Abhilasha

Abhilasha October 10, 2024

Ingredients: 2 cups finely chopped fresh cucumber 1/2 cup dry roasted, crushed peanut 1/2 cup smooth curd 1 teaspoon white pepper powder 1 teaspoon dry roasted cumin powder 1 teaspoon rock salt (or as per taste) Method: 1. Mix together peanuts, curd, pepper powder, cumin powder and rock salt. 2. Mix well and serve chilled.

Abhilasha October 10, 2024

Healthy vegetable juice made with carrot, beetrot, cucumber and tomatoes Ingredients: 4 carrots (gajar) 1 cucumber (kheera) 2 beetroots (Chacundar) 2 tomatoes 1 cup mint leaves (optional) 1 cup fresh coriander leaves 1 Green chilli (optional) 2 inch ginger 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon black pepper powder Salt to taste Method: 1. Wash and […]

Abhilasha October 10, 2024

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups yellow moong dal (split green gram) (optionally use green moong dal) 2 teaspoon red chilli powder (optional) 1 teaspoon salt Method: 1. Soak dal overnight. 2. Grind dal into a smooth paste. 3. Mix salt and red chilli powder in dal paste. 4. Take a greased tray and put very small […]

Abhilasha October 10, 2024

Ingredients: 2 cups green peas, boiled 1 cup khoya or mawa 1 finely chopped tomato (optional) 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 cloves 1/2 inch cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon dry ginger powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 tablespoon oil Chopped coriander for garnishing […]

Abhilasha October 10, 2024

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (500 gm) diced paneer (cottage cheese) 1/2 cup capsicum, diced 1/2 cup onion, sliced 1 cup diced tomatoes 2 chopped green chilies 2 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste 3-4 coarsely crushed red chilies 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds 1 teaspoon kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves) 2 tablespoon chopped coriander for garnishing 1-2 tablespoon […]

Abhilasha October 10, 2024

Fresh carrots combined with various blend of spices to make a rich and spicy pickle Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (500 gm) gajar (carrot), sliced 3 tablespoon peeli sarson (yellow mustard seeds) 1 tablespoon turmeric powder 2 tablespoon red chilli powder 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1/4 teaspoon hing (asafoetida) (optional) 2 cups oil 2 1/2 tablespoon […]

Abhilasha October 9, 2024

Indian pickle made with gooseberry or amla, stuffed with various blends of spices pickled in oil Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (500 gm) amla (Indian gooseberry) 3 tablespoon peeli sarson (yellow mustard seeds) 1/2 tablespoon methi dana (fenugreek seeds) 1 tablespoon turmeric powder 2 tablespoon red chilli powder 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon cumin seeds […]

Abhilasha October 9, 2024

Spaghetti made with tender chicken in ginger, garlic and soya sauce Ingredients: For Chicken Marinate 4 skinless and boneless chicken breast halves 2 1/2 teaspoon white sugar 1 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 cup soya sauce For Spaghetti 1 cup spaghetti 2 tablespoon minced ginger 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 cup stemmed and sliced mushrooms […]

Abhilasha October 9, 2024

Preparation of Hot Schezwan Sauce used in Chinese Cuisine Ingredients: 25 dried red chilies 3 peeled garlic cloves 10-15 finely chopped garlic 3 finely chopped green chilies 2 inch peeled and grated ginger 2 finely chopped onions (white) 1 finely chopped stalk celery 2 tsp cornflour (dissolved in 2 tbsp water) 1 tbsp brown vinegar […]

Abhilasha October 9, 2024

Ingredients: 2 teaspoon coriander seeds 2 centimeter cinnamon whole 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 whole green cardamom 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder 1 teaspoon dry mango powder 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon ginger powder 1 teaspoon salt Method: 1. Dry roast coriander, cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, fennel seeds. 2. Cool, mix […]

Abhilasha October 9, 2024

Ingredients: 2 teaspoon coriander seeds 2 teaspoon pomegranate seeds 2 centimeter cinnamon whole 1 whole green cardamom 1 whole black cardamom seeds 1 teaspoon cloves 3-4 whole mace (Javithri) 2-3 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dry fenugreek leaves 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder 2 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon dry mango powder 1 teaspoon chilli powder […]

Abhilasha October 9, 2024

Ingredients: 1 litre Milk 1/2 teaspoon curd (yogurt) Method: 1. Boil milk and bring it to room temperature. 2. In a bowl spread curd and add milk, stirring well. 3. Place overnight in a warm and cozy place. 4. When it is done refrigerate it and use. 5. Note – In cold weather, cover the […]

Abhilasha October 9, 2024

Sweet and aromatic dessert made from moong dal Ingredients: 2 cups yellow moong dal 4-5 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter) 3-4 cups warm water 2 cups sugar 1 cup crushed Mawa or Khoya (Visit Basic Preparations) 1/2 cup coarsely crushed cashew nut 1/4 teaspoon green cardamom powder Few silver vark (optional) Method: 1. Wash, soak moong […]

Abhilasha October 9, 2024

Mild and fragrant rice sauteed in Jeera Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice 2 teaspoon cumin seeds 4 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter) or oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Heat ghee or oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and allow it to crackle. 2. Now add cooked rice, salt and mix well. 3. Cook for […]

Abhilasha October 9, 2024

Ingredients: 1 Egg 1 chopped green chilli 1/2 tablespoon chopped onion 1/2 tablespoon chopped tomato 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1/2 tablespoon chopped coriander 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder 1 teaspoon butter Salt to taste Method: 1. Melt butter in a pan (preferably non stick) over a low flame. 2. Now carefully crack the egg […]

Abhilasha October 9, 2024

Fried, puffed flour and moong dal spicy puri Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup whole meal (wheat) flour 1/4 cup gram flour (besan) 1/4 cup green moong dal (green gram) 2 green chilies chopped (optional) 2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 2-3 tablespoon oil Water for kneading Oil for […]

Abhilasha October 9, 2024

Fried and puffed whole meal puri Ingredients: 2 cups whole meal (wheat) flour 2-3 tablespoon oil 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) Water for kneading Oil for deep frying Method: 1. Sieve flour and salt together. Mix well using your hand. 2. Add little water at a time and knead into a stiff to medium dough. 3. […]

Abhilasha October 9, 2024

A crispy stuffed Paratha with spicy potato stuffing Ingredients: For Dough 2 cups whole meal (wheat) flour 1 tablespoon oil 1/4 teaspoon salt Water for kneading For Filling 4 large potatoes boiled and peeled 4-5 green chilies finely chopped 1 tablespoon coriander leaves finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder 1/4 teaspoon roasted cumin powder […]

Abhilasha October 9, 2024

A soft and delicious roti made with plain flour and sesame seeds Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup (1/2 kg) maida (plain flour) 1/2 teaspoon sodium-bi-carbonate (baking powder) 3/4 cup curd 1/4 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup milk 2 teaspoon sesame seeds 3 teaspoon oil Butter for applying Salt to taste Method: 1. Sieve flour with baking powder […]

Abhilasha October 9, 2024

A thick and crispy roti made in a tandoor Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup (1/2 kg) plain flour (maida) 2 1/2 cup (1/2 kg) whole meal (wheat) flour 1 1/2 tablespoon sodium-bi-carbonate (baking powder) 1/4 cup (50 gm) melted ghee (clarified butter) 2 cup beaten curd Salt to taste Water for kneading Method: 1. Sieve together […]