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                Ingredients 3 cups   cooked brown rice 2 tablespoons   lemon juice 1 pound   peeled, deveined shrimp 1 tablespoon   oil 1  seeded, sliced Thai red chile pepper 1/4 cup   chopped lemongrass 1 tablespoons   chopped ginger 1/2 cup   sliced red onion 3 tablespoons   sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons   fish sauce 1 cup   coconut water Preparation Combine 3 cups cooked brown rice with 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Cook 1 pound peeled, deveined shrimp in 2 batches in a nonstick skillet over medium heat using 1/2 tablespoon oil for each batch, until shrimp are pink, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add 1 seeded, sliced Thai red chile pepper, 1/4 cup chopped lemongrass, 1 tablespoon chopped ginger, 1/2 cup sliced red onion, and 3 tablespoons sugar to pan and cook, 1 minute. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce and 1 cup coconut water; cook 2 minutes. Add shrimp to pan; cook 2 min...

Paneer Pudina Kalimirch Paneer cooked with fresh mint leaves and lots of pepper powder. Cooking Time:  20-25 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  20-25 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Paneer (cottage cheese) 400 grams • Fresh mint leaves paste 1/2 cup • Black pepper powder 1 tablespoon • Oil 2 tablespoons • Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon • Onions,finely chopped 2 medium • Ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon • Green chilli paste 1 teaspoon • Cashewnuts,boiled and pureed 12-15 • Hung yogurt 2-3 tablespoons • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon • Coriander powder 1 tablespoon • Turmeric powder a pinch • Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon • Dried mango powder 1 teaspoon • Spinach puree 1 cup • Fresh coriander leaves paste 1/4 cup • Salt to taste • Lemon juice 1 teaspoon Method 1. Heat oil in a non stick kadai, add cumin seeds and sauté till light brown. 2. Add onions a...

Prep Time:  5 minutes Cook Time:  12 minutes Yield:  4 servings (serving size: 2 cups greens, 3 ounces chicken, and 1/4 cup chutney)                     Ingredients 4  (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 teaspoons   blackened steak seasoning (such as Paul Prudhomme's) Cooking spray 1  (10-ounce) package romaine salad greens 1 cup   sliced salad cucumber (about 1 small) 1 cup   chopped yellow bell pepper (about 1 small) 1/3 cup   reduced-fat olive oil vinaigrette 1 cup   TOMATO CHUTNEY Preparation Sprinkle chicken with blackened steak seasoning. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat chicken with cooking spray; add to pan. Cook 6 minutes on each side or until done. Combine salad greens and next 3 ingredients; toss well. Spoon greens mixture onto each of 4 plates. Slice chicken diagonally into thin strips. Arrange chicken over s...

               Ingredients 2  zucchini 1/4 teaspoon   salt 1/4 teaspoon   freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces   sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil (about 24) 3 ounces   goat cheese 2 tablespoons   chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons   extra-virgin olive oil Preparation 1. Slice zucchini into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. (You should have about 24 slices.) Lay out on large platter; season with salt and pepper. 2. Place a sun-dried tomato on each slice, then top each tomato with a pinch of goat cheese. Sprinkle tops with chopped chives, and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil; serve. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 86 Fat per serving: 7g Saturated fat per serving: 2g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 4g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 1g Protein per serving: 3g Carbohydrates per serving: 4g Fiber per serving: 1g Cholesterol per serving: 5mg Iron per serving: 1mg Sodium per s...

Dahi Tadka Tasty tempered yogurt Cooking Time:  10-15 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  5-10 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients   • Yogurt 2 1/2 cups • Oil 1 tablespoon • Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon • Green chillies 2 • Fresh coriander leaves 2 tablespoons • Ginger paste 1 teaspoon • Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon • Red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon • Coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon • Curry leaves 5-6 • Salt to taste Method Heat oil in a non-stick pan and add cumin seeds. Slit green chillies and finely chop coriander leaves. Add ginger paste to the pan and sauté for a while. Add green chillies, reduce heat and add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and mix well. Add curry leaves, coriander leaves, salt and yogurt and switch off heat immediately. Mix well and serve immediately.

Kurmura Tadka A tasty snack made from puffed rice. Cooking Time:  5-10 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  5-10 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Puffed rice (kurmura/murmura) 4 cups • Almonds 10-12 • Green chillies 2 • Oil 2 tablespoons • Mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon • Asafoetida a pinch • Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon • Curry leaves 20-25 • Chole,roasted 1/2 cup black • Salt to taste • Sugar 1 teaspoon Method Heat a large kadai. Halve the almonds and the green chillies. Pour oil into the kadai and when it is heated add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add asafoetida, turmeric powder and sauté for ½ minute. Add curry leaves and almonds and sauté till the leaves are crisp. Add the roasted chana, salt and sugar and mix well. Add kurmura and mix well. When it is completely cooled store in airtight container.

Gujiya Curry Savoury gujiyas served in a spicy gravy. Cooking Time: Servings:  4   Preparation Time:   Category:  Veg Ingredients FOR COVERING • Refined flour (maida) 100 grams • Salt to taste • Ghee 1 1/2 tablespoons • Carom seeds (ajwain) 1/2 teaspoon • Oil to deep fry For stuffing and gravy • Oil 2 tablespoons • Asafoetida a pinch • Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon • Coriander seeds,crushed 1 teaspoon • Green chillies,chopped 3 • Ginger,finely chopped 1 tablespoon • Crushed black peppercorns 1 teaspoon • Onion ,finely chopped 1 medium • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon • Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon • Coriander powder 1 tablespoon • Dried mango powder 1 teaspoon • Frozen green peas,crushed 1/2 cup • Potatoes,boiled, peeled and mashed 6-8 medium • Salt to taste Juice of ½ lemon • Fresh coriander leaves,finely chopped 1 tablespoon Method To make the covering,...

Methi Pakora Fresh fenugreek and rice mix together with masalas to make crisp pakore. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Fenugreek leaves (methi),finely chopped 3 cups • Cooked rice 1 cup • Green chilli,chopped 1 • Onion ,chopped 1 medium • Salt to taste • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon • Asafoetida a pinch • Gram flour (besan) 3 tablespoons • Oil to deep fry Method Combine together fenugreek leaves, rice, green chilli, onion, salt, red chilli powder, asafoetida and gram flour in a bowl. Mash slightly while you mix. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into balls. Flatten them a bit. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Deep-fry the pakore, in batches of two to three, until crisp and golden. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot.

Besan Cheela ka Raita Baby besan cheele mixed with yogurt to make this raita. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg -  Ingredients • Gram flour (besan) 3/4 cup • Thick yogurt,whisked 2 cups • Carom seeds (ajwain) 1/2 teaspoon • Red chilli powder 3/4 teaspoon • Turmeric powder a pinch • Baking soda a pinch • Asafoetida 2 pinches • Salt to taste • Oil 3 tablespoons • Sugar 1/2 teaspoon • Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon • Green chillies 2 • Fresh mint leaves,for garnish a few Method Mix gram flour, carom seeds, ½ tsp red chilli powder, turmeric powder, baking soda, a pinch of asafoetida, salt in a bowl, add water as required and whisk to a smooth and thick batter. Heat 2 tbsps oil in a non stick pan. Drop small spoonfuls of batter and spread into small cheelas. Shallow-fry till golden on both the sides. Mix yogurt, the remaining r...

Mango Tacos Famous Mexican tacos stuffed with yogurt and served topped with tangy mango salsa. Cooking Time:  30-40 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  20-30 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients For tacos • Maize flour (makai ka atta) 1 cup • Refined flour (maida) 2/3 cup • Turmeric powder a pinch • Oil 1 1/2 tablespoons • Salt to taste For filling • Hung yogurt,whisked 1 cup • Salt to taste • Red cabbage,shredded 1/2 small For salsa • Ripe mangoes 2 medium • Onion ,chopped 1 small • Tomato,chopped 1 large • Red capsicum,chopped 1 small • Jalapeno,chopped 1 • Fresh coriander leaves,chopped 2 tablespoons • Lemon juice 3 tablespoons • Black peppercorns,crushed 7-8 Method Mix all the ingredients for the tacos, add sufficient water and knead into semi soft dough. Keep it covered for about fifteen minutes. Divide into twelve equal portions and roll them into...