tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30827609140008617122024-03-19T00:15:12.883-04:00Amara's CookingAmara’s cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997395488234838120noreply@blogger.comBlogger456125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3082760914000861712.post-49914995077785661332018-11-04T22:17:00.002-05:002018-11-04T23:40:23.076-05:00Pan Ice cream<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This Ice cream is inspired by the pan kulfi at BBQ nation. Kids love sweet pan flavor. So, I went ahead and tried it in a Ice cream. Both the kids and hubby loved it.<br />
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It’s easy to make ice cream using Vanilla ice cream as the base.</div>
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<b>Preparation Time</b>: 10 minutes </div>
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<b>Chilling time</b> : 8 hours</div>
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<b>Serves</b> : 3</div>
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<b>Ingredients</b>:</div>
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Plain Vanilla Ice cream : 750 grams </div>
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Beetle/Pan leaves: 8 chopped</div>
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Gulkand : 4 tablespoons </div>
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Dates : 3 seeded and chopped </div>
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Candied cherries : 10 chopped </div>
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Fennel seeds : 1 teaspoon </div>
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Sugar candy : 1 tablespoon</div>
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Green food color: 2 drops (optional)</div>
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<b>Method</b>:</div>
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Let the ice cream become a little soft.</div>
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Add all the ingredients to the ice cream and mix well using a spatula.</div>
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Pour the ice cream in a container and freeze 8 hours or overnight.</div>
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Enjoy this refreshing ice cream once it’s chilled.</div>
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Amara’s cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997395488234838120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3082760914000861712.post-15278216082232058982018-11-02T04:45:00.002-04:002018-11-02T04:54:45.387-04:00Kulcha made on tawa (Plain and stuffed)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Kulcha is similar to the naan from Punjabi Cuisine. This kulcha can be made plain and served with curry or it can be made stuffed with aloo, gobi, paneer etc.<br />
Kulcha tastes better when eaten hot of the tawa. Since we use all purpose flour, it gets rubbery once it gets cold.<br />
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<b>Preparation Time</b>: 2 hours<br />
<b>Cook Time</b> : 5 minutes per kulcha<br />
<b>Serves</b> : 8<br />
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br />
All purpose flour: 2 cups<br />
Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon<br />
Baking Soda : 1/4 teaspoon<br />
Salt : 1/2 teaspoon<br />
Sugar : 1 teaspoon<br />
Yogurt/curd : 1/4 cup<br />
Water : 3/4 cup<br />
Oil : 2 teaspoon<br />
Kalongi seeds : 4 teaspoon ( for plain kulcha as topping)<br />
Cilantro/coriander leaves : 4 teaspoons<br />
Veg or paneer filling : 2 cups ( if making stuffed kulchas)<br />
Butter : to brush<br />
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<b>Method</b>:<br />
In a mixing bowl, add all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, curd and mix well.<br />
Add water and knead the dough. Add oil and knead to smooth and soft dough.<br />
Cover and rest for 2 hours.<br />
Divide the dough into 8 equal size balls.<br />
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<b>If making plain kulcha: </b><br />
Take a ball, using some all purpose flour, gently roll into oval shape using a rolling pin. Add Kalonji seeds and cilantro leaves and turn back and sprinkle water on the kulcha.<br />
Place the watered side on the hot tawa and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Show the heat by inverting the tawa and cook for 30 seconds.<br />
Take it out, smear butter and serve hot with desired curry.<br />
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<b>If making a stuffed kulcha:</b><br />
Take a ball, using some all purpose flour, gently roll into a round shape using a rolling pin. Add the stuffing, close it as shown in the pics and gently roll until the kulcha is spread out along with the curry.<br />
Put it on a hot tawa and cook for 1 1/2 minutes each side. Take it out and smear butter.<br />
Serve hot as is or with pickle and raita.<br />
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Amara’s cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997395488234838120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3082760914000861712.post-57482078316334229112018-11-01T01:48:00.002-04:002018-11-02T00:42:29.883-04:00Butterless Coconut cookies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I was invited to my daughters school for a guest lecture so I wanted to take some goodies for the kids. Made few batches of double chocolate cookies and wanted to make plain cookies for kids who might not like chocolate. That’s when I realized I ran out of butter. Didn’t have time to go for shopping so, modified the recipe and made these Butterless Cookies adding cold pressed coconut oil to get some flavor.<br />
These cookies became such a huge hit not just with the kids but also my friends. So, here is the recipe:<br />
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<b>Preparation Time:</b> 10 minutes<br />
<b>Bake Time </b>: 13-15 minutes per batch<br />
<b>Makes</b> : 34 cookies<br />
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br />
Vegetable oil : 1/2 cup<br />
Coconut oil: 1/2 cup (I used cold pressed)<br />
Brown sugar: 1 cup<br />
Sugar : 1 cup<br />
Eggs : 2<br />
Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon<br />
All purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups<br />
Baking powder: 1 teaspoon<br />
Baking soda : 1/2 teaspoon<br />
Salt : 1/2 teaspoon<br />
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.<br />
In a mixing bowl, cream together oil and both sugars. Add eggs and beat well. Add vanilla and mix well.<br />
Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix well. Refrigerate the dough for 15 minutes.<br />
Scoop in a golf ball size dough on to a greased cookie tray and bake for 12-15 minutes.<br />
Let them cool before moving them to a wire rack.<br />
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Amara’s cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997395488234838120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3082760914000861712.post-78585854303869550662018-10-13T01:35:00.001-04:002018-10-13T01:39:10.514-04:00Papaya juice<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It’s so hot here even in October and Papaya is in season. So, made some refreshing Papaya juice. Kids and hubby liked this simple juice.<br />
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<b>Preparation Time: 5 minutes </b><br />
<b>Makes : 4 glasses</b><br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
Papaya<b> </b>pieces : 2 cups<br />
Sugar : 1/4 cup<br />
Chilled water: 1 1/2 cups<br />
Ice cubes : 1/2 cup<br />
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<b>Method</b>:<br />
Add all the ingredients into a blender and blend for 2 minutes or well blend.<br />
Pour into glasses and serve immediately.<br />
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Amara’s cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997395488234838120noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3082760914000861712.post-59119521262312994692018-10-13T00:55:00.001-04:002018-10-13T01:00:26.705-04:00Donut holes without yeast<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Kids are home for Autumn break so, I’ve been making simple and quick snacks for them to munch on. Normally donut holes are made with yeast where these are made without yeast and it’s instant.<br />
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<b>Preparation Time: 10 minutes </b><br />
<b>Cooking Time: 10 minutes </b><br />
<b>Serves : 4-6</b><br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
All purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups<br />
Sugar : 1/3 cup<br />
Salt : 1/2 teaspoon<br />
Baking Powder: 2 teaspoons<br />
Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon<br />
Egg : 1<br />
Milk : 1/2 cup<br />
Unsalted butter: 2 tablespoons<br />
Oil : for deep frying<br />
Powdered Sugar : 1/2 cup<br />
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<b>Method</b>:<br />
Take a bowl and add all purpose flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and nutmeg and mix well.<br />
Add in Egg, milk and butter to the dry ingredients and beat well to mix for 3 minutes.<br />
Heat oil in a pan. Take a small ice cream scoop and scoop dough into the oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes on medium heat or until the donuts are golden brown.<br />
Take them out and place on a paper towel. Immediately take the donut holes on a plate and dust the powdered sugar and serve hot.<br />
You can add melted chocolate or sugar syrup instead of powdered sugar.<br />
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Amara’s cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997395488234838120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3082760914000861712.post-86253788591856452732018-10-10T23:49:00.005-04:002018-10-10T23:49:55.243-04:00Red Velvet Marble Bundt Cake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I love marble cakes as they satisfy the taste buds of many. I wanted to bake a cake for my dear friend for her birthday. She loved my marble cake before but she likes red velvet. So, I thought of mixing her interests and bake a red velvet marble bundt cake.<br />
She was very happy with both the look of it and the taste, and all the kids loved it. My daughter wants me to bake this cake again for her birthday.<br />
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<b>Preparation Time: </b>15 minutes<br />
<b>Bake Time</b> : 1 hour<br />
<b>Makes</b> : 1 - 9" bundt cake.<br />
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br />
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Unsalted butter : 1 1/2 cups at room temperature<br />
Sugar : 2 1/2 cups<br />
Eggs : 6 large<br />
All purpose flour: 3 cups<br />
Milk : 3/4 cup<br />
Baking Powder: 1 1/2 teaspoon<br />
Salt : 1/2 teaspoon<br />
Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon<br />
Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon<br />
Red food coloring (powder/liquid) : 1 tablespoon<br />
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Take a large bowl and beat butter until creamy.<br />
Add sugar and beat till the mixture is fluffy.<br />
Add 1 egg at a time and beat until mixed well.<br />
Add all purpose flour and baking powder slowly and beat till the mixture is blended.<br />
Add milk, vanilla extract and beat until the batter is blended.<br />
Take 2 cups of batter into a small bowl, add cocoa powder and food coloring.<br />
Stir with a spatula to mix well.<br />
Pre heat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.<br />
Grease a bundt pan, add a layer of plain batter and top it with a thin layer of red batter. Repeat the process by layering until the batter is finished.<br />
Bake the cake for 1 hour. Let it cool before turning it on to a plate.<br />
Cut into pieces and serve.</div>
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Amara’s cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997395488234838120noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3082760914000861712.post-76967441446731499392018-09-27T01:43:00.006-04:002018-09-27T05:18:14.281-04:00Cinnamon Rolls <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Fresh hot Cinnamon rolls are just to die for. Kids and I loved the Cinnabon When we lived in US but once we moved to India, couldn’t find anything close to that taste nor texture. So, I decided to do my research and use the recipes to create my own version of Cinnamon rolls which became an instant hit. So, here is the recipe....<br />
<b>Preparation Time: 20 minutes </b><br />
<b>Proofing Time : 1+1 hours</b><br />
<b>Baking Time: 25 minutes </b><br />
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br />
<b>For Cinnamon Roll Dough</b>:<br />
Active Dry Yeast : 1 package or 2 1/4 teaspoons<br />
Warm milk : 1 cup<br />
Sugar : 1/2 cup<br />
Melted butter : 1/3 cup<br />
Salt : 1 teaspoon<br />
Eggs : 2 large<br />
All purpose flour: 4 cups<br />
<b>Cinnamon filling :</b><br />
Brown Sugar : 3/4 cup<br />
Ground Cinnamon : 2 tablespoons<br />
Melted butter: 1/4 cup<br />
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<b>Method</b>:<br />
Take 1/2 cup warm milk, 1 teaspoon sugar and yeast in a bowl mix well, cover it and let it proof for 7-10 minutes or until it’s nice and foamy.<br />
Take a large bowl and add sugar, butter, eggs, salt, proofed yeast, 2 cups of flour and beat on 3 speed until a smooth mixture is formed. Add the remaining flour, and form a soft dough. (The dough will be sticky)<br />
Add some flour on your work surface and place the dough on it. Knead until smooth and elastic for about 6-8 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a plastic wrap.<br />
Keep it in a warm place and let it rise to double its size. This should take approximately an hour.<br />
Punch down the down, divide in half. Flour the surface and roll one portion into a 11x8 in. Rectangle. Brush with half of the butter and sprinkle with half of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture leaving a small edge.<br />
Roll up as shown in the pictures, pinch seam to seal. Cut into 1 inch pieces. Place them in a greased 13x9 inch cake pan, cover with a wet cloth and let it rise for 1 hour.<br />
Repeat the same process with the remaining dough.<br />
Meanwhile preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 20-25minutes or golden brown and cool on wire racks before serving for 5 minutes.<br />
You can use sugar and milk mixture to ice them or cream cheese and sugar powder. Enjoy the hot cinnamon rolls.<br />
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Amara’s cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997395488234838120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3082760914000861712.post-29289338086633836582018-09-25T11:41:00.001-04:002018-09-27T00:26:54.413-04:00Chocolate Cake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is a simple chocolate cake recipe which is made with buttermilk. My kids are chocoholics and I keep trying new dishes to satisfy their tastebuds. I made this cake for my daughters birthday and not just my kids, their friends and my friends enjoyed it. So, here is the recipe....<br />
<b>Preparation Time : 10 minutes</b><br />
<b>Baking Time : 35 minutes</b><br />
<b>Makes : one 9x13 (or) one 10" round cake and 6 cup cakes</b><br />
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br />
Sugar : 2 cups<br />
All purpose flour : 1 3/4 cups<br />
Unsweetened cocoa powder: 3/4 cup<br />
Baking Powder : 1 1/2 teaspoons<br />
Baking Soda : 1 1/2 teaspoons<br />
Salt : 1 teaspoon<br />
Eggs : 2<br />
Buttermilk : 1 cup<br />
Oil (Vegetable or Canola) : 1/2 cup<br />
Vanilla extract : 1 teaspoon<br />
Boiling water: 1 cup<br />
<b>For Chocolate Frosting </b>:<br />
Salted Butter : 1/2 cup<br />
Milk : 1/3 cup<br />
Unsweetened cocoa powder : 2/3 cup<br />
Powdered Sugar : 3 cups<br />
Vanilla extract : 1 teaspoon<br />
<b>Method</b>:<br />
Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter the baking pan and dust a little flour.<br />
Sift and Stir together all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.<br />
Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, vanilla and beat with a electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add boiled water and mix well with a spatula.<br />
Pour the batter into the baking pan and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.<br />
If frosting the cake, let the cake cool off completely.<br />
Mix all ingredients listed under for frosting with a spatula and use it.<br />
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Amara’s cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997395488234838120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3082760914000861712.post-36723089237252608492017-05-16T08:21:00.000-04:002017-05-16T08:21:04.890-04:00Kids Delight - Summer Coolers Announcement <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: #4c4b4c; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">hi friends !</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c4b4c; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4b4c; font-family: "georgia" , "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: #4c4b4c; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Happy to announce I would be hosting my blogger friend <a href="http://spicingyourlife.blogspot.in/p/kids-delight-host-list.html" style="color: #fc318a; text-decoration: none;">Valli's event : Kids Delight</a> from 15th May -14th June 2017. The theme would be Summer Coolers. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #4c4b4c; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span>All bloggers and non-bloggers are welcome to participate.<br />
The Coolers must be kid friendly, tasted and approved by kids.<br />
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Amara’s cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997395488234838120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3082760914000861712.post-7660564079568894422017-05-03T07:15:00.000-04:002017-05-03T07:26:12.419-04:00Focaccia Bread<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Focaccia is a popular bread from Italy. This flat bread is very similar in style and texture to the pizza dough.<br>
The bread is usually seasoned with olive oil, herbs, onion, cheese and veggies.<br>
Summer holidays started so giving some cooking classes for kids in our county. Thought them Focaccia and kids loved it.<br>
I served it with some pesto/ extra virgin olive oil with black pepper.<br>
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<b>Preparation Time</b>: 10 minutes<br>
<b>Proofing time :</b> 40 minutes + 20 minutes<br>
<b>Makes</b> : 2 - 13x9 inch breads.<br>
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br>
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To make the dough:<br>
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All purpose flour: 4 cups or 500 grams<br>
Sugar : 2 teaspoons<br>
Active dry yeast: 25 grams (I used blue bird)<br>
Salt : 1 teaspoon<br>
Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon<br>
Dried basil : 1 teaspoon<br>
Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon<br>
Red chili flakes : 1 teaspoon (optional)<br>
Olive oil: 3 tablespoons<br>
Water : 1 1/4 cups + 1/2 cup<br>
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Toppings:<br>
Olive oil : 1/2 cup<br>
Onion : 2 small sliced thinly<br>
Tomatoes: 2 medium diced<br>
Basil leaves : 1/2 cup<br>
Olives : 3 tablespoons<br>
Shredded mozzarella cheese : 4 tablespoons<br>
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<b>Method</b>:<br>
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Warm 1/2 cup water in the microwave for 15-20. Add sugar and yeast. Mix well and cover for 7-10 minutes or until it's proofed and double the size.<br>
Take all the dry ingredients listed under dough making, make a well and add proofed yeast, water, olive oil and knead into a soft dough. Cover with a wet cloth and keep aside for 40 minutes.<br>
The dough should double the size, gently punch out the air.<br>
Add 1/4 cup of oil in each pan, divide the dough in half and slowly spread the dough to all corners of the pan by turning the dough couple of times so the oil is coated evenly.<br>
Make deep impressions with your knuckles, cover with wet cloth and proof for another 15 minutes.<br>
Pre heat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit.<br>
Take out the dough, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil in each one and add all the toppings.<br>
Bake it for 15 minutes.<br>
Let it cool off for 5-8 minutes and slice into small pieces.<br>
Serve warm with basil pesto or extra virgin olive oil mixed with black pepper.<br>
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Paan/Betel leaves aids in digestion, helps with headaches and constipation. When paan leaves and gulkand (rose petal purée) are mixed with cold milk, the drink is super refreshing. These shots help beat the summer heat.<br>
The shots are super easy to make and are loved by one and all. No sugar is added too.<br>
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<b>Preparation Time</b>: 5 minutes<br>
<b>Serves</b> : 6<br>
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br>
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Paan/Betel leaves: 20<br>
Cold milk : 4 cups<br>
Chilled water : 1.5 cups<br>
Rose Syrup : 1 tablespoon (optional)<br>
Rose water : 1 tablespoon (optional)<br>
Gulkand : 6 tablespoons<br>
Chopped nuts : 2-3 tablespoons<br>
Dried rose petals : 1 tablespoon<br>
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<b>Method</b>:<br>
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Rinse the betel leaves in water.<br>
In a blender, add the roughly chopped leaves with 3 tablespoons of water and purée.<br>
Add Gulkand, rose water, rose syrup and blend for 1 minute.<br>
Pour this mixture into a large bowl, add milk and water. Stir well.<br>
Pour into glasses and Garnish with nuts and rose petals before serving.<br>
Serve immediately or chill the leftover drink. </div>
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Minestrone soup is a healthy one pot meal with pasta, beans and veggies. It's a flavorful yet simple to make soup. I make this soup often because it being nutritious for all ages.<br>
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<b>Preparation Time</b>: 10 minutes<br>
<b>Cook Time</b>: 30 minutes<br>
<b>Serves</b> : 6-8<br>
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br>
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Onion : 1 large diced<br>
Garlic : 4 cloves minced<br>
Carrot : 1 large diced<br>
Celery : 1 stalk diced (I didn't add)<br>
Green Beans : 12 cut into 1/2 inch pieces<br>
Dried Oregano: 1 teaspoon<br>
Fresh Basil : 7-8 leaves<br>
Tomatoes: 4 large diced<br>
Tomatoes : 2 large crushed<br>
Red kidney beans : 1 cup dried ( soaked and pressure cooked for 2 whistles) / 1 15-ounce can<br>
Pasta : elbow or small macaroni 2 cups<br>
Parmesan cheese : 1/2 cup finely grated<br>
Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons<br>
Fresh ground Black pepper: 2 teaspoons<br>
Fresh basil : To garnish<br>
Veg or Chicken broth : 7 cups<br>
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<b>Method</b>:<br>
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Heat oil in a large pot and add onions. Sauté till they turn translucent.<br>
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.<br>
Add celery, carrots and cook until they are a little soft. For about 5 minutes.<br>
Add green beans, dried oregano, Basil, salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes.<br>
Add the diced, crushed tomatoes and broth. Bring it to a boil.<br>
Simmer for 10 minutes. Add beans and pasta. Cook until the pasta is done for about 10-13 minutes.<br>
Add cheese and fresh basil, stir in.<br>
Serve immediately.<br>
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Phirni is a traditional Punjabi dessert that's made with milk and rice. It's a soft and chilled dessert that's served in summer. It's a famous dish for Holi.<br>
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<b>Preparation Time:</b> 5 minutes<br>
<b>Soaking Time:</b> 2 hours<br>
<b>Cook Time</b>: 30 minutes<br>
<b>Serves</b> : 6<br>
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br>
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Milk : 1 liter<br>
Basmati Rice: 3/4 cup<br>
Sugar : 1 1/2 cups<br>
Saffron : 7-8 strands<br>
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To garnish :<br>
Almonds : 5 chopped<br>
Pistachios: 5 chopped<br>
Saffron : 3-4 strands<br>
Dry rose petals : 1 teaspoon (optional)<br>
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<b>Method</b>:<br>
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Wash and soak rice for at least 2 hours.<br>
Drain and pat dry on an absorbent kitchen towel or paper towel.<br>
Soak saffron in 2 tablespoons of warm milk.<br>
Take the rice and blend in a mixer to a coarse powder.<br>
Mix 1 cup of cold milk to the rice powder and mix well.<br>
Boil rest of the milk and slowly stir the rice mixture.<br>
Cook for about 15 minutes on a slow flame. Stir continuously.<br>
Add sugar and saffron mixture and simmer for 5 minutes.<br>
Pour into smaller containers and let it cool off.<br>
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.<br>
Serve chilled garnished with the listed ingredients.<br>
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Mango Mastani is a drink that is originated from Pune but it soon started spreading and being served in other cities. This is another drink that is famous for the Holi festival.<br />
It's a thick milkshake topped with ice cream, nuts, rose petals and cherry. When the drink is made with fresh mangoes, it's delicious compared to the frozen ones.(Atleast that's my experience)<br />
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<b>Preparation Time</b>: 2 minutes<br />
<b>Serves</b> : 3<br />
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br />
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Fresh Mango pieces : 2 cups<br />
Milk : 2 cups<br />
Ice cubes : 6<br />
Sugar : 2 tablespoons<br />
Ice cream: 2 scoops + 3 as topping<br />
Almonds : 4 chopped for garnishing<br />
Pistachios: 6 chopped for garnishing<br />
Cherries : 3<br />
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<b>Method</b> :<br />
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Take the mango pieces, milk, ice cubes, sugar and 2 scoops of ice cream in a blender and blend for 1 minute or until the mixture is smooth and frothy.<br />
Pour it into glasses, top them off with ice cream, almonds, pistachios, cherries and fresh mango pieces.<br />
Serve immediately.<br />
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Amara’s cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997395488234838120noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3082760914000861712.post-74245044705910319602017-03-11T10:07:00.002-05:002017-03-11T10:19:24.598-05:00Thandai Masala Powder<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Thandai is a body cooling drink that is famous during the Holi festival. This drink is really popular in North India.<br>
Lots of nuts and spices are used in making the masala powder. The powder is mixed with milk and served.<br>
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<b>Preparation Time</b>: 5 minutes<br>
<b>Makes</b> : 1 cup<br>
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br>
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Almonds : 1/4 cup<br>
Cashews: 1/4 cup<br>
Pistachios: 1/8 cup<br>
Fennel seeds /Saunf : 1 tablespoon<br>
Melon seeds : 1 tablespoon<br>
Black pepper: 1 teaspoon<br>
Dry Rose leaves : 2 teaspoons<br>
Saffron: 7-8 strands<br>
Green cardamom/Elachi : 10<br>
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<b>To make Thandai</b>:<br>
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Cold milk : 1 cup<br>
Thandai Masala Powder: 2 teaspoons<br>
Sugar : 1 teaspoon<br>
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<b>Method</b>:<br>
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Take all the ingredients in a mixer jar and blend into a coarse powder. Scrape the sides and blend on pulse 3-4 times. Don't overdo as the nuts will produce oil.<br>
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To make Thandai, mix all ingredients listed under for Thandai and serve chilled. If you don't like the spices getting in your mouth, leave it for few minutes, strain and then serve.<br>
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Summer is soon approaching and it's hard to spend a lot of time in the kitchen especially in the evenings because of the heat. I'm looking for 10 minute recipes that are tasty and healthy.<br>
I made this cabbage and carrot stir fry and served along with some soup. Kids loved it. Easy on the tummy too. Sending this to Blogging Marathon 74 under quick and delicious stir fries.<br>
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<b>Preparation Time</b>: 10 minutes<br>
<b>Cook Time</b>: 10 minutes<br>
<b>Serves</b> : 2<br>
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br>
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Cabbage : 1/2 of a medium or 4 cups chopped<br>
Carrot : 1 large julienne cut<br>
Ginger garlic paste: 1 teaspoon<br>
Star Anise: 1<br>
Cloves : 2<br>
Red curry paste : 1 teaspoon<br>
Salt to taste<br>
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<b>Method</b>:<br>
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Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a wok and add star anise and cloves. Fry for 1 minute.<br>
Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for 1 minute.<br>
Add carrot and cabbage, stir fry for 3-4 minutes. Cabbage should be still crisp.<br>
Add salt and red curry paste, mix well and stir fry for 2 minutes.<br>
Turn off the stove and serve hot with soup, rice or roti.<br>
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Love the fresh Thotakura/Amaranth leaves. So, made this simple stir fry. This dish can be served with plain rice, Rasam rice or roti. This nutritious dish is well liked by all ages.<br>
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<b>Preparation Time: </b>10 minutes<br>
<b>Cook Time: </b>10 minutes<br>
<b>Serves</b> : 2-3<br>
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br>
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Thotakura/Amaranth leaves : 8 bunches<br>
Dry red chilies: 2 broken in half<br>
Cumin/jeera : 1 teaspoon<br>
Garlic cloves : 3 crushed<br>
Peanuts : 3 tablespoons powdered<br>
Red chili powder: 2 teaspoons<br>
Coriander powder: 1/2 teaspoon<br>
Turmeric: 1/2 teaspoon<br>
Salt to taste<br>
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<b>Method</b>:<br>
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Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and red chilies. Fry them for 1 minute.<br>
Add the garlic cloves and thotakura. Stir fry for 5-6 minutes.<br>
Add all the spices and stir well. Fry for 2 minutes.<br>
Turn of the stove and serve hot.<br>
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Theme for this week blogging marathon is quick and delicious stir Fries. I was thinking about different dishes that suit the bill. I finally decided on a breakfast stir fry which is both quick and delicious.<br>
Kids absolutely loved this healthy breakfast.<br>
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<b>Preparation Time: </b>10 minutes<br>
<b>Cook Time</b>: 10 minutes<br>
<b>Serves</b> : 2-3<br>
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br>
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Spinach : 1 large bunch or 4 cups roughly chopped<br>
Green Peppers/capsicum: 3 large sliced<br>
Red bell pepper: 1 large sliced<br>
Baby tomatoes: 10 cur in half<br>
Eggs : 5 medium<br>
Fresh ground Black pepper: 1 teaspoon<br>
Paprika: 1/4 teaspoon<br>
Salt to taste<br>
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<b>Method</b>:<br>
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Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok and add the peppers. Stir fry them on high heat for 3 minutes.<br>
Add spinach and stir fry for 1 minute.<br>
Add the tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, salt and paprika and stir fry for 2 minutes.<br>
In the meanwhile, crack and Beat the eggs, salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.<br>
Take the veggies into a plate.<br>
Add the eggs to the wok and scramble them. It should take about 4 minutes.<br>
Turn off the stove and add eggs to the veggies and serve immediately.<br>
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Valentine's Day this year is on a Tuesday and it's a working day so the kids can't eat relaxed breakfast. So, I made these red Velvet pancakes for them over the weekend. Both of them loved it and pretty much said they love this variation compared to regular pancakes.<br>
The recipe is super simple. I took my regular pancake batter and add cocoa powder and red food coloring. That's it, but the taste was just amazing.<br>
Funny part is my maid stays away from any sweet dish but she got tempted by the color of the pancakes, so I made it for her breakfast and she loved it.<br>
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<b>Preparation Time: </b>5 minutes<br>
<b>Cook Time</b>: 3 minutes per pancake<br>
<b>Makes</b> : 6 large pancakes<br>
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br>
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Cold Milk : 3/4th cup<br>
Vinegar: 2 tablespoons<br>
All purpose flour: 1 cup<br>
Sugar : 2 tablespoons<br>
Baking powder: 1 teaspoon<br>
Baking soda : 1/2 teaspoon<br>
Salt : 1/2 teaspoon<br>
Egg : 1 large<br>
Melted unsalted butter : 2 tablespoons<br>
Cocoa powder : 1 teaspoon<br>
Red food coloring: 1/4 teaspoon<br>
Powdered sugar : For serving<br>
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<b>Method</b>:<br>
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Combine milk and vinegar to make sour milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.<br>
Add all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix.<br>
Add egg and butter to the milk. Whisk them together and add this mixture to the dry ingredients.<br>
Whisk well to make a smooth batter.<br>
Add cocoa powder, red food coloring and whisk well.<br>
Heat a frying pan or a griddle, grease it with butter or spray oil and pour batter on to the pan and cook until bubbles appear on the top.<br>
Flip the pancake and cook for 1 minute or until is light brown on the other side.<br>
Serve hot with some powdered sugar and syrup.<br><br></div>
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I'm trying to make simple one pot meals for Summer. This pasta dish is a filling and refreshing one. It takes 20 minutes to make this pasta. Kids loved the fresh flavors.<br>
I made this dish with Veggie Fusilli Pasta but regular whole grain Penne or Fusilli can be used.<br>
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<b>Preparation Time:</b> 5 minutes<br>
<b>Cook Time</b>: 20 minutes<br>
<b>Serves</b> : 3-4<br>
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br>
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Whole grain Penne or Fusilli pasta : 1 pound<br>
Extra virgin olive oil : 3 tablespoons<br>
Garlic cloves: 4 crushed<br>
Onion : 1 large diced<br>
Tomatoes: 3 large diced<br>
Fresh basil : 2 sprigs<br>
Water : 4 1/2 cups<br>
Grated Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup<br>
Red chili flakes: 1 teaspoon<br>
Salt : 1/2 teaspoon<br>
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<b>Method</b> :<br>
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Heat oil in a large saucepan and add garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds.<br>
Add Onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they turn translucent.<br>
Add pasta, red chili flakes,tomatoes, basil, salt and water.<br>
Bring it to a boil and simmer until no more liquid is left.<br>
Turn off the stove and add cheese, mix well until it's melted.<br>
Serve hot.<br>
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I made veg chowder before which is really creamy. Normally these thick and creamy Chowders are fall and winter favorites. Kids love chowders so I tried to go with a dish that is apt for Summer which is less creamy but still full of flavors.<br>
I'm sending this dish to BM#73 under one pot meals category.<br>
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<b>Preparation Time</b>: 5 minutes<br>
<b>Cook Time</b>: 20 minutes<br>
<b>Serves</b> : 3-4<br>
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br>
<br>
Onion : 1 large diced<br>
Potatoes: 3 large peeled and diced<br>
Corn : 2 cups<br>
Cumin seeds : 1 tablespoon<br>
Butter : 1 tablespoon<br>
Bay leaf : 1<br>
Chicken or Vegetable stock : 3 cups<br>
Milk : 1 cup<br>
All purpose flour: 1 teaspoon<br>
Shredded cheese : 1/2 cup<br>
Fresh ground pepper: 2 teaspoons<br>
Salt : 1/2 teaspoon<br>
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<b>Method</b>:<br>
<br>
Heat butter in a medium saucepan and add onions. Sauté them for 3-4 minutes until they turn translucent.<br>
Add cumin seeds, mix well and fry for 1 minute.<br>
Add potatoes, bay leaf, stock and bring it to a boil.<br>
Simmer, close lid and cook for 10 minutes until the potatoes are soft<br>
Add corn and cook for 2-3 minutes.<br>
Mix flour with milk and add the mixture to the chowder stirring constantly.<br>
Cook for 1 minute and turn off the stove.<br>
Add shredded cheese and stir until it's melted.<br>
Add salt and black pepper, stir to mix.<br>
Serve warm with toasted bread.<br>
This can be served cold as well.<br>
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Summer is soon approaching and it's hard to prepare meals that take long time in the kitchen and also need less oily foods. One of our themes for BM# 73 is one pot meals for summer and it's perfect timing.<br>
So, I made this bean salad for dinner, my daughter is not a big fan of beans but she loved this cool salad and said it's a keeper. Mission accomplished.....<br>
This is a no cook salad but you can soak and cook your beans. (Let them cool off completely before making the salad if you cook the beans)<br>
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<b>Preparation Time</b>: 10 minutes<br>
<b>Serves</b> : 2<br>
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br>
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Red Kidney beans : 1 can or 1/2 cup soaked and cooked<br>
Cannellini beans/white beans : 1 can (430 grams) or 1/2 cup soaked and cooked<br>
Tomatoes: 2 diced<br>
Olives : 2 tablespoons chopped<br>
Canned Jalapeños: 2 tablespoons<br>
Cilantro : 1 small bunch chopped<br>
Extra virgin olive oil : 2 tablespoons<br>
Fresh ground pepper: 1 teaspoon<br>
Salt : 1/2 teaspoon<br>
Shredded mozzarella: 3 tablespoons<br>
Parmesan cheese : 2 teaspoons<br>
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<b>Method</b>:<br>
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Drain the beans and wash them thoroughly.<br>
Take a large bowl and add all ingredients except cheeses and toss well.<br>
Serve immediately topped with both cheeses.<br>
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Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani is cooked on dum for the last few minutes, where initially meat and rice is cooked separate. Learned recently from hyderabadi locals to get the authentic taste. There are more variations to the hyderabadi Biryani but my family and friends loved this dish. The third ingredient I received through mail for ingredient swap was rice. So, took the opportunity to make Biryani.<br>
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<b>Preparation Time</b>: 15 minutes<br>
<b>Cook Time:</b> 30 minutes for Mutton + 6 minutes for rice + 10 minutes for dum.<br>
<b>Total cook Time :</b> 45 minutes<br>
<b>Serves</b> : 5-6<br>
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br>
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Mutton : 500 grams<br>
Onions : 2 medium sliced and deep fried till light brown<br>
Green chilies: 8-10 chopped<br>
Lemons : 3<br>
Cilantro/ coriander leaves: 1 bunch chopped<br>
Mint /Pudina : 1 small bunch chopped<br>
Yogurt /Curd : 1/2 cup<br>
Ginger garlic paste: 2 tablespoons<br>
Red chili powder: 2 teaspoons<br>
Salt to taste (I added. 2 teaspoons)<br>
Garam masala: 2 teaspoons<br>
Orange food color : 6 drops<br>
Saffron : 6-7 strands soaked in 2 tablespoons of warm milk.<br>
Rice : 4 cups<br>
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<b>Method</b>:<br>
<br>
Take green chilies, a pinch of salt and make a paste.<br>
Take a large pan to make biryani and Add Washed and cleaned Mutton, green chili paste, ginger garlic paste, cilantro, mint, yogurt, turmeric, salt, red chili powder, Garam masala, lemon juice and mix well.<br>
Add 3/4th of the deep fried onions and mix well.<br>
Add 1/3rd cup of oil where the onions were fried and mix well.<br>
Place the pan/vessel on the stove and start cooking on medium heat.<br>
Wash and soak rice for 30 minutes.<br>
Cook the meat for 30 minutes or until the meat is completely cooked stirring occasionally.<br>
Heat 12 cups of water and bring them to a boil.<br>
Add rice, salt and cook for 6 minutes until it's done 80%. Drain the water.<br>
Add the rice to the cooked Mutton gravy, add rest of the fried onions, saffron and food color.<br>
Close lid and place a heavy object for dum. Cook on simmer for 10 minutes.<br>
Let it rest for 10 minutes before opening the lid. Mix gently a little bit at a time and serve hot with raita and/or salna.<br>
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Chinese Bhel is a famous Mumbai roadside dish. Fried noodles are tossed with veggies and sauces to give a nice texture and taste.<br>
As part of swapping ingredients through mail, The second ingredient I received through mail from my fellow blogger Archana is noodles. So, I thought of making this snack which is loved by all ages.<br>
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<b>Preparation Time: </b>10 minutes<br>
<b>Cook Time:</b> 25 minutes<br>
<b>Serves</b> : 4-5<br>
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<b>Ingredients</b>:<br>
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Dry Hakka noodles : 2 cups<br>
Carrot : 2 cut into julienne<br>
Cabbage : 1/2 cup cut into thin strips<br>
Capsicum/ Green bell Pepper: 1/2 cup sliced<br>
Red bell pepper: 1/2 cup sliced<br>
Chili garlic sauce: 1 cup<br>
Tomato ketchup: 2 tablespoons<br>
Cilantro/ coriander leaves: 1/2 chopped to garnish<br>
Spring onions/scallions: 1/2 cup chopped<br>
Salt to taste<br>
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<b>Method</b>:<br>
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Add 6 cups of water in a large saucepan and bring it to a boil. Add salt and noodles and cook for 5 minutes or 75% done.<br>
Drain the water and coat the noodles with some oil.<br>
Heat oil for deep frying and add the noodles and fry till they turn golden. It took me 6 minutes.<br>
Take the noodles into a plate.<br>
Heat oil in a wok and add white part of scallions, cabbage, carrots and sauté for 3 minutes.<br>
Add red and green peppers and sauté for another 3 minutes.<br>
Add fried noodles, ketchup and chili garlic sauce. Toss well and cook for 5 minutes.<br>
Turn off the stove, garnish with scallions and cilantro.<br>
Serve immediately.<br>
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Natukodi/Country chicken is where the chickens are raised in the houses or farms. No commercially processed feed is fed to them. Hence the chicken taste is distinct from the regular chickens. The meat is a little tough hence needs extra time to cook.<br>
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I got natukodi from our farm and made curry and fry with it. There is no comparison with the chicken we get it from the shops. Everyone in the family loved it.<br>
Normally Country chicken is burnt and cooked with the skin to enhance the taste. I took the skin off as we don't like the texture of it.</div>
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<b>Preparation Time</b>: 10 minutes </div>
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<b>Cook Time</b>: 45 minutes </div>
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<b>Serves</b> : 4-5</div>
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<b>Ingredients</b>:</div>
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Natukodi/Country Chicken: 1 kg</div>
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Onion : 3 sliced thinly </div>
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Ginger garlic paste: 2 teaspoons</div>
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Fresh ground coconut : 2 tablespoons </div>
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Red chili powder: 2 teaspoons</div>
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Chicken masala powder : 2 teaspoons<br>
Turmeric: 1 teaspoon<br>
Water : 1/4 cup</div>
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Salt to taste<br>
Cilantro/coriander leaves: To garnish.<br>
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<b>Method</b>:<br>
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Clean and Wash the chicken well. Add salt and Turmeric to the chicken and mix well. Keep it aside.<br>
Heat oil in a pan and add onions. Sauté them till they turn translucent.<br>
Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 1 minute.<br>
Add the fresh ground coconut and sauté for 2 minutes.<br>
Add chicken, mix well and cook for 15 minutes. Simmer, Add water, red chili powder, chicken masala powder, mix well, close lid and cook for 25-30 minutes while stirring occasionally until the chicken is done.<br>
Turn off the stove and garnish the chicken.<br>
Serve hot with Rasam/sambhar rice or as a starter.<br>
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