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  Chilli Garlic Fried Rice Description: Chilli garlic fried rice spicy and tasty dish popular in Indo Chinese cuisine Instead of having regular fried rice this chilli garlic fried rice is super spicy and flavourful. Those who loves to have garlic will like it. Ingredients: Dry red chilli - 6  Garlic - 10 cloves Basmati Rice- 2 cups  Oil- 1/4 cup Ginger- 1 tsp (finely chopped) Garlic- 2 tbsp (finely chopped) Green chilli- 2 (finely chopped) Onion- 2 (finely chopped) Carrot - 1/4 cup (finely chopped) Beans- 1/4 cup (finely chopped) Capsicum- 1/4 cup (finely chopped) Soy sauce- 1 tsp Vinegar- 1 tsp Salt - 1 tsp Sugar- 1 tsp Pepper powder- 1/2 tsp Spring onion Preparation: 1. Wash and rinse the rice at least three times with normal water to remove excess starch. Drain the water and keep it aside. 2. Ina heavy bottomed pan, heat water for about 4 cups and bring to boil. 3. Once it’s boiling, add the rice and cook on medium flame till the rice is cooked like 90%. Drain the rice...

  Capsicum Egg Fry Recipe Description: Capsicum egg bhurji is an indo Chinese style wit an Indian touch in it. Instead of regular egg bhurji i have added capsicum wit soya and chilli sauce for Chinese touch.   It goes well with chapathi, naan, and suitable for kids lunch box menu.I personally loved this recipe and the leftover will be used for sandwich filling too. Ingredients: Eggs -4 Capsicum- 2  Onion - 2 (finely chopped) Garlic- 2 tbsp (finely chopped) Green chilli- 2 (finely chopped) Soya sauce- 1 tbsp  Chilli sauce- 1 tsp Tomato sauce- 1 tsp Pepper powder- 1 tsp Salt  Oil Coriander leaves Preparation: 1. Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and saute well till the garlic turns brown. 2. Add chopped onion into it. Add salt and saute fa a minute  3. Add green chilli and capsicum into it. 4. Let it cook for 3 mins. Then add all the three sauce one by one. 5. Now add eggs and scramble well . 6. Add pepper powder and stir it until eggs are done. 7. Finally a...

  Creamy White Sauce Pasta Description:  White sauce pasta recipe is prepared by making a white sauce and then veggies were sautéed in butter and mix the cooked pasta and veggies in white sauce. It’s delicious and creamy with lots of cheese.    Whether it’s an evening snack or weekend romantic dinner, white sauce pasta is always a hit .. Even kids love to have it for their birthday party  . Ingredient: Penne pasta - 1 cup   Butter - 2 tbsp   Garlic- 5 cloves (finely chopped)   Maida - 1 tbsp   Milk - 1 cup   Heavy cream- 1/4 cup   Capsicum- 1/2 cup (diced)   Sweetcorn- 1/2 cup (boiled)   Broccoli- 1/2 cup   Pepper powder- 2 tsp   Oregano- 1 tbsp   Chilli flakes - 1 tbsp   Mozzarella cheese- 1/2 cup (grated)   Salt Preparation: 1. Boil pasta for about 10 mins. Drain the excess water using colander and set aside 2. In a pan, add butter once it melts add all the veggies such as broccoli, corn, capsicu...

  Sweet Potato Pancake Description: Sweet potato pancake can be prepared by adding mashed sweet potato into the regular pancake batter. But the nutritional benefits is tremendous. Sweet potato should br essential in our diet since it includes; * These sweet potatoes are root vegetables and very high in starch, fiber, Vitamins(A, C, B6) and minerals(Manganese, Potassium, Copper & Niacin) * Further, sweet potatoes help in promoting gut health and digestion. * An abundant amount of antioxidants help in good brain health, gut health and immune system health. * Moreover, these potatoes help in reducing inflammation and in turn may help as an anti-cancer agent. However, studies are still going on to prove these. * Above all, sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene and anthocyanins, antioxidants that may help prevent vision loss and improve eye health. Ingredients: Sweet potato - 2 (medium size) Wheat flour- 1 cup Eggs - 2 Lukewarm milk - 1/2 cup Brown sugar- 1/4 cup Cinnamon powder-...

  Ajwain / Karpooravalli Rasam Description: Ajwain or karpooravalli rasam a South Indian soup helps to cure cold and cough.  Rasam is popular in South Indian cuisine has a base of various herbs and aid’s digestion.   Rasam can be had like a soup or as an appetizer drink. It can also be served with steamed rice along with a side vegetable dish and with sambar. The spices and herbs that I add to my rasam recipe are Ajwain leaves, betel leaves,cumin seeds, black pepper, garlic, curry leaves, coriander leaves, and tomato that help in relieving the cold and also act as digestives. It is best to have it in chilly winters or when you are suffering from cough and cold.  Ingredients: Ajwain leaves- 4 Betel leaves- 2 Tomato- 2 Garlic - 5 (crushed) Peppercorns- 1 tsp Jeera - 1/2 tsp Coriander- 1/2 tsp Curry leaves- one spring  Dry chilli- 2 Coriander leaves  Preparation: 1. Blend the tomato using blender and keep it aside. 2. In a pester, crush the Ajwain and betel le...

  Mushroom Fry Description: Mushroom fry is prepared by sliced marinating mushroom with yogurt and  some spices, then roast it with chopped onion and garlic. When it’s cooked,  the mushroom oozes out its flavour and roast it well till crisp. Serve it with chapathi,naan,pulav or you can use it as a filling for sandwiches. Ingredients: Button mushroom- 400 gms Yogurt- 1/2 cup Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp Red chilli powder- 1 tsp Coriander powder- 1 tsp Garam masala- 1 tsp Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp Onion - 1 ( finely chopped) Garlic- 1 tbsp (finely chopped) Fennel seeds- 1 tsp Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp Grated coconut- 2 tbsp Oil - 2 tbsp  Curry leaves- a spring  Coriander leaves  Red chilli- 4 Salt  Preparation: 1. Clean mushroom and slice into 3-4 slices depending on the size. 2. To a mixing bowl add  mushrooms along with thick curd, ginger garlic paste, salt to taste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder,  garam masala powder. 3. Mix ...

  Paneer Tikka Description: Paneer Tikka is a popular and delicious tandoori starter and snack where Paneer (Indian cottage cheese cubes) are marinated in a spiced yogurt-based marinade, arranged on skewers and grilled in the oven or tawa.  It’s always a hit in party and all time favourite for kids. Yu can serve it as a snack or have it as a filling in sandwich and tats great for lunch box. Ingredients: Paneer - 250 gms Onion - 1/2 cup (cubed) Capsicum- 1/2 cup ( cubed) Yogurt- 1/2 cup Kashmiri chilli powder- 1 tsp Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp Coriander powder- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder- 1/4 tsp Garam masala- 1/2 tsp Chaat masala- 1 tsp Kasuri methi- 1 tsp Besan flour-2 tbsp  Lemon juice- 1 tbsp  Salt - 1 tsp Oil  Preparation: 1. Firstly, take ½ cup yogurt and  add in all the spices along with salt. 2. Mix till all the spices are combined well with curd. 3. Now add onion, cubed capsicum and paneer into it. 4. Add oil and gently mix till all the ingredients are coate...