Abhilasha

Abhilasha July 30, 2023

Delicious baked dish with mushrooms in pesto sauce Ingredients: For Lasagne 2 cups noodles 2 1/2 cups portabella mushrooms, thinly sliced 3 cups white sauce 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/3 cup pine nuts (optional) Salt and pepper to taste 3/4 cup basil pesto sauce 2 tablespoon olive oil Method: 1. Boil noodles in lightly […]

Abhilasha July 28, 2023

Crispy Baby Corn in hot garlic gravy Ingredients: 20-25 baby corns 2 tablespoon corn flour Oil for frying Salt to taste For Gravy 1/2 cup diced capsicum 1/2 cup diced onions 1/4 cup spring onion, sliced 5-6 chopped garlic 2-3 whole dry red chilies, break into two 1 tablespoon vinegar 4 tablespoon tomato sauce 1 […]

Abhilasha July 25, 2023

Ingredients: 2 cups whole meal (wheat) flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Water for kneading 1/2 teaspoon ajwain seeds (carom seeds) (optional) Oil or Ghee (clarified butter) for applying Method: 1. For the dough, sieve flour and salt together. Add carom seeds, little water at a time and knead into a medium dough. 2. Leave the dough […]

Abhilasha July 23, 2023

Fried snack made of cottage cheese Ingredients: 1 cup besan (gram flour) 1 tablespoon corn meal flour 1 cup paneer (cottage cheese), cut lengthwise (1/2 inch thickness) 1/4 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds) 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder 1 teaspoon chaat masala powder for garnishing Salt to taste Oil for frying […]

Abhilasha July 23, 2023

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced pineapple 6 peaches, sliced 1 orange, separated into pieces 10 black grapes 1/2 cup cherries 3-4 lettuce leaves 1 cup grated cheese 2 tablespoon cream 2 tablespoon chopped celery Method: 1. Mix together cheese, cream and celery and keep aside. 2. Assemble all the fruits on salad leaves. 3. Now place […]

Abhilasha July 19, 2023

Spicy and crunchy deep fried vegetable patties, popular Indian snack Ingredients: 2 large potatoes, boiled and grated 2 slices bread 2 cups mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, cabbage, beans), finely chopped 1 teaspoon green chilies, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped green coriander 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon mango powder 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder 2 tablespoon […]

Abhilasha July 14, 2023

Healthy, spicy and digestive butter milk Ingredients: 2 glasses of slightly sour yogurt (Measure with Serving Glass) 2 glasses chilled water (Measure with Serving Glass) 1 inch finely grated ginger Pinch of hing (asafoetida) 2 finely chopped green chilies coriander leaves 1 tablespoon finely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoon oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 8-10 curry […]

Abhilasha July 13, 2023

Hot and spicy pasta with cauliflower and carrot Ingredients: 2 cups Italian pasta 3 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil 1 large sliced onion 2 garlic cloves minced (optional) 2 chopped capsicum 1/4 cup grated carrot 1/2 cup grated cauliflower 1 cup chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoon sun-dried tomato paste (optional) 2 teaspoon basil powder (herb) […]

Abhilasha July 11, 2023

A famous Kashmiri delicacy, very rich and sweet Pulao, full of fruits and nuts Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice 1 cup milk 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 4 cloves 1 inch cinnamon 3 cardamoms 1-2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sugar 3-4 strands (1 gm) saffron (kesar) 3 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter) 1 cup […]

Abhilasha July 10, 2023

Vegetable stew made with tomatoes and herbs Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, cubed 1 capsicum or green pepper, cubed 2 small brinjal (baigan), cubed 1-2 fresh zucchini (tori), cubed 1/2 cup cubed yellow summer squash or pumpkin (optional) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf 6 tomatoes, chopped 3 tbsp parsley, chopped […]

Abhilasha July 6, 2023

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 1/4 cups icing sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup margarine or butter 1/3 cup strong coffee 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, […]

Abhilasha July 2, 2023

A popular Indian preparation of mashed vegetable and potatoes in spicy masala, served with fried pav bread Ingredients: For Bhaji 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 spring onions, finely chopped 1 large capsicum, finely chopped 3-4 green chilies, finely chopped 2 teaspoon garlic paste 1 cup chopped tomatoes 2 medium sized, boiled and mashed potatoes […]

Abhilasha June 28, 2023

Sweet guava preparation with spices Ingredients: 2 cup finely chopped guava (amrud) 1 1/2 tablespoon crushed jaggery (gud) 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder Pinch of garam masala 2 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and allow it to […]

Abhilasha June 26, 2023

Delicious lentils tossed with palak, tomatoes and garlic Ingredients: 3/4 cup urad dal (split white lentil) or yellow moong dal (green gram) 1 cup chopped spinach 3-4 minced garlic 1 chopped tomato 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 3-4 dry red chilies 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon amchur (dry mango powder) 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder […]

Abhilasha June 26, 2023

Crispy snack made with bread and sesame seeds topping Ingredients: 6 slices of bread of your choice 1 cup boiled and mashed vegetables (carrots, french beans, potato) 2 minced garlic cloves 1 large finely chopped spring onion 1 egg white, lightly beaten (optional) 1 tablespoon cornflour 1 teaspoon sesame oil or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon […]

Abhilasha June 24, 2023

Crispy Chinese snack made with spicy vegetable stuffing in flour pastry Ingredients: For Pastry 1 1/4 cup (250 gm) maida (plain flour) 1 egg or baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt For Stuffing 1/2 cup shredded cabbage 1/2 cup spring onion 1/2 cup grated carrot 1/2 cup shredded french beans 1/2 cup shredded celery (optional) 3 […]

Abhilasha June 22, 2023

Spicy Crunchy Papad with vegetable garnish Ingredients: 4 roasted or deep fried papad (urad or moong dal) 2 tbsp finely chopped onion 2 tbsp finely chopped tomato 1 tbsp finely chopped cabbage 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander 1 tsp finely chopped green chilies (or as per taste) 2 tsp chaat masala powder 1/4 tsp red […]

Abhilasha June 20, 2023

A delightful muglai dish Ingredients: For Kofta 4 medium boiled and mashed potatoes 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped (optional) 1/2 tsp cumin seeds powder 1/4 cup (50 gm) khoya or mawa 1/4 cup (50 gm) paneer 1 tbsp raisins 2 tbsp cornflour Salt to taste Oil for frying For Gravy 1/2 cup (100 gm) cream […]

Abhilasha June 19, 2023

Healthy salad with sprouts and chaat masala Ingredients: 1/2 cup boiled rajma (kidney beans) 1/2 cup sprouted green dal (moong whole) blanched 1/4 cup chopped paneer 1/4 cup yellow & red pepper chopped 1/2 cup tomato chopped 1/2 cup onion chopped (optional) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon chaat masala 1/2 tablespoon cumin powder 1 […]

Abhilasha June 16, 2023

Sweet carrot preparation with spices Ingredients: 2 cup finely chopped carrots 2 tablespoon crushed jaggery (gud) 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder Pinch of garam masala 2 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle. 2. […]