tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57735445430857452652024-03-13T00:01:44.535-07:00BUON APPETITOPriyankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01722518112265072571noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773544543085745265.post-27661821978294538242012-11-27T02:36:00.000-08:002012-12-01T00:38:35.554-08:00ROASTED VEGETABLE SOUP<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Last week my net connection was down so you can imagine the suffering ;) , the worst part in it was that I could not post to my blog when I had promised I would have something up every week :( . Well I also believe that every cloud has a silver lining, this week was my movie time so I didnt get time to cook still I can talk to you about a new dish.<br />
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I generally cook on Sundays as thats when am free and up in the morning :) last Sunday I had made Soup. All those who know me will tell you Sunday and no chicken...SURPRISE...!!! Well thats a funny little story. I wanted to make chicken and had asked the butcher on Friday itself to keep one ready for me by Saturday evening. When I went on Saturday he said its over so I told him to keep one by Sunday morning. I went to the shop 5 times on Sunday and he could not get chicken. Can u believe a butcher shop without meat or chicken :) .<br />
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Genarally its said we should get the ingredients available and then decide on the dish..... there's where i totally differ, I always plan what I wanna make and then go shopping. I have faced this problem of changing my plans at the end moment several time but it never happened that I didnt get the main ingredient. Anyways failing to get any chicken I was so sad and needed something comforting and easy to cook....so my <span style="color: red;">Roasted Vegetable Soup</span> was created</div>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Peel and cut the vegetables in large cubes. Arrange them in a tray . Drizzle a bit of oil on the vegetables; season with salt and pepper.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Cover the vegetables in the tray with a foil. Roast the vegatables in the oven till they are done.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat one tablespoon oil in a large saucepan; add the vegetables and cook during the process keep mashing the vegetables.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the milk on the saucepan and stire the vegetables to it. Add salt and pepper and keep stiring.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Blend the soup till smooth and keep cooking till the desired consistancy is reached.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">In a different pan heat one tablespoon oil, add the grated ginger and fry for 5 min. Add the mint leaves and fry for 1 min and add it to the soup.</span></li>
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Finally after ages I decided to cook for my blog. Its not that I ever stopped enjoying cooking but cooking for blog is totally different.....try something new then look for the right dish and setting and finally the photo shoots. I cannot blame my long break on anyone or anything just that my head was filled with a lot of stuffs and I wanted out of everything. Now that I am back from home everything feeling better. Visiting everyone made me realize that there are people who believe in my cooking so I am back :) .<br />
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I decided to make something sweet, a sweet way to say sorry to my blog - BUON APPETITO. Among all the possible sweet dishes I picked Brownie. I have had a lot of brownie over time and have been planning to make one soon and finally today seemed to be a good day :) . The fact that they're incredibly easy to make is an added bonus. All you need is one bowl , one spatula and one pan. No mixers or any fancy techiques yet the outcome is very rewarding....a perfect dish.<br />
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Do you think there is anything called Perfect Brownie ??? I kind of doubt that. Some like it with dry fruits - nuts and raisins , some like it with chocolate chips and yet others like it with icing. Not that I am against any of those brownies but I am a fan of the warm fudgy one. So when I decided to make my very first Brownie I wanted to my favourite kind so I made <span style="color: #cc0000;">Fudgy Chocolate Brownie </span>inspired by <a href="http://www.donnahay.com.au/" target="_blank">Donna Hay's</a> recipe.</div>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Pour milk in a saucepan over low heat and let it get warm. See that it does not boil.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the chocolate and butter to the same saucepan and stir until smooth. Allow this mixture to cool down slightly.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">In a bowl, whisk eggs and the 2 sugars till the sugar dissolves.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the cocoa and flour in a bowl and mix well but not heavily. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Finally add the chocolate mixture and mix until combined. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes at 160C or till a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy the dish with Warm Milk or Coffee, that makes a good combinations</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></div>
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Cooking can be great fun when we get to enhance our knowledge. Last few weeks thats what I did, I experimented with a lot of ingredients and cusines. I even recreated a few famous dishes from all around the world.Surprisingly the experiments were no failure :) and I had loads of fun creating all those new dishes.<br />
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The dish I am about to share today is part of my experiment series :). The main ingredient of this dish is Lauki/Bottle Gourd. The bottle gourd has various name calabash or opo squash or long melon or dudhi but its commonly known as Lauki in Hindi and Bottle Gourd in English. Have read about the healthy benefits of Bottle Gourd in a few sites so I have summarized them and decided to share it with all.<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;"><u>HEALTH BENEFITS :</u></span></div><span style="color: #38761d;">--></span> Bottle Gourd has attracted a lot of attention due to its importance in treatment of Blood Pressure and Heart disease.</div><span style="color: #38761d;">--></span> Bottle gourd is very valuable in treating urinary disorders.<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">--></span> This vegetable is very good for balancing liver function. It is often recommended by ayurvedic physicians when the liver is inflamed.<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">--></span> Ayurveda suggests Bottle gourd juice once daily in the early morning for treating Graying Hair.<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">--></span> Mixture of bottle gourd juice a sesame oil acts as an effective medicine for insomnia.<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">--></span> The bitter variety is prescribed as a cardiac tonic, as an antidote to poisoning and for alleviating bronchitis, cough, asthma affections.<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">--></span> The dietary fiber present in the bottle gourd makes it a very useful vegetable in preventing digestive disorders such as constipation, flatulence, and piles.<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">--></span> Bottle gourd juice is also considered to be beneficial in insanity, epilepsy, and other nervous diseases.<br />
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I heard about this dish from a friend, he said that in his family this dish is a must have for Diwali. Although he promised me in the year 2010 that he would treat me, that didnt happen till now :P . Finally I decided to give it a try on my own. Unaware of the ingredients and procedure, I googled it, but somehow I didnt enjoy the recipes so I created a version inspired by my Mom. And then I took a step further by topping it with caramel.<br />
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Lauki/Bottle Gourd</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 soft, large sized</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Ghee</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 tablespoons</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Milk</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">3 cups</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Condensed Milk</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 cup</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Sugar</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">5-6 tablespoon</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Sugar</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">3 tablespoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Water</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2-3 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b> </b><b> </b></span> <span style="color: blue;"><u><b>LAUKI/BOTTLE GOURD HALWA</b> </u><b><u>:-</u></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Par-boil the bottle gourd and then spread it over paper so the water is slightly soaked.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat ghee in a kadhai, add the soften lauki and fry till its cooked properly. It took me 20 min to reach the proper stage.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Mix-condensed milk with milk and pour over the cooked lauki.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">When the milk is 75% reduced add the cardamom powder and mix well.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Finally add sugar and mix it with the halwa. Keep on stirring and cook the halwa for some more time.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Pour the halwa in a serving bowl and let it cool down slightly.</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Turn the stovetop to medium-high and stir the mixture constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar begins to dissolve.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Bring the sugar and water to a boil and stop stirring the mixture.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Reduce heat to medium.Boil for approximately 8 to 10 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Distribute the amber color throughout the mixture by gently lifting up the handle of the pot and swirling the mixture.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Wait till the mixture until it reaches a uniform rich, brown color.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Pour the caramelized sugar over the cooled halwa and let the dish cool down completely.</span></li>
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<img alt="Priyanka" class="left" src="http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m536/priyanka_b06/Looks/sign.png" /></div>Priyankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01722518112265072571noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773544543085745265.post-44088282003780034222012-05-27T11:59:00.001-07:002012-05-30T01:30:46.964-07:00BLACK CHICKEN<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table id="writ"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">When I think of the time I enjoyed Chinese food the most, all my thoughts are of Shillong. I am born and brought-up in Shillong, capital of Meghalaya, a beautiful hill station of North East of India. Meghalaya is one of the smallest state of India and has three major tribes - Khasi, Jaintia & Garo. Shillong, the home of Khasis mainly, is a small town with very simple lifestyle - no big shopping malls or fancy restaurants but its very clean & beautiful. Shillong has rolling hills around the town, its said that those hills reminded the European settlers of Scotland. Hence, Shillong is also known as "Scotland of the East"...!!!<br />
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The cuisine available in most of the restaurants there, other then the local cuisine, is CHINESE. Whether its some special occasion or just wanted to spend time with friends we would always visit a nearby Chinese restaurant...and all of them had excellent food. Among all of them I had 2 favourite - I don't really remember the names however one was near my school and the other in the heart of the main market. Both of them provided huge portions and impossible for one person to finish yet I would finish everything that I ordered....all of the items were really yummy :P . The dishes never looked too fancy however they all had something special in them that everyone enjoyed....and would look for the next excuse to come back to the resturant again.<br />
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After I came out of Shillong, I tried Chinese in several restaurants. You must have guessed what I am about to say, its true.....its nothing compared to what I had in Shillong. Now that I have not been home since 3 years slowly my liking for Chinese is also vanishing, largely due to the food. Not that its anything bad with other places, its just not the way I liked it :) . People who know me would disagree cause even now at times I get Chinese as take away, but for someone who used to have Chinese 2 times a week now I get it ones in a month and that too half is wasted. I am just waiting to go home and get back to my kind of Chinese :) .<br />
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Today, I am not sharing anything I tried in Shillong but its a dish I saw in a cookery show called Poh's Kitchen. Well in the show they used some ingredients that I didn't get here and they used beef which I don't eat....so why did I still try out the dish. The answer is in what attracted me....well I was attracted with the name <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/tv/pohskitchen/stories/s2951197.htm" target="_blank">Nasi Kandar</a> aka Black Beef, I mean a black looking dish and appealing...hmmmm.... didn't seem to be very possible at the first shot and I just had to give it a try :) . Surprisingly it worked and I enjoyed something new. </div></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Chicken pieces with bones</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">250 gms - cut in small cubes</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Egg</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 number</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Red Bell Pepper</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 number </span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Onion</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 number </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Red Chilli</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2 numbers</span></td></tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Tomato Puree</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 tablespoons</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Dark Soya Sauce</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 tablespoons </span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">White Vinegar</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 tablespoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Brown Sugar</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 tablespoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Red Chilli powder</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 tablespoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Cornflour</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 tablespoon </span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Oil </span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2-3 tablespoons </span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Salt </span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">As per taste</span> </td></tr>
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<b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><b><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><span style="color: blue;"> </span></b><span style="color: blue;"> <b><u>To marinate :-</u></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Mix them all properly. Then add the cornflour and mix again such that every chicken piece is well coated.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Let it stand for 30 min.</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Add 3 tbs oil in a wok and let it heat.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Fry the marinated chicken cubes till they are done and the coating is turns dark and crispy.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Remove the fried chicken cubes in a paper towel and set aside.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">In the same oil add the chopped onion, garlic and red chilli and fry till the onion starts to carmalize.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the cubed red bell pepper and fry for 6-7 min or till the pepper soften.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">In a separate bowl. whisk together the left over tomato puree, dark soya sauce, white vinegar and brown sugar.Add the sauce in the wok and cook.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the fried chicken pieces in the wok and mix again till everything is well coated with the sauce.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Cook for 5 -6 min more. And the dish is ready.<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;"> </span></span></li>
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<img alt="Priyanka" class="left" src="http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m536/priyanka_b06/Looks/sign.png" /></div>Priyankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01722518112265072571noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773544543085745265.post-79765957765551418992012-05-16T02:27:00.002-07:002012-05-16T02:37:24.297-07:00CARDAMOM FLAVOURED ICED TEA GRANITA --- Guest Post by Lubna Karim @ Yummy Food<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div id="writ"><div style="text-align: justify;">The blogging world gifted me a few lovely and talented friends and one of them is Lubna Karim . I am sure you all know her...her recipes seem so delicious and inviting......and the pictures are stunning. I keep staring at her shots everytime I visit her blog.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Lubna from <a href="http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.in/" target="_blank">Yummy Food</a> lives in Bangalore with her family. She is so down to earth and a wonderful person.....she will always great you with a smile. You can see her passion and love for cooking and photography in every post or click. <br />
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Each photograph clicked by her tells a story on its own , they also portray her eye for detail. She also educate us on the art of photography....she makes it seem so easy. </div></div></div><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Only thing which tempted me or more I carved for was ice tea and that too in the form of granita….it may sound little bizzard but…I had this carving in the initial days of my pregnancy…...Granita is nothing but semi frozen dessert made out of sugar, water and various flavourings. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">To satisfy this urge…one day I made very light tea decoction and left it in the freezer for an hour….scarped it and got myself indulged in it…..there was very peculiar feeling of gratification in my senses…..I loved it …. And so a new recipe is born and from then till now I make it very often….When I served them to my friends at one of the summer noon party…they loved it a lot….so now this is one of the regular granita, I make during summers….So here is the twist to taste recipe…an whole new very chill makeover to your ice tea.</span><br />
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<b style="color: blue;">Cardamom Flavoured Iced Tea Granita :</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: blue;"></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">INGREDIENTS:</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">½ tbsp. Tea powder (I used Taj Mahal brand)</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 ½ tbsp. Sugar</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 no. Cardamom, crushed lightly</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 cup Water</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">PREPERATION:</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Bring water to boil by adding tea powder, sugar and cardamom. Simmer for 1-2 minutes and turn off the flame. Leave it to cool.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Once the decoction gets cool, pour it into a flat container with edges or into a rectangular baking dish. Cover it with a thin plastic foil and leave it in the freezer for around 1 hour.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">After 1 hour, run the fork along the sides of the container and break up into small chunks…. Freeze again.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Repeat this process for 2-3 times until you get flaky ice without any liquid remaining. Transfer this into serving bowls and serve immediately. </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Last but not least add your 'love' to make the dish 'YUMMY' :P</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">VARIATIONS:</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">You can create as many of variations of your choice….apart from cardamom, I love making mint flavoured iced tea granita, lemon flavoured iced tea granita and also with fresh ginger iced tea granita….You can even make green tea or herbal tea granita….</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Thank you Priyanka for the invitation to write on your blog. It was really fun doing it for you dear….</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Life always has its own plans for us and sadly we can never alter these plans. Three weeks earlier I was all excited to met my parents and enjoy my long awaited vacation.....but. Its true I spent three weeks with my parents but I never want to spend those days again.......shocked.<br />
Well my Baba(father) is very ill and was here for check-up, he had been suffering since many years but he never told anyone.....its only when Mamoni(mother) saw all the visible symptoms that I got to know about it. After his check-up we were told of all the physical aliment he is suffering from.....now he has loads of medicine through out the day....I am still shocked with his attitude toward himself. Parents get worried when we neglect about ourself or we don't tell them about our problems, I don't know why they don't realize that we feel the same.....even we are worried about them and if they fall ill it affects us so much. I hope now my parents understand that they should just tell me everything directly.<br />
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Anyway,the changing of my plans by life didn't stop with this, I planned for my parents to stay with me for a month so that both of them can rest and relax a bit as doctors said he needs a lot of rest. And even that plan could not work out.....why? Well life planned something more horrible.....one of my uncle, my Baba's sister's husband, expired and I knew that Baba had to go else that would hurt him more. So he left and I know when he goes home he will start his routine and wont get the most required rest....all this worries me, then again that's what life has planned and I can just play my part in it.<br />
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As it has been planned for me, again I am alone with the same routine life and the only real fun time is when I am blogging. As I was alone and not in a very good mood, so I didn't feel like shopping or cooking anything special. So last Sunday was perfect for a easy , simple curry and the <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Creamy Egg & Potato Curry</b></span> was part of the menu.<br />
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Gravies are often the star of any Indian meals and a good creamy gravy can make the meal a perfect one. This is an awesome gravy......full of flavors with all the simple spices and coconut cream. Its a perfect dish that goes well with rice, chapati and paratha. Great for those lazy days..!!!<br />
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Eggs</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">6 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Potato</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 medium sized</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Onion</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1large</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Ginger-garlic paste</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 tablespoon </span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Green Chilly</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2 numbers</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Tomato</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2 numbers</span></td></tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Coconut milk</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">100 ml</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Turmeric powder </span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Red Chilly powder</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 teaspoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Roasted Cumin powder</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 teaspoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Oil</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2-3 tablespoons</span></td></tr>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Cut the potato lengthwise like the wedges. Soak it in water with some salt.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Cut the onion in large blocks. Place the cut onions in a baking dish and drizzle slight oil on top. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Season with some salt, pepper and give it a mix. Roast it at 180C for about 15 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">When the onions are done, let it cool and then blend it to a smooth paste.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Blanch tomotoes in hot water and let it boil till they get soften. Remove the skin and blend that to a smooth paste to make tomato puree.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat little oil in a kadhai and fry the eggs and potatoes separetely. Remove them and set aside separately.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">In the same kadhai, add ginger-garlic paste fry for some time and then add the roasted onion paste.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Fry the mixture for 5-6 min. Then add tomato puree and cook under cover and low flames till the oil separetes out.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Mix the spices - tumeric powder, red chilly powder and roasted cumin powder with little water till it forms a paste.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the spice mixture to the kadhai and mix all the cooking ingredients together.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Then add the fried potatoes and eggs to the kadhai and cook for 6-7 min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Mix the coconut milk with 1/2 cup of warm milk and pour in the kadhai.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Cook the dish in low flame and under cover till the water is soaked.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Finally garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.</span></li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Celebrating what you may ask....well am finally going home. Yahoo..!!!! am all set for fun filled 2 weeks, just counting the days now :) . Since the last 2 weeks I was at a fix cause there was a high chance that my leave would be rejected and I spent most of the time shedding tears. Its been 3 years that I have visited my home so you can imagine how I was feeling when nothing seemed to be working. Finally by the end of this week I got the great news and I have been thrilled since then , of course fingers are crossed as we never know when things can change :) .<br />
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I am so excited to be with my family....enjoy 'direct' talks with Mom, spend time bugging Dad...which is super fun, share stories with cousins and definitely relax and enjoy all those lovely home cooked meals. My ever growing to-do list is ready, well not just to-do ---- there are to-eat list , to-shop list , to-visit list....and many many more.<br />
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The news of my leave being approved is something worth celebrating and today I partied with <span style="color: #cc0000;">Fish in Spinach & Mustard Gravy</span>. I consider it to be a very festive dish as its part of my families party food and is created during very special occasions. The last time I had it was when I went to my ancestral home for my aunt's wedding and that was some 10 years back approximately. <br />
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The fish used for this dish is <span style="color: blue;">'Boal'</span> commonly known as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallago_attu" target="_blank">Wallago</a> in English, I could not get the fish here so I used Rohu......I know the 2 fishes taste totally different but as its said Necessity is the Mother of Invention :P . Also the original version uses <span style="color: blue;">'Lai Pata'</span> (not sure of the English name) its a very loved green leafy vegetable in North-Eastern India, I have not seen it anywhere else so I could not find <span style="color: blue;">'Lai Pata'</span> as well so I used Spinach. As expected the flavour of my variation is way too different from the original however it was not bad and I enjoyed the day.<br />
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I promise to come back with loads of new stories and recipes. When I am back, will share more on the beauty of my hometown through my eyes...keep waiting, hope you would love them :) .<br />
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Spinach</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 bunch</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Mustard seeds</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2 tablespoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Sesame seeds (optional)</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 tablespoon </span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Green Chilly</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 numbers</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Fresh Red Chilly</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2 numbers</span></td></tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Nigella seeds</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Dry Red Chilly</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Turmeric powder</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 teaspoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Mustard Oil</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2-3 tablespoons</span></td></tr>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Soak the mustard seeds and sesame seeds in luke warm water. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Marinate the fish pieces with a little turmeric powder , salt and a few drops of oil.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Blend the mustard seeds , sesame seeds and one green chilly with little water till it forms a smooth paste.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat oil in a kadhai(a cooking utensil that resembles a wok), and shallow fry the fish pieces. They should not be over done.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Remove the fish in a paper towel. The oil in the kadhai is used for the gravy.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">In the kadhai, add nigella seed and dried red chilly, as it start spattering add the smooth paste and cook.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">As the oil start separating out, add warm water , fresh red chilly and chopped spinach. Cover and cook in low flame.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">After 5 min, add the fried fish pieces. Add salt as per taste and cover again. Cook for 7-8 min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Uncover and cook for 10 min more so that excess water is evaporated.</span></li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">We all read about food and try to learn new dish for any place avaliable, some recipes sound so interesting that it just gets us thinking....the same happened with me when I read about quiche some years back. My love for eggs is no secret and this dish has eggs as the main ingredient so exciting right :) . But I didn't know of any place in Bangalore where I could get them and I didn't have oven at that time so I didn't try making it.<br />
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I have been introduced to a lot of dish by my elder sister-<a href="http://priyanka-cooking.blogspot.in/2011/11/dhania-chicken-chicken-in-cilantro.html">Kankana</a> and I tasted my very first quiche with her. Before my sister was leaving Bangalore, we used to spend every weekend together, so one Sunday she took me out for dinner to a beautiful resturant. She ordered a lot of yummy dishes including a creamy chicken quiche. When I saw the quiche I was not sure if I would like it coz it didnt look very appeling to me, but my sister said I should try it before I make up my mind and when I did I was lost in the flavour. The chicken filling was creamy and juicy and the crust was crunchy......honestly I ordered another slice of the quiche, I just could not leave with one :) .<br />
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Since the last Tuesday I was not well, I was surviving on cornflakes and milk so Friday morning as I was feeling a little better I decided to make some tasty and quick and definately savoury brunch. When I saw the eggs the very first thing that came to my head was Quiche....simple, easy and filling.<br />
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Quiche can be with a pastry crust or without it, I went for the crustless one. I didnt have any readymade crust available and I wanted a quick brunch so had no plans in making the crust. As for the filling, I had pepper, paneer, onion and beans so I ended up with <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Paneer & Pepper Quiche</span></b>. The best part was that the food was ready in 30 min and I had a satisfying brunch :) .<br />
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Eggs</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">4 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Red Bell Pepper</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 number</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Paneer</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">200 gms</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Green Chilly</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2 numbers</span></td></tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Onion, big</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 number</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Garlic cloves</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">3 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Milk</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 cup</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Dried Thyme</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 tablespoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Oil</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2 tablespoons</span></td></tr>
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<b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><b><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><u><span style="color: blue;">Paneer & Pepper Quiche</span></u></b><b><u><span style="color: blue;">:-</span></u></b><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Blanch the beans for about 5 min and then, shock them in ice water. Keep them aside.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Pre heat the oven at 140 C for 10 min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat 2 tbs oil in a pan and add the garlic, fry till the garlic turn brown.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add onion and pepper to the pan and saute them till the vegetables are soften.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Then add the paneer and green chilly and fry for 10 min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">In a big bowl, whip the eggs with milk, dried thyme, salt & pepper.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the cooked vegetables and paneer to the bowl and mix them properly.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Grease a baking pan with some oil and pour the egg mixture to the baking pan.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Arrange the bean on top of the egg mixture on the baking pan</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Bake it at 180 C for 30 to 35 mins.</span></li>
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Every human likes to experiment with food. Either we try a new restaurant or we cook something different. We like to try different ingredients or different cooking techniques or even different cuisines. In spite of all this we all long for a perfect home cooked meal....by home cooked I mean anything from Mom's kitchen....can anything top that...<span style="color: blue;">NO WAY :) </span>. Remember those days when we would run home after school and waiting for us in the table would be some delicious and yummy food made by Mom.<br />
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As you know I cannot imagine Sunday lunch without Chicken. Well this is a hereditary thing I suppose, my Dad says on ever Sunday my grandfather would come back home from his work location with lots of fishes and chicken and there would be a feast so you get my point :) . Even Dad gets Chicken on every Sunday and now that he is retired he even cooks the Chicken.....and let me tell you this.....its delicious and healthy, he never uses too much of spices or oil yet its YUMMY....sadly I can never re-create his dish....this time I will note down all the steps he follows and try again.....<span style="color: blue;">TRY TRY AGAIN</span> right.<br />
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I miss my Mom everyday and just talking to her over phone is not enough but now that I am counting my days to go home I am just waiting to try all of my Mom's creations. Since the last 2 weeks the feeling is so intense that I just wanna eat only dishes that remind me of home.. :) . Last weekend I made <a href="http://priyanka-cooking.blogspot.in/2011/02/bhapa-dim-or-baked-eggs.html">Bhapa Dim</a> again and this weekend <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Murgh Musallam</span>. I know that's not a typical Bengali dish but as I have told my mom is a great cook and she makes several types of dishes and this dish is also from her list of creations. I had made it for the first time some 5 - 6 years back for my birthday party......ya I know I had to cook on my birthday....NO COMMENTS. :( . Anyways this Sunday I decided to try to re-create this dish with my own twist.<br />
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Murgh Musallam is part of both Lahori Cuisine & Awadhi Cuisine. The Awadhi Cuisine is from Lucknow capital of Uttar Pradesh,India. Awadhi Cuisine has been greatly influenced by Mughal cooking techniques, and this bears similarities to those of Persia, Kashmir, Punjab and Hyderabad.<br />
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However as far as this dish goes , in Lahori style the chicken is stuffed with rice and dry fruits where as in the Awadhi style the dry fruits are part of the gravy. I selected the Awadhi style for no special reason, just that my Mom made it that way. Serve it with Padina Pulav and it make a great combination.</div></div></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Chicken , curry cut</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">750 gms</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Yoghurt</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">3 tablespoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Onion, red ones</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 medium sized</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Ginger-garlic paste</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">3 teaspoons</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Lemon juice</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 number</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Tomatoes</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Green Chilly</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Almonds</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">5 numbers</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Cashew Nuts</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">5 numbers</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Raisin</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Turmeric<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> powder</span></span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1/2 teaspoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Red Chilli powder</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 teaspoons</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Garam Masala</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Bay Leaf</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 leaves</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Whole Dried Red Chilli</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 numbers</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Salt</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Just a pinch</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Ground-Nut Oil</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1/2 cup</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Long grain rice</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Whole Cumin Seeds</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Whole Red Chilli</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Turmeric Powder</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Green Chilly</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Mint</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 cup</span></td> </tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b> </b><b> </b></span> <span style="color: blue;"><u><b>MURGH MUSALLAM</b> </u><b><u>:-</u></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Make small slits on the chicken flesh and add the Chicken to the mixture and let it stand for 2 hrs.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Make a wet paste of almonds, cashew nuts, raisins and green chilli.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Chop the onion lengthwise as finely as possible. Blanch the tomatoes for 10 min , then remove the skin and puree it.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat oil in a large pan, add the bay leaf and whole dried red chilli.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">As the aroma is released, add the onion julienne to the pan with salt and fry the onion till its translucent. Add the dry fruit paste and cook till the oil is released</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the chicken with the marinate to the pan with salt and cook over low flame with lid for 15 - 20 min or till the chicken is done.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the tomato puree to the cooking chicken and cook for 5 min. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Finally add the garam masala and cook till the oil separates out. </span></li>
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<b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b> <span style="color: blue;"><u><b>PADINA PULAV</b> </u><b><u>:-</u></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds and whole dried red chilli.As it start to spatter, add the soften rice and fry.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Mix the turmeric powder with little water and add it to the rice and fry well.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Chop the mint leaves roughly. Chop the green chilli to small size.Add them to the frying rice.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Fry till the minty smell is released.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Then add water and cook till the rice is ready.</span></li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The very first thing that comes to my head when I hear <span style="color: purple;"><b>SOUP</b> </span>is warmth and comfort... :) . After a long hectic day I always have a huge craving for some warm soup and I do end up with a large bowl of the warm wonderful, however they are just perfect for any time and any day.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Soups are considered to be healthy food but I am not a healthy eater, I just love to try various types of food. My liking for soups started during the last year of my School Days.....I would be busy running from one tuition to another. My mom would never allow me to leave the house without eating anything and I had no time to sit and eat so Mom created a vegetable soup so that I am set for the whole day....,till date that vegetable soup is my favourite --- super yummy and so healthy ... :) .</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Having said all that, the story behind this soup is totally different. Last week I learnt that <a href="http://uk-rasoi.blogspot.in/">Nupur</a> is hosting an event called <span style="color: purple;"><b>Soup it Up !!</b></span> and as the name suggested we are suppose to create or recreate any soup dish of our choice....I decided to join the gang so as to say :) . Now the next big question.....what kind of soup should I make. I spent the next 3 days pondering about what type of soup I would like. I do cook for my blog but end of the day I have to eat it all by myself so it had to be something to my liking... :) .</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Unable to decided on anything, Saturday I went for ingredient hunt and hoped that on seeing the ingredients I could decided on the type of soup, surprisingly my plan worked.... I saw broccoli siting on the counter shelf and WALA !!! . My liking for broccoli is very recent, in most of the movies they show that no one likes them ; this had an affect on me, I never bought them fearing that I wont like it and it would be a waste.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Around 4-5 months back I just happened to try broccoli(unknowingly of course)in a restaurant and I just loved it. Since then I always make it a point to have broccoli in my freeze and they are perfect for any simple vegetarian dish, however this time I wanted to make it into a soup. I opted for a creamy soup without the cream element :) , so the <b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Creamy Broccoli Soup</span></b> was created.<br />
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Potato, big</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 number</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Broccoli</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">250 gms</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Onion, big</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 number</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Garlic</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2 cloves</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Green Chilly</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 number</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Milk</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2 cups</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Dried Thyme</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2 teaspoons</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-align: left;">Cheddar</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> cheese</span></span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 cup</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Butter</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2 tablespoons</span></td></tr>
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<b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><b><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><u><span style="color: blue;">Creamy Broccoli Soup</span></u></b><b><u><span style="color: blue;">:-</span></u></b><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Chop the onion is large chunks , slit the green chilly in half (remove the seeds if you don't like heat) and grate the garlic separately</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat so that the butter doesn't burn.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the chopped onion and garlic to the saucepan and cook till the onion soften.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Then add the green chilly and dried thyme and cook for 2-3 min more.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Finally add the vegetables and milk. Also add about 2 cups of warm water.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add in the seasoning - salt and pepper to the saucepan.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Cover the pot and let it cook for 30 - 35 min over medium heat or till the vegetables are soften and can be pureed, see that all the liquid is not evaporated.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Using a hand held blender or a mixer , puree the mixture into a creamy soup.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Garnish the soup with parboiled , grated carrots or cheese --<b> choice is yours</b>.</span></li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="MsoNormal">Finally the weekend is here...yahoo!!! , I have been waiting for it so eagerly. Last 2 weeks were super hectic , double shifts in office are a serious NO NO but at times we are so helpless. I missed out a lot of things due to this -- cooking , post on my blog , checking out my favorite blogs , watching TV even missed out on Supernaturals and above all SLEEP :) . I have a huge list of tasks to be done in the weekend -- get all the electrical fixings done , shopping , cooking , blogging and catching up with all of my fav. TV shows. Lets see how many can be checked off by Sunday night :) .<br />
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All I wanted today was relaxation , and I wanted some type of "comfort food" -- heard a lot about comfort food not sure what it means as I find every food to be very comforting. So I did a bit of research and found of long list of food in that category or as explained by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comfort_food">Wikipedia</a> - easy-to-eat, easy-to-digest meal rich in calories, nutrients or both. However my eyes twinkled when I saw Mac & Cheese....who needs an excuse for that :) .<br />
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My love for pasta is no secret but off late I have been trying out the lighter versions without cheese so today I was up for some indulgence. I baked the dish as I love those crunchy bites of cheese, then it looked very pale and I wanted some color in my plate thats when Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach came into picture. So I call my variation -- <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>Florentine Mac & Cheese</b></span>.</div></div></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Conchiglie pasta</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 cups</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Milk</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Fresh Cream</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Flour</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2 tablespoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Worcestershire sauce</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">3-4 drops</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Nutmeg (grated)</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoons</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Mozzarella Cheese</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 cup</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-align: left;">Cheddar</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> cheese</span></span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 cup</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Butter</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Salt</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">As per taste</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Black Pepper</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1/4 teaspoon</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Garlic cloves(grated)</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Spinach</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 bunches</span></td> </tr>
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<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Salt</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">As per taste</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Cherry Tomatoes</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">12 numbers</span></td> </tr>
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<b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><b><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><u><span style="color: blue;">Mac & Cheese</span></u></b><b><u><span style="color: blue;">:-</span></u></b><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;">In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add flour to the melted butter ; cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add milk to the pan and whisk so that no lumps are formed.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add cream & worcestershire to the milk mixture and keep whisking till the sauce slightly thickens.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">To the cooking sauce , add 1/2 cup of cheddar and mozzarella cheese each. Whisk till the cheeses melt.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add grated nutmeg , salt and black pepper to the sauce. Remove from flame and set aside.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Boil water in a large pan and add the pasta with salt and a bit of oil. And let it cook till the pasta soften. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Drain out the pasta and let it run under cold water for a min. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the pasta to the sauce and mix well. Pour the prepared pasta on a baking dish.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top of the pasta dish and bake for 30-35 min or till the top is browned and cheese is bubbling.</span></li>
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<b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><span style="color: blue;"><b><u>GARLIC SPINACH & CHERRY TOMATOES</u></b><b><u>:-</u></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the spinach to the pan , sprinkle salt and let it cook in low flame.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Fry till the water is evaporated and the spinach is done. Remove and set aside.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Melt butter in a pan , add the tomatoes to the pan skin side down.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Sprinkle the salt on the top side. Cook for 5-6 min only and done.</span></li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: purple;"><b>Beauty lies in the Eyes of the Beholder</b></span> -- A very famous saying by John Keats. I truly believe it, having said that I have to admit that I feel winter to be a beautiful season....WHY ??? not very sure, may be its cause of my birthplace. Being brought up in beautiful state of Meghalaya, my love for Winter season is kind of very natural. The long winter vacations might have something to do with it as well :D . Along with winter comes the beautiful fruit -- <span style="color: purple;"><b>Orange</b></span>.<br />
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Mangoes mark the start of Summer and Oranges mark the onset of Winter. Shillong has abandace of Oranges, every house has at least 2 orange trees. And in the chill weather, having oranges after lunch is a different feeling all together. I still remember those days, we had a tree just near the bedroom window ; before lunch Mamoni would call us (Me and Anna) out and she would pluck the oranges and me and my sister would run to the yard with a basket, we were responsible to catch the oranges before it hit the ground...soon we would have a basket full of oranges--- plump, sweet and juicy.<br />
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The orange is one of the most common and popular fruit. Delicious and juicy orange fruit contains an impressive list of essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals for normal growth and development and overall well-being. It goes perfectly in any sweet or savory dishes and its also perfect on its own. :) .My love for the Oranges has nothing to do with the healthy benefits, anyways let me share some of the health benefits of oranges I have read ;<br />
<ol><li>Regularly consuming vitamin C retards the development of hardening of the arteries and oranges is abundant source for vitamin C.</li>
<li>Oranges contain a compound called liminoid, has been found to help fight cancers of the mouth, skin, lung, breast, stomach and colon. The high vitamin C content also acts as a good anti-oxidant that protects cells from damages by free radicals.</li>
<li>The alkaloid synephrine found under the orange peel can reduce the liver's production of cholesterol. Whereas the anti-oxidant fights oxidative stress that is the main culprit in oxidizing the LDLs in our blood.</li>
<li>Even though the orange "tastes acidic", it actually has an alkaline effect in the digestive system and helps stimulate the digestive juices, relieving constipation.</li>
<li>A high intake of flavonoids and vitamin C has been known to halve the risk of heart diseases and oranges is abundant source for vitamin C.</li>
<li>Studies have shown that a flavonoid called hesperidin in oranges can lower high blood pressure.</li>
<li>Drinking orange juice daily can significantly drop the risk of formation of calcium oxalate stones in the kidney.</li>
<li>The anti-oxidant in orange help protect the skin from free radical damage known to cause signs of aging.</li>
<li>Consuming vitamin C rich foods helps to lower the incidence of peptic ulcers and in turn, reduce the risk of stomach cancer.</li>
<li>Oranges have abundance of polyphenols have been shown to provide protection against viral infections.</li>
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On the 26th Jan, we celebrated the 63rd Republic day. Watching the flag hosting and parade on the television, just fills me with a great zeal and pride to me an Indian. Last year on this day I enjoyed the day with <a href="http://priyanka-cooking.blogspot.com/2011/01/colorful-mash.html">Colorful Mash</a>, and I won the first award for my cooking.....it was great. This year I wanted something sweet. It so happened that last weekend I bought loads of oranges, and was planning to turn that in a cake. 26th Jan'2012 seemed to be a great day to make the cake.....finally my <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Orange cake with Orange Icing</span> was created.</div></div></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Orange, <span style="text-align: left;">finely grated zest only</span></span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 medium sized</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Eggs</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Flour</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 & 1/2 cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Baking Powder</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 tablespoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Sugar</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 cup</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Nutmeg (grated)</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoons</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Butter</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Salt</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Just a pinch</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Ground-Nut Oil</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1/2 cup</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Orange juice, freshly squeezed</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 medium sized</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Icing sugar</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 cup</span></td> </tr>
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<b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><span style="color: blue;"><b><u>ORANGE CAKE</u></b><b><u>:-</u></b></span><br />
<ol style="list-style-image: url(http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m536/priyanka_b06/Looks/6cf3b8e4d96b5d1b4f76575ee82b6259.png); list-style-type: disc; text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: blue;">Preheat the oven to 180C. Butter and flour the sides of the cake tin and set it aside.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Grind the sugar till it becomes fine and powdery.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Whisk together eggs and powdered sugar till the sugar is dissolved.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the orange zest to the egg mixture and whisk again till the mixture becomes light and fluffy.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Melt the butter in a saucepan , add the oil to the melting butter in the saucepan.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the oil + butter mixture to the egg mixture and stir well.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Sift in the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">To the flour mixture, add the grated nutmeg and salt ; mix well.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and fold it all together gently.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Pour the cake mixture into the prepared tin and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes at 150C or till a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;"> When the cake is done,place the tin out of the oven and allow to stand for about ten minutes before removing the cake carefully from the tin. Allow the cake to cool completely.</span></li>
</ol><span style="color: blue;"><b> </b><b> </b><b><u>ORANGE ICING & ASSEMBLY</u></b><b><u>:-</u></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Place the cake on a serving plate and spread the orange icing over the top in a zigzag pattern. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Let it stand for 15 minutes and serve.</span></li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="MsoNormal">A year has passed by and along came in 2012 with lot of new hopes and dreams. Wishing you all a <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>Great New Year Ahead</b></span>.......may every moment be filled with joy and hope all your dreams come true....!!!!</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">It’s been more than a month that I wrote anything. Did I lose the excitement......No way; rather I was caught in the hands of faith. I met with an accident and was in bed-rest all this time. Sadly I missed a lot of important and fun occasions in the process --- I missed to celebrate my blog's birthday, <span style="color: purple;">SORRY BUON APPETITO</span> :( , I missed the new year celebration and I even spent my birthday lying in bed. Well no use crying over spilt milk, today I started cooking and I decided to making something that celebrates my cooking experiments and it’s my way of saying sorry to my blog for missing out on her birthday :) . Do join me to wish BUON APPETITO a very <b><span style="color: purple;">Happy 1st Birthday</span></b>. I just cannot believe that one year has passed by and I had a lot of fun with you (BUON APPETITO).</div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">Before I begin with the recipe I want to share the story behind my blog. I was always interested in cooking since childhood but I have started serious cooking some 6-7 years back ---after I moved out of my home and I was tired of eating out. Over the years I had treated my friends & family now and they would always encourage me a lot. My friends would often ask for my recipes and it got me thinking that I should have a space where I could note down my recipes and everyone could access it. During the same time, my younger brother started blogging and he explained me all about it and it seemed to be a great idea........and I started my first blogs -<a href="http://priyanka-versatile.blogspot.com/">VERSATILITY</a>.</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">In a few days I realized that blog could be a great way of noting my recipes and anyone could access them easily if they wanted. With this thought in head I came to office on December 18th, 2010 and I determined to start my recipe blog. However I didn’t know what to name it and the whole day in office I kept thinking about it, I even involved my younger sister in the process. At night 11:00pm it struck me.......I had read an article sometime back, that Italians never start their meal without wishing "BUON APPETITO" meaning 'Enjoy your Meal' to all and it felt just perfect. I have some fascination with everything Italian---the architecture, food, men everything stands out in my eyes :) . And I want everyone to enjoy my dishes.....so my blog is named <span style="font-size: large;">"<span style="color: #cc0000;">BUON APPETITO</span>"</span>.</div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">I started blogging with no knowledge about it. I thought blog is only for personal entries---that’s what I saw in Movies, I didn’t even know that there are other peoples who blog about recipes. Over the last year I discovered the blogger community; I met many wonderful people and loved the experience.</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">Now let’s move to the recipe---<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: small;"><b>SALAD RICE with SWEET & SPICY CHICKEN</b></span>. I wanted to make something special to celebrate the birthday......however I was torn between trying something new or revisiting an old recipe. Finally I decided to make this dish.....it has a great importance to me. This is the dish that marked the beginning of my journey with kitchen. The first time I made it was some 4 years back just for me.....and then I had it again for my parents some 2 years back. Today when I made the dish I had made a few changes and I liked the variation.</div></div></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;"><b>FOR SWEET & SPICY CHICKEN </b></span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Chicken <span style="text-align: left;">thighs</span></span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">8 pieces</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Potatoes</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 medium sized</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Carrots</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 medium sized </span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Red Onion</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 large</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Ginger-garlic paste </span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2 teaspoons </span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Grape Juice</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 cup</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Lime Juice</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1/2 of a Lime</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Honey</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Tomato puree</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1/2 tablespoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Paprika</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">3 teaspoons</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Salt</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">As per taste</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Ground-Nut Oil</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 tablespoons</span></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Basmati Rice </span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 cups</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Onion</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 large sized</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Carrot</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 large sized </span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Cucumber</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 medium sized</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Tomato</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2 medium sized</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-spacing: 0px; color: blue;">Yogurt</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">4-5 tablespoons</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-spacing: 0px; color: blue;">Lime Juice</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 number</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Turmeric powder</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1/2 teaspoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Paprika</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 teaspoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Salt</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">As per taste</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Ground-Nut Oil</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 tablespoons</span></td></tr>
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<b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><span style="color: blue;"><b><u>SWEET & SPICY CHICKEN</u></b><b><u>:-</u></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Chop the vegetables --potato, carrot and onion, in medium sized cubes.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">In a large pan, add oil and fry the chicken till it get golden. Remove the pieces in a foil and fold the foil so that the chicken pieces stay warm.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">In the same pan, add the ginger-garlic paste and fry. Add the cubed vegetables and lightly fry them.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">In a separate bowl, whisk together paprika, tomato puree, honey and line juice. Pour the liquid mixture in the pan. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the warm, fried chicken pieces to the cooking pan and cooking again for 4-5 minutes; see that every vegetable and chicken are properly coated with the liquid mixture.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Pour the grape juice to the pan; let it cook on medium heat till the chicken and vegetable are cooked and the liquid is a evaporated.</span></li>
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<b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><span style="color: blue;"><b><u>SALAD RICE</u></b><b><u>:-</u></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Whisk together the yogurt, turmeric powder, paprika and salt in a bowl.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Pour the yogurt mixture to the frying rice, mix well and let it cool for 6-7 min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add water to the pot and let the rice cook.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Chop the onion, carrot, cucumber and tomato into small cubes. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add lime zest. lime juice and salt to the chopped vegetables and let it stand for 10 min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Mix the tangy vegetables to the cooked rice.</span></li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Every dish that we make always have a story associated. Some kindles those childhood memories that gets hidden over years and others are those we picked up over the life from some books or resturants or even television... :) . Restaurants and television are the major places from where I collect my inspirations.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The recipe I am sharing today has several stories to it as well. When I was in school, not sure which class, I had gone to visit my maternal uncle and his neighbour had treated us with this dish...although I dont remember how it looked or tasted, I just remember Mom saying...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">"Need to Try it"</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> :) . My mom is very good in guessing the ingredients just by tasting a dish, so that's how she picked up this recipe. On my 18th birthday , I was having a small party at home and mom made this dish for my friends and everyone loved it....and thats the flavor I remember. :)</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I moved to Bangalore in the year 2003---I was sent here by my family only cause my cousin sister was here. For the first year I used to stay in a hostel for the name sake at least , most of the time I would be at her place.... :) .</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">A very innovative and creative person thats what describes her. She is a very loveable person and honestly till date I have not met anyone that knows her and dislikes her, thats just impossible. She would help anyone and everyone all you have to do is ask even if that ended in choas for her. She always gave her 100% or even more to whatever she did, when she was working she was great and achieved a lot for her age. Now that she is a homemaker, she has a wonderful blog with breath-taking photos---you all know her as <a href="http://www.sunshineandsmile.com/">Kankana</a> and to me she is my Didibhai.... :) .</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">She is always more then just a sister, she is my friend--- my comfort pillow :) . We all need someone with whom we can share our secrets and she is that person in my life. There is nothing in my life that she doesn't know and its same with her too. I have cried and laughed with her several times. My cooking experiments also started while I was with her :) . And one day I decided to treat her and so I made her this dish. She loved it and would often keep taking about the dish :)<br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Times changed and now she got settled in USA . A few weeks back when she told me that she would be coming to India I was so excited and I had thought to make the same dish for her just to remind her of those days. Sadly she told me she wont be coming to Bangalore :( however I thought to make the dish for her ---- its the thought that counts right. </span><br />
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This dish is called ------ <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Dhania Chicken or Chicken in Cilantro Sauce</span></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Boneless Chicken </span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">500 gms</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Cilantro</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">500 gms</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Onion paste</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2-3 tablespoons</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Ginger-garlic paste</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2 teaspoons</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-spacing: 0px; color: blue;">Yogurt</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">4-5 tablespoons</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Tomato puree</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">4 tablespoons</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Paprika</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2 teaspoons</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Salt</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">As per taste</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Ground-Nut Oil</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 tablespoons</span></td></tr>
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<b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><span style="color: blue;"><b><u>DHANIA CHICKEN / CHICKEN IN CILANTRO SAUCE</u></b><b><u>:-</u></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;">In a bowl marinate the chicken pieces with ginger-garlic paste and yogurt. Let it stand for 30 min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Blend the cilantro with slight water till it forms a smooth-green puree.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat oil in a large pan and add the onion paste. Fry till the water is absorbed and till it gets a slight brown color.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the marinated chicken pieces to the fried onion. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add salt to the pan, cover and cook the chicken over low flame till all the water is evaporated and the chicken is soft.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Mix tomato puree and paprika with little water and pour it on the cooking chicken.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Cook the chicken over medium flame till all the water is soaked.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Pour the green puree to the chicken and let it cook. The color changes from green to greenish brown when the dish is cooked.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Garnish it with butter poached cherry tomatoes.</span></li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Prior to today I didnt have any guest post in my blog-----frankly I dont know how it works actually , and then Carolyn introduced me to it.Carolyn is a reader of my blog and is concerned about healthy and nutritious meal. I for one need to learn a lot from her :) . </span></div></div><br />
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</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">So you’ve only got 30 minutes to get dinner on the table, and takeout is seriously not an option … again. Fortunately there are plenty of <u><a href="http://foodonthetable.com/easy-meals-tips">quick easy meals</a></u> that can be put together with little fuss. Cut down on prep work, choose a protein with a short cook time, and you’ll discover a lot of delicious meals can be prepared from scratch with these easy options.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Fish as a main dish is a good way to cut down on prep and cook time. Go directly to the fish person at the market and have the fish cleaned, or buy cuts that you don’t have to do anything to except rinse before cooking. Pan-seared salmon or halibut don’t take any time at all. A pre-made pesto is an acceptable option; however, you can make this simple pumpkin seed chimichurri in just a few minutes! </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Ingredients to serve 4:</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Fresh Salmon – About 1 lb.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Shelled Pumpkin Seeds – ½ c.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Cilantro – 1 bundle</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Lemon – 1 small (juiced)</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Garlic – 2 cloves</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Extra Virgin Olive Oil – ¼ c.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Coriander Seeds – ½ tsp.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Salt and pepper to taste</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Method:</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">In a large skillet, heat a little bit of oil over medium heat, and place the salmon skin side down to sear for about 6 minutes or till opaque, all the way through. Toast the pumpkin seeds in a skillet for about 2 minutes, till they start to smell aromatic. Then, put on a paper towel to cool. In a small food processor, pulse garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, pumpkin seeds, salt, pepper, and olive oil to make a simple chimichurri sauce to top the salmon. Serve with a side of sautéed spinach or asparagus. Try using a little bit of garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil to get the job done with a tad more flavor. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">If red meat is what you crave, but you don’t think you have the time, try pan searing individual rack of lamb segments. Salt and pepper each rack and place in a large skillet over medium heat with garlic, sage leafs, and a touch of olive oil. Chop fresh herbs and mix into butter to dab on top of the lamb as it comes off the stove. 3 minutes on each side should be plenty for a rare center, moist and full of flavor. Let the lamb rest outside of the pan for a couple of minutes before serving. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">It doesn’t have to be time consuming or super complex for it to be a tasty and elegant meal. Try whipping up one of these quick easy meals for your family tonight!</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">On the 26 October 2011, Wednesday we celebrated the festival of light - Diwali or Deepavali, it is celebrated on the New Moon Day after Dashera. This festival brings immense happiness and joy to one and all. There are so many wonderful things about Diwali celebration - the puja done at home, the lighting of the diyas - small clay lamps filled with oil, bursting of crackers and the special homemade sweets.</div><br />
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There are lot of significant mythological events associated with Diwali.<br />
<ul><li>It marks the return of Lord Rama with his brother Lakshman and wife Site to Ayodhya after 14 years of Vanvas. The subjects of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with diyas.</li>
<li>The day is associated with Pandavas returning from 12years exile as they were defeated by Kauravas. The people of Hastinapur celebrated their Kings' return by lighting diyas.</li>
<li>The Goddess Kali is worshiped on this day. It depicts the victory of Good over Evil, so the dark night is illuminated with diyas and crackers.</li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Diwali is very special for me - I get to be a kid for a day :) . It’s been 7-8 years that I celebrate Diwali away from my family and with my friends. Although I miss my family but I always enjoy this festival. I start planning from morning, there is shopping for lights to be done and the last minute cracker to purchase. I love decorating my house with diyas and lighting and this is something I do every year, these small diyas always bring a lot of smile.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Then the final part - burst crackers as much as I can, I really feel like a kid -- literally jumping with joy as they burst and then laugh out loud :)</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="text-align: justify;">But this year I did one thing different--made some sweets at home :) - one of them was Gajar Halwa ka Patishapta (Sweet Egg-less Crepes stuffed with Carrot Pudding) .</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Patishapta is a very common Bengali sweet, its sweet egg-less crepes stuffed with sweet coconut or sweet khoya filling. This sweet is made is almost all Bengali house to celebrate Makar Sankranti which is mostly in the between (January to February). India being a predominantly agrarian country the harvesting season is joyfully celebrated throughout the country. However I can have Patishapta anytime....it’s mine and Baba's favourite sweet...so Patishapta in Diwali.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">As you know me by now I love to experiment with foods and so I decided to stuff my Patishapta stuffed with Carrot Halwa rather than Coconut or Khoya and called it <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Gajar Halwa ka Patishapta and served it with Rabdi</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Sharing the recipe with <a href="http://thischickcooks.blogspot.com/2011/11/these-chicks-cooked-link-party_09.html">These Chicks Cooked Link Party - Featuring Your Recipes from All Around Blogland #25</a></div></div></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Carrot</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">7-8 medium sized</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Ghee</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 tablespoons</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Milk</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">3 cups</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Condensed Milk</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 cup</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-spacing: 0px; color: blue;">Cardamom powder</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 teaspoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Sugar</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2-3 tablespoon</span></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;"><b>FOR PATISHAPTA </b></span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Maida/All Purpose Flour</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2cups</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Semolina</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Sugar</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 & 1/4 cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Water</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2-3 cups</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Salt</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">As per taste</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Oil</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">2 tablespoon</span></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Milk</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 cups</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Condensed Milk</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Almond</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">4 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Pistachio</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">7 numbers</span></td> </tr>
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<b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><span style="color: blue;"><b><u>GAJAR HALWA/CARROT PUDDING</u></b><b><u>:-</u></b></span><br />
<ol style="list-style-image: url("http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m536/priyanka_b06/Looks/6cf3b8e4d96b5d1b4f76575ee82b6259.png"); list-style-type: disc; text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: blue;">Grate all the carrots finely.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat ghee in a pan, add the carrot and fry till the carrots soften and are properly fried (see that the color is kept intact).</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">In a separate pan, add milk , condensed milk and sugar. Bring it to boil .</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add cardamom powder to the sweet-boiled milk and simmer it in low flame for 5 min</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">To the frying carrot add the milk and keep cooking in low heat till the milk is completely absorbed.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Remove it in a bowl and set it aside. Let the pudding cool slightly.</span></li>
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<b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><span style="color: blue;"><b><u>PATISHAPTA/SWEET EGG-LESS CREPES</u></b><b><u>:-</u></b></span><br />
<ol style="list-style-image: url("http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m536/priyanka_b06/Looks/6cf3b8e4d96b5d1b4f76575ee82b6259.png"); list-style-type: disc; text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: blue;">In a large pan add water and sugar and let them boil till the sugar dissolves completely</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">In a separate bowl , mix maida/all purpose floor , semolina and salt.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Pour the sugar syrup to the dry mix and whisk well till a batter of crepes consistency is formed. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Let the batter stand for at least half an hour.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">In a flat non-stick pan, brush oil. The oil should be very less, so I used the head of the brinjal to spread the oil .</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Using a ladle pour the batter to the pan and evenly distribute the batter in a circular shape.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">When it can hold the shape and the bottom is partially done, put a little amount of the carrot halwa lengthwise on one side.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Using a spatula start folding the sides like an omelet. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Fry for 3-4 min more, see that the color is not changes.</span></li>
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<b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><span style="color: blue;"><b><u>RABDI</u></b><b><u>:-</u></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Grind the nuts very finely.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">In a pan, add the milk and condensed milk. Bring it to boil.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Keep stirring occasionally till the sweeten milk is slightly thicken.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the grounded nuts to the milk and stir them well till it gets a smooth consistency.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Let the rabdi cool down</span></li>
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Plate the patishaptas in a flat dish , garnish with toasted pistachios. Serve with the Rabdi.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">If you have read the last 2 post, you would know that I am sharing the dishes I made to celebrate Dashmi--the last day of Durga Puja. For starter I had <a href="http://priyanka-cooking.blogspot.com/2011/10/mulligatawny-soup-with-toasted-bread.html">MULLIGATAWNY SOUP WITH TOASTED BREAD AND PEA PESTO</a>, the first main course was <a href="http://priyanka-cooking.blogspot.com/2011/10/cilantro-rice-with-tangy-gravy-spicy.html">CILANTRO RICE WITH TANGY GRAVY & SPICY FRIED FISH</a> and now the final course.</span></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">When I was in Shillong, the Dashmi day used to be totally busy and fun-filled. We had to get up early and go to the pandals to see 'Shidoor-Khela' -- its the final ritual before the immersion. The married ladies would apply vermilion on the feet , banglesand forhead of the goddess and then give her some sweets, the best part is when the ladies start applying vermilion on each other......in a way they look very beautiful :) . The student would go for 'Boi Chuwano' -- they would take all the books and place it on the goddess feet , to seek her blessing for the upcoming exams... :) . Anyways after that we would come home and all of us would sit down for the heavy lunch of atleast 7-8 items both savory and sweet. And all those dishes would be created by Mamoni(Mom) before she went for the 'Shidoor-Khela'....great right..!!!! . In the evening we would go to visit the relatives and stuff ourselves with more sweets. Finally at night we be enjoying some cultural meet....So much fun..!!! </span></span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">According to me, being away from home during the festivals is very bad idea but at times things dont work in our favor and this year it worked against me. I was stuck here all alone :( however I decided to celebrate it with my best companion - food. </span></span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Anyways let get back to the dish , for my final course I decided to make a lamb dish. Every family has some tradition going on for ever and so do we. Since my childhood I have heard that on the Dashmi day , we should not have chicken and we have to make meat(lamb/mutton) only. Although my dad cannot eat meat(lamb/mutton) due to his health condition this tradition is still followed , and so I thought of sticking to it. </span></span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span">The very next question that came to my head was how do I make it,I mean I have made mutton earlier but as always wanted to try something new. I was tilted toward Mutton Rogan Josh , thats mainly cause I like it and also I have never tried making it at home. So I did some research and found out all the various version of the dish and I decided to try the Kashmiri Version--- I had noted down all the ingredients necessary and I even bought eveything. However when the cooking time came something happened in between and I dropped the plan of making Rogan Josh WHY??? I dont know....this just keeps happening to me, I would plan something and end up making something else.... :) . So I ended up making a new mutton dish. Also made some crispy fried tomatoes, had seen the dish in a cookery show called Chuck's Day Off sometime back and had been planning to try it. So what's the last course, well it is ---- </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Nutty Mutton & Crispy Fried Green Tomato with Rice</span><span class="Apple-style-span">...!!!</span></span></span></div><br />
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Mutton (medium sized)</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">500 gms</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Onion</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 medium sized</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Ginger-Garlic paste</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Dried red chilly</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">5-6 number</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Almond</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">5-6 number</span></td></tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Pistachio</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">7-8 number</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Cashewnut</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">5-6 number</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Raisin</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">9-10 number</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Yogurt</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2-3 tablespoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Cumin Seed</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Salt</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">As per taste</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Oil</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">4-5 tablespoon</span></td> </tr>
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Green Tomatoes</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2-3 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Flour</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">3 tablespoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Egg</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Breadcrumb</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">4 tablespoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Red Chilly Flakes</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Dried Basil </span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Salt</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">As per taste</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Oil</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 teaspoon</span></td></tr>
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<b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><span style="color: blue;"><b><u>NUTTY MUTTON</u></b><b><u>:-</u></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Dry roast the nuts - almond, pistachio and cashewnut over low flame till the are done.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Blend together the roasted nuts, raisins and the soaked dried red chilly with little water till it forms a smooth paste.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Separately blend the onion and ginger-garlic paste to form a smooth paste.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seed. Then add the onion paste and cook till it done.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the mutton pieces to the pan; add salt and cover the pan for 10 min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Whisk the yogurt to the spicy nut paste till it gets smooth.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Pour the yogurt-nut paste to the cooking mutton and let it cook for 20 min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add some water and salt to the cooking mutton, cover the pot and let it simmer in low heat for at least 1 & half hour.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">When the mutton is soften, remove the cover and let it cook till the sauce thickens and is no longer running.</span></li>
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<b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><span style="color: blue;"><b><u>CRISPY FRIED GREEN TOMATOES</u></b><b><u>:-</u></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Beat the egg in a bowl with a pinch of salt. And spread out the flour in a plate.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Place the breadcrumbs in a different plate. Add salt,chilly flakes and dried parsley to the crumbs and mix them properly.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Coat the tomato pieces with flour. then dip it in the egg and coat it.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Finally coat the egg dipped tomato pieces in the breadcrumb mixture and press slightly so that the crumbs stick to the tomatoes.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat oil in a pan, and fry the tomato pieces till the pieces are properly done and crunchy.</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">The <a href="http://priyanka-cooking.blogspot.com/2011/10/mulligatawny-soup-with-toasted-bread.html">Mulligatawny soup with Toasted Bread and Pea Pesto</a> was totally refreshing.....the sweet and tangy taste of the soup with the garlicy pesto was mmmm :) . Now lets move to the main courses and we will start with a FISH dish.</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">People say Bengali cuisine is generally related to fish and sweet---actually they are not wrong :D . Being from a Bengali Family, we ate fish everyday. Infact my Baba(daddy) cannot enjoy his food without it even if there are 5-6 courses still he would need a fish dish :) . Me and my sister are not inclined towards fish (not real Bengalies may be... :D ), when we go out to any party as a family and if we (me and my sister) didn't eat the fish dish....then coming back home Baba would actually take our case---Why did you eat the fish dish? ... his most common question. Although I don't like seafood so much but ones a month I get the craving for fish , we bengalies eat every part of the fish--head to tail. As I have noticed most part of the world people discard the head but we have a lot of awesome dishes with that too -- I know it may sound very unappetizing but for me its UUU LA LA LA...!! :) .</span></div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Well lets get to the story behind the dish. Recently I have developed a crazy of using fruits in savory dishes and you would be finding me doing that very often...honestly it does enhances the taste of the dishes. This dish is inspired by a cookery show in the TV called 'Twist of Taste with Vineet Bhatia' I like this series coz the chef Vinnet Bhatia uses the local dishes and re-creates a high class dish with the local produce.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">As I have shared when I decided to make a dish I just have to make it , but unfortunately I could not find all the ingredients he had used and I had not even noted down the process he followed so I added my twist to the already twisted dish :D . I wanted to use fish fillets for the dish so I tried cooking with Tilapia for the first time.....and I just loved the fish and will be using it in future too. For the gravy the chef used raw mangoes, but where do I get raw mangoes now...so I used star fruit. Well the star fruit we got in my hometown - Shillong would be so tangy that using one would be just enough and we mostly used it for pickle but the ones I got here was not so sour so I used almost 3 of them for the right sourness. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">I call my dish <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Cilantro Rice with Tangy Gravy and Spicy Fried Fish.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Star Fruit</span></u> also known as Carambola is a type of tropical fruit. The fruit has ridges on its sides (mainly 5), in cross-section it resembles a star and that's how it got the name.The star fruit has waxy, green to golden yellow skin with a citricy flavor that resembles the lemon or pineapple.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">The fruit is rich in Vitamin C and antioxidant. It has some amount of Vitamin B which helps to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attacks.The fruit is beneficial for blood and bones as it contains potassium , iron , calcium and magnesium.The star fruit is rich in soluble fiber, which can be useful to reduce cholesterol levels.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Tilapia</span></u> is a fresh water fish.Its a mild flavored fish that holds the seasoning very well. The best methods to cook the tilapia -- grilling and baking but not that we cannot try out the other options.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Tilapia is rich in protein and low in calorie count. Its a great source of omega-3 fatty acid which helps to prevent blood pressure and heart disease.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Shared the dish with - <a href="http://www.frugalwannabecooks.com/2011/10/foodie-wednesday-blog-hop-week-3.html">Foodie Wednesday @ Frugal Wannabe Cooks</a> ; <a href="http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2011/10/real-food-wednesday-10192011.html#comment-99133">Real Food Wednesday</a> ; <a href="http://wearethatfamily.com/2011/10/wfmw-an-awesome-tradition/">WFMW: An Awesome Tradition</a> ; <a href="http://takeitfrom-me.blogspot.com/2011/10/welcome-wednesday-1019.html">Welcome Wednesday</a> ; <a href="http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2011/10/homestead-barn-hop-32.html">Homestead Barn Hop #32</a> ; <a href="http://www.aboverubies.net/2011/10/domestically-divine-tuesday-homemaking_18.html">Domestically Divine Tuesday</a> & <a href="http://thischickcooks.blogspot.com/2011/10/these-chicks-cooked-link-party_19.html">These Chicks Cooked Link Party - Featuring Your Recipes from All Around Blogland #22</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Star fruit</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">3 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Ginger(finely chopped)</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 tablespoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Yogurt</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 tablespoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Mustard seed</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Jaggery</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 small cube</span></td></tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Salt</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">As per taste</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Oil</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Tilapia fillets</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">Fillet from 1 fish</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Onion</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 small sized</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Garlic cloves</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Tomato puree</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 tablespoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Turmeric powder</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Cumin powder </span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Paprika</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Salt</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">As per taste</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Oil</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 teaspoon</span></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Basmati Rice</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Onion</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 medium sized</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Garlic</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 cloves</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Cilantro</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 medium sized bunches</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Milk</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Salt</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">As per taste</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Oil</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 teaspoon</span></td></tr>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Blend the star fruit without any extra water as it would give out a good amount of water.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat a pan and add the star fruit puree to the pan and let it cook over low heat.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Remove the pan from heat after 5 min, whisk the yogurt and pour it to the pan.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Stir the star fruit puree, yogurt and salt till it is properly incorporated. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Place the mixture back on a very low heat and let it cook for not more then 5-6 mins.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Strain the liquid sauce using a muslin cloth. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat a clean pan, add oil and mustard seed. After the spattering has stopped add the chopped ginger. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the fresh strained liquid in the pan and cook for 2 min. Then add the jaggery and stir till the jaggery is mixed thoroughly.</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">In a small bowl, mix the onion-garlic paste with tomato puree , turmeric powder , cumin powder , paprika and salt.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Clean the fish fillets and place it in a zip pouch bag. Pour the marinate on top of the fish fillets and mix it up. Let this stand for 1/2 hour.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish over medium heat just 5 min on each side or till the either sides get caramelized.</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">In a large pan, heat oil and add the chopped onion. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Fry the onion till it turns translucent, then add the chopper cilantro and salt and cook f0r 3-4 min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the parboiled rice to the pan add cook it for another 5 min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Pour in the milk and cook again for 5 more min or till the milk is totally soaked in.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">The dish is ready to be served. </span></li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">OCTOBER.....this is the most festive month of the year. There are endless number for festival from all around the world and I have decided to celebrate them all-----<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">HOW???</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"> </span>With food for sure. :) . </span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">My month long festivity started with Durga Puja----a festival most awaited by bengalis. We actually wait for 361 days to celebrate the 4 days of Puja. The beautiful statues of the goddess in the midst of light shows , dak(drums) and aromatic foods is breath-taking.</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">This is the first time in years that I have been away from my family and I was sad, but that didnt stop me from Pandal-hopping. It was a refreshing feeling and the sound of dhak(drums) just suppressed all sorrows :). I tried out a lots of lovely food but the one street food without which Durga Puja seems incomplete for me is Egg Roll. Since my childhood during all the days of Durga Puja we would litterally bug my father till he bought us the super delicious Egg Rolls :) and I still have the same craving.</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">The last day of Durga Puja is called Dashami, when the statues are paraded around the city before being submerged in the lakes or rivers. With all the missed feeling in heart, we spend the rest of the day feasting with all the wonderful dishes --- both savory and sweet. This year, although away from home, I had a feast in my house here ... not on the Dashami day but on the following Sunday :) . Ya I was alone but food kept me accompanied and at the end of the week I was feeling better :D .</span></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">I will be sharing all the recipes with you all.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Lets start with the starter -- </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Mulligatawny soup with Toasted Bread and Pea Pesto</span>. </span></span></span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><u>Mulligatawny</u></span> means "pepper water" or "pepper broth" in Tamil. The became popular with the British stationed in India during colonial times, during the late 18th century and later. They took the recipe back to England and made variations to suit their tastes and it became a well-loved classic. There are many versions to the original recipe and I tried my own twig to the classic.</span></span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><u>Pesto</u></span> originated in Genoa, North Italy. Its a sauce traditionally made with garlic,basil and pine nuts grounded along with olive oil and cheese. Currently there are many different types of pesto sauces made all around the world. My pesto had Pea as the main ingredient another small change to classic.</span><br />
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Apple</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Pineapple</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 of a medium sized</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Carrot</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 number</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Potato</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 number</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Baby onion</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 cup</span></td></tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Red Bell Pepper</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 medium sized</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Peas</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Corns</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Ginger grated</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">All purpose Floor</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1/3 cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Curry Powder</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
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<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Salt</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">As per taste</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Pepper</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1/3 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Oil</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1/2 tablespoon</span></td> </tr>
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Peas</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 cups</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Cilantro</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 bunch</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Pine Nuts</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Garlic cloves</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">2 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Salt</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">As per taste</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Oil</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 teaspoon</span></td></tr>
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<b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b><span style="color: blue;"><b><u>MULLIGATAWNY SOUP</u></b><b><u>:-</u></b> </span><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Cut the carrot , potato and red bell pepper into cubes.The fruits are also cut into cubes.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">The baby onions are only peeled and the shape is kept intact.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat oil in a large pan, add the ginger and saute till the oil get a gingery smell.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the potatoes , carrot , red bell pepper and baby onion to the pan. Saute for 5 -6 min.Then add the peas , corns , apples and pineapple and saute for 5-6 min again.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add curry powder, black pepper and salt to the pan and cook for 2-3 min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Finally stir in the flour and gradually add milk to the pan, keep stiring so that no lump is created.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">If needed add hot water(I needed it :) ) and let it boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">For the pea pesto : boil the peas till it slightly soft and remove it instantly and cool under running water</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">In the food processor pulse together the soften peas , cilantro , pine nuts and garlic cloves. When done add salt and pulse for a few seconds only.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">In a pan, add oil and add the pea-cilantro mash. Stir for 3 min max.</span></li>
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</div>Priyankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01722518112265072571noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773544543085745265.post-47326261854674762842011-09-17T16:25:00.004-07:002012-05-30T01:43:05.845-07:00VANILLA SOAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH POACHED PLUMS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table id="writ"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">All my life the one meal I have skipped is Breakfast....I know it the most important meal of the day and all, but somehow I rarely feel like eating in the morning. One glass of milk is more than enough for me. I have been advised against this by so many people but somehow I just could not However things do change at times, and I woke up hungry today..!!! I think its due to the Masterchef Australia....just before sleeping off thats what I watched and was tempted with all the wonderful creations and may be thats what made me hungry.. :) </span></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Whenever I make breakfast it would be either of those -- french toast or pancake. So following the same habit I decided to make some type of French Toast, that when I remember a French Toast idea by one of my fav. cook<a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1393858301"></span> Nigella Lawson<span id="goog_1393858302"></span></a>. A new series of her cooking - Nigella Kitchen had started in TLC some time back and they would have a repeat telecast at 3:00am.....during those days I would actually make it a point to leave office by 2:30am so that I am in time for the show.... :) . Honestly, its not only her recipes that captivates me but also they way she presents it.....in my opinion, she encourages everyone to cook. </span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Lets get back to the dish....I had twigged her recipe a little to suit my taste buds and definately to fit in the ingredients that were available... :) Hence my version of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Vanilla soaked French Toast with Poached Plums</span><span class="Apple-style-span"> was created... This is the first time I tried a sweet French Toast and totally loved it. As I was totally packed for the last few weeks with new releases in office and final exams and final project submission.....this was a great way to relax myself... :)</span></span></span></div></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">White Bread Slice</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">4 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Egg</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 number</span></td> </tr>
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<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Vanilla Essence</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoon</span></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Salt</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">Only a pinch</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Oil</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Enough to coat the base of pan</span></td> </tr>
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Large Plums</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">8 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Black grape juice</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Caster Sugar</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Half cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Water</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">Half cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Cinnamon Stick</span></td><td><span style="color: blue;">1 stick</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Nutmeg</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">A small quantity grated</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Salt</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Only a pinch</span></td></tr>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Place the bread on the plate let it soak for 5 min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Turn the bread pieces over and soak the other side for 5 min more.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat oil in a frying pan, and place the soaked-up bread pieces and it fry over medium heat.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Fry the bread pieces from side-to side till it looks crunchy on top and soft(not soggy) in the center.</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">In a wide saucepan, add half cup water and caster suger and let it cook in medium flames till the suger dissolves.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the black grape juice to the saucepan and let it cook for 2 min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Then add cinnamon stick ,nutmeg and salt to the saucepan and let it boil till the mixture becomes syrupy.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Bring the saucepan out of flames, and arrange the plums in it. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Poach the plums in low heat for 10 min or till the plums are tender.</span></li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Pasta is an ingredient which is always available in my kitchen. Although I have quite recently (4 years now) started making pasta , I immensely enjoy it. A little effort that can bring total satisfaction :) . </span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">In the beginning I could never imagine pasta without cheese.....my pasta would be hidden under the blanket of cheese...but since a year I have moved out to different lighter alternatives. Every time a new variation that brings a smile and now I feel cheese is not so important after all :) </span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The first time I had seen the dish "Spaghetti in Meatball sauce" was some 5-6 years back in a Disney movie---remember '<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Lady and the Tramp</span><span style="color: black;">'.....so cute ..... :D . Of course at that time I didn't know anything about the dish, I learned about it from some cookery show a few years back and have been thinking of trying it but I was a bit hesitant cause I was not sure of the Pasta and tomato sauce combination.....was doubtful about my liking , and I am strictly against waste food :) . However 2 weeks earlier all the cookery show I saw made the various versions of "Spaghetti in Meatball sauce" and you can say that brought back all the hidden desires, finally this Monday I decided to create my own version of the same dish. </span></span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Monday is the only day that I become a total vegetarian......no not even eggs. I know its very weird that I decided to make this pasta dish on my veggie day :) .....but cooking comes to me like a craze... the moment I decide to make something I have to make it instantly else I get so restless....hehehe...!!!!! :) . Anyhow, I had to try this pasta dish on Monday itself, so I substituted meat for soya chunks....Although I still don't know how "Spaghetti in Meatball sauce" tastes I can assure you "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Spaghetti in Soyaball sauce</span>" did taste good too :D .</div><br />
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<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Spaghetti pasta</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1/4 a packet </span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Chopped garlic clove</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 number</span></td> </tr>
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<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Dried Parsley</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Chilly Flakes</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon</span></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Red Onion</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 number</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Garlic cloves</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">3 numbers</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Tomatoes</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 number</span></td> </tr>
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<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Dried Basil</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon</span></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Oil</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoons</span></td> </tr>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Squeeze the water out off the soften soya chunks and place it in a big bowl. No water should be left in the chunks</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the breadcrumbs,dried parsley, chilly flakes and salt to the soya chunk and mix it. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time till the mixture can hold its shape.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat oil in a pan and fry the soyaballs till they turn golden brown on all sides.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Remove the balls from the pan and keep it warm so that it maintains its crunchiness. </span></li>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat oil in the same pan used for frying the soyaballs, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Fry the onion till it turns translucent. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and fry it for 3 min. Add salt and sugar to it and let it cook.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">When the tomatoes are partially cooked, add cayenne pepper powder and dried basil stir in and let it cook for 2 min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Then add the tomato puree and water and let the sauce cook for a while. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Finally add the fried soyaballs to the pan. Let the simmer for 15 min in low heat.</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Boil water in a large pan and add the spaghetti pasta with salt and a bit of oil. And let it cook till the pasta soften. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Drain out the pasta and let it run under cold water for a min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat oil in a wok ,add the garlic cloves and fry the cloves till it turns golden brown.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the spaghetti to the wok and stir slightly and salt and stir again for 1 min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Remove the spaghetti in a plate and top it with the soyaball sauce.</span></li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Has it ever happened to you that even after a good dinner your sleep is disturbed late night due to the huge craving for something sweet.....hehehe.....this happened to me last Sunday..... :D</span></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">This Sunday I had decided to go back to my roots so I had prepared some bengali dishes --- Dal , brinjal fry and definately Fish. Well the dinner was totally filling and I enjoyed every bit of it. All happy and pleased I went off to sleep, and I was having one of my bakin dreams again...well by now you know that I keep getting such dreams :) . Anyhow this time the craving for some cake was so intense that my sleep was disrupted. I tried to control myself in all the possible ways ---- thinking about work and how unhealthy it is to just eat and sleep etc..... Inspite of all this I could not restrict myself beyond 1:00am, I had to make a cake..for a peaceful sleep later :) .Finally at 1:00am I had to hear my heart and forget about all the logics....I started making a cake</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span">I love experimenting with foods and specially cakes, but we need to have the ingredients to experiment right???...unfortunately I didnt have the basic ingredents also. No eggs, no chocolate or vanilla and definately no fruits or vegetable :( ....at one point I thought lets leave the plan for now and would try something on Monday.....but as we all know "the heart wants what the heart wants" so it had to be done. I started hunting in my refrigerator and I saw cheese and cream...and thats what resulted in the creation of my </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Cheesy Cake</span><span class="Apple-style-span">. </span></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">One slice of this cake had made me so happy and I did have a very relaxing sleep after that....</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Shared my recipe with <a href="http://simplysugarandglutenfree.com/slightly-indulgent-tuesday-82311/">Slightly Indulgent Tuesday</a> held by Amy. </span></span></div></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Cream</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">250 gm</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Cheese grated </span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1/2 cup</span></td> </tr>
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<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Baking Powder</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Baking Soda</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Sugar</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Nutmeg</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">A pinch</span></td> </tr>
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<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Oil</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 tablespoons</span></td> </tr>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Add sugar and salt to the mixture and blend it again till it mixes properly.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and grated nutmeg separately in a large bowl. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the oil to the sweet creamy mixture and blend it again so that everything is thoroughly mixed.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and fold them till its smooth. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Coat the baking bowl with slight oil and then add the batter in the baking dish.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Bake the mixture in the oven for 40 min at 200 degree celcius.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Remove it and then let it cool.</span></li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">I don't know how and when I fell in love with cooking, but it just happened and its magical. As we all know, there is nothing more pleasing then knowing that someone had tried out our dishes and loved it. Its even more wonderful when they think that our dishes are good enough to be part of their big occasions.....when a few of my friends told me that they had recreated my dishes for some parties and it was a hit....I was so pleased and honored, not sure how to express the feeling. However I can now realized how pleased a chef must be at the end of the day,because he could not only satisfy so many people but bring a smile to their faces.</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">It has been my family tradition, I still cannot imagine Sunday's without Chicken.... wont say I don't enjoy it during the other days of the week but Sunday makes it really special. Whenever I make something special the 2 true tasters I miss most ---- Baba and My sister. I miss Baba cause he has a sweet smile whenever he eats anything made my me and he would never ever complain :) . I miss my sister coz of all those funny activities she would do-----she would close her eyes and analyse each and every bit of her first bite and then comment, the very next thing she would say <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">"Please make it again"</span> and she would say this even before she has emptied her plate......hehehe :D. </span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Anyways when I had woke up last Sunday with a huge craving for food---something new and different and yummy and Chicken :) . I started thinking of something new to try and that's when I remembered, a long time back I had a lamb dish in somewhere...frankly I don't remember the place or the name of the dish but the dish itself was so wonderful that I still recall its tasted YUUUMMMYYY...!!!!! I am not a fan of mushrooms but this dish had changed my opinion , so last Sunday I tried to recreated the same dish with Chicken.....lamb was definitely good but my version was pleasing to me and I enjoyed myself. I called my dish </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Mushroomy Chicken</span><span class="Apple-style-span">....!!!!!</span></span></div></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Chicken breast</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 medium sized </span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Egg</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 number</span></td> </tr>
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<tr><td><span style="color: blue;">Chilly Flakes</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="color: blue;">Dried Parsley</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
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<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Flour</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1 tablespoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Milk</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">250 ltr</span></td> </tr>
<tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Worcestershire Sauce</span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoon</span></td></tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Salt</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">As per taste</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Oil</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoons</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Butter</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1/2 tablespoons</span></td> </tr>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Beat the egg in a bowl with a pinch of salt. And spread out the flour in a plate.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Place the breadcrumbs in a different plate. Add salt,chilly flakes and dried parsley to the crumbs and mix them properly.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Coat the chicken with flour. then dip it in the egg and coat it.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Finally coat the egg dipped chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture and press slightly so that the crumbs stick to the chicken.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat oil in a pan and cook the chicken in the oven for 20 min at 200 degree. </span></li>
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Heat butter in a pan and fry the mushrooms for 3-4 min only.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">In a separate pan heat the oil and add crushed garlic. Add flour to the pan and stir till the floury smell is removed.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add milk to the pan while stirring the same so that the lumping of flour is prevented.The sauce needs to cook till the it become a smooth and creamy.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Finally add the Worcestershire sauce and salt. Let the sauce cook for 2 min and then add the buttery mushrooms. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Place the cooked chicken in plate and dress it with the creamy mushroom sauce.</span></li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Cooking can be so much fun when you have an awesome family to share with. As you know that my mom and sister had come to visit me, they had stayed 2 weeks with me and everyday was wonderful....its not only there presence that made things worth, but all the lovely dishes prepared by all of us together made everything entertaining . The 15 days I had with them was so awesome and fun.........missing them already :(. </span></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">During the weekdays it was impossible for me to do anything special for them but the weekends I tried my best...... Baking Cakes have become a new weakness of mine, I even dream about it :) . Whenever I see a fruit or vegetable the very first thing that pops into my head is.....<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">HOW WOULD IT TASTE IF TURNED INTO CAKE!!!</span>.... My sister loves cakes so with my craze of baking cakes and her love for them, it was added in my to-do list :) and the smile she had with each bit made all the efforts worth-while. </span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Well today's recipe is actually something I had day dreamt about, when I told mom about my idea she was excited too and the urge to try it was so intense that I had to make it instantly and got an hour late for office.......but the heart wants what it wants so my </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Spiced-Up Cake</span> </span><span class="Apple-style-span">was born..... :)</span></span></div><br />
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<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Lemon(Indian)</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">4 medium sized</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Cream</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1/2 cup</span></td> </tr>
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<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Flour</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">1 and quarter cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Baking Powder</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">2 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Baking Soda</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Cinnamon Powder</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">1/2 teaspoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Nutmeg</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">A pinch</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Salt</span></td> <td><span style="color: blue;">A pinch</span></td> </tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><u><span style="color: blue;">SPICED-UP CAKE:-</span></u></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;">Grate the lemon peel directly in the egg mixture.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add honey, lemon juice and salt to the mixture and whisk it again till it mixes thoroughly.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Sift flour,baking powder and baking soda separately in a large bowl. To this add the dry spices(grated nutmeg and cinnamon powder).</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Melt the butter. Add the butter and oil to the egg-lemon mixture in the processor and mix throughly.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and fold them till its smooth. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Coat the baking bowl with slight oil and then add the batter in the baking dish.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Bake the mixture in the oven for 20 min at 210 degree celcius.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Remove it and then let it cool.</span></li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">The fun of cooking multiples several times with the presence of family. Staying here all alone I have been missing those funs, now that my Mamoni and my younger sister Anna are here I am having a blast..... :) </span></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">19th June was my elder brother's birthday, when we wished him he wanted me to make Strawberry Cake for mom and my sister. But am sorry Dadabhai as I could not fulfill ur wish.......I could not find Strawberries in market however I did make a new type of cake.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Summers are wonderful in Bangalore coz the heat is not scroching and the best part is that we get mangoes everywhere. And its one of my favourite fruit, but with the change in my office timing I didnt time to buy them. Finally just before mom came I had cut down on sleep and got those lovely, plumby , yellow mangoes.......YUMMY...!!!! :D</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Mangoes have loads of health benefits, that is the reason its called the "king of fruit". It is rich in amino acids, vitamin C and E, flavonoids, beta carotene, niacin, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium.Let me share some of the health benefits I have read;</span></div><ol><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">The phenolic compound found in mangoes has been found to have powerful antioxidant and anticancer properties. </span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Eating mangoes regularly prevents night blindness, refractive errors, dryness of the eyes, softening of the cornea, itching and burning in the eyes.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif; font-style: italic;"> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Mangoes contain digestive enzymes that help break down proteins and aid digestion.Due to the high amounts of fiber found in mango, it can be a helpful in keeping you regular, thereby helping or preventing constipation.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Mango is effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin.Eating mango regularly makes the complexion fair and the skin soft and shining.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Mango leaves help normalize insulin levels in the blood.It does not have any significant effect in increasing blood sugar levels.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Mangoes are useful to children who lack concentration in studies as it contains Glutamine acid which is good to boost memory and keep cells active.</span><i style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif; font-weight: bold;"> </i></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Unripe mangoes, a rich source of pectin, when steamed and juiced with cumin (jeera), rock salt and sugar, provide an excellent remedy for heat stroke and heat exhaustion in summer.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Mangoes can be beneficial for people wanting to gain weight. A 100 gram of mango contains about 75 calories.</span></li>
</ol><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Now I know I dont really need to have mangoes but the heart wants what it wants.. :D . When I saw those lovely mangoes , I really didnt think about the health benefits I thought of trying out something new and different . I had planned to make Mango Cake and when my elder brother asked me to treat mom and my sister I decided to try the cake. Now I wanted to try the cake with a twist and so I created </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Mango Upside Down Cake</span><span class="Apple-style-span"">.... !!!!!</span></span></div></td></tr>
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<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Water</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Half cup</span></td> </tr>
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<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Lemon Juice</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Half slice</span></td> </tr>
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<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Mango</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">1 medium sized</span></td> </tr>
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<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Mango</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">1 medium sized</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Sugar</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">1 cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Eggs</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">2 number</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Flour</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">1 cup</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Baking Powder</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Nutmeg</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">As per taste</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Butter</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">50 gms</span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Oil</span></td> <td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Half cup</span></td> </tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;"><b> <u> MANGO CARAMEL PREPARATION:-</u></b></span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Cut the mangoes into strip shapes.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">After the caramel cools down slightly place the mango strips in the dish in a single layer.</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">To the egg add the smooth mango pulp and whisk again. Whisk the soften butter and oil to the wet mixture as well .</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Sift the flour , baking powder and grated nutmeg thoroughly.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Mix the wet and dry mixture properly using a spatula till it forms a smooth mixture.</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Bake for about 45-50 minutes in oven at 220 degree Celcius or until a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 5 minutes then turn it out onto a serving dish.</span></li>
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