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spring roll

2012-03-13T03:40:00.000-07:00

Ingredients

Mixed vegetables - 1 cup, chopped long and

slim/shredded (carrot, beans, cabbage, peas, corn, capsicum, etc)

Onions - 1, sliced

Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp

Soya sauce - 1 tbsp

Chopped green chillies - 1

Salt and pepper - to taste

Oil - 2 tsp

Method

Put oil in a pan to deep fry.

Place some filling on a pancake end to end.

Fold ends and hold, then roll in a tight roll

seal edge with water. (or a paste of cornflour and water)

Keep frying till your rolls turn golden brown.

Finally Cut spring roll into convenient sized pieces and serve hot with tomato or chilli garlic sauce.

chicken noodles

2012-03-12T03:05:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS

1/2 kg boneless chicken

3 tbsp soya sauce

a pinch ajinomoto

1 packet noodles

2 tpsp vinegar

2tbsp green chilli sauce

2-3 dry red chillies

1 tsp chopped garlic

1 tsp chopped green chillies

1 bowl of mixed shredded vegetables like carrots , spring onions,capsicums and cabbage

METHOD

There are 2 options for chicken noodles.

1st boil the chicken and then cut it into long thin stripes or for more taste

marinate the chicken pieces in salt ,black pepper, ajinomoto , egg , soya sauce and maida(flour)for 1 hour .Deep fry and cut the chicken pieces into thin long strips.

For noodles -

heat oil in a deep pan ,add chopped garlic and dry red chillies , add all shredded vegetables , salt , black pepper , green chilli sauce , ajinomoto, soya sauce and saute for 5 mins.Now as per instructions of noodles packet boil the noodles ,strain them when cooked fully and add them to the vegetables.Toss the noodles well so as to prevent sticking.Add green chillies and vinegar .Cook for 10 mins and stir well.Serve hot

Manchurian

2012-03-07T03:22:00.004-08:00

Veg Manchurian is getting popularity among people.It's known to be indo-chinese version.It is very simple and easy to prepare.In most of the restaurants you can find it.learn to make it at home.

Ingredients

1 cup chopped cauliflower

1 cup grated cabbage
1/2 cup grated carrot

1 steamed potato
1 chopped capsicum

2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp chopped garlic flakes

Ajinomoto (chinese salt)
1 tsp vinegar

1 cup maida

3 tsp corn starch

chilly sauce

tomato sauce

soya sauce

oil to fry

Method

First of all,boil all vegetables except capsicum .After boiling you need to remove water from it & put them in one bowl.

Add ajinomoto, ginger-garlic paste, vinegar,maida, corn starch. mix all together & make a soft, thick dough of it.Make 10-12 balls out of this dough.

In pan,add tsp oil,after that add ginger-garlic paste in it

Add 2 tsp of each sauce & capsicum. shallow fry it.

Dip all the fried balls in this gravy & serve it hot.

Kaju katki or cashew barfi

2012-03-07T02:56:00.000-08:00

Sweets are the important part of festival as they bring happiness and makes people special by gifting them sweets.Cashew
Kaju katli Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups Cashew Nuts (soaked in water for 2 hours)
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1 tbsp Ghee
1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
Silver Foil (optional)

Method
Drain and blend the cashews to a fine paste. Use as little water as possible when blending.
Now in a saucepan make syrup with sugar and water and Cook on slow to medium heat.
Cook stirring continuously till a soft lump is formed. Add ghee and cardamom powder and mix well
Remove from heat on to a smooth surface and roll out (thin) quickly with a rolling pin. Cut into squares/diamond shapes.

sweet corn soup

2012-03-07T02:44:00.001-08:00

Ingredients

3/4 cup whole sweet corn kernels

3/4 cup sweet corn, grated

5 cups Clear Vegetable Stock

3 tbsp cornflour mixed with ¼ cup water

1 tsp sugar (optional)

salt to taste

Method

Put the stock in a pan and add the sweet corn kernels.

Cover and cook over a medium flame for approximately 10 minutes or till the corn is tender.

Add the grated corn and simmer for another 5 minutes. Add the cornflour paste and simmer for some more time.

Add the sugar and salt and serve hot with chillies in vinegar, soya sauce and chilli sauce.

Vegetable soup

2012-03-04T06:30:00.002-08:00

Soup are said to be full of nutrients.If soup is taken before meal then it increases appetite and digestion.Many children are reluctant to eat vegetables.In such case,they can be given soup,it will not only create their interest in vegetables but also compensate less availability of nutrients in the body.Try this vegetable soup.I'm sure you will love it.

Ingredient

1/2 cup carrots (chopped)

1/4 cup french beans (chopped)

1/2 cup peas

1 1/2 cup tomato puree

1 tsp garlic paste

1 tsp ginger paste

2 tsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)

3-4 tsp butter

3 glasses of water
1/2 tsp soya sauce

salt and pepper to taste

for garnishing :

cheese granted

How to make mix vegetable soup:

Melt butter, fry ginger and garlic paste, add tomato puree, carrots, French beans, peas and water.Cook for 5-6 minutes.

Add coriander leaves.
Add 1/2 tsp soya sauce to give it flavour.

Boil for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with cheese.

In order to make soup thick,add 2 tsp of corn flour mixed in 1/2 cup milk

Chinese fried rice

2012-03-04T01:13:00.001-08:00

Chinese food has got popularity around the world.We all are familiar with mouth luring noodles which are favourite fast food of kids and adults.Today i am going to tell you very delightful meal that is included by all top restaurants.

Chinese fried rice

15 Minutes

8 Persons

Ingredients

11\2 tea cups uncooked rice

100 grams french beansPublish Post

100 grams carrots

100 grams capsicums

4 sticks celery

1 bunch spring onions

2 tablespoons soya sauce

1\2 teaspoon ajinomoto powder

4 teaspoons refined oil

Salt to taste

Green chillies in vinegar

Chilli sauce to serve

Method

Boil the rice. Each grain of the cooked rice should be separate.

Cut the vegetables into small pieces.

Chop the leaves of the spring onions.

Heat the oil thoroughly in a vessel and add the vegetables and Ajinomoto powder.

Cook on a high flame for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the rice, soya sauce and salt. Mix very well and cook for 2 minutes.

Serve hot with chillies in vinegar and chilli sauce.

weight chart

2012-02-28T04:30:00.006-08:00

We all now that weight of a person must be in accordance with the height.To know acceptable weight according to the height,a chart has been shown below.

MEN

Height

Height-weight range

Kilograms

5’2’’	131-141	59-63
5’3’’	133-143	60-64
5’4’’	135-145	61-65
5’5’’	137-148	62-67
5’6'’	139-151	63-68
5’7"	142-154	64-69
5’8”	145-157	65-71
5’9”	148-160	67-72
5’10”	151-163	68-73
5’11”	154-166	69-75
6’0”	157-170	71-77
6’1’’	160-174	72-78
6’2’’	164-178	74-80
6’3’’	167-182	75-82
6’4’’	171-187	77-84

Easy garlic bread

2012-02-28T00:49:00.003-08:00

Garlic bread-a mouth watering dish that makes a breakfast delicious and fun.Most of us like garlic bread very much but due to shortage of time,unable to make it at home.

Here I am telling you a easy recipe of garlic bread which can be prepared in lesser time.

Ingredients:

1 loaf bread cutted in triangle or square shape

1/2 cup butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 cup grated cheese

1/2 Tablespoon Oregano

Recipe

French bread, cut in half lengthwise

Butter - with favorite butter

Sprinkle with garlic powder and sprinkle with onion powder

First of all Cut bread into triangle or square shape and spread cheese on bread slices.After that sprinkle with garlic,paprika and and onion powder lightly. Top it with oregano. Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown - serve with favorite dishes.

Calorie chart

2012-02-27T01:59:00.001-08:00

Calories are necessary for us as they give us energy but excess of calorie may result in accumulation of fat in the body.Sometimes due to our fondness for delicious food,we consume extra calorie,here is a calorie chart which will help in knowing the exact amount of calorie you are taking in a meal.

Vegetables per 100 Grams Calorie

Cabbage 45

Carrot 48

Methi (fenugreek) 49

Spinach 26

Onion 50

Potato 97

Eggplant (Brinjal) 24

Cauliflower 30

French beans 26

Peas 93

Tomato 21

Lettuce 21

Cereals per 100 Grams

Bajra 360

Maize flour 355

Rice 325

Wheat flour 341

Eggs

Fried eggs 100

Omelet 110

Boiled 80

Milk & Milk Products per cup

Cow milk 100

Buffalo milk 115

Skimmed milk 45

Buttermilk 19

Cheese 315

Sweets

Cake (With Icing),1 piece 302

Cake (Without Icing),1 piece 218

Butter Cookies,100gm 482

Fruit Salad,100gm 80

Honey,1 tsp 64

Pie (Fruit) 1,160gm 377