Tuesday, July 9, 2013

french crepe



preparation time : 10 minutes 

cooking time :  5 minutes 








ingredients :



all purpose  flour      1 cup
salt                     1/4 tsp
sugar                   1 tsp
milk                     1 cup
egg                       3

vanilla extract      2 to 3 drop ( optional)
butter                       3 tbsp


to garnish      :





chopped banana        2 pieces
raspberries                2 to 4


method :

  • in a large bowl take 1 cup of refined flour , 1 tsp sugar and 1/4  tsp of salt . mix them together .

  • in a large bowl break 3 eggs add milk and whisk well . now add 2 to 3 drops of vanilla extract and 2 tbsp of melted butter . whisk again . (u can use blender to blend this )

  • now grease 1 tsp of butter  now pour 1 tbsp of of prepared flour mixture over it and spread it finely in round shape . cook it for 2 minutes . when it looks like little dry flip it and cook other side for 30 seconds more .


mushroom spinach filling


cooking time : 15 minutes 

preparation time : 10 minutes 











ingredients :



mushrooms                  1 cup chopped 
spinach                      1 cup chopped 
salt                              pinch
grated cheese                 2 tbsp
tomatoes                     2 chopped    
butter                           1 tbsp


method :





  • heat up butter in a pan



  • add chopped mushrooms saute for 1 minute, add tomato and again stir and cook for 1 minute. now add spinach and salt and toss them together and cover and cook for 3 minutes on low flame .
  • filling is ready put it on French pan cake  and spread cheese over it and fold pan cake .. 

  • garnish it with cheese .serve hot .

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Ambrosia fruit salad


preparation time : 10 minutes 

cooking time : nil 














ingredients :



frozen whipped cream                      3 tbsp
grated fresh coconut                          1 cup
marsh mallows                                   4 tbsp
drained canned oranges                      1 cup
drained canned fruit cocktail               1/2 cup
drained cherry                                    1/2 cup
drained canned pineapple                   1 cup
cinnamon powder                                 1 tsp
nutmeg powder                                    1 tsp
walnut crushed                                      3 tbsp
plastic wrapper                                    1




garnish :

cherry                  1 
mint leaf              2 leaf



method :


  • in a big mixing bowl take , pineapple chunks , marshmallows , drained oranges , whipped cream , fruit cocktail, grated coconut  and cherry . toss them together .

  • sprinkle 1 tsp nutmeg powder , and cinnamon powder . again mix well .

  • cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set it in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving .

  • remove it in fancy serving glass garnish it with cherry and mint leaf and serve chilled .




        

creamy pistachio fruit salad

preparation time : 10 minutes
cooking time : nil











ingredients :


instant pistachio  pudding mix powder         100 grams
frozen whipped cream                    1 cup 
crushed walnuts                              3 tbsp
chopped banana                              2
canned fruit custard                                1/2 cup
canned lemonade orange drained      1 cup
grated pineapple with its juice            1 cup
mini marshmallows                            3 tbsp


to garnish :

cherry                                          2

 pistachio chopped                        1 tsp


method :


  • in a big mixing bowl take instant pistachio pudding powder add grated pineapple with its juice mix them together .

  • add whipped cream , chopped banana, crushed walnut , marshmallows, and canned fruit custard  mix them together .

  • cover the bowl with plastic wrapper and freeze it for 30 minutes before serving .

  • remove in a serving cup and garnish it with crushed walnuts , and cherry .

  • serve chilled . 




strawberry dip




preparation time : 10 minutes 
cooking time : Nil 






ingredients :



yogurt                        1 cup
strawberry puree         3 tbsp
honey                           1 tbsp 


method :

  • combine yogurt , fresh strawberry puree and honey and make fine paste .

  • serve it as a dip with cut fruits like pears &strawberries .


Friday, July 5, 2013

afgani seekh kabab











ingredients :


mutton mince (keema ) with fat            1 kg 
tomato puree                                         1/2 cup
onion                                                     2 medium size chopped 
green chilly                                           4 finely chopped 
pepper powder                                       1/2 tsp
fresh coriander leaf chopped                   2 tbsp
turmeric powder                                     1/2 tsp
mint leaf                                                   1 tsp
ginger garlic paste                                    1 tbsp
coriander powder                                    1/2 tsp
purpose flour                                            1 tbsp roasted 
salt                                                           1 tsp
garam masala powder                               1/4 tsp 
oil                                                             2 tbsp
sate stick                                               10-12 (soaked in water for 30 minute                                                                                before using )


method :




  • heat up pan and dry roast purpose flour just for 30 seconds . and immediately remove it in mutton mince (keema).

  • add chopped onion , green chilly , pepper powder , fresh coriander leaf , ginger garlic paste , coriander powder , garam masala powder , salt turmeric powder , mint leaf and mix well with the help of palm .


  • roughly grind this in grinder for 1 minute  .

  • remove it in a bowl and stick it into sate stick with help of palm .

  • heat up oil and fry it .till it get nice golden color .

  • remove in a plate and serve it with green chatney .

afgani murg tangdi ( afgani chicken tandoori)



preparation time :15 minutes 

cooking time : 20 minutes 















ingredients :



1st marination :


chicken legs  skin removed                         6-7
lemon juice                                                 1 tbsp
ginger garlic paste                                       1 tsp
salt                                                               1/2 tsp
green chilly paste                                          2 tsp 


2nd marination :

hung curd                                              1/2 cup
cream                                                    1 tbsp
cheese                                                   3 tbsp grated 
ginger garlic paste                                1 tsp
white pepper powder                            1/4 tsp
chaat masala                                          1/2 tsp
green chilly                                               2 finely chopped 
mace  powder                                         1/4 tsp
corn flour                                                1 tbsp
green cardamom powder                         1/4 tsp

to garnish :


salad leaf                                           2 
chaat masala                                1 pinch 
onion rings                                   1 onion chopped ring wise 
foil paper                                              1
mint sauce /pudina chatney     

coriander leaf                               1 tsp chopped 




method :

1st marination :



  • With the help of knife make slits on chicken leg pieces . 
  • add lemon juice , salt , green chilly paste , ginger garlic paste . mix well and set aside for 20 minutes .



2nd marination :


  • in a small bowl take hung curd add 1 tbsp fresh cream ,and 3 tbsp grated cheese.1 tsp ginger garlic paste , 1/4 tsp mace powder , 1/4 tsp green coriander powder , 1/2 tsp chaat masala mix well and make smooth paste .

  • add 1 tbsp corn flour and again mix well . 
  • rub this mixture over chicken pieces finely . and set aside for 2 hours .


  • now add 1 tbsp mustard oil on chicken pieces mix well .

  • arrange chicken legs  on griller . and grill it in oven for 15 minutes .

  • remove in a serving platter sprinkle chaat masala , fresh coriander leaf and serve it with onion rings and pudina chatney ( mint sauce)





Thursday, July 4, 2013

Beetroot and tomato raita (salad )


preparation time:10 minutes 

cooking time : 1 minute












ingredients :


beat root (boiled )                       1 tbsp 
tomato chopped                            1 tbsp
curd                                               1 cup 
water                                             1/4 cup
salt                                                1/4 tsp
sugar                                            1/2 tsp
cumin powder                               1/4 tsp
coconut powder                             2 tsp
coriander and mint leaf                       1 tsp chopped 
peanuts (roasted )                                          1/2 tbsp 


to tempering :

oil                         1 tsp
asfoetida                pinch 
cumin seed           1/2 tsp
red chilly powder          pinch 


garnish :

boiled beetroot chopped                1 tsp
coriander leaf  chopped                1 tsp
green chilly                                    2 sliced 


method :

  • in a bowl take curd water and salt mix well . add beetroot , cumin powder , coconut powder , coriander and mint leaf , roasted peanuts , chopped tomato and mix well .

  • for tempering heat 1 tsp oil in a pan add asfoetida , salt cumin seed , red chilly powder and immediately pour this mixture into curd . mix well and remove in a bowl 

crispy chicken nuggets



cooking time : 10 minutes 

preparation time : 5 minutes 








ingredients :

boneless skinless chicken cubes                 250 grams (cut 1 inches cubes )
egg                                                                      1
milk                                                                   

 1/4 cup
lemon juice                                                   1 tbsp
mustard powder                                           1/2 tsp
pepper powder                                            1/2 tsp
Oil to fry


for batter :

refined flour                                        3 tbsp
corn flour                                             1 tbsp
baking powder                                        1 tsp
water                                                     1/2 cup
salt                                                       1/2 tsp
white pepper powder                          1/2 tsp



method :


  • take chicken cubes in a bowl add 1/4 tsp salt , 1/2 tsp pepper powder , lemon juice , mustard powder mix well let it marinate for 15 minutes  .


  • now add one egg and 1/4 cup of milk make mix well .and set aside for  another 10 minutes .

batter :


  • take 3 tbsp refined flour in a bowl , add 1 tbsp corn flour ,1/2 tsp salt , 1/2 tsp pepper powder , and 1/2 cup of water make fine batter .



  • now  heat up oil in a pan and dip chicken pieces into batter coat it well and deep fry in  oil till chicken pieces get nice golden color .
  •  serve it with any sauce , dip .

Tahiri


preparation time : 10 minutes 
cooking time : 20 -30 minutes









ingredients :


rice                        1 cup
desi ghee  /oil                 1/2 tbsp
cinnamon stick                  2
onion                             1 chopped 
red chilly powder                 1/2 tsp
cumin powder                       1/2 tsp
turmeric powder               1/4 tsp
salt                                 1 tsp
tomato puree                  2 tbsp
beans                               1/4 cups
carrot                                 1/4 cup
potato chopped                  2 
cauliflower                        1/2 cup chopped 
water                                3 cup
lemon juice                      2 tsp
coriander leaf                  2 tbsp

garnish :

coriander leaf                  2 tsp
garam masala                  1/4 tsp


method :



  • heat ghee in a pan add cinnamon stick , cumin seeds , chopped onion and clove and sauté till onion get nice brown color .

  • add cumin powder , turmeric powder , red chilly powder , peas , cauliflower , carrot , potato , tomato puree , salt and mix well . add water and cover and cook for 5 minutes .

  • add rice , lemon juice , and cover the pan and cook for 15 minutes .
  • now add fresh coriander leaf  and serve in platter .

  • garnish it with fresh coriander leaf and garam masala .serve it with any raita or salad