…appetizers/snacks & a wonderful comfort food. If you are on a diet or calorie conscious then this is it! Momos are dumplings native to Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet & the Himalayan states of India. They are such cute little steamed treats wrapped in little dough packets & are so versatile. You can really get creative with various tasty fillings with meats & vegetables of your choice. They are popular & you find little shacks & coun…
…ed prawns. These spicy, deep fried prawns are highly addictive! If you are calorie conscious, you can just broil/grill them in the oven; but they taste best when they are deep fried! If you are planning a week end get together or a celebration party, Prawn Koliwada would be ideal to serve and I’m sure your guests and family will relish them. If you have regularly enjoyed them at your favorite restaurant all this while, it is time you try it out in…
…ersion, you can simply make it just a tomato-onion based gravy. If you are calorie conscious then skip the cream. We all know there is no replacement for a fresh home cooked meal. Try this easy & lip 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…
…tible. Just be prepared to serve an extra helping of this soup. To make it low calorie, eliminate the cream or use light cream and reduce on the butter. This soup is comforting and will keep you and your family warm in this rainy weather. Cream of Spinach Soup is delicious and satisfying as a light dinner with croutons. Make it once and I’m sure you will want to make it often – all through the monsoons and during the cold winter months. Keep healt…
…ide the border. Similarly, prepare all the puffs. Deep fry in hot oil on a low heat till crisp. Drain out the oil thoroughly with a slotted spoon & place on absorbent tissue paper. Serve with your favorite green chutney & tomato sauce/ketchup. Tips & Variations : You can fill them with filling of your choice & shape them as you wish. Make sure the oil is at the right temperature at all times while frying; cold oil will turn it…
…he pan with the oil again. (in which the onions were fried) Reduce heat to low & saute the ginger-garlic paste for a while then add the masala paste & saute till rawness disappears & oil separates. Next add all the dry masala powders, sugar & stir well. Saute for a minute. Add the reserved masala water a little at a time & mix well. Now slide in the paneer cubes & stir gently. Add water depending on the consistency of…
…-garlic paste, all the masala powders mentioned above & saute well on low heat till the rawness disappears. Slide in the chopped tomatoes, sugar & cook till tomatoes are completely soft. Now add the soya granules & mix well. Let it cook for about 2 mins. Keep stirring occasionally. Pour in about ½ cup water & let it cook for about 5 minutes on med. heat. Then add the green peas, mix well & let it cook on sim for another 3…
…e well. Add a cup of water & vinegar & stir well. Let it cook on low heat for about 30 mins. When the mince is cooked, continue to stir till it is dry. Adjust salt to taste. Add coriander leaves & mix well. Remove from heat & fill 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…
…pieces if you like but I would suggest you try this grilled version. It is low on oil & the sesame oil adds a lot of flavor too. Fish Chilli Dry is an excellent finger snack with drinks & can be served on the side with noodles or rice. Enjoy! J Ingredients : 12 pieces firm Fish (boneless cut into cubes/strips) 1tbsp. fresh Ginger-garlic paste 3 tbsps. fresh Garlic cloves (minced finely) 1 tbsp. fresh Ginger (grated/ julienned/cut i…
…f) ½ tsp. Shahijeera (Caraway Seeds) 1 cup Milk Few strands of Saffron/ Yellow/Orange food color Salt to taste For the Marination of Chicken : 4 tender boneless Chicken Breasts 4 Potatoes (peeled, washed & quartered) (optional) 150 gms. Curd (preferably slightly sour) 2 tbsp. fresh Garlic paste 1 tbsp. fresh Ginger paste ½ tbsp. Red Chilli pwd. 1 tsp. Garam Masala pwd. 2 fresh red Tomatoes (peeled, deseeded & chopped) 3 med. Onions (peel…