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Sweet Corn and Kidney Bean Salad ( Pregnancy Cookbook) This salad is an excellent choice for a working lunch as it keeps well for sometime without refrigeration. Packed with fibre, iron and carbohydrates it will keep you "full" for a few hours. The innovative dressing is flavourful without being loaded with oil. Preparation Time:  20 mins Cooking Time:  10 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 cups  cooked  rajma (kidney beans) 1 1/2 cups  boiled  sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane) 1/2 cup   chopped spring onions  (including greens) salt  to taste freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder  to taste For The Dressing 2 tsp   cornflour 1 tbsp   onions  , finely chopped 2 tbsp   vinegar 2 tbsp   tomato ketchup 2 tbsp   oil 1/2 tsp   sugar 1/2 tsp   prepared mustard 1/4 tsp   chilli powder 1  clove  garlic (lehsun)  , crushed (optional) 1/2 tsp   salt ...

Khuswale Baingan       Microwave Recipe Curds and onions add zing to this baingan recipe. Teamed with steamed rice it forms a meal that will be fondly remembered by your taste buds. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  8.30 mins Makes 2 servings   Ingredients 4  small sized  brinjal (baingan / eggplant) 1/2 tsp   fenugreek (methi) seeds 1 tsp   chilli powder 1/4 cup  fresh  curds (dahi) 1 tbsp   oil salt  to taste For The Paste 1 tbsp   poppy seeds (khus-khus) 1 tsp   cumin seeds (jeera) 1/2 cup  roughly  chopped onions 1/2 tsp   chopped green chillies 2   garlic (lehsun) cloves For The Garnish 1 tsp  finely  chopped spring onion greens Method   For the paste Combine the poppy seeds and cumin seeds in a microwave-proof bowl, cover with a lid and microwave on high for 1½ minutes. Remove and grind to a fine powder in a mixer. Add the ...

Bean Sprouts Fried Rice Relish this chinese delicacy, while also getting a health boost from the sprouts. To keep the rice grains separate, spread the cooked rice on a tray and allow it to cool. Then, rub a little oil on the cooked rice and keep aside till you require it. Preparation Time:  15 mins Cooking Time:  7 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 3/4 cup   bean sprouts  (readily available in the market) 2 cups   cooked brown rice , refer handy tip 2 tsp   oil 1/2 cup  finely  chopped spring onions whites 1 tbsp  finely  chopped celery 1/2 cup  thinly  sliced capsicum 1/2 cup  thinly  sliced carrot 1/2 cup   french beans  , cut into 1” strips and parboiled salt  to taste 1 tsp   vinegar 1 tsp   soy sauce For Serving 1 tbsp  finely  chopped spring onion greens Method Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the spring onion whites and celery ...

Chinese Burger ( Burgers and Smoothies Recipe) You would have heard of chinese bhel, chinese dosa, and so on… but definitely not a chinese burger! this unique recipe is sure to be a huge hit with any audience. The spread makes use of schezuan sauce, to give a tangy, spicy touch, and cabbage leaves are used instead of lettuce to enhance the chinese feel. The salad used in the burger is a slight variant of kung phao potatoes, and lends another unique point of view to this recipe. Serve it with a traditional chinese salad – khimchi, for a well-rounded chinese offering. Preparation Time:  25 mins Cooking Time:  20 mins Makes 4 burgers Ingredients For The Cutlets 1/4 cup  finely  chopped french beans 1/4 cup  finely  chopped carrots 1/4 cup  finely  chopped capsicum 1/4 cup  finely  chopped spring onion greens 2 tbsp  finely  chopped spring onions whites 1 tbsp   oil 1/2 tsp  finely  chopped gar...

HOT AND SOUR SOUP RECIPE Hot and sour soup is one my most favourite soup,  but i never attempted to do it at home , as i feel certain dishes will taste super yum in restaurants. During our trip to India in December, i bought a Knorr Hot and sour veg soup  packet and made it after coming to Singapore. We all enjoyed it but hubby was insisting me to try it at home. So i searched for the recipe in google and finally made my own of making Hot and Sour vegetable soup. Thank you  Nags  for introducing me to the Chinese celery , else i would have ended up buying the bigger one with thick stems. INGREDIENTS: CARROT 1/4 PORTION CABBAGE(FINELY CHOPPED) 4-5 TBLSP SPRING ONIONS FEW CELERY FEW GREEN CHILLI 2 SUGAR 1/2 TSP SALT AS NEEDED LEMON JUICE 1 TSP GARLIC 4-5 CLOVES CAPSICUM 3-4 TBLSP SOYA SAUCE 1 TBLSP OIL 1 TSP CORN FLOUR 1 TBLSP PEPPER POWDER TO TASTE METHOD: Chop the celery, spring onion, carrots, capsicum, cabbage finely. Sepa...