How to make Samosa at home?
on Nov 17, 2009 in Snacks Ingredients: For the Stuffing (Potato/ Aloo Filling)  2 Potato finely diced or mashed (boiled) 3 - 4 cloves of crushed garlic. 1/4th inch ginger finely grated 1/2 Cup of steamed peas 1 tblspn vegetable oil 2 tspn garam masala Spices (Mustard seeds,...

Methi ki Puri/Methichya Puri
on Nov 14, 2009 in Paratha Ingredients: 2 cups Wheat flour 1/2 bunch picked Methi/Fenugreek leaves 2 tsp Jeera/Cumin seeds 2 tsp Haldi/Turmeric powder 2 tsp Ajwain  A pinch of Hing Oil for cooking Salt to taste Time Required: 20-25 mins Directions: Pick methi leaves a...

Have a Healthy Lifestyle
on Nov 11, 2009 in Health Health and Fitness Here are some simple steps to follow, to ensure that you make fitness your priority. From eating a simple breakfast and taking a brisk walk, to quitting smoking and avoiding stress... its all here,  just do it. EAT WELL Now that does't mean he...

Potato Nuggets / Potato Fry
on Nov 11, 2009 in Pakodas Snacks Rain is accused of making me hungry at work, thus disturbing my concentration. Kanda Bhaji tastes the best with garma garam chai.But this time I thought of making something spicy.Hmmm… its yummy with leftover domino’s pizza seasoning… want to k...

Parath Paratha or Layered Paratha
on Nov 5, 2009 in Paratha Ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour Water 1 tbsp Ghee 1 tsp Haldi/Turmeric powder 1 tsp Red Chili powder 1 tsp Garam Masala powder 1 tsp Ajwain Salt to taste Time Required: 15 mins Directions: Knead the whole wheat flour using only water into soft do...

Parath Paratha Layered Paratha
on Nov 5, 2009 in Paratha Ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour Water 1 tbsp Ghee 1 tsp Haldi/Turmeric powder 1 tsp Red Chili powder 1 tsp Garam Masala powder 1 tsp Ajwain Salt to taste Time Required: 15 mins Directions: Knead the whole wheat flour using only wa...

Cappuccino
on Nov 1, 2009 in Beverages Ingredients: 2 tsp instant Coffee powder 2 tsp Chocolate powder 1 cup Milk or (1/4 water + 3/4 milk) Sugar as per taste Time Required: 15 mins Directions: Boil water and then add milk. Let milk and water boil together. In 4 tbsp of hot water add...

Beans Usali /Paruppu Usili
on Oct 30, 2009 in South Indian Sabzi Sabzi After my marriage since 3 yrs; I never made an attempt to cook this dish. I thought it was a very tough recipe. But once I did I make it quite often. Now usili becomes one of my favourites... I like it with the 'mor kozhambu' & rasam For variations y...

Chana Jor Garam
on Oct 23, 2009 in Snacks Ingredients: Black Chickpeas/Channa - 1 cup soaked and par boiled Onion - 1 large [chopped] Tomatoes - 1 medium chopped Coriander - Chopped (2 tbsp) Mint leaves - Few chopped Lemon Juice - 2 tbs Cumin Seeds - 1/4 tsp Garam Masala powder - 1/2 tsp (o...

Potato Sabji
on Oct 23, 2009 in North Indian Sabzi South Indian Sabzi Sabzi Maharashtrian Sabzi There are many different ways of making potato sabzi.  But this is not the usual recipe, what makes it special  is the addition of raw minced onion at the end.  To know this special aromatic recipe...Read On... Ingredients: 4 -5 medium si...