Saturday 31 May 2014

Recipe of Classic Mint Julep

Classic Mint Julep


Classic Mint Julep


Ingredients:


1.Soda-As per requirement
2.Aerated Drink-As per requirement
3.Sugar Syrup-2 tbsp
4.Mint Leaves-few
5.Ice Cubes-Few

Process:


First add some ice cubes in a glass.Then add soda and aerated drinks as per requirement.Add sugar syrup.Crush mint leaves and mix well with the juice.Garnish with lemon ring or anything else of your choice.

Recipe of Cranberry Mint Julep

Cranberry Mint Julep


Cranberry Mint Julep


Ingredients:


1.Mint leaves(Pudina pata)-Few
2.Sugar Syrup-2 tbsp.
3.Soda-As per requirement
4.Cranberry Juice-As per requirement
5.Ice Cubes-Few

Process:


Add Soda and Cranberry juice in a glass as per requirement.Then add mint leaves and sugar syrup.Crush the mint leaves for a nice flavor.Lastly add ice cubes and serve.You may use lemon ring,Strawberry,cherry or mint leaves for garnishing.

Friday 30 May 2014

Recipe Of Potato Raita

Potato Raita


Potato Raita

Ingredients:


1.Boiled Potatoes-2
2.Yogurt-1 cup
3.Pan fried Cumin powder-1 tsp.
4.Black salt-1/2 tsp
5.Salt-To taste
6.Mustard powder-1/4 tsp
7.Sugar-To taste
8.Red Chili powder-1/2 tsp


Process:


Chop one boiled potato.Now mix salt,sugar,red chili powder,mustard powder,black salt and cumin powder with the yogurt.Add chopped boiled potato in this mixture.Potato Raita is ready.Now cut the other boiled potato into pieces for garnishing.You may add chopped coriander leaves with it.

Wednesday 28 May 2014

Recipe Of Rohu Fish in Mango Curry(Rui Macher aam jhol)

 Rohu Fish in Mango Curry


 Rohu Fish in Mango Curry


Ingredients:


1.Green mango-1 (Sliced and peeled)
2.Rohu fish-Cut into 6 pieces
3.Mustard oil-as per requirement
4.Turmeric powder-2 tsp
5.Salt-To taste
6.Sugar-1 tsp.
7.Panch foron-1/4 teaspoon
8.Green Chilies-5

Process:


Marinate the mango slices with salt and turmeric powder.Marinate the fish with turmeric and salt as well.Heat oil in a pan.Fry the fish lightly and keep aside.Now add panch foron in the same oil.When it stops splattering add mango slices,turmeric powder,salt,sugar and green chilies.Cook for few minutes.Then add water to it.when it starts boiling add the fish.Put the lid on and cook for another 3 minutes.Remove from heat.

Rohu fish in Mango Curry is ready.serve it with hot steamed rice.

Monday 26 May 2014

Recipe of Prawn in Mango Curry

Prawn in Mango Curry


Prawn in Mango curry


Ingredients:


1.Tiger Prawn-500 gms (separate the heads and slit the body)
2.Green Mangoes-2 (peeled and sliced)
3.Green Chilies-4
4.Cumin seeds-1 tbsp
5.Bay Leaves-2
6.Lemon juice-4 tbsp
7.Oil-As per requirement
8.Salt-To taste
9.Sugar-To taste
10.Dried Red Chilies-2


Process:


Marinate the prawns with salt and lemon juice for 15 minutes.Boil the mango slices and make pulp out of those.Now heat oil in a fry pan.Add dried red chilies,cumin seeds and bay leaves.When the spices stop splattering add the prawns.Fry for 3 minutes then put the lid on.After 1 minute add the mango pulp,salt and sugar.Cook till the prawns are done properly.Remove from heat when done.

Prawn in Mango curry is ready to serve.


Saturday 24 May 2014

Recipe Of Mango Chicken

Mango Chicken


Mango Chicken


Ingredients:


1.Boneless Chicken-500 gms
2.Green Mango-Half (Paste)
3.Ginger Paste-1 tbsp
4.Garlic Paste-1 tbsp
5.Onion(Large)-1 (Chopped)
6.Coriander Leaves-Few
7.Mint Leaves(Pudina Pata)-Few
8.Green Mango-1/4 (grated)
9.Pan fried Cumin and coriander powder-1 tbsp
10.Salt-To taste
11.Sugar-To taste
12.Oil-As per requirement
13.Green Chilies-2

Process:


Grind grated mango,coriander leaves,mint leaves and green chilies together and make a paste.Marinate the chicken with mango paste (previously made),ginger paste,garlic paste and salt.Heat oil in the pan.Add chopped onion and fry till golden.After that add the marinated chicken.Keep stirring.After few minutes add the mango-coriander leaves-mint leaves and green chili paste.Cook till the chicken starts releasing oil.No need to add water as the chicken itself will form the gravy.When the chicken gets boiled and cooked properly, add pan fried cumin and coriander powder.Remove from heat.

Mango Chicken is ready.Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with Rice/Pulao.

Recipe Of Mango Paturi

Mango Paturi



Mango Paturi

Ingredients:


1.Green sweet mango-2 (finely grated)
2.Poppy seeds(Posto)-2 tbsp
3.White mustard seeds-1 tsp
4.Peanuts-5
5.Green chilies-3
6.salt-To taste
7.Sugar-To taste
8.Mustard oil-As per requirement
9.Black Cumin seeds-a pinch
10.Banana Leaves-As per requirement

Process:


Grind poppy seeds,mustard seeds,peanuts and green chilies together.Add grated mango,black cumin seeds and mustard oil to this paste.now add salt and sugar.Mix well.Cut the banana leaves into square pieces.Coat one side with mustard oil.Now put some mango paste on the banana leaf and tie well with a string.Repeat this process and make some more paturis with the remaining mango paste.Heat oil in a fry pan add the paturis.Put the lid on and let it cook for 10 minutes on low flame.Repeat the same step for frying the other side as well.Finally remove from heat.

Mango Paturi is ready.serve with hot steamed rice.


Tuesday 20 May 2014

Recipe of Fruit Payesh

Fruit Payesh


Fruit Payesh


Ingredients:


1.Milk-400 gms.
2.Pomegranate-Half
3.Mango-Few pieces
4.Grapes-12
5.Banana-2 (cut into small pieces)
6.Orange-5 segments
7.Honey-1 tsp.
8.Sugar-As per requirement
9.Milk Powder-2 tbsp

Process:


Heat milk in a pan.Add milk powder and keep stirring.Boil till the milk becomes half of it's actual quantity.Add sugar.Mix well.Remove from heat and let it cool.After that add the fruits.Drizzle honey from the top.Garnish with pomegranates and orange segments.

Fruit Payesh is ready to serve.You can use fruits of your choice for this recipe.

Monday 19 May 2014

Recipe of Smoked Hilsa

Smoked Hilsa


Smoked Hilsa


Ingredients:

1.Hilsa fillet-1
2.Lemon juice-1 tbsp
3.Kasundi-20 gms.
4.Tomato ketch up-50 gms.
5.Fish Sauce-25 gms.
6.Hickory smoked sauce-20 gms
7.Black pepper powder-15 gms.
8.Refined Oil-50 ml
9.Salt-To taste

Process:


Marinate the fish with lemon juice for 10 minutes.Now in a steel pot mix kasundi,tomato Ketch up,fish sauce,hickory smoked sauce,refined oil,black pepper powder and salt together.Add the marinated fish in this mixture and keep aside for another 15 minutes.Wrap the fish with a foil paper.Preheat the microwave oven in 180 degree Celsius.Cook the marinated fish in the oven for 18 minute.Bring it out and let it cool.

Your Smoked Hilsa is ready.Serve it with boiled vegetables,french fries and lemon butter sauce.

Saturday 17 May 2014

Recipe of Corn Khejur Payesh

Corn Khejur Payesh


Corn Khejur Payesh

Ingredients:


1.Milk-500 gms.
2.Honey-1 tbsp.
3.Raisins-1 tsp.
4.Cashews-1 tbsp.
5.Corn-50 gms.
6.Khejur-7 (cut into small pieces)
7.Grated Coconut-2 tbsp.
8.Sugar-1 tbsp.


Process:


Boil milk and corn together in a pan.After sometimes when the corn gets boiled add khejur,Raisins and grated coconut one by one.Stir for few minutes.Add sugar as per requirement.add the cashews.Now bring it to boil.After few minutes remove from heat and let it cool.Drizzle honey from the top.Garnish with raisins and Cashews before serving.

Recipe of Macaroni Payesh

Macaroni Payesh


Macaroni Payesh


Ingredients:


1.Rice Macaroni-50 gms
2.Milk-500 gms.
3.Sugar-100 gms.
4.Khoya kheer-50 gms.
5.Cashews-10
6.Cardamom-few
7.Ghee-As per requirement
8.Cherry-for toppings

Process:


Boil milk in a pot for sometime.Heat ghee in a separate pan.Add rice macaroni and fry lightly.Now add the fried macaroni into boiled milk.stir for 2-3 minutes.Add sugar.After that add khoya kheer and cashews.Keep stirring.Cook for sometime.Remove from heat and let it cool.Add cardamom and fresh cherries as toppings before serving.

Friday 16 May 2014

Recipe Of Spicy Mustard Mutton

Spicy Mustard Mutton

Spicy Mustard Mutton


Ingredients:


1.Mutton-1kg
2.Onion-300 gms(paste)
3.Ginger-20 gms(paste)
4.Garlic-25 gms.(paste)
5.Green Chilies-50 gms (paste)
6.Garam masala powder-1 tsp
7.Yogurt-100 gms
8.Mustard-50 gms (paste)
9.Mustard Oil-As per requirement
10.Salt-To taste

Process:


Marinate the mutton with yogurt,ginger paste,garlic paste,green chili paste,garam masala powder and few drops of mustard oil.Keep it into the refrigerator for an hour.Heat oil in a pan.Add Onion paste and cook till it turns golden.Then add the marinated mutton.Cook for 15 minutes on low flame.Add some water if required.Mix the mustard paste with water in a separate pot.When the mutton starts releasing oil,add the mustard paste.Add salt and keep stirring.Put the lid on.Cook till the mutton gets boiled properly.After that remove from heat.

Your Spicy mustard mutton is ready.Serve it with plain rice or Pulao.


Recipe Of Mango Rice

Mango Rice:

Mango Rice


Ingredients:

1.Cooked Basmati rice-3 cups
2.Green mango-1 (Grated)
3.Mustard Seeds-1 tsp
4.Green Chilis-5 (Slited)
5.Curry Leaves-10
6.Cashews-2 tbsp
7.Rice Oil-As per requirement
8.Salt-To taste

Process:

Heat oil in a pan.Add mustard seeds,Curry leaves and cashews.After 2-3 minutes add the grated mango.Cook for sometime.Finally add the rice along with green chilies.Mix well.Add salt.Mango Rice is ready to serve.You can use pinch of turmeric powder for a nice yellow color.

Wednesday 14 May 2014

Recipe of Spicy Egg Curry

Spicy Egg Curry

Spicy Egg Curry

Ingredients:


1.Eggs-4
2.Onion-1 (large,Chopped)
3.Ginger Garlic paste-2 tbsp
4.Tomato-1
5.Turmeric powder-1 tbsp
6.Red Chili powder-1 tbsp
7.Coriander Powder-1 tsp
8.Cumin Powder-1 tsp
9.Mustard oil-As per requirement
10.Green Chilies-3
11.Garam Masala powder-1 tsp
12.Salt-To taste
13.Aamchoor powder-1 tsp.

Process:


Hard boil the eggs.Meanwhile grind chopped onion,tomato and green chilies together to form a smooth paste.Heat oil in the pan and add the mixture.Cook for sometime and add the ginger garlic paste.fry for another 5 minutes.Now add all the spices.Mix well.After 2 minutes add two cups of water and salt to taste.Put the lid on and simmer it till the gravy is done.On another pan heat some oil.Add the boiled eggs along with turmeric powder and red chili powder.Fry for sometime.Now add the eggs into the gravy and let it cook for another 5 minutes on medium flame.Remove from heat when done.

Spicy Egg Curry is ready.Sprinkle the aamchoor powder from the top.Serve with Rice.

Tuesday 13 May 2014

Recipe of Baked Bread Roll

BAKED BREAD ROLL

Baked Bread Roll

Ingredients:


1.Bread Slices-8
2.Boiled Potato-1 (medium sized)
3.Carrot-1 (chopped)
4.Onion-1 (finely chopped)
5.Peas-Few
6.Ginger Garlic paste-1 tbsp.
7.Turmeric Powder-1 tsp
8.Red Chili Powder-1 tsp
9.Garam Masala-1/2 tsp
10.Chat Masala-1 tsp
11.Oil-As per Requirement
12.Coriander Leaves-1 tbsp (Chopped)
13.Salt-To taste
14.Cumin Powder-1 tsp
15.Coriander Powder-1 tsp
16.Butter-2 tbsp

Process:

Cut the sides of the bread slices.Roll them slightly with a chapati roller.Then cover them with wet soft cloth for few minutes.Meanwhile heat oil in a pan.Saute the onion and ginger garlic paste for 5 minutes.Add all the vegetables along with the spices.add salt to taste and a bit of water for the spices to mix well.Now cook with the lid on till the vegetables are done well.Remove from heat.Now mash the vegetables.add this mixture to the bread slices and make rolls.Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.Coat the bread rolls with butter and bake till golden brown.The time of baking differs from oven to oven.So keep on checking.When Done garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve it with Chutney of your choice.You can use other vegetables,paneer,chicken or anything of your choice for stuffing.

Saturday 10 May 2014

Recipe of Saboodana Kheer

SABOODANA KHEER

Saboodana kheer

Ingredients:


1.Saboodana (Tapioca)-1 cup
2.Ghee-1 tbsp
3.Milk-1 liter.
4.Sugar-1/2 cup
5.Cardamom pods-4
6.Saffron-a pinch
7.Cashews-few
8.Almonds-few
9.Raisins-few
10.Water-As per requirement.

Process:


Soak saffron in 1/4 cup of warm milk for sometime.Soak Saboodana in water for 20 minutes.Heat ghee in a pan and roast the cashews and almonds.Keep aside.Now add soaked saboodana in the pan after draining the water.Add some sugar.Roast for a few minutes.Now slowly add milk and keep on stirring.Cook until saboodanas become swollen and translucent.Add the rest of the sugar and cardamom pods.After that add the saffron with the milk.Mix it well and cook till the mixture turns thick.Remove from heat.

Saboodana Kheer is ready.Garnish with roasted almonds,cashews and raisins before serving.

Thursday 8 May 2014

Recipe of Bharwan Karela (Stuffed bitter Gourd)

BHARWAN KARELA

Bharwan Karela

Ingredients:

1.Karela-4
2.Onions-3 (Chopped)
3.Ginger Garlic paste-1 tbsp.
4.Turmeric powder-1 tsp.
5.Red Chili powder-1 tsp.
6.Fennel Seeds-1 tbsp.
7.Coriander powder-1 tsp.
8.cumin powder-1 tsp.
9.Tomatoes-3 (Chopped)
10.Salt-To taste
11.Curry Leaves-5
12.Black Mustard Seeds-1 tsp
13.Aamchoor powder-1 tsp
14.Oil-As per requirement

Process:


Wash the karelas first.Then cut both ends(top and tail).Slit the karelas lengthwise leaving 1/2'' from both the ends.Make sure it does not separate.Scoop out all the seeds with the help of a spoon carefully and discard the seeds.In a pot put some water and salt.Now add the karelas and bring it to boil till the karelas' skins begin to get soft.Then remove from heat and drain the water.Keep the karelas aside to cool.

Now heat oil in a pan.Add fennel seeds,mustard seeds and curry leaves.When they stop spluttering add onions.Cook till they turn soft.Add ginger garlic paste and saute for another one minute.After that add the tomatoes and cook till they form a smooth pulp.Now add all the spices and mix well.Cook for minimum 8 minutes.Stir frequently to prevent from burning.when the mixture gets ready turn off the fire and let it cool.Now Stuff the karelas with this mixture.Tie them with strings so that the mixture doesn't come out.Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the karelas.

Bharwan Karela is ready.You can serve it with Rice and dal of your choice.

Monday 5 May 2014

Recipe of Mutton Keema Curry

MUTTON KEEMA CURRY


Mutton Keema Curry

Ingredients:


1.Mutton keema-500 gms.
2.Onions-2 (chopped)
3.Tomato-1 (chopped)
4.Ginger garlic paste-2 tbsp
5.Cumin powder-1 tbsp
6.Coriander powder-1 tbsp
7.Red Chili powder-1 tbsp.
8.Turmeric powder-a pinch'
9.Garam Masala-1 tsp
10.Coriander leaves-few (Chopped)
11.Salt-To taste
12.Ghee-2 tbsp


Process:


Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan on medium flame.Add onion and fry till they turn brown.After that add ginger garlic paste and cook for 3 minutes till the raw smell is gone.Add the tomato and cook till it's half done.Now add mutton keemas and all the spices.Add salt to taste.Add little bit of water and cook till the meat is done on low flame.It may take around 8 minutes.Remove from heat.Drizzle the remaining ghee and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Mutton Keema curry is ready.serve it with bread or Rice.

Recipe of Til (sesame)Vada

TIL (SESAME)VADA

Til Vada

Ingredients:


1.White Sesame-100 gms.
2.Rice Flour-As per requirement
3.Salt-To taste
4.Green Chilies-3
5.Oil-As per requirement
6.Grated ginger-1/2 tsp.

Process:


Fry the Sesame in dry pan(without oil) for 3 minutes.Now let it come to the normal temperature.After that grind it to make a paste.But don't make it too smooth.Add rice flour,salt,chilies,grated ginger and li'l bit of water with the paste.Make a dough and keep it aside for an hour.Now make vadas from the mixture.Heat oil in a fry pan and deep fry the vadas.

Til Vada is ready to serve.

Saturday 3 May 2014

Recipe of Chilled Tomato Soup

CHILLED TOMATO SOUP

Chilled Tomato Soup

Ingredients:


1.Tomato-10 (medium size,cut into pieces)
2.Ginger Paste-1/2 tsp.
3.Sugar Powder-To Taste
4.Salt- To Taste
5.Mint leaves-For Garnishing
6.Ice cubes-Few pieces
7.Water-As per requirement


Process:


Firstly boil water.Now soak the tomatoes in the boiled water for sometimes.Now separate the pulp from the tomatoes.Now mix salt,mint leaves,sugar powder with the pulp.Blend the mixture together.Now keep it in the refrigerator for sometime.Before serving add the ice cubes.

Recipe of Green Mango-Orange Smoothie

GREEN MANGO ORANGE SMOOTHIE

Green mango-orange smoothie

Ingredients:


1.Green mango-2
2.Yogurt-4 tbsp
3.Orange juice-2 tbsp
4.Sugar Powder-To taste


Process:


Boil the green mangoes and separate the pulp.Now mix yogurt,orange juice and sugar powder in blender.Now put the mixture in a serving bowl.Now keep it into the refrigerator for sometime.Garnish with mint leaves and mango pieces. 

Friday 2 May 2014

Recipe of Broccoli,baby corn in lemon sauce

BROCCOLI,BABY CORN IN LEMON SAUCE


Broccoli,baby corn in lemon sauce

Ingredients:


1.Broccoli-1/2 cup
2.Carrot-1/4 cup
3.French beans-1/4 cup
4.Sweet corn-1/4 cup
5.Capsicum-1(chopped)
6.Tomato-1(chopped)
7.Onion-1(chopped)
8.Grated Ginger-1/2 tbsp
9.Grated Garlic-1 tbsp
10.Chili garlic sauce-1/2 tbsp
11.Lemon Sauce-1 tbsp
12.Salt-To taste
13.Sugar-To taste
14.Black pepper powder-1/4 tsp
15.vegetable stock-1 cup
16.Sesame Oil-As per requirement


Process:


Firstly boil broccoli and baby corn.Heat oil in a fry pan.fry grated garlic,chopped onion and grated ginger.Add carrot,capsicum,tomato and french beans.cook for 3 minutes.Now add broccoli and baby corn.Cook for 5 minutes.Now add sweet corn and vegetable stock.Put the lid on.Let it boil.After that add chili garlic sauce,salt,sugar and black pepper powder.Now add lemon sauce and cook for 5 minutes on low flame.

Broccoli,baby corn in lemon sauce is ready now.Serve it with bread roll.

[NOTE: To make lemon sauce,mix cornflour and sugar in cold water.Now slowly add the mixture in boiling water.when it turns thick,remove from heat.Now add butter and Lemon juice.Lemon Sauce is ready.]

Recipe of Honey Lemon Chicken

HONEY LEMON CHICKEN

Honey Lemon Chicken

Ingredients:


1.Chicken-800 gms.
2.Onion-2(finely chopped)
3.Garlic Paste-1 tsp.
4.Chicken stock-2 cups
5.Honey-2 tbsp.
6.Parsley leaves-2 tbsp.
7.Black pepper powder-1 tsp.
8.Lemon-2 
9.Salt-to taste
10.Vegetable oil-As per requirement

Process:


Heat oil in a fry pan.Saute the chicken lightly.When it turns brown add onion,garlic paste.Stir for 2 minutes.Then add chicken stock,lemon juice,honey and 1 tbsp parsley leaves.let it boil for minimum half an hour.Stir occasionally.Add salt.After the chicken is done remove it from heat.Add black pepper powder and the remaining parsley leaves.

Honey lemon chicken is ready to serve.

Recipe of cold lemon-Melon soup

COLD LEMON MELON SOUP

COLD LEMON MELON SOUP

Ingredients:


1.Watermelon-1 (medium size)
2.Lemon Juice-1 tbsp.
3.Apple juice-2 tbsp.
4.Grated Ginger-1 tbsp
5.Coriander leaf-5 sticks
7.Roasted Cumin powder-1 tbsp.
8.Salt-To taste
9.sugar-To taste
10.Fresh Mint leaf-1

Process:


Cut the watermelon into small pieces and separate the seeds.Now blend the pieces with grated ginger,coriander leaves,salt,sugar,lemon juice,roasted cumin powder and apple juice.Make a pulp.Now cool the mixture.

Cold lemon Melon soup is ready.garnish with fresh mint leaf before serving.