Healthy and sweet milk shake with banana Ingredients: 4 glasses milk (Measure with Serving Glass) 3 bananas peeled and sliced 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cardamom powder 1/2 cup crushed ice 1 teaspoon dry almond juliennes for each glass Method: 1. Put all ingredients in a blender. 2. Blend until smooth and froth appears. 3. […]

Tomatoes stuffed with a rich potato filling Ingredients: 8-10 medium sized fresh tomatoes 2 medium sized, boiled and mashed potatoes 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon dhania (dry coriander) powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds) 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 tablespoon grated cheese Chopped […]

Delicious snack made with crispy vegetable balls in hot and spicy sauce Ingredients: For Crispy Balls 2 cup mixed vegetable (grated cauliflower, finely chopped cabbage , grated carrots, finely chopped capsicum, finely chopped spring onions , finely chopped mushrooms, finely chopped french beans , sweet corn kernels) 8 tablespoon maida (plain flour) 4 tablespoon cornflour […]

Ingredients: 1 litre Milk 11/2 teaspoon vinegar or 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice or citric acid Method: 1. Boil milk in a heavy bottom sauce pan. 2. While boiling add lemon juice or vinegar or citric acid, while stirring. 3. If citric acid is being used, dissolve it in 2 tablespoon of water before adding. […]

Soy Sauce and garlic dressing for fresh salad Ingredients: 3 tablespoon olive oil or normal vegetable oil 3 tablespoon ground sugar 2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoon vinegar 2 tablespoon soy sauce 1 garlic clove, halved Method: 1. Put all ingredients in a jar and cover with a lid. 2. Shake vigorously to blend well. […]

Quick and easy rice, lentils and vegetable preparation in spices Ingredients: 1 cup rice 1/2 cup tuwar or arhar dal (split gram) 1 tablespoon chana dal (bengal gram) 1/4 cup chopped spring onion 1/4 cup chopped carrots 1/4 cup chopped capsicum 1/4 cup cauliflower, small florets 1/4 cup peas 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon […]

Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice or long grained rice 2 tablespoon chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 black cardamom 1-2 green cardamom 1-2 cloves 1 inch cinnamon 1 1/2 cups fresh coriander leaves 2-3 green chilies 1 inch ginger piece 1-2 garlic 2-3 tablespoon oil […]

A healthy and sweet dessert prepared with apple and milk Ingredients: 1 cup grated apple 1 liter milk 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup sliced pistachios 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder 2 tablespoon milk powder (optional) Few strands of saffron (soaked in 1 teaspoon milk) Method: 1. Boil milk in a pan and […]

Famous Kerela preparation, made with raw banana and coconut Ingredients: 4 raw banana (kacche kele), peeled and diced 1/2 cup yam (optional), peeled and diced 1/2 cup grated coconut 1/2 cup curd 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 4 whole black pepper 2 whole dry red chilies 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 […]

Sweet and sour potato made with peanut, jaggery and tamarind Ingredients: 6 boiled potatoes 1 cup crushed roasted unshelled peanut 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp 1/4 cup gud (jaggery) 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds Pinch asafoetida 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 tablespoon chopped […]

Healthy and colorful milk shake with banana and strawberries Ingredients: 2 glasses milk (Measure with Serving Glass) 2 bananas sliced 8-10 large strawberries (top sliced off) 1/4 cup of yogurt (optional) 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup crushed ice Strawberry slices for garnishing Method: 1. Put all ingredients in a blender except sugar. 2. Blend until […]

Delicious Spaghetti made with healthy vegetables and tofu Ingredients: 1 cup spaghetti 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional) 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/4 cup sliced red bell peppers 2 tablespoon fresh bean sprouts 1/4 cup chopped spring onion 1/2 cup sliced tofu 1/4 cup baby corn, diced 2 minced garlic cloves 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger […]

Sweet and fragrant rice made with rich dry fruits Ingredients: 2 cups cooked basmati rice 2 tablespoon cashew nuts, slivered 1 tablespoon raisins 1 tablespoon pistachio, slivered 2-3 cloves 2 whole green cardamoms Few strands of saffron (soaked in warm milk) 1/4 teaspoon green cardamom powder Pinch of edible orange colour 1 tablespoon pure ghee […]

Sweet and sour lentils prepared with peanuts in tamarind and jaggery Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoon yellow tuwar dal (split gram) 1 tablespoon moong dal (green gram) 11/2 tablespoon chana dal (bengal gram) 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 whole dry red chilli Pinch of asafoetida 1/2 cup crushed peanut 2 tablespoon crushed […]

Spicy and creamy spinach dip Ingredients: 1 cup chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1/2 cup chopped spring onion 1/2 cup white sauce (see basic) 1/2 cup mayonnaise (optional) 1/2 cup ricotta cheese or mozzarella cheese 1/2 teaspoon red chilli flakes 1 tablespoon butter Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Heat butter in a pan, […]

Ingredients: 1 Egg 1 chopped green chilli (optional) 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 from the center and pour the contents gently into the pan. (Pour in a manner that […]

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 1/4 cups icing sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup margarine or butter Method: 1. Mix together icing sugar and cocoa powder and keep aside. 2. In a bowl, beat margarine or butter, until light and smooth. 3. Gradually add sugar and cocoa powder mixture, beating well. 4. Add […]

A richly stuffed Paratha with spicy paneer stuffing Ingredients: For Dough 2 cups whole meal (wheat) flour 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Water for kneading For Filling 2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) crumbs 4-5 green chilies finely chopped 1 tablespoon coriander finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds Red chilli […]

Delicious and healthy rice made with cauliflower and spices Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice or long grained rice 1 small sized cauliflower, cut into big florets 2 tablespoon chopped spring onion 2 tablespoon chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 black cardamom 1-2 green cardamom 1-2 […]

Fresh and roasted brussels sprouts Ingredients: 10-12 fresh brussels sprouts 3 tablespoon low fat butter 1/2 onion, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and Pepper Method: 1. Boil brussels sprouts in water for 3-4 minutes until tender. 2. Cut into halves. 3. Heat butter in a pan and saute onions until transparent. 4. Add the […]