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 […]

Large crepe made with fermented rice and lentil batter, stuffed with a spicy potato masala Ingredients: For Dosa 3 cups (600 gm) long grain rice 1 cup (200 gm) urad dal (spilt black gram) 2 tsp fenugreek seeds For Masala 2-3 large boiled coarsely mashed potatoes 1 large onion, thinly sliced 3-4 green chilies, finely […]

Thick round savory crepe, a popular South Indian preparation Ingredients: 3 cups (600 gm) long grain rice 1 cup (200 gm) urad dal (spilt black gram) 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tomato, finely chopped 4 green chilies, finely chopped Oil for shallow frying Salt to taste Method: 1. Wash rice and urad dal separately and […]

Famous Chinese delicacy made with cauliflower florets in spicy sauce Ingredients: For Manchurians 2 cups cauliflower florets 6 tablespoon maida (plain flour) 2 tablespoon cornflour 2 teaspoon soya sauce Oil for frying Salt to taste For Gravy 1/2 cup cubed onion 1/2 cup cubed capsicum 2 spring onions, cut at an angle 1 tablespoon chopped […]

Ingredients: • 1/2 cup – Toor Dal • 1/2 – onion, cut • 1 – tomato, cut • 1 tsp – rasam powder • 1/2 tsp – chilli powder • 2 tsp – Sugar • 1/4 cup – Lemon juice • salt to taste • Little Turmeric powder • 4 tsp – Coconut powder • […]

Ingredients: • 1 cup – Maida (all-purpose flour) • 1/2 cup – Rice flour • 1/2 tsp – Cardamom powder (or powder 3 to 4 Cardamom seeds) • 1/2 cup – jaggery, powdered Method: Add the jaggery to approx. 1/4 cup of water. If you have trouble breaking the jaggery, placing them in the water […]

Ingredients: • 10 – big leafs of Palak (spinach) • 3 – medium sized potatoes, boiled and mashed thoroughly • 1 – green chilli, chopped finely • 1/2 tsp – Red Chilli powder • 1/2 tsp – black pepper powder • 1/2 tsp – roasted cumin powder • 1/2 tsp – dry coriander powder • […]

Ingredients: • 1/2 cup – Pineapple pieces • 1 – tender Coconut • 1/2 tsp – ginger, chopped • Sprig of Mint to garnish • Sugar to taste Method: Drain the tender coconut water and scoop out the pulp. Blend pineapple pieces, ginger and coconut pulp together. Add 1/2 cup of coconut water and sugar […]

Ingredients: • 250 g – Rava • 4 Green chillies • 1 tbsp – Curd • 1 piece Ginger • 4 small Bay Leaves (tej patta) • 1 tsp – Mustard seeds, Urad and Channa dal • 25 g – Fried Cashewnuts • A few Curry leaves • 1 Onion chopped finely • Coriander leaves […]

Ingredients: • 2 cups – thick curds • 1 – onion, chopped • 1 – tomato, chopped • 2 – green chillies, chopped • 1 tsp – finely chopped Coriander leaves • 1/2 tsp – Mustard Seeds powder (rai) • 1/2 tsp – red chilly powder • 1/2 tsp – roasted cumin • salt to […]

Ingredients: • 1.5 liter – chilled water • 2 tbsp – Cumin seeds • 1/2 tsp – black salt or Rock Salt • 1 tsp – Amchoor powder • 1 tsp – Sugar • 1 cup – Coriander leaves chopped • 1 tbsp – Mint leaves chopped • 1 – lemon, juice extracted • 1 […]