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), […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Perfect winter Italian recipe of white beans and pasta Ingredients: 3 cups cooked cannellini beans (white beans) 2 cups small dried pasta of your choice 1 cup peeled and chopped carrots 2 celery stalks, chopped 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 large tomatoes 4-5 cups vegetable stock (for non-vegetarian version use […]

Tasty macaroni in white sauce and gorgonzola cheese. Optionally add diced roasted chicken, sausage or browned ground beef for a non-vegetarian version Ingredients: 4 cups dried macaroni 3 cups white sauce 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup gorgonzola cheese 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes Salt to taste Method: 1. Boil […]

Idlis made with Semolina or Rava, preparation originates in the south Indian region of Kerala Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup medium thick suji or rava (semolina) 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 tablespoon chopped curry leaves 2-3 finely chopped green chilies (optional) 1 teaspoon chana dal (bengal gram) 1 teaspoon urad dal (split black gram) 1/4 teaspoon […]

Plain large crepe made with fermented rice and lentil batter Ingredients: 3 cups (600 gm) long grain rice 1 cup (200 gm) urad dal (spilt black gram) 2 tsp fenugreek seeds Salt to taste Method: 1. Wash rice and leave overnight to soak well. 2. Wash urad dal and soak with fenugreek seeds and leave […]

A spicy and tangy soup famous in south India Ingredients: 1/2 cup tuwar dal (split gram) Pinch of turmeric powder 1 tbsp rasam powder 2 tbsp tamarind pulp 1 sprig curry leaves Pinch of hing (asafoetida) 1/2 tsp sugar Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing 1 tsp oil or ghee (clarified butter) 1/2 tsp mustard seeds […]

Popular Rajasthani recipe of puffed maize dough dumplings (Baati) served with dal Ingredients: For Baati 2 cups (400 gm) maize flour (makka ka aata) 1/2 cup (100 gm) wheat flour 1 1/2 cup (100 gm) ghee (clarified butter) or oil Salt to taste For Dal 1/2 tablespoon urad dal (split black lentils) 1 1/2 tablespoon […]