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.

Healthy and light recipe made with lentils, rich in protein Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups moong dal (split green moong dal) 2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon garam masala Pinch of hing (asafoetida) 1 tablespoon lemon juice Oil for frying 1 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Wash and soak […]

Basic soft, medium and hard boiled egg recipe Ingredients: 6 eggs Water for boiling Method: 1. Boil water in a heavy bottomed pan. 2. Now put eggs in the boiling water and let it cook for 2 to 3 1/2 minutes for soft boiled, 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes for medium boiled and 10-12 […]

Creamy rice preparation made with pumpkin and nutmeg Ingredients: 2 cups arborio rice (risotto rice) 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup chopped beans 1/4 cup peas 1/2 cup diced pumpkin 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional) 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley 8 tablespoon butter […]

Delicious snack that is made with sabudana, spices and herbs Ingredients: 1 cup sabudana (sago) 2-3 peeled, boiled and mashed potatoes 2-3 small finely chopped green chilies 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanut (groundnut) 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder Oil to fry Salt to taste Method: 1. Wash sabudana and soak in […]

A refreshing and sweet milk shake with mango Ingredients: 4 glasses milk (Measure with Serving Glass) 2 cup mango pulp 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder 1/2 cup crushed ice Fresh cream for garnishing Method: 1. Put all ingredients in a blender. 2. Blend until smooth and froth appears. 3. Pour into serving glasses. […]

Soup Accompaniment Ingredients: 4-5 bread slices 1 cup grated cheese 3 tablespoon butter Method: 1. Pre-heat oven to 400°F. 2. Remove the brown edges of the bread. 3. Spread butter on both sides of the bread. 4. Sprinkle grated cheese on top of the bread, press hard so that cheese sticks onto the bread. 5. […]

Soybean healthy preparation made with onion, tomatoes and spices Ingredients: 2 cups soya chunks, crushed (soaked in hot water) 1 medium sized onion, finely chopped 1 medium sized tomato, finely chopped 1-2 green chilies 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder Pinch of black powder Pinch of garam […]

Delicious Penne with flavors of eggplant (brinjal), sun dried tomatoes and goat cheese Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups penne pasta 1 medium eggplant (brinjal), diced 1 cup sun dried tomatoes 3 tablespoon chopped parsley 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (optionally use parmesan cheese) Fresh parsley for garnishing 1/3 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste […]

Sweet and sour French dressing for fresh salad Ingredients: 3 tablespoon olive oil or normal vegetable oil 3 tablespoon ground sugar 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon vinegar (optional) 1 garlic clove, halved   Method: 1. Put all ingredients in a jar and cover with a lid. […]

Healthy white bean soup with spinach and leeks Ingredients: 1 cup cannellini beans (white beans) (soaked overnight) 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped 4 leeks, bulb only, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups vegetable stock 1 teaspoon corn flour (dissolved in 2 teaspoon water) 2 bay leaves 2 teaspoon cumin powder 2 teaspoon oil Salt […]

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. […]