Spicy and delicious mix of capsicum and corn Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups capsicum chopped 1 cup onion chopped 1 cup tomato chopped 2 tablespoon oil 1/2 cup corn kernels 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon dry fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi) 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder 1/4 teaspoon haldi (turmeric) powder […]

Ingredients: 4 eggs 2 tbsp grated carrots 1 tbsp peas, boiled Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon black pepper powder Salt to taste Method: 1. Beat four eggs thoroughly in a bowl. 2. Add carrots, peas, salt, pepper and blend well. 3. Grease butter in a microwaveable bowl and transfer the […]

Delicious, spicy and easy to make Thai Chicken Ingredients: 4 cups skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 3 sliced mushrooms 5 chopped spring onions 1 sliced medium onion 2 tablespoon minced ginger 1 tablespoon minced garlic cloves 3/4 cup coconut milk 3 tablespoon soya sauce 3 tablespoon white vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce 3/4 teaspoon […]

Famous Chinese hot and spicy vegetable soup, very easy to prepare Ingredients: 2 cup finely chopped mix vegetable (french beans, cabbage , capsicum, mushrooms, baby corn, carrots, spring onions) 4 cups water 2 teaspoon finely chopped ginger-garlic 1 teaspoon finely chopped green chilies 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves 1 teaspoon red chilli paste (boil […]

Fizzy and refreshing soda drink with strawberry Ingredients: 8-10 strawberries (top sliced off) 1 cup pineapple-orange concentrate 3 glasses lemon-lime soda Sugar to taste Method: 1. Mix strawberries, pineapple-orange concentrate and sugar in blender until smooth. 2. Mix this puree into lime soda. 3. Serve chilled.

A creamy and sweet dessert prepared with paneer and milk Ingredients: 1 cup fresh paneer (greated) 1 1/2 liters milk 1/2 cup (100 gm) sugar 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup sliced pistachios 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder A few strands of saffron (soaked in 1 tbs water) Method: 1. Boil milk in a pan and […]

Crispy stir fried vegetables with chicken or can be made with pork Ingredients: 1 cup boneless and skinless chicken breasts 2 chopped garlic cloves 2 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 cup chopped cauliflower 1 cup sliced capsicum 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup sliced cabbage 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup fresh bean sprouts 1 cup […]

Delicious, healthy and creamy soup made with sweet corn Ingredients: 1 cup cooked sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned or frozen) 2 finelly chopped spring onion 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock or corn stock 2 tablespoon cornflour (smoothly dissolved in 2 tablespoon milk) 2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon oil or butter 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1 […]

Green and healthy rice cooked with spinach and tomato Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice or long grained rice 1 onion finely chopped 2 tomatoes finely chopped 1 1/2 cup washed, finely chopped spinach (palak) 1 teaspoon fresh coriander finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon coriander (dhaniya) powder 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon […]

Rich and spicy red lentil soup Ingredients: 1/4 cup masoor dal (red lentils) (soaked in water) 1 small onion, chopped 1 teaspoon ginger paste 1 teaspoon garlic paste 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1 cup diced carrot 1/3 cup finely chopped celery or coriander leaves 2 cups water 1/2 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoon tomato puree […]

Ingredients: 3 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar or 3 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup (200 gm) powdered sugar Method: 1. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar or lemon juice in a bowl, until foamy. You can use an electric beater. 2. Gradually add sugar, beating well. 3. Beat for 5-7 minutes. 4. […]

Soft and crunchy fried Vadas is a traditional South Indian recipe, made from fermented rice and lentil batter Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup urad dal (split black gram, skinless) 1 tbsp raw rice Pinch of hing (asafoetida) 8-10 curry leaves, chopped 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp crushed black peppers Oil for frying Salt to taste […]

Spicy and delicious dry roasted besan bhaji with vegetables Ingredients: 5-6 tablespoon besan (gram flour) 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 small capsicum, chopped 1 inch ginger, grated 1-2 garlic cloves, minced (optional) 2 green chilies, chopped 2 tablespoon mixed vegetable (carrot, beans, peas, corn kernels) 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 sprig […]

Ingredients: 3 medium raw mangoes (chopped in chunks) 1 tablespoon crushed mustard seeds 1/2 tablespoon crushed fenugreek seeds (methi) 1/2 tablespoon aniseed (sauf) 1/2 cup red chilli powder 1/2 cup salt 1/5 cup turmeric powder 1 cup oil (any refined oil) glass, china or earthen pickle jar Method: 1. Place chunks in jar. Sprinkle 1/2 […]

A famous Indian sweet made of cashewnuts Ingredients: 2 cups cashewnut (soaked in water for 1 hour) 1 cup sugar Water (for sugar syrup) as required 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter) 1-2 drops kevada essence 2 chandi (silver) warak for decoration Method: 1. Drain and blend cashewnut to a fine paste, use as little water […]

Salsa dip, a spicy blend of tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and spices Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes 2 med onions, finely chopped 1 big capsicum, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoon tomato sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoon red chilli flakes 1 teaspoon dried oregano herb 1 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Blanch […]

Ingredients: 1 cup sour dahi (curd) 3 cups water 2 tablespoon besan (bengal gram) 2 dry red chilies 1 sprig curry leaves Pinch of hing (asafoetida) powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/ 4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon fresh […]

Quick and easy pasta made with four types of Italian cheese and cream sauce Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups dried pasta (penne, rigatoni or fusilli) 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chopped spring onion 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup grated fontina cheese 1/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese 1/3 cup marscapone cheese 1/2 teaspoon black […]

Crispy and cheesy bread pizza made with vegetables Ingredients: 12 slices of bread of your choice 1 cup tomato pizza sauce (see basics) 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped capsicum 2 cups grated cheese for garnishing Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Preheat oven to 250°F. 2. Apply a […]

Plain steamed rice Ingredients: 2 cup long grained rice or basmati rice 4 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) Method: 1. Wash rice thoroughly with water and soak for 15 minutes. 2. Drain and keep aside. 3. Boil water in a pan and pour rice in it. Add salt. Cover and cook for 40-45 minutes […]