Delicious Pasta with Zucchini (tori in Hindi), sun dried Tomatoes and Cheese flavors Ingredients: 2 1/4 cup dried pasta (penne or rigatoni or fusilli) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 2 teaspoon minced garlic 2 fresh and firm zucchini (tori), diced 4 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 8 black olives, chopped 1 tablespoon […]

A popular South Indian semi-dry preparation made of all sorts of vegetables Ingredients: 1/2 cup yam, thinly sliced 1/2 cup potato, thinly sliced 1/8 cup carrot, thinly sliced 1/4 cup french beans, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 drumstick, cut into 2 inch slices 1 raw banana, cut into 2 inch slices 1/2 teaspoon turmeric […]

Vegetable soup prepared with pesto sauce Ingredients: 2 onions, chopped 2-3 leeks, washed and chopped 1 cup diced potatoes 2 carrots, diced 1 cup french beans, halved 1 cup tomatoes, crushed 1 garlic, minced 1/2 cup macaroni (optional) 1/4 cup black-eyed beans (boiled) 5 cups vegetable stock 1 cup pesto sauce (see basics) 2 tablespoon […]

Combination of fenugreek leaves and peas, in sweet and sour gravy Ingredients: 1 cup boiled green peas 1/2 cup chopped fresh methi leaves or kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder 1 large onion 2-3 green chilies 1/2 inch ginger 1 tablespoon cashew nut paste (optional) 1/2 cup […]

Ingredients: 1 litre full cream milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cardamom pwoder 5-6 almonds (shredded, blanched) 3-5 pistachios (skinned, shredded) 10-15 threads saffron 1-2 silver verk Method: 1. Soak saffron in 2 teaspoon. hot milk, keep aside. 2. Boil milk in a large deep pan, stirring occasionally. 3. When it starts boiling, reduce heat […]

Delicious Spaghetti made with vegetables and hoisin sauce Ingredients: 1 cup spaghetti 2 cups sliced mushrooms (optional) 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup sliced red bell peppers 2 cups fresh bean sprouts 1 chopped onion 2 minced garlic cloves 1/2 cup chopped spring onions 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon cornflour 1/4 cup hoisin […]

Delicious Lauki(ghiya) delicacy made in cashewnut paste without onion Ingredients: For Kofta 2 1/2 cups (500 gm) lauki or ghiya (bottlegourd) 3-4 tablespoon besan (gram flour) dry roasted 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds) 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder (optional) 1 teaspoon oil Pinch of soda-bi-carbonate (baking powder) Salt to taste […]

Sweet and delicious chocolate and walnut brownies Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sugar (castor sugar) 4 eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup plain flour (maida) 2 cups walnuts, crushed Method: 1. Beat butter and sugar in a big mixing bowl, until creamy. 2. Add […]

Famous spicy and aromatic Thai green curry, vegetables made in coconut milk and basil Ingredients: 1 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup bell peppers, red and green, diced 1/4 cup baby corn, sliced 1/4 cup beans, sliced 1/2 cup mixed vegetable (peas, carrot, corn kernels) 1 small sweet potato (if no sweetness required, use potato) 1 […]

A popular South Indian preparation of rice in tangy lemon flavour Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rice Pinch of hing (asafoetida) 2 dried red chilies 1 tbsp urad dal (split black gram) 1 tbsp chana dal (bengal gram) 1/2 cup raw peanuts 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 10-12 curry leaves 3 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp turmeric […]

Spicy mushroom and peas preparation in cashewnut gravy Ingredients: 2 cups mushrooms, halved 1/2 cup green peas 2 cloves 1 crushed green cardamom 1/2 inch cinnamon piece 1 whole dry red chilli 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 large onion 1 garlic clove 1 inch ginger piece 1/2 cup tomato puree 1/4 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 […]

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (500 gm)hari mirch (green chilies), sliced 3 tablespoon peeli sarson (yellow mustard seeds) 1 tablespoon turmeric powder 11/2 tablespoon fennel seeds (crushed) 11/2 cups oil 2 1/2 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoon lemon juice (optional) Method: 1. Wash chilies and wipe dry. Add lemon juice and mix well. 2. Heat oil and […]

Cauliflower and potato cooked in spices Ingredients: 1 medium sized gobhi (cauliflower) 2 medium sized potatoes, diced 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 teaspoon coriander powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder 1/4 teaspoon kasoori (dried fenugreek leaves) methi powder Chopped coriander for garnishing 2-3 tbsp oil Salt […]

Crispy and yummy Toast made with suji and vegetables Ingredients: 12 slices of bread of your choice 1 cup suji (semolina) 1 cup malai (fresh cream) 1 tablespoon chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped capsicum 1 tablespoon chopped carrots 1 tablespoon chopped cabbage 2 chopped green chilies 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder […]

Vegetarian steamed appetizer from the East Indian state of Sikkim Ingredients: 2 cups maida (plain flour) Salt to taste Water for Kneading 1 large onions, very finely chopped 2 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 cup cabbage, very finely chopped 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp freshly ground pepper Salt to taste Oil for frying Method: 1. Sieve […]

A delicious and spicy delicacy of Paneer in cashew nut gravy Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup coarsely crushed paneer (cottage cheese) 1 cup tomato puree 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon haldi (turmeric) powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder 1/4 teaspoon dry kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) powder 1/4 teaspoon sugar Salt to taste For […]

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (1/2 kg) grated lauki (bottle gourd) 1 cup besan (bengal gram flour) 2 teaspoon curd 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 11/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoon oil Salt to taste 1 cup water For Tadka 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds […]

A spicy Thai dish with cashews and chicken Ingredients: 4 cups skinless and boneless chicken breast halves 1 sliced small onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 cup roasted unsalted cashewnuts 1/4 cup soya sauce 1/4 cup fish sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 3 tablespoon brown […]

Traditional Gujarati preparation made with lentils and rice Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rice 1/2 cup urad dal 1/4 cup chana dal 1 cup sour curd 2 tablespoon finely chopped green chilies 1/4 teaspoon soda-bi-carbonate Pinch of asafoetida (hing) 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 sprig curry leaves Coriander leaves for garnishing 3 tablespoon oil Salt to […]

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups icing sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup margarine or butter Method: 1. In a bowl, beat margarine or butter, until light and smooth. 2. Gradually add sugar, beating well. 3. Add vanilla essence and mix well.