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Potato Cheese Chowder Potato soup enriched with cheese. Cooking Time:  10-15 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Potatoes peeled, quartered vertically and sliced thinly horizontally 4 medium • Processed cheese 50 grams • Butter 2 tablespoons • Celery,finely chopped 2 inch stalk • Onions,finely chopped 2 medium • Refined flour (maida) 2 tablespoons • Vegetable stock 2 cups • Salt to taste • Black peppercorns,freshly ground to taste • Warm milk 1 cup Method Heat butter in a non stick pan, add celery and mix. Add onions and saute till soft. Add refined flour and mix and saute for 1 minute or till the raw smells disappear. Take care that the colour of flour does not change. Add 1 cup vegetable stock and mix well. Add potatoes and mix. Add salt, freshly ground black peppercorns and mix. Add milk and mix well. Cover and cook on medium heat till ...

Corn Bread ki Tikkiyan Mix coarsely ground corn, bread crumbs and masalas and make these tikki. Cooking Time:  30-45 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  20-25 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Corn kernels,boiled 2 cups • Bread crumbs 1 1/2 cups • Oil 2-3 tablespoons • Green chillies 3 • Ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon • Coriander powder 1 1/2 tablespoons • Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon • Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon • Chaat masala 1 teaspoon • Salt to taste • Fresh mint leaves,finely chopped 1 tablespoon • Lemon juice 1 teaspoon • Cornflour/ corn starch 1 tablespoon • Processed cheese,cut into small cubes 100 grams • Fresh mint sprigs a few • Onion rings,for garnish a few • Red capsicum a few for garnishing • Yellow capsicum,for garnish a few strips Method 1. Heat 2-3 tbsps oil in a non stick pan. Finely chop green chillies and add to the pan. ...

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. ...

Spring Vegetable Risotto ( Baby and Toddler Recipe) This traditional italian dish makes a mildly spiced meal for babies who are fond of bland, yet tasty food. The vegetables provide vitamins and fibre while the cheese adds calcium to your baby's diet. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  15 mins Makes 1 cup Ingredients 2 tbsp   rice (chawal)  , washed 2 tbsp   carrot  , grated 1 tbsp   broccoli  , chopped 1 tbsp   french beans  , chopped 2 tbsp   spring onions  , chopped 1 tbsp   onions  , chopped 1  clove of  garlic (lehsun)  , grated 1 tsp   butter 1 1/2 tbsp   grated processed cheese salt  to taste Method Heat the butter in a pan, add the onions and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice with 3/4 cup of water and allow it to cook till the rice is done. Add the carrots, broccoli, spring onions, french beans and ½ cup of water and cook till t...

Cheese Sticks Laden with energy, protein and calcium, these sticks will serve as a perfect snack in between meals for your child. Your toddler will love these sticks because of their crispy and crunchy texture, which also enhances the chewing ability of your little one. Preparation Time:  15 mins Makes 14 sticks. Ingredients 1 cup   whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) 5 tbsp   butter 4 tbsp   grated processed cheese 2  pinches of  salt whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)  for rolling Method Sieve the flour and add the salt. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips till the mixture resembles bread crumbs. Add the cheese and mix well. Add the water (approx. 1 tablespoon) and make a dough. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Roll out 1 portion of the dough on a lightly floured board to about 6 mm. (¼") thickness using a little flour for rolling. Cut into 50 mm. (2") long strips using a knife. Repeat step...

Italian Sizzler ( Quick Recipe) Sizzlers are a great addition to a dinner menu, especially for parties. Served steaming hot, they tempt the diners with the surge of fresh flavours and amalgam of aromas that is reflective all the ingredients in the sizzler. This italian sizzler is a recipe par comparison that combines nutritious veggies like carrots, broccoli and baby corn with luscious cheese, cream and pasta. It is a treat that pampers the taste buds, while also serving as a wholesome meal that satiates your hunger! Preparation Time:  15 mins Cooking Time:  10 mins Makes 1 sizzler Ingredients For The Vegetables 2 tbsp   butter 3/4 cup   blanched broccoli florets 1/2 cup   blanched carrot  strips 1/2 cup   sliced and blanched baby corn 1/2 cup   blanched mushrooms (khumbh)  , cut into halves salt  and to taste 1 tsp  fresh  cream For The Pasta 1 tbsp   olive oil 1 1/2 c...

  Cheesy Noodle Vegetable Cutlets             A snack that can be made in minute Preparation Time : :   10 mins. Cooking Time : :   15 mins. Makes 12 cutlets.  Ingredients 1 1/2 cups  cooked instant  noodles 1/2 cup   sweet corn (makai ke dane),  cooked and crushed 2   green chillies, finely chopped 2   spring onions, finely chopped 3 tbsp   tomato ketchup 1/2 cup   grated processed cheese 1/2 cup   bread crumbs salt  to taste black pepper (kalimirch) powder  to taste Other ingredients  bread crumbs  for coating oil Method In a bowl, combine the noodles, sweet corn,green chillies, spring onions, ketchup, cheese, bread crumbs, salt and pepper and mix well using your hands. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape into cutlets. Coat the cutlets with dried bread crumbs and shallow fry in oil on both sides till golden brown. Serve hot wi...

Ingredients For the koftas 100 gms   green peas 100 gms   cauliflower, finely chopped 100 gms   french beans, finely chopped 100 gms   carrots, finely chopped 250 gms   potatoes,  boiled and mashed 2 tbsp   bread crumbs 1   bread slice,  soaked in water 1 tsp   garam masala 1 tsp   chilli powder 1 1/2 tsp   lemon juice oil  for deep-frying salt  and  black pepper (kalimirch) powder  to taste To be ground into a paste (for the koftas) 9  cloves  garlic (lehsun) 25  mm. (1") piece of  ginger (adrak) 7   green chillies For the gravy 750 gms   tomatoes 3   onions 4   cloves (laung / lavang) 2  small sticks  cinnamon (dalchini) 1 tbsp   cornflour 1 tsp   sugar 1 tsp   garam masala 1 tsp   chilli powder 4 tbsp   butter salt  and  black pepper (kalimirch) powder  to taste To be ground into a paste (for the gravy) 15 ...