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Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  5 hours Yield:  Yield: 16 sandwiches (serving size: 1/3 cup meat, 1/4 cup slaw, 1 bun)              Ingredients 2 tablespoons   smoked sweet paprika 1 tablespoon   dry mustard 3 tablespoons   packed dark brown sugar Salt and pepper 8  bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 lb. total), skin removed 3/4 cup   cider vinegar 1/2 cup   ketchup 1/4 teaspoon   cayenne 4 cups   finely sliced red cabbage 16  whole-wheat hamburger buns, lightly toasted Preparation 1. In a bowl, mix paprika, mustard, 2 Tbsp. brown sugar and 1 tsp. each salt and pepper. Add chicken and rub with spices to coat. Transfer to a slow cooker or cover and chill up to 8 hours to marinate. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk vinegar, ketchup, cayenne, remaining brown sugar and 1 tsp. each salt and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup; cover and chill. Pour remaining sauce over chicken. Cover and ...

Jalapeno Stuffed Baked Potato Baked potato in a hot sauce mellowed with mayonnaise Cooking Time:  1-2 hours Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Potatoes 4 large • Jalapeno,chopped 2 • Sea salt 1 cup • Cornflour/ corn starch 2 teaspoons • Oil 1 tablespoon • Onions,chopped 2 medium • Soy sauce 1 tablespoon • Tomato ketchup 2 tablespoons • Mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Method Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place the whole potatoes on a bed of sea salt in a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven at 220°C for thirty to forty minutes or till done. You can also boil the potatoes but take care that they become completely dry after that. Blend cornstarch in half a cup of water. Heat oil in a pan. Add half the onions and sauté till translucent. Add soy sauce and one cup of water and mix. Add jalapeno peppers and mix. Add the blended cornstarch and cook stirring continu...

Quick Bread Snack This quick bread snack is an upma like recipe made with crumbled bread. While the onions, ginger and green chillies add a bit of spice to the bread, the tomatoes, tomato ketchup and lemon juice impart an energising tanginess. Preparation Time:  10 mins CookingTime :   5 minutes. Cooking Time:  5 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 12   bread  slices 2 tbsp   oil 2 tsp   mustard seeds ( rai / sarson) 1 tbsp  finely  chopped green chillies 1 tsp  finely  chopped ginger (adrak) 1 cup  finely  chopped onions 1/2 cup  finely  chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup   tomato ketchup 1/2 tbsp   lemon juice salt  to taste 2 tbsp  finely  chopped coriander (dhania) Method Immerse the bread slices in enough water and remove immediately. Squeeze out all the water from the bread slices and crumble thoroughly. Keep aside. Heat the oil in a kadhai and add the mustard seeds....

Green Peas, Potato and Paneer Cutlet Green peas, potato and paneer cutlet is an elaborate recipe, but not difficult to make. It involves making paneer mixture, potato mixture and a green peas mixture—all of which is to be arranged properly and deep-fried. You need to set aside a bit of time to make it, but it is definitely worth doing so. Preparation Time:  30 mins Cooking Time:  30 mins Makes 12 cutlets Ingredients For The Green Peas Mixture     1 1/2 cups   boiled green peas  , lightly mashed 1 1/2 tsp   oil 1 tbsp  finely  chopped green chillies 2  pinches  soda bi-carb 2 tsp   lemon juice 1 tsp   sugar salt  to taste For The Potato Mixture 1 1/4 cups  boiled peeled and  mashed potatoes 1 tbsp  finely  chopped green chillies 1/2 tsp   turmeric powder (haldi) 1 tsp   sugar salt  to taste 2 tsp   oil For The Paneer Mixture 1/2 cup ...

Papad Potato Roll Papad potato rolls features a more scrumptious filling rolled up into papads, which are then deep-fried. You could serve it as an appetizer or with cocktails; on the other hand, you could also opt for it as a standalone snack with tea. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  20 mins Makes 6 rolls Ingredients 8   papad  , broken into small pieces 1 cup  boiled , peeled and  mashed potatoes 1 1/2 tsp  finely  chopped green chillies 1/2 tsp   chilli powder 1/2 tsp   garam masala salt  to taste 1 tsp   lemon  juice 2 tbsp  finely  chopped coriander (dhania) oil  for deep-frying For Serving tomato  ketchup Method Combine the potatoes, green chillies, chilli powder, garam masala, salt, lemon juice and coriander in a bowl and mix well. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each portion into 50 mm. (2”) oval rolls. Roll them into papad very well till they ar...

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 ...

American Chopsuey Noodles, vegetables and chicken in sweet and sour Chinese sauce. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Non Veg Ingredients • Noodles 300 grams • Salt to taste • Oil 6 tablespoons + to deep fry • Cornflour/ corn starch 2 tablespoons • Ginger,chopped 1 inch piece • Garlic 3-4 cloves • Onion ,sliced 1 medium • Boneless chicken,cut into thin strips 400 grams • Carrot,cut into thin strips 1 medium • French beans,cut into thin strips 4-5 • Cabbage,shredded 1/4 medium • Spinach,shredded 6-8 leaves • White pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon • MSG 1/4 teaspoon • Sugar 1 teaspoon • Tomato sauce 4 tablespoons • Vinegar 1 tablespoon • Chicken stock 1 cup • Bean sprouts 1 cup • Tofu,cut into thin strips 100 grams • Eggs 4 Method Heat sufficient water, add little salt and one tablespoon of oil and bri...

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. ...

Baby Corn and Soya Stir-fry When it comes to health food, stir-fries are always on top of my list, as it is quite easy to monitor the amount of fat used. I have chosen soya nuggets because of their low 'bad' cholesterol, and baby corn adds the much-needed crunch without adding to the fat as well. Preparation Time:  15 minutes Cooking Time:  10 minutes Serves 4.  Ingredients 1 cup   parboiled baby corn   , cut into 25 mm (1") pieces 1/2 cup   soya chunks (nuggets) 2 tsp   chopped garlic (lehsun) 1/4 dozen   chopped spring onions whites 1/2 cup   capsicum cubes 3/4 cup   sliced mushrooms (khumbh) 3 tsp   soy sauce 2 tbsp   tomato chilli sauce 1/2 cup   chopped spring onion greens 1 tbsp   oil a pinch of  sugar salt  to taste Method Soak the soya nuggets in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and squeeze out a...

Cheesy Onion Grilled Sandwich A filling of sautéed vegetables flavoured with tomato, chilli sauce and cheese the sumptuous cheesy onion grilled sandwich is an ideal breakfast offering. Preparation Time:  15 mins Cooking Time:  20 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 8   whole wheat bread  slices butter  for brushing For The Filling 1/2 cup   grated processed cheese 1/2 cup  finely  chopped spring onions whites 1 tbsp   butter 2 tsp  finely  chopped green chillies 1/2 cup  finely  chopped cabbage 1/2 cup   grated carrot 1/2 cup  finely  chopped spring onion greens 2 tsp   chilli sauce 1 tbsp   tomato ketchup salt  to taste For Serving tomato ketchup Method   For the filling Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the spring onion whites and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cabbage, carrots and spring onion ...

3 B Stir-fry ( Healthy Diabetic Recipe ) Rich in the goodness of the 3 bs – broccoli, bean sprouts and baby corn, this dish is a real hit on all occasions and on all counts! since all three of the key ingredients have different textures, the overall feel is unique… and awesome! just don’t miss this one! Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  10 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 tsp   oil 1/2 tsp  finely  chopped green chillies 2 tsp  finely  chopped garlic (lehsun) 1 1/2 cups   blanched broccoli   florets 1 cup   bean sprouts 1 cup   sliced and blanched baby corn 2 tsp   tomato ketchup 2 tsp   vinegar 2 tsp   soy sauce salt  and  freshly ground black pepper powder to taste a pinch  sugar 2 tsp   cornflour  mixed with 1/2 cup of  vegetable stock Method Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the green chillies and garlic and sauté on...