Friday, October 3, 2025

PISTACHIO MILK WITH CHIA SEEDS

required:pistachios-3 tbsp,water-2&1/2 cups,chia seeds-1 tbsp,date syrup-2 tbsp,stevia-1 sachet

method

soak chia seeds in some water for 6 hours.roast and soak pistachios for 5-6 hours.add date syrup to the pistachios and grind with water.strain and add soaked chia seeds.if toasted the pistachio milk be in a different colour and if not toasted it will be in green colour.keep refrigerated and consume within 4 days.


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Monday, September 29, 2025

SPINACH WITH PEANUTS

required:1/2 kg baby spinach,turmeric pd-a pinch,salt-according to taste,roasted peanuts-2 tbsp,garlic-1 clove,dry red chillies-3 broken,mustard seeds-1/4 th tsp,curry leaves-few,uraddal-1 tsp,oil-2 tbsp

method

crush the garlic with the peanuts.

cover and cook spinach on medium flame until wilted.open the lid and increase the flame to evaporate the water.now take a seperate pan and heat it up.pour oil into it.when the oil is hot add mustard seeds,dry red chillies,uraddal,turmeric pd one after the other.when mustards pop add curry leaves, spinach,salt and stir fry.lastly add the peanuts and garlic.mix well.serve with rice.


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Thursday, September 25, 2025

TAPIOCA PEARLS MIXTURE

required:nylon big size tapioca pearls-1/2 cup,oil-3 tsp,curry leaves-few,salt-3 pinches,red chilli powder-2 pinches,peanuts-2 tbsp

method

mix oil and tapioca pearls on a airfryer liner sheet.preheat the airfryer at 350 for 7 minutes and then place the liners with pearls inside.air fry at 390 for 20 minutes.add a couple of minutes if required.when still hot tip in salt,red chilli pd and mix well.now seperately put the raw peanuts mixed with little oil in the airfryer at 375 for 6 minutes and for the 6th minute remove the basket and add the curry leaves to it,mix everything well together along with enough salt and red chilli powder



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Monday, September 22, 2025

SEMIYA[VERMICELLI] KESARI

required:roasted semiya-1 cup,water-little more than 2&1/2 cups,ghee-4 tbsp,sugar-3/4th cup,cashews-few,raisins-few,cardamom powder-2 pinches

method

heat the ghee in a pan.fry the vermicelli in ghee for 30 sec and then pour water and cook covered.when all the water is almost evapourated add the sugar,cardamom pd and mix lightly.keep mixing until almost the melted sugar water disappears.heat a tsp of ghee and fry the cashews,raisins.when the raisins puff up add to the kesari.



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Friday, September 19, 2025

RAJMA AND CHICKPEA SALAD

required:rajma soaked overnight and cooked with salt-1/2 cup,canned chickpeas-250 g g,salt-according to taste,english cucumber-1/2 finely chopped,firm tomato-1/2 deseeded and finely chopped,red onion-finely chopped,black pepper pd-1/4 th tsp,lemon-1 big

method

drain the chickpeas, wash them well.alternatively chickpeas also can be soaked overnight and cooked with salt seperately.mix chickpeas,rajma,cucumber,onion,tomato in a bowl.add salt,pepper powder and lemon juice to taste and mix well.even fresh coriander or mint can be added to this.


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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

WATERMELON AND CHIA SEED DRINK

 required:yellow water melon{or red},chia seeds-1/2 tbsp,sugar[optional]

method

dice the water melon and save a quarter piece of it.blend and make juice of the rest of the pulp and pass through a sieve.dice the saved piece into tiny pieces.add these pieces to the juice.now add chia seeds to the juice.put the juice in the refrigerator for two hours and serve


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Thursday, January 9, 2025

CAJUN CHICKEN

required:garlic powder-3 tsp,onion powder-3 tsp,cumin powder-2 tsp,red chilli powder-2 tsp,italian seasoning-3 tsp,sweet or smoked paprika powder-3 tsp,black pepper powder-1 tsp,salt-according to taste,oil-3 tbsp,chicken-150 lbs

method

cut boneless thigh pieces into small pieces.mix with all the above ingredients and put in a ziplock bag.with the help of a dough rolling pin try to break down the chicken.marinate for 3- 4 hours covered in the friz.

cook them in a preheated oven or airfryer at 400 F.keep checking and turn off when the chicken is cooked



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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

YELLOW CUCUMBER AND MUSHROOM CURRY

required:mustard seeds-1/4 th tsp,cumin seeds-1/4th tsp,1 small onion-finely chopped,green chilli-1 slit,turmeric pd-1/4th tsp,red chilli pd-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,cucumber diced-300g,mushrooms button-250 g blanched,warm water-1 cup,ginger&garlic paste[optional]-1/2 tsp,cream-optional,curry leaves-few

method

deseed the cucumber and remove any pulp underneath,if the seeds are bitter.take a pan and pop the mustards.tip in cumin seeds,onion,green chilli,turmeric pd,curry leaves,ginger&garlic paste one after the other.when the onion sweats add cucumber,red chilli pd and saute for a min.add the mushrooms and cover.after a min add water and cover until the vegetables are cooked.lastlly serve with cream



 

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Tuesday, January 7, 2025

STUFFED DATES

required: mejdool dates-few,cream cheese,readymade caramel sauce,pecans or anyother dry fruits.

method

cut the mejdool dates.open them and flatten them so that they sit on the plate.fill them up with cream cheese.top them with chopped pecans.drizzle caramel sauce on top



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Saturday, January 4, 2025

EGGPLANTS IN PEANUT SAUCE

required: brinjal-1/2 kg,tomatoes-2 finely chopped,oil-2 tbsp,roasted peanuts-2 handfuls,water-250 ml,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,garlic cloves-2,oil-2 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/4 th tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,onion-finely chopped-3/4 th cup,curry leaves-1 sprig

method

grind the peanuts with garlic and little water.dice the brinjal.put them simultaneously in salted water.heat a pan with oil and pop the mustards.tip in cumin seeds,onion,curry leaves,turmeric pd and fry until the onion sweats.then add the tomatoes and keep covered.when the tomatoes are half cooked add the brinjal which is squeezed from water.add salt and cover until the brinjal is soft.now add the peanut milk,red chilli pd and the remaining water.cover until the garlic is cooked.


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