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Mushroom Gravy and Mushroom 65

2012-01-24T11:17:00.001-08:00

Hi Friends Hope You all had a great Weekend!! When shopping for groceries made sure to pick sliced mushrooms to Prepare Gravy and a snack item with these Mushrooms.we also know that Mushrooms are a low-calorie food usually eaten raw or cooked .This food is low in Saturated Fat and Sodium, and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Zinc and Manganese, and a very good source of Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper and Selenium .

For women who are at risk of hormone-dependent breast cancer, Mushrooms may be an important diet addition.One cup of mushrooms provides a good, very good, or excellent source of 18 different vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant phytonutrients. To maximize their flavor and the retention of their nutrients it is important to not to overcook them and also make sure that color and texture changes in mushrooms over a 6-8 day period, including color changes that were associated with the mushrooms' phytonutrient content (discoloration was related to a reduction in these important nutrients so Always Plan to cook Mushroom at an early stage rather than causing discoloration in turn loosing all the nutrients .careful refrigeration of mushrooms as soon as you've arrived back home from the grocery store. Leaving mushrooms out on the countertop is worth avoiding, and you never want to store them even temporarily in a cabinet.

Mushroom Gravy goes well with steamed Rice and also good enough with Roti's or Naans . and Mushroom 65 can be taken as starter or nice snack item .

Mushroom Gravy :

Mushroom Thinly Sliced – 15

Green Peas – 1/4 cup

Cashew nuts – 10-12

Salt – To Taste

Red chilly Powder-to Taste

Tomato – 1 Chopped Finely

Onions –1 Chopped finely

Green chilies-2 Slit

Coriander Powder- 1 Tsp.

Cashew Nut Gravy :Add Cashew nuts in milk Let it soak for 15-20 min and Grind to a smooth Paste and keep it aside.

Take a Pan Add 1 Tbsp. of oil , when the oil is hot then add green chilies. finely chopped Onions and Mushroom Let them fry in oil and then add Green Peas, tomato Pieces Let them cook until tomatoes become Soft then add Cashew nut Gravy let it cook for a while then add dry ingredients Coriander Powder, Salt ,Red Chilly Powder mix it well Garnish with cilantro.

Mushroom 65:

Mushroom-15

Salt-To Taste

Pepper Powder- 1/4 Tsp.

Corn flour- 1 Tbsp.

Maida or All Purpose Flour- 1 Tbsp.

Red color- Pinch

Egg-1

Mix all the Above ingredients and Fry in the Oil and Drain them in the tissue Paper and keep it aside.

Tempering :Add 1 Tbsp. of oil and then add 2 Slit Green Chilies ,1 tsp. of Ginger garlic paste ,Tsp. of Coriander Powder,1/2 Tsp. of red chilly Powder,salt and Sprinkle some water at this point of time and add fried mushrooms and then with this mushrooms will coat with each other with all the dry ingredients

Sables

2011-12-13T06:24:00.001-08:00

Sables Rice tender Short bread cookies are popular in France as Chocolate chip cookies in America.cookie is both Crumble and melt in your mouth tender and it has any time rightness that makes it as perfect with a tall glass of milk , a bowl of ice-cream or a basket of berries as it is on petits fours trays in France’s grandest restaurants.

dough for sables is shaped into logs and then sprinkled with sugar before it is sliced and baked .During the year I coat the logs with sparkly white decorated sugar . when the holidays come around I double the recipe and go mad with color , sprinkling some of the logs with brilliant red sugar , some with green and some of the m with rain bow mix . trimmed in color and packed in festive tins , these make terrific Christmas Cookies

if your new to Sables please these pointers :

Pointers :These shortbreads are made of butter, sugar either granulated or confectioner or a combination of both and flour although some recipes have an egg or two or may be just yolks its not the eggs that define cookies it’s the other ingredients most importantly how you handle them .

Here’s all you need to know to get perfectly crumbly shortbread or sables every time

Use fresh butter that is soft but not at all greasy , if your butter is sitting in an oily puddle its gone too soft and your sables wont have their characteristic sandiness

Don’t beat the butter ( or the butter , sugar and eggs ) so enthusiastically that mixture is light and fluffy . you don’t want to beat air into the dough , because it would;d cause the cookies to puff as they bake in the oven and sink as they cool on the counter.

be soft and gently when you blend in the flour this is the make or break step in the process

with the word sandy singing in your head add the flour all at once and mix it only until it disappears into the dough .to guard against over mixing you can mix in the rest of the flour by hand .shape the dough as the recipe directs and then make sure to give it a good , long chill it will improve the flavor of the cookies and help them keep their shape under the ovens heat .Try to refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours but know that longer is better.cool the cookies completely before you serve them . as seductive as the smell of warm butter , sugar and flour is the cookies taste better when they reach room temperature.

adapted from Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan

makes about 25-30 cookies

2 stick of unsalted butter 8 oz.

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup confection sugar sifted

1/2 Tsp. salt preferably fine sea salt

2 large egg yolks at room temperature

2 cups all purpose flour

decorating coarse sugar

Working with a stand mixer with paddle attachment or with hand mixer in a large bowl beat butter at medium speed until smooth and very creamy .add the sugars and slat and beat until very blended about 1 minute.the mixture should be smooth and velvety , not fluffy and airy .reduce the mixer speed to low and beat in egg yolks again beating until mixture is homogenous.turn off the mixer .pour in the flour pulse the mixer at low speed about 5 times , second or two each time . take a peek if there is still lot of flour on the surface of the dough , pulse a couple more times continuing at low speed mix for 30 seconds and more just until flour disappear into the dough and the dough looks uniformly moist .if most of the flour is incorporated but you have still some in the bottom of the bowl use a rubber spatula to work the rest of the flour into the dough . the dough will not clean the sides of the ball nor will come together into a ball and it shouldn’t .you want to work the dough as little as possible when you are aiming for is a soft moist clumpy rather than smooth dough pinch it and will feel like a Play–Doh.

scrape the dough out onto a smooth surface gather it into a ball and divide into half .shape each piece into smooth log and wrap it in a plastic wrap and use plastic wrap to help to form a log .wrap the longs well and refrigerate them for at least 3 hours preferably longer

the dough can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months .

Getting ready to bake: center a rack in the oven preheat the oven to 350F line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silicon mats

remove a log of dough from refrigerator un wrap it and place it on apiece of wax paper or parchment paper whisk the egg yolk until its smooth and brush some of the yolk all over the sides of the dough this is the glue then sprinkle the entire surface of the log with decorating sugar

trim the ends of the roll if they ragged and slice the log into 1/3 inch thick cookies .you can make these as thick as 1/2 inch or as thin as but no thinner than 1/4 inch place the rounds on baking sheets leaving an inch of space between them

bake one sheet at a time for 17-20 minutes. rotating the baking sheet at the mid way point , when properly baked cookies will be light brown on the bottom , lightly golden brown around the edges and pale on the top they may feel tender when you touch the top gently and that’s fine . remove from the oven and let the cookies rest a minute or two before carefully lifting them onto a rack with a wide metal spatula to cool to room temperature.repeat with the remaining log of dough , making sure the baking sheets are cool before you bake the second batch.

Enjoy!

I just left to chill them for a day ………. and then you can also plan to keep the dough for months together in the freezer and when you ready to bake cut them in slice and bake them ……

Healthy choice # 5

2011-11-07T15:01:00.001-08:00

Palak –Gongura Curry (Red Sorrel and Spinach Gravy) Goes well with Steamed Rice and Naan .Preparation time is 15 minutes .Recently I came to know that Green Leafy Vegetables has lot of calcium in them so avoided milk in my break fast just to get rid off the excess Fat .

Sorrel serves up roughage in the form of fiber, This nutrient promotes the health of your bowels, helping to prevent diarrhea and constipation. You will also get 1 g of protein per serving. This amount will not meet your daily need, so be sure to supplement your diet with protein-rich foods to consume 46 to 56 g daily. Rich in Vitamin C eating foods high in vitamin C helps your body heal properly .eating Sorrel Leaves provides good amount of Calcium and Iron .and we know about Green Leafy Vegetables like Spinach low in calories, low in fat , high in protein per calorie, high in dietary fiber , high in Iron and Calcium , Vitamin C.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Red Sorrel Leaves ( Gongura Leaves)

1/2 Cup Spinach Leaves

1 medium onion finely sliced

1 Tomato Finely chopped

Garlic cloves- 5 crushed .

Green chilies 2-3

Dry ingredients :

Red chilly powder- To Taste

2 Tsp. coriander powder

Cinnamon powder – 1/4 Tsp.

Garam masala – 1/4 Tsp.

Salt – To Taste

Mari nation : Take a bowl add 1/4 cup of curd with Tsp of Ginger Garlic paste , Tsp. Red Chilly Powder and Pinch of Salt and 1/4 Tsp. chat masala Powder add Paneer slices to it and Mix well . Let the marinated Paneer Sit in Refrigerator for 15- 20 minutes and then shallow fry them in an oil n keep it aside. My Lil one is helping me in marinating Paneer Slices .

Wash the Leaves of Red sorrel and Spinach and boil them in a bowl along with 1/2 sliced onions , green chilies and 1/2 of tomato when the water is boiled enough let it cool for a while and grind to a paste and keep it aside.

Take a pan add 2 Tsp. oil and then add remaining Onions and Garlic cloves let them fry in an oil so that raw flavor goes away and then add remaining tomato cook it for a while then add all the dry ingredients along with Salt until it coats well with dry ingredients .Add 1/4 cup of water let the gravy boil after some time add in our ground paste Let it cook for few minutes until gravy is thick .Garnish with Fried Paneer slices.

Pls click here to View the Recipe for Gongura Mutton :

Tips:You can also Replace Tofu instead of Paneer for more Healthy Version .

Source:Television

Creamy Caffee

2011-11-01T14:32:00.001-07:00

Being busy with my baby these days ,Its really difficult for me to catch up with new recipes and of course missing your sweet n encouraging comments ….but here am again with a new recipe of Creamy Caffee my version of making this Coffee …

This time I received a Package from Godiva with 2 Flavors Pumpkin Spice and Caramel Pecan Bark . Being Part of Food buzz Taste maker Program Would like to thank Food Buzz for giving me this wonderful opportunity to Try these Flavors.Thanks Food buzz and Godiva for letting me indulge in these fall flavors!

As being a Coffee Lover restricted myself not too have very often I know its tough ……… but if you would like to go for this Rich and Creamy Texture so why not give a try ………..its almost the same recipe as Iced Beverage but modified a bit for a richer texture !!

This is my own version of Preparing Creamy Caffee : Preparation time is just 5 minutes to Prepare this yummy Drink .

Preparation :

1 Cup Chilled Milk

1 Tbsp. Instant Coffee Powder ( I used Caramel Pecan Bark ) can use any instant coffee powder

3 Tbsp. Sugar

1 scoop of Whipping Cream ( used Cool whip )

1/8 Tsp. Of vanilla Extract (Optional)

Blend all of them together in a blender and pour into Serving Glasses . Sprinkle Coffee Powder for Additional Touch .

Note : Can see nice creamy n Froth being Collected on top of the Coffee once you Pour it in the glass .

Tips: Adding Cinnamon is also a nice touch the coffee and use low fat milk and skip cream for healthier reasons .

Can also add Vanilla Scoop of Ice-cream while making this drink to have more richer n creamy texture ..

Healthy choice # 4 Ginger Rice

2011-10-06T11:36:00.001-07:00

I was Little bit hesitant to try this recipe when I saw this on Television because my kid doesn't like spicy but when he gave a green signal to this rice dish then am ready to do it again n again . Spiciness of ginger is over powered with the Sweetness of Cashew Nuts So no where you feel the spice in this rice dish at the same time you can have it as it is just plain rice … with out going for any side dish for this rice variety …. I loved it and the process is also very simple n easy to prepare …

This is a good variation of rice dish when your suffering with cold and cough . Cashew nuts are significant sources of iron (essential for red blood cell function and enzyme activity), magnesium (promotes energy release and bone growth), phosphorus (builds bones and teeth), zinc (essential to digestion and metabolism) and selenium (has important antioxidant properties, thus protecting the body from cancer).

Cashew nuts are good for Pregnant ladies because babies in the womb start developing their brains for the first 3 months so its really good for brain development ……we all know that 60% of carbohydrates and 30% protein and 10% fat should be taken on a regular diet basis so these Cashew nuts are considered to be a good source of fat ..Ginger being know for its medicinal values just like Turmeric Ginger can relieve nausea and relieves indigestion and flatulence. It discourages blood clots, stimulates circulation and may relieve rheumatism. It also has calming, anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties.. Ginger helps to maintain good digestion . on a whole this rice is good for pregnant ladies ,after delivery mother can have this and for school going children .

Preparation Time : 5-10 Minutes.

Ingredients :

Cooked Rice – 1 Cup

Ginger paste – 2 Tsp.

Bay leaves-3

Green chilies-5-6 Slit

Cashew nuts- 1/2 Cup

1 onion Thinly sliced

Mint leaves – Few( I used Dried mint Leaves Powder )

Salt – To Taste

Butter or ghee – 2 Tbsp..

Add butter or Ghee when its hot then add bay leaves and onions , green chilies let them fry until green chilies & onions change its color add cashew nuts let it fry until cashew nuts are little brown in color then add ginger paste at this moment you get a nice aroma of ginger flavor add salt , cooked rice ,mint leaves mix it well serve hot .

Verdict :Absolutely loved this dish and will do this one again and again!!! Lovely rice! I wouldn't say it's spicy, but it sure is tasty!

Tip:Mint Leaves I warp it on brown bag and then let them dry and use it when ever required .you can see in the above recipe n picture I used dried mint leaves.

To reduce sodium and added fats in the diet, avoid salted, oil-roasted cashew nuts.

Healthy Choice # 3 Peanuts A Healthy Snack

2011-09-29T10:22:00.001-07:00

This is the easiest and Healthy snack we used to Prefer during Rainy Season or when the Weather is little bit cold its perfect for munching during that Season .We also know about healthy benefits of Peanuts which do have the same qualities like almonds .A good Protein food with rich in Vitamin E and also helps in reducing the Stroke and stomach cancer because of their antioxidants behavior . Preparation time for this Healthy Snack is 5 minutes so Lets get started with just 3 ingredients …….

Here are the Healthy benefits of eating Peanuts :

Peanuts are rich in energy and contain many health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for optimum health.

They are especially, rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acids that help to lower LDL or "bad cholesterol" and increase HDL or "good cholesterol". Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet which, is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids helps to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by favoring healthy blood lipid profile.

These nuts are good source of dietary proteins with fine quality amino acids that are essential for growth and optimum health.

Ingredients : 1 Tsp. Oil ,Little bit salt , Peanuts as Required

Take a Frying Pan and Add Oil and when the Oil is hot you add Peanuts let them Fry well in the Oil .You require very less amount of oil to fry and when u see Peanuts being fried in the oil with slightly changing its color as shown in the Picture then Sprinkle Salt .Its Done and Ready to Serve .These are Crunchy n Yummy to taste …

Bye Friends Hope you have a Great Weekend !!

Crispy n Soft Vadas

2011-09-22T01:19:00.001-07:00

Vada a South Indian breakfast in Indian households …. Vadas are Urad dal Batter balls fried in an oil and served with Coconut Chutney or Sambhar .Key factor involved in softer Vadas is

soak the Urad dal in the mixer place it in the refrigerator and then next morning use the same bowl for grinding with the cooling effect the batter will be fluffy resulting in softer Vadas . I have seen my mom doing this so I implement the same tip .

Ingredients :

1 cup of Urad dal

Water- very little for thick batter

Oil – To fry

Take the mixer from the refrigerator and add very little amount of water and then grind into a thick batter . when the batter is ready Heat oil in a Kadai or Frying Pan . wet the palm, take some batter and flatten to a round shape, make a hole in the center with your thumb and slowly slide into the hot oil. this batter should yield 12-15 medium sized Vadas.fry them to a nice golden color and then Place them on the paper towel to take out the excess oil . Hot Vadas are ready to eat . as per this recipe these Vadas are crispy and soft from inside .

you can also use dough nut maker available in the stores to get perfect round shape I used my palm as the base and then placed them in hot oil to fry . . Vadas are ready to serve with coconut chutney or Sambhar

Healthy Choice # 2 Mango - Fenugreek Leaves Dal

2011-09-14T11:56:00.001-07:00

Hello Friends Hope Everyone are doing great …..Now coming back to my Next Healthy Choice is the combination of Raw mango and Fenugreek Leaves combo ….the sourness of mango and Flavor of Fenugreek Leaves is the best combination to go with Steamed rice or Chapatti . As already explained about fenugreek leaves and its nutritional value in my previous post .

Fenugreek Leaves are really good for nursing mothers it is used to increase milk supply.Drinking 1 cup of fenugreek tea per day, made from the leaves, is said to relieve the discomfort of arthritis .Mostly Fenugreek seeds are swallowed raw early in the morning with warm water, before brushing the teeth and before drinking tea or coffee, where they are supposed to have a therapeutic and healing effect on joint pains, without any side effects.Fenugreek contains high dietary fiber, so a few seeds taken with warm water before going to sleep helps avoiding constipation.

We all know the importance of fiber in our diets. If you are eating your mango-a-day, irregularity is not a problem for you and so we'll spare the gruesome details regarding constipation, piles and spastic colon. Research has shown that dietary fiber has a protective effect against degenerative diseases, especially with regards to the heart; may help prevent certain types of cancer, as well as lowering blood cholesterol levels.

Vitamin Content: Mango is rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Vitamin C content is more in raw mango as compared to that in ripe mango. It also has traces of Vitamin E, Vitamin B and Vitamin K.

The nutritional value of mango makes it good for weight gain, eye disorders, hair loss, heat stroke, prickly heat, diabetes, bacterial infections, sinusitis, piles, indigestion, constipation, morning sickness, diarrhea, dysentery, scurvy, spleen enlargement, liver disorders, menstrual disorders, leucorrhea, and vaginitis.
Mango, being high in calories and carbohydrates, is good for those who are trying to gain weight. The phenolic compound found in mangoes has been found to have powerful antioxidant and anticancer properties. Being high in iron, mango is said to be very good for pregnant women as well as for people suffering from anemia. Mango is believed to be effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin.Mangoes are a good source of vitamins and minerals essential for the human body. It is an affordable and seasonal fruit. In India mangoes are grown widely in the southern belt. 'Alphonso' variety of mango which is exported world wide is cultivated in 'Ratnagiri' in the southern part of India. Mangoes can be eaten both raw and ripe. Raw mangoes have a sharp sour taste, while the ripe mangoes are juicy and sweet to eat. The fragrance of ripe mangoes tingles ones taste buds.
Mangoes are high in antioxidants, low in carbohydrates (although they are about 15% sugar – but good sugar!) and like other yellow/orange fruit such as pumpkin and carrot, they are an excellent source of beta-carotene (Vitamin A). They also contain Vitamin E and selenium which help protect against heart disease and cancer. You can obtain 40% of your daily fiber intake from a mango.

Ingredients:

Fenugreek Leaves-1 Cup

1 Raw Mango

3 Dry Red Chilies

3 Cloves of Garlic Crushed

1 Cup of Toordal cooked

Salt & Red chilly Powder – As needed

Turmeric – 1/2 Tsp.

Oil –2 Tsp.

Tempering Items: 1 Tsp. each of Mustard Seeds ,Cumin seeds , Tsp. of Urad dal along with 1/4 Tsp. Asafetida or Hing

First Pressure cook Toor dal with 2 1/2 cups of water open the cooker when its cooked & mash the dal add required amount of salt and red chilly powder and keep it aside.

Take a Pan and add Oil , let the oil get heated add tempering items as listed above and then add Raw mango slices and Fresh Fenugreek Leaves .Let them roast in the oil you get a nice aroma of fenugreek leaves when being roasted in the oil then add red chilies , garlic then add Cooked Dal let it boil for few minutes and then Turn off the stove and serve with hot steamed rice .

Have a Good weekend Friends until then bye from Food lovers

Source :corwinbrown.articlesbase.com

Healthy Choice # 1 Carrot-Beetroot Curry

2011-09-09T13:12:00.001-07:00

Carrot –Beetroot along with Fenugreek Leaves is a Healthy combo to have with steamed rice or chapatti.Very simple to Prepare and Tasty recipe Sweetness of Carrot and Beetroot all alone in this dish

with slight touch of Red chilly Powder to dominate that sweetness and over to this fresh fenugreek leaves adds a nice aroma to the dish making it more flavorful and a healthy combo .we all know that Carrot are rich in Vitamin – A are also rich in dietary fiber , antioxidants and minerals . Beetroot are a rich source of potent antioxidants and nutrients, including magnesium, sodium, potassium and vitamin C.Beetroot juice has been shown to lower blood pressure and thus help prevent cardio vascular problems.Fenugreek Leaves are really good for nursing mothers it is used to increase milk supply.Drinking 1 cup of fenugreek tea per day, made from the leaves, is said to relieve the discomfort of arthritis .Mostly Fenugreek seeds are swallowed raw early in the morning with warm water, before brushing the teeth and before drinking tea or coffee, where they are supposed to have a therapeutic and healing effect on joint pains, without any side effects.Fenugreek contains high dietary fiber, so a few seeds taken with warm water before going to sleep helps avoiding constipation.

4 medium Carrots chopped

3 Beet roots Chopped

1 Onion finely chopped

2-3 Green chilies chopped

Fenugreek Leaves – Handful

Salt – 1/2 Tsp.

Red chilly Powder –1 Tsp.

Mustard Seeds – 1 Tsp.

Garlic cloves-2 crushed

Coriander Powder –1 Tsp.

Take a Pan Add 2 Tsp. of oil , when the Oil is hot add Onions ,Garlic and Green chilies and mustard Seeds let them splutter in the oil and then time to add our fresh Fenugreek Leaves let them roast in the oil when these leaves are being toasted in the oil it gives a nice aroma …. then time to add our veggies (carrot and Beetroot ) Let them cook with a lid by adding required amount of salt and Red Chilly Powder … It doesn’t take much time to cook when you touch carrot or beetroot pieces they should be tender or soft enough then its done .then add Coriander Powder Garnish with Cilantro or Coriander Leaves

Until then bye from Food lovers .Have a Good Weekend Friends !!

No Cooking Required

2011-08-25T11:19:00.001-07:00

Yep Here iam again with Birds eye Chef Favorites items … Previously we used to get frozen items like sweet peas ,beans and other kind of vegetables from Birds eye brand now a days they are selling the cooked vegetables along with sauces to enrich the taste of it … lazy people like me can enjoy these items as no cooking is required ………………

All you have to do is Pop them in the micro oven for few minutes or on stove top method and that’s it It is ready to be served and can have it as dinner or lunch … iam sure it would also be beneficial to bachelors just place them in Micro Oven & enjoy your meals ….

I received these flavors from Food buzz Tastemaker program with Birds Eye Chef's Favorites.The flavors includes lightly Sauced Creamed Spinach, Creamy Primavera Risotto,Lightly Sauced Roasted Red Potatoes and Green Beans,Sauced Mushroom and Green Beans Risotto …Great thing about these fresh frozen vegetables it has no preservatives being added . we all can enjoy the vegetables in the most wonderful ways no matter of the time ,Place and season .

Friends Today I tried this Sauced Mushroom and Green Beans Risotto it was really yummy with the Sauces included in it .I Used Stove top method to cook it ..You can use Stove Top or Micro Oven either of them is ok to use for these Frozen Steam bags.

Microwave Method : Place Frozen unopened bag in Micro Oven No need to cut the bag.During Cooking bag will inflate a special vent in the bag allow the steam to escape and a whistling sound may be heard it will be cooked in 4 minutes .

Stove Top Method : Empty frozen contents of the bag into 2 -quart nonstick saucepan add 1 tbsp. water and cover n cook on medium heat for 9 to 10 minutes and Let it stand for 2-3 minutes sauce will thicken as it cools.Stir well and Serve Hot .

Friends Have a Good Weekend until then bye from Food Lovers

Healthy Drink

2011-08-24T09:17:00.001-07:00

These days I am inclined more towards healthy recipes on day to day basis so previously my day would start with coffee as being coffee lover but instead of drinking coffee tried to drink daily this healthy drink …

its really good to have it daily in the mornings feels so energetic …so would like to share with my friends as well hope you feel the same what iam feeling …and its really good to have any vegetable juice in the mornings as the breakfast drink along with sprouted beans this is what iam using it everyday … so feeling so refreshing .

1 medium carrot

1/2 slice of beetroot

1 cup water

Lemon –1

Sugar – 1Tsp

blend all the above ingredients into mixer & pour into glass and serve it .

can try any vegetable juice like Bottle gourd (sorakaya ),Ridge gourd (Beerakaya),snake gourd (potlakaya) take the pulp of it and try to drink it as these vegetables contains more fiber in it so its good to have in the mornings as the breakfast drink or can also try with tomato ,carrot and beetroot as such I was running short of tomatoes so tried with carrot and beetroot another type of vegetable juice or drink drinking these vegetable juice or drinks helps to maintain good digestive system there by eliminating any problems like acidity or problems related to digestion so friends stay tuned for more healthy recipes from me ……………until then bye for now

Iced coffee Beverage

2011-08-20T09:43:00.001-07:00

Hi Friends Hope Every one are doing great … and enjoying the summer . Myself busy with the new born baby couldn’t get enough time to keep me updated with new recipes and of course missed your recipes and your encouraging and sweet comments …….. After a long time iam back with an yummy recipe for all coffee lovers …if you like coffee then this is sure to try ….. …you will absolutely love it . It just takes 2 minutes to Prepare this Drink and especially I loved the Chocolate Truffle flavor which I received from Food buzz & tried this Iced Beverage with this flavor I also received coupons for this so that I could use it for next purchase iam sure I will be able to use it more in the future after tasting the Chocolate Truffle flavor couldn’t think of any other flavor .Its absolutely amazing to taste pls give it a try and u will love it ….. but in case if you don’t have this flavor friends try with any ground coffee of your choice .

I just received a Package From Food Buzz Tastemaker from Godiva coffee with 2 flavors Hazelnut and Chocolate Truffle Flavors.Thanks To Food Buzz for this wonderful opportunity to Taste these flavors.

Very Few ingredients to get started with ..

1 Cup Ice Cubes

1 Cup Cold Milk

1 Tbsp. Ground Coffee

3 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar

First Mix Milk ,Sugar and Coffee and Give it a pulse in a blender and then Add cubes and blend well and serve in Glasses

Sprinkle Cocoa Powder and Ground coffee Powder for Garnish .Serve cold .

Cashew Chicken

2011-07-20T10:37:00.001-07:00

Cashew chicken gravy itself is so mouth watering & chicken seems to be perfectly cooked so baking process turned out to be delicious …First we need to marinate the chicken for 20 minutes and then bake them in an oven and followed by gravy preparation . It goes well with steamed rice or Roti/Naan.

Marinade :

Paprika Powder – 1 Tsp

Food color-Pinch

Lemon juice – 2Tbsp

Ginger crushed – 2 inch

Garlic cloves-4

Curd/yogurt-1/2 cp

Red chilly powder – 1 Tsp

Garam masala - 1 Tsp

Salt- 1/4 Tsp

Marinade all the above ingredients along with handful of cilantro/coriander leaves and keep it aside.

Bake in the oven along with marinated chicken pieces at 420 F for 20 minutes or until golden brown in color .I also placed on broil for 2-3 minutes to get nice brown color for the chicken

Gravy ingredients:

Onion-1 Thinly sliced

Green chilies- 3

Ginger –garlic Paste– 1Tsp

Coriander Powder – 1 Tsp

Pepper corns-1/4 Tsp

Cumin seeds- 1 Tsp

tomatoes – 3

kasoori methi or dried Fenugreek Leaves - 1/4 Tsp

Red chilly Powder –1 /2 Tsp

Turmeric Powder-1/4 Tsp

Salt – to Taste

Cashew – 1/4 cup

Gravy: Take a Pan add 2 Tsp oil , when the oil is hot add Onions,Green chilies ,ginger –garlic paste ,coriander Powder,Pepper corns,cumin seeds let it splutter then add tomatoes cook until tomatoes are soft . Add cashews Let them cook in a gravy add turmeric Powder,Red chilly Powder,Salt. Cook until gravy thickens add our last ingredient kasoori methi ( dried fenugreek Leaves) . Turn off the stove .Its done .

Instant Breakfast Bread Upma

2011-07-18T07:24:00.001-07:00

If you are Looking some thing easy and light recipe then this is it for you .Its Easy to Prepare and Tasty and Light Recipe. you can eat like a Breakfast or any time food. kids will love this type of food

Ingredients:

8 Bread Slices- cut into cube sized

1 Tbsp Oil

2 Green chilies

1/2 Tsp Mustard Seeds

1 Tsp Salt

Tomato Puree – 1/4 cup

onion – 1 chopped thinly sliced

1/2 Tsp – Red chilly Powder

yogurt – 1 Tbsp

Cilantro- for Garnish

In a Pan add oil when the oil is hot add mustard seeds let it splutter and then add onions Fry until golden brown in color then add green chilies ,tomato Puree Let it cook well then add Salt ,Red chilly Powder cook for 2mins then add yogurt now time to add Bread cubes and let it coat well with all the dry ingredients and cook with a lid for 2 minutes and serve hot .

Cauliflower Curry

2011-07-13T12:10:00.001-07:00

Cauliflower Curry tastes delicious with the Combination of green chilies and ginger combination and blending with with all dry ingredients gives an extra kick to the dish .

Ingredients :

Cauliflower –1

Tomato Puree –1 /4 cup

Sāmbhar powder- 1 Tbsp

Red chilly Powder-1/2Tsp

Coriander Powder- 1 Tsp

Curry leaves-Few

Paste: 1 Green Chilly and 1 inch ginger make it into a Paste

Tempering Items :

Urad dal-1 Tbsp

Chana dal – 1Tbsp

Mustard Seeds – 1 Tsp

Method To Prepare :

Microwave Cauliflower florets along with 1/4 Tsp Salt and 1/4 Tsp of Turmeric with enough water just to soak florets for 5 min and then Stir it again and Microwave for 7 more minutes .

In a Pan Add Oil , when the Oil is Hot add Tempering items along with Crushed Paste ,Curry leaves & cook until Raw smell of Ginger goes away then time to Add tomato Puree Let it cook for 2 minutes then add Sāmbhar Powder , Red chilly Powder ,Coriander Powder and Cauliflower florets Mix it well until it coats all the dry ingredients and Let it cook with the Lid for 4 minutes and then add 1/4 cup water and cook for 2 more minutes and Serve Hot with Steamed rice or roti .

Mixed Veggies Biryani

2011-07-08T17:27:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:

Onion-2

Tomatoes-2

Green Chilies-2

Ginger-Garlic Paste-2 Tsp

Coriander Powder-2 Tsp

Red Chilly Powder-1 Tsp

Salt- 1 1/2 Tsp

Turmeric Powder- 1/2 Tsp

Cilantro or Coriander Leaves-1/2 Cup Sprigs Chopped

Oil- 2 Tbsp

Ghee-2 Tbsp

Mixed Veggies- 1Cup ( I use Frozen Mixed Veggies Pack costs around 98 cents )

2 Cups Basmati Rice

1 Cup Coconut Milk

3 Cups water

Dry Ingredients:

Cloves-4

Cardamom-4

Cinnamon – 1 inch

Bay leaves-3

Cumin Seeds-1/2 Tsp

Method To Prepare:

My choice of veggies are carrots, beans and green peas.

In a Pan heat oil and ghee and Then add all the Dry ingredients Let them Sizzle for a while then add Tsp of Cumin Seeds and Onion ,Green chili,Ginger-Garlic Paste fry until raw smell goes away then add chopped tomato and cook until they become soft.Now add Mixed veggies & cilantro leaves Let them Fry for 3-5 Minutes then Add Turmeric,Coriander powder,Red chilly Powder & Salt . Fry for 2 minutes and then turn off the Stove .

Place the Mixed Veggies Gravy along with Rice and Mixed Veggies Gravy along with coconut Milk and Water Place it in Rice cooker and Let it cook …When its done Serve to another bowl .

Tip: You can add Coconut milk instead of water as well it tastes really good with the combination of coconut milk .

Jambalaya

2011-06-29T07:53:00.001-07:00

Its almost like Indian Biryani just a variation to this is Mixture is Juicy & moist with all the Spices and combination goes well with Any kind of Meat or Seafood like Prawns can be used in this Dish ….On a whole its really easy to get worked with this dish and tastes awesome . I tried with Jambalaya Mix which is got in Alda Store for 65 Cents . As i liked the Taste of this Dish wanted to give a try with out Jambalaya Mix that also yielded me the best results Scroll Down to see the Jambalaya Mix Recipe …. So Lets get started in making this Yummy Dish.You could also try with Veggies along with the combination of meat and smoked Ham . Use Fresh items for best results.To make it more flavorful i used Fresh Chicken Stock instead of Water .I've made this twice before and am making it tonight again . Great tasting, easy family meal. I also use fresh onion instead of dried.But if your not into spicy food cut out the cayenne Pepper Powder if you a Spicy Lover Then try adding Hot Sauce and green chilies while making this Dish .

Ingredients:

1 smoked Ham cut into round slices

1Onion Thinly sliced

2 Garlic cloves Crushed

Veggies (Mushrooms,Carrots any veggies of ur choice) Optional

Tomato Puree – 1/2 Cup

Worchester sauce – 1 Tsp

1 Cup Basmati Rice or Long grain Rice

2 cups water or any Broth of your Flavor

Green chilies –2 Slit

Chilly powder – 1/2 Tsp (optional)

Salt-To Taste

Cumin Powder- 1 Tsp

Bell Pepper-1

Jambalaya Mix:

1 cup Basmati Rice or long grain rice

1Tbsp onion powder or can use Fresh thinly Sliced Onions

1Tsp Garlic powder

1/4 Tsp Garlic minced

Parsley Dried Flakes –1 /4 tsp

Thymes Leaves- 1/4 Tsp

4-5 Crushed Peppercorns or can use 1/2 Tsp Pepper powder

3 Bay leaves

4 cloves

1 Tbsp Meat Masala Powder (Available in any Asian Store)

3 Cardamom Pods

1 inch Cinnamon Stick

1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper Powder

1/4 Tsp Salt

I sautéed the onion and garlic ,Green chilies until slightly brown and then added the smoked sausage until brown and then the Chicken & Veggies, cook until it changes its color while frying Combine Jambalaya Mix ,Chilly Powder ,Salt and Sauce and Let them fry in these dry ingredients then add the rice along with water cook for 5 min on High heat and then Cover the lid and Let it cook for 20 min or until done .This recipe never gets old. You can eat it any day, it's simply amazing. After you bring liquids, you can turn it to simmer on low, to enhance the flavors.

Soybean curry

2011-06-22T10:00:00.001-07:00

Mostly i purchase soybeans from the Price chopper in canned Form and when your in a hurry to prepare some thing then this is the dish you can think of making it . I make a point at least once in a week i cook any kind of legume (beans) to go with a meal which is healthy to eat .if you don’t like the canned form you can also soak 1 day ahead and pressure cook them until soft then start preparing this dish .

Ingredients:

1 cup Soybeans

l lemon sized Tamarind (Place it in the 1/4 cup Hot water to extract the Pulp from Tamarind)

1 Onion Thinly Sliced

6 garlic cloves finely chopped

Red chilly Powder – 1 Tsp

Coriander powder 1 tbsp

Turmeric – 1/2 Tsp
Salt – As Required

Curry Leaves-Few Sprigs

To Temper :

Mustard Seeds – 1 Tsp

Fenugreek Seeds-1/2 Tsp

Chana Dal- 1 Tbsp

Oil- 1Tbsp

METHOD To Prepare:

Heat Pan with oil and Temper the following items listed above then add Garlic Cloves and thinly sliced Onions and Fry until golden brown in color then add curry leaves and Red chilly powder and coriander Powder & Turmeric when al l the dry ingredients get mixed well Add Soybeans Let them fry until all the dry ingredients gets coated well with beans add Salt. Add Tamarind Extract to the Gravy .Adjust water according to the consistency of gravy let them cook for a while and Transfer to the serving bowl .

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Strawberry Smoothie & Popsicles

2011-06-07T12:28:00.001-07:00

Its been easy and quick and tastes really good .we can get in expensive Popsicles moulds available at Dollar Store and also at Wal-Mart for 1.65 $.Very Few ingredients to get started with and most importantly in expensive & quick to Prepare this Smoothie and Popsicles .

4oz Strawberry Jell-O Pudding

1 cup Plain yogurt or strawberry yogurt ( I used Plain Yogurt )

2 1/2 Cups Fresh Strawberries sliced or Frozen (I used Fresh strawberries)

Pour entire content of Strawberry Jell-O in the blender and add 1 cup Boiling water and Plain yogurt and sliced strawberries and blend well .Serve as smoothie and rest of them will go into Popsicle moulds .Let the Popsicle moulds stay in the freezer for 4 hours and let the mold sit in some warm water just to loosen up the popsicle.

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Home made Vanilla Ice-cream

2011-06-02T07:35:00.000-07:00

This is a HOME MADE version of ice cream. It does not contain the "anti-freeze" additives that shop bought ice cream has. Ice creams are the most popular frozen food items which are liked by both old and young equally one such ice-cream is vanilla . Most of the ice creams have artificial color and preservatives that meddle with all digestive juices making it difficult to process so why not try your hands on making this ice-cream at home with out any preservatives being added to it .

When i was making this in ice-cream maker it took me 25-30 min to churn the mixture you wont believe how amazing it tasted when its all done .. Tasted so yummy a lot better than store brought ones .My Hubby who doesn't like ice creams not even cakes when he tried it out of the ice cream machine he declared it was The Best Vanilla Ice Cream he had ever tasted

I Prepared the mixture one day ahead & placed in Refrigerator and then the next day Placed it in the machine For best results store the mixture overnight in the refrigerator .. For richer custard, you can add up to 3 more egg yolks. For a less-rich custard, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream, realizing that the final texture won’t be as rich or as smooth as if using cream.

Recipe adapted from Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz.

1Cup whole milk

3/4 Cup granulated sugar

2cups Heavy cream

6 large egg yolks

1tsp Pure Vanilla extract

Warm milk,Salt,Sugar in a pan . it took me a 1-2 min to get it warm and add 1 1/2 Tsp vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean to the mixture when its warm .

transfer to egg yolks bowl and whisk as you pour it place it on low heat and stir in between until you see custard thickens and enough to coat the spatula

now add this custard to heavy cream and place on ice bath (place a 2 quart bowl filled with ice cubes and water around 3/4 of the bowl

place a bowl on top of it with heavy cream now add custard through strainer to heavy cream bowl let it sit over the ice until cool add vanilla extract 1 tsp and let it cool completely freeze the custard in your ice-cream maker according to manufacturers instructions

Making of vanilla ice-cream with out machine

Prepare your ice cream mixture, then chill it over an ice bath.

Put a deep baking dish, or bowl made of plastic, stainless steel or something durable in the freezer, and pour your custard mixture into it. After forty-five minutes, open the door and check it.As it starts to freeze near the edges, remove it from the freezer and stir it vigorously with a spatula or whisk. Really beat it up and break up any frozen sections. Return to freezer.

Continue to check the mixture every 30 minutes, stirring vigorously as it’s freezing. If you have one, you can use a hand-held mixer for best results, or use a stick-blender or hand-held mixer.But since we’re going low-tech here, you can also use just a spatula or a sturdy whisk along with some modest physical effort.

Keep checking periodically and stirring while it freezes (by hand or with the electric mixer) until the ice cream is frozen. It will likely take 2-3 hours to be ready.Transfer the ice cream to a covered storage container until ready to serve

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MoongDal-Tomato Gravy

2011-05-24T13:36:00.000-07:00

I always make use of Moong Dal very often as it is Healthy and act as Coolant for our body and also most importantly very Easy to Prepare … This time i used the Tomatoes for this Moong Dal Gravy . It Tastes really good and goes well with Steamed rice or Roti .For this Preparation Soak Moong Dal for an hour and cook Dal along 1/4 Tsp of turmeric and 2 Slit Green chilies Place it in Pressure Cooker cook until Dal is cooked well.

Ingredients:

1Cup Moongdal

2 Tomato chopped Finely

1 Tsp Ginger –Garlic Paste

1/2 Tsp Red chilly Powder

Few Sprigs of Cilantro

1 Tsp Cumin seeds

1 Tbsp Oil

Salt – 1 1/2 Tsp

water – As required

Add oil in a Pan when the oil is Hot , Add Cumin seeds and then Ginger garlic Paste Sauté it for some time . Add tomatoes Cook until Tomatoes are soft n mushy then Add Red Chilly Powder and mashed dal depending upon your gravy consistency add water . Let it cook for few minutes add salt Simmer it for a while then turn off the stove & Garnish with cilantro .

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Chicken Chettinad

2011-05-20T07:10:00.001-07:00

Chettinad Cuisine is known for its spices blended well together to make a scrumptious dish .Chicken Chettinad is from Chettinad region , Tamilnadu State , southern part of India . Chettinad cuisine is famous for its use of a variety of spices used in preparing mainly non-vegetarian food.The meat is restricted to fish, prawn, lobster, crab, chicken and lamb.

In Chettinad food, the most important spices are marathi mokku (dried flower pods), anasipoo (star anise) and kalpasi (known as the "black stone flower", also known as dagad phool). In addition, whole red chillies and saunf ( fennel seed) are also used along with cinnamon,bay leaf,cloves,peppercorn ,cumin seeds and fenugreek .Aroma of this dish comes mainly from Mace,Star anise and Black stone flower …Lets get started with Marinating of Chicken followed by its cooking Process which would result in Tasty n Yummy dish .

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Marinating of Chicken :

Chicken – 1 lb

Lime juice – 3 Tsp

Red chilly Powder – 1/2 Tsp

Turmeric Powder – Pinch

Note: Marinate the chicken n place in Refrigerator for 20 mins

Roast all these Ingredients to fine Powder

Whole Red Chillies- 6-8 in no.

Fenugreek Seeds– pinch

Coriander seeds – 3 Tsp

Fennel Seeds-1 Tsp

Cumin seeds –1 Tsp

Pepper corns – 1 Tsp

Poppy Seeds – 2 Tsp

Cinnamon – 1 inch stick

Cloves-3

Green cardamom-3

Mace-2

Star anise-1

Grated Coconut or coconut powder – 4 Tbsp

Note: roast each item separately or as a whole but make sure that it doesn’t get burnt i always do it separately one after the other but either way is also ok .depending upon your spice levels can adjust the measure especially Pepper corns and Whole Red chillies .

Cooking Process:

Black Stone Flower /Kalapsi- 2

Bay leaf-3

Tomatoes-2

Turmeric powder – 1/4 Tsp

Onions thinly sliced –2

Ginger- Garlic paste – 1 Tsp

Red chilly powder – 1 Tsp

Curry leaves –8

Green chilly-2 slit open

Salt – 1 1/2 Tsp

Water – As required

Oil-4 Tbsp

Coriander leaves/Cilantro – Few Sprigs

Clean the chicken, remove the skin and cut into small pieces. Chop the onions and tomatoes separately.

Roast whole red chilies, grated coconut, poppy seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, green cardamom, pepper corns ,cloves, cinnamon, star anise, mace, fennel seeds and grind to a paste along with tsp of ginger and garlic Paste .

Heat oil in a vessel and fry the onions till golden color , then add curry leaves , Bay leaf and black stone flower , green chilly sauté for some time and then add the marinated chicken let the chicken change its color slightly then add tomatoes along with Red chilly powder, salt, turmeric sauté for some time . let chicken get mixed with all the dry ingredients well then add the ground paste and sauté for some time until everything coats well with masala .

Cover and cook till the chicken is done.add water just enough for your desire consistency of gravy and let it simmer for 5 mins . Serve chicken chettinad hot garnished with coriander leaves and accompanied with steamed rice rotis or naan

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Flat Indian Bread :Roti N Naan

2011-05-06T13:03:00.001-07:00

Roti is generally a South Asian bread made from wholemeal flour, traditionally known as atta flour, that originated and is consumed in India,Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The Indian bread naan, in contrast, is a yeast-leavened bread.

The traditional flat bread originating from the Indian subcontinent is commonly known as roti, pronounced "rho tee". It is normally eaten with curries or cooked vegetables; it can be called a carrier for curries or cooked vegetables. It is made most often from wheat flour, cooked on a flat or slightly concave iron griddle called a tawa. It is similar to the tortilla in appearance. Like breads around the world, roti is a staple accompaniment to other foods, and may be spread with ghee (clarified butter).

so many different forms of Roti are plain Roti which is called Paratha or parota ,chapati,Tandoori Roti,Rumali Roti

Soft Roti :

It goes well with Curries or cooked Veggies .. Its a healthy recipe as this is made from Whole meal flour .To Have Softer Rotis/Chapattis .You can also View my Step by Step Procedure for making Parota .

1 Cup Whole Wheat flour/Atta Flour

1/2 cup Luke Warm water

Pinch of Salt

1/4 cup milk

1 Tsp Oil

Mix all the above ingredients and form a soft dough . Make sure its soft enough to roll into Rotis/Chapattis

Knead the dough and Let the dough sit for 15 minutes with damp cloth covered on it .

Divide the dough into equal parts make a smooth ball out of it n press flat and roll evenly into 6 inch circle with help of rolling Pin.if Dough sticks to rolling bin sprinkle whole wheat flour on it n start rolling .

Heat a skillet on Medium- High Heat & Place Roti on it Let Roti get heated for a while until you see small bubbles rising up on Roti then flip to other side . and spread ghee / clarified butter on Roti.

Tip:Can also use leftover dough for the next day make sure to wrap in cling wrap to stay fresh.

Addition of milk in the Roti/Chapati helps to get soft Chapattis.

Soft Naan:The Indian bread naan, in contrast, is a yeast-leavened bread.This recipe is an Eggless Version of Preparing Naan. Click Here To view the Recipe .

Ingredients:
All Purpose Flour/Maida - 2 cups
Yeast- 1 tsp
Luke warm water- ½ cup
Sugar- 1 tsp
Salt- 1 tsp
Milk- ¼- 1/2 cup (room temperature)
Minced Garlic, onion, Kalonji ( for topping , optional)
Method:
In a Bowl Mix Lukewarm Water,Yeast,Sugar and Mix it well until Everything Dissolves. After 10 mins it will rise .

In a mixing bowl add the flour, salt and mix well, to this add the yeast mixture and mix well. Add milk to this little at a time, the dough will be very sticky. Drizzle some oil on top of the dough and close with a lid or towel. Let it rise for 30 Mins - 1hr.

After an hour open the lid and punch down the dough and mix well . kneed for a while till the dough springs back when you press with your finger... Oil your hands well before that. Take some oil and flour in separate bowls. Oil your hands well, take a ball of dough and make a smooth ball. Dust it with little flour. Dust the work station with flour and put the dough and press it down with your palm. When it reaches a small round disc shape, you can either toss it between both palms or roll it. Make a tear shape by dragging one end of the dough.
Heat the skillet or Pan to the highest and Place the Naan on Tawa once it’s hot bring the heat down a little bit and put the naan Apply water on top of it close the lid to let it cook for a minute until you see small bubbles start forming that's when you take the naan and roast it on mesh placed on the flame once you see brown spots on the Naan then apply butter on naan transfer it to a Plate .

Tip: You can also Place Naan on Pizza Stone and Place it at 500F and Cook until its slightly golden brown in color .

Kheema Matar

2011-05-04T08:16:00.000-07:00

This dish goes well with Roti/Chapati and with Steamed Rice as well.

Minced Meat- 1 Lb
Green Peas-1/2 Cup
Onion -1 finely chopped
Cialntro/Corainder Leaves- Few Sprigs
Cinnamon – 1 inch
Cardamom- 3 Seeds Powdered
Cloves-3
Bayleaves-2
Salt-To Taste
Red Chilly Powder- 1 Tsp
Cumin Powder- ½ Tsp
Coriander Powder-1 Tsp
Tomatoes-2 chopped finely
Ginger-Garlic Paste- 1 Tbsp

Fry Minced Meat in little bit oil in a Separate Pan until meat changes its color and keep it aside.
Heat oil in a Pan Add Onions Fry until golden brown in color
Add Tomatoes, Ginger-garlic paste, cloves, Bayleaves, cinnamon, Cardamom and let it Fry for a while until raw smell of ginger-garlic Paste goes away.
Add Coriander Powder, Red chilly Powder, turmeric, Salt, Cumin Powder and Mix it well.
Add Fried meat along with the Peas and Cook until mixture oozes out oil from that mixture.
Add required amount of water depending on the gravy consistency and close it with a lid n let it cook until meat is cooked.(If you want the Gravy to be dry then at this point of time Take the Lid out and let the water Evaporate from the mixture )
Garnish with Cilantro.

James Thomas Train Cake

2011-04-26T11:48:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends, Its been a long time with out any post from my side ....being my self busy with the newborn baby so couldn't get enough time for myself to get updated with my blog friends and with my new recipes ….of course missing ur sweet n encouraging comments ....................

Here comes the Birthday moment of my Lil one who wanted James Thomas Train for his Birthday so I couldn't say no to him even though I was busy this time with a baby had to make it happen for him as every year its me baking a cake for his friends and throwing a party for him so this time I made a cake which he and his friends enjoyed the most.. That’s all it matters at the end right!!

This is a Plain cake Filled with Orange butter cream as filled in between the layers of the cake and frosted with white butter cream frosting and placed pecans around the corners of the cake .You can find butter cream recipe is my previous posts .on a whole my kid was really excited n happy to see his favorite character on his cake .