Onion Uthappam

Ingredients: 2 cup rice (chawal)1 cup split black gram lentil (dhuli urad dal)3 onion (pyaj)2 green chilly (hari mirch)1 piece ginger (adrak)1 tsp coriander leaves (dhania patti)1 tsp salt (namak)1/2 tsp red chilly powder (lal mirch)oil How to make onion uttapam:     * Soak rice and dal separately for about 6 hours.    * Then grind them separately.    * Mix them in a container and add salt.    * Cover and leave for fermentation for 12 hours.    * Finely chop adrak, pyaj, hari mirch and dhania.    * Mix lal mirch in chawal batter.   ...

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DEEP FRIED FISH

Ingredients: 700 gms steaks with bone fish Salt To Taste 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 1/4 cup fresh green coriander 6 green chillies 4 - 6 cloves garlic peeled 3/ 4 cup plain yogurt oil for deep frying How to make deep fried fish :Cut fillets into pieces that are about 5-6. 5 cm long and 4 cm wide. Spread the pieces out in a single layer in a large plate and sprinkle with about 1/3 tsp of salt and 1 tbs of lemon juice. Turn the pieces over and repeat with another 1/3 tsp of salt and 1 tbs of lemon juice. Set the plate at a tilt and leave it tilted for 2-3...

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INDIAN CHILLI CHICKEN

Ingredients: 500-600gms. boneless chicken (cut into1-inch cubes) 2 tbsp Soya sauce 1 egg 2 tbsp corn flour / corn starch 5-6 green chilies (finely chopped) 2 green onion tops (finely chopped), if available 1 tsp garlic paste Salt To Taste 1/2 tsp white pepper powder or to taste 1 tsp sugar A pinch of ajinomoto (optional) 2 cups chicken broth / water 1 tbsp oil Oil to fry How to make chili chicken :     * Take 1tbsp. Soya sauce, 1tbsp. corn flour, salt, egg in a bowl and marinate chicken pieces in the the mixture for about 10-15 minutes.    * Heat oil and deep fry the marinated chicken pieces till golden brown.   ...

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BOMBAY CHICKEN CURRY

Ingredients:2 kg chicken pieces 2 tblsp olive oil (tel) 2 tblsp white Vinegar (Sirka) 1 1/3 cups (125gms) desiccated coconut (narial) 4 cloves garlic (lasan), crushed 1/2 tsp ground turmeric (haldi) 1 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp ground black pepper (kali mirch) 1 tsp grated, fresh ginger (adrak) 10 curry leaves (kari patta) 1 tblsp sugar (cheeni)How to make bombay chicken curry: * Place chicken pieces in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup (250ml) of liquid. * Heat oil in a saucepan, add vinegar, coconut, garlic, cumin, turmeric, chilli,...

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TANDOORI CHICKEN

  Ingredients:     4 skinned Chicken Quarters 2 tblsp Lemon Juice (Nimbu Ka Raas) 1 Garlic Clove (Lasun) 1 inch piece peeled and coarsely chopped Fresh Ginger (Adrak) 1 Green chilli (Hari mirch) 1 tblsp Water 4 tblsp Natural Yogurt (Dahi) 1 tsp Grouna Cumin (Jeera) 1 tsp Garam masala 1 tsp Paprika 1 tsp Salt (Namak) A few drop of Yellow Food Colouring 2 tblsp melted Ghee For garnishing: Lemon Wedges Onion (Pyaj) rings How to make tandoori chicken:     * Make 3-4 cuts in each chicken quarter using a knife.    * Put the chicken in an ovenproof dish.    * Combine lemon juice.   ...

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SUGARLESS CAKE

Ingredients: 1 tsp cinnamon2 cup water1/2 cup shortening1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp salt1 tsp baking soda1 1/2 tsp artificial sweetener1 cup rolled oats1 beaten egg1 cup raisins1 cup flour How to make sugarless cake:     * In a sauce pan add together raisins, water and cinnamon.    * Heat the sauce pan on low heat for fifteen minutes.    * Take off from fire and let it cool.    * To this mixture add the beaten egg, oats, artificial sweeter, shortening and vanilla extract.    * In a separate bowl sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon powder and salt.   ...

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EGGLESS CAKE

Ingredients: 8 oz. plain flour3 oz. margarinepinch of salt4 tspful baking powder3 oz. sugar1 tsp vanilla essenceabout 1/2 cup milk and water How to make eggless cake:     * Mix flour, baking powder and salt.    * Mix in the margarine, add the sugar and vanilla and mix to a dropping consistency with the milk and water.    * Turn into a greased 7 inch tin and bake in a moderate oven for 3/4 to 1 ho...

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APPLE CAKE

Ingredients: 1 cup oil 2 cup sugar 3 cup flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon powder 1 tsp baking powder 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup chopped nuts 1 tsp cloves 1 cup baking soda 4 cups chopped apples Glaze2 tblsp milk 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 1/2 stick butter 1/2 cup brown sugar How to make apple cake: * In a bowl mix the oil, eggs and vanilla extract together. * In a separate bowl sift the dry ingredients together and add this mixture to the oil and egg mixture and mix well. * Add in the apples and the nuts. * Pour this mixture in a baking pan and bake for 1.15 minutes at 350 degrees F. * For the glaze mix all the glaze ingredients...

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Using a Knife American Style

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CHEESY PIZZA

Ingredients:   225gm flour 1/4 tsp salt 15gm yeast mix with 4-5tbsp hot water 1 tbsp sugar 150ml evaporated milk 2 tbsp butter 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 pkt grated cheese 2 large onions (cut into rings) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper powder 2 tbsp butter (melted)  Preparation: Mix yeast in hot water and leave it to be frosty. In a bowl put in the flour, salt, sugar and mix with milk and yeast. Add butter. Knead until dough become soft and pliable. Leave the dough to rise double in size. For the filling Mix chicken in the beaten egg along with salt and pepper powder.Leave aside. Punch into the dough with your hands and knead again...

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FRENCH BREAD

Ingredients: 6 Cup Whole Wheat Flour 1 Cup Yogurt 1 tblsp Dry Yeast 1/2 Cup Water (warm) 1 1/2 Cup Water (hot) 1 tblsp Salt Cornmeal How to make french bread: How to make french bread: Put yeast in warm water. Let it dissolve in warm water for 5 minutes, set aside. In a big jar mix hot water, salt and yogurt. Combine yeast and 4 cup flour. In a mixer at low speed mix it for 7 minutes. Mix remaining flour and knead for 10 minutes. Combine more flour if dough is sticky type. Place the prepared dough in an oiled bowl and coat the dough from both the sides. Let it rise in warm place until doubled in size. Make two long loaves for the dough. Place...

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COCONUT CUPCAKES

Ingredients:   6 cups Fine Wheat Flour (Maida)  2 tsp Baking Powder  1 tsp Sodium Bicarbonate (Khaane Wala Soda)  1 tsp Salt  4 cups Sugar 1 1/2 cup unsalted Butter 6 big sized Eggs  3 tsp Almond Essence  3 tsp Vanilla Essence  2 cups Butter Milk (Mattha / Chhaach)  5 1/2 cups Coconut (Khopra/Narial)  For Icing 900 gms Cream Cheese (Hung Curd) 1 1/2 cup unsalted Butter 2 tsp Vanilla Essence  1 tsp Almond Essence 1Kg 400 gms Icing Sugar, sifted How to make coconut cupcakes: First preheat the oven at 160 degrees. Grease a tin and place pape cases on it. Mix flour, baking powder,...

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MASALA NOODLES

Ingredients:     1 packet Noodles2 Onion (Pyaj)3 - 4 chopped Tomato (Tamatar)4 tsp chopped Coriander Leaves (Dhania Patta)1 " chopped Ginger (Adrak)3 - 4 flakes chopped Garlic (Lasun)4 5 chopped Green chilli (Hari mirch)1/2 tsp Red chili pepper (Lal Mirchi)1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder1 tblsp Oil How to make masala noodles:     * Boil the noodles as directed on the pack.    * Drain them in a strainer and wash with cold water. Keep aside.    * Heat oil in a nonstick pan and fry garlic, ginger, green chillies and onions until they are golden.    * Add tomatoes along with...

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VEGETABLE MANCHURIAN

Ingredients:   2 cups Grated Cabbage2 cups Grated Carrots1 Chopped Spring Onion2 Chopped Green Chilies3-4 Crushed Garlic Flakes2 tbsp Corn Starch or FlourOil for deep frying1 tbsp Soya SauceSalt to taste1 tsp Pepper Powder1 tsp SugarA pinch of ajinomoto2 tbsp oil Preparation of vegetarian manchurian :     * Mix grated cabbage and carrots and squeeze the water out from them.    * Now in a bowl take the squeezed cabbage and carrots and mix 1 tbsp. corn starch and add few chopped chilies and little salt to it.    * Make small balls (like koftas) of the mixture .    * Heat the oil...

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BHEL PURI

Ingredients: 1 cup Puffed Rice (Kurmura) 1/2 cup chopped Tomato (Tamatar) 1/2 cup chopped Onion (Pyaj) 1/4 cup chopped Coriander Leaves (Dhania Patta) 1/2 cup boiled and mashed Potato (Aloo) 4 chopped Green Chilli (Hari mirch) 1 tblsp chopped Ginger(Adrak) 1 tblsp Garam Masala 6 tblsp Tamarind (Imli) Chutney 6 tblsp Coriander Leaves (Dhania Patta) And Mint Chutney 1/2 cup Nimkis 1/2 cup Sev 1/2 cup Gol gappas 2 tblsp Lime or Lemon (Nimbu) JuiceHow to make bhel puri: * Mix the puffed rice, tomatoes, onions. * Drain the water from the grated potatoes and mix that as well. * Mix all the ingredients under seasoning and add to this. ...

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Dahi Bhalle

Ingredients:    For bhalle:1 cup urad duli dal (split black gram)Pinch of hingSalt to tasteOil for frying1 chopped green chillyLittle chopped gingerFor filling:1 tsp chopped kaju1 tsp kishmish1 small tsp grated coconutSalt to tasteFor the dahi:2 cups thick yogurt½ cup milkPinch of sugar1 tsp dry roasted jeera powder1 tsp blak salt2 tblsp sweet tamarind chutneyFew pomegranate seeds How to make punjabi dahi bhalle with yogurt:     * Soak the dal for 2 hrs in water and keep aside.    * Then take out extra water and add all the ingredients of the bhalle except oil and grind it into a mixture.   ...

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BAIGAN BHARTA

Ingredients:  1 medium Baigan (eggplant) 1/2 cup Cooked green peas  1 Finely chopped onions  1 Finely chopped tomatoes  1 Finely chopped green chilli  1/2 tsp Red chilli powder  1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder  1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder  3 tbsp Vegetable oil  Salt to taste  Chopped green coriander leaves for garnishing Preparation of baigan ka bharta : Brush baigan (eggplant) with oil and roast it on a gas burner over medium heat.Frequently turn the eggplant upside down, until fully roasted.Once done, hold it under cold running water or in a bowl full of water. Cool it and peel off the blackened...

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PANEER MAKHANA CURRY

Ingredients:   2 cup Makhana 250 gms Cottage Cheese (Paneer) How to make paneer 4 Onion (Pyaj)  4 Tomato (Tamatar)  1 " long piece Ginger (Adrak)  4 - 5 cloves Garlic (Lasun)  1/2 cup Cream (Malai)  2 cup Milk  1 tsp Red Chily Powder (Lal Mirchi)  1/4 tsp Turmeric (Haldi)  1/2 tsp Dried Pudina Leaves 1 cup Cashewnut (Kaju)  1/2 tsp Garam Masala  1 tblsp Poppy seeds (Khuskhus)  Coriander Leaves (Dhania Patta)  4 tblsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)  How to make shahi paneer makhana curry: Heat clarified butter in a pan.Fry makhana in the ghee.Cut cottage cheese in samll pieces.Mince...

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PINDI CHANA

Ingredients:   1 cup chickpeas ( kabuli chana) 1 tea bag or 1 tbsp black tea leaves tied in a cheesecloth 21/2-inch ginger, 3/4th of it shredded finely for garnish 2-3 tbsp oil 2 onions chopped 2 tsp garlic, finely crushed 2 green chilies, sliced 3 medium sized tomatoes, chopped 2 tsp ground coriander 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 - 1tsp red chili powder or as per taste Salt To Taste 1/2 tsp garam masala finely chopped coriander leaves How to make pindi chole: Soak Chole in water overnight or for about 6 hr.Cook the chole with salt and enough water...

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ALOO PALAK

Ingredients for palak aloo sabzi : 2lb Spinach (chopped) 1lb potatoes (quartered) 2 green chilies 1 tbsp melted butter A pinch of asafoetida 1 tsp white cumin seeds Salt To TasteGarnish : Tomato slices Lemon wedges How to make palak aloo recipe: Heat the butter in a sauce-pan and fry the asafoetida and cumin seeds and fry for 2 minutes.Add the spinach, potatoes, salt and chilies.Cover and cook over a moderate heat for about 10 minutes.Stir several times and then arrange the tomato and lemon slices over the mixture.Cover, lowering the heat and cook for another 5 minutes.Serve the aloo palak hot as a side di...

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PANEER TIKKA

Ingredients: 1 Large block of Paneer1 onion1 Capsicum1 TomatoFew MushroomsFinely chopped Coriander leavesTo Marinade:1/2 cup Curd  (plain yogurt)1 tsp Garlic paste1 tsp Ginger Paste2 tsp Tandoori powder1 tsp cumin (jeera) powder2 tsp Chaat powderSalt to tasteRed chili Powder to taste How to make indian paneer tikka recipe : Cut Paneer into long 1/2" thick cubes.Cut all vegetables into cubes.Mix all ingredients for marinade and keep aside.Add the left marinade to the vegetables.Brush the marinade to the paneer and refrigerate it for 3 hours.Heat oil in a kadhai and fry marinated paneer till fully done.Also fry other vegetables.In a plate...

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MUGHLAI CHICKEN PULAO

Ingredients:   1 Chicken cleaned and cut1 kg Minced Mutton 2 cups Clarified Butter (Ghee) 4 big sized Onion (Pyaj) minced1/4 kg Curd (Dahi) 1/2 kg Rice1/2 tsp Saffron (Kesar) Few Sliced and fried Almond (Badam) 4 Bay Leaf (Tej Patta) 1 " long piece Cinnamon (Tuj/Dalchini) 10 Cloves (Lavang) 10 Cardamoms18 Pepper corns (Kalimirchi) 3 pods Garlic (Lasun) 1 " long piece Ginger (Adrak) 1 tsp Red Chili Powder (Lal Mirchi) 2 tsp Coriander Seeds Powder (Dhania Powder) 1 tsp Cumin Seed Powder (Jeera) 1/4 tsp Turmeric (Haldi)  How to make mughlai chicken pulao: First...

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BIRYANI BADSHAHI

Ingredients: 1/2 kg Mutton 250 gms Rice parboiled311/2 tblsp Lemon Juice10 blanched Almonds (Badam) 1/2 tblsp Mint Leaves (Pudina Leaves) 1 cups Butter1 handfuls chopped Coriander Leaves (Dhania Patta) 1/2 tblsp Cumin Seed (Jeera) 2 large sliced Onion (Kanda Pyaaz) 2 Brown Cardamom (Elaichi Moti) 1 tblsp Oil 4 pods Garlic (Lasun) 2 Cloves (Lavang) 1 " long piece Ginger (Adrak) 1/2 tblsp Saffron (Kesar) 1/2 tblsp Green Chilly (Hari Mirch) chopped1/2 tblsp Red Chili Powder (Lal Mirchi) 1/2 " Cinnamon (Tuj/Dalchini) 1/2 kg Curd (Dahi) 125 gms Milk 3 cups Water How...

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VERMICELLI PUDDING (SEVIYA KHEER)

Ingredients:   2 cups Badam 1cup Seviya (Vermicelli) broken into 4 cm bits 5 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup almonds (sliced) 1/4 cup unsalted blanched pistachio, silvered 1/2 tbsp rose water Silver or gold papper (varak) Preparation of semiya: Heat the ghee in a heavy bottomed non-stick pan over medium heat and add seviya and fry till golden brown, stirring constantly. Pour the milk, sugar, almonds, pistachio and stirring constantly bring to boil. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the milk is slightly thickened. Cool to room temperature, add rose water and chill thoroughly. Stir well and serve the vermicelli pudding in individual...

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SHAHI TUKRA

Ingredients:   8 Bread Slices(cut the edges out and cut diagonally) 4 tbsp Ghee 1 litre Milk 1 cup Sugar 1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder 1 tbsp Kismis Preparation: Heat the milk and sugar stirring continuously. Put 1 tsp ghee to prevent the milk from flowing over. Reduce the milk to 1/2 qty. cool the milk. Add the kismis and cardamom powder. Fry the bread slices in ghee till golden. Dip in milk for 2 minutes. Remove and put in the milk piesh prepared previously. Serve cool...

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SHRIKHAND

Ingredients:   1 (18 ounce) container plain yogurt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp rose water (optional) 1/2 tsp ground cardamom Dash of ground nutmeg Few threads of saffron 4 teaspoons finely chopped green pistachios How To Make Shrikhand: Mix all ingredients except pistachios. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Stir; spoon into dessert dishes. Sprinkle shrikhand with pistachios...

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MACHHI KA SALAN

Ingredients: 500 gms fish cut into slices  1 coconut grated  2 tsp til  2 tsp dhania powder  1 tsp mustard seeds  1 tsp jeera  2 tsp khus khus  1/2 tsp haldi  2 tsp chilli powder  2 green chilies  3-4 tbsp oil  1 onion sliced fine  few curry leaves  lemon size tamarind  salt to taste Preparation: To make Masala grind the til, dhania, jeera, mustard, khus khus, 1 tbsp grated coconut, chili powder, haldi garlic and 1 onion to a fine paste. Extract 2 cups milk from the grated coconut. Extract the pulp from the tamarind soaked in 1 cup of water. Heat oil and add the 1 sliced onion and fry till crisp. Put in the masala paste and fry till the oil separates. Now add the fish pieces and fry a little. Pour in the coconut milk...

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KERALA FISH CURRY

Ingredients:   400 gms fish pieces 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tsp chopped ginger2 tbsp tamarind pulp 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut 2 dry red chili 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tbsp soaked rice 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 tsp coriander seeds 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 tbsp oil Salt To Taste How to make kerala fish curry: Apply salt, turmeric powder and red chili powder to the fish pieces and keep aside for 15 minutes.Lightly roast cumin and coriander seeds. Mix with dry red chillies, soaked rice and grated coconut.Grind it to a smooth paste. Soak tamarind in half a cup of...

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