…em finely chopped) A Pinch of Sugar 5 cups Water /sufficient water 3 tbsps Vegetable Oil/Olive Oil 1 tsp. Desi Ghee/ Amul Ghee/Butter 2 tbsps. Coriander Leaves (chopped ) for Garnishing Method : Pick, clean & wash the basmati rice 3- 4 times or till the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for about ½ hr. Drain & keep aside. Heat oil on med. in a pressure cooker. Add the whole garam masala & let it splutter. Then add the o…
…rboiled red rice (Ukade Xitt/Tandool) is used to prepare it. It is a clear soup like gruel. Traditionally, it is cooked in a clay pot (modko) over a wood fired clay stove and served hot in clay bowls with a spoon made from the hard shell of coconut. To prepare it, you need to first pick the rice, wash and soak in plenty of water and cook the rice till it becomes very tender. It is slow cooked as it is parboiled rice and thick grained. The cooked r…
…esh Ginger paste 1 tbsp. fresh Garlic paste A dash of pepper Salt to taste Vegetable Oil for deep frying. Procedure : To prepare the spice paste, combine red chilli pwd., turmeric pwd., garam masala pwd., ginger paste, garlic paste & salt in a sufficiently large bowl. Wash, drain the chicken pieces & mix them well in the spice paste. Marinate for about an hour or more in the fridge. Steam the marinated chicken pieces in a steamer till the…
…excess water from the boiled peas & cauliflower may be used to prepare soup or use sparingly in the stir fry to moisten the vegetables if it is too dry. Heat a wok/kadhai or fry pan with oil till hot. Add mustard seeds, green cardamom and a sprig of curry leaves. Let it splutter. Saute the ginger and garlic on low heat till rawness disappears. Add the onions and sauté till soft and translucent. Add all the dry spice powders except the garam ma…
…tbsps. fresh Coriander Leaves (finely chopped) Salt & Pepper to taste Vegetable Oil or Pure Ghee for pan frying 2 fresh Red Thai Chillies (finely sliced) for garnishing Procedure : In a shallow dish or a deep soup plate, whisk the eggs till light & fluffy. Add in a tbsp. of milk, red chilli pwd., minced green chillies, turmeric pwd., grated cheese, a tablespoon of chopped coriander, salt & pepper to taste. Stir to mix well. Heat a fry…
…o thick strips) · 3 tbsps. Vegetable oil · Few sprigs of fresh Coriander (chopped) · Salt & pepper to taste Method : Wash the chicken breasts & cut them into strips or dice them. Put ginger- garlic pastes, light soya sauce, egg white, cornflour, maida, sugar in a bowl & mix well. Add boneles…
…. 1/3 tsp. fresh Nutmeg pwd. 1 cup blanched Mixed Vegetables ( Green Peas, Sweet Corn niblets, & Carrots) 1 Capsicum (deseed, discard membrane & chop finely) 1 tsp. dry mixed Italian herbs A pinch of Sugar 4 tbsps. Vegetable Oil 1 cup Water 2 Eggs (lightly beaten) 2 tbsps. Milk 1 cup Processed Cheddar Cheese (grated) 3 tbsps. Bread Crumbs 1 tbsp. Butter Salt & Pepper to taste A handful of fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped) Method : Wa…
…d be with Chirote. Chirote is a traditional & authentic Maharashtrian sweet, served as Faral during Diwali. Faral is an assortment of traditional sweets & savouries served during Diwali. In Pune, there are various shops which specialize in authentic festive delicacies but many take pride in preparing it themselves at home even though it is quite elaborate & time consuming. So here is this wonderful recipe for you. Happy Diwali to al…
…rs: 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour (Atta) 1 cup All Purpose Flour (Maida) 3 tbsp. Corn Flour/Rice Flour 3 tsp. Vegetable Oil Water as required Combine whole wheat flour, maida, salt & 2 tsp. oil in a sufficiently large bowl. Add water gradually & make a soft dough (like chapatti dough). Coat the dough with 1 tsp. oil & let it rest for about 20 mins. Generously flour your rolling board. Roll out the dough into small lemon sized balls & rol…