Thursday, May 22, 2014

PANEER KULCHA

PANEER KULCHAINGREDIENTSPaneer (mashed)-250 gmsTomatoes sliced-2Green chillies sliced-1Coriander leaves to garnishSalt to tasteRed chilli powder-1/4 teaspoonTurmeric powder-1/4 teaspoonGaram Masala-1/4 teaspoonOil-2 tablespoonsKulcha-5ButterMETHODHeat oil in a pan.Add tomatoes & green chillies.Add turmeric,salt,red chilli powder & garam masala powder.Cook till the mixture leaves oil.Add paneer & cook till it leaves...
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Ive Been Alive for Exactly 50 Years!

Im going to take a few days off for my birthday, so please pardon any delays in answering emails or comments. Now that Im old, I have to pace myself. ;) Thank y...
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

SANDRAS CUSTARD FILLED CREAM PUFFS

These are very delicateand tasty cream puffs that will make thosethat you serve them to feel extra special...Serves (8)Prep: 20 mins. |Cook: 40 minutes--(+ standing time of 30 mins.)Posted by Sandra INGREDIENTS:---Puffs-1 cup water-½ cup unsalted butter-1 cup all-purpose flour-4 eggs---Filling(This is quick and easy – or feel free to make your own custard.)-1 package (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling...
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NEUTRELA RICE

NEUTRELA RICEINGREDIENTSRice-1 cupNeutrela chunks boiled-1/4 cupWater-2.5 cupsTomato chopped-1 medium sizedRed chilli powder-1/4 teaspoonSalt to taste (approx 1/2 teaspoon)Garam masala powder-1/4 teaspoonDesi ghee (you can even use oil)-1 tablespoonCumin seeds (jeera)-1/2 teaspoonMETHODSoak rice in water for around 10-15 minutes.Heat desi ghee (or oil) in a pan & add cumin seeds to it.As they crackle add chopped tomato &...
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Stuffed Double Chicken Chops

Stuffed Double Chicken Chops Ingredients Chicken Mixture Boneless Chicken 750 grams Ginger Paste 2 teaspoons Garlic Paste 1 teaspoon Green Chilies 20-25 pieces Black Pepper Powder 1.5 teaspoons Salt As per taste Cumin 2 teaspoons Poppy Seeds 1.5 teaspoons Almonds 10-15 pieces Lemon 1 For stuffing Boiled Carrots 2 Boiled Eggs 2 Boiled Potatoes 2 For Frying Bread Crumbs For coating...
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Black eyed peas and Split green gram Burger patties

I love this recipe for green gram and black eyed peas patties because its easy to make as well as tasty, two of my favorite qualities in a recipe! They arent quite firm enough to toss grill, but are good for and very nutritious. Want to know about calories in Indian food CLICK HERE TO VIEW CALORIE CHARTIngredients:1/2 cup dry split green gram1/2cup black eye peas2 carrots grated1/2 cup flour2 slices bread, crumbled1...
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Aalo tiki chat

Aalo tiki chat Ingredients Potatoes boiled and mashed ½ kg Corn flour 2 tbsp heaped Boiled chana daal 1 cup Salt 1 tsp Chili powder ½ tsp Crushed red pepper ½ tsp All spice ½ tsp Chat masala ½ tsp Green chilies chopped 2 Coriander leaves chopped 2 tbsp To serve Mint chatni Tamarind chatni Whipped yogurt 1 cup Sev 1 cup Papri 1 cup Ingredients for tamarind chatni Jiggery 200 gm Tamarind 100 gm Cumin seeds 1 tsp...
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Monday, May 19, 2014

Whey soup

I have never tried this soup, so I am not taking any responsibility if you make it and hate it!1 liter strong whey4-5 tbs sugar1 cinnamon stick50 g potato flour or cornstarch100 ml cold waterCook the whey with the cinnamon and sugar for 5-10 minutes. Make a paste from the starch and cold water and stir into the soup to thicken. Pour into a bowl, sprinkle with sugar and cool. Red food colouring or crowberry (or redcurrant or cranberry)...
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Traditional Lunch Series Day 1 Vengaya sambar Vendakkai curry Potato Roast

For the next few days - we are going to be having traditional Tambram food for lunch. When its just me, I usually make one-pot meals which have a fair balance of carbs, proteins and loads of vegetables. Now that I have company for the next couple of weeks, proper lunch it is!Im just doing this for fun to chronicle how many such traditional (read non-fusion) recipes I can cook :) Anyway it is also a great way to share authentic...
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Mooli Paratha Radish Stuffed Indian Bread

Ingredients: # For stuffing: 1.      2 cup grated mooli (Radish)2.      Salt to taste3.      2 green chilies chopped finely4.      2 tablespoon corianders leaves# For dough: 1.      2 cup Wheat flour2.      Salt to taste3.      Water as needed4.     ...
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Sunday, May 18, 2014

Chicken olives and lemon Dish of the Month for April 2013

It would be a bad job if I couldnt come up with a dish for my own blog challenge!  However, its not too much of a hardship to make one of Nigel Slaters recipes for Dish of the Month.  The April chapter of the Kitchen Diaries II is full of lovely recipes including quite a lot of prose from Nigel too.He waxes lyrical about olives and states that it is rare to find an olive he does not like, only those tossed in garlic,...
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Filet Mignon Giambotta

Nanny didnt get to really experience my cooking, its sad since she inspired me a lot. Unfortunately as she got older her taste buds changed immensely. Foods that she used to love she wouldnt even look at anymore. She would still eat pasta though, it was the one thing she never gave up on. I can remember experimenting with different veggies and she would lean over the stove and look into the pan and ask what I was making. I didnt...
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Fishing with Jim and Mari

Our day started at 4 AM yesterday morning. We drove out to see Jim and Mari, who invited us out to their new home for a morning of bass fishing. Jim is Ricks oldest nephew. They basically grew up together. The sun was barely peeping over the hills when we got to the edge of the water. Birds were wide awake, out and about, such as herons, ducks and commarants. It was a beautiful morning. A little crisp... but the air was fresh...
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