Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Chiligarlicpotatofry
Potato is one vegetable which is a hit with everyone. Imagine a lazy saturday afternoon with a dish that is smeared with spices and has been fried to a perfection with coriander leaves, basmati rice, pickle, salad and yogurt... here we go with chili garlic potato fry. Requires minimal effort with maximized guarantee of satisfaction.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Barfi
Barfi or burfi is a sweet from the Indian subcontinent. Plain barfi is made from condensed milk, cooked with sugar until it solidifies. The name is derived from the Persian word barf which means ice since barfi is similar to ice/snow in appearance.
Barfi is often flavoured with fruit (such as mango or coconut) or nuts (like cashew and pistachio) and spices such as cardamom. Visually, they are typically cut into square, diamond, or round shapes. They sometimes (but not always) resemble cheese and may have a hint of cheese scent to it For this reason, barfi is sometimes called "Indian cheese cake". They vary greatly in their colour and texture, depending on type
Barfi is often flavoured with fruit (such as mango or coconut) or nuts (like cashew and pistachio) and spices such as cardamom. Visually, they are typically cut into square, diamond, or round shapes. They sometimes (but not always) resemble cheese and may have a hint of cheese scent to it For this reason, barfi is sometimes called "Indian cheese cake". They vary greatly in their colour and texture, depending on type
Chevda
Sweet, salty and spicy, this crunchy mixture is composed of spicy dried ingredients, which may include fried lentils[1], peanuts, chickpea flour noodles, corn, vegetable oil, chickpeas, flaked rice, potato stick, fried onion and curry leaves. This is all flavored with salt and a blend of spices that may include coriander turmeric powder, crushed chili powder and mustard seed. The traditional Indian food can be eaten as part of a meal; however as a standalone snack is usually consumed with the hands. Chivda is a delicious anytime snack, usually served with Indian chai. This light delicate snack is very popular during the Festival of Diwali.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Foolecha
Foolecha is fried bread made from flour, salt, sugar, yeast, butter and oil to fry. Rub butter into flour to resemble bread crumbs. Add salt, sugar, yeast and bind with water. Rest in container for 2 hours to rise. Heat oil in frying pan. Roll out dough size a pizza, about 2 to 3 mm thick. Use a cup to cut out round circle on rolled out dough. Rest cut dough on a sheet of cloth while oil is getting hot. Deep fry in 1 1/2 cup oil. Cooking process is quick. Foolecha will rise rapidly, turn and fry till golden brown.
Lamb Kabaabs
Lamb kebab's made from my grandfather time is still my favorite. Made from fresh ground lamb, fresh herbs, onions, green chili, garlic and ginger. Cooked over hot charcoal on skewers. Served with fresh coriander chutney fresh lemon and foolecha.
Ingia(friedchilli) Step by Step
An Anaheim pepper is a mild spicy variety of chili pepper.Good for stuffing and roasting.You can find them usually in Indian grocery
shops.
Wash dry and slit lengthwise in the middle.If you like it mild remove the seeds.
Gram flour is a flour made from ground chickpeas. It is also known as chickpea flour or chana flour.
Half cup of chana flour
Cumin is the second most popular spice in the world after black pepper. Cumin seeds are used as a spice for their distinctive aroma. Cumin can be used ground or as whole seeds.
1 teaspoon ground cumin.
Asafoetida powder, also known as Hing, is a crucial ingredient in Indian vegetarian cooking.This spice is used as a digestive aid, in food as a condiment and in pickles. Its odour, when uncooked, is so strong it must be stored in airtight containers; otherwise, the aroma will contaminate other spices stored nearby. However, its odour and flavor become much milder and more pleasant upon heating in oil or ghee, acquiring a taste and aroma reminiscent of sautéed onion and garlic.
Pinch of asafoetida powder
Turmeric is a spice commonly used as an important ingredient in various Indian food preparations for taste and colouring.
Haft teaspoon tumaric powder
One of the world's most essential seasonings and preservatives, salt is a chemical compound technically referred to as sodium chloride. Salt is, in fact, the only rock that we humans eat.
Half teaspoon salt
Mix all dry ingredients
Sunflower oil is commonly used in food as a frying oil
2 tablespoon oil
Mix flour and oil to form a thick batter.
Fill batter into slit chilli
2 tablespoon oil to frying pan
Fry till crispy and golden brown in color
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