My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1 cup pineapple, peeled and chopped into pieces2 tbsp sugar4-5 mint leaves1 1/2 -2 cups of waterice cubes Preparation: In a blender, add chopped pineapple, mint leaves and sugar and blend well adding 1 cup of water. Then add remaining water to this and blend again to a smooth juice. Strain the prepared juice […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg chicken1 1/2 tbsp ginger paste1 1/2 tbsp garlic paste1 1/2 tbsp (heaped) + 1/2-3/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp garam masala2 tbsp heaped cornflour1 tbsp heaped gram flour1 tbsp heaped rice flour1 egg1 big onion, finely chopped2 green chillies, slit2 sprig curry leaves1 tsp mustard seedssalt to tasteoil […]
Ingredients: 1 cup raw rice / pachari1 cup jackfruit, chopped ( 1 cup jackfruit pulp )1 cup jaggery, grated1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp cardamom powder1/4 tsp cumin powder2 tbsp coconut bits1/2 tsp black sesame seeds1 tbsp gheeoil for frying Preparation: Wash and soak the raw rice in water for 3 hours. In a […]
Ingredients: 150 gm tortilla chips / nachos ( like doritos )1/2 cup red capsicum, chopped1/2 cup green capsicum, chopped1/2 cup sweet corn, boiled1 tbsp oregano1 tbsp chilli flakes1 tbsp tomato sauce1 tsp pepper powder, or as requiredmozzarella cheese, grated ( as required ) Preparation: In a bowl, add chopped capsicums, sweet corn, oregano, chilli flakes, […]
Ingredients: 4 tbsp plain flour1/4 tsp baking powder1 1/2 tbsp sugar1 1/2 tbsp oil3 tbsp milk1/4 tsp vanilla essencea pinch of salt2 oreo cookies, crushed Preparation: Add plain flour and baking powder in a microwave safe mug and mix with a spoon or fork. Add sugar, oil, milk, vanilla essence and salt and mix everything […]
Ingredients: 3 boiled eggs10 shallots, crushed1 tsp garlic, crushed1 sprig curry leaves1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp red chilli flakes2-3 tbsp grated coconutsalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Cut the boiled eggs into small pieces and keep it aside. Heat oil in a pan and add crushed shallots, garlic, curry leaves, turmeric powder and salt […]
Ingredients: 2 kiwi fruits, peeled and chopped6-8 strawberries, chopped2 cups of chilled milk2-3 tbsp sugar or as required Preparation: In a blender, add the chopped kiwi fruits, strawberries, chilled milk and sugar and blend well until smooth. Pour the prepared milkshake into serving glasses and serve…
Ingredients: 1 cup all purpose flour1/4 cup corn flour1 tbsp cocoa powder1/2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup thick curd / yogurt1 tbsp red food colouring70 gm unsalted butter, softened3/4 cup icing sugar1 egg1 tsp vanilla essence1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp vinegar For Cream Cheese Frosting: 120 gm cream cheese1/4 cup icing sugar1 tsp vanilla […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup plain flour3/4 tsp baking powder3/4 tsp baking soda3/4-1 tsp cinnamon powder3/4 tsp mixed spice powder1/4 tsp salt2 large eggs1 big over ripe banana, mashed (about 3/4 cup )1 cup sugar1/2 cup oil3/4 cup unpeeled zucchini, finely chopped/ shredded Preparation: Preheat the oven to 180 degree celcius. Grease a loaf pan with butter […]
Ingredients: 2 cups rava / semolina 1 tbsp sugarsalt to taste4 tbsp plain flour1/2 tsp instant yeast1/2 cup grated coconut3 shallots1/4 tsp cumin seeds Preparation: In a bowl, add rava, sugar, salt and plain flour and mix well. Add 2 cups of warm water into this in two batches and keep it aside for 2 […]
Ingredients: 300 gm beef1 beetroot, grated1 big potato, boiled and mashed2 big onions, chopped1 tbsp ginger, chopped4-5 green chillies, finely chopped1 sprig curry leaves, finely chopped1/2-1 tsp pepper powder1/2-1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp vinegar1/2 tsp garam masala1-2 eggs, lightly beatenbread crumbs as requiredsalt to taste Preparation: Clean and cut the beef into […]
Ingredients: 500 ml chilled / semi frozen milk1/2 cup dates ( use soft dates)1 1/2 tbsp cashew nuts1 1/2 tbsp sugar or as required2 scoops vanilla ice cream + extra for topping Preparation: In a blender, add dates, cashew nuts, sugar and little milk and blend well till dates are almost ground. Then add remaining […]