…ficiently large open space…barbecues and grills, the flavor of charcoal permeating the food enjoyed with mugs of chilled beer or wine; especially if the weather is great. Do not worry if you do not have great open spaces or a charcoal /electric/gas fired barbecue. You can still have all the fun and enjoy it by grilling on a grill pan. This is exactly what we do when we want to enjoy grilled food at short notice. We do have a portable barbecue set…
…ween two sheets of plastic wrap/cling film. Beat the chicken breast with a meat mallet until it flattens and is as thin as possible but it should not tear apart. (about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thickness). Repeat with the other breast after you complete stuffing the first one. Stir fry lightly minced garlic with olive oil in a pan. Then add the blanched spinach, salt & pepper to taste and toss gently for a few seconds. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Sprea…
…f making fried rice at home is that you get to mix & match vegetables, meat, chicken, seafood which are in your fridge and bring it to good use. Today’s recipe is simple Chicken Fried rice which is equally loved by children, young and old. It is a great meal to cook for family or friends. This Chicken Fried rice is equally delicious served piping hot, warm or cold. If you have any leftovers, then pack into your kids’ lunch boxes and they will…
…ou need just a few ingredients to dish up a quick chilli fry as the cooked meat is already matured in the spices. The best part is that you can make your adjustments with the chillies, onions and vinegar depending on your personal taste or preference. So here is an easy way of adding a new dimension to your leftover pork roast. You can stuff it in buns, rolls, chapattis, pita bread, Goan poee or just about enjoy it as a starter. If you are fond of…
…a to potato & other salads. Dill seeds are added to cooking some heavy meat dishes too. In Maharashtra (India) dill is known as ‘shepu’ in Marathi & Konkannim. Dill is cooked as 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…
…he saffron milk/ liquid colored water making sure some of the rice remains white. Sprinkle the cashew nuts & raisins. Lastly heat together 1 tbsp each of vegetable oil & pure ghee till hot. Pour it gently on the top layer rice. Make sure you pour it evenly on the rice. Microwave on high for about 5 mins. covered with the lid. Let the biryani sit for about 15 mins. Serve hot with your favourite raita/ green salad & wedges of lime. &n…
…ts : · 4 cups cooked White Rice (preferably left overnight in the fridge) · 150 gms. fresh Prawns (shelled & deveined & washed) · 1 tsp. Ginger-Garlic paste · 4 fresh Shallots (chopped) · 1…
…rmicelli Method : In a sufficiently large bowl, beat eggs with sugar until white & fluffy (I used an electric beater). In a separate bowl, sift together flour & baking pwd. Pour fanta & oil into the egg mixture & blend carefully. Then add flour mix into this & fold in gradually with a spoon. This mix will now have a light & foamy texture. Grease & line a 26 cm cake pan & pour the batter into it. Bake for abo…