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Ingredients
115 gms (4 oz) Butter
200 gms (7 oz) White Sugar
1 tbsp Golden Syrup... moreIngredients
115 gms (4 oz) Butter
200 gms (7 oz) White Sugar
1 tbsp Golden Syrup
1 Egg
225 gms (8 oz) Flour (Maida)
1 tsp Baking Powder
3 tsp Ginger Powder
2 tsp Mixed Spice
½ tsp Baking Soda
How to make
Preheat oven to 180°C, 350°F or gas mark 4.
In a large bowl, blend the butter and sugar, add golden syrup and egg to mix them thoroughly.
Add the flour, baking powder, ginger powder, mixed spice and baking soda and mix until well combined.
Roll into small balls and place on lined baking tray allowing room to spread. Do not flatten the balls.
Bake for 15 minutes. less
February 27 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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Soya granules mixed with boiled potatoes and masalas to make delightful pattice.
Ingredients
• Soya granules 2 cups
• Oil 1 tablespoon + for shallow frying
• C... moreSoya granules mixed with boiled potatoes and masalas to make delightful pattice.
Ingredients
• Soya granules 2 cups
• Oil 1 tablespoon + for shallow frying
• Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric paste 1/4 teaspoon
• Coriander powder 1 tablespoon
• Green chilli paste 2 tablespoons
• Dried mango powder 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves,finely chopped 2-3 tablespoons
• Potatoes,boiled and peeled 4 medium
• Cornflour/ corn starch 2 tablespoons + to dust
Method
Soak soya granules for 15 minutes in sufficient water. Drain and squeeze out excess water with your hands. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, turmeric powder and coriander powder and mix.
Add soya granules, green chilli paste, amchur, garam masala powder, salt and sauté. Add coriander leaves and mix. Transfer the mixture onto a plate and set aside to cool.
Heat sufficient oil in another non stick pan. Mash potatoes and put into a bowl, add salt and 2 tbsps cornflour and mix. Divide into equal... less
February 27 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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Ingredients
• Pasta,boiled 1/4 packet
• Green capsicum 1 medium
• Onion ,cubed 1 medium
• Oil... moreIngredients
• Pasta,boiled 1/4 packet
• Green capsicum 1 medium
• Onion ,cubed 1 medium
• Oil 2 tablespoon
• Salt to taste
• Mustard sauce 1 teaspoon
• Carrot,cut and blanched 1 medium
• French beans,cut into 2 inch pieces and blanched 6
• Black pepper powder to taste
• Chicken sausages 2-3
• Cabbage 1 medium
• Potato fingers 2-3
• Butter 2 tablespoons
Method
This makes one portion. Keep the sizzler plate on gas to heat.
Cut green capsicum into small pieces. Cut onion. Heat 2 tsps oil in a non stick pan. Separate layers of the onion cubes and add along with capsicum. Add salt and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add mustard sauce, sprinkle a little water and toss well. Transfer into a bowl.
Add carrot, French beans, 1 tsp oil, salt and pepper powder to the pan and sauté till the vegetables get glazed. Transfer into another bowl.
Cut sausages into diagonal slices and sauté till lightly coloured. Transfer into a 3rd bowl.
Separate 3 leaves of cabbage.
Put vegetable bolognaise sauce in the pan, add boiled pasta and a little ... less
February 4 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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For cupcakes:
1/2 cup of milk at room temperature
1/2 cup of condensed milk at room temperature
1/2 cup butter at room temperature... moreFor cupcakes:
1/2 cup of milk at room temperature
1/2 cup of condensed milk at room temperature
1/2 cup butter at room temperature
2-3 tbsp of sugar
1 tsp vinegar
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 to 1& 1/4 cup of all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp of sour cream
cupcake liners
cupcake/muffin pan
For Cream cheese frosting:
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
8 oz cream cheese
3-4 cups of confectioner’s sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Decorative bags/Piping cone
To make Cupcakes:
In a large bowl whisk together butter & condensed milk.
Next add milk, sugar, vanilla extract, vinegar & sour-cream & whisk again
Sift all the dry ingredients together. Now add some flour at a time & whisk. Continue doing this till you have mixed all the flour & you have a lump free batter.
Preheat oven to 350F. Line your cupcake pan with liners. Pour a spoonful or two of the batter into the liners so that its 3/4 full. Don't fill till the top as the cupcakes will rise.
Bake in pr... less
December 5, 2012 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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Ingredients for Soya Based Basic Dough
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/2 cup plain flour (maida)
1/4 cup soya flour... moreIngredients for Soya Based Basic Dough
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/2 cup plain flour (maida)
1/4 cup soya flour
3 tbsp soya milk
salt to taste
1/4 tsp soya oil for kneading
Method
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead into a soft dough adding water as required (you will require approx. ½ cup water).
Cover with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside. Use as required.
Ingredients for Mexican Parathas
1 recipe Soya Based Basic Dough
To be mixed into a stuffing
1/2 cup boiled and crushed sweet corn kernels
1/4 cup chopped coloured capsicum (red, yellow and green)
1/4 cup deseeded and chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup tofu (bean curd/ soya paneer) cubes
1/4 cup grated processed cheese
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
Other ingredients
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
soya oil for cooking
Method
Divide the stuffing into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll out each portion of dough ... less
December 5, 2012 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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Burritos are warm, soft flour tortillas filled with savoury ingredients like beans, cheese, tomatoes and green onions.
Ingredients
6 Flour Tortillas
For the filling... moreBurritos are warm, soft flour tortillas filled with savoury ingredients like beans, cheese, tomatoes and green onions.
Ingredients
6 Flour Tortillas
For the filling
Refried Beans
grated processed cheese
For the topping
chopped tomatoes
chopped spring onions
Guacamole
Sour Cream
Method
Place the refried beans, cheese, gaucamole, sour cream, tomatoes and spring onions in individual bowls.
Make burritos by placing the beans and cheese on the tortillas, then applying a spoonful of guacamole and sour cream and topping with chopped tomatoes and spring onions and finally rolling up the tortillas. less
December 5, 2012 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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Ingredients
12 cooked large sized shell pasta
1 1/2 cups Tomato Sauce
salt and black pepper (kalimirch) powder to taste... moreIngredients
12 cooked large sized shell pasta
1 1/2 cups Tomato Sauce
salt and black pepper (kalimirch) powder to taste
To be combined into a filling
1 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
1 cup blanched and chopped spinach (palak)
salt and black pepper (kalimirch) powder to taste
Other ingredients
1/4 cup grated mozzrella cheese
butter for greasing
Method
Place each shell pasta on a 200 mm. (8") diameter greased baking dish.
Fill each shell pasta with 2 tbsp of the filling.
Pour the tomato sauce on top of the shell pastas evenly.
Sprinkle cheese on top and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes.
Serve hot. less
November 16, 2012 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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Ingredients
8 bread slices, lightly buttered
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
4 lettuce leaves... moreIngredients
8 bread slices, lightly buttered
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
4 lettuce leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder to taste
To be mixed into a spread
1/2 cup cheese spread
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 clove of garlic (lehsun), grated
2 tbsp finely chopped celery
2 to 3 spring onions with greens, finely chopped
freshly ground pepper powder to taste
Method
Place a lettuce leaf over a slice of bread.
Apply a generous layer of the spread over it.
Top with the sliced tomatoes.
Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Sandwich with another slice of bread.
Repeat with the remaining bread slices, tomatoes, lettuce and spread to make 3 more sandwiches.
Serve immediately. less
November 16, 2012 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups chilled , peeled and roughly chopped apples
5 tbsp strawberry crush
4 tbsp chilled fresh curds (dahi)... moreIngredients
1 1/2 cups chilled , peeled and roughly chopped apples
5 tbsp strawberry crush
4 tbsp chilled fresh curds (dahi)
1 cup vanilla ice-cream
For The Topping
4 tbsp crushed ice
Method
Combine the curds, strawberry crush, vanilla ice-cream and apples and blend in a juicer till the mixture is smooth and frothy.
Pour equal quantities of the smoothie into 2 individual glasses.
Serve immediately topped with 2 tbsp of crushed ice in each glass.
October 29, 2012 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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Ingredients
1/2 cup broccoli stalks
1 cup broccoli florets
1/4 cup finely chopped onions... moreIngredients
1/2 cup broccoli stalks
1 cup broccoli florets
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp finely chopped celery stems (ajmoda)
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tsp cornflour dissolved in 1 cup milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper powder to taste
3 tbsp sliced toasted almonds (badam)
For The Garnish
4 tbsp fresh cream
Method
Combine the broccoli stalks and 2½ cups of water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring once in between after 3 minutes.
Add the broccoli florets, onions, celery and garlic, mix well and microwave on high for 12 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Keep aside to cool.
Blend it in a mixer to a smooth purée.
Transfer it to a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once in between after 1½ minutes.
Add the cornflour-milk mixture, salt, pepper and almonds and microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring once in between after 2½ minutes.
Serve immediately garnished with cream. less
October 29, 2012 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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The unusual combination of muskmelon, orange and coconut water lend a refreshing flavour to this drink.
Ingredients
2 cups muskmelon (kharbooja), cubed
juice of 2 oranges... moreThe unusual combination of muskmelon, orange and coconut water lend a refreshing flavour to this drink.
Ingredients
2 cups muskmelon (kharbooja), cubed
juice of 2 oranges
2 cups tender coconut water
2 tsp sugar
a pinch of black salt (sanchal)
For the garnish
a few mint leaves (phudina)
Method
Blend the melon in a liquidiser. Strain it.
Combine all the ingredients and mix well.
Serve chilled, poured into glasses and garnished with mint leaves.
October 19, 2012 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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Ingredients
4 burger buns
4 tbsp Eggless Mayonnaise
1 tomato, sliced thinly... moreIngredients
4 burger buns
4 tbsp Eggless Mayonnaise
1 tomato, sliced thinly
1 onion, sliced thinly
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
salt and pepper to taste
For the filling
1/2 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
1/2 cup crushed sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
2 green chillies, finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tbsp bread crumbs
1 tbsp cornflour
salt to taste
Other ingredients
bread crumbs for coating
oil for deep-frying
For serving
french fries
Method
For the filling
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Divide into 4 equal portions.
Shape each portion into a patty.
Coat the patty with bread crumbs.
Heat oil in a kadhai and deep fry the patties in hot oil till they are golden brown.
Drain on absorbent paper.
Keep aside.
How to proceed
Slit each burger bun into 2 halves. Toast both sides of each slit bun lightly on a tava (griddle).
Place one patty on the base of a toasted burger bun. Top with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, some tomato slices, onion slices,... less
October 10, 2012 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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Ingredients
4 medium size hard rolls/ brun bread
butter for grilling
springs of parsley for the garnish... moreIngredients
4 medium size hard rolls/ brun bread
butter for grilling
springs of parsley for the garnish
For the chunky vegetable spread
3/4 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
1/4 cup boiled and chopped carrots
1/4 cup red, yellow and green capsicum, chopped
1/4 cup boiled corn (makai ke dane)
1/4 cup boiled green peas
2 tbsp chopped celery
1 tsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp grated mozzrella cheese
2 tsp butter
salt and freshly crushed pepper to taste
Method
For the chunky vegetable spread
Mix all the ingredients in a pan and heat for a few minutes till the cheese melts.
Keep aside.
How to proceed
Cut each hard roll into half. Only the bottom half is used in this recipe. The top half may be used for some other recipe.
Scoop out the centre soft portion of each bottom half.
Brush with melted butter.
Bake in a hot oven at 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes.
Reheat the filling and spoon a little of it in the centre of each scooped bottom half of the roll.
Garnish with a sprig of parsley... less
October 10, 2012 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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Ingredients
For The Chapatis
1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/2 tbsp melted ghee... moreIngredients
For The Chapatis
1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/2 tbsp melted ghee
a pinch salt
1/4 tsp oil for kneading
For The Stuffing
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 cups boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
salt to taste
1 1/2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 cup boiled green peas
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
For the dough
Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl and add enough water to make a firm dough. Keep aside covered for 15 minutes.
Knead again using oil til smooth. Keep aside covered with a wet muslin cloth.
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll out each portion into 150 mm. (6") diameter thin chapatis.
Cook on a tava (griddle) till light brown spots appear on both sides. Keep aside.
For the stuffing
Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the potatoes and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add the ginger-green chilli paste, salt, dry mango powder... less
October 10, 2012 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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Ingredients
For The Tomato Sauce
2 cups blanched , deseeded and chopped
tomato , refer handy tip... moreIngredients
For The Tomato Sauce
2 cups blanched , deseeded and chopped
tomato , refer handy tip
2 tbsp oil
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
6 whole peppercorns (kalimirch)
1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup tomato puree
1/4 cup tomato ketchup
1 tsp sugar
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
1 cup cooked farfalle
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup chopped black olives
2 tbsp fresh cream
1/2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
salt to taste
For The Garnish
2 tbsp grated processed cheese
Method
For the tomato sauce
Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the bayleaf and peppercorns and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the capsicum and sauté for a few more minutes.
Add the tomatoes and 1/2 cup of water and simmer on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the oregano, tomato purée, tomato ketchup, sugar and salt, mix well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
How to proceed
Heat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add ... less
October 9, 2012 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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Ingredients
400 gms chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
2 tsp butter... moreIngredients
400 gms chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
2 tsp butter
1 onion , finely chopped
1 tbsp cornflour
1 to 2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup warm milk
salt and to taste
For Serving
fresh cream
bread croutons
Method
Boil the tomatoes with the moong dal in 3 to 4 cups of water till cooked.
Blend in a blender and strain.
Melt the butter, add the onion and fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the strained mixture.
Mix the cornflour with a little water and pour into the soup. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring ocassionally.
Add the sugar, milk, salt and pepper.
Serve hot with cream and bread croutons. less
September 26, 2012 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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Ingredients
• Onions,sliced 3
• Butter 3 tablespoons
• Salt to taste
• Bla... moreIngredients
• Onions,sliced 3
• Butter 3 tablespoons
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper powder to taste
• Cornflour/ corn starch 2 teaspoons
• Black peppercorns,crushed 5-6
• Processed cheese,grated 6 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley,chopped 2 tablespoons
Method
Heat butter in a pan and sauté the onions on low heat for ten to fifteen minutes or until golden brown. Add five cups of water, salt and pepper powder and bring the mixture to a boil. Mix cornflour in one cup of water and add to the soup. Simmer for five to seven minutes. Mix together processed cheese with crushed peppercorns and parsley and shape into small balls. Just before serving add the cheese balls to the soup, garnish with parsley and serve hot. less
September 21, 2012 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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Cheese egg roll is made of cheese and garlic mixture put on the bread slices and then deep fried.
Ingredients:
2 Eggs... moreCheese egg roll is made of cheese and garlic mixture put on the bread slices and then deep fried.
Ingredients:
2 Eggs
4 Bread slices
4 tbsp cheese
3 tbsp (level) Cornflour
1 tsp Chilli powder
1 (small) onion
2 green chillies
1 tsp Garlic paste
Green coriander
2 tbsp leaves
Oil for shallow frying
How to make cheese egg roll:
Mix all the ingredients (except bread and oil) together in a bowl.
Layer bread quarters with the egg-cheese mixture and keep aside.
Heat oil in a frying pan, carefully slide in the layered bread quarters (mixture side down) into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes, then turn over to other side. Fry until golden brown on either side.
Drain excess oil on absorbent paper and serve piping hot, on a bed of cabbage leaves and accompanied by tomato ketchup. less
September 5, 2012 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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Ingredients
Soaked noodles (Chinese vermicelli):- 2 cups
Dried Chinese mushrooms: - 15
Dried wood fungus: - 1 tbsp... moreIngredients
Soaked noodles (Chinese vermicelli):- 2 cups
Dried Chinese mushrooms: - 15
Dried wood fungus: - 1 tbsp
Oil: - 1 tbsp
Finely cooked ground beef: - ½ cup
Dark soy sauce: - 1 tbsp
Sugar: - 2 tsp
Hot water: - ¼ cup
Light soy sauce: - 1 tbsp
Chopped cooked prawns: - ½ cup
Fresh bean curd (chopped):- ½ cup
Chicken stock: - 6 cups
Any mild vinegar: - 1 tbsp
Chinese wine: - 1 tbsp
Chili oil: - 1 tsp
Eggs (beaten):- 2
Corn flour: - 1-½ tbsp
Cold water: - 6 tbsp
Salt and pepper: - to taste
Preparation method:In hot water, soak mushrooms for about 25 minutes.Soak the wooden fungus for ten minutes to remove gritty parts.Make small pieces of leftover fungus and keep aside.Make small pieces of soaked noodles.Cut and discard stems, then make slices of the mushroom caps.In a saucepan, heat oil and fry ground beef and mushroom. Continuously stir until brown.Mix sugar, ¼ cup of water and dark soya sauce to it. Cover with a lid and simmer until mushrooms have soaked water completely.Add prawns and bean curd. Stir-fry ... less
September 3, 2012 - posted by Kanam Sharma,
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Sweet avatar of spring rolls – these are filled with chocolate and served with icecream
Ingredients
• Dark chocolate,grated 1 cup
• Spring roll wrappers 4-5
• Alm... moreSweet avatar of spring rolls – these are filled with chocolate and served with icecream
Ingredients
• Dark chocolate,grated 1 cup
• Spring roll wrappers 4-5
• Almonds,chopped 10-12
• Cornflour/ corn starch 1 tablespoon
• Oil to deep fry
• Vanilla ice cream 4 scoops
• Honey 4 teaspoons
Method
Cut spring roll wrappers into quarters using a scissor and keep aside. Dry roast almonds for three to four minutes till golden crisp. Combine cornstarch with two tablespoons of water to make a thick paste. To prepare spring rolls, place a spoonful of grated chocolate on one corner of the spring roll wrapper and roll it up to enclose the filling completely. Seal the edges using cornstarch paste. Similarly prepare the remaining spring rolls. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep-fry the spring rolls till golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain onto an absorbent paper and keep aside. Divide vanilla ice cream into four dessert bowls, drizzle a spoonful of honey, sprinkle some roasted chopped almonds, place two to three ... less
