Spicy Spaghetti made with chilli and garlic Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups spaghetti 5 large minced garlic cloves 3 crushed dry red chilli peppers 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Boil spaghetti in lightly salted water for 8 to 10 minutes or until done. Drain […]

Wonderful summertime spaghetti made with vegetables and tomatoes in Italian herbs Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups spaghetti 2 1/4 cups chopped tomatoes 1 medium chopped onion 6 chopped green or black pitted olives 2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/3 cup fresh parsley 2 tablespoon fresh basil 3 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder […]

Yummy Pasta made with grilled vegetables and herbs Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups dried pasta (penne or rigatoni or fusilli) 12 ripe tomatoes 2 medium onions, peeled 2 medium sized capsicums 1 red chilli, chopped 8 chopped black olives 1 cup chopped fresh parsley and basil 2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder 1/2 […]

Delicious Pasta in creamy mushroom garlic sauce Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups dried pasta (penne or rigatoni or fusilli) 2 1/4 cups coarsely chopped small mushrooms 4 large coarsely chopped garlic cloves 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1 finely chopped red chilli pepper (optional) 1/4 cup chopped parsley Grated cheese for garnishing […]

Perfect winter Italian recipe of white beans and pasta Ingredients: 3 cups cooked cannellini beans (white beans) 2 cups small dried pasta of your choice 1 cup peeled and chopped carrots 2 celery stalks, chopped 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 large tomatoes 4-5 cups vegetable stock (for non-vegetarian version use […]

Tasty macaroni in white sauce and gorgonzola cheese. Optionally add diced roasted chicken, sausage or browned ground beef for a non-vegetarian version Ingredients: 4 cups dried macaroni 3 cups white sauce 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup gorgonzola cheese 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes Salt to taste Method: 1. Boil […]

Ingredients: 1 cup curd 1/2 cup chopped bathua 1/4 teaspoon rock salt Red chilli powder to taste Salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter) Method: 1. Beat curd with salt until smooth. 2. Heat 1 tsp ghee and sauté bathua until tender and no water remains. 3. Mix bathua and […]

Popular preparation of rice and vegetables in tamarind juice, originates in the Karnataka region of India Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rice 1/2 cup tuwar dal (split gram) 1 fresh carrot, chopped 2 fresh drumsticks, cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup french beans, cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup chopped onion Pinch of turmeric […]

Idlis made with Semolina or Rava, preparation originates in the south Indian region of Kerala Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup medium thick suji or rava (semolina) 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 tablespoon chopped curry leaves 2-3 finely chopped green chilies (optional) 1 teaspoon chana dal (bengal gram) 1 teaspoon urad dal (split black gram) 1/4 teaspoon […]

Preparation for the dry masala for Rasam, a spicy soup Ingredients: 2 cup (400 gm) tuwar dal (split gram) 2 cup (400 gm) chana dal (bengal gram) 3 cup coriander seeds 1 cup dry whole red chilies 1 tbsp dry curry leaves 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp asafoetida Method: 1. […]

Ingredients: 1 cup yellow tuwar dal (split gram) 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds Pinch of asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) 2 green chilies, chopped 1/4 teaspoon haldi (turmeric powder) 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 tablespoon lemon juice Chopped coriander for garnishing 2 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter) Salt to […]

Plain large crepe made with fermented rice and lentil batter Ingredients: 3 cups (600 gm) long grain rice 1 cup (200 gm) urad dal (spilt black gram) 2 tsp fenugreek seeds Salt to taste Method: 1. Wash rice and leave overnight to soak well. 2. Wash urad dal and soak with fenugreek seeds and leave […]

A famous breakfast preparation, made of rava upma with mustard seeds and curry leaves Ingredients: 1 cup suji or upma rava (semolina) 1 inch grated ginger 1-2 whole dry red chilies 1 medium size onion, sliced 2 cups water 1/2 cup smooth curd 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp white urad dal (spilt black gram) […]

Preparation for the dry masala for Sambar, a spicy lentil and vegetable dish Ingredients: 1/4 cup coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1/4 cup whole dry red chilies (or to taste) 1 teaspoon whole black pepper 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1/8 cup bengal gram 1/8 cup white […]

A spicy and tangy soup famous in south India Ingredients: 1/2 cup tuwar dal (split gram) Pinch of turmeric powder 1 tbsp rasam powder 2 tbsp tamarind pulp 1 sprig curry leaves Pinch of hing (asafoetida) 1/2 tsp sugar Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing 1 tsp oil or ghee (clarified butter) 1/2 tsp mustard seeds […]

Popular South Indian Chutney made with coconut and spices Ingredients: 1 cup grated fresh coconut 2 whole dry red chilies 2 teaspoon white urad dal (split black lentils) 1 small piece dry tamarind (optional) 1 tablespoon dahi (yogurt) Salt to taste 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 4-5 fresh curry leaves 1 tablespoon oil Method: 1. Heat […]

Popular Rajasthani recipe of puffed maize dough dumplings (Baati) served with dal Ingredients: For Baati 2 cups (400 gm) maize flour (makka ka aata) 1/2 cup (100 gm) wheat flour 1 1/2 cup (100 gm) ghee (clarified butter) or oil Salt to taste For Dal 1/2 tablespoon urad dal (split black lentils) 1 1/2 tablespoon […]

Aromatic and delicious Chinese fried rice with chicken and prawn in a spicy red sauce Ingredients: 1 cups basmati rice or long grained rice 1/2 cup shredded chicken 1/2 cup shredded prawns 1 sliced onion 1/2 cup chopped spring onion 1 cup sliced capsicum and red bell pepper 1/2 cup french beans, cut at an […]

Ingredients: 1 cup yellow tuwar dal (split gram) 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds Pinch of asafoetida 2 tablespoon crushed jaggery 1 green chilli, chopped 1/4 teaspoon haldi (turmeric powder) 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 2 tablespoon lemon juice Chopped coriander and 1 teaspoon grated coconut for garnishing 2 tablespoon oil or ghee […]

Aromatic and delicious Chinese fried rice with vegetables in a spicy red sauce Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice or long grained rice 1 sliced onion 1/2 cup chopped spring onion 1 cup sliced capsicum and red bell pepper 1/4 cup corn kernels 1/2 cup french beans, cut at an angle 1/2 cup shredded cabbage 1/4 […]