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Friday, January 31, 2014

Singapore Curry Noodles /Curried Singapore Noodles /Singapore Rice Noodles Recipe

Singapore Curry Noodles recipe /Curried Singapore Noodles recipe /Singapore Rice Noodles Recipe
Singapore Curry Noodles
Ingredients
Cooked Rice noodles-1/2 pck
(I used vegetarian noodles)
Salt to taste
Frozen stir fried vegetable mix-2 cups
(Blanched,you can also use fresh vegetables)
Sliced carrots(blanched)-1/4 cup
Chopped ginger & garlic-each 1 &1/2 tsp
Diced onion-1/4
Diced capsicum-1/2
Cubed firm tofu-1/2 cup
(saute in oil till light brown)
Dried shiitake mushroom-a handful
(boil it in water with salt for 5 minutes,drain off the water)
Curry powder-1/2tsp
(I bought it from Asian/Oriental store)
Soy sauce-1tbsp
Chilly sauce-1/2tsp
Oil-6tsp
Method
Heat oil in a wok,saute onion,ginger,garlic & bell pepper till transparent & nice flavour appears.
Add all the blanched vegetables & saute for a minutes in high flame.
Add the curry powder,soy sauce,salt & chilly paste saute for one minute,now add the noodles & toss until everything is nicely blended..
Garnish with spring onions & serve it hot.

Note:
a) Sauteing vegetables takes only one minute,too much frying then your vegetables will become soggy.
b) Scrambled egg can be added at the last.
c) Add chilly sauce according to your spice level.
d) Do not use Indian curry powder,use only the oriental curry powder.There is a big difference in taste.

Inspired by dishesfrommykitchen

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Cilantro Lime Rice / Coriander Lime Rice / Lime Cilantro Rice Recipe / Chipotle's Rice Recipe /Garlic Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

images of Cilantro Lime Rice / Coriander Lime Rice / Lime Cilantro Rice Recipe / Chipotle's Rice Recipe /Garlic Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Cilantro Lime Rice
Ingredients
Basmati rice-1 cup
Water-1 & 1/2 cups
Salt to taste
Lime juice - 6 tsp
Finely chopped cilantro / coriander leaves -3/4 cup
Garlic-3
Olive oil - 2tsp
Butter-1 tbsp


Method
Wash the rice and put it into a pressure cooker,pour water add salt and pressure cook till done.Cool and open the lid.You can also cook the rice in open pan.( Then water ratio would be 1 cup rice and 1 & 3/4 cups water)
Add butter to the hot rice and fluff it up with a fork.
In a blender/food processor or by hand chopper blend cilantro,garlic and oil until finely minced.I like it a bit smooth paste.
Add the blended mixture to the rice and mix gently,lastly add the lime juice,toss everything well.
Serve this rice with kabob,grilled vegetables or meat or with any Mexican dishes.


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Courtesy: Homecookinginmontana....

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Vegetable Spring Rolls / Crispy Chinese Style Spring Rolls / Chinese Spring Rolls Recipe-How to make Spring Rolls.

Step by step method to make Chinese style vegetable spring rolls.


Vegetable Spring Rolls / Crispy Chinese Style Spring Rolls recipe / Chinese Spring Rolls Recipe-How to make Spring Rolls.
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Ingredients for the filling
Finely shredded or chopped vegetables-2 cups
(I used cabbage,bean,carrot,yellow bell pepper/capsicum)
Salt & Pepper to taste
Red chilly paste-1/2tsp
Soy sauce-1 to 2 tsp
Ginger & Garlic paste-1/2tsp
Oil-2tsp
Spring onion-1tbsp
(I did not have so didn't use)
Other ingredients
I used the ready made spring roll sheets-8
Maida or corn flour -1tsp
(dilute it with little water to make a paste)
Oil-to deep fry

Vegetable Spring Rolls / Crispy Chinese Style Spring Rolls / Chinese Spring Rolls Recipe-How to make Spring Rolls.Vegetable Spring Rolls / Crispy Chinese Style Spring Rolls / Chinese Spring Rolls Recipe-How to make Spring Rolls.

Method
Heat oil in a pan add all the chopped vegetables & fry in medium high flame for a minute.
Now add the ginger/garlic paste,seasoning,soy sauce & red chilly paste,give a quick stir.Do not over cook the vegetables,it needs to be crisp.Switch off the stove & add spring onions if you have.
Now your filling mixture is ready.
Take a spring roll sheet place some mixture at one corner & roll it out.See the above picture for rolling the sheets.At the end seal the corner with maida/corn flour paste.
Once all the sheets are made keep it covered so that the sheets don't get dry & crack.
Heat oil in a pan in medium high flame deep fry the spring rolls till light golden brown on all sides.
Keep it on a kitchen paper to remove excess oil.Serve it hot with any dip you like.

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Salli Murghi Recipe / Chicken Salli Recipe / Parsi Chicken Curry Recipe / Sali Murgh Recipe

Thanks Sucheta for this lovely video of making 

Salli Murghi Recipe -A Parsi chicken curry with potato sticks.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVE0Iy9xYf0

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Microwave Khoya Recipe / How to make khoya at home? Homemade Mawa Recipe / Homemade Khova Recipe / Easy version of making khoya at home

This is a quick & easy version to make Khoya/Mawa/Khova at home.

How to make Khoya at home? Homemade Mawa Recipe / Homemade Khova Recipe / Easy version of making khoya at home

Ingredients
Milk powder-1 cup
Ghee- 15 tsp
Milk-1/4 cup
Method
Mix milk powder & ghee in a bowl,crumble it well.Slowly add the milk & knead it to a soft dough.
Cover this dough & microwave for just 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Rest for couple minutes & mash it.
Your khoya is ready in minutes for use!

Courtesy:Maayeka

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Quinoa Payasam Recipe /Quinoa Kheer Recipe /Quinoa Porridge /Quinoa Pudding Recipe

Quinoa Payasam recipe,Quinoa Kheer recipe,Quinoa Porridge recipe,Quinoa Pudding Recipe
Quinoa Payasam

Ingredients
Quinoa-1/2 cup
( wash couple of times by massaging the seeds to get rid of the bitter saponin completely)
Water-2 cups
Milk -5 cups
Sugar-1/2 cup
(As i was preparing for a party i added 1tbsp extra to make it a bit sweet)
Crushed pistachio & almonds - each 1 tbsp
Cardamom powder-1/2 tsp
Saffron a pinch (optional for garnish)
Rose essence - few drops (optional)
Method
Pressure cook quinoa with 2 cups of water,may be just a whistle.Once cooked open the pressure cooker,add the milk give a stir.
In low flame cook the kheer till semi thick or consistency you want for about 15 minutes.Add the sugar,cardamom powder & crushed nuts,cook it for another 1 or 2 minutes.
Switch off the stove ,garnish with saffron & rose essence if using,serve it hot or cold.

Note:
a) Condensed milk can be added for extra richness.
b) Always use whole milk for any kind of payasam/kheer.
c) If you like you can also add fried raisins & cashew nuts in ghee.
d) Wash quinoa couple of times my massaging the seeds to get rid of the bitter saponin completely.
e) Some people also add jaggery instead of sugar & slight coconut milk to give extra richness.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Beans Poriyal / Beans Stir Fry / Beans Thoran Recipe / Beans Fry Recipe


Beans Poriyal recipe, Beans Stir Fry recipe,Beans Thoran Recipe / Beans Fry Recipe

Ingredients
Chopped beans-2 cups
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Curry leaves little
Grated coconut-2tsp
Tempering
Oil-1tsp
Mustard-1/2tsp
Jeera/cumin-1/4tsp
Urad dhal-1/2tsp
Red chillies-1
Method
Heat oil in a pan temper it.Now add the beans,salt,curry leaves few& turmeric powder saute for a minute.
Sprinkle very little water cover & cook till beans are soft.
Switch off the stove,add grated coconut & curry leaves mix & serve.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Carrot Poriyal / Carrot Thoran / Carrot Fry Recipe / Carrot Stir Fry Recipe

Carrot Poriyal /recipe,Carrot Thoran recipe, Carrot Fry Recipe / Carrot Stir Fry Recipe
Carrot Poriyal
Ingredients.
Carrots chopped or grated-3 large
Garlic chopped-5
Curry leaves - few
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Coconut for garnish(optional)-2tsp
Tempering
Oil-1tsp
Mustard-1/4tsp
Jeera-1/4tsp
Uraddhal-1/2tsp
Red chillies-1
Method
Heat oil in a pan temper it.Now add the carrots,salt ,garlic & turmeric powder saute for a minute.
Sprinkle very little water cover & cook till carrots are soft.
Switch off the stove,add grated coconut & curry leaves mix & serve.

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Monday, January 20, 2014

Beetroot Raita / Beetroot Thayir Pachadi Recipe /Beetroot Pachadi Recipe

Beetroot Raita recipe,Beetroot Thayir Pachadi Recipe,Beetroot Pachadi

Ingredients
Grated or finely chopped beetroot-1 small
Thick beaten curd-1 cup
Salt to taste
Chopped coriander leaves-little
Tempering
Oil-1/4tsp
Mustard,urad dhal- less than 1/8tsp
Hing-a pinch
Chopped green chillies-1
Chopped curry leaves-few
Method
Heat oil in a pan & temper it with above ingredients. Now add the grated beetroot & saute for a minute,switch off the stove.Do not over cook the beetroot ,it needs to be crisp & crunchy.
Cool the mixture completely add the salt & beaten curd.Mix it well,garnish  with coriander leaves.
I love to serve this raita cold !
Note:
a) Always use thick curd while making any kind of raita.If your curd is watery,tie it in a muslin /cheese cloth.Hang it for 10 to 15 minutes to remove excess water,then use the curd.
b) Red chillies can be replaced instead of green chillies.
c) This raita can be served with rice or paratha/roti.

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Sunday, January 19, 2014

Honey Sesame Potatoes / Honey Glazed Potato / Sesame Honey Chilli Potato /Sesame Chilli Honey Potato Recipe

A quick & easy starter.....

Honey Sesame Potatoes recipe,Honey Glazed Potato recipe,Sesame Honey Chilli Potato recipe,Sesame Chilli Honey Potato Recipe

Ingredients
Boiled potatoes-3
(Peel them cut into big cubes & deep fry them till light golden brown,keep it aside)
Oil-2tsp
Chilly flakes-1tsp
Chopped garlic-2
Tomato ketchup-3tbsp
Honey-2tbsp
Slightly toasted/dry roasted sesame seeds-1tbsp
Vinegar-1tsp
Salt to taste
Method
Heat oil in a pan saute red chilly flakes & garlic till light brown.Mix ketchup,salt,honey & vinegar in a bowl.Pour this mixture into the potatoes,toss it well.Switch off the stove,sprinkle the sesame seeds on top mix & serve it hot as a starter or with fried rice.
Note:
a) If you don't want to deep fry bake the potato in oven.But i love them deep fried.

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