BADAM KHEER

required:1/2 cup almonds,milk-3 cups,granulated white sugar-less than1/2 cup,rose water-1 tsp,ghee or clarified butter-2 tsp,saffron strands-few
method
blanch the almonds in hot water and drain.peel and grind them into a fine pd.again grind this powder into a paste along with half a cup of milk.take a heavy bottomed pan and add ghee.add the badam paste and cook for some time on medium flame until the paste is cooked and glossy. add the remaining milk and cook.when the milk forms a layer and appears to be boiled add the sugar and saffron.work on this so that there are no lumps.add the rose water.turn off.

MUSHROOM AND CURRY LEAVES PULAO

required:basmathi rice-1&1/2 cups,curry leaves-2 handfuls,cardamom-2,cloves-6,cinnamom-1" piece,shahjeera-1/2 tsp,bayleaf-1,oil-1&1/4 tbsp,button mushrooms-1/2 kg diced into quarters,onion-1/2 big-sliced thin and halved,green chillies-3,ginger&garlic paste-2 tsp,mace-1,salt-according to taste ,garam masala-1/4 th tsp,water-2 cups,star anise-1
method
fry the curry leaves in a pan with very little oil until crisp.later grind the leaves into a pd.cook the basmathi rice with water and after it cools down it should be fluffed.in the same pan,heat the remaining oil and add onions,green chillies,mace,cardamom,cloves,bayleaf,cinnamon,shahjeera,star anise and fry until the onion is light brown on medium flame.now add the ginger&garlic paste and fry until the raw smell disappears.tip in the mushrooms and fry on high heat until the water from the mushrooms evaporates completely and the mushroom is soft.add the rice,salt and curry leaf pd,garam masala and mix well

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BEETROOT SALAD WITH FETA CHESSE

required:olive oil-2 tsp,beetroots-2 small,coriander leaves-few chopped,lemon juice-3 tsp,black pepper pd-2 pinches,salt-a pinch,feta cheese-few thin slices,garlic clove-1 chopped

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method
peel the beets and cut them into round,even slices.take a pan and add the olive oil.when the oil is warm add the beets,garlic and cover for a min.open the cover and tip in pepper pd,salt and mix.wait until the beets are soft and also crunchy.turn off add lime juice[reserve some],coriander and mix well.arrange them in a plate and top with feta cheese.then pour little lime juice on the feta.feta can be replaced by paneer

POUND CAKE

required:eggs-4,sugar,butter,maida or all purpose flour,baking pd-2 tsp,vanilla essence-1 tsp,cardamom pd-1/2 tsp
method
crack the eggs in a bowl and measure the weight.also weigh flour,sugar and butter seperately.all the four ingredients should be of equal weight.pass the flour and baking pd through a sieve and keep them aside.cream the sugar with butter.then add eggs and nicely mix without any lumps.add the flour little by little to this to make a smooth batter.take an aluminium tin and apply melted butter on all sides.dust the tin with flour and then pour the cake batter into it.tap the tin for the batter to settle down.preheat the oven at 350F and then bake for 45 min in the same temperature.check with a tooth pick in the middle after 40-42 min and if it comes out clean the cake is ready.

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CHICKEN SEEKH KABAB

required:minced chicken-1/2 kg,roasted chanadal pd-2 handfuls,salt-according to taste,red chilli pd-1&1/4 th tsp,green chillies-2 or 3 finely chopped,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp,coriander leaves-finely chopped,lime juice-1/2 lemon,garam masala-1/2 tsp,oil or butter-to fry-1 tbsp
method
soak 8"skewers for 30 min in water.grind the chanadal and add to the chicken mince.mix all the other ingredients along with this. put the chicken on the skewers.use a wet hand if required to evenly spread the chicken across the skewer.put them on a heated pan with oil and keep turning the skewers at regular intervals to cook.

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WATERMELON AND FETA CHEESE SALAD

required:seedless watermelon diced-3 cups,feta cheese diced-few cubes-1/4 th cup,lemon juice-3 tsp,

mint leaves-3 finely chopped,chaat masala-to sprinkle about 1 tsp

method

mix everything well with lightly and serve

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SWISS CHARD STIR FRY

required:swiss chard or bachali kura-1 big bunch,garlic cloves-3 roughly chopped,oil-1 tbsp,salt-according to taste,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-1/4 th tsp
method
heat the oil and tip in cumin seeds,garlic.tip in the roughly chopped leaves along with red chilli pd and stirfry.when the leaves are little soft add salt to finish it

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EGG DROP SOUP

required:low sodium chicken broth-3 cups or use chicken stock cubes dissolved in water,eggs-3,spring onions-green chopped,ajinamoto-2 pinches,salt-according to taste,white pepper pd-3 pinches
method
crack and beat the eggs well.heat the stock water and when it comes to a boil, add the eggs and stir.immediately tip in salt,pepper pd,ajinamoto and spring onions.turn off while the eggs are still soft.

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GRAPE,WALNUT AND CHEESE APPETIZER

required:red or green or black grapes,string or feta cheese- small cubes,walnut halves 
method
wash the grapes nicely and wipe them dry.take the cocktail picks and insert them through the walnuts,cheese and grapes as shown.

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PRAWN PASTA

required:butter-1 tbsp,cream-8 tsp or half and half-3/4 th cup,3 handfuls-medium sized prawns,garlic cloves-7 or 8 roughly chopped,white pepper pd-1tsp,processed cheese grated-8 tsp,salt-3 pinches,tricolour farfalle pasta-500 g,mixed herbs-optional,water-3/4 th cup
method
cook the pasta according to the instructions on the pack or until aldente.add little salt and olive oil to the water while cooking the pasta.take a wide pan and melt the butter.tip in the garlic and prawns together and fry until the prawns slightly change colour.add water and cook the prawns until soft.now add the cream,pepper pd,cheese and cooked pasta.mix well on medium flame.adjust the salt and also tip in mixed herbs.add milk to this to make it more creamier or substitute cream with milk

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BHINDI JAIPURI

required:ladies finger or okra thinly sliced diagonally-1/4 th kg,cumin pd-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,cornflour-for dusting,chickpea flour-1tsp,riceflour- 2tsp,turmeric pd-2 pinches,red chilli pd-1 tsp,lemon juice-1 tsp

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method

put the ladies finger on a plate.sprinkle cornflour and nicely dust them.now add chickpea flour,riceflour,cumin pd,salt,red chilli pd,turmeric pd and mix well.mix all this with a wet hand.put these pieces of ladies finger seperately into the hot oil while not crowding the pan.wait until they are golden brown and then remove with a slotted spoon.

PINEAPPLE AND MOZARELLA SALAD

required:pineapple diced-2 cups,iceburg lettuce few leaves chopped or torn,limejuice-3 tsp,honey-3 to 4 tsp,salt-according to taste,black pepper pd-1/4 th tsp,mozarella cheese cubes-1/2 cup or grated mozarella
method
mix honey with salt,pepper pd,lime juice.now mix pineapple,mozarella,lettuce leaves.pour the limejuice mix on this and mix very lightly.serve immediately

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CORIANDER PRAWNS

required:green chillies-6,ginger&garlic paste-1 tbsp,turmeric pd-a pinch,prawns-medium sized-3 handfuls,onion-1 big finely chopped,garam masala pd-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,coriander-1 big bunch with stems,cloves-2,cardamom-2,cinnamon-1/2" piece,oil-3 tbsp
method
heat a pan with oil and tip in cardamom,cloves,cinnamon.immediately tip in green chillies,onion,turmeric pd,salt and fry until the onions are light brown.now add the ginger&garlic paste and saute until oil appears on the surface.now add the prawns and keep covered for a minute.open the lid and saute until the prawns are almost cooked.meanwhile wash,chop and grind the coriander to a smooth paste.now add the paste to the prawns and mix well.lastly add garam masala and turn off after a min.

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