…while it is still easily available in the vegetable markets. In Pune, the vegetable carts are full of them that you just cannot miss them! Ingredients: 250 gms fresh Rajma Beans 2 medium Onions (peeled & finely diced) 1 tsp fresh Garlic paste or grated ½ tsp fresh Ginger paste or finely chopped 2 tbspGoda Masala powder 2 tbsp Coriander powder ¼ tsp Turmeric powder ¼ tsp roasted Jeera powder ¼ tsp Red Chilli powder (to taste) ¼ cup fresh Tomat…
…into the mini savoury baskets. Garnish with coriander leaves & serve. Vegetable Filling for the Savoury Baskets : Ingredients : 1 tin Baked Beans 2 Onions (chopped finely) 3 cloves Garlic (minced finely) 1/3 tsp. Ginger (grated) 1 tsp. Vegetable Oil/Olive Oil Salt to taste Garnishing : Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped) Grated Processed Cheddar Cheese Method : Heat oil in a wok/kadhai/pan till hot. Reduce heat & add onions, garlic & g…
…owder A sprinkle of White Pepper powder Salt to taste 1 tsp. Vegetable Oil Vegetable Oil/Olive Oil for basting Procedure : First, strain out excess water from the curds with a muslin cloth. Mix together chicken mince with all the ingredients mentioned above with one teaspoon oil. Marinate for about 3-4 hours. Brush vegetable/olive oil on the grill pan & heat it till hot. Scoop out tablespoons of the marinated chicken mince & grill on the g…
…s a vegetable along with moong dal. It is usually prepared as a dry subzi (vegetable) & eaten with bhakris (flat breads) made with jowar, bajra or rice. Dill is a good digestive & has anti-flatulent properties. We do not like dill as a vegetable but prefer it as a herb. We love the subtle flavor & aroma of dill. Today’s recipe is Dill Grilled Prawns with a Spicy Remoulade which is so delicious. It pairs well with cocktails & mockta…
…s : · You can add a mix of vegetables of your choice. · Add eggs if desired. Use plain scrambled eggs or make a plain omelette & cut into shreds & add along with the prawns. · Use prawns whole or chopped in pieces. · You can use a little cornf…
…in pwd. (Jeera) · 2 tbsps. Vegetable Oil · Pepper pwd. to taste · Salt to taste Method : Pick & retain spinach leaves with tender stalks. Wash & chop spinach in shreds. Heat vegetable oil in a wok & sauté garlic, green chillies, ginger & onions till light brown. Add spinach leaves &…
…esh Coriander leaves (chopped) 1 cup Besan (Chick pea flour) Salt to taste Vegetable Oil for deep frying Method : In a sufficiently large bowl, place the sliced cabbage, onions, cumin pwd., red chilli pwd., turmeric pwd., pinch of sugar, baking soda, salt & combine well. Keep aside for about 10 mins till the onions release its water. Then add the besan & fresh coriander leaves & mix again. If it is too dry then add about a tsp. of w…
…g ½ cup Mixed Bell Peppers (diced or sliced) Salt to taste Pepper to taste Vegetable Oil for deep frying Method : Clean the prawns by removing heads, peel off the shell but retain the tails. Devein the prawns on both the sides; the top & the bottom. The top one is the digestive system which needs to be completely removed. Wash the prawns well & slightly slit each prawn from the top to widen the prawn. Then make a small incision in the ce…
…Essence or Rose Water or Essence 1 tbsp. Ghee (clarified butter) 5 tbsps. Vegetable Oil Salt to taste Method : Pre-preparation of Fish : Wash the fish slices & drain completely. Apply 1 tbsp. each of garlic & ginger pastes, a little salt & ¼ tsp. turmeric & marinate for about 30 mins. Preparation of Rice : Pick & wash rice & soak in water for about 45 mins. Boil rice in sufficient water with a tsp. of salt till cooked but…
…leaves 1 tsp. Kasuri Methi (dried Fenugreek leaves) Salt to taste 4 tbsps. Vegetable Oil To make paste in a blender : 2 tbsp. Coriander pwd. 2 tbsp. Cumin pwd.(dry roasted) 1tsp. Red Chilli pwd. ½ tsp. Turmeric pwd. 1 tsp. Garam Masala pwd. ½ tsp. Chaat Masala pwd 1 tbsp. Pomegranate seeds pwd. (dry roasted Anardana) A pinch of Cinnamon pwd. A pinch of Clove pwd. 1 tbsp. fresh Ginger (grated) 5 cloves fresh Garlic 1 tbsp. Tamarind pulp 2 small pie…