ZUCCHINI CARROT RICE PILAF

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 1/2 tsp dried basil 2 tbsp olive oil 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 cup long grain rice (uncooked) 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1 zucchini (FRUIT) How to make it: In a skillet, saute rice and basil in olive oil for one minute; then add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the carrot. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add zucchini slices and simmer another 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender...

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BASMATI RICE RECIPES

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: Almonds(Badam) - 50 gm Basmati rice - 225 gm Green cardamoms(Elakka) - 8 nos Cinnamon(Karugapatta) - 1" stick Cumin seeds(Jeerakam) - ½ tbsp Curry paste - 1 tbsp Onion(chopped) - 1 no Sultanas - 50 gm Turmeric powder - ½ tbsp Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp Preparation Method of peppery Basmati Rice Recipe: 1)Wash and soak the Basmati rice for 20 minutes. Drain the water and keep aside. 2)Heat the oil in a pan. 3)Fry...

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MEETHA PARATHA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: Flour-4 cup Sugar-1/2 cup Salt-according to taste Ghee, wate Methods: Make a smooth dough by using salt ,water and flour.Make small round balls. After that press it and make it round roti.aplly ghee on it & Sprinkle sugar over it. Then Roll it like a triangle parata as shown in pic. Heat a tawa Place the paratha on the tawa.add oil and turn parata up & down till it becomes crispy. Your sugar parata is ready.Sugar...

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PYAZ PARATHA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 1 cup wheat flour 1 cup onions, cut into 1/2-inch thin strips 3 green chillies, finely chopped (adjust to taste) 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) 3-4 tbsp vegetable Salt to taste Preparation: Heat 2 tsp oil in a medium pan. Add the cumin seeds and fry until golden. Add the green chillies and onion along with salt, and saute on medium heat until translucent. Add the cilantro and remove in a bowl and let cool. In a mixing...

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METHI PARATHA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 4 cups Flour (Whole wheat) 2 cups Fenugreek Leaves (methi) 1 cup Vegetable Oil 1 tsp. Red Chilies(powder) ½ tsp. Garlic(paste) ½ tsp. Ginger(paste) Salt to taste Instructions: Mix together flour, washed and cut methi leaves, red-chili powder and salt. Add half cup of oil, Ginger and garlic paste. Knead the the dough well while adding water. Make equal sized balls of dough. Roll the ball in dry flour and make a round...

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LACHA PARATHA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: Wheat flour-3 cups Oil-2 tblspn Salt-1 tsp Warm water as required Method: In a mixing bowl add flour,salt,oil and rub them together. Gradually add warm water and mix it till it forms a dough.Knead the dough for 3 min.Apply oil on the dough and cover it with a bowl.Let it rest for 15 min. Now divide the  dough into equal portions.Take a small ball and roll it into thin chappati.Apply oil on the chappati and...

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MOOLI PARATHA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: For stuffing : Mooli (white radish) : 1 large grated Ajwain : 1/2 tsp Green Chilli : 1, finely chopped Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp. Cumin powder : 1 tsp. Coriander powder : 1 tsp. Coriander leaves : 1 tbsp chopped Garam masala powder : 1 tsp. Chaat masala powder : 1 tsp. Salt to taste Oil for frying For Dough : Wheat flour : 2 cups Vegetable oil : 1 tsp. Salt : 1 tsp Water as needed Preparation  : Mix wheat...

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GAJAR PARATHA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: For stuffing: 5 medium size - Carrot, finely grated 2 tbsp - Coriander leaves, finely chopped 6 to 8 - Green chili, finely chopped 1/2 tsp - Ajwain/ carom seeds 1/2 '' piece - Ginger, finely grated 1/2 tsp - Garam masala powder 1/2 tsp - Coriander powder 1/2 tsp - Anardana powder /Pomegranate Powder Salt to taste Method 1 ) To make the dough - Mix wheat flour and salt, then add water little by little, knead and...

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KADDU PARATHA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 3 Cups Whole wheat flour 1 cup grated Pumpkin (KADDU) 2 tsp chopped fresh green coriander leaves 2 tsp sesame seeds 1 tsp ajowain seeds 2 tsp green chilli paste 1 tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp lime juice (optional) Salt as per taste METHOD: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.Pumpkin contains lots of water, so knead the dough in it. Use more water if required and knead into a soft pliable dough.Don’t keep the dough...

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MUTTER PARATHA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: To Be Mixed and Kneaded Into A Soft Dough 2 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) 1 tsp salt water as required For The Stuffing: 1 cup green peas(MUTTER) 1 cup chopped coriander (dhania) leaves 3 tsp chopped green chillies salt to taste 1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur) Other Ingredients: oil for cooking whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling Method : For the stuffing: Combine the green peas, coriander...

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LAUKI PARATHA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: For dough: 1 small or 500 gm lauki or dudhi 1 1/2 cup or 150 gm. chapatti flour 1 1/2 cup or 200 gm. millet or bajra/bajri flour 1/4 cup or 35 gm. chapatti flour on a plate for dusting, to be used during rolling out 3-4 green chillies, very finely chopped 1 inch piece ginger, peeled and finely grated 1 small bunch of coriander leaves, cleaned and chopped or a bunch of fenugreek/methi leaves chopped. Salt to taste 1...

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ALOO PARATHA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: For paratha dough: 2 cups atta (durum wheat) About 1 cup warm water Salt to taste 1 tablespoon oil For Aloo filling: 4 potatoes, boiled and mashed (about 2 cups) 2 teaspoons ajwain (carom) seeds ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder 2 green chillis, finely chopped (optional) ¼ cup finely chopped coriander leaves 1 finely chopped Onion (optional) Salt to taste Preparation method:     1. Make paratha dough by...

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PANEER PARATHA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 100 gms Grated Paneer(COTTAGE CHEESE) 1 finely chopped Onion Coriander leaves finely chopped Small piece of Ginger (grated) 1 or 2 finely chopped green Chilies Salt, Red Chili powder and Graram masala as per taste 1/2 tsp Ajwain (optional) Butter / Oil for frying How to make paneer paratha: Make dough out of whole wheat flour (atta), as you would do for any paratha/roti. In a bowl mix all the stuffing ingredients. Make...

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PASTA PIE

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 8 ounce(s) rotelle or elbow macaroni  salt 1 cup(s) bottled marinara or spaghetti sauce 1 package(s) (8-ounce, 2 cups) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 2 cup(s) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup(s) shortening or butter-flavor shortening 1 large egg 1 container(s) (15-ounce) part-skim ricotta cheese 1 container(s) (7-ounce) refrigerated pesto sauce 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper 1 tablespoon(s) grated Parmesan...

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PORTUGUESE PAELLA

I love the blend of flavors in this dish. This is a hearty one dish meal. The secret spice is the Saffron. Saffron is expensive, but you must add it or the taste of authentic Paella is lost. INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 6 skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lbs.) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 link Portuguese chourico,...

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SAFFRON RICE

This is easy, simple and wonderful. The original recipe which was printed in the Spring 2005 Penzeys catalog, calls for long-grain rice; however, I liked it much better with basmati. Also, the original recipe called for minced onion but I found it worked very well with dried onion. I indicated that the butter is optional, because I did not add it. INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 1 cup basmati rice 2 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon butter...

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TILAPIA AL AJILLO GARLIC TILAPIA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 1 1/2 lbs tilapia fillets 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper lemon, for serving chopped parsley (to garnish) Directions:    *Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper.    *Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.    *Put fillets in first, and when they start to turn color a bit (after 1-2 minutes) add garlic slices. Continue cooking about 4 minutes...

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SETAS- GARLIC TAPAS WITH WILD MUSHROOM

"This seasonal mushroom dish, made here using wild setas, can actually be adapted to make a great tapa all year round." If you want to try adding even more flavour to this dish, you can fry some bacon or ham (serrano or parma) in the oil with the garlic (remember that the garlic will need less time than either of these ingredients.) If you can’t find wild mushrooms that you thing will be suitable, standard or button mushrooms will do just fine. INGREDIENTS...

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CARROT KHEER

Carrot Kheer is a very nutritious dish. Learn how to make/prepare Carrot Kheer  INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: • 6-8 Fresh carrots • 1 Litre full cream milk • 2 Cups sugar • 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder • 1/4 tsp Saffron • 5-6 Sliced almonds • Some cashews How to make Carrot Kheer: • Wash the carrots and cut the edges. • Cut the carrots into small pieces and boil it in a pressure cooker. • In the meantime, boil the milk in a big vessel and leave...

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SANDESH MISHTI

No Bengali meal is complete without mishti or sweets and none is more loved by the Bengalis than Sandesh. It is surprisingly easy to make. Being a milk-based sweet, Sandesh doesn’t last long so consume it as soon as possible. Given how tasty it is, that shouldn’t be a problem. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 400 gms fresh paneer (hang to drain whey completely) 10-12 almonds cut...

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SHRIKHAND

I first tasted Shrikhand when I moved to Pune, a big city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, with my family. I have loved it ever since. Ideally Shrikhand should be made with whole or full cream milk yogurt but you can also make it with low-fat or diet yogurt. The nuts are optional but add that extra special touch to this simple but delicious dessert. Prep Time: 2 hours Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes INGREDIENTS...

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MISTI-DOI

Mishti Doi is synonymous with Bengal in East India. The Bengalis are famous for their sweet preparations and Mishti Doi is among their most well known desserts. Mishti Doi tastes great but is amazingly simple to make! INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 1 liter full cream/ whole milk 3-4 tbsps yogurt 250 gms sugar Preparation:    *Boil the milk in a heavy-bottomed pan, on a medium flame till it is reduced to half its original volume. Stir...

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CHAM CHAM

I've heard of them being called "Pleasure Boats" and know people who use the name as a term of endearment for their loved ones! Not surprising because Cham-Chams are truly delicious and very sweet indeed! Cham-Cham is a typically Bengali (east Indian) sweet. INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 2 liters full cream/ whole milk 2-3 tbsps lime/lemon juice 5 tsps flour 4 cups water 2 cups sugar 2-3 tbsps rose water or a few strands of saffron A few drops...

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RAS MALAI

Probably my favorite dessert, Ras Malai is dumplings made from cottage or riccotta cheese soaked in sweetened, thickened milk delicately flavored with cardamom. Serve it chilled and garnished with slivers of dried fruit. INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: Paneer made from 1 liter of milk (recipe below) 1 liter full cream/ whole milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cardamom powder 4 cups water 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup thinly sliced almonds or pistachios Preparation:  ...

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SPONGY RASGULLA

Soft, spongy balls of cottage cheese soaked in chilled sugar syrup.... Nicely made Rasgulla melts in your mouth and leaves you wanting more...always! The Bengalis (from eastern India) sure know their sweet making. INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 2 litres full cream milk 2-3 tbsps lime/lemon juice 5 tsps flour 4 cups water 2 cups sugar 2-3 tbsps rose water or a few strands of saffron Preparation:    *Bring the milk to a boil over a medium...

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GAJJAR HALWA RECIPE

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 1 kg Carrots 2 litre Milk 1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds   3 tablespoons Ghee 2 tablespoons Raisins 2 tablespoons Almonds 2 tablespoons Pistachios 450 grams Sugar Preparation of carrot halwa :    *Wash and grate the carrots. Soak the raisins in water for 30 minutes. Blanch and shred the nuts. *Put the 1lt.MILK to boil, when it starts boiling add the grated carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes. Add the milk....

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GULAB JAMUN

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 1 cup Carnation Milk Powder 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tablespoons butter -melted Whole milk just enough to make the dough For the Sugar Syrup 2 cups Sugar 1 cup water Oil for frying How to make gulab jamun:    *Make the dough by combining the milk powder, Bisquick, butter. Add just enough whole milk to make a medium-hard dough. Divide the dough into 18-20 portions. Make balls by...

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MIX VEGITABLE PAKORA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 1 cup Chickpea Flour (Besan) 2 tsp Oil 1 tsp Ground Cumin 1 1/2 tsp Salt 1 -2 Chopped Green Chillies (Jalapeno) 1/2 cup Water 1 Potato 1 small Cauliflower 2 Cabbage 5 leaves Spinach sliced 1 1/2 cup Sliced Onion How to make vegetable pakora:    *Boil the potato until just tender, peel and chop finely.    *Finely chop cauliflower and onion. Shred the cabbage and spinach.    *Mix first...

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SAMOSA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: For Cover: 1 cup all purpose flour (Maida) Water to Knead dough 2tbsp oil Little salt 1/4th tsp. Ajwain (optional) For Stuffing: 3-4 Potatoes (boiled, peeled & mashed) 1/2 cup Green Peas (boiled) 1-2 Green Chilies (finely chopped) 1/2tsp Ginger (crushed) 1tbsp coriander finely chopped Few chopped Cashews (optional) Few Raisins (optional) 1/2tsp Garam masala Salt to taste Red chili powder to taste 1/2 tsp. Dry...

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PAO BHAJI

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 12 Pav buns 2 Onions 3 tsp Dhania Powder 5 Tomatoes 2 tsp Jeera Powder 3 Potatoes 2 tsp Chilli powder 1 cup Peas 4 tsp Pav Bhajji masala 1/2 cup Carrot Salt to taste 1/2 cup Beans 1/2 cup Coriander for garnish 1/2 cup Cabbage 2 tsp Lemon Juice 1/2 cup Capsicum 1 cup Cauliflower 1' piece Ginger Garlic optional 2 Green chillies finely chopped Preparation:    *Heat a pan with oil & add the onions. Fry...

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PANEER TIKKA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 1 Large block of Paneer 1 onion 1 Capsicum 1 Tomato Few Mushrooms Finely chopped Coriander leaves To Marinade: 1/2 cup Curd  (plain yogurt) 1 tsp Garlic paste 1 tsp Ginger Paste 2 tsp Tandoori powder 1 tsp cumin (jeera) powder 2 tsp Chaat powder Salt to taste Red chili Powder to taste How to make indian paneer tikka recipe :    *Cut Paneer into long 1/2" thick cubes.    *Cut all vegetables...

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PAKORA PANEER DA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 250 gms Paneer 1 cup Chickpea Flour (Besan) 2 tsp Oil 1 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Red chili powder 1-2 Chopped Green Chillies (Jalapeno) 1/2 cup Water How To Make Paneer Pakora:    *Mix first set of ingredients well.    *Beat in a blender for 4-5 minutes to incorporate air (this will make the batter fluffier).    *Let batter rest 1/2 hour in a warm place    *Cut the paneer into thick...

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DAHI SEV PURI

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 10 - Flat Puris (crisp) 1 cup Fine Sev 1/2 cup chopped Onion (Pyaj) 1/2 cup Curd (Dahi) 3 tblsp Tamarind (Imli) Chutney 3 tblsp Coriander Leaves (Dhania Patta) Chutney 1/2 cup boiled Potato (Aloo) 1 tblsp Chaat Masala 1/2 tsp Red chili pepper (Lal Mirchi) 1/2 tsp Cumin Seed (Jeera) How to make sev puri:    *Arrange the puris on a plate make a hole in each puri in the centre.    *Fill with a few...

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MASALA DOSA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: Dosa shell: 1 1/2 cups rice 1/2 cup urad dal salt to taste Oil Masala Filling: 2 large potatoes 1 medium onion (chopped) 1/2 teaspoon yellow split peas 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1-2 green chili 1 tablespoon oil salt to taste Preparation: Dosa shell:    *Separately soak rice and urad dal at least 6 hour or overnight in water.    *Grind to paste.    *Mix together,...

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KHAMAN DHOKLA

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 350gms Gram flour (Besan) 1cup Curd (Stirred) 1tsp Green Chilies (paste) 1tsp Ginger (paste) Salt to taste 1tsp Soda bi-carb / Eno fruit salt 1 Lemon juice 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder 1tbsp Oil For Tampering: Few Curry leaves 1tsp Mustard Seeds 2tsp Oil Coriander leaves (chopped) 2-3 green chilies (vertically slit) Preparation:    *In a bowl add gram flour (besan), Curd and water.    *Mix well...

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DAHI VADA CHAT

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: For Wada: 1 Cup Urad daal Salt to taste Oil to fry For Dahi : 1 kg Dahi (yogurt) 1/2 tsp grated Ginger Finely chopped coriander leaves 1-2 green chilies chopped Salt to taste 2 tsp Roasted cumin(jeera)powder Red chili powder to taste Preparation: For Bada :    *Clean, wash and soak the daal overnight.    *Grind it into smooth paste.    *Add salt to taste.    *Heat oil...

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DAL KACHORI

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 3/4th cup skinless dried black beans (urad) 4 cups Flour (atta) 1 green chili chopped 1/2tsp Salt Oil for deep frying 1tbsp anise seeds (Saunf) 1tsp coriander seeds 1tsp white cumin seeds 1/2tsp red chili powder 1/4th tsp asafoetida powder Preparation:    *Soak the beans in water overnight then rinse and drain.    *Sift the flour and gradually add enough water to make soft dough. Cover the dough...

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PUNJABI CHOLEY(CHANA) BHATURE

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: Bhature 2 cups All purpose flour (Maida) 1 pouch Yeast 1 cup Yogurt 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Salt to taste Choley 1 small can Garbanzo beans 1/2 tsp Ginger paste 1/2 tsp Garlic powder 1 tsp Cumin seeds 2 tbsp Oil 2 tbsp Cilantro 6-7 Mint leaves 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp Chilly Powder 2-3 Bay Leaves 2-3 Cloves 1/2 tsp Garam Masala 1 Medium-sized finely chopped onion 1 Big tomato 1 1/2 cup Water Salt to taste How...

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GOL GAPPA(PANI PURI)

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: To make puri: 1 cup Semolina (Rava / Suji) 3 tblsp Fine Wheat Flour (Maida) 1/4 tsp Baking Soda 1/2 tsp Salt Oil to deep fry To make pani: 1/2 cup Tamarind (Imli) Pulp 2 cups Water 2 tblsp roasted Cumin Seed (Jeera) Powder 2 tblsp un-roasted Cumin Seed (Jeera)  1/2 cup Coriander Leaves 3 Green Chilly (Hari Mirch) 1 cup Mint Leaves (Pudina Leaves) 1 tblsp Black Salt (kala namak ) 1 tblsp Boondi 2 tblsp crushed...

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