Vegetarian Recipes
Stuffed Ridge Gourd / Gutti Beerakaye / Bharwa Thurai
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- February
- 2011
Stuffed Ridge Gourd: Ingredients: Ridge gourd – tender 2-3Ginger-garlic pasteOnion pasteSaltTurmericChili powderSesame oil few spoons. To be Toasted and Powdered: Coriander seeds 2 spoonsCumin seeds 1 spoonPepper 1/2 spoonCloves 2Cinnamon 1 stickPoppy seeds 1/2 spoonSesame seeds 2 spoonsDry red chilies 5Dry coconut 2 spoons. Method: Peel the ridges and cut the veggie into big chunks. […]
Chinese Paratha / Indo-Chinese Paratha – Fusion Cooking
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- February
- 2011
Indian-Chinese Paratha: Chinese Style Stir-Fried Vegetables Stuffed in Indian Flat Bread – How about that? China is a neighbor country to India. Since time immemorial they have been visiting India, through land route. And right from Xuanzang (popularly known as Hsüan-tsang, in India 602 – 664 CE) were traveling to India in search of Buddhist […]
Broccoli 65 / Broccoli Pakora – Fuss Free Snacks
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- February
- 2011
Fried Broccoli Krispies: You know what? Why fried food is so popular among many immigrant communities? One could get really creative to add their special flavor’ ranging from soy sauce to garam masala and instantly get that native-country touch:) If you are looking for a healthy option…you should really try stir-frying! This isn’t a good […]
Samosa – A Perfect Bite :)
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- February
- 2011
There were days, when I used to say ‘I hate Fried food’! People go wide eyes ‘Oh really’. Well, then they hardly knew me! It is always like that ‘Sour Grapes’ story!!! The fact is that I can never resist a perfect fried snack! I admit that, once in a while I treat myself with […]
Pavakkai Paratha Are you a bitter melon hater? Well, maybe its time to re-consider including it in your diet. As more and more research keeps pointing out that ‘bitter tasting gourds’ does help to keep the blood glucose level low (I mean it will be highly appreciated by type-2 diabetes patients). I would like to […]
Green Beans – Shrimps Curry / Beans-Prawn Curry
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- February
- 2011
Beans-Eral Kuzhambu: Ingredients: Beans 1 bowlPrawns 10-15 largeGarlic 5-7 cloves mincedGinger 2″ gratedOnion 1 large- gratedTomato 1-2 crushedSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonCumin seeds 1 spoonOil few spoons. Method: Heat oil, and add cumin seeds. Add ginger-garlic and onions. Fry real good, till fragrant. Further add tomatoes, salt, turmeric and chili powder. Add beans too. […]
Special Masal Dosai – Extra Spicy / Restaurant Style
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- February
- 2011
Special Masal Dosa – Super Hot:(South Indian Style) I happen to taste this Extra-spicy version Masala Dosai from the City of Temples, Madurai. Masal Dosai: Ingredients: Parboiled rice 1 cup Raw rice 1 cup Urad dal 1/2 cup Fenugreek seeds 1 spoon Salt Soda Sesame oil 1-2 spoons Sesame oil for making dosa. For Topping: […]
Watercress Greens Dhall
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- February
- 2011
Ingredients: Watercress Leaves 1 bowl – choppedGreen chilies 3-5Pearl Onions 1 bowl(thinly sliced)Garlic 6 choppedTomato 1 large choppedLentils(moong dal/thuvar dal)1 cupSaltCumin seeds 1 spoonOlive oil 2 spoons. Method: Cook lentils with water, salt and a spoon full of oil. Maybe in a pressure cooker, till 3 whistles. In a wide vessel, heat oil. Add cumin […]
Aloo Paalak:(Restaurant Style) Urulaikizhangu varuval – Pasalai Keerai Masiyal (North Indian Style), Alu Palak. Ingredients: For Alu Potatoes 1 cup(boiled, peeled, cubed)Coriander seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonGaram masala 1/4 spoonSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonOil few spoons. For Saag Fresh spinach – cleaned 1 large bowl fullGreen chilies 6-8Onion 1 smallGinger 2 inches choppedGarlic […]
Spinach Smoothie / Healthy Greens and Fruits Juice
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- February
- 2011
Spinach Smoothie: Ingredients: Baby Spinach – 1 bowl fullGreen apple 1Kiwi fruit 2Banana 1 largeYogurts 1/4 cupOrganic whole milk 2-3 cupBrown Sugar to taste Method: Blend all the ingredients together and filter the same. Serve chilled, very energetic to kick start the day.
