Crispy and spicy bean toast Ingredients: 8 bread pieces 1 tin baked beans (optionally use white beans soaked overnight) 2 cups chopped onions 1 teaspoon black pepper powder 1 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Heat oil in a pan, stir fry onions until transparent. 2. If using white beans soaked overnight, then add […]

Sweet and chocolaty mousse cake Ingredients: 125 gm dark cooking chocolate 125 gm butter 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 2 cups plain flour Method: 1. Heat a pan, melt butter, add cooking chocolate and stir until chocolate melts. Remove from heat and keep aside. 2. Beat eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl until white […]

Sindhi fish delicacy made with tomatoes and spices Ingredients: 1 medium hamour fillet or promfret fish 1 tablespoon garlic paste 1 bay leaf 2 green cardamoms 1 small stick cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) 3 tablespoon oil Salt […]

Spicy chicken dish made with onion and cashew nut paste Ingredients: 1 kg chicken (with or without bones) 2 medium red onion, made into a paste 1 tablespoon ginger paste 1 tablespoon garlic paste 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder Elaichi mix (2 cardamom, 1 inch cinnamon, 2 cloves […]

Tangy and Sour Cream used in a lot of preparations Ingredients: 1/2 cup hung curd 1 cup cream Salt to taste Method: 1. Whisk together salt, cream and curd until thick cream is obtained. 2. Refrigerate and use in any preparation.

Thick creamy sauce made with oil and egg yolks Ingredients: 2 egg yolks 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp mustard powder 1 tbsp vinegar 1 1/2 cups salad oil Method: 1. Beat the egg yolks in a bowl with a whisker for about a minute. 2. Add mustard powder, salt, sugar, 1 tsp […]

Sweet mix of banana, pineapple and strawberry with a tinge of coconut Ingredients: 1/2 cup strawberry, crushed 1/2 cup banana, chopped 2 glasses pineapple juice (Measure with Serving Glass) 2 tbsp coconut milk 1/2 glass crushed ice (Measure with Serving Glass) Method: 1. Put all ingredients in a blender. 2. Blend until smooth and froth […]

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 […]