…ce to be enjoyed preferably with fish or prawn curry… Ingredients for Goan Boiled Rice : 3 cups Goan Par boiled Rice 2 tsps. Salt Sufficient water for boiling Procedure : Pick, winnow & wash the rice about 3 to 4 times. Soak the rice for about 30 mins. Boil about 3 litres of water. When the water comes to a rolling boil add the rice, salt & stir. Cook till the grains are soft. Test between your finger tips from time to time for doneness. D…
…st have variations. Hummus ful is topped with a paste made from fava beans boiled until soft & then crushed. Hummus is a staple food of Palestine & a common part of everyday meals in Israel. It is sold in super markets & speciality shops & also served in restaurants. To make your own hummus, you may use canned chickpeas or make fresh chickpeas by simply pressure cooking soaked dry chickpeas. You may use bottled tahini or make your…
…an even be a quick fix light meal if you keep handy the salad dressing and boiled or canned chickpeas in the fridge. I must say it is a good option for working people, bachelors and serves as an after school quick snack for hungry kids. So give it a try… 😀 Ingredients : 3 cups boiled Chickpeas/Kabuli Chana or canned (drained) 1 large Onion (peeled & finely diced) For the Dressing : 1 fresh Green Chilli (deseeded & finely sliced) 2 pinches…
…boiled, peeled & lightly mashed without lumps) ½ cup fresh Green peas (boiled till just tender) ¼ fresh Sweet Corn (boiled till tender) 1 fresh Carrot (peeled & grated) 1 fresh boiled Beetroot (grated) 2 Bread Slices (only soft centres lightly moistened with water) 2 fresh Green Chillies (finely minced) 1 tsp. fresh Garlic paste ½ tsp. fresh Ginger paste ¼ tsp. Red Chilli pwd. A pinch of Sugar (optional) A pinch of Chaat Masala (optional)…
…prepared sauce aside to be used later. For Crisp Fried Noodles 4 cups par boiled noodles of your choice, drained completely, sprinkle about a tbsp.of corn flour & lightly mix. Oil for deep frying To prepare Crisp Fried Noodles : Heat a wok/kadhai with sufficient oil till hot. Reduce heat to med. & fry in small batches the par boiled noodles. Deep fry on both sides till crisp & lightly golden brown. Drain completely with a slotted spoo…
…grand mom would give me an egg flip… not to forget half boiled eggs, hard boiled ones & eggs on toast, scrambled eggs & omelettes & above all the egg curries! The list is never ending when I think about the lovely puddings & custards, cakes & innumerable desserts we enjoyed & are still enjoying. Eggs are an integral part of every day living & dining. Like always, eggs rule & have saved my day many times… It is vers…
…lt. Stir & add the chopped tomatoes & cook till soft. Then add the boiled white peas, boiled potatoes, tamarind extract & some water if required. Cook for about 5 mins. on high heat. Reduce heat & cook for another 8 mins. on simmer. Add the garam masala/goda masala to the ragda. The gravy will start to thicken. Adjust the salt, add a pinch of sugar & stir once again. Take off the heat & garnish with coriander leaves. Keep a…
…smacking Paneer Pasanda Recipe. Enjoy! 😀 Ingredients: For the Gravy: ¼ cup boiled Onion paste 4 tbsps. fried Onion paste 3 large fresh Tomatoes (pureed) 2 tsps. fresh Garlic paste 1 tsps. fresh Ginger paste 2 tbsps. Coriander pwd. ¼ tsp. Turmeric pwd. ½ tbsp. fresh Cashew nut paste (optional) ½ tsp. Red Chilli pwd. or to taste ½ tsp. Garam Masala pwd. A dash each – fresh Cinnamon, Clove & Green Cardamom powder 1 Bay Leaf A pinch of Sugar…
…mashed) 2 med. fresh Carrots (peeled & grated) 1 cup fresh Green Peas (boiled & lightly mashed) ½ cup boiled/blanched French Beans (finely cut) 2 slices day old Bread (trim off edges & crumble) 1 tbsp. fresh Garlic paste ½ tbsp. fresh Ginger paste 3 fresh Green Chilli paste or to taste ¼ tsp. Turmeric pwd. ½ tsp. dry roasted Cumin pwd. 1 tsp. Garam Masala pwd. A dash of Nutmeg (grated) ½ cup fresh Coriander (roughly chopped) Juice of ½…
…ato & Peas) Filling… For this you can replace the chicken with 2 boiled, peeled, lightly mashed potatoes and ¼ cup boiled, lightly mashed fresh green peas. Adjust the spices according to personal taste. You may use any combination of vegetables for the filling of your choice. Assembling the Savory Puffs: Divide the Danish pastry dough into manageable portions. Lightly dust your work surface with flour. Roll out evenly each portion of dou…