Guest Hosting "Dish It Out" - Onions & Chillies

Here I am, guest hosting another event after quite a while. This time it is Vardhini's Dish It Out event. Vardhini of Cooks Joy had been a dear blogger friend and like a sister to me. If you have not checked out her blog you should do so now. Her's is a lovely space and I love it for the elegant design. Vardhini's Dish It Out event has crossed two years and running successfully with interesting combinations every month. This month I chose "Onions & Chillies" as the theme.Now to the rules of the event1. Prepare any dish using "Onions and Chillies". We should be able to taste both the ingredients in the dish.2. Chillies may include red chillies,...

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Tomato Red Bell Pepper Soup | Indian Soup Recipes

It may be inappropriate to post a soup recipe when this is the Summer season and it is super-hot. But all I wanted to have for dinner was something light and refreshing. I made this soup a couple days before for dinner. If you are looking for a simple vegetable soup without using stock, then this is a great one because all the flavorings comes in the spices used. I am linking this to Vegan Thursdays.Ingredients:Recipe adapted from Kankana's spaceServes - 2Tomato - 2 big - approx 3 cups cubedRed Bell Pepper - 2Garlic - 3 cloves - crushedCoriander powder - 1 tspCumin powder - 1 tspGaram Masala powder - 1/2 tspOlive oil - 1 tsp + 2 tspBay leaf...

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Spicy Mushroom Stir-Fry with Mashed Cauliflower

When you are trying to eat right, you would go to all lengths to make a meal healthy. It was one fine day when I thought I would not eat grains and was searching for a wholesome filling meal that would not make me crave or starve. It was then I remembered Denny posting a Mashed Cauliflower recipe a while back. It is really simple and can be done in one bowl and in a matter of 10 minutes. I also made a simple Mushroom Stir Fry to go along with it. Also check out my other Mushroom recipes in My Menu Page.Ingredients:Serves - 2Cooking Time - 15 minsMushroom - 8 oz ~ 200gPearl onions - 2 - mincedGinger - minced - 1 tbspGarlic - minced - 1 tbspCilantro/Coriander...

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Chicken Curry for Chapathi | Easy Indian Chicken Recipes

If you happen to be a chicken lover and a fan of chapathi, I bet you will love the combination of the duo. Don't you? I made a simple onion-based chicken curry with chapathi for lunch the other day. Pair it with a little cup of yogurt and you get a satisfying meal.Ingredients:Chicken breasts - 1/2 - about 1 cup Onion - thinly sliced - 1 cupTomato - 1 cup - choppedChilli powder - 1 tsp (use 3/4 tsp if need mildly spiced)Turmeric powder - 1/4 tspGaram Masala powder - 1/2 tspCoriander leaves / Cilantro - a handful - choppedSalt - to tasteWater - 1 cupOil - 1 tbspMethod:Heat oil in a kadai and fry the onions until golden brown. Add the chopped...

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Crock Pot Turkey Breast with Cranberry Gravy

Turkey the easy way! Put your turkey breast in the crock pot.Combine sauce ingredients; pour over the top.Sprinkle with salt and pepper or a house blend. Cover and cook for about 8 hours. Shake a little cornstarch and water in a jar.Whisk into the sauce and let it thicken on high.Whisk occasionally for about 10 minutes while theturkey rests. slice This makes a very moist turkey. Perfectleftovers for sandwiches during the week.Serve with mashed potatoes and plentyof cranberry gravy. Try this the nexttime you're in the mood for turkey but not the work. You'll be thankful!Crock Pot Cranberry Turkey1 turkey breast,...

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Crock Pot Sausage & Peppers

I usually make sausage and peppers on top ofthe stove, but sometimes I like to assembleeverything late morning when I have the timeand l know I will be out or busy most of the day.It's nice not to have to fuss with dinner when I arrive home late or tired. I let this  slow cook all day and then I just need to boilthe pasta when it's time for dinner while I unwind and enjoy a glass of red wine. To the crock pot add: the sausage and peppers cutinto bite-size pieces, the chopped onion and garlic,the seasonings. Add the spaghetti sauce. Add a little wine to the jar and swish around. Add...

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Godhuma Rava Idli / Broken Wheat Yogurt Steamed Cakes | Idli Dosa Recipes

It was recently that I discovered that pillowy rava idlis can be easily made at home. Thanks to the blogging world which broke my notion that soft rava idlis are something that can only be found it hotels and ready to make packets. I found this Sharmi's recipe which was simple and quick. I am not a big fan of godhuma rava and detest eating the wheat rava upma. When I was doing a pantry cleanup, I found this poor little packet of wheat rava lying around and decided to make idlis. After tasting this, I had decided to include this one in our regular menu as often as I could.Ingredients:Makes - 8 idlisGodhuma Rava / Samba Rava - 1 cupThick Yogurt...

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Kambu Roti / Bajra Roti | Easy Indian Breakfast Recipes

Eating healthy need not be difficult. I am trying to incorporate more whole grains in my diet. It was a long day of work and I hadn't planned for dinner until it was 9 PM. I quickly came up with this roti and dinner was ready in a jiffy. Paired with a simple chutney/podi this makes a delicious meal for a quickie. I made a few extra for breakfast the next day. It makes a pretty good grab-and-go breakfast. Linking this up to Vegan Thursdays.Ingredients:Kambu maavu / Bajra Flour - 2 cupsOnion - chopped - 1/2 cupSummer squash - grated - 1 cup (or any vegetable of your choice, grated)Green chilli - 2Coriander leaves - a handfulSalt - to tasteMethod:Mix...

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