Beetroot Rice
on May 2, 2009 in Rice Beets Beetroot Variety Rice Beets are an excellent source of the vitamin B, folate, manganese, potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus. Beets sweet taste reflects their high sugar content, which makes beets an important source for the product...

Chocolate Pudding
on Apr 29, 2009 in Chocolate Simple desserts Pudding Desserts Cashewnuts Pudding is a sweet milk-based dessert similar in consistency to egg-based custards. Chocolate pudding is usually made with milk and sugar, flavored with chocolate and vanilla and thickened with a starch such as flour or cornstarch. This rich and crea...

Radish, Peas and Bell Peppers Sauteed in Olive oil
on Apr 23, 2009 in Vegetarian dishes Vegetable Curries Peas Vegetable varieties Radish Bell peppers Radish is the root of a plant related closely to mustard. Radishes are rich in ascorbic acid, folic acid, and potassium. They are a good source of vitamin B6, riboflavin, magnesium, copper, and calcium. It’s generally used as a garnish or salad ing...

Aloo Paratha (Potato Flatbread)
on Apr 15, 2009 in Breakfast Indian cuisine Bataka Aloo Batata Indian flatbreads Paratha Potato Paratha is a kind of flatbread and staple breakfast in North India. It is made plain or with different kinds of filling. When the filling is made with potatoes, it is called aloo paratha. Ingredients: 2 cups white flour (maida) 1/2 tsp salt 2 tablesp...

"Cooking for Kids- Potato" Event Roundup!
on Apr 8, 2009 in Event roundup Cooking for kids-Potato Potato It was a pleasure hosting "Cooking for kids" event for the month of March. I thank Sharmi for giving me this wonderful opportunity and thank everybody for making this event a success. I am posting the entries in the order i received them. Special men...

Spicy Chicken Drumsticks
on Apr 5, 2009 in Indian cuisine Non-Vegetarian Drumsticks Chicken Non-veg Chicken drumsticks are cooked in Indian style with spices. Homemade fresh masala powder gives it a nice flavor. This powder can be used for a variety of non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes. It can be made in bulk and stored. Spicy chicken drumstick...

Mushroom Pepper Fry
on Mar 31, 2009 in Pepper Vegetarian dishes Kalan Side dish Mushroom Vegetable Curries Miriyalu Milagu Mushrooms earthy flavor and meaty texture, adds substance to many vegetarian dishes. The combination of mushroom and pepper tastes delicious. I used the button mushrooms for this dish. They are mild in taste, have white caps and short stems. Ingredie...

Cucumber Drink
on Mar 30, 2009 in Cucumber Drink Summer coolers Refreshing drink Cucumbers belong to the same family as watermelon, zucchini, pumpkin, and other types of squash. They are a very good source of the vitamins C and the mineral molybdenum. Cucumbers are also a good source of vitamin A, potassium, manganese, folate, di...

Potato Wedges
on Mar 29, 2009 in Wedges Starters Bataka Aloo Appetizers Snacks Cooking for kids Batata Potato Crunchy snack Everybody loves potato, this staple vegetable is packed with vitamins and other energising nutrients. Potato wedges are easy to make and taste delicious. They are perfect for snack or appetizer, crispy outside and moist inside. Ingredients:Serves: 23...

Pink Rice with Strawberry Cheese (Paneer)
on Mar 27, 2009 in cheese Rice Strawberry paneer whey Pink color Indian cheese Fruit cheese Variety Rice paneer My experiments with strawberry cheese (paneer) worked out well. This paneer can be used like the usual paneer for cooking and garnishing. I saved some whey and used it for making this rice. The whey gives the rice the pink color, so i named it pink r...