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
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.
required:bay leaf-1/2,clove-1,cinnamon-a small piece,onion-2 handfuls finely chopped,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,turmeric pd-a pinch,garam masala pd-1/4 th tsp,water-1 cup,fresh peeled green peas-283 g,oil-1 2 tbsp,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp
method
heat the oil and tip in bayleaf,clove,cinnamon.as soon as they change colour put the onions,salt,turmeric pd in and fry until tanslucent.add ginger&garlic paste and saute until the raw smell disappears.add the green peas and stir fry for a minute.tip in red chilli pd,garam masala and add water and cover until the peas are cooked
required:garlic clove-1 fnely chopped,finely chopped green chilli-1,cabbage-thinly sliced 2 handfuls, red onion thinly sliced-1 handful, green beans-4 finely sliced,tomato -1 finely chopped,salt-according to taste,red chilli pd-2 pinches,butter-1 tbsp,olive oil-2 tsp,water-1/2 lt,purple sweet potato-1&1/2 cups boiled and mashed
method
take a thick bottomed pan and add butter,olive oil.immediately put garlic,green chilli.when the garlic smell emanates put onion,cabbage,green beans and stir fry. when the onion sweats;tip in the tomato,salt and cook until tomato is mushy.add the red chilli pd,sweet potato and mix well.pour water and cook until all the flavours are mixed well and blend with a hand blender.also cheese can be added to this.
required:paneer-50 g,green chillies-3,chickpea flour-1 cup,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,white radish-1 medium size,oil-to feep dry,salt-to taste
method
peel and grate the radish.wash and finely chop the radish greens.also grate the paneer. egg can also be substituted instead of paneer.mix everything well with salt,cumin,green chillies,red chilli pd and lastly chickpea flour.drop the mixture slowly into the moderately heated oil by seperating the mixture with fingers.fry until golden
required:green apple-1,200 g of smoked salmon-200g,olive oil-2 tsp,black pepper-2 pinches,salt-2 pinches,lemon juice-1&1/2 lemons,corn chips-2 handfuls,almond slices-2 tbsp,green leaves[mixed-baby chard,baby spinach,baby kale],pickled ginger-few pieces
method
chop the apple into thin pieces after removing the seeds.put lemon juice onto the apple.tear the salmon to bite sized pieces and ginger into small pieces.also crush the corn chips a little.now mix everything well
required:bartlett pear{not asian}cubed and deseeded-1,avacado-2 small peel and cube,balsamic vinegar-to drizzle[optional],mixed salad leaves or baby kale leaves-3 handfuls,pomegrante seeds-2 handfuls,chickpeas-400 g,olive oil-1 tbsp,salt-according to taste,black pepper pd-1/2 tsp,lemon-1 big
method
soak and boil the chickpeas until soft or use canned chickpeas.mix pear and avacado very lightly.add chickpeas,leaves,pomegranate seeds,olive oil,black pepper pd,salt,lemon juice and mix well.drizzle balsamic vinegar if necessary.
required:scallions-1 bunch,salt-a pinch,any cooking oil-2 tsp
method
finely chop the green part of scallions.mix well with salt and then add oil.this serves as an accompaniment for fried rice
required:crab meat-450g,mayonnaise-3 tbsp,green chilies-4 finely chopped,coriander-finely chopped few sprigs,salt-1/4 th tsp,panko bread crumbs-3 tbsp,oil-for shallow frying
method
drain any water from crab meat and mix with mayonnaise,green chillies,coriander,salt,bread crumbs,coriander.make balls of this mixture and flatten them.shallow fry in hot oil until golden on both sides
required:400 g of potatoes peeled and cubed,red chilli pd-3/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,oil-2 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/4th tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,uraddal-1/2 tsp,watercress-3 bunches washed and chopped,curry leaves-few
method
heat a thick bottomed pan and pour oil into it.tip in mustard seeds and then uraddal.also add curry leaves after the dal changes colornow add the potatoes,turmeric pd and stir fry until slightly golden.tip in salt and when add the red chilli pd.add the watercress and mix well.wait until the leaves turn soft and turn off.adjust any salt if required
required:roohafza-3 tsp,mint leaves-10 crushed,amchoor-1/2 tsp,basil leaves-3 crushed,black salt-1/4 th tsp,lemon-1,soda water-300 ml
method
squeeze the lemon and mix everything well.
required:coriander-1 big bunch,mint leaves-a handful,ginger-a small piece,green chillies-3,salt-to taste,garlic-1 clove[optional],black salt-3/4th tsp,green apple-1 deseeded,salt-according to taste,lemon juice-3 or 4 tsp
method
remove any thick stems from coriander.wash the coriander well and chop roughly.also prep the apple.wash the mint leaves.grind everything together.add salt and black salt little by little.serve with kababs or apply as a sandwich spread
required:black seedless or grapes with seeds-1 kg,citric acid-2 tsp,granulated sugar-according to taste,water-1 ltr,grape essence-2 tsp
method
blanch the grapes in hot water and then immediately put them in ice water. drain and put the grapes in a bowl along with little sugar and massage them gently so that the pulp and skin seperates.discard the skin and put the pulp back into a vessel with water.add citric acid and heat it up to a boil.turn offf and add the essence.when it comes to room temperature store in a clean container.this stays good for 10 days. in the refrigerator.basil seeds can be soaked for 15 min and added as and when required to this juice.
if you dilute the juice more with water you will have to add more sugar.
required:oil-4 tbsp,chicken boneless thigh pieces-750g,lemon juice-3 tsp,onion-1 medium finely chopped,curry leaves-10 sprigs, green chillies-6,ghee-2 tsp,ginger&garlic paste-1&1/2 tbsp,water-1/2 cup,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste
method
take ghee and heat it up.fry the curry leaves in the ghee until crisp.remove to a plate and also fry the green chillies until they change colour in the same pan.
marinate the chicken overnight in the friz with lemon juice and salt.add ginger&garlic paste, turmeric pd,onions to the chicken and cook the chicken covered on medium to high flame.if required add warm water and cook if the chicken is not cooked in its juices.
take another pan and heat the oil.put the cooked chicken into the oil and fry for sometime.lastly add the ground paste and saute.adjust any salt and turn off.
required:2 cups of black eyed peas,green chillies-5,ginger-1" piece,cumin seeds-3/4th tsp,salt-according to taste,water-to grind,oil-few spoons,raw rice-1&1/2 tbsp
method
soak blackeyed peas overnight along with rice.drain and next day morning grind with green chillies,ginger,cumin seeds,salt and water to make thick and easy spreadable batter like dosa.heat a seasoned tawa and spread the batter evenly and cook on medium to high heat.when the batter changes colour pour few drops of oil around the dosa and in the middle to make it crisp.fold and remove to a plate
required:idli batter-for 4 idli's,drumstick leaf pd-1 tsp
method
pour the idli batter into the idli moulds.add a pinch of powdered leaves onto the batter and swirl in different ways.
required:masoordal-1&1/2 cups,yellow moongdal-1&1/2 cups,cumin seeds-3/4 th tsp,dry red chillies-4,salt-according to taste,ginger-1&1/2" piece,water-to soak,oil-few spoons
method
keep the dals soaked along with cumin seeds,dry red chillies after washing nicely for three times.soak for atleast 4 to 5 hours.grind everything with enough water.also add chopped ginger and salt.make dosas with oil.
required:dosa batter-3 cups,drumstick leaves pd-1 tbsp,salt- to taste,oil or ghee[to make dosa]-few tsp
method
mix already fermented dosa batter with drumstick leaves powder and make dosas.serve with some peanut or coconut chutney
required:yellow cucumber-250g,green chillies-4,curry leaves-4 handfuls,garlic cloves-3,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,tumeric pd-a pinch,oil-1 tbsp,tamarind paste-1/2 tsp
for tempering:oil-1 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/4th tsp,uraddal-1/2 tsp,chanadal-1/2 tsp,curry leaves-few
method
heat the oil in a pan and fry the curry leaves until crispy.remove to a plate and fry the green chillies in the same pan until they change colour.dice the cucumber into small pieces.now grind garlic cloves,curry leaves,cumin seeds,turmeric pd,salt,green chillies together.add the tamarind paste and grind again.mix the cucumber pieces and this paste together.adjust salt and tamrind paste if required.
prepare the tempering by heating the oil and tipping in the above mentioned ingredients one after the other into the oil.when they change colour add to the chutney and mix well.
required:oil-3 tbsp,smoked salmon-1 cup,eggs-5,curry leaves-few,green chillies-2 finely chopped,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,garlic chilli pd-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,coriander-finely chopped,turmeric powder-1/4 th tsp
method
put the smoked salmon in water and wash nicely to remove any excess salt,heat the oil in a pan and fry the cumin seeds,onion,green chillies,curry leaves all together,tip in some turmeric pd and next add the salmon when the onion is translucent.after a min pour in the eggs.and mix well.tip in coriander and salt,garlic chilli powder.
required:sweet peppers[red,orange,yellow]one each-thinly sliced,green chillies-4 finely chopped,cumin seeds-1/4 th tsp,amaranth leaves finely chopped-3 handfuls,chickpea flour-1&1/2 cups,water-leass than 1/4 th cup,salt-according to taste,oil-to deep fry
method
mix sweet peppers,cumin seeds,salt,amaranth well and keep it aside for 5 min.next add the chickpea flour and mix well.adjust the salt if required.sprinkle little water and mix again.deep fry by dropping small amounts of mixture in oil.once dropped into oil reduce the flame to cook evenly.
required:arbi or colocasia-250 g,cornflour for dusting-1/4 th cup,salt-as required
method
peel and wash the arbi nicely.use a mandolin and make thin round slices.season the cornflour with salt.dust the arbi slices with cornflour and tap them so that there is no extra flour.deep fry.
required:carmalized onion dip or feta tzatziki dip,sweetpeppers-few
method
serve the sweetpeppers with both the two dips or anyone dip
required:celery-500 g,beetroot medium size-4,ginger-1" piece,limejuice-3 tsp
method
peel the ginger and beetroots.roughly chop beetroots.extract juice from celery,ginger,beetroot.add lemon juice to taste.
required:dry red chillies-5,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,uraddal-1&1/2 tsp,chanadal-1&1/2 tsp,sour buttermilk-2 cups[slightly thick],rice rawa-1 cup,curry leaves-few
method
soak the rawa in buttermilk for 30 min.take a deep bottomed vessel and heat it up.pour oil and tip in mustard seeds,broken red chillies.next add the uraddal,chanadal,curry leaves and when the dals change colour pour in the rawa mixture and cover until cooked.sliced onions also can be added in the tempering.
required:rasberries,blackberries,strawberries,golden berries,blue berries
method
take few berries each and wash the berries.core the strawberries. mix them together.serve with a tooth pick.
required:white button mushrooms-250g,onion-1 medium finely chopped,green chillies-2 finely chopped,garam masala pd-1/4 th tsp,garlic chilli pd-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,cumin seeds-1/4th tsp,curry leaves-few,eggs-5,turmeric pd-1/4th tsp,oil-3 tbsp,coriander leaves-finely chopped a handful
method
roughly chop mushrooms and onion in a chopper.heat the pan with oil.tip in cumin seeds,onions and mushrooms,green chillies,curry leaves,turmeric pd.stirfry on high heat.when the moisture completely evaporates, pour in the eggs.wait until the eggs are not runny and tip in garlic chilli pd,salt,garam masala,coriander.mix well and turn off.
required:kiwi-1 yellow{or green},dragon fruit-1 red,dragon fuit-1 yellow,mango-1, red chilli pd-a pinch,chaat masala-2 pinches,black salt-1 pinch
method
scoop the fruits after peeling and arrange them so that the red dragon fruit doesnt bleed over the rest.sprinkle some chat masala,black salt,red chilli pd on top.
required:oil-2 tbsp,dry red chilli-1 broken,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,curry leaves-few,snake gourd-1/2 kg,turmeric pd-2 pinches,coconut grated-1/4 th cup,garlic chilli pd
method
mix snake gourd pieces with salt and nicely mix.prepare a tempering with mustard seeds,dry red chilli,uraddal,curry leaves.add the snake gourd pieces into it and cover.open the lid and check in between.when the vegetable becomes soft tip in grated coconut.fry until the raw smell of the coconut goes away.tip in garlic chilli pd finally and turn off.
required:mint-2 or 3 leaves,mango-1,dragon fruit yellow-1,lemon juice-1 tsp
method
peel the mango and blend along with chopped dragon fruit,mint leaves,lemon juice.serve into two glasses.
method
fry the kale leaves in half the oil until wilted.remove to a plate.fry the uraddal,chanadal,green chillies together until they change colour in the remaining oil.
now grind the garlic,cumin,uraddal,chanadal,tamarind paste,green chillies together.lastly add the leaves,salt and grind on whipper mode.remove and mix curd.serve with chapathi or rice.
required:watermelon-1 medium or 1 ltr juice, baby kale leaves-3 to 4 handfuls,tagine-1&1/2 tsp
method
remove any thick stems from baby kale leaves.blend until the kale leaves and watermelon is mixed very well.strain so that the watermelon seeds if any will be removed.
required:coconut water-414 ml,baby kale leaves-3 handfuls,yellow honey dragon fruit-1
method
remove any thick stems from kale leaves if any.blend everything together.
required:1/4 th cup-coconut creamer[already has sweetener} or thick coconut milk,coconut water-414 ml, baby kale-4 handfuls
method
remove any thick stems from the kale leaves.blend everything well.add sugar to taste if adding coconut milk
required:340g-babycorn,ginger finely chopped-1&1/2" piece,green chillies-6,cornflour-4 tbsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,onion-finely chopped-1/2 cup,coriander-finely chopped little
method
blanch babycorn and grind coarsely.squeeze out any water and mix with other ingredients and shape into vadas.deep fry
required:beetroots-2 medium size,carrots-2 medium,ginger-1" piece,apple-1
method
peel and chop beetroot.remove apple seeds and peel ginger.put everything in a juicer and extract juice.mix well
required:cuties or small oranges-7,dragon fruit-1 yellow
method
use a citrus juicer and juice the oranges.peel the dragon fruit.blend both dragon fruit and orange juice together.
required:idli rice-1cup,coconut-1/2 cup grated,chanadal-3/4 th cup,toordal-1/2 cup,moongdal-1/4 th cup,uraddal-1/4 th tsp,cumin seeds-1/4 th tsp,hing-2 pinches,water-to grind,dry red chillies-4,curry leaves-few chopped,onion-1 small finely chopped,coriander-finely chopped,salt-according to taste,hing-2 pinches,oil-few spoons
method
soak the dals,dry red chillies and rice for 3 hours.grind coconut pieces also along with dals if not using grated coconut.grind to make the batter little coarse and slightly thinner than dosa batter.mix cumin seeds,hing,coriander leaves,curry leaves,onion,keep aside for an hour and make dosas.spread as thinly as possible and flip and cook on the other side as well with help of little oil.
required:eggs-3,dill leaves-1 small bunch[only thin stems] chopped roughly,onion-1 small finely chopped,green chillies-2 finely chopped,cumin seeds-1/4th tsp,red chilli pd-1/4 th tsp,lemon juice-1/2 tsp[optional],salt-according to taste,oil-4tsp
method
heat the pan and pour oil into it.mix everything well and pour slowly onto the pan.cook on medium flame and once it sets turn to the other side and cook.serve with rice
required:chanadal-1 heaped cup,1/2 cup-moongdal,uraddal-1/2 cup,ginger-3 tsp grated,onion chopped-3/4 th cup,curry leaves few-chopped,mint leaves few-chopped,coriander leaves chopped-few,green chillies-4,cloves-4,cinnamon-1" piece,saunf-1/4th tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,oil-for deep frying
method
soak cinnamon,cloves,dals together for 3 hours.drain and grind coarsely.mix all the chopped leaves,saunf,cumin,onion,salt,green chillies,ginger to the mix and make even sized balls.if the mix is too dry use wet hands to make the balls.flatten them and gently drop into moderately hot oil.fryon both sides until golden brown.
proportions can also be changed for this recipe.use moongdal-1/4 th cup and uraddal-1/4 th cup instead
or the other option is to use uraddal-1/2 cup and moongdal-1/4 th cup
required:mango juice fresh-250 ml,toddy palm seed-1 roughly chopped,rose syrup[optional]-to decorate the glass,subja seeds-1 tsp
method
soak the sabja seeds for 15 min in just enough water.combine mango juice,toddy palm seed along with sabja seeds and pour into a glass.
required:curryleaves with stem-4,sugar-1 tsp,ginger-a tiny piece,lemon juice-2 tsp,water-300 ml
method
blend everything well and strain
required:muskmelon-2cups,orange-1 small,carrot juice-1 cup,salt-2 pinches,black pepper pd-1 pinch,dry ginger powder-1/4 th tsp
method
blend every thing together and strain.
required:oil-3 tbsp,cloves-2,green cardamom-1,cinnamon-1" piece,small size prawns-2 lb,methi leaves-1 big bunch,tomatoes-2 medium finely chopped,onion-1&1/2 large size,green chilli-1 slit,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,ginger&garlic paste-2 tbsp,red chilli pd-1&1/4th tsp,garam masala pd-1 heaped tsp,salt-according to taste,water-3/4 th cup
method
heat a pan and pour oil into it.tip in cloves,cardamom,cinnamon and when they change colour; tip in onions,green chillies,turmeric pd,salt and stirfry until light golden.then add the ginger&garlic paste and saute until it changes colour.add the tomatoes,chilli pd and cook till tomotoes become soft.add the methi leaves and mix well.after 30 sec add the prawns and saute for a min.pour enough water and cook agin.add garam masala after the gravy thickens slightly.turn off after the desired consistency.
if adding already cooked prawns from costco,drain and put them in hot water for a min inorder to remove any fishy smell.frozen methi leaves also can be added in case fresh methi is not available.
required:coconut milk-3/4 th cup,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,onion-1 medium finely chopped,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp,coriander chopped-little,curry pd-1 tsp,chickpeas canned and rinsed-440g,water-1 cup,oil-2 tbsp,turmeric pd-2 pinches,cloves-2,cinnamon-1" piece,bayleaf-1
method
heat a pan and pour oil.tip in cinnamon,bayleaf,cloves.after few sec tip in and fry the onions until light golden in colour.next add ginger&garlic paste and stir fry.add turmeric pd,curry powder,red chilli pd,chickpeas,salt and saute for a min.pour coconut milk,water and cook for sometime until the raw taste of the coconut goes away
required:nannari syrup without artificial flavourings-1&1/2 tbsp,sabja seeds-1 tsp soaked, chilled milk-200 ml
method
soak tha sabja seeds or tukmaria seeds for 30 min.mix everything together and refrigerate to serve cold
required: lady finger bananas-3,tahini-1&1/2 tbsp,cocoa pd-2 tsp, chilled milk-250 ml.
method
blend everything together until smooth
required:mango pulp-3/4th cup,tahini-1 tbsp,water-3/4 th cup chilled
method
blend everything together until smooth
required: cold mango pulp-3/4 th cup,coriander leaves-2 sprigs[not stems],spinach-2 handfuls, cold water-1/2 cup
method
blend everything well until smooth
