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A sweet and savory appetizer with sweet potato and paneer.Preparation time:40 minutesServes:12Ingredients:1/2 medium onion chopped3 button mushrooms chopped1 1/2 grated sweet potato8 green chili minced4 oz paneer grated(1/2 cup)1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste1 teaspoon coriander powder1/2 teaspoon garam masala powdersalt to taste1/4 teaspoon chat masala2 teaspoon oil or butter2 eggs1 puff pastry sheetProcedure:1.Preheat oven to... Continue Reading →
I think Tandoori dishes are the most popular of Indian Dishes. The word “Tandoor” actually means a clay/brick oven. So any dish cooked in the Tandoor would be a Tandoori dish like the Tandoori Chicken, Tandoori Naan etc.Although this dish was not cooked in a Tandoor, over the years the marinade that is applied to... Continue Reading →
A perfect party appetizer.Preparation :40 minutesServes:4Ingredients:2 medium zucchini(sliced 1/4 inch)2 teaspoon olive oil1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese1/4 cup panko bread crumbssalt to taste1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 pinches red chili powder1/2 teaspoon lemon juiceProcedure:1.Heat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.2.Toss the zucchini slices with olive oil, salt, lemon... Continue Reading →
A simple and decadent Chocolate fudge icing for icing cupcakes or cakes.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:1 cakeIngredients:1/2 cup (1 sticks) unsalted butter softened1/2 cup shortening2 cups powdered sugar1⁄3 cup cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla extractpinch fine sea salt1 tablespoons lukewarm milkProcedure:1.Start with whisking the butter and shortening in a bowl.2.Add 1 cup at a time of powdered sugar and... Continue Reading →
Piskota is a hungarian sponge cake rolled into a Roulade with a filling inside.This is a recipe with walnuts adding a bit of crunch to the cake.Serves a nice tea time snack.This is also a dark chocolate version without overpowering sweet.Preparation time:30 minutes for cake+10 minutes for decorServes:8 slicesIngredients:4 tablespoons all purpose flour1/8 teaspoon baking... Continue Reading →
Dappalam is a famous Andhra Recipe in which vegetables are simmered in a tamarind sauce with jaggery.Preparation time:40 minutesServes:4 Ingredients:1 cup sweet potato cut into 1/2 inch circles1 cup lauki cut into 1/2 inch cubes1 cup egg plant cut into 1/2 inch cubes1 medium Tomato chopped1/2 teaspoon Tamarind paste1 teaspoon Red chilli powder1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powdersalt... Continue Reading →
A south indian comfort food,A very ancient food,There is a scientific reason behind eating this.According to Ayurveda,the combination of ghee and peppercorns develops red blood cells in the body which get rid of anemia and other blood related problems,moong beans are the easiest to digest in vegetarian protein and the ghee is the easiest to digest... Continue Reading →
Preparation Time:20 minutesServes:6Ingredients:1 green raw mango3 cloves of garlic1 teaspoon mustard seeds1 spring curry leavespinch of asafetida1/2 teaspoon fenugreek powder1 teaspoon chili powder(adjust depending on spice needed)pinch turmeric powder1 green chili minced1/2 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar1 teaspoon oilProcedure:1.Cut the raw mango into really small pieces, alternatively you can also grate the mango. Mix salt... Continue Reading →
Mushroom Risotto is an Italian comfort food that has a nice creamy and nutty flavor to it.Its perfect for a date night paired with a glass of wine.With the halloween coming up and plenty of availability of pumpkins for the fall seasonPreparation Time:40 minutesServing:2-3 peopleIngredients:6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth1 cup pumpkin puree½ cup... Continue Reading →
This is the potato stuffing that is placed inside the famous Masala Dosa prepared in South India.Preparation time:30 minutesServes:4Ingredients:2 large Potato(boiled until soft-2 whistles in pressure cooker) and cut into 1/2 inch cubes2 teaspoons oil6 green chilis minced1/2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon chana dal1 teaspoon urad dal2 pinches... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 