Fresh strawberries, orange marmalade and warm buttery scones together make a wonderful dessert. Make this when fresh strawberries are in season. The colours are a feast to the eyes, while the taste is simply delicious.
Malwani gravy in its original cooking style requires lots of coconut and oil, making it obviously high on the calorie scale! For a healthier version of this tasty subzi, use just 2 tbsp of coconut and lots of coriander.
To make it even healthier, I have used tikkis made from soya granules and potatoes. Add the soya tikkis just before serving this delectable subzi as otherwise they will soak up all the gravy and become soggy.
Soya Tikkis in Malwani Gravy can double up as a snack and also make a great vegetable when served with rotis and rice . A healthy combination of 3 flours with tur dal makes this a real star recipe! Tur dal not only enhances the flavour but also adds vitamin B complex to these Rotis. Garlic adds its unique flavour making these Rotis a real pleasure to the connoisseur's taste buds.
Fried ladies finger and brinjal placed on spaghetti, topped with basil flavoured curd and pesto sauce.
The sweetness of the baby corn is complemented well by the spicy marinade in this luscious and easy-to-make starter. This satay is a great match even for dieters, since it is rich in fibre and calcium but low in calories.
An accompaniment is very important for a burger, as it makes the meal more complete and also greatly enhances the temptation factor! a peppy plateful of spicy cheese and herb potato wedges does this duty very, very well. A unique, well-chosen combination of herbs and spices makes these potato wedges very special, while garlic enhances its flavour and aroma. Bite in!
Fresh, soft paneer is mashed with onions, garlic, chilli powder, tomato ketchup and cornflour and shaped into tiny cylinders these are coated with samosa strips and deep fried for a delicious snack.
This recipe has just the right combination of crunchiness and softness contributed by the vegetables and rice noodles respectively.
This recipe has just the right combination of crunchy vegetables and soft rice noodles, a delightful complement to the wholesome Miso Soup.
Commonly made in chinese cuisine, the spicy stir-fry soup is a clear soup with crisp veggies. Red chillies and garlic bring about a fiery flavour, while the lemon juice adds a tangy tint.
Spicy stir-fry soup, a visual delight, this clear soup has stir-fried sprouts and veggies to up the protein, iron and vitamin c content. Ready in minutes and spiced with garlic and chillies, an ideal way to satiate hunger pangs and without gorging on too much food.
Potato cups filled with a cheese vegetable mixture. I have used a mixture of mushrooms and peas for the stuffing, but you may use any combination of vegetables that strike your fancy. Remember to place a bowl of water in the centre of the microwave, while cooking the potatoes, to prevent them from dehydrating.
With coriander and peppercorns playing a high note, the customary soup of southern india is a hot favourite world over. It can be had as a comforting soup by itself, or mixed with rice.
While most people use baby corn commonly in snacks and subzis, they forget how well it fits into soups too. Spinach and baby corn soup features a nutritious combination of spinach, baby corn and onions cooked with ample milk too. This soup should have a rough texture, so work the blender for just ½ a minute or so.
Healthful spinach bound in soft cottage cheese flavoured with a novel combination of green chillies and nutmeg powder, is shaped into balls and steamed to make fluffy dumplings. Served with a topping of freshly made herbed tomato sauce, this sumptuous Oriental treat will make a great starter for your meal. Serve the Spinach and Cottage Cheese Dumplings in Tomato Sauce immediately after preparation to avoid sogginess and loss of aroma.