required:oil-2 tbsp, cumin seeds-1 tsp, dry red chilli-1 broken,onion-1 large finely chopped,g&g paste-1/2 tbsp, green chilli-1 slit,cauliflower-1 medium head,then brinjal-1/4 th kg,coriander pd-1 tsp, turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp, salt-according to taste, red chilli pd-1&1/2 tsp
method
dice the brinjal and put the pieces in salted water for sometime.later squeeze out the water from the brinjal and use them.separate the florets of cauliflower and blanch them.take a thick bottomed pan and pour the oil.when the oil is hot; tip in cumin seeds, dry red chilli, green chilli.next add the onion,turmeric pd and fry until light golden in colour.put the ginger&garlic paste and fry nicely.tip in squeezed brinjal and cover for half min on high flame.remove the lid and tip in cauliflower,red chilli pd,coriander pd,salt and cover until the vegetables are soft.
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required:chandal-1/2 cup,sonamasoori rice-1&little less than 1/2 cup, mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-1 heaped tsp, coriander pd-1 tbsp, green chillies-3 slit,dry red chillies-2 broken,salt-according to taste, turmeric pd- 2 pinches,coriander-few leaves,water-4&1/4 th cups,oil-1 tbsp
method
soak chandal for 25 min.also soak the rice for 20 min.take a pressure cooker and heat up the oil.pop the mustards and tip in dry red chillies,cumin seeds, green chillies,tumeric pd.when the chillies change colour add chanadal,coriander pd, rice and stir fry for few sec.add water and close the lid.keep the flame high and turn off after 3 whistles.add coriander after the pressure goes down
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required:cucumber-200 g,peanuts dry roasted-1/2 cup, tamarind paste-1 tsp, green chillies-10 long, cumin seeds-1 tsp,garlic cloves-2 or 3,salt-according to taste, turmeric pd-a pinch, coriander-little,oil-1 tbsp, tomato-1 small chopped
method
peel the cucumber and check to see if the seeds are bitter .if bitter remove them and also the soft part underneath the seeds.use the remaining cucumber.fry the green chillies in oil by covering with a lid until they change colour.now add tomato to the same pan as the green chillies and fry until the juice of the tomato dries up a little.tip in turmeric pd into the pan. now grind green chillies, tomato,garlic,cumin seeds,peanuts,tamarind paste in a whipper mode or coarsely grind.lastly add the cucumber and grind coarsely.mix salt and sprinkle some coriander
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required:dessicated coconut-40 g,maida or all purpose flour-60 g, baking pd-1/8 th tsp,icing sugar-40 g, salted butter-30g,milk-4 tsp
method
if using unsalted butter add 2 pinches of salt to the dough.butter should be in room temperature.cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl with a spatula.sieve the maida and baking pd.add desiccated coconut to the sugar mixture.also add the flour to the same bowl.make a dough by adding milk.divide the dough in equal portions.make round balls and flatten them.dust them with desiccated coconut.put them on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven for 180 c or 302 F for 10 min.
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required;baby spinach roughly chopped-about 250 g or 9 oz, onion-chopped-2 tbsp, black cumin or shahjeera-1 tsp,ginger&garlic paste-1/4 tsp,turmeric pd-a pinch, white pepper pd-little, salt-according to taste, red chilli pd-little,oil-1 tbsp
method
heat a pan with oil and tip in onion,shahjeera and fry until the onion sweats.now tip in turmeric,ginger &garlic paste, turmeric pd and fry until the raw smell disappears.tip in spinach and stir fry until it wilts.simultaneously tip in red chilli pd and pepper pd.do not cover while frying the spinach
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required:barley-2 cups,sona masoori rice-1 cup, whole deskinned uraddal-1 cup, methi seeds-3/4 th tsp, salt-according to taste,water-for grinding, oil-to make dosa
method
soak the rice,methi seeds and barley together for 4 hours.soak uraddal separately for 4 hours.grind uraddal in the wet grinder until smooth with enough water to keep the grinder moving.remove to a vessel.also grind rice, methi seeds,barley to a smooth paste with enough water in the same grinder.mix this with the uraddal batter, salt and let this ferment for 7-8 hours.then make dosa's as usual
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required:salmon-few pieces of a boneless fillet, taco seasoning-1/2 cup,salt-according to taste,oil-little to grease the pan
method
the store bought taco seasoning already has salt in it but when sprinkled on the fish little more salt is required.for every half cup of taco seasoning approximately 2 pinches of salt is required.put the taco seasoning on a plate.place the cleaned salmon pieces on top of the seasoning and let the pieces to be dusted with the powder only on one side.place them on the greased and heated pan.the seasoned side should face the oil.now sprinkle the taco seasoning on top of the salmon pieces.when the bottom is fried ,flip and fry on the other side.fry on medium flame because the pan is already hot and it takes time to sprinkle the taco seasoning also.if any of the salmon pieces are thick they can be halved carefully with a knife so that all the pieces can cook evenly.
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