Classic Cuisine-Beauty Tipz

PaaV -BhaaJi

2008-02-09T04:11:00.000-08:00

"This is a very popular recipe in India, liked by almost everone 'Pav Bhaji Masala' that is the special spice to bring the flavor (Masala means spice). Pav is actually the buns. Bhaji is the vegetables cooked with spice."

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped green chile peppers
1 cup chopped onions
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 cup chopped roma (plum) tomatoes
2 cups cauliflower, finely chopped
1 cup chopped cabbage
1 cup green peas
1 cup grated carrots
4 potatoes, boiled and mashed
3 tablespoons pav bhaji masala
salt to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice

8 (2 inch square) dinner rolls{pav}
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped green chile peppers
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS
Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. Saute garlic and green chile for 30 seconds, then stir in onions and ginger. Cook until onions are brown. Add tomatoes, and cook until pasty. Stir in cauliflower, cabbage, peas, carrots and potatoes. Season with pav bhaji masala. Cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, and stir in lemon juice.
Toast the dinner rolls, and spread lightly with butter. Serve garnished with chopped onion, green chile and cilantro.

2008-01-10T04:21:00.001-08:00

Spicy Olive Oil Recipes~rich source of Vitamins A, D, E, K

2008-01-04T20:39:00.000-08:00

~~Paneer Tikka~~

Serves 4

• 300 gm paneer- cut into 1½ ” squares of 1” thickness

• 1 large capsicum – deseeded and cut into 1” pieces (12 pieces

1 onion – cut into 4 pieces and then separated

MARINADE

• ½ cup dahi – hang in a muslin cloth fir 15 minutes

• 3 tbsp thick malai or thick cream• A few drops of orange colour or a pinch of haldi (turmeric)

• 1 tbsp Olive Pomace Oil, 1 tbsp (level) cornflour

• ½ tsp amchoor, ½ tsp kala namak, ¾ tsp salt, or to taste

• 1 tbsp tandoori masala

Grind TOGETHER

• 1” piece ginger, 5-6 flakes garlic• 2 dried, whole red chillies- soaked in water for 10 minutes and drained.

Hang curd in a muslin cloth for 15 minutes.
Drain soaked red chillies.

ginger, garlic and red chillies to a paste.
To the ginger-garlic-chilli paste,

add hung dahi, cream or malai,

1 tbsp Olive Pomace Oil,1tbsp cornflour,amchoor, salt, namak,

tandoori masala,

colour or haldi and paneer.

Mix well.

~MethoD~

Brush the wire rack (grill) of the oven generously with olive Pomace Oil.
Arrange paneer on a greased wire rack of the oven or on the skewers. After all the paneer pieces are done, put the capsicum and onions- both together in the left over marinade and mix well to coat the vegetables with the marinade. Leave the vegetables in the bowl itself.
At the time of serving, put the paneer pieces placed on the greased wire rack in the hot oven at about 200°C. Grill till almost done, for about 15 minutes. Grill the paneer till it gets dry and starts getting crisp. Sprinkle some Olive Pomace Oil on the paneer pieces. Now remove the vegetables from the bowl and put them also in the oven on the sides of the paneer.
Grill everything together for another 5 minutes. The vegetables should not be grilled for too long.
Remove from the oven. Serve immediately (really hot), sprinkled with some lemon juice and chaat masala.

~Thx

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Kadhai Baby Corns

• 200 gm baby corns (20 pieces approx.)

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 2 capsicums – cut into fingers • 1-2 dry red chillies

• 1½ tsp saboot dhania (coriander seeds)

• A pinch of methi daana (fenugreek seeds)

• 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste • 2 onions- chopped • 4 tomatoes- pureed in a grinder

• 1 tbsp kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves)

• ¼ tsp haldi, ½ tsp garam masala

• ½ tsp amchoor, 1¼ tsp salt, or to taste • ½” piece ginger – cut into match sticks or shredded on the grater (1 tsp)

• 4 tbsp Olive Pomace Oil

• ¼ cup milk, ¼ cup cream

• Corns in the usual kadhai masala, flavoured with fenugreek and coriander. The addion of some milk at the end makes all the difference

~MetHOD~

Boil 4 cups of water with 2 tsp salt and lemon juice
. Add baby corns and boil for 2 minutes
. Drain
.Refresh in cold water
. Cut into 2 pieces lengthwise.
Warm red chillies and dhania saboot on a tawa, till slightly crisp and dry, for about 30 secon
Roughly grind red chillies and saboot dhania to a rough powder
Heat 1½ tbsp Olive Pomace Oil in a kadhai and add the boiled baby corns. Saute for 4-5 minutes till they start turning brown. Keep them spaced out while frying and let them not overlap each other. Add the capsicum strips and stir fry for 2 minutes. Remove from kadhai and keep aside.
Heat 2½ tbs Olive Pomace Oil in a kadhai. Reduce flame
. Add a pinch of methi daana, dhania-red chilli powder
Stir for 30 seconds. Add garlic or ginger paste.
Add onionz. Cook till onions turn light golden.
Add tomatoes and stir for about 4-5 minutes on low heat till dry.
Add salt, kasoori methi, haldi, garam masala and amchoor. Mix well till oil separates
. Add ½ cup water. Let it boil.
Add baby corns and capsicum
. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Reduce heat
. Mix in the shredded ginger, milk and cream. Remove from fire, serve hot.

~Thx~

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Grilled Lemon - Lime Chicken Breast

2007-12-29T21:24:00.000-08:00

Ingredients

8 boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tsp lemon peel1 tsp lime peel
2 tbsp coriander leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Method~

Rinse the chicken breast under cold water. Then pat dry with paper towels.
Next, place the breasts in plastic or glass container.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil, lemon juice, lime juice, lemon peel, lime peel, garlic, coriander leaves, salt, and pepper.
Pour lemon-lime mixture into bowl or plastic bag.
Cover or seal and place in a refrigerator.
Marinade in refrigerator between 2 to 6 hours (the longer the better). You want to turn the chicken breast occasionally.
Take the chicken out of marinade.
Place the chicken on a grill or in an oven and cook 5 to 6 minutes on each side. You only want to turn once.
Total cooking time is 10 minutes.

Thx~DiPaLi

Egg Noodlez

2007-12-29T21:20:00.000-08:00

Ingredients

1 packet noodle
2 eggs1/
4 tsp pepper powder
1/4 tsp oregano
1/8 tsp basil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp curry powder
1 tsp chopped mint leaves
Salt as per taste
1 tbsp oil

Method~

Boil noodles in boiling water will cooked
Drain and run under cold water
Keep aside
Beat eggs and add salt and pepper
Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan
Fry egg till well scrambled
Remove and keep aside
Heat remaining oil
Fry noodles for 2 mins
Add eggs and remaining masalas except mint leaves
Mix it well and let it cook for 5 mins.
Put in a plate
Garnish with mint leaves and serve hot

Thx~DiPaLi

Ouick Recipes!Quick Spaghetti,Egg Noodles

2007-12-29T21:11:00.000-08:00

There is always a need of simple dishes. Everytime one is not in mood of making exotic and time consuming recipes. One needs a easy to make recipe which is also a delicious one. DiPaLi presents some of the simple recipes,Usefull for pple who Work or u get to entertain sudden Guest At home.....

Quick Spaghetti

Ingredients

2 cups ground meat
4 tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tsp onion paste
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp basil powder
1/4 tsp garlic
Salt as per taste
1 tbsp butter
4cups cooked spaghetti

Method~

Heat butter in a pan
Saute ground meat for 15 mins
Add remaining ingredients except spaghetti
Simmer for 12 mins, stirring continuously
Pour over spaghetti and serve

thx~DiPali

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Crispy Fried Fish

Ingredients

1/2 kg fresh fish fillets

1 egg white, beaten

1 cup bread crumbs

tbsp melted butter

Salt as per taste

1/4 tsp pepper powder

Method~~

Preheat oven at 350 degree Celsius
Mix in egg, salt and pepper
Dip the fillets in egg
Roll it in bread crumbs
Place it in greased baking dish in single layer
Pour the melted butter over fillets
Bake for 10 mins (for every 1/2" thickness) till fish flakes easily when tested with fork

Thx~DiPaLi

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Egg Noodle

Ingredients

packet noodle

2 eggs

1/4 tsp pepper powder

1/4 tsp oregano

1/8 tsp basil

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp curry powder

1 tsp chopped mint leaves

Salt as per taste

1 tbsp oil

Method~~

Boil noodles in boiling water will cooked
Drain and run under cold water
Keep aside
Beat eggs and add salt and pepper
Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan
Fry egg till well scrambled
Remove and keep aside
Heat remaining oil
Fry noodles for 2 mins
Add eggs and remaining masalas except mint leaves
Mix it well and let it cook for 5 mins.
Put in a plate
Garnish with mint leaves and serve hot

Thx~DiPaLi

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Aloo Tikki

Ingredients

6 potatoes

1/4 tsp green chilli paste

1/4 tsp garam masala

Salt as per taste

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/4 tsp ginger paste

1 egg, beaten

Oil for frying

Method~

Microwave potatoes for 7 mins.
Peel and smash
Mix in potatoes rest of the ingredients except oil and egg
Make small patties
Heat oil in a frying pan
Roll it in beaten egg
Deep fry till golden brown
Serve hot with wafers

Thx~DiPaLi

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Stuffed Tomato

Ingredients

8 firm tomatoes

150 gms minced meat

1 onion

4 green chillies, chopped

2 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp chilli powder

1 cup bread crumbs

6 tbsp grated cheese

2 tbsp oil

Salt as per taste

~~Method~~
Cut off the tops of the tomatoes and scoop out the insides carefully
Keep aside the pulp
Rub the insides with salt and place tomatoes facing down
Chop the onion and green chillies and fry till golden brown
Add the minced meat and fry for few more minutes
Now add ginger-garlic paste and tomato pulp and fry for 3 mins.
Add turmeric, chilli powder and Salt and fry for 3-4 mins.
Allow to cook till meat is tender and dry
Allow to cool
Fill each scooped tomato with the mixture
Cover the top with bread crumbs and grated cheese
Bake at 170 o C for 20 -25 mins.
Serve with French fries.

Thx~DiPali

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Cheesy Noodles

~~Ingredients ~~

12 ounces egg noodles

1 package cream cheese softened

1 cup sour cream

cheese2 tbsp butter melted

1/2 cup onions chopped

3 clove garlic crushed

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 cup bread crumbs

1/2 cup grated Cheese

~~Method~~

Cook noodles according to package directions until barely tender.
Drain noodles.
Mix together cream cheese, sour cream, and butter.
Stir into noodles.
Add onion, garlic, pepper and place in a buttered baking dish.
Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and prinkle over top of noodle mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes

Thx~DiPaLi

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Mehndi Designz For WeddinG~

2007-12-26T13:25:00.000-08:00

LaTesT~HaiR~StyLeS~

2007-12-26T12:54:00.000-08:00

~~TiPz~~

~Here are some other important things that a bride should mind about her hair in preparation for the big day~~
1)is alright for the bride to experiment with hairstyles before making her final choice. However, she should decide on how she should wear her hair before she picks her veil and headpiece. Also, once she has made her decision, she should stick to it.

2)She should choose a style that will be easy to maintain, will not droop or get blown out of place by the wind in case of an outdoor wedding. In addition, she should not overdo with the hair extensions or accessories, or else people would think it is the hair that is going to get married and not you.

wedding, the bride is the star, the focus of all eyes. It is the one day for her to shine, and she should shine her brightest.

Thx~DiPaLi

Cure For Dandruff

2007-12-26T12:45:00.000-08:00

TrY ThiS

Vinegar is poured into the hair, massaged into the scalp, and left to dry for a few minutes. Then the hair is washed. The process is repeated daily until the dandruff disappears, usually within a few days.

Thx~~DiPaLi

White Nails

2007-12-26T12:39:00.000-08:00

To whiten your nails, try these

* Use a common whitening toothpaste. Try scrubbing your nails with Pearl Drops, it's just as easy as achieving a pearly white smile and will take away any stains and shine up your nails.

* Soak your nails in water with lemon juice or lemon slices. The lemon acts as an astringent and will strip away stains. Once your hands are dry, you'll only need to put on a couple of coats of a clear topcoat.

Thx!DiPaLi

HoMe MaDe ReCiPe FoR HaiR Care

2007-12-26T12:25:00.000-08:00

You can give your hair a great shine and help remove soap build up

1)- Add a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice to your rinse water.

2)- Add a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to your rinse water.

3)-Stir 1 teaspoon of honey into 4 cups (1 quart) warm water. After shampooing, pour the mixture through you hair. Do not rinse out. Dry as normal.

Tipz~Try Any Of These For Shiney Hair~

Thx ~DiPaLi

Paneer Tawa Masala

2007-12-26T12:07:00.000-08:00

Ingredients~~

Cottage cheese (paneer), cubed 450 gm

cumin (shah jeera) seeds 2.5 gm

/ ½ tsp Black

Carom (ajwain) seeds 1 gm/a pinch

Capsicum, diced 120 gm/ ½ cup

Coriander powder 10 gm/2 tsp

Coriander leaves, chopped 15 gm/1 tbs

Cumin (jeera) seeds 5 gm/1 tsp

Garam masala 1gm/a pinch

Garlic paste 25 gm/5 tsp

Ginger juliennes 5 gm/1 tsp

Ginger paste 25 gm/5 tsp

Green chillies, chopped 2

Oil 45 ml/3 tbs

Oil to fry the cheese

Onions, chopped 180 gm/ ¾ cup

Red chilli powder 5 gm/1 tsp

Salt to taste

Tomatoes, chopped 180 gm/ ¾ cup

White pepper powder 5 gm/1 tsp

Method~~

Heat oil in a kadhai and fry the cottage cheese to golden. Heat the griddle. Add 3 tablespoons oil. When oil is hot add cumin and splutter. add the chopped onions and brown. add ginger and garlic pastes, green chillies, coriander powder, red chilli powder, white pepper powder, salt and carom seeds. Fry on medium heat. add chopped tomatoes. Fry till the oil surfaces. Mix in the cottage cheese, capsicum, garam masala, black cumin and cook for 5 minutes.

Garnish with chopped coriander and ginger juliennes. Serve hot with any bread. ~~

Thx ~DiPaLi

MouTh WaTerinG~Paneer Kali Mirch

2007-12-26T11:53:00.000-08:00

400 grams cottage cheese (paneer) cut into 1" cubes

1 cup(s) yoghurt beaten well

½ cup(s) coriander leaves finely chopped

2 tablespoon(s) mint leaves finely chopped

1" cinnamon stick2 bay leaves

3 green cardamoms and cloves each

1 teaspoon(s) cumin powder

2 tablespoon(s) coriander powder

2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) / buttersalt to taste

2 cup(s) water

1 tablespoon(s) black peppercorns powdered coarsely

2 tablespoon(s) fresh cream

½ teaspoon(s) hot spice mix (garam masala).

To be ground:

3 onions sliced and fried to golden brown

3 flakes garlic

1" ginger chopped

2 green chillies

MeTHoD~

Grind the ingredients (to be ground) to a fine paste with little water.Heat the ghee / butter in a heavy-bottomed pan with a tight-fitting lid. Add the cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves and bay leaves. Fry for a few seconds. Add the ground paste and fry on low level for about 2 minute(s).Reduce heat to minimum and add the beaten yoghurt whilst stirring. Add the coriander-cumin powders, sprinkle salt to taste and cook on low level for about 2 minute(s).Add the water and bring to a boil. Mix in the cottage cheese (paneer) cubes, chopped coriander-mint leaves and coarsely-powdered black pepper. Stir in the fresh cream, sprinkle hot spice mix, cover tightly and keep on very low level (ideally on a griddle) for about 15 minutes. Open the lid only at serving time so that the exotic flavors of the spices are trapped inside for some time.Garnish with a sprinkle of crushed black pepper.

Mixed Vegetable Biryani

2007-12-26T11:41:00.000-08:00

Potatoes 3 medium, cut into finger and soaked in salt water

Green peas 1 cup

Carrots 2 medium cut into circles

Cauliflower 1 (flowerets separated)

Eggs 2 (boiled)

Fresh green beans 125 gms (cut into tiny pieces)

Ginger and garlic paste 1 tbsp

Lemons 2

Onions 2 medium size, thinly sliced

Black pepper ¼ tsp

Cumin seeds ¼ tsp

Cloves ¼ tsp Bay leaf 1

Cardamoms (ilaichi) 5

Cinnamon 1 inch stick

Basmati rice 1 kg

Salt to taste

Yogurt ½ cup

your choice of cooking oil 1 ½ cup

MeThoD~~

Heat a little in a pan and fry all the vegetables separately. Then fry the sliced onions till golden brown. Take out half of the fried onions from pan and leave half in the pan. Now add yogurt, ginger and garlic paste, the fried vegetables and the garam masala (spices) to the same pan. Also squeeze lemon juice on it and let it cook on low heat. Put the rice in a sieve and wash thoroughly. In another pan boil water. Add the washed rice, vinegar and garam masala (spices) and boil. Let it cook for about 12 minutes so that it is parboiled. Drain and keep aside. Place a layer of rice in a large pan (the same one you used for boiling the rice), then put a layer of the vegetable mixture and again put a layer of the remaining rice. Sprinkle fried onions and sliced boiled eggs on the rice. Put the pan on a heated griddle (tava). Cover with a tight lid. Do not stir. Allow cooking for another 20 minutes on very low heat. Once the dish is cooked, leave it covered for a few minutes. Then remove the lid, fluff up the rice with a fork and serve hot

Stop a Nail Biting Habit with Proper Natural Nail Care

2007-12-18T19:34:00.000-08:00

The first thing we can all do in having good-looking hands is to keep them clean by washing regularly. It’s amazing how many people (guys especially, but some women and girls too) walk around with grubby non manicured finger nails. Get a nail brush and put it by the sink, so it’s convenient whenever you wash your hands. An added plus of a nail brushing your fingers is the way it feels: those soft bristles and the luxurious soapy lather take your hands on a daily very mini spa vacation. Always follow up with a nice hand cream or lotion to keep your hands moisturized

Rejuvenating Orange Mask

2007-12-18T19:20:00.000-08:00

Rejuvenating Orange Mask

Wake up your skin with an invigorating facial mask!

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
2 Tablespoons plain yogurt

Directions

In a small bowl, mix the freshly squeezed orange juice and yogurt. Apply the mixture to your face and neck and let the mask sit for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Your skin will be revitalized and silky smooth!

Skin Care n Treatment~~

2007-12-18T19:06:00.000-08:00

Fruit Face Mask

Ingredients

1 papaya, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon of honey
1 blender

Directions

Combine all ingredients in the blender, keeping it on a low speed until the mixture becomes a smooth paste. Pour into a small container. Apply to freshly washed and dry skin. Leave mask on for 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water. You will love how your skin looks and feels!

Regards -DiPaLi

Easy Effective Tips to Moisturize Your Skin

No matter what your age or skin type, it is vital to protect the skin you have. Avoid overly exposing your skin to the sun, wind, or harsh chemicals like chlorine. Practice a regular skincare routine by cleansing, exfoliating, toning and moisturizing your skin.

Follow these tips to keep your skin as healthy, smooth, and sexy as ever!

1)After a bath or shower, apply moisturizers to lock the moisture into your skin.

2)Alternate between oil-based and water-based moisturizers if you have combination skin.

3)Choose an oil-free, water-based moisturizer for oily skin.

4)Choose a thick, oil-based moisturizer for exceptionally dry skin.

5)Choose a gentle, fragrance-free, and hypoallergenic moisturizer for sensitive skin.

6)Do not apply moisturizers too often because it can result in clogged pores.

7)Focus on other body parts besides your face. Moisturizing is vital on dry elbows, knees, legs, breasts, and other areas that may be prone to flaking and chapping.

8)It’s never too early to start moisturizing your skin and to protect it from the signs of aging.

9)Mature skin may benefit from moisturizing products that contain alpha-hydroxy acid, selenium, or Tropoelastin.

10)Pick a moisturizer that contains a low level of sunscreen, like SPF 15. It keeps your skin soft and smooth while preventing the negative effects of harmful UV rays.

11)Strengthen your skin by choosing moisturizers that contain Vitamin A and Vitamin E.

12)Wear lots of warm clothes, as well as gloves, scarves, and hats in the winter to prevent chapped skin and loss of moisture.

If you experience difficulty in selecting an appropriate moisturizer for your skin, consult your healthcare provider or a beautician for educated suggestions. If you know your skin type, choose a product created especially for you!

Thx~

MuTTon BirYaNi

2007-12-16T22:07:00.000-08:00

Ingredients

750 g. mutton

350 g. basmati rice

1 cup fresh curd

2 large onions sliced

2 flakes garlic

3 large cardamoms

8 cloves 1 inch cinnamon

1 tbsp. ginger paste 2 tsp. black peppercorns

1 tsp. cumin seeds

1 tsp. chilli powder

1 tsp. coriander powder

1/2 tsp. nutmeg powder

a pinch of turmeric

salt to taste

100 g. ghee

Method ~~

Bring 750 ml. water to boil, add rice, salt and turmeric, cover and cook for 15 mins. till water is absorbed.

Heat ghee and fry half onions till brown, remove and keep aside, can fry raisins, pistachios and almonds and add (optional).

Add these to the rice.

Fry rest of onions, add ginger, garlic, cumin, chilli powder, and fry, add mutton and brown on high heat for 5 minutes

Add cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, peppercorns, coriander powder, nutmeg, salt and 125ml. water, stir well

Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat, stir in the curd and simmer for 5 minutes.

Layer a dish with alternate layers of rice and mutton, cook in a preheated oven at 200 degrees C for 10 minutes.

Serve with raita.

Delicious mutton biriyani is ready.

Coconut Laddoos

2007-12-16T21:32:00.000-08:00

Coconut LaDdOoZ

Ingredients

Shredded coconut 3 cups
Sugar 2 cups
Milk 1 cup

Method ~~

Take a thick bottomed pan and add the milk.

When it comes to a boil, add 2 cups of coconut and mix well on a low heat.

When the whole milk has been absorbed by the coconut, add the sugar slowly, stirring continuously.

Continue to stir in medium heat until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.

Remove to a plate and make small balls. Place the remaining coconut on a plate and roll the coconut balls on these to make laddoos.

Deliciouz Pulaav

2007-12-16T20:13:00.000-08:00

Delicious Pulaav

Ingredients ~~

Basmati or long grain rice

2 cupsCoconut Milk

1/2 canWater-

2 1/2 cupsCarrot grated

1cupTomatoes

4 smallGinger chopped fine

1/2 teaspoonGreen chilli chopped lengthwise

4Fresh or frozen Green Peas

1/2 cupOil

4 teaspoonsGhee

1 teaspoonCumin seeds

1 teaspoonChilli powder

1 teaspoon or as per requirement.

Salt as required

Nuts chopped (optional)

Method:

Wash the rice, add the coconut milk and water to cook in a pressurecooker.

In a thick bottomed frying pan, add ghee and oil. When the oil heats up, add cummin seeds and let them brown. Then add ginger and green chillies and fry a bit.

Add grated carrots, green peas and saute well. Add diced tomatoes and fry well. After they have mixed well, add chilli powder, salt and fry a bit more.

Reduce heat and add the cooked rice. Mix well. Adjust seasoning. Add chopped nuts in a teaspoon of ghee, fry well and add to pulaav.

RegarDs~

BUTTON MUSHROOM SALAD

2007-12-16T19:13:00.000-08:00

Ingredients~~

Fresh button mushrooms, thinly sliced 20 medium

Cucumber 1 medium

Onion, sliced 1 medium

Cherry tomatoes, halved 10

Green olives, sliced 5

Black olives, sliced 5

Olive oil 3 tablespoons

Balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons

Salt to taste

Black peppercorns, crushed 7-8

Garlic, chopped 3 cloves

Lettuce 6-7 leaves

Fresh basil leaves, hand torn 6-8

French bread ¼ loaf

Directions

Halve the unpeeled cucumber, remove part of the seeds and then slice. Take onion and cucumber in a large bowl. Add mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, green olives and black olives and mix. For dressing take olive oil in a bowl. Add balsamic vinegar, salt, crushed black peppercorns and garlic and mix. Tear lettuce leaves and add to the bowl of vegetables. Add hand torn fresh basil leaves and mix. Slice French bread and further break into smaller pieces and add to the vegetables in the bowl. Add the dressing, toss well and serve immediately.

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2007-12-16T10:40:00.000-08:00

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Stuffed Chicken Parathas

2007-12-16T09:30:00.000-08:00

Ingredientz~~

For STuFFin~~

250gms chicken keema

3 green chillies chopped

2 tomatoes chopped

1 onion chopped

12 tsp chilli powder

6 cloves garlic chopped

1" ginger chopped

coridander leaves chopped

salt to taste

2 tbsp.

Method~~

Heat oil, fry ginger, garlic. Put in chicken keemaand fry well. Add in garam masala powder, chilli powderand salt. Add tomatoes andfry till tender and oil separates. Add onion, green chillies and coriander leaves. Set aside to cool.

HoW To StuFF~~

Take 250 gms flour. Rub in 1 tsp ghee and 12 tsp salt.Add water and knead to a smooth dough. Roll it out into a long roll about 2" in diameter. Cut into equal size and flatten. Take a small piece of small roti, fill in the chicken mixture then put another roti over it. Seal the edges, flatten it and roll out to parathas. Heat tawa and shallow fry on both sides till light brown.

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Tandori Chicken Pizza

2007-12-16T09:23:00.000-08:00

Tandori Chicken Pizza

Dough:Yeast 2 tablespoon (soaked in warm water for 5 minutes)Maida 2 tablespoonOil/Butter as requiredSalt 1/2 teaspoonEgg 1Sugar 1/2 teaspoon

Method:Mix all the ingredients and knead.Add milk if required.Wrap the dough with plastic cover for 1 hour.

Tandori Fried Chicken:Chicken 1/2 kilo boneless (cubes)Cumin (Zeera) 1 teaspoonFood color (red) pinchMix Spices (Garam Masalah) 1 teaspoonChat Masalah 1/2 teaspoonAjwain 1/2 teaspoon (Crushed)Red chopped Chillie 1/2 teaspoonLemon juice 2 tablespoonSalt to tasteMix all the ingredients in chicken.Marinate for 1/2 hour.Fry chicken.

Arranging Pizza:Grease pan.Spread dough.Spread tomato sauce and Pizza sauce.spread shimla mirch.Onions.tomato slices.Add chicken and olives.Add cheese.Sprinkle crushed ajwain.and chopped red chillies.Bake in over on 130 degrees for half an hour.

Thx~DiPaLi

IntroDuction~

2007-12-16T07:16:00.000-08:00

The Very Ethic Of sindh,spicy heat of Punjab,Mix of Gujrat,Chillingness of North indian and Spicy mouth watering chinese with the savory of South indian Cuisine~~

DeliCiouZ Food From House Of A sindhi Kitchen~~

Enjoy mouth Watering Recipes Here~~

DiPaLi~~