PM

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-Ingredients 4 litter milk- 1 kg sugar- 10 g alum(phutkari)- 1/2 tsp. saffron- 10 almonds- 10 pistachio nuts- few drops of kewra essence Method1. Heat the milk in a deep pan over high flame to boiling point. Add the alum powder to curdle. Remove it from the flame quickly otherwise the cheese will become hard. Pour it into the muslin bag or a thin cloth & allow to drain water. Press the bag & leave to drain for several hours. 2. Add saffron powder in the paneer. Mix it well & make small triangular chum chum.3. Boil sugar in 2 1/2 cups of water to prepare solution (aik tar ka sheera). Carefully drop...

9:04 PM

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Ingredients- 250 g. suji (semolina)- 250 g. sugar - 150 g. ghee - 6-8 cardamom Doodhi is an extract juice of Suji or semolina. To make doodhi, put Suji in a small saucepan add sufficient water and soak for at least 3 hours.Wet a large piece of muslin and tie it securely over the top of a small bowl. Place small amount of soaked suji on the wet muslin, pour little water at a time and rub vigorously with your palm and fist. Extract all juice and discard the residue, (phok). Place this juice (doodhi) at room temperature for several hours or until the thick milk settle down at the bottom of the pan and clear...

8:56 PM

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Ingredients - 225g basmati rice- 400ml water- 200g gur (break into small pieces)-1\4 cup ghee- 1 tsp. aniseed - 8 green cardamom seeds, crushed- 4 cloves- 100g blanched almonds, cut into slivers- 50g unsalted pistachio nuts, cut into slivers- 25g green raisins- 1tsp. lemon juice Method1. Rinse rice in a sieve under the running water, then soak it in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain.2. Put water and gur in a pan and bring to boil. Boil for two minutes, then remove from heat and strain.3. In another heavy based pan heat ghee, add cardamom, aniseed and clove. Stirring all the time, fry these for couple of minutes....

8:51 PM

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-Ingredients 225g basmati rice- 400ml water- 200g gur (break into small pieces)-1\4 cup ghee- 1 tsp. aniseed - 8 green cardamom seeds, crushed- 4 cloves- 100g blanched almonds, cut into slivers- 50g unsalted pistachio nuts, cut into slivers- 25g green raisins- 1tsp. lemon juice Method 1. Rinse rice in a sieve under the running water, then soak it in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain.2. Put water and gur in a pan and bring to boil. Boil for two minutes, then remove from heat and strain.3. In another heavy based pan heat ghee, add cardamom, aniseed and clove. Stirring all ...

8:47 PM

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8:39 PM

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Ingredients:6 - eggs4 medium potatoes1/2 cup oil1 - onions, roughly chopped1 tablespoon ginger paste1 tablespoon garlic paste1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon turmeric1 teaspoon red chili powder2 teaspoon coriander powder.5-.75 cup water1 teaspoon garam masalaMethod:1. Peel and cut the potatoes into large cubes and keep them in cold tap water. 2. Heat oil in a saucepan add onions and fry for 5-8 minutes, until transparent but not brown. 3. Add garlic and ginger, stirring constantly,...

8:29 PM

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Ingredients- 1- medium Chicken - 1 tsp-fresh Ginger paste - 1 tsp-fresh Garlic paste - 2 tsp-coarsely ground black pepper corns - 1 tsp-white pepper powder - 3 tbsp-oil - 1/2 cup-water - 2 tbsp-lemon juice - 3-green chillies-slit lenghtwise - salt to taste Method1. Mix together ginger & garlic pastes. Add salt, black pepper and white pepper. 2. Rub the paste on the chicken pieces. Leave aside for one hour. 3. Heat oil in kadhai and add the chicken pieces 4. Stir fry for 10-15 minutes. 5. Lower the heat and add the green chillies and water. 6. Simmer until chicken is tender. 7. Add lemon juice and serve hot....

8:17 PM

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Ingredients- 6 pai - salt according to taste - 1 tsp haldi - 1tsp chili powder - 1/2 tsp garlic paste - 1/2 tsp ginger paste - 1/2 cup cornflour (starch) - 1 onion Method- Fry onions in oil till they are golden.- Add all the ingredients to it except cornflour.- Then add about 8 glasses of water and leave on very low heat to tenderize.- When soft and you can see oil surfacing add cornflour to thicken, stirring all the time to avoid lumps.- Garnish with fresh dhuniya, green chili and ginger.- Also sprinkle some garam masala for additional spicy taste. This dish goes best with Nan ...

8:00 PM

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Ingredients1 large potato, peeled1 carrot, peeled1 onion1 zucchini30 grm. butterhalf teaspoon curry powdersalt, pepper and lemon juice to tastechili (optional)2 tbs. plain flour1 egg, beatenhalf cup vegetable oilSalsa Dipping Sauce:1 tomato, chopped1 spring onion, sliced1 cup plain yogurt2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tbs. finely chopped parsley Method1. Coarsely grate each of the vegetables separately. Mix potato, carrot and onion together. Reserve the zucchini.2. Heat butter in pan. Gently cook the curry powder for 1 minute. Add grated potato, carrot and onion. Cook for 5 minutes, until the mixture has thickened. Meanwhile...

7:56 PM

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Ingredients2 15 Oz. Cans of Chick peas1 Large Potato2 tbs. fresh coriander (Dhaniya) leaves1 green chilies2 tbs. Chaat Masala3 tbs. tamarind (Imli) Chutney1/4 Medium Onion1 Medium TomatoSalt to taste MethodBoil the potato until it’s soft.Skin and cube.Drain and wash the Chick Peas.Dice the onion, tomato, green chilies and dhaniya leaves.Add everything to a large bowl and mix thoroughly. You may want to add more chat masala/ imli chutney depending upon your tas...

7:50 PM

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Ingredients1 boneless chicken breast1 tsp. salt or according to taste2-3 cloves of garlic (Lehsan)-chopped2 tbs. cooking oil1½ tsp. coriander (Dhaniya) powder¼ tsp turmeric (haldi) powder¼-1/2 tsp chili (Lal Mirch) powder1 ½ tbs. lemon juiceA few fresh coriander (Dhaniya) leaves chopped for garnish MethodWash the chicken meat and cut into 1-inch pieces. Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the garlic and salt. Fry the garlic till it is light brown. Add the chicken pieces and fry for 5-6 minutes stirring constantly. Then add the dhaniya powder, haldi and chili powder. Fry for another 3-4 minutes stirring frequently and check...

7:42 PM

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Ingredients1/2 kg liver (lamb/chicken)1 tsp. garlic (Lehsan) paste 1 tsp. ginger (Adrak) paste 1 tsp. salt (according to taste) ¼ tsp. turmeric (Haldi) powder ½ tsp. chili (Lal Mirch) powder3 tsp. yogurt 1 small tomato-chopped 1 small onion-chopped ½ cup fresh coriander (Dhaniya) leaves 2-3 green chilies-chopped 1 tbs. fenugreek (Methi) leaves (Kasuri)2-3 tbs. oil MethodSauté the onion in oil till transparent-light brown. Add the spices, yogurt and liver.Cook for 2-3 minutes till water dries on medium heat. Do not overcook otherwise it will become hard.Serve with chapatiServing: 2 to 3 pers...

7:34 PM

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Ingredients1 Kg. boneless chicken2 tsp Salt1 tsp chili (Lal Mirch) powder2 Green Bell peppers3 Medium Onions6 Small green chilies½ Kg canned whole/diced tomatoes½ Cup Ketchup3 tbs. Soy Sauce3 tbs. Oil MethodCut the chicken into cubes andfry it in oil on low-medium heatuntil the chicken is white. (15 minutes) Dice the tomatoes if you're using whole ones. Add this to the chicken. Deseed the bell peppers and cut them into 1 inch chunks. Cut the onions into chunks and add these in as well. Throw in the rest of the ingredients and cook this on low-medium heat for about half an hour or until the bell peppers are slightly soft....

7:30 PM

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Ingredients1 Kg. Boneless chicken meat4 medium sized onions-chopped4 tomatoes-chopped2 onions cut into thick slices2 tomatoes cut into broad slices1 Capsicum (Shimla Mirch) cut into slices (the yellow variety can also be used to enhance the color of the dish)1 tsp. garlic (Lehsan) paste1 tsp. ginger (Adrak) paste¼ tsp. ground garam masala¼ tsp. turmeric (Haldi) powder½ tsp. Coriander (Dhaniya) powder1 tsp. salt (according to taste)3-4 tbs. oil MethodSauté the chopped onions in the oil till transparent. Add the Garlic (Lehsan), Ginger (Adrak), Turmeric (Haldi), Coriander Seeds (Dhaniya) and chopped tomatoes. Cover and simmer...

7:27 PM

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Ingredients½ Kg. beef Pasanday (filets) 2 tbs. unripe papaya (grinded) 1 tsp ginger (Adrak) paste 1 tsp garlic (Lehsan) paste 1 tsp. salt (according to taste) 2 tbs. yogurt 1 tsp chili (Lal Mirch) powder OR 1 tbs. chopped green chilies 1 tbs. oil. (Preferably mustard oil) MethodMix together all the spices, yogurt and papaya and coat the beef with it.Leave to marinate for 5-6 hours preferably overnight.Then barbeque over charcoal or you can bake itin an ovenGarnish with onion rings, ginger, green chilies and lemon juice.Serve with naanServing: 4 pers...

7:23 PM

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Ingredients½ Kg. mince meat½ tsp. salt (according to taste)¼ tsp. turmeric (Haldi) powder¼ tsp. ginger (Adrak) paste½ tsp. garlic (Lehsan) paste½ tsp red chili (Lal Mirch) powder3-4 Whole dried red chilies4-5 black pepper (Kali Mirch)4-5 cloves (Laung)1 black cardamom (Bari Ilaichi)1 bay leaves (Tezpatta)2 tbs. yogurt1 medium tomato chopped1 medium onion chopped3 tbs. oilFor garnishing4 tbs. fresh coriander (Dhaniya) leaves-chopped2-3 green chilies MethodHeat the oil in a pan and sauté the onion till light brown.Add the spices along with the Garlic (Lehsan) and Ginger (Adrak) paste. Mix well. Add the mince meat, stir till...

7:18 PM

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Ingredients1 Kg mutton or chicken 100 grm almond (blanched)4 black cardamom (Bari Ilaichi) seeds18 green cardamom (Chhoti Ilaichi) 24 cloves (Laung) 24 whole black pepper (Kali Mirch) 8 tsp. coriander (Dhaniya) powder 250 grm. onion1 to 1½ tsp. salt (according to taste) 1 ½ tbs. garlic (Lehsan) paste 1 tbs. ginger (Adrak) paste 250 grm. yogurt 1½ to 2 tsp. chili (Lal Mirch) powder250 grm. ghee or oil. 1 pinch of nutmeg (Jaiphal) and mace (Javitri) powder1 tbs. of Kewra 1 tsp. sugar MethodSlice the onion finely and fry in the ghee/oil on very low flame till they are golden-brown. Remove the fried onion from the oil and keep...

7:07 PM

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Ingredients 1 loaf French bread2 tblsp Vanilla Extract 4 Bananas, mashed 4 cups Milk 3 Eggs 1 cup Sugar 1 cup Raisins 1 tsp freshly ground Nutmeg 1 tsp Cinnamon Splash of rum (optional) MethodCut the lof in small cubes. Put the cubed loaf in a bowl. Now pour the milk on it and keep it aside for a hour. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease 9 x 13 inch baking dish. In a separate bowl mix the eggs, sugar and vanilla essence. Pour this mixture onto the bread mixture and then spread the mashed bananas and raisins. Add rum, cinnamom and nutmeg powder. Pour this mixture on the baking dish. Bake in the oven for 1 hour and then let it cool....

7:03 PM

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Ingredients 3 oranges1 1/4 pints milk1 1/2 oz cornflour1 oz butter3 oz sugar2 eggspinch of saltMethodPeel the oranges, cut in pieces and place in a buttered dish.Mix cornflour with a little of the milk.Boil remainder of milk, add to the cornflour paste and cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.Add the butter and a pinch of salt.Sprinkle a little sugar over the oranges.Mix the rest of the sugar with the yolks of the eggs, and add to the milk and cornflour mixture.Stir for a minute or two longer over the fire without boiling.Pour over the oranges and bake for 10 minutes.Beat the egg whites stiffly, fold in a little castor sugar, pie on top...

7:00 PM

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Ingredients1 cup mango pulp1 cup cottage cheese(paneer) 1 cup cream1 tblsp gelatin1/4th cup water1/2 cup sugar1 cup mango cubescream and cherry for garnishingMethodDissolve the gelatin in 1/4 th cup of water. Keep it aside. In a mixer blend the mango pulp, paneer cream and sugar. Take a bowl and mix both the blended mixture and the dissolved gelatin. Keep it in the refrigerator for setting. When fully set garnish with mango pieces, cream and cherries and serve immediately....

6:57 PM

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Ingredients 8 oz breadcrumbs8 oz figs (anjeer)6 oz shredded suet2 eggsscrape of nutmeg (jaiphal)1/2 pint milk (doodh)6 oz sugar (cheeni)Method.Chop the figs very finely and mix with the breadcrumbs, sugar, suet and nutmeg.Add the beaten eggs and the milk.Put the mixture into a greased basin, cover with a double piece of greased paper and steam for 3 hours.Serve with wine foam sau...

6:51 PM

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Ingredients 2 oz rice sago1 tblspful sugar1/2 oz butter1 pint milkpinch of saltMethodJust cover the cereal with water and let it stand for 5 minutes.Strain off water, and put the cereal in a greased pie dish with the sugar, butter, salt and milk.Let it soak for about 1 hour.Then stir it well and cook slowly in a cool oven for 2 hours, stirring well after Â½ hours.The above recipe makes a pudding of medium thickness; more or less cereal should be used to vary the consistency according to taste.An egg can be added if desired, in which case the cereal should be boiled in the milk first and the egg added when cool.Then bake in the oven for 20 mi...

Butter Cookies (Buter Cukies)

11:59 PM

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Ingredients 6 cups All purpose flour (maida)3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 cup white sugar 2 cup butter or margarine 2 egg 6 tablespoons cream 2 teaspoon vanilla extract Method:Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together. Mix well. Add the butter. Add egg, cream and vanilla extract thoroughly. Wrap this dough into a foil and refrigerate for atleast 24 hrs. Reheat the oven for 400 degrees. Now roll the dough into a crust which is 1/4 to 1/8 thick. Now with the help of a cookie cutter, cut the cookies. Lastly place them on a greased tray and bake them at 400 degrees for 5 - 8 minutes....

11:56 PM

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Ingredients6"-7" round dish or 2" high with cover 100g paneer - grated 1 cup shelled peas 2 tbsp. oil 1 medium size onion 1-2 green chillies 1/2" piece ginger 6 tbsp. ready made tomato puree 1/4- red chilli powder 1/2 tsp. cumin powder 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder Cashewnuts - optional Salt to taste MethodGrind together onion, green chillies, ginger and fry this masala for 4 to 5 minutes in a non-stick pan. Add tomato puree, garam masala, cumin powder, peas and sprinkle 1 tbsp. water. Now transfer this to a micro dish and micro high for 3 minutes. Add salt, grated paneer 5 tbsp. water and cashew nuts and mix...

11:52 PM

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Ingredients 300 grams bhindi - ladies fingers finely sliced 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon dried mango powder 1/2 teaspoon red chillies 2 to 3 fresh green chillies Salt to taste MethodIn a non - stick frying pan heat the oil and put in all the masalas, (except the salt and mango powder). Stir fry for one minute and then add the bhindi. Mix well and then microwave for 5 minutes uncovered. Let it stand for 2 to 3 minutes and then serve....

11:43 PM

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Ingredients1 packet Noodles2 Onion (Pyaj) 3 - 4 chopped Tomato (Tamatar) 4 tsp chopped Coriander Leaves (Dhania Patta) 1 " chopped Ginger (Adrak) 3 - 4 flakes chopped Garlic (Lasun) 4 5 chopped Green chilli (Hari mirch) 1/2 tsp Red chili pepper (Lal Mirchi) 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder1 tblsp Oil Method:Boil the noodles as directed on the pack. Drain them in a strainer and wash with cold water. Keep aside. Heat oil in a nonstick pan and fry garlic, ginger, green chillies and onions until they are golden. Add tomatoes along with salt and masala. Cook till tomatoes are tender. Add the noodles and stir well. Cook for a while and remove...

11:38 PM

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Ingredients 2 cups Besan 1 large finely chopped Onion 1 finely chopped Green Chilli 1 bunch leaves finely chopped Coriander 1 tsp Ajwain 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder 1 tsp Chat Masala 1 tsp Coriander Powder1- 1 1/2 cup water to make batter Oil for cooking Salt to taste Method:Put all the ingredients except water in a big bowl. Now start adding small quantities of water to make a smooth batter, so that there should be no lumps in it. Add water till it comes to a dropping consistency or just like dosa batter. now keep it aside. Now heat a non-stick- tawa or heavy bottom frying pan, then turn the heat on medium. put little...

11:35 PM

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Ingredients100 gms Macroni1 chopped Onion (Pyaj) 1 each yellow, red, green Capsicum (Shimla Mirch) 2 tblsp Ketuchup 1/2 tsp Red ChillyLittle White Pepper1 tblsp ButterCheese for garnishMethod: Chop the vegetables. Heat oil and add onions and capsicums. When they tender add sauce, chilly powder, white pepper and salt. Mix well and then add macroni. When fully mixed garnish with grated cheese....

11:28 PM

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Ingredients 2 lbs of any white fish fillets (cut into 2-3-inch pieces)1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger4 cloves garlic1/3 cup vinegarSalt To Taste1 tbsp ground coriander seeds1 tbsp ground cumin seeds1 tsp ground cayenne pepper1/2 cup vegetable oilMethod :Blend together ginger, garlic, vinegar, salt, coriander, cumin, cayenne and oil in the blender to form a fine paste. Marinate the fish pieces into the paste for about 4 hours in the refrigerator. Pre-heat the oven on maximum heat at broil. Cover the oven tray with foil to avoid mess. Place the marinated fish pieces on the tray and broil for about 8-10...

11:21 PM

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Ingredients1 fish Rawas, Surmai or Halwaa 1 onion cut in strips 1 inch ginger griunded to paste 10-12 green chillies chopped few curry leaves 1 tomato cut in strips 1/2 coconut grated 1/2 tsp cornflour 1/2 tsp lime juiceMethod:Marinate fish in salt for 15-30 minutes and semi-fry carefully. Saute the onion, ginger, chillies, curry leaves, tomato in oil till light brown. Soak the grated coconut in warm water and then remove and keep aside first milk. Take rest of the milk, pour into fried masala and put in fish pieces. Cook for 10 minutes. When cooked add cornflour dissolved in water ...

11:18 PM

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Ingredients 900 gms./ 2lb Fish1cup gram flour (besan)1 green chili (chopped)Salt To Taste1/2 tsp turmeric powder3 tbsp fresh bread crumbs1/2 tsp red chili powder1/2 black pepper powder2 cups water3 tbsp chopped coriander leavesFor Garnishing :1 lemon (sliced)2 tomatoes (sliced)MethodWash the fish thoroughly and cut into pieces. Rub the turmeric over the fish pieces with about 1tsp salt and set aside for 15-20 minutes. Rinse the fish under running water. Mix gram flour, bread crumbs, salt, chili & pepper powder, green chili, coriander and water and form a smooth batter. Heat the oil in a kadhai or wok ....

11:13 PM

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Ingredients 400 gms fish pieces 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tsp chopped ginger2 tbsp tamarind pulp 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut 2 dry red chili 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tbsp soaked rice 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 tsp coriander seeds 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 tbsp oil Salt To Taste Method:Apply salt, turmeric powder and red chili powder to the fish pieces and keep aside for 15 minutes. Lightly roast cumin and coriander seeds. Mix with dry red chillies, soaked rice and grated coconut. Grind it to a smooth paste. Soak tamarind in half a cup of hot water. Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions and chopped...

11:07 PM

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Ingredients250 gms Minced Mutton 2 meduim sized sliced Onion (Pyaj) 1 tsp Garam Masala 4 chopped Green chilli (Hari mirch) 3 skinned and chopped Tomato (Tamatar) 1 cup fresh Curd (Dahi) A big pinch of Saffron (Kesar)oaked in lukewarm milk 15 Cashewnut (Kaju) 4 tblsp Clarified Butter (Ghee) 1 " long piece Ginger (Adrak) 1 tblsp Coriander Seeds Powder (Dhania Powder) 1 tblsp Turmeric (Haldi) 6 Red Chillies1 tblsp Cumin Seed (Jeera) 6 cloves Garlic (Lasun) Method:First grind ginger, corainder seeds, turmeric powder, red chillies, cumin seeds, garlic with adequate quantity of salt to a thick paste. Now heat ghee. Fry...

11:03 PM

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Ingredients big sized Onion (Pyaj) 1 " Ginger (Adrak) 2 tblsp chopped Coriander Leaves (Dhania Patta) 2 fresh Green chilli (Hari mirch) slit lengthwise into halves3 tblsp Clarified Butter (Ghee) 3 - 4 cloves Gralic peeled and coarsely chopped 3 tblsp Wine Vinegar175 ml warm Water1 tblsp Tomato (Tamatar) pureeFor paste1 tblsp Sesame seeds (Til) 1 kg Leg of Lamb1 tblsp Mustard Seeds (Raai / Raee) 1 Bay Leaf (Tej Patta) 2 tblsp Poppy seeds (Khuskhus) 2 " piece Cinnamon (Tuj/Dalchini) 2 - 4 dried Red Chillies4 Cloves (Lavang) 10 Black Pepper (Kali Mirch) 2 Brown Cardamom (Elaichi Moti) Method:Trim off excess fat from the meat and cut into 2 " cubes.Rub...

10:58 PM

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Ingredients:Vanilla Essence 11/2 cup Thick Cream, beaten 1 kg Sponge Cake 4 remove Mangoes, peeled, cubed StrawberriesMethod:Squeeze mango skin to extract leftover juice in 4-5 tblsp of water and also add vanilla essence. Keep aside. Cut sponge cake to your desired size slices and assemble in a dish. Sprinkle vanilla water over the cake and keep aside for 15-20 minutes. Cover the cake with mango pieces and pour out the cream over the top. Decorate with strawberries and chi...

10:54 PM

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Ingredients:1/2 tsp Cumin seeds 1 tbsp Oil 1 tbsp Jaggery 6 Red Chillies 3/4 tsp Salt 1/2 Coconut, grated 2 Onion, sliced 250 gms Green Mangoes 6 Pods Garlic flakes1 tsp Coriander seeds 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder 1 inch Ginger MethodPeel green mangoes. Slice each mango into small pieces, removing seed. Wash and keep aside. Grind together coconut, chillies, garlic, ginger, cumin and coriander. Heat oil and fry onions till transparent. Add ground mixture and stir-fry well, till oil begins to leave the masala. Add mango slices and jaggery Pour one glass water. Add salt and prepare on medium flame till mangoes are tender and curry thicke...

10:52 PM

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Ingredients:2 cup mango puree1 tblsp lime juice1 cup heavy cream1 tblsp unflavored gelatin1/2 cup sugarMethod:Sprinkle the gelatin on 1/3 cup cold water, then dissolve, stirring, over low heat.Cool. Mix the mango puree, sugar, lime juice and gelatin. Whip the cream until stiff, then fold lightly but completely into the mango mixture. Pour into a mold, rinsed out with cold water. Refrigerate until set. Unmold and serve plain, or decorated with slices of man...

10:50 PM

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Ingredients:1 cup Skimmed Milk 1 tsp Coconut extract 3 tbsp firmly packed Brown sugar 2 cup Ripe Mangoes, chunks 1 tsp Lemon juice 1/4 cup CornstarchMethod:Combine mango chunks, lemon juice and coconut extract and blend until smooth. In small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients. Mix until cornstarch is dissolved. Stir in mango mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Continue to cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Transfer into a bowl and let it cool. Chill thoroughly. Add some mango chunks before serv...

10:47 PM

Sweet

Ingredients:1 tblsp red onion, minced1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and mincedJuice of one lime3 ripe mangoes, pitted and cubedMethod:Combine all ingredients. Let stand for 10 minutes. Toss before serving. Serve with grilled fish, chicken or po...

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