Sesame Honey Rice Balls Recipe

Prep & Cooking: 30 mtsCuisine: Indo-Chinese.Ingredients:1 cup rice, cooked3 spring onion whites, finely chopped1 cup chopped vegetables (carrot, beans, capsicum)1-2 green chilli finely chopped3 garlic cloves,crushed1 1/2 tbsps coriander leaves, chopped1 tsp soy sauceblack pepper pwd to taste2 1/2 -3 tbsps corn flour2 tbsps honeysesame seeds for coatingsalt to tasteoil for deep frying1/2 tbsp oilFor flour batter:2 tbsps flour/maidapinch of saltwater to make thin batter Method:Heat oil in a vessel, add spring onion whites, crushed garlic and green chilies and saute for 3 mts. Add the chopped vegetables and saute for 5 mts. Add salt, pepper...

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Chicken Stuffed Buns Recipe

Prep time: 90 minCook time: 10 minYield: 12 Main Ingredients: Chicken All Purpose Flour Ingredients:    Active dry yeast: 1 tbsp     Warm water: 2 tbsps     Milk: 1/2 cup     Salt to taste     Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup     Maida: 2 1/4 cups (all purpose flour)     Sugar: 2 tbsps     Egg: 1, beaten     Egg white: 1, for egg wash     White sesame seeds: for sprinkling     Chicken Stuffing:     Shredded Chicken: 1 1/2 cups (cooked)    ...

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PISTA SANDESH

Ingredients    2 cups grated Paneer     1 cup sugar     1 tbsp rose water     1/2 tsp green cardamom seeds     10 Pista thinly sliced Method: Mix sugar and paneer together. Place it over the heat and stir constantly. When it will turn little thick then put rose water & cardamon seeds in it. Remove from the heat. Stir few more times. Now you can make round or square or any other shape. Place the thin sliced pista upon the sandesh. Serve cold....

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TAUK DAL

Ingredients250 grams pigeon pea divide (arhar dal) 1 teaspoon ghee 1/2 teaspoon onion seeds 2 teaspoon sugar 4 -6 green chillies Salt to taste 3 medium raw mangoes 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powderHow to make Tauk Dal    Wash, take off and cut the mangoes into 6-8 pieces lengthwise.     Wash the dal and boil with 4 cup of water.     Mix in turmeric and stir.     Continue cooking for about 20 minutes.     Mix in raw mangoes, green chillies and salt.     Stir fry till the time the mangoes are soft but not mushy.     Mix in sugar and stir.    ...

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LADY FINGER PICKLE

Ingredients:    25 Lady fingers 1 cup Lemon (Nimbu) juice 4 teaspoons Salt (Namak) for lemon juice 2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds 2 teaspoons Red chili pepper (Lal Mirchi) 2 teaspoons mustard powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric (Haldi) powder 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida 2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds (Jeera) 8 teaspoons Salt (Namak) for masala A few curry leavesHow to make Lady finger pickle:    Remove the ends, head and tail of each Lady finger and slit on one side.     Mix salt with all the ground spices and wet with a little juice.     Fill the spices in the Lady fingers.     Heat the...

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STUFFED RED CHILLI PICKLE

Ingredients:    240 grams big red chillies for stuffing 4 teaspoons fenugreek seeds, roasted and powdered 3 teaspoons Red chili pepper (Lal Mirchi) 8 teaspoons aniseed powder 8 teaspoons Salt (Namak) 6 teaspoons ground spices 4 teaspoons mustard powder 4 teaspoons cumin powder juice of 2 Lemons (Nimbu) 1 cup Oil (Tel), heated and cooled 4 teaspoons amchoorHow to make stuffed red chilli pickle:    Remove the stems of the chillies and then the seeds from the stem side carefully with the back of a hair pin.     Wet all the ingredients with lemon juice and a little oil.     Fill the...

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SWEET MANGO PICKLE

Ingredients:Raw Mango - 1 Jaggery - 2 tbsp Chilly powder - 1 1/2 tsp Salt - 1 tsp Mustard Curry leavesMethod:Dice mango into medium sized pieces. In a pan take a spoon of oil and crackle mustard and curry leaves.  Now put the mangoes into it and pour some water for it to get cooked.  Close the pan with a lid and leave it alone for 5 min.  Once the mango gets cooked, add chilly powder, jaggery and salt to it and mix well.  Allow it to cook for another 5 min.  Sweet and sour mango pickle is ready to eat.  You can preserve this pickle in the refrigerator for a week.This pickle goes well with roti and curd...

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TURNIP PICKLE

Ingredients:    1/2 kg Turnips (Shalgam) 1 cup Mustard Oil (Sarson Ka Tel) 15 cloves Garlic (Lasun) 1 cup Vinegar (Sirka) 3/4 or 1 cup Sugar (Cheeni) 15 dry Dates (Khajoor) 6 teaspoons seedless golden Raisins (Kishmish) 1 teaspoon peppercorn 2 teaspoons chilli powder 1 teaspoon Onions seeds (Kalonji) 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera) 1/3 cup Salt (Namak)How to make turnip pickle:    Grind the spices and sugar together.     Grind dates and raisins with a little vinegar.     Peel and cut turnips into thick round slices and rub salt on them.     Keep for 8 hours.    ...

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Egg Salad Parmesan Sandwich

Prep Time: 10 min Ingredients:    6  hard boiled eggs, sliced in quarters    2  celery stalks, chopped finely 1/2  onion, chopped finely 1/2  cup salad dressing (or mayonnaise) 1/2  teaspoon Parmesan Cheese 1/4  teaspoon salt    1  tomato, sliced    4  lettuce leaves    8  bread slices, your choice of bread M.O.P: PLACE the eggs, celery, onion, salad dressing (or mayonnaise), cheese, and salt into your mixing bowl.  Using your fork, mix the ingredients.    HOWEVER, you want your egg mixture coarsely chopped.  Now,...

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Easy Egg & Ham Bake Breakfast

Ingredients 12 - ounces Sliced Ham Steak (Oval) 2 - Tablespoon Butter or Margarine 8 - Eggs M.O.P: Place Ham Steak in a wide frying pan and cook slowly until browned (about 5 minutes). Turn ham and brown the other side. Remove ham to a warmed platter. For scrambled eggs, melt butter or margarine in a small pan over medium-low heat and stir, cooking until set. For fried eggs, melt tablespoon butter or margarine in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Break in eggs and cook uncovered, for sunnyside-up style until desired firmness. Add eggs to warm platter with ha...

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Double-Dipper Egg

INGREDIENTS 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled, sliced 1/4 cup finely crushed Cheddar cheese crackers 1/4 cup or 2 (individual) containers purchased ranch salad dressing DIRECTIONS 1 Place 2 eggs in each of 2 resealable food storage plastic bags.  Divide cracker crumbs into 2 small plastic containers with lids.  If necessary, divide salad dressing into 2 small plastic containers with lids. Pack in 2 insulated lunch bags with ice packs. 2 At lunch time, dip eggs in salad dressing, then in cracker crumb...

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Scrambled Eggs

Makes 8 servings Prep Time: 30 min. Cooking time: 24 min. Ingredients: 12 - slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 - pound (3 cups) new red potatoes, unpeeled, cubed 3/4-inch 2 - medium (1 cup) onions, chopped 1 - medium (3/4 cup) green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 - cup Half & Half 12 - eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 - teaspoon salt 1/4 - teaspoon pepper 6 - ounces (1 1/2 cups) Cheddar Cheese, shredded M.O.P: Cook bacon in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add potatoes; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are browned and crisply tender for 12 to 15 minutes. Add onions and green pepper....

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Brunch Bunch Scramble

9 to 18 servings Prep Time: 10 min. Baking Time: 15 min. Ingredients: 18 - eggs 1 - cup nonfat or low-fat (1%) milk 1-1/2 - teaspoons dill weed 3/4 - teaspoon salt (optional) 1/4 - teaspoon lemon juice 1-1/2 - cups diced cooked lean ham 1 - can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained 1/3 - cup minced green onions with tops 1 - Tablespoon butter or cooking oil or cooking spray M.O.P: Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, dill weed, salt, if desired, and lemon juice until well blended. Stir in ham, mushrooms and onions. In preheated oven, melt butter in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Pour in egg mixture....

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Salmon & Vegetables in Lemon Dill Sauce

Makes 6 servings Prep Time: 10 min. Cooking time: 9 min. Ingredients 1 - package (12-ounce) (3 cups) uncooked dried penne pasta 2 - cups Light Sour Cream 2 - teaspoons lemon juice 2 - teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel 2 - teaspoons dried dill weed 1 - teaspoon garlic salt 1 - pound fresh salmon, skinned, cut into 3/4-inch cubes Salt Pepper 1 - Tablespoon butter 1/4 - cup sliced leeks 1 - medium (1/2 cup) red bell pepper, cubed 1/2-inch 1 - package (8-ounce) (2 cups) frozen sugar snap peas M.O.P: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm. In a small bowl, you want to combine sour cream, lemon juice,...

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Easy Gulf-Style Citrus Shrimp

Prep Time: 10 min. Cooking Time: 10 min. Ingredients: 1 - lime 1 - medium orange 6 - Tablespoons Unsalted Butter 1/4 - cup chopped green onions 3/4 - teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 - teaspoon red pepper sauce 1 - pound (31 to 35) medium fresh raw shrimp, peeled, deveined 1/4 - cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 - package (9-ounce) refrigerated fettucine, cooked M.O.P: Remove zest of lime and orange using citrus zester or fine grater. Juice lime and reserve 2 tablespoons juice. Juice orange and reserve juice. In a 10-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter until sizzling. Next, add green onions, cumin and pepper sauce. Cook over medium-high...

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Hot and Sweet Pizza

Makes 6 servings Prep Time: 15 min  Baking time: 8 min Ingredients:    1 round (10-ounce) pre-baked thin crust Italian bread shell    1 can (8-ounce) pizza sauce    1 can (8-ounce) pineapple tidbits in juice, well-drained    1 package (6-ounce) Canadian bacon slices, quartered 2 to 4 Tablespoons seeded jalapeno chiles*    6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) Cheddar Cheese, shredded Quick Easy Directions: Preheat oven to 400-degrees F. 1) Place bread shell on large ungreased baking sheet. 2) Spread pizza sauce evenly over shell. 3) Top with pineapple, Canadian bacon, jalapeno chiles,...

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Classic Pizza

  Makes 4 to 6 servingsPrep Time: 20 minCooking Time: 20 minRising Time: 45 minDough Resting Time: 20 minBaking Time: 20 minIngredients:1/2     Tablespoon active dry yeast 1        teaspoon sugar 1/2     cup very warm water (105° F. to 115° F.) 1-3/4  cups all-purpose flour 3/4     teaspoon salt 2        Tablespoon olive oil 1        medium onion, chopped 1        medium clove garlic, minced 1       ...

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Chicken Fajita Pizza

Makes: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 min Baking Time: 20 min Ingredients: 1 - can (13.8 oz) refrigerated classic pizza crust 1 - Tablespoon 100% Extra Virgin Olive or Pure Vegetable Oil 4 - boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 1 to 2 - teaspoons chili powder 1/2 to 1 - teaspoon salt 1/2 - teaspoon garlic powder 1 - cup thinly sliced onions 1 - cup green or red bell pepper strips (2x1/4-inch) 1/2 - cup Thick 'n Chunky salsa 2 - cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz) Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray 12-inch pizza pan or 13x9-inch pan with No-Stick Cooking Spray. Unroll dough; place in pan. Starting...

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BarBQ Chicken Pizza

 Makes 4 servingsPrep Time: 15 min.Baking time: 10 min. Ingredients:1 - (14-ounce) prepared Italian pizza crust 1/2 - cup hickory-smoked barbecue sauce 4 - ounces (1 cup) shredded Mozzarella Cheese 1 - cup cooked cubed chicken 1 - Tablespoon butter 1 - cup sliced mushrooms 1 - cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 1 - Tablespoon sliced green onion tops Directions:Preheat oven to 425°F.Place pizza crust onto ungreased baking sheet and spread evenly with barbecue sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese and sprinkle with chicken. Melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add mushrooms and bell pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until vegetables...

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Applesauce Bread

Prep Time: 20 min. Baking Time: 55 min. Ingredients: 1/2 - cup butter or margarine (softened) 1 - cup sugar 1 - egg 1-1/4 - cups applesauce 1-1/2 cups - all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 - teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 - teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 - cup raisins 1/2 - cup walnuts (chopped) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F.  Grease 4x8x2-inch loaf pan. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.   Add the egg and applesauce.   Mix well. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves. Gradually add to he creamed...

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Apache Rolls

Makes about 10 rolls Ingredients:       1 cup white cornmeal       1 cup yellow cornmeal       1 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 teaspoon cayenne       1 cup boiling water    1/2 cup bacon drippings          green corn husks Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, add white cornmeal, yellow cornmeal, salt, and cayenne.   Mix. Wet down with the water and bacon drippings, and form into small rolls. Wrap in corn husks and bake in the oven 1 hour. ...

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Almond Poppy Seed Bread

Prep Time: 20 min. Baking Time: 70 min. Ingredients:       3  cups flour 1 1/2  teaspoon salt 1 1/2  teaspoons baking powder 2 1/2  cups sugar       3  Tablespoons poppy seeds       3  eggs       1  cup vegetable oil 1 1/2  cups fat-free milk       2  teaspoon vanilla       1  teaspoon almond extract       1  teaspoon butter extract, optional       2  Tablespoons sugar Optional Glaze 1/2  cup orange juice 1/3  cup sugar 1/2  teaspoon...

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BOONDI LADOO

Ingredients:   1 cup Besan  1 pinch Kesari 1 pinch Cardamom powder  1 tbsp Rice flour  1 pinch Baking Powder  1 tbsp Melon seeds  1 tbsp Broken Cashew nut  2 cups Oil Sugar  1 cup Water How to make boondi laddu: Mix the flour, rice flour, baking powder and colour. Make a smooth thick batter. Heat the oil. Take the batter and pour it over a sieve with round holes. Tap it gently with a spoon so that small balls of dough fall into the oil. Make the balls and keep aside. Heat the sugar and water till reaches 1/2 thread consistency. Mix in the kesari melon seed and cardamom powder and fried...

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BESAN LADOO

Ingredients of besan laddoo : 2 cups gram flour (besan) 11/2 cup sugar (grinded) 1 cup ghee 1 tsp each almonds, pistachios, cashew nuts (chopped) Preparation of besan ke ladoo: In a kadhai mix gram flour and ghee over a low heat. Keep constantly stirring to avoid lumps. When it releases an appetizing smell, it is ready. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool. Add sugar and nuts to the gram flour and mix thoroughly. Now form ping-pong size balls of the mixture. Besan Laddoo are ready to be served....

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BADAM PHIRNI RECIPE (Almond Pudding)

Ingredients:   2 cups milk 2 tbsp rice 3 tbsp sugar 1/4th cup blanched almonds (sliced) 1 tsp green cardamom (crushed) 1/2 tsp kewra essence silver or gold foil paper (varak) How to make badam phirni: Soak rice in water for few hours, then drain water and grind rice into a smooth paste. In a non-stick saucepan bring milk. Over a moderatly low heat add rice, sugar and cardamom and stir constantly till milk turns thick. Remove from heat and add almonds. Put in serving bowl and chill. Garnish the badam phirni with silver or gold foil paper (varak) and serve....

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