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Chicken Quesadilla

Ingredients for filling

Ground chicken-2 cups

Salt & pepper to taste

Chopped parsley-1/4 cup

Chopped onion-1/4

Chopped tomato-1

Chopped green chillies-1

Ginger & garlic paste-1tsp

Hot Mexican sauce-2tsp

Oil-1tsp

Other ingredients

Small corn tortilla-1 pck

Mexican blend shredded cheese-little

Method
Heat oil fry onion till light brown.Add ginger,garlic,tomato,parsley & green chillies.Fry a bit.Add the sauce & seasoning & cook it till dry(do not add water).Keep it aside.Spread some filling on a tortilla,sprinkle some cheese & close it with another tortilla.Cook it both sides on a tawa till light brown & crisp.Cut it into half & serve it hot.

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Tapioca Pakoda

Ingredients
Shredded tapioca-2 cups

Chopped onion-1/2

Chopped green chillies-1

Curry leaves-little

Jeera-1tsp

Besan-3tsp

Rice flour-3tsp

Salt to taste

Red chilly powder-1/4tsp

Turmeric powder-1/8tsp

Oil-to deep fry

Method

Mix all above ingredients together.Do not add water.Mix it well & drop it into small pieces in hot oil.Deep fry it till golden brown & crisp.Serve it hot with any chutney/dip.

Coca Cola & Marshmallow Cupcake

Today Sailajakitchen is turning ONE.I am very happy to celebrate it with a very different cupcake.Thanks to each & every one for making it a great success.The credit goes to all who encouraged me.

Part one ingredients:

Coca cola or other cola drink-1 cup

Butter-1/2 cup

Oil-1/2 cup

Cocoa powder-1/4 cup

(I used 1/2 cup because my kids love chocolate taste)

Large marshmallows-22

(I used 44 small ones multi coloured)

Part two ingredients:

Maida-2 cups

sugar-2 cups

Baking soda-1tsp

Vanilla essence-1tsp

Buttermilk-1 cup

Eggs-2

Method:

Pre. heat the oven to 325 deg.Grease the muffin tray.In a sauce pan mix part one ingredients except marshmallows.Bring it to a boil,remove from heat & add the marshmallows.Cover it & leave it to melt completely.Stir well.In a bowl mix part two ingredients together.Mix it well.Add the cooled part one ingredients & mix the batter well.Pour a ladle of the batter into the greased muffin tins & bake it for 10 minutes or till done.Cool completely & serve your soft cupcakes.I loved it with vanilla ice cream.

Courtesy:cupcakerecipes.com with a slight change..............

Bok Choy & Spaghetti Soup

Ingredients

Bok choy puree-1 cup

Stock-2 cups

(I used less sodium,fat free chicken broth)

Water-1 cup

Salt & pepper to taste

Garlic grated-2

Onion powder-1tsp

Roasted jeera powder-1/2 tsp

Cooked whole wheat thin spaghetti-a hand full

Cubed firm tofu-a hand full

Method

Boil the bokchoy puree,water,garlic,onion powder & stock till raw smell goes off.Add the cooked spaghetti & tofu,just give a boil.Switch off the gas.Sprinkle the seasoning & jeera powder on top & serve it hot.

Tangerine & Cucumber Drink

Ingredients

Cucumber-1 small

Tangerine-3 small

(squeeze the juice out)

Salt & Pepper to taste

Honey-1tsp

Method

Blend everything in a blender & serve it cold.

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Avocado & Potato Chapathi

Ingredients
Whole wheat flour-2 cups
Mashed avocado-1

Mashed potato-1

Salt to taste

Red chilly powder-1/2tsp

Turmeric powder-a pinch

Ajwain-1/4tsp

Crushed kastoori methi-2tsp

Oil-to make chapathi

Method

Mix all above ingredients together.Sprinkle water & make a soft dough.Roll it out into circles & cook it both sides on a tawa.Serve it hot with any side dish.

Oats & Tapioca Puttu

Ingredients
Rolled oats-1/2 cup

Shredded tapioca-2 cups

Salt to taste

Jeera-1tsp

Grated coconut-15tsp

(I used dessicated coconut)

Method

In a bowl mix tapioca,salt,jeera & oats.Leave it for 10 minutes.Now put 2tsp of coconut then some tapioca mixture in the puttu maker.Repeat this process till you reach the top.Close the lid & steam it for at least 5 minutes or till steam comes out from the holes on top.Serve it hot with any gravy.

Variation:For fussy kids serve it with some sugar/brown sugar & ghee.

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Parsley Chutney

Ingredients
Parsley-1 bunch

Garlic-2

Tamarind-a small piece

Urad dhal-2tsp

Channa dhal-2tsp

Jeera-1/2 tsp

Black sesame seeds-1tsp

Red chillies-5

Grated coconut-a hand full

Salt to taste

Hing-1/4tsp

Oil-1tsp

Method

Wash & pat dry the parsley.Dry fry it on a pan till all the water is evaporated.Keep it aside.Heat oil in a pan fry all above ingredients till light brown.Switch off the gas & add the parsley,mix it & let it cool.Grind it to a semi coarse paste(adding very little water).Serve it with hot rice.

Salad with Orange Dressing

Dressing

Juice of one small orange

Salt & pepper to taste

Roasted black sesame seeds-1tsp

(slightly crushed)

Balsamic vinegar-1/2tsp

Olive oil-1/2tsp

(Mix all above ingredients together)

Salad

Lettuce,shredded carrots & red cabbage-2 cups

Black olives-6

Raisins-10

Sliced pecan-12

Sliced onion-2tsp

Coriander leaves-little

Method

In a bowl put all ingredients under salad together.Before serving pour the dressing on top & toss it well.Serve immediately.

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Tangerine & Cereal Delight

Yesterday my daughter wanted to eat something while watching TV.It was an odd time didn't know what to give her?Opened my fridge found some ingredients.Just arranged it in a bowl & gave it to her.She liked it so much & finished the whole bowl.I am sure any fussy child will love this .Try it.....

Ingredients

Tangerine-1

(cut the segments into half & remove the seeds)

Kellogg's wheat flakes & strawberry cereal- a hand full

Lite cool whip or whipping cream-3tsp

Cherry for decoration

Raisins-1tsp

Cherry pie filling-2tsp

Method

Take a bowl place the tangerine at the bottom.Top it with some cool whip,on top some pie filling.Put some cereal & raisins on top.Decorate with cherry & cool whip.Serve it immediately.

Potato and Capsicum Masala Fry

Ingredients
Boiled & cubed potato-2

Cubed capsicum-2

Chopped tomato-1 big

Lime juice-1tsp

Ingredients ground to a semi coarse powder

Roasted sesame seeds-1 & 1/2 tsp

Roasted coriander seeds-1tsp

Roasted peanuts-2tsp

Grated coconut-3tsp
Hot curry powder-1/2tsp
(or just chilly powder)

Turmeric powder-1/8tsp

Salt to taste

Ginger & Garlic paste-1/2 tsp

Tempering

Oil-2tsp

Mustard-1tsp

Jeera-1/2 tsp

Curry leaves little

Method

Heat oil & temper it.Fry the capsicum till 3/4th cooked.Add the potato & ground masala,sprinkle very little water.Cover & cook it till dry.Garnish it with coriander leaves.Serve it with rice or roti.

Chilled Avocado Soup

Ingredients

Avocado-1

Salt & pepper to taste

Fat free milk-1 cup

Stock or water-1 cup

(I used 100% fat free,33% less sodium chicken broth)

Green chillies-1/2

Garlic-1/2

Lime juice-1tsp

Method

Blend everything in a blender.Season it with salt & pepper & serve it cold.

Double Beans Kurma

Ingredients ground to a smooth paste

Grated coconut-a hand full

Poppy seeds-1tsp

Ginger & Garlic paste-1tsp

Cinnamon-a small piece

Cloves-3

Cardamom-1

Red chilly powder-1tsp

Coriander powder-1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder-1/4tsp

Fennel seeds-1/2tsp

Salt to taste

Other ingredients

Double beans-2 cups

(soaked over night)

Oil-3tsp

Bay leaf-1

Chopped onion-1/2

Chopped tomato-1

Curry leaves-little

Slit green chillies-2

Method

Heat oil in a pressure cooker add bay leaf,onion,tomato,curry leaves & green chillies,fry till light brown.Add the ground masala & fry a bit.Add the beans,pour enough water for the gravy & cook it till done.Garnish it with coriander leaves.Best served with pulao or roti.

Black Forest Cake

Today is my 550th post.Celebrating it with a great joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ingredients for the cake
Maida-1/2 cup
Baking powder-1tsp
Unsweetened cocoa powder-1/2 cup
Melted butter-3/4 cup
Eggs-6
Sugar-1 cup
Vanilla essence-1tsp
Salt a pinch
For filling
Cherry pie filling 15 oz-1/2 tin
Cool whip 8 oz-1pck
Vanilla essence-1/2tsp(I didn't use)
Garnish
Fresh or canned cherries,chocolate curls or grated
(I used maraschino cherries)
Syrup
Sugar-1/2 cup
Water-1 cup
Rum/Kirschwasser/Brandy/Whisky-1tbsp
(I used Rum)

(Boil sugar & water together for 2 minutes.Switch off the gas ,cool it & mix in the rum.Keep it aside)
Method

Pre heat oven to 350 deg.Grease a round pan.Sieve maida,salt ,baking powder & cocoa powder & keep it aside.Beat eggs,sugar & essence till fluffy for at least 5 minutes.Add the flour mixture slowly & mix it well.Stir in the melted butter.Now pour it in the greased pan & bake it for 35 minutes or till done.Cool the cake completely before decorating.

Assembling the cake

Cut the cake carefully into half or into three.Prick the cake with a fork.Sprinkle the bottom part with the sugar syrup,spread some pie filling on top.Apply a layer of cool whip on top.Place the second layer on top.Again repeat the process & finish it with the remaining cool whip & decorate it with grated chocolate.Keep it in fridge for at least 30 minutes,cut & serve it cold.

Courtesy:Sangeetha with a slight change........

Oats Pesarattu

Ingredients

Rolled oats-1 cup

Whole green moongh dhal-2 cups

Long brown rice-a hand full

Ginger-a small piece

Green chillies-2

Salt to taste

Jeera-1tsp

Oil-to make dosas

Chopped onions to fill inside

Method

Soak moongh dhal,rice,green chillies & ginger for 6 hrs.Soak oats separately for 30 minutes.Grind everything together to a smooth paste.Mix in salt & jeera.Cook it like dosa on hot tawa.Before removing place a teaspoon of chopped onion,fold & serve it hot with any chutney.

Tangerine Sauce

Ingredients
Tangerine juice-1/3 cup
(around 3 small fruits)
Salt to taste
Lime juice-1/2 tsp
Butter-1tsp
Corn starch -1/4tsp
(diluted in little water)
Method
Take a pan & mix tangerine juice,salt,butter & lime juice.Boil it for a minute.Pour the corn starch liquid & mix it till thick.Switch off the gas.Pour this sauce & sprinkle some pepper on any steamed vegetables,fish or chicken & serve.
Courtesy:RecipeZaar with a slight change....

Microwave Dhokla Recipe / Dhokla Recipe in Microwave

Ingredients for dhokla

Besan/Gram flour-1 cup

Oil-3tsp

(I didn't use)

Salt to taste

Curd-2tbsp

Baking soda-1/2 tsp or ENO - 1/2tsp
( I have used ENO in this recipe, I prefer ENO for best result)

Sugar-1/8tsp

Lime juice-1tsp

Turmeric powder-less than 1/8tsp

Hot water-1/2 cup

Grated ginger & green chillies together-1tsp

Liquid to pour on top

Water-1/4 cup

Salt a pinch

Sugar-1 & 1/2 tsp

Lime juice-1tsp

(mix everything together)

Tempering

Oil-2tsp

Jeera/cumin-1/2 tsp

Mustard-1tsp
Curry leaves few
Chopped green chillies-1/4tsp (optional)

Garnish

Chopped coriander leaves & grated coconut

Method

Grease a glass tray & keep it aside.
Take a bowl mix besan,curd,salt,lime juice,sugar,grated ginger & green chillies.
Pour hot water & whisk it well without any lumps.
Now add the cooking soda mix it well & pour it immediately into the greased tray.
Microwave it for 3 minutes,each microwave is different adjust time accordingly.
Insert a tooth pick if comes out clean then your dhokla is done.
Cut into desired shape & pour the liquid on top while still warm.
Heat oil in a pan & temper it with above ingredients.
Garnish with coriander leaves & coconut.
Serve it with green chutney.

Pineapple Pachadi Recipe

Ingredients ground to a smooth paste

Coconut-2tsp

Green chillies-1

Jeera-1/4tsp

Coriander leaves-1tsp

Salt to taste

Other ingredients

Beaten curd-2 cups

Tinned crushed pineapples-3tbsp

(you can also use freshly chopped pineapples)

Tempering

Oil-1tsp

Curry leaves-little

Hing-a pinch

Urad dhal-1/2tsp

Mustard-1/2tsp

Method

In a bowl mix all above ingredients together.Heat oil in a pan & temper it & .Mix it into the above mixture stir & serve.

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Lata has tagged me with By the book of Jayashree.This is a lovely memory.I have some collection of books which is used as a reference.When I was a kid my dad use to take us to the Book exhibition,I asked my dad to buy this WINTER PUDDINGS & TREATS book for me it was 31 yrs ago when i was in my 3rd std.At that time the cost of the book was Rs.60(expensive) .I still remember mom was shouting at him....not to waste money.I think that was the time my interest in cooking started.My dad was the one who told me to study for Hotel Management & Catering Technology,he knew what was in me? A big thanks to him..........

Malai Methi Gobi

Ingredients ground to a smooth paste

White onion-1/2

Green chillies-2

Ginger-a small piece

MDH kitchen king masala-1/2tsp

Poppy seeds-1tsp

Cashew nuts-2tsp

Curd-2tsp

Milk-1 cup

Cardamom powder-1/2tsp

Other ingredients

Cauliflower-2 cups

(cut into small pieces)

Butter-1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Kastoori methi-a hand full

Cream-2tbsp

Tempering

Oil-2tsp

Butter-1tbsp

Jeera-1tsp

Slit green chillies-1(optional)

Method

Heat 1tbsp of butter & saute the cauliflower till light brown & keep it aside.Heat oil & butter in another pan temper it with jeera & methi(you can also add fresh methi instead of dry).Pour the ground liquid & fry it till raw smell disappears.Add the cauliflower & give a boil.Switch off the gas & stir in the cream.Serve it hot with jeera rice ,naan or roti.

Trifle Pudding

Recently I made this Pudding for a party.I usually make this from the scratch,but this time I really didn't measure anything as no time.Bought all the ingredients from store (I mean ready made) & just arranged it in a tray.It was a big hit!!!!!!!!!!!Ingredients

Sponge cake

Cool whip or whipped cream

Vanilla pudding or custard

Fresh mixed fruits or tinned cocktail fruit mix

(I used tinned fruits)

Cherries & tinned mandarin oranges for decoration

Method

Take a rectangle or square glass tray.Place the cake at the bottom(1st layer)& sprinkle some sugar syrup or the liquid from the tinned fruit mix to wet the cake.Pour the pudding/custard over it covering the whole cake(2nd layer).Put the fruits on the pudding(3rd layer).Finish it off with the whipping cream(4th layer) & decorate it.Keep it in fridge & serve it cold.

Rum Fruit Cake Recipe /Christmas Fruit Cake With Rum Recipe /Fruit Cake With Rum Recipe

Ingredients

Maida/All purpose flour-1 cup

Sugar-3/4 cup

Butter-1/2 cup

Egg-2

(separated & beat the white till its fluffy & forms peaks)

Baking powder-1tsp

Baking soda-1/4tsp

Salt-1/2 tsp

Vanilla essence-1tsp

Grated lemon & orange zest together-1/2 tsp

All spice powder-1/2 tsp

Ingredients soaked in rum for 3 days if you have time or for at least 2 to 3 hours

Rum-1/2 cup

Fruit cake mix or Tutti fruity-1 cup

Chopped cashew nuts-1/4 cup

Raisins-1/4 cup

Chopped almonds-1/4 cup

Chopped walnuts-1/4 cup

Caraway seeds-1tsp

Caramel liquid

Sugar-1/4 cup

Hot water-4tbsp

(In a pan add sugar & 1tsp of water & keep stirring till it changes its colour to golden brown.Now slowly add remaining 3tsp of water,mix it well.Be carefull at this stage it may splutter & burn fast.Remove from fire,cool it before adding it to the cake batter)

Method
Sieve baking powder,baking soda,all spice powders,salt & maida.
Beat the egg whites till fluffy.
Beat vanilla essence & egg yolks and keep it aside.
Cream butter & sugar till creamy,slowly add egg yolk mixture & maida alternatively & mix it well.
Now add the dry fruits mixture,lemon/orange zest,caramel liquid & egg whites, fold it gently.
Grease a baking tray dusted with little maida/all purpose flour.
Pour this cake mixture in it,bake it for 45 minutes at 350 deg.C or till done.
Cool it completely & brush it up with some rum,cut & serve.
Note:
a) I usually wrap it up tight with a foil & cut the next day.
b) If you think your batter is tight add 1/4 cup milk to loosen it up.
c) If you don't have all spice powder just add cardamom 7 cinnamon powder.

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Brown Rice Sweet Pongal

Ingredients
Long brown rice-1/2 cup

Yellow moongh dhal-1/3 cup

Channa dhal-1/8 cup

Water-4 cups

Salt a pinch

Brown sugar-1/2 cup

Cardamom powder-1/2tsp

Edible camphor-a pinch

Nut & raisins fried in 2tbsp of ghee

Method

Fry moongh dhal till nice smell comes.Add the washed rice & channa dhal,pour water & cook it till done.Add the brown sugar give a boil.Switch off the stove & add the fried nuts ,cardamom powder & edible camphor.Mix it well & serve it hot.

Easy Basundi

Ingredients
Half & Half milk 16 oz bottle-2

Evaporated milk 12 oz can-1

Bread slices crumbled(crust removed)-2

Condensed milk 14 oz can-1

Cardamom powder-1tsp

Saffron-a pinch

Crushed pistachio & almonds-each a hand full

Chironji-2tsp f0r garnish

Method

Boil both the milks & bread slices in low heat for at least 20 minutes.Add the condensed milk & cardamom powder & give a boil for another 5 minutes or till slightly thick.Switch off the gas & mix the nuts & saffron.Garnish it with chironji.

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Real Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

Maida-2 &1/4 cup

Baking soda-1tsp

Salt-1/2tsp

Butter or Margarine-1 cup

(I used margarine)

Sugar-3/4 cup

Brown sugar-3/4 cup

Vanilla essence-1tsp

Eggs-2

Chocolate chips 12oz packet-1

Method

Mix maida,salt & baking soda in a bowl.Cream margarine,brown & white sugar,vanilla essence & eggs.Add the maida mixture & mix it thoroughly.Stir in the chocolate chips & drop the dough in spoon or shape it,arrange it on a baking tray.Bake at 300 deg.F for 8 to 10 minutes or till light brown.Cool completely & store in air tight container.

Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients
Crushed fresh or canned pineapple-3tbsp
(I used canned)
Finely chopped capsicum-1/4
Finely chopped onion-1/4
Finely chopped Jalapeno-1
(seeds removed)
Finely chopped tomato-1
Finely chopped coriander leaves-little
Salt to taste
Red chilly powder-1/4tsp
Sugar-3/4 tsp
Lime juice-2tsp
Roasted jeera powder-a pinch
Distilled vinegar-3tbsp
Method
Mix all above ingredients together & serve it with chips.
Courtesy:A2Z vegetarian cuisine with a slight change......

Chocolate Mug Cake

This is an easy dessert who has an excuse to bake....like not having an oven or proper baking dish,etc.Perfect fun project for kids too...

Ingredients
Maida-4tbsp
Sugar-4tbsp
Egg-1
Vanilla essence-1/8tsp
Cocoa powder-2tbsp
Oil-3tbsp
Milk-3tbsp
Chocolate chips (optional)-3tbsp
(I didn't use) Method
Take a coffee mug & mix all the dry ingredients together.Add egg & essence mix it .Pour the oil & milk,mix it thoroughly.Microwave it in high for 3 minutes.Your dessert is ready serve it warm with vanilla ice cream.

Courtesy:fullbellies

Oats & Pinto Beans Biriyani

Ingredients

Oats-1 cup

(A bit finer than steel cut oats)

Cooked pinto beans-1 & 1/2 cup

Sliced onions-1/2

Chopped tomato-1

Slit green chillies-3

Mint leaves-a hand full

Ginger & Garlic paste-1/2 tsp
Meal maker-a hand full
(soak in hot water for 10 minutes & squeezed out the water)
Red chilly powder-1/2tsp

Salt to taste
Garam or my biriyani masala-1/4tsp

Coconut milk-3tsp(optional)
Temper

Oil-2tsp

Ghee-1tsp

Jeera-1/8tsp,Shajeera-1/8tsp,Cinnamon-a small bit,Cloves-2,Cardamom-2,Star anise-1,Bay leaf-1

Method

Dry roast the oats for 2 minutes & keep it aside.Heat oil & ghee in a pan temper it.Fry onion,mint,ginger & garlic paste,green chillies & tomato to light brown.Add all the dry powders & fry a bit.Add the beans,oats,meal maker ,coconut milk & water.Cook it till done.Serve it hot with raita.

Vanilla Pound Cake

Ingredients for the cake

Maida-2 cups

Baking powder-1tsp

Salt-1/4tsp

Grated nutmeg-1/8tsp

Butter-1 cup

Sugar-1 & 1/4 cup

Eggs-4

Vanilla essence-5tsp

Method

Pre heat the oven to 325 deg.C.Mix all the dry ingredients together & keep it aside.Cream butter,sugar & essence till fluffy.Slowly add eggs one by one & beat it well.Add the dry ingredients & fold it.Pour it in a greased baking tin & bake it for at least 45 minutes or till done.Cool it completely & cut.

Couscous Puliyohara/Puliyodharai

Ingredients
Cooked couscous with salt-1 cup

Ready made or home made puliyohara mix-required quantity

(I used home made)

Tempering(optional)

Oil,Mustard,red chillies,cashew nut,curry leaves

Method

Put the couscous in a bowl,add the required amount of the puliyohara mix/paste & mix it well.Temper & pour it on top,mix & serve.