required:curry cut chicken with bones[450 g or 1 lb],black pepper pd-1 tsp,red chilli pd-1/4 th tsp,green chilli-1 large,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,water-4 or 5 cups,tomatoes-2 medium cut into chunks,oil-1 tbsp,garam masala pd-1/2 tsp,bayleaf-1,coriander small bunch-chopped,coriander pd-2 tsp,salt-according to taste,garlic cloves-5,shallots-3 medium,cumin seeds-2 tsp
method
grind green chilli,garlic,shallots,cumin seeds into coarse paste.heat oil in a deep bottomed vessel and tip in bay leaf.then add the chicken and fry for 2 min.add tomatoes,ground paste,pepper pd,turmeric pd,coriander pd,red chilli pd and mix well and fry for 2 min.pour water and cook on a medium flame to high flame. when the oil floats on top;add salt,garam masala,coriander and turn off after a min.
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required:sabudana or tapioca-1 heaped cup,riceflour-1 heaped cup,salt-according to taste,green chillies-4 finely chopped,coriander chopped-little,curry leaves-few chopped,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,onion medium size-finely chopped,oil-to deep fry
method
soak the sabudana or tapioca in water for 5-6 hours.pour enough water to immerse the tapioca.cover it.after soaking remove any excess water and grind coarsely.add riceflour,cumin seeds,green chillies,coriander to the mix,make balls of equal size and flatten them.deep fry until onions appear almost brown in a medium flame.
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required:ladies finger[bhendi]-3/4th kg,salted boondi or masala boondi store bought or homemade-1/2 cup,cumin pd-1/2 tsp,coriander pd-little,curry leaves-few,red chilli pd-as required,salt-accordiing to taste,oil-to deep fry
method
wash,wipe and chop the ladies finger.deep fry and remove onto a paper towel.take another pan and add little oil.add curry leaves,fried bhendi,boondi,cumin pd,coriander pd,salt and toss well on heat.if
adding masala boondi adjust salt,red chilli pd accordingly.serve with rice.this can be prepared without deepfry bhindi also.
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required:spinach leaves-2 handfuls,coriander-1 handful,green chilli-finely chopped-1,shallot-1 finely chopped[optional],cumin pd-1/4th tsp,water-to make a pliable dough,wheatflour-4 cups,salt-according to taste,oil-few spoons
method
grind the washed spinach leaves with coriander.add salt,cumin pd to the wheatflour and mix well.add the spinach puree and mix.alternately shallot and green chilli can also be ground along with the spinach and added.if required add water to make a pliable but not sticky dough.rest the dough for 10 min to 30 min.roll out the chapathi's with a rolling pin.use the dry wheat flour for dusting.add little oil to fry the chapathi's on both sides
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required:310 g green chana or garbanzo frozen,large red onion finely chopped-1,ground green chillies-5,ginger-1&1/2 "piece,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,oil-3 tbsp,coriander-chopped,salt-according to taste,large tomatoes-2,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,water-3 to 3&1/2 cups
method
in a mixie jar grind tomatoes,ginger.heat the oil and tip in cumin seeds and then onion,green chilli paste,salt,turmeric pd.fry the onions until they change colour and add the tomato puree.also fry the tomato puree until the oil seperates.add the chana and water.cook for two whistles on high flame.open the lid after pressure goes down.cook for sometime on medium flame until the gravy reaches the desired consistency
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required:catfish pieces-6,red chilli pd-1 tsp,ginger&garlic paste-1 tbsp,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,salt-1/4 th tsp or accoridng to taste,tamarind paste-1 tbsp,water-1&1/2 cups,onion[red] large-1 sliced thin and halved,green chillies-2 slit,oil-4 tbsp,coriander-little chopped
method
clean the fish pieces nicely and put arrange them next to one another in a deep bottomed but flat pan.tip in red chilli pd,ginger garlic paste,salt,turmeric pd and mix well.now add the onions,oil and mix again.now mix tamarind paste along with water and pour onto the fish.cover and cook on high flame until the water starts bubbling away.swirl the cooking vessel once carefully so that the gravy is spread evenly.open the lid and cook until oil comes to the top
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required:bottle gourd or sorakayi-250 g,green chillies-7 slit and cut in the middle,wheat flour-2 tbsp,riceflour-4 to 5 handfuls,ginger-3 tsp grated,salt-according to taste,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,onion-1/2 medium size thinly sliced,curry leaves chopped,coriander-chopped,oil-to deep fry
method
peel and grate the bottlegourd.press firmly and seperate the vegetable juice.to this add onions,green chillies,ginger,cumin seeds,curry leaves,coriander and mix well.then tip in wheat flour,riceflour and make a sticky dough.if necessary add the vegetable juice.drop the dough in hot oil and deep fry.
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required:capsicum or green bell pepper-3 seeded,green chillies-20,tamarind paste-2 tsp,yellow cucumber-250 g,cumin seeds-3/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,oil-1 tbsp,garlic cloves-2 big,turmeric pd-a pinch
for tempering
oil-1 tbsp,dry red chilli-1 broken,mustard seeds,chanadal-1 tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,curry leaves-few
method
take a non stick pan and fry roughly chopped capsicum in oil.when the capsicum slightly changes colour tip in green chillies and also fry until light brown.peel and dice the cucumber.if the seeds are bitter discard them along with the soft part underneath.keep the cucumber pieces aside.take a mixie jar and grind capsicum,green chillies,tamarind paste,cumin seeds,garlic cloves,turmeric pd,salt,cumin seeds.to this add the cucumber pieces and mix well.now prepare the tempering and add to the chutney.
if the cucumber is sour then reduce the tamarind paste
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required:spinach leaves-2 handfuls,1/2 cup thick yoghurt,water-as required,apple-1 small roughly chopped,honey-1&1/2 tsp or seeded mejdool date-1,plant based protein pd[optional]-2 tbsp
method
blend everything together with little water until smooth.
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required:oil-2 tsp,1 small size red onion-sliced thin,dry red chilli-1 broken,turmeric pd-1 pinch,salt-according to taste,black pepper pd-1/4 th tsp,large sour tomato-1 chopped,drumstick leaves-handful,water-3/4 th lt
method
take a sauce pan and fry the onion,turmeric pd,red chilli in oil until the onion sweats.now add the tomatoes,black pepper pd,drumstick leaves and fry a little.add water,salt. let it come to a boil and turn off after two min.
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required:brown wheat rawa-1/2 cup,grated jaggery-4 to 5 tbsp,cardamom pd-1/4 th tsp,melted ghee-1 tbsp,coconut milk-250 ml,water-1&1/2 cups,salt- a pinch
method
melt the jaggery and strain to remove any impurities.fry the rawa in ghee and when the smell emanates from the rawa add water and cover to cook.now add coconut milk and stir.cook until the coconut milk heats up and tip in cardamom pd,jaggery,salt.mix well and turn off
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required:zucchini-1/2 kg,long green chillies-20,garlic cloves-3 big,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,tamarind paste-2 tsp,salt-according to taste,turmeric pd-a pinch,oil-1 tbsp
for tempering:oil-1 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/4 th tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,chandal-1/2 tsp,curry leaves-few
method
trim the ends and cut the zucchini into roundels.heat a non stick pan with oil.fry the zucchini pieces in a non stick pan and when they become lightly golden; tip in the green chillies and also fry them until they change colour. put these in a mixture jar after they come to room temperature.also tip in garlic,turmeric,cumin seeds,salt,tamarind paste and blend in whipper mode until coarse.
now prepare the tempering with oil,mustard seeds,uraddal,chandal and curry leaves.add this to the chutney and mix well.
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required:corn rawa-1/2 cup,green chillies-6 finely chopped,breadcrumbs-3/4 th cup,water-2&3/4 th cups,coriander-finely chopped,curry leaves-few chopped,cumin seeds-1/4th tsp,salt-according to taste,red onion-1/2 medium finely chopped,oil-a tsp or little more for each tikki to fry
method
heat up the water and add rawa to it.reduce the flame and let the rawa cook.when the cooked mixture comes to room temperature add onions,green chillies,cumin seeds,bread crumbs,salt,coriander,curry leaves and make round balls.flatten them and put them on a seasoned non stick pan.cook on both sides until golden by adding oil.
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required:rice-2 cups,white sesame seeds-6 tbsp toasted,dry red chillies-20,salt-according to taste,oil-3 tbsp,mustard seeds-1 tbsp,chanadal-4 tsp,uraddal-4 tsp,curry leaves-2 handfuls,tamarind paste-approximately 5 tbsp,raw groundnuts with skin-2 handfuls,hing-1/2 tsp
method
cook the rice with water in a pressure cooker or rice cooker.dry roast red chillies and grind with sesame seeds.take a pan and pour oil.heat it up and tip in the mustards,chanadal,uraddal,curry leaves,hing one after the other.when the dal turns light brown ,add the peanuts and toss until they change colour.
now add the tamarind paste and saute for a minute.lastly add the ground chilli pd.mix well and turn off.add this mix and salt to the rice and mix again.
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required:readymix falafel,green chutney[store bought],bread slices
method
prepare the falafel according to the instructions on the pack.apply green chutney to a bread slice and place the lightly crushed falafel balls on the slice.cover it with another slice.
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required:oil-1 tbsp,onion finely chopped-2 tbsp,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp,green chillies-2 slit,potato-1 diced,carrot-1 diced,salt-2 pinches,tomato-1 small finely chopped,top ramen wheat noodles-2 bundles,seasoning mix-2 packets,dried or fried and crushed curry leaves pd-1 tsp,coriander chopped-little,salt-according to taste,water-for cooking noodles,red chilli pd-2 pinches,water-3 cups
method
heat a pan with oil and fry the onions,green chillies until the onions sweat.tip in ginger&garlic paste
and fry until raw smell disappears.now add potato,carrot and fry until they are slightly soft.tip in the tomato,red chilli pd and fry a minute.add noodles,seasoning mix,curry leaves pd,salt,water,red chilli pd and then water to cook the noodles.cook until soft.sprinkle coriander.
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required:oil-4 tbsp,cloves-2,green cardamom-1,cinnamon-1"piece,yellow cucumber-200 g,chicken kheema-16 oz or 450 g,green chillies-3 slit,onion large-finely chopped,ginger&garlic paste-3 tsp,red chilli pd-1&1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,garam masala pd-1 heaped tsp,water-1/2 cup to cook cucumber,coriander-finely chopped,water-3/4 th cup to cook kheema
method
cover and cook the cucumber with little salt,turmeric pd,red chilli pd,water until al dente.heat the oil in a thick bottomed vessel and tip in cloves,cardamom,cinnamon.next tip in the onion,green chillies,little salt and stir fry until the onions are slightly brown.add the ginger&garlic paste and fry until the onions are golden.next add the kheema and keep covered for sometime.when the kheema changes colour tip in red chilli pd and pour water.cook until soft and then put the cooked cucumber into the vessel and mix well.adjust salt,red chilli pd and add garam masala,coriander.
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required:mint leaves-a cup,salt-2 pinches,thin buttermilk-3 cups
method
grind the mint leaves and then add curd to the same jar and grind on the whipper mode or blend in a juicer until well combined. pour into the glasses or strain and pour
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required:1&1/4 th cups raw peanuts with skin,water-1/2 cup to cook,salt-1/2 tsp,water-2 cups to soak
method
wash and soak the groundnuts in water for 2 hours.drain some water and keep enough water to cook.add salt and cook for 2 whistles in a pressure cooker.open the lid when the pressure goes down and simmer until all water has evapourated.
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required:organic bread large slices-2,organic uncured pepperoni-6 slices,grated cheese little.
method
place the bread slices on a tawa and heat them up.flip them and arrange the pepperoni on top of one slice.sprinkle the cheese and close with the other slice with the heated side facing the cheese.wait until crisp on both sides.take a bread knife and cut diagonally.
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