tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55210675674282192152024-02-10T03:28:47.901+05:30Foodies!!!Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.comBlogger218125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-74734042238947113362015-03-02T18:18:00.003+05:302015-03-03T12:32:52.386+05:30Mathura ke Dubki Maar Aaloo ki sabji<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This recipe is surely a show stealer. You can have it with pooris,kachoris or parathas.<br />
The tastes comes from the mixture of freshly grounded dry recipes.<br />
I made this with the <a href="http://foodloversnest.blogspot.in/2015/03/dal-pyaaz-ki-kachori.html" target="_blank">dal and pyaz ki kachori.</a><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients:</span></b><br />
4-5 Par boiled potatoes (peeled and roughly cubed)<br />
1tsp Hing<br />
1tbsp Mango Powder<br />
1tbsp Turmeric Powder<br />
Salt to taste<br />
Fresh coriander chopped<br />
Water 2-3 cups<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">For the fresh dry Masala</span><br />
2tbsp Coriander Seeds<br />
2 Whole Red Chilies<br />
1 Cinnamon stick<br />
1tbsp Cumin seeds<br />
2 black cardamom<br />
2 green cardamom<br />
6-7 cloves<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;">Other Ingredients:</span></span><br />
3 tbsp Oil<br />
1tsp Kashmiri Red chilly powder<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Procedure:</span></b><br />
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<li>Dry roast all the whole masalas.</li>
<li>Blend it keep it aside.</li>
<li>Heat oil in a kadhai. add in hing.</li>
<li>Lower the flame add in turmeric, mango powder and fresh grounded maslaa.</li>
<li>Mix well, add in the chopped potatoes, mix</li>
<li><span style="background-color: yellow;">Let</span> it cook for 5 minutes.</li>
<li>Add in water.</li>
<li>Add in fresh coriander.</li>
<li>Let it simmer on low flame 7-10 minutes.</li>
<li>Serve hot with <a href="http://foodloversnest.blogspot.in/2015/03/dal-pyaaz-ki-kachori.html" target="_blank">dal pyaz ki kachori</a>, poori or paratha</li>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-1001370184363106252015-03-02T18:13:00.001+05:302015-03-03T12:33:49.722+05:30Dal Pyaaz ki Kachori<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I really miss the kachori's and samosas that you get in the north part of India. I am always skeptical of buying these at any store in Pune, as you very well know at the back of the mind that you wont get the same taste.<br />
So then I decided to make these at home,and saw the recipe from a fellow blogger. bingo, I went in the kitchen , checked my pantry, Had all the ingredients in hand, and started my hand at it.<br />
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It was a Sunday morming, hubby at home wanted him to surprise him with something new. So here is my version of Kachori. I served it with<a href="http://foodloversnest.blogspot.in/2015/03/mathura-ke-dubki-maar-aaloo-ki-sabji.html" target="_blank"> dubki maar aloo.</a><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients:</span></b><br />
<span style="color: blue;">For the outer cover:</span><br />
1 cup Maida<br />
1 1/2 cup Wheat Flour<br />
1tsp salt<br />
8tbsp Ghee or Oil<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">For the filling:</span><br />
1 large onion (finely chopped)<br />
1/2 cup of moong dal (soaked overnight and then blended)<br />
2tbsp oil<br />
A pinch of hing (asfoetida)<br />
1tbsp Fennel Powder<br />
1tsp Red chilly powder<br />
1tsp Turmeric Powder<br />
1tsp Cumin Powder<br />
1tsp Mango Powder<br />
1tsp Coriander Powder<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">For making the outer cover </span><br />
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<li>Mix both the flour together, then add in the salt.</li>
<li>Add in the ghee or oil. Rub it with the fingers so that the oil and flour are mixed well.</li>
<li>Knead using enough water to form a medium firm dough.</li>
<li>Cover it with a damp cloth. set aside.</li>
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<span style="color: blue;">For making the filling:</span></div>
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<li>Heat oil in a pan , add the chopped onion.</li>
<li>Once it browns add the coarsely grounded moong dal.</li>
<li>Cook for 7-10 minutes. keep stirring</li>
<li>Now add all the dry masalas in it.</li>
<li>Mix well.</li>
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<span style="color: blue;">Assembling of kachori:</span></div>
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<li> Divide the dough into 15 balls or as per your preference. If u want mini ones then it would make about 20 .</li>
<li>Roll out the ball, put in a a spoonful of the masala.</li>
<li>Make into a ball again, <span style="background-color: yellow;">sealing </span>the joints well. </li>
<li>Flatten with hands to form a disc.</li>
<li>Heat oil.</li>
<li>Deep fry these kachoris on medium flame.</li>
<li>Make sure the oil should not be very hot as they will change color from outside but remain uncooked from inside.</li>
<li>Once done take it out on a kitchen paper to remove the excess oil.</li>
<li>serve hot with chutney or<a href="http://foodloversnest.blogspot.in/2015/03/mathura-ke-dubki-maar-aaloo-ki-sabji.html" target="_blank"> dubki wale aaloo ki sabji.</a></li>
<li>yOU CAN STORE IT AN AIR TIGHT CONATINER ALSO FOR 2-3 DAYS.</li>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-85854137013866022072015-01-22T15:19:00.000+05:302015-01-22T15:19:47.164+05:30Gajar ka Halwa.... (Carrot Pudding)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Yet another winter favourite desserts. Winters will be over in another 15 days, but the craze for the winter vegetables would still remain. I really relish the red carrots available in this season. I make sure that I use in all possible means in my meals. Made pickles, used it in mix vegetables, and the most popular way is halwa.<br />
A rich and creamy desert with goodness of nuts and milk.<br />
I have again made it in a traditional way just like moong dal halwa which was my previous posts.<br />
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1 kg Carrot<br />
1.5l milk<br />
1 tsp cardamom powder<br />
1 katori mixed dry fruits (almonds+ cashew nuts + raisins + chironji)<br />
2 tbsp coconut shredded<br />
1/2 kg khoya<br />
2 tbsp ghee<br />
6 tbsp sugar<br />
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<li>Shred all the carrots and keep aside.</li>
<li>Take a wide pan or a kadahi. Pour in the milk.</li>
<li>Let the milk boil add in the cardamom powder.</li>
<li>When the milk starts boiling, add in the shredded carrots.</li>
<li>Let this cook for 40-50. so that the milk and the carrots are cooked well.</li>
<li>After this add in the khoya + mix dry fruits</li>
<li>Let this cook for another 20 minutes.</li>
<li>After this add in the sugar..</li>
<li>Let all this cook for another 30 minutes.</li>
<li>Keep stirring the halwa from time to time so that it does not stick to the base.</li>
<li>After all the milk has evaporated add ghee.</li>
<li>Mix well.</li>
<li>Let it cook for another 15 minutes.</li>
<li>Serve hot.</li>
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I make this halwa in large quantity so tat it sits in my fridge for a good 4-5 days. And whenever I have sweet cravings I just need to warm it and devour it.</div>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com1Pune, Maharashtra, India18.5204303 73.85674369999992518.2782333 73.532647199999928 18.762627300000002 74.180840199999921tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-10346390222435227502015-01-13T18:00:00.000+05:302015-01-13T18:30:41.678+05:30Moong dal halwa (Yellow lentils Desert)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Of all the halwas, Moong dal halwa is my favouirte. I just wait for the winters to make this delectable sweet which is rich in flavours.<br />
This halwa helps us to keep our boday warm in winters, tats what our elders tell us.<br />
This halwa requires a lot of patience while making, as the dal is cooked in ghee on low flame. The more you roast it well the more flavoursome it becomes.<br />
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I guess you will get to taste this desert in alomost all the weddings and celebrations.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Ingredients</span></b><br />
250gms Moong Dal<br />
300gms (Khoya) or mawa<br />
1 cup sugar (according to taste u can differ)<br />
4 cups of water<br />
1/2 cup ghee<br />
9-10 almonds (chopped in flakes)<br />
5-6 cashew nuts (chopped)<br />
10-12 Raisins<br />
2 tbsp chironji<br />
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<li>Soak the moong dal in enough water for 4-5 hrs preferably overnight.</li>
<li>Take the dal, remove the water and blend the dal in the food processor.</li>
<li>Now in a kadhai, melt the ghee. Once its done add in the grinded dal in it.</li>
<li>Stir the dal well so that it does not stick to the base of the kadhai.</li>
<li>Keep on stirrimg the halwa on a low flame till the raw smells of the lentil disapperas.</li>
<li>The fat should get separated and the lentil changes its color.</li>
<li>This whole process will take around 40-45 min.</li>
<li>It can be more also.</li>
<li>In order to save some time, I roast my khoya in a separte pan.</li>
<li>For this you need to take a pan, and dry roast the khoya.</li>
<li>After 45 minutes when the lentil is cooked properly, add in the roasted khoya in it.</li>
<li>Mix them well and keep on stirring till the lentil and khoya is cooked properly.</li>
<li>In the meanwhile prepare a sugar syrup with 4cups of water and 1 cups of sugar.</li>
<li>When the sugar and water mixture starts boiling add in the halwa mixture.</li>
<li>Mix well and keep on stirring.</li>
<li>Add in the dryfuits.</li>
<li>Let it cook for 15-20 minutes</li>
<li>When the ghee starts appearing on top, this shows that the halwa is cooked well.</li>
<li>Garnish it with almond flakes.</li>
<li>Serve hot.</li>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com1Pune, Maharashtra, India18.5204303 73.85674369999992518.2782333 73.532647199999928 18.762627300000002 74.180840199999921tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-5934881509251229832015-01-06T13:52:00.003+05:302015-01-06T13:58:40.543+05:30Onion Bhajiyas (Onion Fritters)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Winters have set in. In the evening you crave for everything that is hot and spicy along with a hot cup of tea or may be with a simple bowl of tamatar ka shorba.<br />
This was one day, when I had a deep urge of making these wonderful cripsy bhajiyas to go along my hot bowl of shorba.<br />
So I went in the kitchen wore my apron. and made these beauties in just 20 minutes.<br />
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Hope you all will enjoy making these too.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients:</span></b><br />
3-4 Onions (Finely sliced)<br />
2 Green Chilies (Finely chopped)<br />
1tsp Ginger (Finely chopped)<br />
4tbsp Gramflour (Besan)<br />
1tbsp Rice Flour<br />
1tsp Carom seeds (aijwain)<br />
Salt to taste<br />
1tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)<br />
1tbsp Cumin Powder<br />
1tbsp Coriander Powder<br />
1tbsp Mango Powder<br />
1tbsp Garam Masala<br />
Chat masala to sprinkle over the bhajiyas once fried.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Procedure:</span></b><br />
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<li>Finely slice the onions. </li>
<li>Take a bowl, add in the sliced onions, green chilies and ginger.</li>
<li>Add in all the dry masalas.</li>
<li>Add in the gramflour and rice flour.</li>
<li>Mix </li>
<li>Gradually add in water to make the batter</li>
<li>The batter should be of medium thick consistency.</li>
<li>Heat oil in a kadahi.</li>
<li>Add spoonfull of batter in the hot oil.</li>
<li>With the help of a slotted spoon flip the pakodas.</li>
<li>So that i is cooked from both the sides.</li>
<li>When the bhajiya is half cooked remove them from oil.</li>
<li>Press it with the back of the spoon and fry again this will make the bhajiyas really crispy.</li>
<li>Do the same with the remaining batter.</li>
<li>Sprinkle the bhajiyas with chat masala powder.</li>
<li>Serve hot with green chutney.</li>
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Baking insect has bit for a while now. These days my house only smell of vanilla essence, sugar, and everything related to baking.<br />
A classic pound cake has always been my all time favourite. Its simple and tastes great when eaten with evening tea or coffee and a great breakfast option too when served with whipped cream and fresh fruits.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients</span></b>:<br />
3 Large eggs<br />
3tbsp Milk at Room temperature<br />
1tsp Vanilla Essence<br />
1tsp baking powder<br />
150gms Castor Sugar (White)<br />
150gms All Purpose Flour<br />
185gms Butter<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Procedure:</span></b><br />
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<li>Pre-heat the oven for 15 minutes at 180degrees.</li>
<li>Line the cake mould with parchment paper.</li>
<li>Whisk together Milk + eggs + Vanilla essence</li>
<li>In another bowl mix together all the dry ingredients, All Purpose Flour + Baking Powder.</li>
<li>Now mix in half of the wet ingredients into the dry mixture on low speed. </li>
<li>Add in the remaining mixture. Whisk it for 30 seconds so that everything comes together properly.</li>
<li>Pour the batter into the mould and smooth en the top with a spatula or a palette knife.</li>
<li>Bake in for 40 -45 minutes or till the tooth pick comes out clean.</li>
<li>If the top starts browning cover it with aluminium foil.</li>
<li>When its done remove it From the oven</li>
<li>De mould and place it on a wire rack.</li>
<li>Allow it to cool.</li>
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I served the Pound Cake with homemade orange sauce.</div>
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<b><span style="color: red;">How to make orange sauce:</span></b></div>
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Take 100ml of orange juice fresh or canned</div>
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2tbsp sugar</div>
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Take a pan reduce the juice and sugar mixture till it becomes thick.</div>
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It should be of flowing consistency just like any sauce.</div>
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D`2Wrizzle on top of the cake</div>
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Serve</div>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com1Pune, Maharashtra, India18.5204303 73.85674369999992518.2782333 73.532647199999928 18.762627300000002 74.180840199999921tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-42735709907013768062014-09-02T00:14:00.001+05:302014-10-17T18:13:29.192+05:30Kalakand <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Finally its the day :4 and tomorrow My Ganesha will go away. Hoping he goes happy and promise to come back next year. For today's Bhog I prepared this milky Kalakand. Its one of my favourite mithai of all time.<br />
The slight crumbly texture and the intense cardamom taste makes it a sweet to die for.<br />
I have used freshly homemade paneer to make this.<br />
The recipe is inspired by one of the fellow bloggers Priyanka Sushant Verma from Cook with Priyanka.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients</span></b><br />
1cup Paneer <a href="http://foodloversnest.blogspot.in/2013/01/how-to-make-homemade-paneer.html" target="_blank">(Homemade Paneer)</a><br />
200ml Condensed Milk (Milkmaid)<br />
1tbsp Cardamom Powder<br />
10-12 Chopped Pistachios<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Procedure:</span></b><br />
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<li><a href="http://foodloversnest.blogspot.in/2013/01/how-to-make-homemade-paneer.html" target="_blank">Make the fresh paneer using the recipe in the link.</a></li>
<li>Now in a pan, add in the paneer and the milkmaid.</li>
<li>Mix well.</li>
<li>Keep stirring till it starts to leave the pan.</li>
<li>At this point add in the cardamom powder.</li>
<li>Mix well.</li>
<li>Cook till most of the moisture goes away.</li>
<li>Switch off the gas.</li>
<li>Take a tray, grease it with ghee.</li>
<li>Pour the mixture on the tray.</li>
<li>When it cools down, cut into pieces. </li>
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<li>Serve. </li>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com0Pune, Maharashtra, India18.5204303 73.85674369999992518.2782333 73.532647199999928 18.762627300000002 74.180840199999921tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-40499541498650988682014-09-01T00:03:00.003+05:302014-10-17T18:13:29.186+05:30Besan Ladoo<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
There is lot of Activity going on in the house these days. Ganpati at home so busy in making him happy. Preparing meals for him all day. Its the day : 3 and I prepared Besan Ladoos. I had made sure that everyday will make a new sweet for his Bhog. I am enjoying each and every day of Ganpati celebration at home, with loads of cooking going on.<br />
This recipe is adapted from the Raks Kitchen.<br />
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Makes 15 Ladoos<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients:</span></b><br />
1 CUP Besan Flour (Gram Flour)<br />
1/2Cup Ghee<br />
1Cup Powdered Sugar (You can also use Boora Sugar for preparing Beasan Ladoos )<br />
1tbsp Cardamom Powder<br />
8-10 Chopped almonds (keep few for garnishing)<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Procedure:</span></b><br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>There is on traditional way of preparing Ladoos. Put ghee in a wok and roast besan in it.</li>
<li>I have used a different method all together.</li>
<li>Dry roast the besan in a kadhai till the raw smell of besan goes away.</li>
<li>Make sure it does not start Browning from bottom so keep stirring.</li>
<li>This whole process will take around 20-25 minutes.</li>
<li>Now remove the flour from the stove.</li>
<li>Sieve it.</li>
<li>After sieving put it on the flame, add in the powdered sugar. mix well.</li>
<li>Melt the ghee.</li>
<li>Put it gradually seeing that it does not become too wet, as shaping them would be difficult. mix well</li>
<li>Switch off the gas.</li>
<li>Add in the cardamom powder and chopped almonds.</li>
<li>Make them into ladoos once they become easy to handle.</li>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-88395099104306911552014-08-29T10:12:00.000+05:302014-08-29T10:12:32.097+05:30Fried Modak (Fried SWEET Dumplings)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Somebody has rightly said that there is always a first time to everything, Being a Punjabi, born and brought up in the North part of India have never celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi. Since I have been in Bombay and now in Pune, the whole atmosphere of Ganesh Puja have always attracted me. How people have so much faith in Ganpati, the elaborated celebrations for 10 days, ceremonies, decorations, So all this more, forced me to celebrate Ganpati this time.<br />
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With full zeal and happiness we have brought our Ganpati for 5 days, hoping that these days are full of his blessings.<br />
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So today I prepared Modaks. I have made the fried version as my family prefer those over the steamed ones.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients:</span></b><br />
2 cup of Wheat Flour<br />
2tbsp Ghee<br />
1/2 salt<br />
Warm water/milk to knead the dough<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">For the filling:</span></b><br />
1.5 cups Grated Jaggery<br />
2 cups Grated Coconut (Fresh or sukha coconut) I have used the sukha one<br />
1tbsp Poppy Seeds or khus khus<br />
3tbsp Chopped almonds<br />
3tbsp Chopped cashews<br />
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1tsp Cardamom power<br />
2tbsp Water<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Procedure:</span></b><br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Make a smooth dough, with the ingredients mentioned above for the outer covering.</li>
<li>Keep it covered for 20-30 minuted before preparing the modaks.</li>
</ul>
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<b><span style="color: blue;">For the filling:</span></b></div>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Take a pan, add in the poppy seeds, dry roast them for 2-3 minutes.</li>
<li>Add in the coconut and the jaggery.</li>
<li>Cook them till the jaggery melts.</li>
<li>Add in the chopped almonds and cashews. mix them</li>
<li>Let it cook till the mixture is completely dry and cooked.</li>
<li>Add in the cardamom powder.</li>
<li>Keep it aside and allow it to cool.</li>
</ul>
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<b><span style="color: blue;">For the Modaks:</span></b></div>
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<li>Divide the dough into small size balls.</li>
<li>This would yield 20 modaks approximately</li>
<li>Roll the ball into 3-4 inches diameter.</li>
<li>Take this circle in your palm.</li>
<li>Add in a spoon full of mixture in the center.</li>
<li>Now start pinching the edges one by one.</li>
<li>Bring all the pinched edges together.</li>
<li>And press it in the center.</li>
<li>Do the same with all the remaining dough.</li>
<li>Deep fry on low flame and make sure it does not remain uncooked from inside.</li>
<li>Drain and serve Hot.</li>
</ul>
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Ganpati Bappa Moriya</div>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com0Pune, Maharashtra, India18.5204303 73.856743699999925-11.202536199999997 32.372368699999925 48.2433968 115.34111869999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-14247616832102608292014-08-18T19:06:00.000+05:302014-08-18T19:06:56.259+05:30Chocolate Chip cookies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I happen to be a huge fan of cookies. I need it with my cup of coffee or tea, or a glass of milk. One will always find a bunch of cookies in my cookie jar.<br />
This craziness for cookies forced me to try out these sweet devils myself.<br />
I followed the recipe from the big book of treats by Pooja Dhingra. It was my first time so followed it to the core. It came out really well, just the way it should be. Gooey and chewy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chocolate Chip Cookies</td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients:</span></b><br />
75gms Butter<br />
1tsp Vanilla Essence<br />
1tsp Baking Powder<br />
65g Brown Sugar<br />
50g Castor Sugar<br />
1 egg<br />
175g Flour<br />
175 Dark Chocolate Chips<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Procedure:</span></b><br />
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<li>Whisk together the butter, brown sugar, Castor sugar and Vanilla essence till soft and fluffy.</li>
<li>In a separate bowl lightly whisk the egg.</li>
<li>Slowly add in the sugar and butter mixture.</li>
<li>Whisking Properly.</li>
<li>Sieve the baking powder and flour together.</li>
<li>Fold in the flour in the sugar and butter mixture.</li>
<li>Mix in the Dark Chocolate Chips.</li>
<li>Cling wrap the mixture and place it in refrigerator for 2 hrs.</li>
<li>Preheat the oven at 165 degrees.</li>
<li>Make the baking tray ready, either by greasing it or line it with a parchment paper.</li>
<li>With a tablespoon or an ice cream scoop, scoop out the dough on to the baking tray in medium sized rounds.</li>
<li>leaving a 2 inch gap between the cookies.</li>
<li>Bake for 10-15 minutes or till the edge starts browning.</li>
</ul>
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Important Tip:</div>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Cookies tend to spread, in order to stop this to happen, keep the prepared dough overnight in the fridge or</li>
<li>Make the balls. keep it on the baking tray.</li>
<li>now place this tray in d freezer for 10-15min before baking.</li>
<li>this would refrain it from spreading.</li>
</ul>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-11563876777138555592014-08-05T15:28:00.001+05:302014-08-05T15:28:54.829+05:30Honey Chili Potatoes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So much to do in so little time. These days I am so overworked, with a small baby at home. Time just flies. I just tend to sneak sometime for me to blog and to cook and experiment something new. Whenever he sleeps i get some time to pen down the recipes I make in the whole week.<br />
I am quiet a fan of these sweet and savoury honey chili potatoes. I love them as starters with drinks or a cup of hot soup.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Honey Chili Potatoes</td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients:</span></b><br />
2 Potatoes<br />
3-4 tbsp cornflour<br />
Salt to Taste<br />
1tbsp Red Chilly Sauce<br />
1tsp Red Chilly Powder<br />
Oil to fry<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">For the Gravy:</span></b><br />
1tsp Oil<br />
1 large Onion (cubed)<br />
1 Capsicum (cubed)<br />
1tbsp Garlic Paste or juliennes<br />
3tsp White Sesame Seeds (optional)<br />
2tbsp Honey<br />
1tbsp Soya Sauce<br />
1tbsp Red Chilly Sauce<br />
Salt to Taste<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Procedure:</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">For Marination:</span></b><br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Peel and cut Potato into wedges.</li>
<li>Now in a bowl add in the potatoes + cornflour + salt + Red chilly sauce + red chilly powder. mix well.</li>
<li>Keep it aside for 30 minutes.</li>
<li>After 30 minutes fry these potato slices till golden brown or till crispy.</li>
</ul>
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For the gravy and final honey chilly potato:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Honey Chili Potatoes</td></tr>
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<li>Heat oil in a wok, add in garlic paste or Juliennes</li>
<li>Add in onion. saute till it is cooked. but don't let the crispiness go.</li>
<li>Add in capsicum. mix well.</li>
<li>Keep it on high flame.</li>
<li>Add in the potatoes. </li>
<li>Add in salt, soya sauce, red chilly sauce + honey.</li>
<li>Mix well.</li>
<li>Let it cook on high flame for 5 min.</li>
<li>Add in sesame seeds.</li>
<li>Mix. keep it on flame for another 2-3 minutes.</li>
<li>Remove from flame.</li>
<li>Serve hot</li>
</ul>
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p.s I never had sesame seed so I made it without them. Next time will surely use them in making these awesome savoury delight.</div>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com0Pune, Maharashtra, India18.5204303 73.85674369999992518.2782333 73.532647199999928 18.762627300000002 74.180840199999921tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-5163447710360877832014-06-06T15:23:00.000+05:302014-06-06T15:23:23.479+05:30Panzanella Salad (Bread and Tomato Salad)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
These days its been really hot. Temperatures are rising alogwith the urge to eat something light and healthy also increasing.<br />
Yesterday I flipped to so many magazines, cookbook, to try a simple and yet healthy salad.<br />
There I come across this Panzanella Salad which is a sure delight. Its the best you can make in the Summers.<br />
Its from the land of Tuscany which will give u goodness of tomatoes and crunchiness of the bread.<br />
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The salad is not only a feast for the stomach but also for the eyes. As it looks really beautiful..<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients:</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">For the Bread:</span><br />
French Loaf (Cut into Big Chunks) approx. 7-8 chunks<br />
2tbsp Olive Oil<br />
Salt<br />
Black Pepper<br />
7-8 Basil Leaves (Chopped)<br />
4-5 Garlic(minced)<br />
(If u r using some flavoured loaf of bread like garlic, cheese then omit garlic, salt and pepper)<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">For the salad:</span><br />
1 ripe Tomato (Cubed)<br />
I used Cherry tomatoes u can use the normal tomatoes too.<br />
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1 small Red Bell Pepper (Cubed)<br />
4-5 Basil Leaves<br />
1tsp Vinegar<br />
Salt to taste<br />
1tsp Black Pepper<br />
1tsp Lemon Juice (Optional)<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Procedure:</span></b><br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Preheat oven at 180 degrees celsius for 10 min</li>
<li>In a baking tray mix in the bread + garlic + basil leaves + salt + black pepper + oil.</li>
<li>Mix it well.</li>
<li>Let toast ofor 10 minutes at 180 degress, till it beconmes crisp.</li>
<li>In the meanwhile, prepare the dressing for the salad.</li>
<li>Mix in vinegar + salt + blackpepper + lemon juice + chopped basil leaves</li>
<li>In the bowl add in tomatoes + bell peppers + toasted bread. Mix</li>
<li>Now add in the dressing.</li>
<li>Give it a gentel mix.</li>
<li>Serve.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-84251083684720602402014-06-01T19:29:00.001+05:302014-06-02T12:28:37.106+05:30Chocolate Eclairs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Baking has become my passion lately, just want to experiment with new things. But still there is a long way to go.<br />
But cooking or baking in this case is really challenging when u have a little one at home who just wants to play with u all the time and not sleep.<br />
Nevertheless I keep pushing myself more and more.<br />
I was seeing this food food channel where chef Shipra Khana made these awesome eclairs, which tempted <br />
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me then and there to try them out.<br />
I checked my pantry, and hurrah!! I had all the stuff available.<br />
so next step was to START.<br />
I mad my little one sit in his bouncer, played some music and i was all set o bake this awesome delight.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients:</span></b><br />
65gms Flour (maida)<br />
1tbsp granulated sugar<br />
55gms butter<br />
120ml water<br />
2 eggs<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">For topping</span></b><br />
Whipped cream with vanilla extract<br />
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Chocolate Ganache<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Procedure</span></b>:<br />
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<li>Pre-heat the oven at 200degree Celsius.</li>
<li>Place a parchment paper on the baking tray.</li>
<li>You can also use aluminium foil, brush it with butter. This is equally good as using a parchment paper.</li>
<li>In a bowl whisk the flour with sugar.</li>
<li>In a pan heat water and butter together.</li>
<li>Close the flame add in the flour into it.</li>
<li>Whisking regularly.</li>
<li>Cook it till it starts sticking to the pan.</li>
<li>Remove from flame.</li>
<li>Beat the mixture till it becomes lukewarm.</li>
<li>Then add in the lightly beaten eggs.</li>
<li>Continue to mix till the batter is a thick paste.</li>
<li>Put the mixture in a pastry bag with a large pin.</li>
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<li>Fill the bottom half with whipped cream</li>
<li>Place the other half on top of it.</li>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com1Pune, Maharashtra, India18.5204303 73.85674369999992518.2795358 73.534020199999929 18.7613248 74.17946719999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-16848289363466806702014-04-13T13:59:00.000+05:302014-04-13T13:59:36.818+05:30Gobhi Parathas (Cauliflower with Parathas)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Weekends are cheat days. You can indulge in all calorie-rich foods while lazing around in the house. Parathas make the perfect weekend brunch or Lunch. Being a true Punjabi, I relish the parathas with loads Lassi. I prefer making them in pure desi ghee, but some like to have it in refined oil too.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients:</span></b></div>
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1 medium-sized cauliflower</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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1tsp Aijawain (carom seeds)</div>
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3 green chilies</div>
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1tsbp Cumin powder</div>
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1tbsp Coriander powder</div>
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1tsp Garam Malsa</div>
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Wheat flour dough</div>
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Fresh Coriander leaves</div>
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<li>Grate the cauliflower.</li>
<li>Add in salt. Keep it for 20 minutes.</li>
<li>Extract all the water from the grated cauliflower.</li>
<li>Now in a bowl, add in grated cauliflower, aijawain + cumin powder + coriander powder + garam masala powder + green chilies + coriander leaves.</li>
<li>Mix well.</li>
<li>Now divide the dough into 5 portions. it should be like ping-pong ball.</li>
<li>Dust it with flour.</li>
<li>Roll it with a rolling pin. in a 3' diameter size,add in small amount of cauliflower.</li>
<li>Bring all the edges together. Press it in the center.</li>
<li>Flatten it.</li>
<li>Dust some flour.</li>
<li>Roll it with a rolling pin.</li>
<li>It should be done very lightly till u get a size of a chapatti.</li>
<li>Place it over a hot tawa..</li>
<li>Cook it till both sides are brown.</li>
<li>Put some ghee on the sides.</li>
<li>Cook till its done</li>
<li>Do the same with the remaining dough and cauliflower.</li>
<li>Serve it hot wid dahi, pickle, butter.</li>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-44289653519648883122014-03-16T17:32:00.002+05:302014-04-15T18:31:28.388+05:30Shaam Savera (Spinach Kofta in Tomato Gravy)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A lot happened since my last post. I was blessed with a baby boy and time just with my little bundle of joy. I got so busy tat I had no time to cook and try new recipes or I never wanted to leave my baby alone. But now he is 4 months old so i am back with one of my most favorite recipes.<br />
This is the dish which I always order whenever I go for dinner at Yellow Chili- Sanjeev Kapoor's Restaurants. Sham Savera is their signature dish. Made up of Spinach and rich tomato gravy this dish is surely the master of all the kofta recipes.<br />
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This recipe is adapted from Sanjeev Kapoor's website with little variations here and there.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients:</span></b><br />
<span style="color: blue;">For Koftas:</span><br />
500gms Spinach Leaves<br />
2tsp Gram Flour (Besan)<br />
Salt to taste<br />
2tbsp Oil<br />
1tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste<br />
1tsp Turmeric Powder<br />
1 Green Chilly (finely chopped)<br />
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100gms <a href="http://foodloversnest.blogspot.in/2013/01/how-to-make-homemade-paneer.html" target="_blank">Fresh Homemade Paneer</a><br />
Green Cardamom Powder<br />
Salt to taste<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">For the tomato Gravy</span></b>:<br />
5 Ripe <a href="http://foodloversnest.blogspot.in/2011/02/tomato-puree-homemade.html" target="_blank">Tomato (made into puree)</a><br />
1tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste<br />
3tbsp Cashew Nut Paste<br />
Salt to taste<br />
2tbsp Butter<br />
1 Green Chilly<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">For the Koftas</span>:<br />
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<li>In a bowl add in the grated paneer. </li>
<li>Add in green cardamom powder and a pinch of salt.</li>
<li>Remove the stems of the spinach leaves.</li>
<li>Boil them in 4 cups of water.</li>
<li>When cooled finely chop them</li>
<li>Take a pan, add in 2tbsp of oil, add in cumin seeds + Ginger garlic paste + Chopped Spinach + 2tbsp of besan. Mix them well.</li>
<li>Cook till all the water evaporates.</li>
<li> Add in salt + turmeric powder.</li>
<li>Remove from stove Allow it to cool down</li>
<li>Divide the spinach and paneer mixture into equal balls.</li>
<li>Now take each spinach portion, press it on your palm, place a ball pf paneer in it.</li>
<li>Gather it together, make into a ball.</li>
<li>Do the same with the remaining spinach and paneer mixture.</li>
<li>Roll the balls in cornstarch if required.</li>
<li>Heat a kadhai for frying these balls.</li>
<li>Fry till golden brown.</li>
<li>Drain on absorbent paper.</li>
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<li>Heat 2tbsp oil, add in ginger garlic paste.</li>
<li>Now add in tomato puree.</li>
<li>let it cook till the oil separates.</li>
<li>Add in salt + red chilly powder.</li>
<li>Allow it to cook.</li>
<li>add in cashew paste. mix well.</li>
<li>Add in butter. Mix it well.</li>
<li>Allow it to cook for 2 minutes.</li>
<li>Half the koftas. Place on the gravy</li>
<li>Serve</li>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com2Pune, Maharashtra, India18.5204303 73.85674369999992518.2795348 73.534020199999929 18.7613258 74.17946719999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-35428151847737421832013-09-05T14:34:00.000+05:302013-09-05T14:34:47.410+05:30Strawberry Swiss Roll<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I remember learning these super delicious Swiss rolls in my first bakery lessons around 6 years back. I was super excited to bake this then, as the way a sponge cake sheet is rolled with fillings of your choice.<br />
I have tried this many times before, but finally created the best possible Swiss roll.<br />
I hope my readers will enjoy this.<br />
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2 Eggs<br />
50gm Sugar (Grained)<br />
50gm Flour<br />
1 tsp Baking Powder<br />
Salt (a pinch)<br />
30ml Water<br />
1tsbp Vanilla Essence<br />
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<li>Preheat the oven at 225 degree Celsius.</li>
<li>Line a cake tray with butter in which you need to make the sponge sheet.</li>
<li>Sieve Flour and baking powder together.</li>
<li>Whip eggs and sugar for 5 minutes with help of an electric blender till it turns fluffy and moo use like.</li>
<li>Add all the other ingredients (sugar + flour+ baking powder+ Vanilla Essence).</li>
<li>Beat the mixture till it becomes smooth and fluffy. ( Do not over mix the batter)</li>
<li>Fold in water with the batter very lightly</li>
<li>Pour the batter into the greased tray and bake it for 15 minutes or till it becomes brown from the top.</li>
<li>Keep checking it from time to time.</li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Remove the sponge from the tray once it is cooled down.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Place the sponge over a butter paper.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Moist the sponge with sugar syrup. (You can add strawberry essence in the syrup if u want to)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Apply the whipped cream with a palate knife.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Spread it all over smoothly.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Now roll the sponge alongwith the butter paper with light hands.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Seal it from both ends. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Keep it in the freezer for 30 minutes so that it sets and cutting the Swiss rolls becomes easier.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> After 30 minutes remove the butter paper.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> With the help of a pallate knife do the icing of the Swiss roll with the remaining cream.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Cut into slices and serve.</span></li>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com5Pune, Maharashtra, India18.5204303 73.85674369999992518.2795348 73.534020199999929 18.7613258 74.17946719999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-42204297098016835012013-08-23T16:04:00.000+05:302013-08-23T20:10:21.119+05:30Kurukuri Bhindi with Rich Cashew Gravy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I tasted this kind of Bhindi for the first time in Pune, Maharashtra. I came to know tat this is some speciality in the restaurants of Pune.<br />
I got bored of making the regular bhindi so tested this one at home. Its different. The crispiness of the ladyfinger when it blends with the smooth and tangy tomato and cashew nut gravy gives a very rich taste.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients</span></b><br />
250gms Ladyfinger (Bhindi)<br />
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For frying the Ladyfinger<br />
2tbsp Gramflour (besan)<br />
Salt to taste<br />
1tsp Red Chilly Powder<br />
1tsp Mango Powder (Amchur)<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>For the Gravy</b></span><br />
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3 medium sized onions<br />
2 medium sized tomatoes<br />
2 green chillies<br />
1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste<br />
12-15 Cashew nut<br />
Milk to soak the cashews<br />
2 tbsp Fresh Cream<br />
Salt to taste<br />
1 tsp Turmeric Powder<br />
1 tsp Red Chilly Powder<br />
1 tsp Cumin Powder<br />
1 tsp Coriander Powder<br />
1 tsp Cumin seeds<br />
2 Whole Red Chilies<br />
Fresh Coriander Leaves<br />
1 cup water <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><i>(or as you want the consistency of the gravy to be)</i></span><br />
1 tbsp Ghee<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Procedure:</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">For Frying the Bhindi:</span></b><br />
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<li>Cut the bhindis lengthwise.</li>
<li>Sprinkle besan + salt + amchur + red chilly powder. Mix it well.</li>
<li>Heat oil for frying</li>
<li>Deep fry the bhindis till its crispy.</li>
<li>Remove on towel paper.</li>
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<b><span style="color: blue;">For the gravy:</span></b></div>
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<li>Soak the cashew nuts in milk.</li>
<li>Peal the onions, finely chop them.</li>
<li>Heat ghee in a kadahi, add in the cumin seeds + whole red chillies. when they stop cluttering add in the chopped onion + green chillies + ginger and garlic paste.</li>
<li>Mix them well, let it cook on low heat till the onion turns pink.</li>
<li>Then add the tomato puree. </li>
<li>Add in salt + turmeric powder + cumin powder + coriander powder + red chilly powder.</li>
<li>Mix all this well. Cover the lid so that the tomatoes are cooked properly stirring continuously.</li>
<li>When the mixture is cooked. Switch off the gas stove.</li>
<li>Let it cool.</li>
<li>Then put the mixture into the blender to make it a fine paste.</li>
<li>Again in the same kadahi, add in 1 tsp ghee again then add in the cooked onion tomato paste + the cashew paste.</li>
<li>Mix it well. let this mixture cook for 10 minutes.</li>
<li>Then add in fresh cream and 1cup water. </li>
<li>Add in the coriander leaves.</li>
<li>Close the lid let it simmer on low heat for another 5-8 minutes.</li>
<li>Put the gravy in the bowl.</li>
<li>Top it wid the fried crispy bhindi.</li>
<li>Serve hot with Chapatis.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com0Pune, Maharashtra, India18.5204303 73.85674369999992518.2795348 73.534020199999929 18.7613258 74.17946719999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-86615425615634792842013-08-19T13:13:00.002+05:302014-04-14T14:18:57.412+05:30Marble Cake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Being pregnant makes you indulge in all that is rich in calories. I had this terrible craving of eating a freshly baked homemade cake. And nothing better than eating a cake which has a blend of both vanilla and chocolate flavours.<br />
Its the best alternative, if you cannot decide on to what flavour you want to have in cake. The cake is rich in its flavours, buttery and moist.<br />
Normally it is baked in a bundt pan, but due to its unavailability, I baked it in a normal round baking dish.<br />
If u have it then go for it.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Inspired by : Joy of Baking Website</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
295gms Plain Flour (Maida)<br />
170gms Butter (Salted or Unsalted) at Room Temperature<br />
250gms Castor Sugar<br />
3 Large eggs<br />
2tsp Vanilla Extract<br />
2tsp Baking Powder<br />
1/4tsp Baking Soda<br />
120ml Milk<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">For the chocolate batter:</span><br />
140gms of Semisweet Dark Chocolate<br />
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1 Baking Dish<br />
Butter or non stick spray for lining the pan<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Procedure:</span></b><br />
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<li>Pre-heat the oven at 180 degree Celsius for 20 minutes.</li>
<li>Butter the pan in which you need to bake the cake.</li>
<li>Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl using the double boiler method or simply heat it in a microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute.</li>
<li>In a separate bowl mix all the dry ingredients together (Flour + Baking Powder + Baking Soda)</li>
<li>Now, with the help of a hand blender beat the butter until smooth.</li>
<li>You can even use your hand to cream the butter. I prefer using hand and blender both</li>
<li>Now add eggs one at a time, make sure it does not cuddle up.</li>
<li>After the eggs alternately add the maida and the milk.</li>
<li>Keep stirring slowly.</li>
<li>Now divide the mixture into two portions. Depending on to which portion you want more, vanilla or chocolate.</li>
<li>Now in one portion mix in the melted chocolate.</li>
<li>Place the batters into the Pan which u have prepared alternating with vanilla and chocolate batters.</li>
<li>In the end with help of a knife or a fork draw light swirl to give the marble effect.</li>
<li>Place it inside the oven.</li>
<li>Bake it for about 35-40 minutes or till the toothpick comes out clean when inserted.</li>
<li>Remove from oven and place it over a wire rack till it cools down completely.</li>
<li>De-pan it.</li>
<li>Dust it with icing sugar or cocoa powder.</li>
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<li><span style="color: magenta;"><i>While baking when u see the color starts to appear, cover the cake with a sheet of aluminium foil, so tat it does not become too dark.</i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Marble cake is the best accompaniment with evening tea or coffee.</i></span></li>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com0Pune, Maharashtra, India18.5204303 73.85674369999992518.2795348 73.534020199999929 18.7613258 74.17946719999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-72512494898029461332013-06-24T13:12:00.002+05:302013-08-08T19:58:58.262+05:30Kashmir: A Dream Destination<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I always wanted to visit Kashmir, but was always apprehensive about the safety issues there. We always thought that going as a couple is not safe one should always go as a group so that if something happens one has people to support. But all these apprehensions disappeared into thin air, when we were actually there.<br />
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I am too inspired by movies ;p snow clad mountains, heroines dancing wearing a saree, bornfire and so on, so we decided to visit this beautiful place during winters, when the temperatures are low, snow everywhere.<br />
So Feb was the right time.<br />
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To get to Srinagar the summer capital of Jammu and Kahmir we boarded a flight from Mumbai to Srinagar a direct flight of 2.30 hrs<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the Mumbai airport Good Times Bar</td></tr>
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. We finally reached Srinagar and it snowed just 2hrs before our flight landed. The temperatures were already freezing.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snow at the Srinagar Airport</td></tr>
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We spent our first night <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">on a 100-foot houseboat with carved cedar interiors on Nagin Lake., named as Gurkha Houseboats, a property of Welcome Heritage Group. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Superb display of hospitality was seen at the houseboat. </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside view of the Houseboat</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Speciality of Kashmir Paper Mache Handicraft</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Just before the sunset we took a shikara ride on d dal lake, the captain of the shikara showed us various places on the lake like the floating garden, kabootar khana. These r the places where many bollywood movies were shot. we saw mughal gardens, which had no flowers but yes snow was all around.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shikara Ride @ Dal Lake</td></tr>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-11285409996035892512013-06-06T11:48:00.000+05:302013-06-24T12:36:54.480+05:30Satisfy your Food Cravings by ordering online through Food Panda.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Gone were the days when u were new in a city and you never knew where to have food. You are busy unpacking and have no time to go out and have something. The same thing happened with me when I had moved from Mumbai to Pune, then I came across this amazing website Foodpanda.com which promises to deliver food at your door step.<br />
Before writing about my experience about ordering through the site I would tell something about the company and how it works.<br />
Food Panda has its operations running in 8 countries including India. It has made ordering food more convenient as you don't need to go the sites of individual restaurants to order food, You just need to register yourself on foodpanda, and thus all your problems are solved thereon.<br />
In India, Food Panda has it oeprations in Bangalore, Pune, Delhi, Mumbai, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Jaipur, Greater Noida, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Noida and Panchkula-Mahauli-Chandigarh. <br />
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You can order your food in three simple steps: select your area, select the restaurant, and then order. Many reputed chains of restaurant are registered with food panda like Pizza hut, Subway, Zaafran, mast kalandar, pind baluchi and many others. Depending on the city and the area you are living in u can order. There are around 1820 restaurants registered depending upon the cuisines like mughlai, continental, Italian, sea food, European, Ice cream, deserts and many more. You can browse through the menu of the individual restaurants and order as per your likings.<br />
One more thing you don't need a laptop to go to their website, just download their application on android, ios servers and there you go.<br />
I had a very fine experience while ordering. Due to server problem I was not able to get the unique id which you get when you register for the first time on your mobile network. The customer care was so friendly they called me and accepted my registration and order without any hassles.<br />
Here is the link to this site:<br />
<a href="http://www.foodpanda.in/">http://www.foodpanda.in/</a><br />
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-88318577170621245852013-02-22T12:50:00.003+05:302013-02-22T12:50:32.215+05:30Lettuce & Pineapple Salad<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Salads are considered to be the most boring of all the dishes, but it can be the most adventurous one too. One can do so many experiments with it. Add in colors, different dressings and you can make a treat for your palate. All that it requires a little inspiration from here and there.<br />
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4 leaves of Lettuce<br />
6-7 Cherry tomatoes<br />
1/2cup Pineapple diced<br />
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1tsp Honey<br />
1tbsp Olive Oil<br />
Salt to taste<br />
Black Pepper to taste<br />
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<li>Roughly chop the lettuce leaves. You can do it with hands without using knife.</li>
<li>In a bowl, add in chopped lettuce + diced Pineapple + cherry tomatoes cut into halves.</li>
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Toss the salad with the dressing.<br />
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-75974093879311884102013-02-19T13:14:00.000+05:302014-10-17T18:13:11.990+05:30Indian Desert: Falooda Recipe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I remember having this awesome delight during my stay in Mumbai when I was here for the first time. We were staying in Holiday Inn, so one night after dinner, we were craving for some Indian desert. Pondering over the menu I came across Falooda read the description and found it quiet interesting, without second thought I ordered it. And so I discovered this awesome desert which is just superb with loads of flavours.<br />
Then I came to know that it is the famous street food of Mumbai, Again I ate this in Chowpatty. So I just wanted to try this at home.<br />
Its quiet a simple dish to prepare and all the ingredients are readily available.You need to make little effort in finding the sabja seeds, I odered it online from Big basket.com. Will review it in one of my posts later.<br />
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Makes one Glass<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients:</span></b><br />
1glass of Milk (Full Cream)<br />
50gms Falooda Sev or Vermicelli<br />
2tbsp Rose Syrup<br />
2scoops of Kesar Pista Kulfi (you can use any variant)<br />
1tbsp Sabja Seeds (Sweet Basil)<br />
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<li>Soak Sabja seeds for at least one hour before making the desert.</li>
<li>Boil the Falloda sev or vermicelli in water till its done.</li>
<li>Remove the water once it is cooked, add the cooked noodles in milk.</li>
<li>Add in sugar 1tsp and rose 1tbsp rose syrup.</li>
<li>Cook this for five minutes.</li>
<li>Remove it from gas. Allow it to cool.</li>
<li>Keep it the freezer or refrigerator untill it is chilled.</li>
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<li>Take a tall glass, add in 1tbsp of Rose syrup at the bottom of the glass.</li>
<li>Now add in sabja seeds.</li>
<li>Pour the milk over it.</li>
<li>Add in kesar pista kulfi.</li>
<li>Serve chilled.</li>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com4Mumbai, Maharashtra, India19.0759837 72.87765590000003618.595792699999997 72.232208900000032 19.5561747 73.52310290000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-86810954406862806892013-02-04T13:05:00.000+05:302013-02-04T13:08:49.668+05:30Cottage cheese sizzlers with Green Rice & Schezwan Sauce<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sizzling is all
about capturing the flavor of the most important ingredient “ smoke”. The method of smoking food is a classic
tradition in cuisines in an around the world. Smoking Kebabas, tikkas, are a favorite
among all the foodies. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The whole drama involved
in getting the hot skillet on the table with occasional steam and hiss makes
the diner even more craving for the dish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If one search on
web about the origin of this spectacular dish, one may not find a lot about it
as some says its American and some Italian, some even says its from the maximum
city. Whatever may the origin be the sizzlers leaves you salivating for sure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">It might qualify
as a culinary genius but surely a genius in tastes, presentations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sizzler tastes best
with best made sauce be it Schezwan Sauce, black pepper sauce or simple Worchester
sauce. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cottage cheese sizzlers with Green Rice & Schezwan Sauce</td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-size: 12pt;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">For the Vegetables accompaniment:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1 cup cauliflower florets (boiled)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1 cub carrot (cubed) (boiled)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1/2 cup green peas (boiled)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">7-8 baby onions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1/2 medium sized capsicum<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1/2 medium sized red bell pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1/2 medium sized yellow bell pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Salt to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1 tsp black pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1 tsp oregano<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1 tsp basil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1 tbsp red chilly sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1tbsp Butter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt;">French Fries</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-size: 12pt;">For the Patty:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">250 gms fresh cottage cheese (paneer)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">2 medium-sized potatoes (boiled)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">2 green chilies<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1tbsp garlic and ginger paste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Salt to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1tbsp Worcestershire sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1 tbsp Red Chili Sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-size: 12pt;">For
the Green Rice:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1 cup Long-grained Rice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">250 gms Coriander (Finely chopped)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">6-7 Garlic Cloves (Finely Chopped)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">2tbsp Olive Oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Salt to Taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1tsp Basil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">1tsp Oregano<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">2tbsp Chili Flakes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-size: 12pt;">For the Sizzler Plate:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">2-3 cabbage leaves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-size: 12pt;">Procedure:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #134f5c; font-size: 12pt;">For the boiling of the vegetables:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #134f5c; font-size: 12pt;">Take a vessel put in the cauliflower + green peas
+carrots. Add 3 cups of water in it + 1 tsp of salt. Let the vegetables cook
for 10 minutes.</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #134f5c; font-size: 12pt;">Sauté of the vegetables: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Heat butter in a kadahi, add in the onions. Sauté
them for a while till it changes color and turns pink.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Add in the capsicum + red and yellow bell
peppers. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Saute
this also.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Then add in all the remaining boiled
vegetables. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mix
them all well.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Add in Salt + Red Chili Sauce
+ Worcestershire sauce+ Black Pepper + Oregano + Basil.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Let all this cook for a while. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Keep it aside.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: 12pt;">For the Patty:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Now in a bowl, mash the boiled potato, and
then add in the cottage cheese. Mix it well.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Add in the green chilies + ginger + garlic +
Red chili sauce + Worcestershire sauce. Mix them all well.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Then divide the batter in equal part so that
3 patties can be made out of them.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Take one part, make it in a big flat tikki
(patty)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Heat oil in pan; put the patty in it to
roast it.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Once it get cooked. Keep it aside.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: 12pt;">For the Sauce:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Take another pan; add 1 tsp oil in it. Then
add in 1 tsp chopped garlic.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Then add in the 2 tbsp of sauce Schezwan + 1
tbsp of Worcestershire sauce. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mix it well.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">After one boil, switch off the gas.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="color: #002060; font-size: 12pt;">For the Green
Rice:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Soak the rice for 1 hour
before cooking.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Boil the rice with salt
and 1tsp oil.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Heat the remaining oil in
a wok; add in garlic and the chopped coriander.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Add in salt (if required)
+ basil + oregano + chili flakes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Add in
boiled rice.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Mix it
well.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Add in
lime juice.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Mix and keep it aside.</span></li>
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: 12pt;">How to assemble:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Put the plate on the stove.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Place the cabbage leaves on it.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Put the patty on one side of the plate. and
1 bowl of vegetables on the other side.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">On one side of the plate spread rice.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Put some french fries on it also.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Add 1 tbsp of butter over it to get that
extra smoke.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Add 1 tbsp of schezwan sauce over the patty
and the vegetables.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Sprinkle water so that the smoke gets even
more wild.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Serve hotttt<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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Neha Batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12691061569492071633noreply@blogger.com4Mumbai, Maharashtra, India19.0759837 72.87765590000003618.595792699999997 72.232208900000032 19.5561747 73.52310290000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521067567428219215.post-35364932209737863932013-01-31T14:47:00.001+05:302013-02-04T20:09:10.024+05:30Chocolate Chip Cupcake with Chocolate Ganache<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Yet another Day, yet another craving for cupcakes and this time it is Chocolate. Read somewhere:</b></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b></b></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.” </span></b></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">― Charles M. Schulza</span></b></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span></b></span></span>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>So all the chocolate lovers gear up for this weekend and try these yummilicious cupcakes with loads of chocolate.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> 100 gms Chocolate</span></div>
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<li> Melt the chocolate on a double boiler or you can do it in the microwave also.</li>
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<li> Whisk together to combine.</li>
<li> Put it in piping bag/spread it over the cupcakes.</li>
<li> After spreading the ganache, top it with whipped cream</li>
<li> I added yellow color, in the whipped cream you can choose any of the colors.</li>
<li> Decorate with sprinkles.</li>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">I am posting another awesome flavour of cupcakes. As February is approaching, Red Velvet Cupcakes are ideal for the month of love decorated with hearts and other sprinkles.</span></b></div>
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