Fit for a festive day, but made without much sweat! Who can resist crisp, perfectly roasted almonds coated in chocolate? Cool well, and treat yourself to these crunchy delights, or wrap them up in attractive papers and gift them to a dear one.
Ensure that the almonds are well roasted so that they remain crisp. Making almond rocks in the microwave retains the aroma of chocolate, without any charring or unnecessary morphing of the flavour. It is as good as melting the chocolate in a double-boiler.
All over the world, Baked Potatoes is the go-to dish for a lot of people when they feel hungry all of a sudden. It is quick and easy, and definitely satiating!
Here, we have made an exciting snack out of baked potatoes by stuffing them with a spicy veg mix. The stuffed potatoes are bathed in a creamy sauce and microwaved to perfection.
This delightful treat can be served as a snack or as a starter. As it is cooked in the microwave, it is quick and easy and can be made even by those who do not have an OTG oven.
The Spicy Stuffed Baked Potatoes, as the name suggests, is quite spicy due to the use of chilli powder and chilli flakes, but you can adjust the spice levels if you wish.
Take care to prick the potatoes properly to ensure uniform cooking. Serve the Spicy Stuffed Baked Potatoes immediately after preparation.
Try more delightful snacks like Cheesy Nachos or Potato Rosti It is difficult to find a recipe that will please everybody. This novel recipe of vegetable and cheese layers with a splattering of spaghetti in between is sure to satisfy a connoisseur’s inner urge while also appeasing a kid’s quest for fun.
It would be a good choice for a potluck or children’s party. Cheese biscuits are sprinkled on top to add a tempting, crispy feel, while the dollop of butter gives it a lovely, gourmet finish.
Serve warm along with Spinach and Bean Pizza and end with refreshing and tangy Orange Soda with Vanilla Ice- Cream . Whether you like your soups light and herby or thick and sumptuous, you can do it all with the microwave! here is a soothing and filling soup that is sure to warm the diner’s heart. A ‘potage’ is a thick soup, in this case made with potatoes. It is topped with an assortment of vegetables and cream, making this recipe visually, nutritionally and gastronomically appealing.
I do not know whether to say that gujarat is at the heart of vegetarian cuisine, or whether vegetarian cuisine is at the heart of every gujarati. But the fact is that both are inseparable. Food being a very important part of gujarati culture, the variety therein is also immeasurably vast. Name any vegetable, and can find any number of dishes as you want. When it is the ever-popular potato in question, the argument is even more valid! the aroma that fills the environment when the potatoes cook in the juices of a coconut and coriander stuffing will make you hungry even if you have just had a three-course meal! it is amazing what simple spices can do to a dish. What’s more, this can be made in 10 minutes in the microwave, while it would need at least 25 minutes on gas.
Fine dining is not just about rich fare—it is about aesthetics, it is about waking one’s good senses. Here is a delicately-flavoured soup that will caress your taste buds and soothe you even on a warm summer’s day. Cucumber has a cooling effect that will help you beat the heat, while the lettuce-cucumber combo adds a dose of iron and vitamin c to your meal. The best part is that it takes only five minutes make. So, you can even make it just before the meal… no need to make it in advance and reheat later.
Very Indian ! that’s what this recipe is. The vegetables chosen, the impeccable combination of spices, everything reflects the Indian nature of this dish.
The microwave makes the process of making it very easy and quick. You just need to make sure you stir the mix in between to ensure that the vegetables are uniformly cooked. The texture and feel of the vegetables are perfect when cooked in a microwave… no charring, no sogginess, and no goof-ups.
A good choice of side-dish to prepare on hurried mornings when packing lunch seems like a near-impossible chore!
You can also try other microwave subzis like Badami Paneer and Dahiwale Simla Mirch . Parwal is one of our country’s lesser-known veggies but lends itself well to the cuisine of Western India, where it is generally cooked with an exciting blend of spices.
In this mouth-watering Parwal aur Aloo ki Sukhi Subzi, the parwal is cooked into a dry subzi along with the versatile potato.
A unique masala mixture that combines tomatoes, coconut and spices gives this subzi a zesty rush of flavour, which pulls it to the top of the popularity chart. This spicy and tangy subzi is sure to be enjoyed by young and old, even kids!
Take care while preparing the parwal. The pointed gourd has seeds, which must be removed. The slices should also be of a medium size, neither too thick nor thin – this will ensure that it gets cooked evenly and absorbs the flavours well.
Hariyali-Parwal is another variant of cooking parwal, it is with gravy and can be enjoyed with rotis as well as rice . Like a mocha cappuccino with a sprinkling of cinnamon on top, this dip proves to be a perfect end to a party fare. Dip a piece of vanilla sponge cake and marshmallows and fresh fruits into Mocha Dip, pop into your mouth, sit back and enjoy as it melts its way into your heart.
Chenna payesh is a must on the menu if you are having any special guest. Next time, win their compliments by making this orange-flavoured variant.
Try out spicy palak aur matki ki curry with sprouted matki and spinach, both of which are notable health boosters. A rather offbeat tempering of mustard seeds, garlic and curry leaves adds a nice touch to this curry.
This popular north indian delight can be made perfectly using the microwave oven, provided you remember a few nuances mentioned here. Make the paste very smooth, ensure that you add the masalas and microwave for five more minutes to harness the full potential of the spices, and take care to discard the water from the marinade to make the vegetables less watery. The outcome will steal your heart and that of your fellow diners! what’s more, this is quite a robust recipe and can even be made with mixed veggies instead of mushroom.
Cabbage Stuffed Capsicum is a unique recipe, which makes a great starter for parties. It is quite easy to make in the microwave oven but tastes very exotic.
Here, the capsicum is cooked with a crunchy and spicy stuffing of cabbage and green chillies bound together by besan. The stuffed and cooked capsicum is then tossed with a simple tempering, which gives a fresh burst of flavour and aroma to the dish.
Make sure you bite the whole deal at one go – that is, capsicum and cabbage together in every bite, as it gives a balanced taste and mouth-feel.
You can also try other quick and easy microwave recipes like Moong Dal Dhokla or Makai Na Dhokla . As the name suggests, this mixed vegetable dish is from the kitchens of bhopal. Like most foods from this region, the vegetables (of your choice) are cooked in a creamy, spicy and thereby a rich gravy!
Some recipes sound very hi-fi on menus, but after you make them once you make them at home you realize they can actually be made quite easily. . . Provided you understand the right way of doing it!
You can, for example, use the Microwave to make this scrumptious delight in seven minutes flat!
Pad Thai is ideal for parties, but of course, any day is worth a treat if you are in the mood for it.
The spongy paneer, silky Noodles and contrastingly crunchy bean sprouts, together create a very balanced experience that should be enjoyed to the core and not gobbled up in a hurry!