Baked tomatoes with cheese and herbs Ingredients: 7 small tomatoes 1 cup tomato ketchup 2 tbsp chilli sauce 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp dried oregano herb 1/2 cup grated cheese 2 tbsp oil or olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Blanch tomatoes, skin will start coming out […]

Spicy cauliflower prepared in Indo Thai style Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower, cut into small florets Oil for frying 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup tomato puree 2 tablespoon curd 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 small onion 2 tablespoon fresh coconut, grated 2 garlic cloves 2 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/2 inch ginger 2 teaspoon poppy seeds (khus-khus), […]

Sweet and unique mix of coconut and bananas Ingredients: 12 ripe bananas 2 3/4 cups milk 2 1/2 cups sugar 250 gm ghee 150 gm grated coconut 1 cup walnut, crushed Method: 1. Blend bananas with milk and sugar into a smooth liquid. 2. Strain and keep aside. 3. Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed […]

Irresistible chocolate and cream truffle coated with cocoa powder Ingredients: 360 gm dark chocolate bar 100 ml strong black coffee 125 gm unsalted butter 2 tbsp whipped cream 2 tsp roasted almonds For Finishing 2 tbsp melted white chocolate 2 tbsp cocoa powder 2 tbsp chocolate flakes 2 tbsp desiccated coconut 2 tbsp crushed almonds […]

Healthy root vegetables tossed is sesame seeds dressing Ingredients: 1 radish, peeled and cut into strips 2 turnips, peeled and sliced (optional) 2-3 carrots, peeled and sliced For Dressing 1-2 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp brown sugar or sugar Pinch of Salt or to taste 1/2 tsp black pepper powder 2 […]

Thick and yellow salad cream made with oil and cream Ingredients: 1 cup cream 1 tsp mustard powder 1 cup salad oil 3 tsp sugar, grounded 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp black pepper powder Method: 1. Mix cream, mustard powder, sugar, salt, lemon juice, pepper powder in a bowl. 2. […]

Delicious mushrooms stuffed with garlic stuffing Ingredients: 12 whole fresh mushrooms 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped onion 1/4 cup grated cheese 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes 1 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Wash and soak mushrooms in warm water for 2-3 […]

Delicious hot kachori made from flour, potato and spices Ingredients: 2 cup wheat flour (atta) 2 large boiled, peeled and grated potatoes 2 green chilies, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala Oil for frying Salt to […]

Gujarati specialty, flour dhoklis in spicy lentil preparation Ingredients: Dhokli 1 cup atta (wheat flour) 1 tablespoon besan (bengal gram) 1/2 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds) 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) 1 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Water for kneading Dal 1 1/4 cups tuwar […]

Spicy lentils made with lauki or bottle gourd Ingredients: 1 cup chana dal (bengal gram) 1 1/2 cup diced lauki or ghiya (bottle gourd) 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger 1 whole red chilli 1 bay leaf 2-3 cloves 1 black cardamom 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon turmeric […]

Brinjal preparation stuffed with spices and fried in oil Ingredients: 6 small baigan (brinjal) 2 teaspoon red chilli powder 5 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon peeli sarson (yellow mustard seeds) 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala 1 1/2 tablespoon oil 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds Salt to taste Method: 1. Wash brinjal thoroughly with […]

Famous tangy, creamy cabbage and vegetable side dish Ingredients: 1 medium sized cabbage, shredded 1 carrot, shredded 1/2 tablespoon grated onion 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Mix all ingredients together. 2. Taste and adjust seasonings if required. 3. Refrigerate for at least 1 […]

Easy Indo Mexican tortilla azteca made with cheese and vegetables Ingredients: 1/2 cup melted ricotta cheese or any melted cheese 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, cauliflower, peas) 1/2 cup enchilada sauce (see in basic) 1/2 cup boiled corn kernels 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped capsicum 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon butter […]

Easy vegetarian enchiladas made with cheese and vegetables Ingredients: 1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, cauliflower, peas) 1/4 cup melted ricotta cheese or any melted cheese 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese 4 corn tortillas (available in the market) 1 cup enchilada sauce (see in basic) 1/2 cup chopped onions […]

Mexican cottage cheese preparation with spicy tomato sauce Ingredients: 1/2 cup (100 gm) cottage cheese (paneer), cubed 2 big tomatoes 1/4 cup onions, sliced 1 teaspoon garlic paste 2 green chilies 5-6 whole black peppercorns 1/8 cup breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon sugar (optional) […]

Famous tangy cabbage and vegetable side dish Ingredients: 1 medium sized cabbage, shredded 1 cup mayonnaise 2-3 tablespoon double cream Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Mix all ingredients together. 2. Taste and adjust seasonings if required. 3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Delicious and spicy cauliflower preparation, in dried fenugreek leaves gravy Ingredients: 1 medium sized cauliflower, cut into florets 1/2 cup kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves) 2 small onions, chopped 1 1/2 inch ginger piece 3-4 garlic cloves (or as per taste) 4 green chilies, sliced 2 medium sized tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 […]

Sweet and tangy chutney made with spinach and walnut Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup (250 gm) spinach, chopped 1/4 cup walnut (peeled) 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoon soya sauce Method: 1. Boil spinach with 1 1/2 cups of water. Drain spinach. 2. Add sugar to ground walnut and keep aside. 3. Now add spinach, soya sauce, […]

Sweet and tangy Sesame and Cashew chutney or sauce Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup (250 gm) sesame seeds 1/2 cup (100 gm) ground nut 1/2 cup (100 gm) cashew nut 1/4 cup (50 gm) dry coconut slices 1/4 cup (50 gm) green chilies 1/2 cup (100 gm) tamarind pulp 1/4 cup (50 gm) jaggery 1 teaspoon […]

Raspberries cooked in sugar syrup Ingredients: 1/2 kg raspberries (cleaned) 1 1/2 kg sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 drops orange colour Method: 1. Heat a heavy bottomed pan, add sugar and 1 1/2 cups of water. 2. When the sugar completely dissolves, add raspberries and keep it covered for 5 minutes. 3. Remove the […]