…riander. Let it cool completely before using to fill in the puffs. For the Vegetable Puffs I used an Aloo Matar (Potato & Peas) Filling… For this you can replace the chicken with 2 boiled, peeled, lightly mashed potatoes and ¼ cup boiled, lightly mashed fresh green peas. Adjust the spices according to personal taste. You may use any combination of vegetables for the filling of your choice. Assembling the Savory Puffs: Divide the Danish p…
…t before taking the wok off the heat. You can use a combination of various vegetables as well as Chinese vegetables & different stir fry sauces of your choice. You can use seafood or chicken if you so wish. If the noodles are too dry before adding to the wok for stir fry, you must quickly pass through running water, drain & add to the wok so they will not be sticky. Rinsing in water removes the excess starch from the noodles & makes…
…ves. Slice them into ribbons or roughly chop them. In the absence of fresh vegetable / chicken stock or broth; you may use soup cubes to taste. Dilute them in a ½ litre hot water. Dilute milk powder to pourable consistency with a few tablespoons of vegetable stock or alternatively 1 cup creamy milk or to taste In a pressure cooker body / soup pot or a sufficiently deep and broad pan; heat oil until just hot. Sauté onions and garlic on low until on…
…s of cooking Karela. You can stir fry, convert into chips, stuff them with vegetables or with mutton or beef mince, make a dry vegetable, cook in a thick masala, a simple sauce or curry. You can have a red, brown or green masala. The pre-preparation and the right blend of sweetness and tanginess is extremely important to cut out the bitterness and get a smooth and palatable taste. My family enjoys the way I cook Karela and always look forward to e…
…with sugar i.e. carrots, french beans, cauliflower, peas. Drain the vegetables & reserve ¼ cup of the liquid. Refresh the blanched vegetables in cold water & drain. Chop the carrots & french beans finely & the cauliflower in tiny florets. Keep aside. Preparation of the White Sauce : Melt butter in a pan on low heat. Add the flour & mix with the butter. Stir carefully till the rawness of the f…
…g Dal is considered very healthy in Ayurveda too. My hubby and I love this vegetable but this preparation is one of our favorites. When I see fresh Ridge Gourd in the vegetable market, I make sure to buy enough to make pakoras, stir fry and gravies as well. Do try this easy and simple preparation which can be cooked in a jiffy and is a good option as a work lunch with chapattis and rotis or even better as a light dinner. 😀 Ingredients : ¼ kg Ridge…
…ot taste good. In India, Tendli is used for curries, pickles & bhajis (vegetable). It is a nutritious vegetable & has vitamins A,C& Beta Carotene, minerals. Every part of the vegetable has medicinal value & is used in Ayurveda to treat various diseases & ailments. It is an excellent antioxidant & has antibacterial & anti inflammatory properties. In fact it has several health benefiting properties. We Goans usually prepa…
…onal) A pinch of Sugar or to taste Salt to taste 1/3 cup of Water 4 tbsps. Vegetable Oil Olive oil for drizzling A handful fresh Coriander (roughly chopped) Procedure for the Kheema Stuffing : Wash the kheema lightly & marinate the mutton mince with ginger-garlic paste & a little salt for about 25 mins. Heat a pan/wok with vegetable oil till hot. Add the chopped onions & sauté till soft. Then add the finely chopped garlic & sauté l…
…s. It is a great comfort food during the heavy monsoons too. If you love a vegetable soup then you may use vegetable stock & eliminate the chicken. You can substitute with stock cubes if you do not have fresh stock. You can add vegetables of your choice as well. If you are craving for some delicious soup then just go ahead & try this one… 😀 Ingredients for the Basic Stock : 8 cups Chicken Stock or Vegetable Stock 2 stalks of Lemon Grass (c…
…es wonderful as a side dish with any Indian bread. Many are averse to this vegetable & the moment the word ‘Karela’ is mentioned you will find people looking down upon this humble vegetable, others would want to turn up their noses & not want to hear about it due to its bitter taste. Very rarely you will find a person mentioning it as their favorite. In my home, Karela is well appreciated & loved. In fact, they look forward to their me…