This tawa biryani is a real treat on a holiday. I love to prepare this quick biryani especially on a Sunday because then I get to spend time with my family. I usually make a cucumber – onion raita as an accompaniment. Ingredients : ½ kg med. size fresh Prawns (cleaned ,deveined & washed) 1 large onion (finely chopped) Whole Garam Masala (4 cloves, 2 small sticks cinnamon, 2 green cardamom,1 black cardamom, 1 bay leaf, 2 cloves o…
… Wedges of fresh Lime Method : Clean the dry pohe & quickly wash the pohe & drain using a colander or through a big strainer & keep aside. Heat oil in a wok on med. heat. When the oil is hot reduce heat & add green chillies, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric pwd., curry leaves, a pinch of hing & stir. Now add chopped onions & cook till translucent. Then add chopped tomatoes & cook till it sof…
…this steamed fish with onions & tomatoes which is very easy & a quick fix meal.. J Ingredients : 6 fillets of Rawas (Indian Salmon) ¼ tsp. fresh Ginger-Garlic paste 1 tsp. fresh Lime juice/Vinegar 1/3 tsp. Turmeric pwd. 2 med. Onions (cut into thick round slices) 2 med. fresh red Tomatoes (cut into thick round slices) 1 med. Green Capsicum (deseeded, discard membrane & sliced) 2 fresh Green Chillies (slit) 2 tbsps. Olive Oil 1 Cele…
…but it must be fresh to bring out the flavors. This fish is so easy & quick to prepare with very few spices . It is a perfect accompaniment with pulao, steamed rice & dal fry /rice & curry. It is a great cocktail snack too. Simplicity is the key to this wonderful preparation .. J Bon Appetit ! Ingredients : 8 fillets Black Pomfret 1 tsp. Red Chilli pwd. ½ tsp. Cumin pwd. (Jeera) ¼ tsp. Turmeric pwd. (Haldi) 1 tsp. fresh Lime…
…eat on a rainy day or when it is really very cold & you long for some quick comfort food … Try this delicious spicy scrambled eggs for breakfast along with some warm buttered toast, which will definitely give a great head start to your day! Enjoy!! J Ingredients : 4 Eggs (lightly whisked) 3 med. Onions (peeled & finely chopped) 3 med. fresh Tomatoes(finely chopped) 2 fresh Green Chillies (deseeded & finely minced) 1 tbsp. Coriander…
Chaat is an ever popular favorite quick snack . It tantalizes the taste buds & is a great appetizer. It is a very refreshing evening snack & can be fixed in a jiffy with a little pre-preparation. You may use ready made puris but to savour the real fresh taste, nothing like homefresh crisp puris.. Just a little effort & you’re done! Here’s a version with my homemade crispy & crunchy paapdi puris for you to relish. J Home…
…sandwich. This sandwich is healthy, filling & is just wonderful for a quick breakfast, coffee break, evening tea or simply enjoyed as a meal at dinner with a bowl of hot soup. It is lovely to serve at parties. The paté can be prepared fresh in minutes with a little pre-preparation & the sandwiches can be assembled easily. These no mess sandwiches will delight your guests too .. Enjoy! J Ingredients for the Chicken Paté : 2 Chicken Breast…
…you are hungry & want to eat something light. You can fill them with quick stir-fries, baked beans, cheesy dips, etc. & relish them. It is handy to serve unexpected guests too. My family loves these Mini Savoury Baskets with assorted fillings & they just disappear the moment they are served! Try these wonderful homemade canapés & you will want to bake them very often coz you will definitely earn a lot of appreciation & sm…
…act any puffs are a wonderful snack option for the days you want something quick to make yet super yummy. Unfortunately, puff pastry is not available in the supermarkets in India. You will be really lucky if any bakery is willing to sell puff pastry.. which is rare. But with a little effort you can make your very own special & unique puff pastry & feel joyous about your achievement. The recipe for the puff pastry posted today is very sim…
This pulao is a quick one pot meal. It is ideal for your tiffin box or can be prepared within minutes if you are running short of time to prepare an elaborate meal. It is delicious & healthy too. It was one of those days when I was not in a mood to cook many dishes so I prepared this pulao in a pressure cooker & it was ready so quickly. It was simple & tasty hence I thought I should post this for you to try out… Enjoy! J Ingredien…