Month: February 2012

Malai Kofta Curry

Malai Kofta Curry

Ingredients: For the koftas: 200gm potatoes boiled, peeled and grated. 100gm  crumbled paneer (cottage cheese) 1 tbsp corn flour ¼ tsp cumin powder Salt to taste Oil for deep frying For the stuffing: 1 tbsp cashew nuts chopped 1 tbsp raisins (kishmish) chopped For the […]

Vegetable Dahi Vada

Vegetable Dahi Vada

Ingredients: 100 grams green peas 100 grams carrots, diced 2 potatoes 100 grams french beans 3 slices bread 2 to 4 green chillies 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp chilli powder Oil for frying Salt to taste For the curd: 2 […]

Paneer Pasanda

Paneer Pasanda

Paneer pasanada is the vegetarian alternative to the pasanda dish of Awadh. It is one of the most sought after vegetarian dish with one of the richest vegetarian ingredients. Ingredients: 400 grams paneer 150 grams curd 50 grams poppy seeds 25 grams chironji 25 grams […]

Shami Kabab

Shami Kabab

Shaami Kabab recipe has many variations. A delicious meat starter, shami kababs have originated in Pakistan, but variations have also been found in Middle East, India, and Bangladesh.   Ingredients: To be cooked together: 500 grams minced meat ½ cup chana dal, soaked for 2 […]

Eggless Strawberry Yogurt Cake

Eggless Strawberry Yogurt Cake

Strawberry yogurt cake is a heavenly combination of strawberries and yogurt, especially during summers. Here is an eggless strawberry yogurt cake recipe – a perfect take on baking during the summer! Ingredients: 1 packet digestive/marie biscuits ½ kg strawberry flavored yogurt 1 pack of canned […]

Tuna Fish Cakes

Tuna Fish Cakes

I first had tuna fish cakes when my Dad made it. They were undoubtedly delicious and one of those that you can just go on eating. I tried my hands on it a couple of days back and well – my folks loved it too! […]

Karahi Kheema

Karahi Kheema

Kadhai kheema is a zesty recipe with minced meat – an easy-to-cook ingredient. The flavors of kadhai kheema blend in well with the meat without any additional water. The green chillies and coriander give the dish the unique aroma it is identified with. Here is […]

Mirchi ka Salan

Mirchi ka Salan

The hyderabadi mirchi ka salan is particularly famous as an accompaniment to biryani. Here is a mirchi ka salan recipe that bring the authenticity of the dish to your plate. Ingredients: 250 grams capsicums or long thick green chillis (bhavnagri mirchi) 1 medium onion, sliced […]

Saffron Risotto

Saffron Risotto

Ingredients: 4 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 medium sized onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon saffron 3/4 cup of carnaroli rice 3 cups of boiling water or chicken stock 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 tablespoons grated cheese   Method: 1. Use […]

Spicy Tomato Soup

Spicy Tomato Soup

Ingredients: 6 – 8 tomatoes 2 – 3 cloves of garlic 1 tsp chopped garlic 2 -3 curry leaves 1- 2 tsp freshly ground peppercorns 1-2 green chilies chopped ½ tbsp red chili vegetable / chicken stock 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp corn flour Salt […]