Fish cutlet...

INGREDIENTS:

Salmon, King fish or Tuna  -  1 lb.
Fresh bread crumbs or dry bread crumbs  - 1/2 to 3/4 cup.
Green chilies  -  4 to 5, seeded and chopped.
Onion  - 1 finely chopped.
coriander leaves -  4 to 5 sprigs, finely chopped.(optional)
Salt to taste.
Ginger  - 2 inch piece, grated.
Lime juice of 1/2 lime.

Egg -  1, beaten.
Dry bread crumbs  - 1 cup.
Oil to fry the cutlets.

METHOD:

Clean, boil or steam the fish.  Flake the pieces. 
Heat 1 tablespoon oil and saute the chopped onions, grated ginger and chopped chillies.  Remove from fire.  Add the fish flakes, lime juice, bread crumbs, salt, chopped coriander leaves and mix thoroughly.  Divide in to even sized balls and flatten like patties.  Dip in the beaten egg and coat in the bread crumbs.  Fry in the hot oil until its golden brown.  Serve hot with ketchup.

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Paratha...

INGREDIENTS:

Wheat flour  -  2 cups.
Salt  -  1/2 tsp.
Olive oil  -  1 tbsp.
Adequate water to mix the dough.

Butter  -  1/2 cup.
All purpose flour  -  1/2 cup.

METHOD:

Sieve flour, add salt, oil and water to make a stiff dough.  Knead well.  Divide in to even sized balls.  Roll out to 20 cm circles.   Smear butter, sprinkle little flour over and fold.  Again smear butter, sprinkle little flour and fold.  Roll out in to triangle shapes.  Heat griddle, fry on both sides and serve with potato curry or any meat curry.

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Cheese stick...

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz skim mozzarella cheese, cut in to 3 inch long sticks.
1 egg beaten.
1/2 cup, all purpose flour.
3/4 cup, dry bread crumbs.
Canola oil to fry the cheese sticks.

METHOD:

Slice the mozzarella cheese in to 3 inch long sticks.  Dip the cheese into the beaten egg.  Dredge in flour.  Dip again in egg.  Roll in bread crumbs, press firmly,  so crumbs adhere.  Chill at least 30 minutes.  Fry in hot oil until golden brown.  Drain.  Serve hot with any favourite sauce.

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Egg kofta curry...

INGREDIENTS:

Ground beef  1 1/2 lb.
Egg for binding  -  1.
Cardamom powder  -  1/8 tsp.
Cloves powder  -  1/8 tsp.
Cinnamon powder  -  1/8 tsp.
Salt  -  1/2 tsp.

5 hard boiled eggs.
2 tbsp all purpose flour.

2 onions, sliced.
2 tomatoes, diced.
1/4 cup tomato puree or sauce.
3 inch size ginger piece , grated.
10 cloves of garlic, grated.
10 green chilies, sliced.
2 bay leaves.
3 to 4 tbsp oil.
1 tbsp garam masala.

METHOD:

Combine the first 6 ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Coat or dredge the hard boiled eggs in the all purpose flour. 
Cover the eggs with the meat mixture.  Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until done.  
Heat oil and add sliced onion and saute.  Add grated ginger, garlic and green chilies.  Stir in the diced tomatoes, bay leaves, garam masala, and simmer.  Add the tomato puree, salt, one cup of water and cook for a minute.  Add the koftas one by one in the gravy.   Add more water if necessary.  Let it simmer for about 4 to 5 minutes.  Serve hot with plain boiled rice. 

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Meat ball curry...

INGREDIENTS FOR THE MEATBALLS:

Ground beef  -  1 lb.
Salt  -  1/2 tsp.
Black pepper  -  1/2 tsp.
Egg -  1.(optional)

Ingredients for the curry:

Onion  -  1, sliced.
Tomato  -  1, sliced.
Garam masala  - 1/2 tbsp.
Coriander powder  -  1/4 tsp.
Red chili powder  -  1/4 tsp.
Ginger  -  2 inch piece, grated.
Garlic cloves  -  5 to 6 grated.
Green chillies  -  5.
Salt  -  1/2 tsp.
Olive oil  -  2 tbsp.
Curry leaves  -  1 sprig.

METHOD:

Mix thoroughly the first 4 ingredients, and shape into small even sized balls.  Place the meat balls on baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until well done. 
Heat oil and add the sliced onion, curry leaves, salt and saute.  Stir in the grated ginger, garlic, sliced tomato, garam masala, green chilies, coriander powder and red chili powder.  Add the baked meat balls and mix well.  Add some water and bring to a boil.  Let it simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the gravy becomes thick.


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Creamy mushroom soup...

INGREDIENTS:

3 tbsp Olive oil
1 onion sliced
8 oz mushroom sliced
3 cups beef stock
3 tbsp all purpose flour
1 cup milk
dash nutmeg
1/2 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp thyme

METHOD:

Heat oil, add the sliced onion and cook until soft. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes stirring constantly. Stir in the flour and cook for a minute. Gradually add the stock, bring to boil, simmer for 5 minutes, till thick. Add nutmeg, parsley, black pepper, thyme and simmer for 2 more minutes. Finally add the milk, bring to boil and remove from fire.
Blend half of the mixture in the blender until smooth. Add to the soup, mix well and serve.

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Spinach with soy beans...

INGREDIENTS:

Spinach  -  1 1/2 lb, chopped.
Soy beans  -  1/2 cup.
Onion  - 1, chopped.
Grated coconut  -  1/2 to 3/4  cup.
Cumin powder  1/2 tsp.
Garlic powder  -  1/2 tsp.
Red chili powder  1/2 tsp.
Curry leaves  -  1 sprig.
Mustard seeds  -  1/2 tsp.
Olive oil  -  2 tbsp.
Salt to taste.

METHOD:

Cook the soy beans with adequate water.
Heat oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, chopped onion and saute.  When the onion turns clear add coconut, cumin powder, garlic powder, chili powder and saute.  Add the chopped spinach and mix well.  Sprinkle little water, cover, cook, stirring occasionally.  When it half cooked add the cooked soy beans, salt and cook until spinach is ready and cooked.

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Multi grains chapati...

INGREDIENTS:

Yogurt  -  1/2 cup.
Wheat flour  -  1 cup.
Soy beans flour   -  1/2 cup.
Powdered barley  -  2 to 3 tbsp.
Powdered flax seeds  -  1/4 cup.
Corn flour   -  1/4 cup
Oats flour  -  1/4 cup.
Salt  -  1 tsp.
Olive oil  -  2 tbsp.
Water  to mix.

METHOD:

Combine all the dry ingredients in the work bowl of the food processor.  Add the oil and pulse it for 2 to 3 times.  With the machine running, add yogurt and water through the feeding tube as fast as the flour mixture absorbs it.  Once the dough cleans the sides of the work bowl and forms a ball, process for few more seconds to knead the dough.  Divide in to small even sized balls.  Flatten and roll in to round shape.  Cook both sides on hot griddle.  Smear with little oil or ghee, if desired and serve.

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Waffles...

INGREDIENTS:

1 Cup unbleached all purpose flour.
1/2  tsp salt.
2 eggs, separated.
1 tsp baking powder.
1 cup room temperature milk.
2 tbsp melted butter or oil.

METHOD:

Turn on the waffle iron.
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.  Beat the egg yolks and milk together.  Pour the egg yolks and milk mixture on to the flour mix and blend thoroughly.  Stir in the oil or melted butter.  Set aside.  Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the batter.  Fill the hot lightly oiled waffle iron with a ladle full of batter.  Cook until the steam stops escaping from the sides, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.  Serve with maple syrup and butter.

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Pancake...

Pancake Mix ingredients:

2 eggs.
1/2 cup milk.
3/4 cup all purpose flour.
1/4 tsp salt.
1 tsp sugar.
1/2 tbsp butter or oil.
1/2 tsp baking soda.

Method:

Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.  Add egg, oil and milk, blend with whisk thoroughly.  Set aside for at least 15 minutes.  Pour one big spoonful of the batter on to a hot, lightly oiled skillet.  Cook until bubbles appear.  Serve with butter and syrup. 

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Banana pancake...

INGREDIENTS:

Mashed banana  -  3/4  cup.

All purpose flour  -  3/4 cup.

Eggs  -  2.

Salt  -  1/2 tsp.

Milk  -  1/2 cup.

Melted butter or oil  -  1 tbsp.

Honey  -  1 tbsp. (optional)

Dash of baking soda.

METHOD:

Combine all the dry ingredients and keep aside.  Beat together the eggs, honey and milk.  Add the mashed banana and mix well.  Sift the flour mixture into the banana mixture.  Blend thoroughly.  Stir in the melted butter.  Set aside and allow to stand for at least half hour.  Pour a ladle full of batter on to a hot lightly oiled fry pan or griddle.  Cook until bubbles appear and begin to break.  Turn over and cook on other side and serve with honey or any syrup.

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Sweet bread cuttlet...

INGREDIENTS:

10 bread slices.
1 egg.
4 tbsp sugar.
6 tbsp milk.
1/4 tsp salt.
1/3 cup chopped walnuts.
2-3 drops, vanilla extract.

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs.
Oil to fry the patties.

METHOD:

Put the bread slices in the work bowl of the food processor.  Process until the crumbs are uniformly fine.  Transfer to a large mixing bowl.  Combine the egg, milk, salt, sugar, nuts and vanilla.  Add to the bread crumbs and mix thoroughly.  Divide into even sized balls.  Flatten the balls into patties.  Roll the patties in the dry bread crumbs to coat completely.  Heat oil and fry the patties till crisp. 

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Pineapple upside-down cake...

INGREDIENTS:

Butter  -  1/4 cup.
Light brown sugar  -  3/4 cup.
Chopped walnuts  -  1/2 cup.
Pineapple circle slices  -  4 to 5.

Eggs -  3, separated.
Sugar  -  1 cup.
All purpose flour  -  1 cup.
Baking powder  -  1 tsp.
Salt  -  1/2 tsp.
Maraschino cherries  - 4 to 5.
Pineapple juice  -  1/4 cup.

METHOD:

Melt butter in a 9 inch cast iron skillet.  Add brown sugar and chopped walnuts.  Arrange pineapple slices in a single layer over brown sugar mixture.  Place cherries in the centers of the pineapple rings.  Set aside. 
Beat egg yolks at medium speed until thick and lemon colored.  Gradually add sugar, beating well.  Combine the remaining dry ingredients and add to the yolk mixture.  Stir in the juice. 
Beat egg whites separately until stiff peaks form.  Gently fold beaten egg whites in to the batter.  Pour batter evenly over pineapple slices in skillet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes.  Remove cake from oven.  Cool cake in skillet for 30 minutes.  Invert cake on to a serving plate. 

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Fried chicken...

INGREDIENTS:

Chicken pieces.

1 cup all purpose flour.

1 tsp salt.

1 tsp black pepper.

1 egg.

1/2 cup milk.

Canola oil to fry.

METHOD:

Season chicken with salt and little pepper.

Combine flour, black pepper and salt.  Set aside. 

Combine egg and milk.  Dip the chicken pieces in egg mixture, and dredge in the flour mixture.  Again dip in the egg mixture and dredge in the flour mixture, coating well.  Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. 

Heat oil in a skillet and place the chicken pieces and fry over medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until its golden brown, turn occasionally.  Drain the fried pieces on paper towel.  Serve hot. 

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Tofu with mixed veges...

INGREDIENTS:

Soft tofu  -  7 oz, grated.
Mixed vegetables  -  8 oz.
Salt  -  1/2 tsp.
Red chili powder  1/4 tsp.
Grated ginger and garlic  -  1 tbsp.
Cumin seeds  1/2 tsp.
Coriander powder  -  1/4 tsp.
Black pepper powder -  1/8 tsp.
Nutmeg powder  -  1/8 tsp.
Cinnamon powder  -  1/8 tsp.
Turmeric powder  - 1/2 tsp.
Fenugreek seeds - pinch.
Olive oil  -  2-3 tbsp.
Cilantro leaves  -  4 to 5 sprigs.

METHOD:

Cook the vegetables with little cumin seeds, chili powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder, nutmeg powder, cinnamon powder, turmeric powder and salt. 
Meanwhile heat oil, add fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, and diced onion.  When the seeds crackles add grated ginger, grated garlic and fry.  Add the grated tofu, salt and remaining spices.  Saute for few minutes.   Gradually add the cooked vegetables and mix well.  Cook for another two minutes.  Add the chopped leaves and serve.

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Pork fry...

INGREDIENTS:

1 LB pork meat with skin.
2 inch piece ginger, grated.
6-7 green chilies, sliced.
1/2 tsp meat masala.
1/4 cup diced onion.
1 cup diced tomatoes.
Salt to taste.
1 tbsp Olive oil. 
2 sprigs curry leaves.

METHOD:

Clean and cut the meat into small pieces. 
Heat oil, add the diced onion and saute.  When it turns transparent add the diced tomatoes and saute.  Add the meat masala, grated ginger and mix well.  Add the meat, salt and adequate water to cook the meat.  Cover and cook on medium heat, until the meat is cooked.  Add the sliced green chilies, curry leaves and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, till fairly dry.

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Beetroot, radish and carrot mix...

INGREDIENTS:

Beetroot   -  2, diced.
Radish  -  2 diced.
Carrots  -  2 diced.

One tbsp extra virgin coconut oil. 
Green chilies  -  2.

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp. 
Onion  -  1 small size.
Grated coconut  -  3/4 cup.
Curry leaves   -  1 sprig.
Salt to taste.

Method:

Grind the last six ingredients coarsely and mix with the diced vegetables.  Add enough water to cook the vegetables.  Cover and cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, and all  the water is absorbed.  Add more salt if needed. Add the coconut oil, mix well and serve. 

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