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Baked Bean Enchiladas Some delicious enchiladas baked with mozzarella. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Baked beans 3/4 cups • Corn tortillas 6 • Olive oil 1 tablespoon • Cooked rice 1 cup • Fresh coriander leaves,chopped 2 tablespoons • Green capsicum,chopped 1 medium • Mozzarella cheese as required Tomato sauce • Olive oil 1 tablespoon • Onion ,sliced 1 medium • Garlic,chopped 6 cloves • Tomatoes,pureed 3 medium • Red chilli flakes 1 teaspoon • Mixed herbs 1 teaspoon • Sugar 1 teaspoon Method Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat the tortillas lightly in a non stick pan. Heat 1 tbsp oil in another non stick pan. Add onion and saute for 1 minute. Add garlic and saute till soft. Add fresh tomato puree and mix well and continue to saute. Add red chilli flakes, mixed dried herbs, salt and sugar and mix...

Mexican Fried Rice Full of flavour - rice cooked with coloured peppers and jalapenos. Cooking Time:  10-15 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  5-10 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Basmati rice,boiled 3 cups • Oil 2 tablespoons • Garlic cloves,finely chopped 15 • Onions,finely chopped 2 medium • Carrots,grated 2 medium • Red chilli sauce 1 teaspoon • Tomato ketchup 2 tablespoons • Red capsicums,finely chopped 2 medium • Yellow capsicums,finely chopped 2 medium • Jalapenos ,sliced 2 • Mixed herbs,dried 1/2 teaspoon • Salt to taste • Cilantro (fresh coriander leaves) a few • Corn chips a few Method Heat oil in a non stick pan, add garlic and saute till well browned. Add onions and saute till they soften. Add carrots and saute. Add red chilli sauce, tomato ketchup, red peppers, yellow peppers and mix and saute. Add rice and mix gently. Add jalapenos, mixed...

Thai Fried Rice with Pineapple The wonderful flavour of pineapple make this rice dish extra special. Cooking Time:  25-30 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Cooked rice 1 1/2 cups • Cooked basmati rice 1 1/2 cups • Pineapple slices,tinned 6 • Oil 2 tablespoons • Onion ,chopped 1 medium • Green capsicum 1/4 medium • yellow capsicum 1/4 medium • Red capsicum 1/4 medium • Roasted peanuts 1/4 cup • Green curry paste 1 teaspoon • Thai red bird chillies 2 • Kaffir lime leaves 3 • Salt to taste • Brown sugar 2 teaspoons • Fresh basil leaves 7-8 • Lemon 1 Method Heat oil in a non stick pan, add onion and saute. Roughly chop red and green capsicums. Add green curry paste to the pan and mix well. Add red and green capsicums. Grind roasted peanuts and Thai red bird chillies. Chop pineapple slices and add to th...

Aloo and Capsicum Parantha Masaledar aloo and capsicum stuffed paranthas. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Potatoes,boiled, peeled and mashed 2 medium • Green capsicum,chopped 1 • Whole wheat flour (atta) 3 cups • Salt to taste • Onion ,chopped 1 medium • Ginger,chopped 1 teaspoon • Green chillies,chopped 1 teaspoon • Coriander powder 1 teaspoon • Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon • Dried mango powder 1 teaspoon • Carom seeds (ajwain) 1/2 teaspoon • Fresh coriander leaves,chopped 2 tablespoons • Pure ghee as required Method Sieve flour and into a bowl. Slowly add three-fourth cup of water and knead into soft dough. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for fifteen minutes. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add onions and sauté till light brown. Add ginger, green chillies, coriander powder, red chilli powder, dr...

  Capsicum Raita The smoky flavour of roasted capsicum makes this raita really special. Cooking Time:  10-15 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Red capsicum,peeled and cut into small pieces roasted 1 medium • Yogurt 1 1/2 cups • Black salt (kala namak) 1 teaspoon • Salt to taste • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon • Roasted cumin powder 1 teaspoon • Fresh mint leaves,chopped 1 tablespoon Method Place yogurt in a bowl and whisk till smooth. Add red capsicum pieces, black salt, salt, red chilli powder, cumin powder, mint leaves and mix well. Chill and serve.

                               Skewer Now, this is what one would call a colourful and flavourful dish! the marinade is what makes this recipe unique. Use any vegetable of your choice, serve to your guests and win abundant praises. As this is cooked without oil, it is both nutritious and low in calories. In case skewers are not available, use toothpicks… it turns out as good as with skewers, believe me! Preparation Time:  15 mins Cooking Time:  10 mins Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup   blanched baby corn  , cut into 13 mm ( 1/2”) pieces 1/2 cup   capsicum cubes 1/2 cup  deseeded and cubed  tomatoes 1/2 cup   low fat paneer (cottage cheese) cubes 1/2 cup   onion cubes To Be Mixed Into Marinade 3/4 cup   low fat curds  (dahi) , whisked 1 tsp   chilli powder 1/4   turmeric powder (haldi) 1/2 tsp   ginger (adrak) paste 1 t...

Corn Pulao Layers of rice, cooked along with corn, carrot, capsicum and a few simple spices, interact with a richly-flavoured curry… and, the conversation between the layers in the corn pulao is rather interesting! baking the arrangement in an aluminium foil wrapper gives a special touch to the pulao. Preparation Time:  15 mins Cooking Time:  8 mins Baking Time:  20 to 25 minutes Baking Temperature:  180°C (360°F) Makes 4 servings Ingredients For The Rice 3/4 cup   boiled sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane) 2 1/4 cups   cooked long grained rice  (basmati) 1 1/2 tbsp   ghee 50   cinnamon (dalchini) 2   cloves (laung / lavang) 1/2 cup   chopped capsicum 1/2 cup  boiled  carrot cubes salt  to taste For The Curry 1/2 cup  fresh  curds (dahi) 2 tbsp  fresh  cream 1/2 tsp   sugar 1 1/2 tbsp   ghee salt  to taste To Be Blended Into A Smooth Paste (using A Little Water) 1/2 cup ...

Hot and Sour Vegetable An occasional treat which the entire family will relish. The freshness of lightly cooked vegetables is further enhanced by the aromatic flavours of ginger, garlic, chillies and tomato-chilli sauce. It's a simple and easy way of disguising vegetables and make them lip smackingly delicious, while also adding a wealth of nutrients like vitamin a, vitamin c, calcium and iron. In addition this dish is low in calories and carbohydrates and high in fibre which is great for a diabetic diet. Preparation Time:  20 mins Cooking Time:  15 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup   blanched carrot  roundels 1/2 cup   blanched baby corn  , cut diagonally 1/2 cup   blanched broccoli  florets 1/4 cup   capsicum cubes 2   tomatoes  , blanched , peeled and grated 1/2 cup   onion cubes 1 to 2   green chillies  , chopped 1 1/2 tsp   chopped ginger (adrak) 1 1/2 tsp   chopped garlic (lehsun)...

Babycorn, Bean Sprouts and Cucumber Salad with Lemony Basil Dressing These colourful vegetables are dressed in a delicious garlic and basil flavoured dressing. The lemon and basil dressing in this salad serves as an excellent source of vitamin c which further aids in the absorption of iron from our diet. If you cannot find fresh basil, substitute it with ¼ teaspoon of dried basil, as dried herbs are more potent than fresh herbs. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  2 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup   spring onions  , chopped 1/2 cup  fresh  mushrooms (khumbh)  , blanched and sliced 1/2 cup  blanched and cubed  baby corn 3/4 cup   bean sprouts 1/2 cup  red and green  capsicum cubes 1/2 cup   cucumber cubes For The Dressing 1 tsp   olive oil 3   garlic (lehsun) cloves  , finely chopped 1 tbsp  finely chopped fresh  basil  leaves 2 tsp   lemon juice 1 ...

Hakka Noodles ( Diabetic Recipe ) A chinese meal is not complete without noodles, but diabetics are often asked to avoid refined foods like noodles, refined bread and pasta which have a high glycemic index. I have taken the liberty of adding noodles to this menu along with loads of flavourful vegetables and have tossed it in very little oil. The trick is to add lots of fibre by way of vegetables so that the dish looks colourful and also suits the diabetic diet. Vitamin a, vitamin c, iron, protein, calcium and fibre are the nutrients that fortify this recipe. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  10 mins Makes 2 servings Ingredients 3/4 cup  cooked  noodles 1/2 tsp  finely  chopped garlic (lehsun) 1/2 cup   chopped spring onions  with greens 1/4 cup  thinly sliced and parboiled  carrot 1/4 cup  thinly sliced and parboiled  baby corn 1/4 cup   capsicum  , thinly sliced into strips 1/2 cup   bean s...

Besan Omlette Toast A tasty tiffin as well as breakfast recipe. Really easy and fast to make. Consumes very less amount of time and yes kids will love it. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  10 mins Makes 2 to 3 servings Ingredients 6   bread  slices 3 tsp   besan (bengal gram flour) 1/4 cup   chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup   chopped capsicum 1/2 cup   chopped onions 1 tsp   chopped green chillies 1/2 tsp   chilli powder 1/2 tsp   turmeric powder (haldi) salt  to taste 1/2 tsp   freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder 1 tsp   oil 1 tbsp   tomato ketchup butter  or  grated processed cheese  as required Method Combine the besan, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and water in a bowl and mix nicely using a whisk to ensure there are no lumps. Once the batter is ready, add the tomatoes, capsicum and green chillies and mix well. In a flat non stick pan heat the oil. ...

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 ...