VERMICELLI ZARDA

VERMICELLI ZARDAIngredients250g or 4 oz vermicelli200g or 1 cup sugar250g or 1 cup milk½ cup ghee, levelled3 white cardamoms¼ cup khoyaYellow/orange food colourAlmond/pistachioMethodHeat ghee in a pot and brown the vermicelli then quickly add the milk. When the milk dries up, add sugar and when the sugar dissolves add khoya, cardamom, food...

VERMICELLI KHEER

VERMICELLI KHEERIngredients:1 kg milk3-4 tbsp vermicelli2 tbsp sagodana½ cup sugar½ tsp cardamom2 tbsp pistachio/almond slicedKewra or rose essence4 tbsp condensed milkMethod:Boil milk with sagodana till tender. Add vermicelli and when the mixture thickens add cardamom, pistachio/almond and rose essence/extract.Transfer to a deep serving...

SHAHI SHEER KHURMA

SHAHI SHEER KHURMAIngredients:1 kg milk½ cup vermicelli1 tbsp ghee3 green cardamoms4 dry dates3 tbsp sliced pistachio,3 tbsp sliced almond½ tsp saffron¾ cup sugar, levelled1 tbsp khoyaMethod:Heat ghee and add cardamom. When it crackles, add vermicelli and fry till brown. Make sure the flame is not very high as the vermicelli can easily get...

SAFRON VERMICELLI

SAFRON VERMICELLIIngredients250g vermicelli½kg sugar made into syrup with 1½ cup water1 cup ghee1kg fresh milk8 small cardamoms, crushed or ground1/8 tsp yellow food colour1 tbsp kewraSaffronSliced almond/pistachioMethodFry the vermicelli in ghee till it is dark golden, quickly add milk and cook on high flame for 3-4 min till the milk dries....

SPICY CHICKEN BITES

SPICY CHICKEN BITESIngredients:3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powder2 tablespoons red pepper1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 cup flourVegetable oil for fryingMethod:Wash chicken breasts and pat dry. Cut into 1-inch strips. Sprinkle chicken strips with salt and garlic powder, turning pieces so all...

PINEAPPLE DESSERT

PINEAPPLE DESSERTIngredients200 gms biscuits/ plain cake/chocolate cake crumbs (as per preference)500 gms fresh cream250 gms icing sugar300 gms cream cheese (unsalted)3 egg whites1 ½ tbsp gelatine (dissolved in water)ToppingWhipped creamPineapple slicesCrushed pineappleMethodTake a round dish, about one inch deep, and spread a thick layer...

MOZZARELLA CHICKEN

Mozzarella Chicken Ingredients:4 whole chicken breasts (boneless)4 eggsItalian breadcrumbs3/4 lb. butter1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms (optional)Method:1. Slice chicken breasts into serving size pieces. Place chicken in slightly beaten egg for 1 hour and refrigerate.2. If using mushrooms, sauté and set aside.3. Roll chicken...

GREEN COCONUT CHATNI

GREEN COCONUT CHATNIIngredients:½ bunch fresh mint1 bunch fresh coriander10 - 12 small green chilies1 coconut, freshly grated1 tbsp sugar2 tbsp tamarind pulp6 - 8 tbsp garlic clovesSalt to tasteMethod:Wash all greens and grind them with grated coconut, sugar, tamarind pulp and garlic cloves to form a thick paste. Add as much water as required....

FRIED CHICKEN BREAST

FRIED CHICKEN BREASTIngredients:2 boneless chicken breasts1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon paprika4 tablespoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups bread crumbs2 eggs1/2 cup milkSalad oil to fryMethod:Heat 1 inch salad oil to 370 degrees.Cut chicken into strips.Combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper in bowl. Place bread crumbs in another bowl.Mix...

CRISPY CAULIFLOWER PAKORA

CRISPY CAULIFLOWER PAKORAIngredients:½ kg cauliflower florets½ tsp turmeric powder1 tsp salt4 tbsp cornflourFor marinade1 tsp ginger/garlic paste2 tbsp chilli garlic sauce½ tsp chilli powder½ tsp salt½ tsp Chinese salt1 tsp vinegar1 tsp Soya sauceOil for fryingFor batter5 tbsp cornflour1 tbsp flour2 tbsp rice flour, heaped¼ tsp salt½ tsp...

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

CHOCOLATE MOUSSEIngredients:½ tbsp unflavoured gelatine¼ cup cold milk½ cup chopped bitter sweet or cooking chocolate½ cup milk2/3 cup sugar2 tsp vanilla essence2 cups whipped fresh creamMethod:Combine gelatine and cold milk and let stand for five minutes. Combine chocolate and ½ cup milk and let it melt on a double boiler until smooth. Combine...

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

CHOCOLATE MOUSSEIngredients:250 gms grated chocolate550 gms fresh cream2 eggs (separate the yolks)150 gms icing sugarMethod:Mix the egg yolks and grated chocolate together and put them in a glass bowl over boiling water, wait for the chocolate to melt completely. Let it cool. Whip the cream and sugar in a bowl, add to the chocolate and egg...

CHINEES CHICKEN PAKORA

CHINEES CHICKEN PAKORAIngredients500 gm, boneless chicken pieces3 tbsp chilli sauce2 tsp crushed red chillies3 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped1 egg1 tbsp Soya sauce3 tbsp cornflour1 tbsp honey1 tsp salt, levelledOil for deep fryingMethodMix all the ingredients, except chicken and cornflour. Now add chicken pieces and mix well. Refrigerate for...

CHICKEN SANDWICH

CHICKEN SANDWICHINGREDIENTS:boneless chicken breast halves, skin removed2 teaspoons butter2 teaspoon olive oil1 small onion, sliced4 slices toasted bread4 teaspoons steak sauce4 slices Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or hot pepper cheese8 slices cooked baconMETHOD:Place chicken breast halves between pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap and pound...

CHICKEN SANDWICH

CHICKEN SANDWICHIngredients:boneless chicken breast halves, skin removed2 teaspoons butter or margarine2 teaspoon olive oil1 small Onion, sliced4 slices toasted bread4 teaspoons steak sauce1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese8 slices cooked baconmethod:Place chicken breast halves between pieces of waxed paper and pound to about 1/4-inch thickness....

SPECIAL SHEER KHURMA

SPECIAL SHEER KHURMAIngredients1 kg milk½ cup sugar, heaped½ cup vermicelli¼ cup almonds, blanched, fried and ground¼ cup pistachios, fried and ground2 tbsp sunflower seed, fried½ tsp saffron, crushed1 tsp cardamom powder, levelled1 tsp ghee, heapedMethodCook milk and sugar in a deep pot and when it gets to boiling point add the vermicelli...

CHICKEN CHAAT

CHICKEN CHAAT:Ingredients:1/2kg black chickpeas2 tbsp red chilli powder6 – 8 green chillies, finely chopped1 tbsp cornflour4 onions finely chopped200g yoghurt2 tbsp vinegar2 tbsp garlic paste2 tsp soda bicarbonate1 tbsp cumin seed powder1/2 cup tamarind pulp3 – 4 tbsp oilSalt to taste (for chickpeas and masala)For garnishing:8 – 10 garlic...

BUTTER CHICKEN

BUTTER CHICKEN:INGREDIENTS:1 cup crushed buttery round cracker crumbs2 eggs, beaten ground black pepper to taste1/2 teaspoon garlic salt4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1/2 cup butter, cut into piecesMETHOD:1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).2. Place eggs and cracker crumbs in two separate shallow bowls. Mix cracker...

BLACK FOREST CUP CAKE

Ingredients:300 gms sugar300 gms butter50 gms fresh cream6 eggs250 gms flour250 gms chocolate powder 1 ½ tsp baking powderPinch of saltTopping150gms whipped cream12 cherries25gms grated chocolate12 cup cake moulds, lined with butter paper.Method:Mix the butter and sugar then gradually add the eggs one by one to make a smooth batter. Now mix...

CHICKEN ALMOND SALAD

Ingredients:1 1/2 cup cooked chicken3/4 cup diced celery1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 cup seedless white grapes1/2 cup almonds1/2 teaspoon dry mustard3/4 teaspoon salt1/16 teaspoon pepper1/8 cup light cream1 hard boiled egg, sliced1/2 cup mayonnaiseMethod:Mix cream and mayonnaise together with mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper.Pour...

HOMEMADE EASY PIZZA

HOMEMADE EASY PIZZA RECIPEIngredients:DOUGH1 package active dry yeast (about 2 teaspoons)1 cup warm water1 teaspoon sugar2 tablespoons olive oil2 1/2 cups all-purpose flourpinch saltTopping:1 can (8 ounces) tomato saucebrowned ground beef or Italian sausage, broken up1 can sliced mushrooms, drainedthinly sliced green pepper and onions, optional1/2...

SPICY PIZZA SAUCE

Spicy Pizza Sauce RecipeINGREDIENTS:½ teaspoon crushed red pepper1 teaspoon dried oregano2 tablespoons tomato paste1 minced garlic clove¼ cup white wine¼ cup finely chopped onion½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar14 ½ oz can undrained, crushed tomatoes1/8 teaspoon black pepperCooking sprayMETHOD:Heat a pan over a medium high heat and coat it with...

PIZZA SAUCE

PIZZA SAUCEINGREDIENTS:15 oz tomato sauce1 teaspoon sugar¼ cup water¼ teaspoon dried oregano½ teaspoon lemon juice1 bay leaf? teaspoon black pepper¼ teaspoon dried basil¼ teaspoon dried thyme¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon garlic powderMETHOD:Combine everything in a pan and cook over a medium heat until the sauce comes to the boil.Turn the heat...

WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough RecipeINGREDIENTS:1 cup all purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1 package quick-rise yeast (2 ¼ tablespoons)½ teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil¾ cup hot waterMETHOD:Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F or the highest possible setting. Place an inverted baking sheet or pizza stone on the...

MEDITERRANEAN FOOD PIZZA

MEDITERRANEAN FOOD PIZZAIngredients:1 cup pesto sauce1 readymade pizza crust1 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes1 cup chopped artichoke hearts1 cup wilted spinach4 oz grated feta cheese½ cup kalamata olives4 oz mixture of grated asiago, mozzarella, and provolone cheesesOlive oilMETHOD:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Brush the pizza crust with...

PEPPERONI PIZZA WITH MUSHROOMS AND PEPPERS

Pepperoni Pizza with Mushrooms and PeppersIngredients:16 inch prepared pizza crust8 oz shredded mozzarella½ green bell pepper, chopped24 slices pepperoni2 tablespoons tomato puree½ onion, chopped¼ cup fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried6 button mushrooms, slicedmethod:Heat the oven to 425 degrees F.Spread the tomato puree over the pizza crust,...

SARSON KA SAAG

SARSON KA SAAGINGREDIENTS:750 GRAMS MUSTARD GREENS (SARSON KA SAAG)1 TBSP GINGER (CRUSHED)6 WHOLE GREEN CHILLIES (FINELY CHOPPED)1 TSP SALT4 TBSP CORNMEAL (MAKKAI KA ATTA)1/2 CUP GHEE OR BUTTER2 CLOVES GARLIC SLICED1 TSP GINGER CHOPPEDFOR TOPPING BUTTERINSTRUCTIONS:*IF FRESH MUSTARD GREENS ARE USED, REMOVE ANY COARSE STALKS, CHOP FINELY AND...

CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE

CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIEINGREDIENTS:COOLING CHOCOLATE 2 TBSPMILK 200 GMSOGA 2TBSPSUGAR TO TASTEMETHOD:*POUR A QUARTER CUP OF WATER AND SOGA IN APAN AND COOK IT.*WHEN IT BECOMES LIKE CRYSTAL, ADD MILK AND COOK FURTHER.*GRATE THE COOKING CHOCOLATE.*BOIL 1 CUP OF MILK IN ANOTHER PAN AND ADD GRATED CHOCOLATE TO MAKE THE SOUCE.*WHEN THE SACE IS READY,...

CHILLED STRAWBERRY SHAKE

CHILLED STRAWBERRY SHAKEINGREDIENTS:MILK 1 CUPSTRAWBERRY ICE CREAM 2 CUPSSTRAWBERRY 1/S CUPICE CUBES AS REQURIEDMETHOD:*BLEND STRAWBERRIES, MILK AND ICE CUBES SO MUCH THAT ALL INGREDIENTS ARE UNIFIED IN THE BLENDER.*NOW ADD STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM AND BLEND AGAIN 10 SECONDS.*TAKE OUT THE DRINK IN A GLASS.*TO SERVE, GARNISH WITH STRAWBER...

BANANA COLADA

BANANA COLADAINGREDIENTS:BANANA 1PINEAPPLE 1/2 CUPPINEAPPLE JUICE 1/2 CUPCOCONUT MILK 1/4 CUPSUGAR 2 TBSPICE CUBES 1 CUPMETHOD:*PUT ALL INGREDIENTS IN A BLENDER AND BLEND WELL, UNTIL ALL THE INGREDIENTS ARE UNIFIED IN THE BLENDER.*POUR DRINK INTO A GLASS.*TO SERVE, GARNISH WITH PINEAPPLE SLI...

GREEN TEA JUICE

GREEN TEA JUICEINGREDIENTS:GREEN TEA 1/2 CUPCHICO 2SUGAR 2 TSPCREAM 1/2 CUPMETHOD:*BLEND GREEN TEA, SUGAR AND CHICO IN BLENDER TILL ALL INGREDIENTS ARE UNIFIED.*IN THE END ADD FRESH CREAM AND SHAKE IT WELL.*POUR GREEN TEA JUICE INTO A GLASS, CUT A CHICO FROM THE CENTRE AND PLACE IT ON THE BRIM OF GLOSS.*THEN SERVE AND EN...

ELECTRIC LEMONADE

ELECTRIC LEMONADEINGREDIENTS:1 LEMON JUICESUGAR 2 TBSPBLUE COLOUR 1 DROPWATER 1 CUPICE CUBES 3-4PEPPERMINT ESSENCE FEW DROPSFOR GARNISHMINT LEAVES 2-3UMBERELLA FOR DECORATIONLEMON RING/SLICEMETHOD:*DISSOLVE FEW BLUE COLOUR DROPS IN HALF BOWL OF WATER.*PUT ALL INGREDIENTS IN BLENDER.*ALSO ADD 2 TBSP OF DISSOLVE COLOUR.*BLEND ALL WELL.*DECORATE...

COFFEE TOFFEE SHAKE

COFFEE TOFFEE SHAKEINGREDIENTS:MILK 1 GLASSCREAMEL CHOCOLATE 1SUGAR 2 TBSP/TO TASTECREAM 1/2 CUPCOFFEE 1 TSPICE CUBES 1 CUPVANILLA ESSENCE 2 DROPSCHOCOLATE CHUNKS AS DESIREDCHOCOLATE SOUCE/SYRUB 2 TBSPMETHOD:*PUT ALL INGREDIENTS IN BLENDER.*BLEND UNTIL MIX WELL.*ADD CHOCOLATE CHUNKS AND TOP WITH CHOCOLATE SYRUB.*READY TO SER...