Non-fried vadas dunked in yoghurt and topped with tangy imli chutney and cumin powder. This recipe is devised for people on a diet or for those who have to cut down on fat. Nevertheless, it is extremely good
A traditional mithai that everybody has a reason to like—some for the taste, some for the goodness of doodhi and milk, and some for the warm feeling it instills on a rainy day!
I know some busy-bees who would stop over at a sweetmeat stall, have a cup of halwa and a Punjabi Samosa in lieu of a meal, and continue their work with full energy!
Traditionally the doodhi is cooked in a pressure cooker, but this recipe uses the Microwave , reducing the time taken by 50 per cent! the authentic taste remains. Mouth-watering and sumptuous, this Mooli Moong Dal combines radish whites and greens with moong dal, all of which is flavoured with a delectable masala paste.
This paste, made of a rich combination of ingredients, improves both the texture and the flavour of the Mooli Moong Dal, raising it to a class beyond ordinary dals.
This easy, Microwave -made accompaniment has a semi-solid consistency. If you wish to eat it later, you can add a little water before re-heating it to bring it back to the original consistency. Paneer, capsicum, onions and potatoes dunked in a rich curd based, mint flavoured marinade makes a delicious starter. To make a thick marinade you need to start with thick curds. In case the marinade is too runny, add a spoonful of besan to the mixture.
Fudges have a very pleasurable texture and intense flavour, characteristic of molten chocolate.
Dark chocolate is especially good to make fudges because it not only gives the right texture but also gives a fairly strong cocoa flavour.
Here, dark chocolate and peanut butter combine beautifully, helping bring out the best in each other.
The mild saltiness of peanut butter accentuates the rich cocoa flavour of dark chocolate even further while condensed milk contributes sweetness and creaminess to the Quick Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter Fudge, which can be made in a jiffy using the Microwave oven. Mushrooms in a rich and flavourful cashew-onion base imbibe the flavour of the whole spices and spice powders that they are cooked with. Appropriate amounts of curd and milk are used to give this Khumbh ki Subz a rich and attractive texture, and to balance the flavour of the spices.
You will be amazed by how easy it is to cook this lip-smacking subzi in the Microwave . Take care to cook the cashews and onions for a whole five minutes before blending them, to get a strong and appetizing aroma. With striking similarities in flavour and colour, powdered cashewnuts and grated coconut get along very well in this exciting sheera.
Rich in feel and flavour, this Kaju Kopra Sheera turns out wonderfully well if you sauté the ingredients carefully till they shed their rawness and start giving out an irresistible aroma. The slightly brown colour of the sheera, enhanced with saffron, makes it a pleasant slight to behold, and a pleasure to consume!
You can make it on any special occasion like Diwali , Christmas and Raksha - Bandhan or anytime when you like. Paneer replaces aloo in this quick-to-make and equally tasty variation of the popular methi aloo.
The best of continental food on your table for dinner tonight! broccoli and mushroom bake is a simple yet tasty preparation of two nutritious foods in white sauce, coated with cheese and baked to perfection. Serve hot, fresh out of the oven, with crisply toasted slices of bread or croutons. Avoid making this ahead of time and reheating as it will ruin the texture.
Corn on the cob is an evergreen favourite, not just with kids but adults too. Sitting on the beach or in a park, munching on spicy corn brings alive our childhood.
If that is true, not just your kids but you too will love with delicious preparation of Buttery Corn on the Cob. Smeared with butter, the corn cobs are cooked in the microwave, and then dusted with a tangy and spicy mixture of spice powders, butter and lime juice.
The two things that will strike you as wonderful are the minimal cooking time and the fantastic flavour of these corn cobs!
Some more corn on the cob recipes to excite your taste buds Corn on the Cob , Corn-On-The-Cob Curry . Just a sprig of coriander is enough to pep up a dish. Imagine a recipe that is characterised mainly by coriander—colour, flavour, et al! The coriander paste is what imparts a pleasant, green colour to this spicy pulao.
The pulao by itself is so flavourful that all you need is a simple kadhi , raita or curds to go with it. If you are not fond of very spicy food, go easy on the chillies without any qualms… it will not compromise the taste in any way!
You can also try other rice recipes in the microwave like Corn Pulao and Vegetable Biryani . A sumptuous preparation of masoor dal and mixed greens, the Hariyali Dal is a superb accompaniment for rice as well as Indian breads.
It has a distinct flavour due to the combination of coriander and fenugreek, perked up with an assortment of spice powders and tangy tomatoes.
It is amazing how the mild bitterness of fenugreek leaves happens to be very favourable to this recipe. Moreover, you will love the fact that it can be made easily using the Microwave oven! Were you thinking that traditional foods can be made only with kadhais and tavas? pankis can be made quite swiftly in the Microwave too. Here is how! but, ensure you spread the batter very thinly for fine results. An interesting interplay of textures, such as those of bread, muesli and raisins, gives this Bread and Butter Pudding an irresistible mouth-feel, while thoughtful ingredients like fresh cream, milk and brown sugar give it a rich and luscious flavour.
Perhaps what you will like the most about this recipe is the ease of preparation. Common ingredients, easy preparation, quick cooking and out-of-the-world taste... really, what more can one ask for!
This is as tempting as the original swiss cheese fondue, which is a thick and warm dip served in an earthen pot as an accompaniment to bread and other finger foods. This chocolaty version is for the sweet tooth and can be served with pieces of cake or crunchy fruits like apples and pineapples. Don’t even think of mushy fruits like bananas! the chocolate fondue can be made at the blink of an eyelid using the microwave, so you can just make it fresh as the guests start arriving.