Everyday Cooking

Halwai October 24, 2024

Ingredients: • 1/2 cup – Dalia (broken wheat) • 2 tbsp – oil • 2 medium-sized onions, sliced • 2 tsp – ginger-garlic paste • 2 capsicums, finely chopped • 3 cups – vegetables (peas, cauliflower, carrot, etc.), finely chopped • 1 cup – Milk • 3 tbsp – Corn flour • 2 tsp – […]

Abhilasha October 22, 2024

Tasty and different pizza stuffed with vegetable stuffing made in spicy tomato sauce Ingredients: For Pizza 1 packet active dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water 3 cups all-purpose flour (maida) 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoon olive oil For Tomato Sauce 2 medium sized onions, chopped 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes 2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste […]

Halwai October 18, 2024

Ingredients: • 1 cup – split (yellow) moong dal • 1/2 cup – Ghee • 3/4 cups to 1 cup – Sugar • 1/2 cup – Milk • Cashews/raisins roasted in Ghee for garnishing • 1/2 tsp – Cardamom powder • A few strands of Saffron Method: Soak 1 cup moong dal overnight. Next morning, […]

Halwai October 17, 2024

Ingredients: • 2 cup – Urad Dal • 2 cup – Coconut, grated • 3 tsp – Coriander seeds (dhania) • 1 tsp – Methi seeds (fenugreek) • 6 – 8 – Red Chillies • 1/2 lime-size ball of tamarind, soaked in water • 3 tsp – Jaggery • Oil to deep fry • Salt […]

Abhilasha October 8, 2024

Ingredients: 2 cups sour dahi (curd) 2 tablespoon gud (jaggery) 2 tablespoon besan (bengal gram) 2 sprig curry leaves 2 green chilies, chopped 1 inch ginger, chopped 3-4 cloves Pinch of hing (asafoetida) powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/ 4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves […]

Abhilasha October 8, 2024

Easy vegetarian enchiladas made with ricotta cheese and spinach Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped spring onions 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 1/2 cup chopped spinach 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup white sauce (see in basic) 10 corn tortillas (available in the market) 2 cups enchilada sauce […]

Abhilasha October 8, 2024

Spicy cauliflower prepared in Indo Thai style Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower, cut into small florets Oil for frying 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup tomato puree 2 tablespoon curd 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 small onion 2 tablespoon fresh coconut, grated 2 garlic cloves 2 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/2 inch ginger 2 teaspoon poppy seeds (khus-khus), […]

Abhilasha October 7, 2024

Gujarati specialty, flour dhoklis in spicy lentil preparation Ingredients: Dhokli 1 cup atta (wheat flour) 1 tablespoon besan (bengal gram) 1/2 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds) 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) 1 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Water for kneading Dal 1 1/4 cups tuwar […]

Abhilasha October 6, 2024

Salty steamed cake made from gram flour Ingredients: 2 cups besan (gram flour) Pinch of turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon citric acid 2 teaspoon sugar 1 1/4 cups water 1 tablespoon eno Salt to taste For Tadka 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 2-3 green chilies 1 sprig curry […]

Abhilasha October 6, 2024

Ingredients: 1/2 cup besan (gram flour) 1 cup buttermilk 3 cups water Salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon oil For Tadka 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 pinch hing (asafoetida) 2 green chilies, finely chopped 1 sprig curry leaves 1 tablespoon grated coconut for garnishing 1 tablespoon coriander, finely […]

Abhilasha October 6, 2024

Ingredients: 1 cup wheat flour 1/4 cup besan (gram flour) 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) 2 pinch hing (asafoetida) 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds 2 chopped green chilies 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional) 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoon oil Oil for […]

Abhilasha October 6, 2024

Indo-Mexican preparation of fried, stuffed chilli rellenos with cottage cheese Ingredients: 15 poblano green chilies (broad and short chilies) 1 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese) 1 onion, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup grated cheese (preferably Monterey Jack cheese) Oil for frying For Batter 1 cup maida (plain flour) 1 cup water Pinch […]

Abhilasha October 6, 2024

Fresh and creamy Thai dessert Ingredients: 4 tablespoon cornflour 5 tablespoon sugar 1 cup water 1 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoon cream or milk 2 teaspoon rose essence 1 cup chopped mixed fruits (pineapple, strawberry, papaya, oranges, etc) Method: 1. Dissolve cornflour in water and keep it on high heat. 2. Mix sugar, coconut milk, […]

Abhilasha October 5, 2024

Yummy Pizza with fresh tomatoes topped with mozzarella cheese Ingredients: 2 pizza breads 2 cup chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoon fresh chopped basil 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano herb 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 2. Heat […]

Abhilasha October 5, 2024

Delicious and yummy sauce made with brinjal and tomatoes Ingredients: 2 cups chopped tomatoes 3 tablespoon finely chopped onions 2 teaspoon garlic paste 1 cup diced brinjal 4 tablespoon oil Salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoon finely chopped basil 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes (optional) Method: 1. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan, add […]

Abhilasha October 5, 2024

Pasta made with fresh tomatoes and herbs in olive oil Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups dried pasta (penne or rigatoni or fusilli) 12 tomatoes, chopped 2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, basil, oregano and mint) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Grated parmesan cheese for garnishing 1/4 […]

Abhilasha October 5, 2024

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 […]

Abhilasha October 5, 2024

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 […]

Abhilasha October 5, 2024

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 […]

Abhilasha October 5, 2024

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 […]