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| Sheera / Sooji halwa (Rawa pudding) |
| 2009-04-08 15:54:58 |
Sheera is a pudding made with semolina. It is made both in north and south India but is referred to with different names. In Karnataka, it is called 'Sajjige'. You can also add some pineapple pieces to this preparation to make pineapple pudding. In some places it is served as a dessert. In the fast food restaurants in Bangalore, this is served for breakfast with upma / uppittu. In many north Indian temples, the halwa is given as 'prasad'. Also in North India, puri halwa is served for breakfast.What you will need:1 cup medium rawa (sooji or semolina)3/4 cup to 1 cup sugar (depending on how sweet you want it)1 cup warm milk1 cup warm water1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)1/2 tsp cardamom powderfew strands of saffron3 - 4 cloves8 - 10 cashewnutsHow to prepare:Soak the saffron in 2 tsps of milk....
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| Quick and Spicy fish curry |
| 2009-04-08 15:36:06 |
This is one of the easiest fish curries I have ever made. It just takes 10 minutes of preparation. I used tilapia fish for this preparation. I like to make it very spicy. After a long day at work, I like to eat this spicy fish with paij (rice soup, usually made with boiled rice).What you will need:1 small fish (cleaned and cut into 2" pieces)1 tsp chilli powder (or more)1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp ginger garlic paste1 tbsp coriander powder1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp garam masala powder2 tsp lemon juice1 tbsp oilsalt to tasteHow to prepare:Mix all the powders and ginger garlic paste with 1/4 cup of water to make a paste.Heat the oil. Add the paste and fry until the raw smell of the paste goes away.Add the fish pieces and 1/4 cup of water. Cover and cook until the fish is done.Turn the heat off...
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| Alle Piyavu Fish ( Fish in coconut and onion-ginger gravy) |
| 2009-04-08 15:31:57 |
This is one of the most popular fish recipes in a 'Konkani' household. Alle in konkani means ginger and piyavu / piao means onion. Eventhough the masolu(gravy) is similar to many other konkani curries, the ginger adds a unique flavour to this preparation. This recipe was requested by Mr. Kishor Rao from Maharashtra. I used tilapia fish for this recipe.What you will need:1 fish (cut into 2" pieces)1 cup shredded fresh/frozen coconut6-8 dry fried red chilliestamarind - about half the size of a lime1" piece ginger - finely chopped1 small onion - finely chopped2 tsp oilsalt to tasteHow to prepare:Grind coconut, red chillies and tamarind into a fine paste.Transfer the paste into a pan. Add water to get the desired consistency.Add salt, chopped ginger and onion and bring it to a boil.Add the fis...
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| Kadai Bhindi / Bhendi ( Okra with capsicum, onion and tomatoes) |
| 2009-04-08 14:53:42 |
I went to my grocery store last Saturday and saw the bell peppers in different colors...red, orange, yellow, green and I could not stop myself from buying them. Then I really did not know what to prepare using these. When I was looking through my recipe book, I found this recipe for kadhai bhindi. What you will need:2 cups of okra cut into 1" pieces1 cup chopped tomatoes1 cup of capsicum/peppers cut into squares(yellow, green, orange and red)1 tsp ginger garlic paste3 - 4 green chillies1 cup chopped onion4 tbsp chopped coriander leaves1 tbsp coarsely ground coriander seeds1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp garam masala powder3 tbsp oilsalt to tasteHow to prepare:Heat oil in a pan. Add the okra and fry in an open pan until slightly cooked. Thi...
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| Recipe Index |
| 2009-03-31 14:17:43 |
AppetizersBreakfastBatat phovu / Poha (Flattened rice with potatoes) - Dosa Ragi Dosa Tausha / Magge Doddakka (Cucumber Pancake) Udidu Mooga polo (Urad and moong dal dosa)Panpolo (Neeru dosa or coconut pancakes)BreadsChutneys / BhajiGarlic ChutneyBatate bhaji (Potato Bhaji)Side Dish - Paneer Palak Paneer(Spinach with cottage cheese)Matar Paneer(Green peas with cottage cheese) - Butterfruit(Jeevkadgi) Jeevkadgi butti (Butterfruit in coconut gravy) - Cabbaage Sanna polo (Cabbage-onion pancake) - ChanaChane ghashi with kadgi (Black chickpeas with jackfruit in coconut gravy) - Kadgi(Jackfruit)Kadgi chakko (Raw jackfruit with coconut, red chillies and jaggery) - Okra/BhindiKadai Bhindi (Okra with capsicum,onion and tomatoes) - Othe...
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| Daali/Daal Rasam ( Lentil sauce in rasam style) |
| 2009-03-31 14:02:42 |
This is one of the quick rasam recipes. If I come back late from work and dont have the energy to make any 'masala randayi', I make daali rasam with rice and some vegetable upkari. I do not use tomatoes for this rasam, but if you wish, you can add half a tomato. I made this at night and so the picture has a little glare.What you will need:1/2 cup toor dal(split yellow peas)3 green chilliesa bunch of coriander leavestamarind - about the size of a lime ( soak in water and extract the juice)or 1 tsp tamarind paste4 tsp ghee/clarified butter1 tsp mustard leaves2 strands of curry leavessalt to taste2 tsp rasam powder ORFry in oil and grind the following into powder:1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds ( methi seeds)1 tsp jeera ( cumin seeds)12 peppercorns 1 tbsp coriander seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp...
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| Batate Bhaji ( Potato Bhaji) |
| 2009-03-31 14:02:42 |
This bhaji is very easy to prepare and its good for those auspicious days when people do not eat onions or garlic. This bhaji is usually served with dosa, poori and chapati. I like to place this bhaji in between toasted bread slices and eat.What you will need:3 medium sized boiled and peeled potatoes3 red chillies1 tsp mustard seeds2 strands curry leaves1 tsp urad dal1 tsp chana dal1/4 tsp turmeric powdera pinch of asafoetidasalt to tasteHow to prepare:Cut the boiled potatoes into medium sized cubes. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add curry leaves, asafoetida, red chillies, urad dal, chana dal and turmeric powder. Now add the potatoes and salt and mix everything well. Do not add water. Cover and cook on a low flame for 5 minutes. This bhaji is served with ...
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| Palak Paneer ( Spinach with cottage cheese ) |
| 2009-03-31 14:02:42 |
What you will need:1 cup cubed paneer1 cup chopped tomatoes4 cups chopped spinach1" ginger1-2 green chillies1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp red chilli powder1/4 cup cream or 1 cup milk1 tbsp coriander powder1 tsp cumin seedssalt to tasteHow to prepare:Blend the spinach coarsely but make sure it does not become a paste.Keep aside.Blend the tomatoes, chillies and ginger into a fine paste.Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds. When they crackle, add the tomato paste.Add the coriander powder, turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Cook until the oil separates from the paste. Add the spinach and cover and cook for 15 minutes.Add salt and cream or milk and cook until the spinach is completely cooked.Now add the paneer cubes and mix gently. Cover and cook on low heat for about 3 - 5 minutes. Serve hot....
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| Green Vegetable Pulav |
| 2009-03-31 14:02:42 |
This is the traditional way of making pulav and it takes a little longer than the quick fix pulavs. But whenever we have friends over for dinner, I usually prepare this as it smells really good and tastes just great. You can make this pulav with plain rice also and it tastes just as good, but basmati rice gives a different aroma to this preparation. I do not like adding potatoes to this pulav, but you can add it if you like.What you will need:2 cups white basmati rice1.5 cups of vegetables ( carrot, beans, peas and cauliflower )a small bunch of coriander leavesfew mint leaves (optional)6-7 cashews4 green chilliesWhole garam masala (cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, cloves, cardamom , mace blades)1" ginger 2 pods of garlic2 medium sized onions sliced1/2 cup of fresh/frozen coconut1/4 cup ghee/oi...
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| Matar Paneer ( Peas in cottage cheese ) |
| 2009-03-31 14:02:42 |
What you will need:1 1/2 cups of fresh or frozen peas1 cup of chopped tomatoes1" piece of ginger2-3 green chillies1 cup cubed paneer (cottage cheese)1 tbsp coriander powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp cumin seeds1/4 cup cream or 1 cup thick milk1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 bay leaf1 inch cinnamon stick1 tbsp kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)salt to tasteHow to prepare:Cook the peas with a little salt and keep aside.I do not like to deep-fry the paneer, but if you like it that way, you could deep fry the paneer cubes until light brown in color. Instead I put the paneer cubes in water for 15 minutes so that the smell goes away and use them as it is.Grind together the tomatoes, ginger and green chillies into a fine paste.Heat oil. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf and cinnamon stick and fry until you ...
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