Gulab Jamun

IngredientsFlour 2 tbsp Dry milk powder 2 cups (preferably "Nido") Oil 2 tbsp Semolina(suji) 1 tsp Eggs 3 Baking powder 2 tbsp Sugar 2 cups Water 2, 1/2 cups Oil for frying Method For Sugar Syrup: Take a pan, add water and sugar and bring to boil. Stir till sugar dissolves properly, leave it on low flame. For Gulab Jamun: Beat eggs and add flour, semolina, 2 tbsp oil, milk powder and baking powder, mix well and knead it for 5 minutes....

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Aloo Palak

Spinach is one of my favorite veggie dishes because it is full of nutrients and health benefits. Here is one more way of preparing it. I have mixed potato cubes in it, but the recipe can be adapted and used with lightly fried paneer cubes to make palak paneer.INGREDIENTS1 big bunch of spinach (it shrinks a LOT during cooking) 1 medium onion, grated or chopped finely 1 large potato, peeled, cubed and boiled until tender (or 125 gm paneer, cubed...

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Chicken Drumsticks and Thighs

A spicy and delicious recipe to satisfy your taste buds. Tender and juicy inside and crisp and delicious outside chicken guarantees to win the heart of your family all over again. Please give your feedback and suggestions to help me improve this recipe. IngredientsChicken drumsticks 4 Chicken thighs 4 For Marinade: Soya sauce 3 tbsp Ginger/garlic paste 1 tbsp Black pepper 1 tsp Lemon juice 4 - 6 tbsp ( I recommended 6 tbsp) Paprika powder 1, 1/2...

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Chicken Vegetable Fried Rice

IngredientsRice (boiled) 500 grams Garlic 2 cloves Spring onion (sliced) 3/4 cup Green pepper (sliced) 1/2 cup Cabbage (sliced) 1/2 cup Carrot (sliced) 1/2 cup Cottage cheese(cubed) 1/2 cup Chicken (cubed) 100 grams Salt to taste Black pepper to taste Soy sauce 2 - 3 tbsp Oil as requiredMethod First heat some oil in pan, add chopped garlic in it and saute it till light golden. Add chicken and stir fry it till cooked through. Now...

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Kabsa (Chicken and Rice)

ITS AN ARABIC RECIPE ORIGINATING FROM SAUDIA ARABIA BUT ALSO COMMONLY EATEN IN UAE.TRULY ARABIC! Ingredients1 1/2 cups Arabic Rice(thick)-cleaned & rinsed (Do not use other kinds of rice for this recipe) Water (amount varies according to the size of boiler-pot you are using) 1 Tomato cut up in small pieces 1 small to medium onion chopped 2 heaping teaspoons of Baharat spice ground 3 heaping teaspoons of cardomon ground 3/4 can of tomato paste...

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Hyderabad Haleem

IngredientsMutton/Beef 1 kg Wheat grain ½ kg Yogurt ¼ kg Ginger garlic paste 2 tbsp Gram lentil ½ cup Urad dhal ½ cup Mong dhal ½ cup Barely ½ cup Clarified butter 2 tbsp Onions 2 (fried brown) Green chili 6 Oil 1 cup Red chili powder 2 tsp Turmeric 2 tsp All spice 2 tsp Salt to taste Cinnamon stick 2 Black pepper corn 1 tsp Cardamom 3 Cloves 3 Salt to taste For Garnish: Lemon as needed Almonds ½ tsp (roasted, ground) Cashew nuts ½ tsp (roasted,...

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Rasgulla

   Preparation Time: 30 mins. Cooking Time: 40 mins. Makes 16 rasgullas. Ingredients For the rasgullas : 1 recipe chenna 1 tsp plain flour (maida) for dusting For the sugar syrup: 5 cups sugar 1/2 cup milk Other ingredients : 2 tsp plain flour (maida) Method For the rasgullas : Divide the chenna into 16 equals parts and roll each part into a ball, taking care to see that the...

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Egg Fried Rice

  An oriental rice preparation made with assorted vegetables and scrambled egg. Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes   Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 15-20 minutes Category: Non VegIngredients• Eggs,whisked 2• Rice,cooked 2 cups• Spring onions with greens,finely chopped 2 • Oil 1 tablespoon• Garlic 1 teaspoon• Carrot,finely chopped 1 medium• French beans,finely chopped 4-6• Green capsicum,finely chopped 1 medium• Soy sauce 2 teaspoons•...

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Black Forest Cake

he original name of this popular German dessert is Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte aka Black Forest cherry torte. It is known by different names in different parts of the world. In India, its popular as black forest pastry, in the US, as black forest and in the UK, as black forest gateau. The authentic black forest is a multiple chocolate layer cake which is soaked in Kirschwasser liqueur (a clear liqueur distilled from cherries) and covered with whipped...

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Cabbage Fry

Among the classic recipes of Andhra, Cabbage fry stands out for simple flavors and easy preparation. Veg Indian food at its best with minimal spices.Ingredients1 medium size cabbage Green chillies - 4 nos (slit vertically into 2) Urad dal - 1 teaspoon chana dal - 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon Green peas - 1/4 cup Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon Grated coconut - 1/2 cup Oil - 1 tablespoon Salt to taste MethodStep 1Cut the cabbage into very...

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Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori chicken is a popular South Asian (also very popular in UK) dish consisting of roasted chicken prepared with yogurt and spices. The name comes from the type of cylindrical clay oven, a tandoor, in which the dish is traditionally prepared.Ingredients:Chicken leg pieces - 12 no ,  clean & skinned out Ginger garlic paste - 4 tsp Curd - As required for marinating Lemon juice - 2 tsp Chilli powder - Add as per spice Paprika powder - 1...

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Banana Bread

Ingredients: 1 egg 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 cup meshed banana 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup unsalted butter which is melted 1/4 tsp salt 2/3 cup white sugar 1/4 cup milk How to make banana chocolate cake: In a large mixing bowl stir together all purpose flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Take another...

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Gajar Halwa [Carrot Halwa]

An easy yet delicious sweet dish, perfect for all occasions and best served warm but can be had cold too.Ingredients1 kg carrots, chopped into small pieces½ tin evaporated milk plus ½  cup milk¼ cup milk with a few strands saffron dissolved in it for boiling the carrots¾ cup sugarcardamom powder and some crushed almonds/pistas for garnishing3 heaped tbsp. butter or ghee1 tbsp. oil.InstructionsBoil the carrot pieces in the quarter cup of...

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Pongal Recipe

 Ingredients1 cup short grain rice (substitute with basmati)½ cup split moong dal (mung beans)½ teaspoon oil4 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or butter½ teaspoon black mustard seeds½ teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon peppercorns6oz fresh ginger, peeled1/8 teaspoon asafoetida4 curry leaves3 cups whole milk2 cups waterSalt2 tablespoons cashewnuts, lightly roasted in a few drops of oil or gheeMethod:Rinse and drain the rice and dal and set aside.You...

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Pav Bhaji

Ingredients:12 Pav buns2 Onions3 tsp Dhania Powder5 Tomatoes 2 tsp Jeera Powder3 Potatoes2 tsp Chilli powder1 cup Peas4 tsp Pav Bhajji masala 1/2 cup CarrotSalt to taste1/2 cup Beans 1/2 cup Coriander for garnish 1/2 cup Cabbage 2 tsp Lemon Juice1/2 cup Capsicum 1 cup Cauliflower1' piece Ginger Garlic optional2 Green chillies finely chopped Preparation: Heat a pan with oil & add the onions. Fry till translucent. Add tomatoes,salt,add all the...

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Chicken Biryani

What makes a good Biryani?Everyone has their own little list. My list is simple and in order of priority follows:1. Aroma. It must have both sweet fragrance and herbal warm aroma.2. It should be savory, but not spicy3. Finally, it should meet the age old test. Drop a handful of Biryani on a hard floor. No two grains of rice should be stuck to each other.  Ingredients •7-8 Onions (very thinly sliced and deep fried until light brown)•10-15 Cashews...

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How to make Pani Puri

Ingredients:To make puri:1 cup Semolina (Suji)3 tblsp Fine Wheat Flour (Maida)1/4 tsp Baking SodaOil to deep fryTo make gravy:Dried green peas - 100 gmPotato - 1 noCloves(Grambu) - 1/4 tspCinnamon(Karugapatta) - 1/4 tspNutmeg(Jathikka) powder - 1/4 tspChilly powderTurmeric powderChat masala powderCornflour - 2 tspCurry leavesMint leaves(Pudhina)To make pani:1/2 cup Tamarind (Amilo/Imli) Pulp2 cups Water2 tblsp roasted Cumin Seed (Jeera) Powder2 tblsp...

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Chapati

INGREDIENTS1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (you can mix half all purpose and half atta if you like)2 tbsp. ghee (plus a bit extra for rolling and cooking)1 tsp. saltwarm water or milk (about half to three-quarter cup)INSTRUCTIONSStep 1Add the salt to the flour. Rub in the 2tbsp ghee, then slowly add in the warm water or milk and knead until you have a lovely soft dough. The more you knead it the softer your parathas/chapatis will be.Once it's kneaded,...

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Rava Upma

Ingredients: 1/2 kg sooji1 large onion (sliced)1 large tomato (finely chopped)1/2 tsp turmeric powder15 black pepper corns4 to 5 red chillies10 to 12 curry leaves4 to 5 green chillies (chopped)8 to 10 tbsp oil1/4 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)2 glass of boiled watersalt to tasteMethod:1. Roast sooji for 2 minutes on low flame and keep aside.2. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chillies, black...

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Chicken 65

Chicken 65 is a very popular starter in most restaurants that serve non-veg in Tamilnadu. I am sure most would agree with me on this. Chicken deep fried in oil with the extra seasoning makes it tasty and lip smacking. There’s various stories on how the Chicken 65 name evolved. Chicken of 65 days older suites well to cook this recipe or there are 65 ingredients to cook this recipes etc. I’m not exactly sure of the origins of the name, but this is...

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Bisi Bele Bath

Ingredients :2 carrots cut into cubes1 potato cut into cubes5-6 beans cut into small pieces1/4 cup of peas (frozen or soaked or fresh peas can be used). I used to frozen ones.1cup of rice11/2 cup of tur dal1 cup of tamarind Juice. (medium lemon sized tamarind soak in cup of water and squeeze juice out of it.)Salt to taste2 tbsp of oilMasala :                1tbsp chana dal 1tbsp urad dal1tbsp...

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How to make paneer

A versatile ingredient that lends itself to various dishes,ranging from simple to exotic.Ingredients2 1/2 cups (500 ml) full fat milk1 tsp lemon juiceMethod1. Put the milk to boil. When it starts boiling, switch off the gas and wait for a while.2. Add the lemon juice and when it curdles, strain using a muslin cloth.3. If you want solid paneer, put some weight on the drained paneer and leave it on for some time.4. Use as required.Tips1. You can also...

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Egg Bhurji

Egg Bhurji is the most popular Indian dish which is prepared with eggs, onions, tomatoes and other spices. It's also referred as Indian style scrambled spicy eggs. It tastes awesome with Chapati's or Roti's. If you are new to the cooking world , do try this out and you will love it. It's an all time favorite dish for us. My father loves it the most. Its one of the few dishes which he loves to demand. So here's the quick recipe for Egg Bhurji...

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Oats Upma

IngredientsOats - 1 cup, dry roast for 5 minutes and coolCarrot - 1, cubedFrench Beans - 5-6, string and chop into piecesGreen peas - fistful (optional)Onion - 1, finely slicedGreen Chilies - 2, slitGinger - 1tsp (grated)Turmeric powder - 1/2 tspSalt to tasteWater - 1 cupGhee - 2 tspsOil - 2 tspsCoriander leaves - 1 tbsp, finely choppedTempering/Poppu/Tadka:Mustard seeds - 1/2 tspCloves - 2Cinnamon Stick - small pieceStar Anise - 1Cardamom - 1Bay...

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Bread Upma

Ingredients:-   Bread 4 slices cut into cubesOnion 1 Finely ChoppedGreen chilli cut in thin slitsTomato 1 PureedTomato Ketchup 2 tbspPeas 1/2 cup microwaved for 1 min.Mustard Seeds 1tspChilli Powder 2 pinch ofTurmeric powder 1-2 pinch ofPav Bhaji masala 1 tsp( for a twist in the flavor)(optional)(you can use coriander powder and cumin powder or any curry powder also if you dont have pav bhaji masala)Garam Masala 2 pinch ofCurry leavesSpring...

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Rava Dosa

Rava Dosa is a popular South Indian thin and crispy flat bread. It looks like thin crepes. This is a mouthwatering culinary delight. Rava Dosas are quick to make. They can be served as a snack or part of a main meal.Ingredients                                                        1 cup semolina (rava)2 tsp...

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Masala Dosa

Ingredients:• 2-1/2 cup Uncooked Rice • 1 cup Urad dal (whole) • 2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds • Salt to taste • 2 tbsp Oil for cookingFor Masala: • 3 Boiled potatoes (peeled and chopped) • 1 Onion (chopped) • 2 Chillies (chopped) • 1 tsp Tumeric Powder • 1 tsp Chana dal • 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds • Salt to tasteHow to make Masala Dosa:•Wash and soak urad dal, long grain rice and fenugreek seeds separately for at least...

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Palak Paneer

Ingredients:• 1/2 kg Spinach• 100 gm Paneer • 1 Onion • 1/4 tsp Black pepper powder• 3/4 tsp Ginger-garlic paste• 1/2 tsp Green chilli paste • 3 tbsp Butter • 2-3 Bay Leaves • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds • 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder• Vegetable oil• Salt to tasteHow to make Palak Paneer:Mix green chilli paste and ginger-garlic paste with spinach. Add little water.Pressure-cook the above mixture for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove before the first...

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Chilli Chicken

Bio: Chilli chicken is a party food, finger food, comfort food and I’m not sure how many more categories it falls into. Whatever be the   category, for me it is the food I crave for quite frequently – when I’m happy and celebrating, when I’m sad and moping and also when I’m feeling dull and want to spice up my mood. So here’s my Chilli chicken recipe, albeit with inputs from my mom. Try it out and do write back with your feedback!Ingredients...

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Butter Chicken

Butter chicken or Murgh makhani is dish from the Punjab region.  You might have already had the recipe for butter chicken as it is a well know recipe but  the actual flavour can vary from recipe to recipe and way it is cooked. Butter chicken is usually eaten with naan, roti or steamed rice.You might have tasted chicken butter in resturaunts but making it by yourself is a rewarding and tasteful experience. So here is a recipe for butter...

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Classic Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:1 quart (1 liter) milk1 Madagascar vanilla bean, split1 stick of cinnamon¾ teaspoon (3.5 grams) black peppercorns (whole)2 bars (3.5 ounces/100 grams each) Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa, choppedMethod:Heat the milk with the spices in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches boiling point, but do not let the milk boil.Add the chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth.Remove from heat and let rest for 25 minutes to release the spices’ aroma.Strain...

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How to make Poori

IngredientsWheat Flour  -  2 cupsWater  -  1/4  – 1/2 cupSalt  -  1/2tspn(or to taste)OilFor masalaMustard Seeds  -  1/2tspnCurry leaves  -  fewPotato  – 3Big Onion  -  1Green chilli  -  4Ginger Garlic Paste  -  1tspnTurmeric Powder  -  1/2tspnSaltRecipeMaking PooriTake a Wheat Flour in a mixing bowl.Add Salt and 2tspns of oil in that.Then add water...

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