required:sweetcorn-1 kernels seperated,capsicum small piece-finely chopped,english cucumber-a small piece-chopped in a similar size as pineapple,pineapple-a quarter of small size,lime juice-2 tsp,coriander-finely chopped,salt-according to taste,red chilli powder-a pinch,butter-1 tsp
method
put the sweetcorn with butter and a pinch of salt in the microwave for a minute or until cooked.now mix everything and let it rest for 5 minutes.
required:asparagus-1 bunch prepped,chanadal-1/2 cup soaked for 2 hours,warm water-3/4 th cup,red chilli pd,onion-1 medium,ginger&garlic paste-1/2 tsp,garam masala pd-1/4th tsp,oil-1tbsp,mustard seeds-1/4th tsp,cumin seeds-1/4th tsp,turmeric powder-2 pinches,curry leaves-few,salt-according to taste
method
heat a thick bottomed pan.pour oil and when the oil heats up add mustard seeds into it.when they startt to pop tip in cumin seeds,curry leaves,onion,turmeric pd,and saute.next add the ginger&garlic paste when the onion turns translucent.after a minute put chanadal into the pan and mix well.next add asparagus,salt,red chilli pd and cover for minute.add water and cook until the vegetable turns soft.lastly add garam masala and tun off after a minute
required: white chickpeas-1/2 cup,peanuts-1/2 cup,sweetcorn-2 cups[frozen or fresh],butter-a little,salt-according to taste
method
wash and soak the chickpeas and peanuts overnight in water.add salt and and cook for 3 whistles.any little water drain.cook the sweetcorn in microwave with enough butter and salt.mix sweetcorn with boiled chickpeas and peanuts.
required:thick coconut milk-400 ml,grated jaggery 3/4th cup,eggs-3,cardamom pd-2 pinches
method
melt jaggery and make a thin syrup.mix coconut milk,cardamom powder,beaten eggs,jaggery syrup.mix everything well and strain.put this mixture in a lined dish.take a thick bottomed bigger vessel or a pressure pan and pour water into it.when the water starts getting lukewarm put the smaller vessel with lid into it. steam cook for atleast 40 minutes covered.put in the friz for 3 hours after it comes to room temperature and cut to serve
required:potatoes-1/2 kg,oil-2 tbsp,coriander seeds-1 tsp,curry leaves-few,coriander-1 small bunch,mint-10 leaves,green chillies-4,salt-according to taste,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp,turmeric powder-a pinch,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,lemon juice-a tsp
method
boil the potatoes and break them down after peeling.grind coriander,green chillies,mint,lemon juice together.take a pan and heat it up with oil.tip in mustards,coriander seeds,curry leaves.when the mustards pop add the potatoes,ginger&garlic paste,turmeric powder and mix well.when the raw smell of potatoes disappear add the ground chutney and mix well
required:guava-1 ripe which is medium to large size ,jaggery -3 tbsp,water-3/4th ltr,lemon juice-1 medium size,salt-a pinch,mint leaves-5-6
method
grind everything together and pour into shot glasses.do not strain
required:boiled rajma-1/2 cup,shittake mushrooms-170g,green chillies-6 slit,mint-5 leaves,coriander-1/2 bunch finely chopped,onion-1 small thinly sliced,ginger&garlic paste-1 tbsp,salt-according to taste,red chilli pd-1/4 th tsp,garam masala-1/2 tsp,water-3 cups,basmathi rice soaked-2 cups,bay leaf-1,cinnamon-1" piece,cloves-2,cardamom-1 green,mace-tiny piece,star anise-little piece,black cumin-1/2 tsp,ghee-3 tsp,oil-1&1/2 tbsp,ghee-2 tsp
method
soak the rajma overnight and boil with salt and enough water to cook for 3 whistles in a pressure cooker.
soak the basmathi rice for 15 min and drain.take a pressure cooker and heat it up.add ghee,oil to it.when hot tip in cloves,cardamom,mace,star anise,bay leaf together.when they change colour,add onions,green chillies and fry until the onions are light golden in colour.put ginger&garlic paste and fry for a minute on medium flame.
required:mixed seafood blend--450 g{shrimp,calamari rings and bay scallops},tomato-1/2 large,turmeric powder-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,onion-1/2 large size finely chopped,roasted coriander pd-3/4 th tsp,oil-3 tbsp,green chillies slit-3,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,garam masala pd-1 tsp,cinnamon-a small piece,cloves-2,green cardamom-1,coriander-finely chopped little,ginger&garlic paste-1&1/2 tbsp,curry leaves-few
method
take a thick bottomed vessel and heat it up.pour oil and when it heats up; tip in cloves,cardamom,cinnamon.when they slightly change colour add the onions,green chillies,curry leaves,little salt.wait for the onions to turn slightly brown and then tip in ginger& garlic paste,turmeric pd,and fry until the raw smell goes away.now add tomato and cover.let the water from the tomato almost evapourate to add the sea food,red chilli powder,coriander and saute well.lastly add coriander powder and garam masala and mix well.
required:drumsticks-6,salt-according to taste,garlic powder-2 pinches,black pepper pd-2 pinches,butter-1/2 tbsp,water-1 ltr
method
wash and dice the drumsticks into 2"pieces. boil them with water for 1 whistle in a pressure cooker.take a masher and mash nicely and strain.heat up some butter and pour the strained pulp and cook.season with salt,garlic powder and black pepper pd.once it reaches a boil turn off.
required:oil-4 tbsp,potatoes-1/2 kg,frozen green peas-1/2 cup,salt-according to taste,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,amchur powder-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,mustard seeds-1/4th tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp
method
put the frozen peas in water and microwave for a min.strain them.boil the potatoes for 1 whistle after washing them and peel.when they come to room temperature break them down.take a non stick pan and heat it up.add oil,mustard seeds,cumin seeds one after the other.tip in the green peas,potatoes,turmeric pd,red chilli pd,salt,amchur powder and mix well.
required:maida-3/4th cup,riceflour-2 tsp,onion-1 shallot finely chopped,green chilli-1 finely chopped,coriander finely chopped-little,cumin seeds-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,water-enough to make a thin pancake batter,oil-few spoons.
method
mix everything well and leave it covered for 1&1/2 to 2 hours.pour this batter on a hot,seasoned tawa and lightly spread.very less oil.flip and cook on both sides
