An international bestseller, the Potato Rosti is a pleasantly-flavoured, almost soothing dish of potatoes cooked in butter with onions, green chillies and cheese. The specialty of the rosti lies in the way it is cooked – as a whole layer, somewhat like a pancake.
This gives the Potato Rosti a unique texture, which is slightly crisp outside and quite succulent inside. This is what gives you a warm and comfortable feeling when you bite into it.
Here is an interesting way of cooking the Potato Rosti – in the microwave oven. It is easy and convenient and also slightly faster than cooking on a frying pan. However, make sure you serve it immediately before it becomes dry.
Mix-shape-microwave, and there you have delicious Spinach Dumplings on the plate, ready to be relished with green chutney. A perfect mix of spinach, flours, curd, spices and baking soda, and a simple technique of covering the dumplings with a damp cloth when they are placed in the microwave, makes the dough transform into dainty dumplings in less than two minutes! It is easy to make and delicious to bite into – what more could one ask for!
If there is one ingredient that is as indigenous as it is international, we would say that is our favourite paneer. Try tossing fresh, soft paneer with pav bhaji masala, and this chatakedar paneer will become a favourite beyond comparison!
An all time favourite. Dark chocolate sponge layered with dark and white chocolate makes an irresistible dessert for al chocolate lovers.
Kanchipuram Idli is a special variety of Idli that is loaded with spices. It has the strong flavour of pepper and cumin seeds, which together with the crunch of roasted cashewnuts and chana dal makes it a real delight to devour. This recipe is named so, because it is said to have originated in the kitchens of the Sri Varadharaja Swamy temple in Kanchipuram, where it is still prepared as a daily offering.
Despite the recipe having become famous all over the world, devotees claim that the preparation at the temple has an inimitable flavour! That said, not everyday can we have the real stuff from the temple, so here is how to make it at home, and that too quickly, using the microwave oven.
The pleasant aroma and flavour of peach gets all the more exciting when laced with spices like cinnamon and clove. It is this effective combination of ingredients that gives the Fresh Peach Stew a totally irresistible aroma and lingering flavour!
The Fresh Peach Stew is very easy to make, and quite fast too when you use the microwave oven. Make sure you cool the stew well after it is ready, and refrigerate for at least an hour. You can enjoy the Fresh Peach Stew as such, or serve it over ice-cream, yoghurt, pancake or cereals. Layers of rice, cooked along with corn, carrot, capsicum and a few simple spices, interact with a richly-flavoured curry… and, the conversation between the layers in the corn pulao is rather interesting! Baking the arrangement in an aluminium foil wrapper gives a special touch to the pulao.
Everybody loves to have rotis with subzi, but have you ever thought of making a subzi out of rotis? Well, here is an innovative recipe that involves cooking a mixture of rotis and curds with spice powders and tomatoes.
The outcome is a tangy subzi that is simply awesome. The Roti nu Shaak is easy and quick to cook in the Microwave oven, and is a smart way to make use of leftover chapatis. Kadhi fits into any menu, being a traditional favourite. While regular sour curds Kadhis qualifies as simple, this Methi Pakoda Kadhi gets the status of a specialty thanks to a simple enhancement of adding methi and besan dumplings to it. Adding chopped onions and chilli powder to the pakodas gives them a nice texture and flavour respectively, while fruit salt helps them cook completely, without being bulky inside. The best part is that when made using the Microwave , both the kadhi and the pakode take very little time to cook, so you can make them fresh just before serving! This Maharashtrian recipe of rice, tendli and peas, simmered with spices makes a great meal by itself. Chocolate Fudge is a fascinating thing. Its lovely flavour and unique texture are not only irresistible but quite addictive too! While you might have tried the usual milk chocolate and dark chocolate fudges like Quick Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter Fudge and Chocolate Walnut Fudge , here is a lesser known but fabulous alternative.
White Chocolate Fudge, made quickly in the Microwave oven, is a creamy treat with a rich flavour that everybody will fall in love with. A couple of walnuts add to the charm with their husky texture and rustic flavour, which complement the sweetness of the chocolate perfectly. Succulent baby potatoes coated with dill, parsley and cheese. The herb potatoes can be enjoyed as cocktail snack or as an accompaniment to a main course or with cheese fondue. Quick as a wink to prepare, everyone is sure to enjoy these delicious, cheesy herb flavoured potatoes.
While this dish does have other spices and seeds, saunf is undoubtedly the hero of the show! It proves itself as a perfect flavouring for tinda. Fennel seeds are used generously in this Tinda aur Saunf ki Subzi, both in the tempering as well as in the special tomato-based masala paste.
You will enjoy the tangy overtones of tomato and the spiky flavour and aroma of fennel in this recipe, all of which add a splash of excitement to round gourd. Khoya is added to balance the flavour and give a rich texture to this subzi. Easily made in the Microwave oven, this is a great combo for any Rotis . In a rush, but wish to eat something different? Well, try this delicious Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce. A combination of fresh tomato pulp, tomato ketchup and cream forms a nice luscious base for spaghetti and veggies.
Chilli flakes add speckles of spice to this spaghetti preparation while a generous garnish of cheese gives abundant joy to the diner! Savour every spoonful of this easy but delectable dish.
Have some time on hands? Then team up the Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce with Paneer Potato and Corn-Balls and Garlic Bread to create a sumptuous main course that you will love to dine on. This unique Corn Curry features a blend of flavours that you will thoroughly relish. A dash of tomato puree gives the crushed sweet corn a tangy tinge, while onion paste and curry powder give it an enjoyable pungency.
Coconut milk balances the myriad tastes with its mellow and soothing flavour, making the Corn Curry a perfect accompaniment for rotis and puris. The best part is that this Corn Curry can be made within minutes in the microwave oven, so you can whip it up any time you wish.