…lmon) 1 tsp. fresh Garlic paste 1 tsp. fresh Ginger paste ½ tsp. Red Chilli pwd. ½ tsp. Turmeric pwd. ½ tsp. Cumin pwd. ¼ tsp. Pepper pwd. 1 tsp. Lime juice ¼ cup Besan paste (Chick pea flour) Salt to taste Olive oil for grilling 1 each of colored Bell peppers (Red, Yellow, Green) Method : Cut fillets of rawas into thick rectangle pieces. (I get it cleaned & filleted by the fishmonger). Wash the fish & drain completely. In a…
…eeds 1 tbsp. Caraway Seeds 5 Peppercorns 3 Cloves 2 Mace (Javitri) 2 Green Chillies (slit & deseeded) A fistful of fresh Coriander leaves (washed & chopped) ½ cup fresh Mint leaves (washed & chopped) 6-8 Cashew nuts (optional) 8-10 Raisins (optional) 1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil + 1 Tbsp. Pure Ghee/Home made Ghee Method : Preparation of the Rice : First pick, clean & wash the rice with plenty of water (3 to 4 times till the water runs…
…of Tamarind 2-3 Kokum (Sola/amsol) (lightly rinsed) (optional) 1 tsp. Red Chilli pwd. ¼ tsp. Turmeric pwd. 2 tsps. Coconut Oil/Vegetable Oil 1 large Onion (peeled & finely chopped) 1 cup fresh Coconut (scraped) Salt to taste Procedure : Soak the ball of tamarind in some warm water & extract pulp. Set aside. Clean the prawns by snipping the heads, legs & tails. Roast the prawns evenly on a hot tawa/griddle on a low flame with oil. Keep…
…anise 5 peppercorns) 1 tbsp. ginger paste 1 tbsp. garlic paste ½ tsp. red chilli powder. 4 tbsps. Biryani Masala 1 tsp. turmeric powder. (haldi) 2 red tomatoes (finely chopped) A pinch of sugar 2 tbsp. curd (yoghurt) 4 tbsps. cooking oil 5 cups cooked rice (3/4 cooked or till firm but not overcooked) Salt to taste 2 tbsp. lime juice Few sprigs of coriander (chopped) Method : Biryani Masala Pwd : Take ½ tsp. clove pwdr, ½ tsp. cinnamon pwd.,…
…& want to have something hot & spicy like samosas, batata vadas or pakoras but then on second thoughts you may change your mind & want to reach out for healthy snacks. Well, biting into hot, steamy momos/dimsums with a lip smacking chutney/dipping sauce is a great option without feeling guilty. Momos are delicious appetizers/snacks & a wonderful comfort food. If you are on a diet or calorie conscious then this is it! Momos are dump…
…san / Chick pea Flour 1 ½ tbsp. Rice Flour ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder or to taste 1 tsp Coriander Powder ½ tsp Jeera Powder A Pinch of Soda Bicarb / Baking Soda (optional) Salt to taste ¼ tsp fresh Ginger Garlic Paste (optional) ½ cup Tamarind Paste / fresh extract / Lime Juice to taste 2 tbsps. Melted / grated Jaggery or to taste Enough Water to prepare a thick pliable batter Coconut Oil or Cooking Oil of your choice for deep o…
…th a swirl of fresh cream, a sprinkling of pepper & chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with bread croutons or cheese sandwiches….