The number 8 is a lucky one for the Chinese and this dish is one made on auspicious occasions using a combination of eight vegetables tossed in a simple sauce.
This Indian bread truly unravels the mystery of the vast desert expanse. The word 'khoba' means indentation or cavity and that is how these rotis are prepared.
They are best cooked in a gas tandoor but an ordinary Tava (griddle) over gas will give you equally good results, if cooked over a slow flame. Serve this roti hot, smeared with ghee with Aloo Aur Kaddu ki Subzi and Mangodi ki Dal . A popular Chinese preparation of stir-fried noodles, the Chau-Mèing became popular all over the world, and the name got gradually simplified to Chow Mein!
Here is a flavourful and sumptuous Vegetable Chow Mein recipe that combines boiled and crisped Hakka noodles with sweet and spicy hoisin sauce, and crunchy and colourful vegetables.
The flavour of hoisin sauce is quite unique and resonates strongly in this dish. Tangy tomatoes, succulent paneer, fresh basil and perky green chillies, all in one flavourful Italian style spread, which sits perfectly atop a golden toast. Rich in nutrients, the Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Paneer and Basil Spread on Toast, is a snack that is sure to satiate your tummy and taste-buds. You can do away with excess fat by using low-fat paneer for the spread. With a melange of exotic flavours, this snack is perfect for parties too. Do not make the spread too much in advance as the basil tends to turn black.
Nawabi Curry, get set to be transported to the land of the Nawabs with this amazing Nawabi curry. Although this has been converted it into a low-cal version by cooking it in just 2 tsp of oil, which is quite unlike the original, the authentic taste has been retained by using an array of carefully selected spices. Savour this great recipe that is rich in taste at just 63 kcal per serving along with being a treasure trough of vital nutrients like vitamin C and fibre..
Perfect proportions of curds, cream and cheese make this creamy, yummy, tangy dip much tastier than plain cheese dips. An assortment of veggies complements the taste and balances the texture of the Creamy Onion and Capsicum Curd Dip, making it a great accompaniment to crunchy fresh vegetables, biscuits and other crispies.
Succulently fresh baby corn, blanched and coated in a peppery batter, is deep-fried to perfection. To add to the thrills, the crisp corn is then stir-fried with zesty spring onions and pungent garlic, to make a flavour-rich starter that fits perfectly into an Oriental menu. Use only freshly roasted and ground pepper to make the Baby Corn Salt and Pepper, as it maximizes the flavour.
Cucumber and carrots tossed in a tangy yellow mustard flavoured spice blend. Choose bright red coloured carrots that are sweet tasting for this recipe, as they blend beautifully with the tangy marinade. This pickle is often served as a variant to a salad in several Gujarati homes. Several instant and traditional pickles are laid out at the time of lunch or dinner for the diner to take his pick. No Gujarati meal is ever complete without pickles. This pickle does not last for many days, but it is not supposed to as it is meant to be consumed with the meal so that a whole new range of pickles can be prepared for the next meal.
A nutritious kebab that is also great on taste! Boiled potatoes, French beans and carrots are mashed in with torn spinach leaves, plenty of coriander ginger and chillies. Shaped into patties, these are deep-fried in hot oil. Eat them hot!
Green chillies add a pungent touch to these rustic maize flour and fenugreek rotis. Maize flour is difficult to roll so use a light hand while making the rotis.
Everyone’s a great cook when it comes to making these simple rotis. Whole-wheat flour rotis with the essence of Indian spices cooked in just ¼ tsp of oil per roti to please the palate of a diabetic who has to abstain from relishing those sumptuous delicacies at his favourite restaurant.
A novel paratha, stuffed with chinese stir-fried vegetables. While making the stuffing for the oriental style stir-fried vegetable paratha, make sure you do not over-cook the vegetables, to maintain the perfect stir-fry texture and flavour.
This salad is an all-rounder, with ample nutrients and a balanced blend of flavours and textures too. Chawli and fruits bring in a good dose of fibre, while the wheat germ garnish further adds to the fibre quotient. Fibre is very essential to the body as it helps clean the system, aids weight loss and maintains a healthy heart. In short, the Chatpata Chawli and Fruit Salad will help you stay hale and hearty!
A rich and masaledar filling of poppy seeds, nigella seeds and dried ginger powder, combined with freshly-pounded masala make these spicy parathas rather special. Roll out nice triangular parathas, roast them with ghee, and serve hot on a cold day… watch your family savour it with satisfaction.
An elaborate snack, which is nevertheless not too tough to prepare, Bhedawi Puri offers a unique dining experience of nigella flavoured puris stuffed with a masaledar urad dal mixture. The nigella seeds add a tantalising flavour to the puris while the fennel seeds, although used in smaller quantities than other spices lends its inimitable touch to the stuffing. Drain these puris on an absorbent paper and serve immediately on preparation, to enjoy the best texture.