…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…
…ken over low heat. Keep warm to retain pouring consistency. To prepare Pan Fried Vegetables … 50 gms. Cauliflower (break or cut into flowerettes) 2 Carrots (peeled) 50 gms. French Beans 50 gms. Baby Corn 6-8 Cherry Tomatoes 1 clove Garlic (minced) 1 tbsp. Butter/Olive Oil A pinch or two of Italian herbs & dill Wash & drain the vegetables thoroughly. Cut the carrots, baby corn & French beans into diamond shapes. Blanch the vegetab…
…freshly chopped coriander leaves. Enjoy with your favorite Indian flat bread, freshly baked bread or as a side with steamed rice, jeera rice, pulao….
…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…
…ty… Fresh sardines can be prepared in numerous ways… they can be crisp pan fried, deep fried, grilled, steamed or curried. They just taste fabulous! You can have your pick in the canned ones as well… sardines in tomato sauce, in brine, in olive, sunflower or soya bean oil, in chilli or in mustard sauce. Fresh sardines are a favorite in Kerala & Goa. They are popular all over the world. Sardines are rich in vitamins, minerals & are a natura…
…o not fully agree with this thought. The puris & the sev used is deep fried but the chutneys & the fillings used are healthy as it is free from cooking oil. It also has fibre, vitamins, proteins.The ingredients used in the various chutneys are valued in Ayurveda & helps in bringing about a balance in vata, pitta & kapha. It is important & necessary to add the right amount of punch, zing & tang to the “Chaat.” To achie…
…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…
…esh Ginger paste A pinch of Sugar Salt to taste Water as required 3 tbsps. Vegetable Oil Method : Wash the Surmai fish well & drain completely. Then marinate the fish slices with ½ tsp. turmeric, ginger – garlic pastes & a little salt for about 20 mins. Make a fine masala paste with soaked Kashmiri chillies along with the water, 1 onion, grated coconut, coriander pwd., cumin seeds, ½ tsp. turmeric pwd., garlic cloves, 1 tbsp. grate…
…some water(optional) Salt to taste Sufficient water for binding the dough Vegetable Oil/ Home made Ghee/Butter Preparation of the dough : Combine all the dry ingredients mentioned above; bring together to form a mound & then make a small well in the centre of it. Add the curds & sufficient water & gradually mix in the dry ingredients. Knead to form a soft, pliable dough. Keep it covered with a damp tea towel for about 45 mins. This…
…side for further use. To prepare the Caldinho curry : Heat a deep pan with vegetable oil & saute the chopped onions till soft. Then add the chopped tomatoes, grated ginger & cook till tomatoes turn soft. Add the second extraction thin juice; stir well & let it come to a boil. Gently slide in the pomfret slices. Let it come to a boil, then add the thick extract, slit chillies, a pinch of sugar & let it come to a boil. Adjust sal…