********BAKING IS FUN*******

IN COOKING BAKING HAS  ALWAYS  BEEN THE FUN PART FOR ME. A LITTLE NOTE FROM MY END 4 BAKING FEW THINGS...
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1..MAKE TASTY GARLIC BREAD BY CUTTING A FRENCH LOAF INTO SLICES AND APPLY BUTTER MIXED WITH GRATED GARLIC + HERBS + CHILLY FLAKES, PUT IN OVEN AT 200 DEGREES CENTIGRADE FOR 10 TO 15 MINUTES...


2..MAKE BREAD TARTS AND CANAPES BY CUTTING THE SIDES OF BREAD SLICES THEN ROLL A LITTLE WITH A ROLLING PIN, APPLY BUTTER PUT IN COOKIE MOULDS , BAKE IN OVEN FOR 15 MINUTES OR UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN AT 200 DEGREES CENTIGRADE.. WHEN DONE FILL THESE TARTS OR CANAPES WITH ANY STUFFING OF CHOICE, TOP WITH CHEESE THEN PUT ONCE AGAIN IN OVEN UNTIL CHEESE MELTS..


3..BAKE SPAGHETTI, VEGETABLE AU GRATIN, LASAGNE OR CORN|SPINACH IN WHITE SAUCE AT 200 DEGREES CENTIGRADE FOR 2O MINUTES..


4..BAKE RAVIOLI AND CANNELONI AT 200 DEGREES FOR 10 MINUTES.
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5..PIZZA WITH A READY MADE BASE, FIRST PUT FOR 5-8 MINUTES AT 150 DEGREES THEN TOP IT AGAIN PUT IN OVEN FOR 8-10 MINUTES OR UNTIL CHEESE MELTS.
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6..PUT A ASSEMBLED BIRYANI DISH IN OVEN AT 200 DEGREES FOR 15-20 MINUTES..
    ########### HAPPY BAKING#######

###### UNUSUAL PIZZA ######

UNUSUAL PIZZA
INGS: 1 Large Size Potato, cut into slices,
1 Tomato, blanched and cut,
2 Tbsp Oil,
1 Onion chopped,
4 Tbsp Capsicum chopped,
2 Tbsp Corn,
1 Tbsp Tomato Sauce,
1 Tsp Garlic chopped,
1 Tsp Chilly n Garlic Sauce,
1 Tsp Herbs, Chilly flakes n Oregano,
2 Tbsp Cheese grated,
A pinch Sugar,
Salt, Red chilly pd and Pepper pd to taste.

METHOD: Wash, peel and make slices of the potato.
Apply one drop oil on each slice, sprinkle some salt,
Chilly pd, pepper pd and herbs. Put all slices in a
greased tray and in a preheated oven at 150 degree,
for 5 minutes.
Make a pizza sauce, so put a pan to heat add little oil
in that add some cut onion, garlic, capsicum, stir for few
seconds. Then add the blanched tomato, both sauces, herbs, salt, pepper pd and sugar. Let it cool then grind in a mixer jar. Again put to heat so that it can thicken.
Put a pan to heat add little oil in that some onion, capsicum, Corn, salt, pepper pd, chilly pd, herbs and chilly flakes. Now on the potato pizza type base apply some tomato pizza sauce, spread some onion|corn topping and grated cheese. Put in oven at 150 degree centigrade for 5-8 minutes, check if done.
SERVE HOT INSTANT , QUICK PIZZAS…..

MY HARD WORK...

FEW DISHES OF 2010 PUT TOGETHER

                                               FEW DISHES BROUGHT TOGETHER

NEW YEAR COLLAGE..VIEW ALL 2GETHER...

                                                 MY FEW DISHES PUT TOGETHER..

KIDS LOVE IT COOKIES

KIDS LOVE IT
INGS: 20 Tbsp Fine Flour,
2 Tbsp Castor Sugar,
2 Tbsp Butter,
1\4 Tsp Baking Powder,
A Drop Vanilla or Chocolate Essence,
1 Tbsp Curd,
1 Tbsp Chocolate Powder,
2 Tbsp Chocolate Chips,
Little milk ( 1 Tbsp ).

METHOD: In the fine flour rub the butter, add
sugar, baking powder, chocolate powder, essence, chocolate chips, mix well and this should resemble like bread crumbs. Now make a dough using the curd and as much milk needed. Take the dough and roll it out, sprinkle some flour before starting to roll. Roll out a thick base and cut into stripes, then further cut
into pieces. Preheat the oven to 120 degree centigrade and arrange all in a greased baking tray, put in oven for 20 minutes, check if done.
Lovely cookie type biscuits are ready in minutes.

DAL TADKA SPECIAL

DAL TADKA SPECIAL
INGS: 1 Cup Tur Dal,
1 Onion chopped,
1 Tomato chopped,
1 Green Chilly chopped,
1 Whole Red Chilly,
2 Tbsp Garlic chopped,
A Piece Ginger chopped,
1\4 Tsp Garam masala,
1 Tsp Red Chilly powder,
1 Tsp Coriander powder,
1\8 Tsp Cumin seeds,
1\4 Tsp Turmeric powder,
A Pinch Asafoetida,
1 Tbsp Ghee| Oil,
Salt to taste.

Method: Soak Tur dal then pressure cook it until soft.
Boil the dal with salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder and garam masala. After few minutes of boiling it, churn it. Put a pan to heat, add cumin seeds, asafetida, green chilly, garlic, whole red chilly, onion, stir.
Now add the cut tomato, red chilly powder, again stir for few seconds then add this tempering to the boiled dal. Check salt and serve hot with a lemon wedge.

EAT FOODS FOR GOOD HAIR GROWTH....

HEALTHY HAIR IS POSSIBLE IF WE EAT FOOD  FULL OF NUTRIENTS TO GET STRONG AND LONG HAIR GROWTH. SO EAT FOOD THAT HAVE IRON, CALCIUM AND PROTEIN, IF ONE WISH TO HAVE SHINE IN THE HAIR AND DO NOT WANT ANY HAIR PROBLEMS. LIKE HAIR FALL, GREYING, DRY HAIR AND LIMP HAIR. 

EAT THESE 5 FOODS FOR GOOD HAIR GROWTH....

1 FISH IS A GOOD SOURCE OF PROTEIN, B 12 AND IRON. THE VEGETARIANS CAN EAT SOYA BEAN
AND MILK PRODUCTS.

2 BEANS LIKE KIDNEY BEANS, LENTILS (DALS ), SPROUTS WOULD HELP GOOD HAIR GROWTH.

3 NUTS WOULD HELP HEALTHY SCALP , SO EAT ALMONDS AND WALNUTS.

4 EGGS PROVIDE PROTEIN FOR STRONG HAIR GROWTH.

5 WHOLE GRAINS TRY TO EAT OATS, MILLETS, BAJRA AS THESE GIVE ZINC, IRON, VITAMIN B AND FIBRE THAT WOULD HELP TO HAVE A GOOD, HEALTHY AND STRONG HAIR GROWTH..

EAT THE CARROTS

CARROTS ARE FULL OF BETA CAROTENE, CALCIUM , VITAMINS AND POTASSIUM SO THEY ARE CALLED "GOLD MINE" OF NUTRIENTS. CARROTS PURIFY AND REVITALISE THE BLOOD. THEY HELP PREVENT HEART ATTACKS, HEART DISEASE AS THEY HELP TO CONTROL THE BLOOD PRESSURE. THEY ARE GOOD FOR VISION, HELP TO AVOID ULCERS AND BOOST BODY IMMUNITY. EAT THE CARROTS THIS SEASON AS IT IS FULL OF BENEFITS.


TIP FOR THE DAY : CHEW A CARROT AFTER A MEAL AS IT KILLS ALL GERMS IN THE MOUTH....

"MERRY X'MAS" 2 ALL

"MERRY X'MAS" 2 ALL

TWO LAYERED CUSTARD

2 Tbsp grated Chocolate,A drop Butter,
1 Tbsp Raisins,
1 Piece Fig ( anjeer cut into small pieces).

METHOD: Soak in hot water the fig and raisins, then drain the water and cut into small pieces.
Put milk to boil, mix the vanilla flavor custard powder and sugar. This custard will be divided into two. In the first one add the cut raisins and fig. In the second one add the cocoa powder and the chocolate powder.
Crush the biscuits finely, add a drop of butter, mix well. In a dessert at the base put the biscuit crush, press it, on this put the half chocolate custard and top layer is the custard with raisins and fig. Garnish of grated chocolate is ideal. Serve chilled.

TASTY PASTA WITH GARLIC BREAD

INGS:- 2 Cups Boiled Penne Pasta,
1 Cup boiled Vegetables (carrot, cauliflower,
broccoli, beans, babycorn, any other of choice,
2-3 Tomato blanched and pureed,
1 Onion cut,
4-5 Tbsp Capsicum, cut,
2-3 Tbsp Butter,
2 Tbsp Tomato Sauce,
1 Tbsp Chilly Sauce,
1 Tsp Chilly flakes,
1 Tsp Oregano and Herbs,
2 Cups White Sauce,
1\2 Cup Cheese grated,
1\2 Tsp Pepper powder,
1 Tsp Sugar,
1 Tsp Ginger| Garlic paste,
Salt to taste.

METHOD: Boil the penne pasta with salt and little oil,
drain the water and keep aside.
Make the white sauce and keep aside.
Saute the boiled vegetables in one spoon butter and sprinkle some salt, chilly flakes and herbs. Keep aside.
Put a pan to heat, add butter, the onions and capsicum, stir for few minutes, add ginger|garlic paste. Then add the tomato puree, chilly flakes, herbs, oregano, pepper pd, chilly sauce and tomato sauce, add salt, sugar. Now assemble all in a greased baking dish.Pre heat the oven, grease a dish and in that at the bottom spread the paste on it the vegetables, the tomato gravy (concasse), white sauce and top with the grated cheese. Put in oven, until cheese melts. Serve with tasty garlic bread.

TASTY GARLIC BREAD
INGS: TOASTED BREAD SLICES,
MIX IN BUTTER OREGANO, CHILLY
FLAKES, GRATED GARLIC, PEPPER
POWDER, MIX WELL. APPLY ON HOT
TOASTED BREAD SLICES…

USEFUL TIPS AND COOKING TERMS.

USEFUL TIPS WHILE BUYING VEGGIES..
TIP : BUY BEANS WITH 'SMALL SEEDS' INSIDE THE POD AS THEY ARE GOOD.   AVOID DRY LOOKING BEANS WITH SPOTS OR THE ONES LOOK YELLOW AND
WITH FLABBY PODS.

TIP : CHOOSE CUCUMBER THAT ARE LONG, SLENDER AND FIRM. BUY GREEN COLOR CUCUMBER AND AVOID YELLOW ONES.

USEFUL COOKING TERMS..

POACH: IS TO COOK IN HOT LIQUID BELOW BOILING POINT.

SCALD: IS TO HEAT BELOW BOILING POINT, UNTIL TINY BUBBLES APPEAR.

STEEP: MEANS LEAVE FOOD IN HOT LIQUID TO GET FLAVOR OUT OR TO ENHANCE THE FLAVOR.

'DUM COOKING MEANS TO COOK FOOD UNDER PRESSURE OF ITS OWN HEAT.'

USEFUL TERMS OF COOKING

FOUR USEFUL TERMS.. 

SOFT BATTER : IS OBTAINED FROM 2 CUPS FLOUR IN WHICH 1 CUP LIQUID IS ADDED.
.
POUR BATTER : IS OBTAINED FROM 1 CUP FLOUR AND 1 CUP LIQUID ADDED..


SOFT DOUGH : IS OBTAINED WHEN 3 CUPS OF FLOUR TO WHICH 1 CUP LIQUID IS ADDED.

STIFF DOUGH: IS OBTAINED WHEN 4 CUPS OF FLOUR IN WHICH 1 CUP LIQUID IS ADDED..

BAKED LAYERS

BAKED LAYERS
INGS: 1 Boiled Potato cut into rounds,
1 Onion cut into rounds,
Few Pieces of Capsicum, cut into rounds,
Few Pieces of Tomato, cut into rounds,
Few Pieces of Small Brinjal, cut into rounds,
1 Tsp Butter,
1 Tsp Garlic paste,
2 Tbsp Vegetable Soup powder,
2 Tbsp Mushroom Soup powder,
2 Tbsp Grated Cheese,
1\4 Tsp Chilly flakes and oregano,
Salt and Pepper powder to taste.

Method: Put a pan to heat, add the butter in that add
onion, capsicum, brinjal and tomato slices. Stir for few
minutes then add the potato slices, chilly flakes, oregano, salt and pepper powder. Now another pan to heat, in that add a mixture of the vegetable soup powder, mushroom soup powder and garlic paste, add few spoons of water, check salt and also add pepper powder. Grease cookie moulds, in that arrange the vegetable layer on it the soup gravy and top it with grated cheese. Put in pre-heated oven, until cheese melts.
SERVE WITH PASTA, GOES WELL..

CORN ON COB IN GRAVY

 CORN ON COB IN GRAVY..THE RECIPE 4 TODAY..
INGS: ONE CORN BOILED THEN MADE INTO 4 PIECES..
2-3 TOMATOES, BOILED,
1 ONION CUT,
1-2 CARDAMOM, CLOVES AND A PIECE OF CINNAMON,
1 TBSP OIL, 1 TBSP CORN FLOUR, 1 TSP SUGAR,
1 GREEN CHILLY, A PIECE OF GINGER, 2-3 CLOVES OF GARLIC,
1 TBSP CREAM, 1\2 TSP RED CHILLY POWDER,
SALT AND PEPPER POWDER TO TASTE..

METHOD: BOIL THE CORN AND MAKE INTO 4 PIECES.
BOIL TOMATOES AND GRIND TO GET A PUREE (SIEVE IT).
GRIND TOGETHER THE ONION, GREEN CHILLY, CARDAMOM, CINNAMON, GARLIC, GINGER AND RED CHILLY POWDER TO A FINE PASTE. PUT A PAN TO HEAT ADD OIL, THE GROUND PASTE AND STIR UNTIL LEAVES THE SIDES OF THE PAN, NOW ADD THE TOMATO PUREE, COOK FOR FEW MINUTES. ALSO ADD CORN PIECES, SALT,
PEPPER POWDER, SUGAR AND CREAM, SERVE HOT WITH RICE.

NICE TALK 2 SHARE..

JUST HUMMING A TUNE ALTERS ONE'S STATE OF MIND AND MAKES ONE FEEL LIGHTER AND HAPPY. PEOPLE HUM WHEN THEY FEEL 'ON TOP OF THE WORLD' , SO MUSIC GIVES A 'SOOTHING' FEEL. HUMMING INVOLVES THINKING THE TUNE TO SING AND ONE GETS IMMERSED IN THE TUNE, IT STIMULATES AN EMOTIONAL SIDE OF THE PERSON.....

Beautiful pictures are developed from negatives in a dark room. So any time you see darkness in your life it means GOD is developing a beautiful future for you..

SEEING PHOTOGRAPHS AND PHOTO ALBUMS GIVES GREATER HAPPINESS THAN CHOCOLATES,
MUSIC OR WATCHING T.V..PHOTOGRAPHS ARE 'GOOD TIMES' THAT BRING POSITIVE MOODS
CALLED 'POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY'..PHOTOS OPEN POSITIVE THOUGHTS, SO GO AHEAD
FRAME BEAUTIFUL PICTURES AND MAKE LOVELY COLLAGE OF NICE PHOTOS PUT TOGETHER..

HOLIDAYS ARE AROUND THE CORNER, 4 THOSE WHO

ARE GOING AWAY ON A HOLIDAY HAVE FUN AND ENJOY..

"Knives are the best friends of a cook”.

 Importance of Types of Knives Needed in Any kitchen.
  "Knives are the best friends of a cook”.
There are numerous types of kitchen knives, each with their own purpose and design.

 Knives are kitchen cutlery, no kitchen task would be complete without   the knives..   knives makes cutting easy.
The Chef's Knife:
A chef's knife is an all-purpose knife.
 It is used for chopping, mincing and slicing.
 The blade is generally 8 to 14 inches long.
 It is a deep, solid and thin towards the point.

The paring knife is a shorter knife, has it two-four inch blade.
This knife used to trim vegetables and fruits. It is a small knife
with a thin and narrow blade.

 A Boning knife is to separate uncooked meat cleanly from the bone.
The blade is about 6 inches long with a pointed tip.

Slicing Knife or the Carving knife has thin edge blade
for carving poultry, fish, etc. The carving knife is also called
‘slicer’.

The Cleaver knife has a wide blade to cut through bones
and joints of the meat. It is also used to crush garlic.


Serrated Knife
This is a scalloped edge knife used to slice bread. The scalloped teeth looks like
the ‘saw’ type notches.

THE MINCING KNIFE IS TO CUT TO SMALLER PIECES, THIS COULD BE
OF SINGLE OR DOUBLE BLADE.

THE CHEESE KNIFE IS TO CUT DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHEESE.

THE PIZZA KNIFE IS ALSO CALLED ‘PIZZA CUTTER’, IT IS A CIRCULAR KNIFE
THAT IS USED TO CUT PIZZAS.




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SOME IMPORTANT FACTS ON COOKING..

SOUPS ARE HEALTHY AND LIGHT, FULL OF NUTRIENTS OF THE VEGGIES..

Indian cooking uses marinate of curd and masalas while western cooking uses oil, wine, vinegar, herbs and spices as their marinade..

 

FEW TIPS TO HELP DAILY COOKING ...
TIP : WHILE COOKING BITTER GOURD, ADD LITTLE JAGGERY TO MAKE IT MORE TASTY.
TIP : COOK LADY'S FINGER WITH A SMALL BALL OF TAMARIND AND AVOID ITS STICKINESS.
TIP : BOIL BITTER GOURD WITH TURMERIC POWDER ADDED TO THE WATER.
TIP : COOK SPINACH AND LADY'S FINGER WITH DROPS OF VINEGAR TO RETAIN ITS COLOR.
TIP : COOK BITTER GOURD WITH FEW PIECES OF RAW MANGO TO LESSEN ITS BITTERNESS.
TIP : COOK ONIONS AND CABBAGE WITH A LEMON WEDGE TO AVOID ODOUR WHILE COOKING.
TIP : COOK RICE WITH SALT, GHEE, LEMON JUICE TO GET WHITE RICE, SMELLING GOOD AND THE GRAINS WILL NOT STICK TO EACH OTHER.

 

SOME HEALTHY AND MEANING TIPS..

TIP..NEVER SKIP BREAKFAST, SO TRY AND EAT A PIECE OF TOAST OR A FRUIT..
TIP..EAT 'WHOLE GRAIN' BREAD, BISCUITS, ROTIS TO STAY HEALTHY..
EAT FOOD FOR A HEALTHY AND LONG LIFE..
EAT FOODS THAT WOULD HELP BOOST THE BODY'S IMMUNE SYSTEM..
EAT APPLE  TO FIGHT CHOLESTEROL..THEY ARE HIGH IN 'FIBRE' CONTENT..
EAT BANANAS TO EASE THE STOMACH LINING AND FIGHT THE ULCERS..
EAT FOR A GOOD SKIN LIKE THE BERRIES HELP DIGESTION AND ARE ANTI AGEING.
EAT THE PLUMS FOR A GLOWING SKIN...
EAT CARROTS AS THEY HELP THE TEETH, BONES, EYES AND THE SKIN..
 EAT ORANGES AS THEY ARE 'COLLAGEN' THAT HOLD THE SKIN CELLS TOGETHER..
EAT WHEAT AS THEY HAVE HIGH FIBRE CONTENT..
EAT YOGHURT AS THEY 'BOOST' UP THE IMMUNE SYSTEM...
EAT EGGPLANT TO TO FIGHT CHOLESTEROL..
EAT CLOVES AS THEY ACT AS 'ASPIRIN'..
EAT CORN AS IT WORKS AS 'ANTI VIRAL' AGENT..
EAT DATES AS AS THEY WORK AS LAXATIVE AND HIGH IN FIBRE..
EAT BARLEY AS IT IS WORKS AS  MEDICINE FOR HEART DISEASE, FIGHTS CHOLESTEROL...
EAT CINNAMON AS IT WORKS AS 'INSULIN STIMULATOR' AND HELPS IN DIABETES..
                 ............ EAT HEALTHY AND STAY FIT...

MOONG DAL STARTER

MOONG DAL STARTER
INGS: 1 Cup Yellow Moong Dal,
1 Onion cut,
1 Green Chilly cut,
Few Bread Slices,
1\8 Tsp Turmeric Powder,
1\2 Tsp Red Chilly Powder,
Some Green Chutney,
Oil to fry,
Salt to taste.

METHOD: Cut roundals from the bread slices.
Soak moong dal for 4-5 hours, then drain the water
and grind in a mixer jar with the green chilly, turmeric
powder, red chilly powder and salt to taste. Grind little
coarsely. Take this in a bowl, add cut onion, mix well.
Put oil to heat, on each bread round, first apply the green chutney and on it the moong dal paste as a thin layer.Put in oil to fry with bread side going in first then turn, fry until golden brown. Serve with chutney and tomato sauce.

SUPER BREAD CROUTON CHAAT

SUPER BREAD CROUTON CHAAT
INGS: 1 Slice Toasted Bread,
1 Green Chilly cut,
1 Potato boiled and cut,
1 Tomato Small Size cut,
1 Onion cut, 2 Tbsp Capsicum,
8-10 Pieces of Cottage Cheese (Paneer),
2 Tbsp Green Chutney,
2 Tbsp Sweet Chutney,
Some Chaat Masala,
Sev and pomegranate for garnish,
Salt and Red Chilly Powder to taste.

METHOD: Toast one slice of bread then cut into croutons. Put a pan to heat, add very little oil then stir fry cottage cheese, onion, capsicum, green chilly, potato also sprinkle some salt and red chilly pd. Take this in a bowl and just before serving mix the
bread croutons, tomato, chutneys, chaat masala. Check the salt and red chilly pd. Garnish on top with pomegranate and the sev. Make and serve so that it is crisp..

HEALTHY FRUIT CHAAT
INGS: ONE APPLE,
ONE BANANA,
ONE PEARS,
ONE POMEGRANATE,
ONE KIWI,
8 -10 GRAPES, STRAWBERRIES,
8 -10 PIECES PINEAPPLE, OR  any other fruits.

CHAAT MASALA: MIX TOGETHER SALT, PEPPER
POWDER, CASTOR SUGAR, BLACK SALT AND CHAAT
MASALA TO CREATE OWN MASALA.

METHOD: CUT THE FRUITS IN SMALL CUBES MAKE OWN CHAAT MASALA AND MIX WITH ALL THE FRUITS. SERVE COLD.

###COOKING MADE EASY WITH FEW SIMPLE TIPS ###

COOKING INVOLVES BOILING SO MANY FOOD ITEMS, SO AT TIMES ARISE STUCK UP SITUATIONS..
OVERCOME SOME PROBLEMS BY FOLLOWING SOME SIMPLE TIPS... SAUTE THE EASY WAY......
TIP: BOIL POTATOES WITH LITTLE VINEGAR TO GET WHITE POTATOES AFTER BOILING.
TIP : COOK THE GREEN LEAFY VEGGIES WITH A PINCH OF SUGAR TO RETAIN ITS COLOR.
TIP : BOIL CORN ON COB WITH A PINCH OF SUGAR TO RETAIN ITS SWEETNESS.
AVOID ADDING SALT TO THE CORN WHILE BOILING AS THEY WILL TOUGHEN.
TIP : COOK LADY'S FINGER WITH FEW DROPS OF LIME JUICE TO MAKE IT CRISP.
TIP : COOK LADY'S FINGER WITH LITTLE CURD, SO THAT THEY DONOT STICK TO THE PAN.
TIP : COOK MUSHROOMS WITH DROPS OF LEMON JUICE TO RETAIN THE WHITE COLOR.
TIP : COOK CAULIFLOWER WITH ONE OR TWO SPOONS OF MILK, THEY WILL REMAIN WHITE
TIP: COOK PEAS AND CABBAGE WITH OUT SALT, THEY WILL COOK BETTER.
TIP : WHILE COOKING DAL IN PRESSURE COOKER ADD DROPS OF OIL OR BUTTER
IT WILL COOK FASTER.
TIP : COOK FENUGREEK (METHI LEAVES ) WITH LITTLE SUGAR TO OVERCOME BITTERNESS.
TIP : BOIL PASTA WITH SALT AND LITTLE OIL SO THAT THEY DO NOT STICK TO EACH OTHER AND TASTE BETTER.
TIP : ALWAYS BOIL| BLANCH THE VEGETABLES WITH A PINCH OF SUGAR TO RETAIN THEIR COLOR.

CLUSTER BEANS SUBZI

CLUSTER BEANS SUBZI
INGS: 250Grams Cluster Beans,
1 Tbsp Oil,
1\4 Tsp Cumin Seeds,
A Pinch Asafoetida,
1 Tsp Red Chilly Powder,
1\2 Tsp Turmeric Powder,
2 Tsp Coriander Powder,
1 Tsp Mango Pickle’s oil with it’s masala,
A Pinch Soda-bi- Carb, Salt to Taste.

METHOD: Boil the cluster beans with a pinch soda,
until soft. String each bean and break into half if long.
Put a pan to heat, add oil, cumin seeds and a pinch asafoetida. Put all cluster beans and the masalas, mix well ( also add the pickle oil and masala). Sprinkle some water and cook for 5 minutes.
Serve hot 

Benefits of eating cluster beans..
The health benefits of cluster beans are in the protein and fiber they provide. Cluster Beans known as gawar or guar phallis, a rich source of protein and fiber, cluster beans offer several health benefits.

@@@ CHRISTMAS TIME IS BAKING CAKES @@@ TIPS ####

CHRISTMAS TIMES ARE THE MOST COLORFUL LIKE THE LOVELY RED, GREEN AND WHITE.
IT IS BAKING CAKES, ENJOYING THE WHOLE BAKING FUN.......
SO FEW TIPS FOR BAKING CAKES..
WHILE BAKING A CAKE IF A TABLE SPOON OF CORN FLOUR IS ADDED THEN THE CAKE IS EASY TO CUT..
SPRINKLE SOME SUGAR ON THE CAKE'S TOP BEFORE PUTTING IN THE OVEN, THE TOP WILL BE CRISP..

SOME MORE TIPS 2 MAKE LOVELY CAKES THIS X'MAS...
TIP : IN THE CAKE BATTER ADD FEW DROPS OF LIME JUICE TO GET SOFT AND TASTY CAKE...
TIP : FOR A SPONGY CAKE IN THE BATTER ADD A SPOON OF HONEY..BAKE NICE SOFT CAKES..

TIP: MAKING SANDWICHES, WISH THEY DO NOT GET SOGGY THEN GRIND THE GREEN CHUTNEY WITH A PIECE OF BOILED POTATO..HAPPY COOKING ####

TANDOORI TYPE SANDWICH

TANDOORI TYPE SANDWICH
INGS : 2 Slice Bread,
1 Slice Boiled Potato,
1 Slice Onion,
1 Slice tomato,
2 Pieces Paneer,
2 Pieces Capsicum.
Some Chaat masala.

MARINATE: 1 Tbsp Curd,
1\2 Tsp Ginger| Garlic Paste,
Salt and Red Chilly Powder to Taste.

METHOD: Cut the sides of the bread slices and apply butter. Cut roundals of vegetables like tomato, onion and the boiled potato. Also take pieces of paneer and capsicum, add to the marinate. Let it marinate for half an hour then on a non-stick tava, cook the marinated pieces until golden brown. Apply green chutney on the buttered sides of the bread and place the cooked pieces of vegetables and paneer(break into smaller pieces, if needed). Sprinkle some chaat masala, cut and serve.

QUICK HONEY MITHAI

QUICK HONEY MITHAI
INGS : 1 Tbsp Honey,
1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder,
1 Tbsp Chocolate Powder,
1\2 Tbsp Butter,
2 Cookies Moulds,
1 Tbsp Raisins (soaked and cut),
1 Tbsp Almonds flakes or cut thinly,
2 Chocolate flavored cream Biscuit,
A dot or a drop of Butter.

METHOD: Mix together honey, cocoa powder, butter,
chocolate powder. Make flakes of almonds and cut the
soaked raisins. In a bowl crush the biscuits well ,add the raisins and almond flakes. Grease the cookies moulds, at the base set the biscuit mixture, press well. On this spread the chocolate mixture. Set in fridge , de mould and serve.

SPICY MEXICAN SOUP

SPICY MEXICAN SOUP
INGS : 1\2 Cup Small Kidney Beans(Rajma),
1 Tbsp Oil,
3 Tbsp Onion chopped,
2 Tbsp Tomato chopped,
1 Tbsp Chilly Sauce,
1 Tbsp Tomato Sauce,
2 Tbsp Cheese grated,
Few Nachos Chips
Salt and Sugar to taste.

METHOD: Soak the kidney beans for 6-8 hours then pressure cook until soft. Grind in a mixer jar to a fine paste. Put a pan to heat, add oil, onion and stir for few minutes then add the cut tomatoes and tomato sauce, chilly sauce. Mix well. Now add the boiled and crushed beans paste, add salt and sugar.
If need be add some water or use the boiled bean’s stock, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Serve hot with a garnish of grated cheese and few nacho chips

INSTANT SIMPLE DESSERT

INSTANT SIMPLE DESSERT
INGS : Few Slices of Vanilla Sponge Cake,
             Few Pieces of Fig and Raisins,
             Few Tablespoons Butterscotch Sauce.

Method: The cake and the sauce are ready made, so it is quick and easy to serve.
On a plate arrange the slices of cake and on it drizzle the Butterscotch sauce and as a garnish sprinkle small pieces of fig and raisins (soak, if one wants to soften the fig and raisins). serve chilled..

TIPS##TIPS##

TIP: WISH TO ADD CURD TO ANY GRAVY THEN BEAT IT WITH SOME CREAM, SO THAT IT DOES NOT CURDLE..

 

TIP FOR THE DAY: WHILE MAKING GRAVIES OR SAUCES, IF WISH TO SWEETEN THE GRAVY THEN TRY USING | ADDING CARROTS INSTEAD OF SUGAR..

TIP:

Pressure cooker cooking is one of the best as it saves fuel(gas) saving, time saving, fast and retains all the nutrients of the food..

INSTANT NOODLES PANCAKES

INSTANT NOODLES PANCAKES
INGS: 8-10 Tbsp Instant Noodles (2 minutes
Instant noodles, boiled),
2 Tbsp Carrot (grated),
2 Tbsp Cucumber (grated),
1 Tbsp Cabbage ( very finely cut),
1 Tbsp Capsicum ( finely cut ),
2 Tbsp Onion ( finely cut ),
1\4 Tsp Green Chilly ( cut ),
4-5 Tbsp Bengal Gram Flour,
1\4 Tsp Red Chilly Powder,
Salt to taste,
Oil to make pancakes.

METHOD: Boil the instant noodles for few minutes.
Take a bowl , mix all together except the oil to make
the pancakes. Sprinkle some water if needed.
Put a nonstick tava to heat. Spread some batter and make the pancakes.
Make small size pancakes, using oil, cook
until golden brown. Serve with tomato sauce.

TIPS .......TIPS .......TIPS .......

  

1.  TIP: TRY TO EAT TWO VEGETABLES AND ONE FRUIT IN EACH MEAL

 TIP: TRY AND AVOID THE COFFEE, COLAS AND SODAS INSTEAD OPT FOR FRESH JUICES.
.

TIP: HAVE SOUPS AND SALADS AS THEY ARE HEALTHY AND FILLING.

TIP: BUY FIRM, DARK GREEN COLOR, HEAVY WATERMELON WITHOUT CRACKS AND SPOTS.

TIP: EAT AND CHEW FOOD PROPERLY SO THAT THE BRAIN CAN GIVE THE SIGNAL OF BEING “FULL”.

TIP: EAT GREEN VEGETABLES IN MEALS AS THEY HAVE DISEASE REDUCING BENEFITS.

TIP: GET A SWEETER PINEAPPLE BY TURNING IT UPSIDE DOWN OVERNIGHT.

EAT THE AMAZING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES...

LIME THE STORE HOUSE OF CITRIC ACID AND HAS VITAMIN C, CALCIUM AND PHOSPHORUS. IT IS CONSIDERED THE NATURAL HEALER AND BEAUTY ENHANCER.


PEACH IS THE SOFT, BLUSHFUL FRUIT, IT HAS VITAMIN A, VITAMIN C THAT HELP OVERCOME MINOR INFECTIONS AND IT IS GOOD FOR THE HEART.


GUAVA A POOR MAN'S FRUIT AS IT IS EASILY AVAILABLE AND AFFORDABLE, SO THAT THE POOR CAN BUY. IT HELPS OVERCOME ASTHMA AND CONSTIPATION.


TIP: EAT FRUITS AS THEY ARE ENERGY GIVING, NUTRITIOUS AND FULL OF HEALTH BENEFITS.


PAPAYA CONSIDERED A BREAKFAST FOOD, A RIPE PAPAYA IS FULL OF CAROTENE. IT IS BEST FOOD FOR DIGESTION AND IT AIDS BODY'S GOOD HEALTH.


BROCCOLI IS FULL OF VITAMIN B2 THAT IS GOOD FOR HAIR, SKIN AND NAILS.


CAPSICUM HAS HIGH CONTENT OF VITAMIN C THAT STRENGTHENS THE BONES WITH THE HELP OF CALCIUM AND POTASSIUM. ITS FIGHT TOOTH DECAY.

QUICK SCHZEWAN RICE

QUICK SCHZEWAN RICE
INGS: 2 Cups Rice ( cooked) ,
3\4 Cup Vegetables like Cauliflower,
Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Capsicum, Corn,
1 Tbsp Schzewan Sauce,
1 Tbsp Chilly Sauce,
1 Tbsp Oil,
1\4 Tsp Pepper powder,
Salt to taste.
GRIND TO PASTE:
2 Whole Red Chilly,
A piece of Ginger,
3-4 Cloves of Garlic.

METHOD: Put a pan to heat add oil, ground paste
and the vegetables. ( cut the vegetables into long pieces). Stir for few minutes. In the cooked rice add salt, pepper pd, chilly sauce, schzewan sauce, mix well, add to the pan . Serve hot.

IDLIS WITH LEFTOVER TOPPING:-

IDLIS WITH LEFTOVER TOPPING:-

USE MASALA DOSAS POTATO SUBZI AS TOPPING AND MAKE INSTANT IDLIS.

METHOD FOR POTATO SUBZI: PUT A PAN TO HEAT, IN THE TEMPERING TAKE 1 TSP OIL, SOME MUSTARD SEEDS, FEW CURRY LEAVES AND 1\4 TSP URAD DAL. IN THIS ADD SLICED ONION, STIR FOR FEW MINUTES, SPRINKLE LITTLE SALT. NOW ADD BOILED AND MASHED POTATOES, CHECK THE SALT AND ADD LITTLE RED CHILLY POWDER AND TURMERIC POWDER.

IN THE IDLI MOULD AT THE BASE SPREAD SOME POTATO SUBZI AND ON IT THE IDLI BATTER,
PUT IN STEAMER UNTIL DONE. SERVE WITH COCONUT CHUTNEY.

TIP: USE A COOKIE MOULD TO CUT AND DESIGN THE SIDES OF IDLIS...

SUPER FOODS

SUPER FOODS ARE THOSE THAT WILL SLOW DOWN THE AGING PROCESS AS SAID BY DOCTOR .STEVEN PRATT IN HIS BOOK. SO EAT EACH OF THE SUPER FOODS AT LEAST 4 TIMES A WEEK.
THE SUPER FOODS ARE BEANS, BLUE BERRIES, BROCCOLI, OATS, ORANGES, PUMPKIN, SALMON, SOY, SPINACH, GREEN|BLACK TEA, TOMATOES, TURKEY, WALNUTS AND YOGURT. THESE ARE CONSIDERED THE SUPER FOODS...
FROM THE ABOVE "SOY FOODS" ARE THE PRODUCTS FOR WOMEN TO HELP THEM THROUGH MENOPAUSE AND ITS PROBLEMS. THESE SOY FOODS RICH IN PROTEIN, PHYTO ESTROGENS AND ITS "ISOFLAVIN" THAT HELPS OVERCOME THE HORMONAL PROBLEMS. SOY FOODS ARE SOY MILK, FLOUR, TOFU, ETC...SOY HELPS IN BLOOD SUGAR ALSO..

The super-bestselling book that's enhancing Americans' health By eating the fourteen SuperFoods highlighted in Dr. Steven Pratt's instant bestseller, you can actually stop the incremental deteriorations that lead to common ailments and diseases

• Beans -- reduce obesity
• Blueberries -- lower risk for cardiovascular disease
• Broccoli -- lowers the incidence of cataracts and fights birth defects
• Oats -- reduce the risk of type II diabetes
• Oranges -- prevent strokes
• Pumpkin -- lowers the risk of various cancers
• Wild salmon -- lowers the risk of heart disease
• Soy -- lowers cholesterol
• Spinach -- decreases the chance of cardiovascular disease and age-related macular degeneration
• Tea -- helps prevent osteoporosis
• Tomatoes -- raise the skin's sun protection factor
• Turkey -- helps build a strong immune system
• Walnuts -- reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease, diabetes, and cancer

* Yogurt-promotes strong bones and a healthy heart
SuperFoods Rx includes recipes created by Chef Michel Stroot of the Golden Door Spa and teaches you how to incorporate SuperFoods and their sidekicks into your diet. SuperFoods Rx is an indispensable guide to a healthy, long, and energetic life.

Did You Know That A Daily Handful Of Walnuts Or A Bowl Of Blueberries Can Actually Improve Your Well-Being And Longevity? When Dr Steven Pratt Witnessed The Positive Results That Occurred When His Patients With Age-Related Macular Degeneration Changed Their Diets To Include Certain Powerhouse Foods He Identified Them As Superfoods. Now, Backed By Proven Research On Fourteen Of The Most Nutrient-Dense Foods, This Book Puts These Invaluable Tools In Your Hands And On Your Plate, To Give You More Energy, Greater Protection Against Disease, And A Healthy Lifestyle Now And For The Future. By Making These Foods Part Of Your Regular Eating Habits, You Can Actually Change The Course Of Your Biochemistry And Stop The Incremental Changes In Your Body That Lead To Diseases Such As Type Ii Diabetes, Hypertension, Certain Cancers, Obesity, And Alzheimer S. The 14 Superfoods That Will Change Your Life: * Beans * Soy * Blueberries *Spinach *Broccoli *Tea Green Or Black *Oats *Tomatoes *Oranges *Turkey *Pumpkin *Walnuts *Salmon *Yoghurt Superfoods Not Only Outlines The Amazing Health Benefits Of These Fourteen Foods, It Also Includes Delicious Recipes, Tips And Suggestions That Will Make The Superfoods Lifestyle Simple And Irresistible. Wonderfully Flexible Almost All The Superfoods Have Sidekicks, Or Substitutions That You Can Enjoy Instead This New Nutritional Frontier Offers You The Perfect Opportunity To Choose And Enjoy The Foods That Are Most Beneficial To Your Health, Well-Being And Longevity.

EAT THE AMAZING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

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BANANAS ARE "AUSPICIOUS" FRUIT THAT IS OFFERED TO GODS. THEY HELP ACIDITY AND EASE CONSTIPATION.


GARLIC PURIFIES THE BLOOD AND PREVENTS CLOTTING. IT IS GOOD FOR COLDS AND COUGHS. EAT IN THE RAW FORM OR COOKED.


SPINACH IS DEEP GREEN IN COLOR AND WORKS AS A "GROWTH AGENT" , HELPS IN ANAEMIA, REDUCES RISK OF CANCER IF TAKEN IN DIET. IT PROTECTS EYE DAMAGE.


TIP: HAVE SOUPS AND SALADS AS THEY ARE HEALTHY AND FILLING....


TOMATOES WORK AS ANTI OXIDANTS. 


PINEAPPLE IS A "SHEER DYNAMITE" AS IT SYNTHESIS THE PROTEIN AND CARBOHYDRATES. IT IS FULL OF VITAMIN A AND VITAMIN C THAT HELPS TO DIGEST FOOD AND ALSO HELPS IN COLD AND COUGH..


TIP: GET A SWEETER PINEAPPLE BY TURNING IT UPSIDE DOWN OVERNIGHT..


WATERMELONS IS OF GOURD FAMILY, LIKE CUCUMBER AND PUMPKIN.IT HELPS IN WATER RETENTION IN THE BODY.


TIP: BUY FIRM, DARK GREEN COLOR , HEAVY WATERMELON WITHOUT CRACKS AND SPOTS..


STRAWBERRIES ARE THE DELICIOUS FRUIT WHICH ALL LOVE TO EAT. THEY CONTAIN CALCIUM, IRON, VITAMIN C AND MAGNESIUM THAT HELP SORE GUMS AND MAKE TEETH SPARKLE.THEY FIGHT CHOLESTEROL..


WALNUTS LOWER THE CHOLESTEROL AND REDUCE THE RISK OF HEART DISEASES. THEY ARE FULL OF HEARTY HEALTHY BENEFITS IF EATEN.


ORANGES ARE FULL OF VITAMIN C , HELP IN ASTHMA AND PREVENT GUM DISEASE. ORANGES HELP HOLD SKIN CELLS TOGETHER AS IS HAS "COLLAGEN" AND PROTECTS SKIN FROM SUN RAYS..

PANEER SHASHLIK IN GRAVY

PANEER SHASHLIK IN GRAVY
INGS: GRIND TO A PASTE:
2 Tomatoes (blanched),
1 Onion chopped,
1 Green Chilly chopped,
A piece of Ginger,
2-3 Cloves Garlic chopped,
2-3 Almonds and Cashewnuts,
2 Tbsp Curd,
1\4 Tsp Turmeric Powder,
3\4 Tsp Red Chilly Powder,
1\2 Tsp Garam masala Powder.

PANEER SHASHLIK:
6-8 Toothpicks,
6-8 Pieces of Paneer ( cottage cheese),
6-8 Pieces Capsicum ( cut into small pieces),
6-8 Pieces Onion ( cut into small pieces),
6-8 pieces of Tomato ( cut into small pieces).

MARINATE: 4 Tbsp Curd, 2Tsp Garlic paste,
Little Salt and Red Chilly powder to taste.
2 Tbsp Oil, 2 Tbsp Cream and 1Tbsp Sugar.

METHOD: On the toothpicks arrange small pieces
of capsicum, tomato, onion and paneer. Mix the
marinate and drizzle on the skewered toothpicks.
Put a pan to heat add little oil and put all marinated
Toothpicks, when done keep aside.
FOR THE GRAVY :-
Grind all ingredients to a very fine paste.
Put a pan to heat add the oil, the ground paste and cook until leaves the sides of the pan. Now add salt, cream, sugar, if a few water is needed add, cover and cook. Drizzle the gravy on the paneer shashlik sticks to serve.

USEFUL TIPS

TIPS FOR THE DAY: BUY SWEET CORN THAT HAS PLUMP LOOKING EARS AND YELLOW GOLD IN COLOR. DO NOT BOIL CORN KERNELS IN SALTED WATER AS IT TOUGHENS THEM.

 

TIPS FOR DAY: WISH THE CURD SHOULD REMAIN FRESH AND NOT SOUR THEN FILL THE VESSEL WITH WATER TO THE TOP, CHANGE THE WATER DAILY, STORE IN FRIDGE....

EAT THE AMAZING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

ASPARAGUS ARE THE SPEAR LOOKING VEGETABLE. IT IS FULL OF VITAMIN A (CAROTENE) AND VITAMIN C, GIVES A BOOST TO THE BODY'S IMMUNE
SYSTEM ALSO WORK AS ANTIOXIDANTS.

APPLES HELP FIGHT CHOLESTEROL AND ALSO IT IS A CANCER FIGHTING AGENT.
IT IS RICH IN FIBRE AND HELPS AVOID CONSTIPATION. APPLE JUICE PURIFIES
THE BLOOD.

TIP: TRY TO HAVE 2 VEGETABLES AND 1 FRUIT EACH MEAL.START YOUR MEAL WITH A SALAD.

AVOCADOS PREVENT CLOGGING OF BLOOD VESSELS AND HELP IN LOWERING CHOLESTEROL.

BEET ROOT IS THE "SUPER FOOD" AS IT WORKS AS A "BLOOD REGENERATOR". IF YOU INCLUDE BEETROOT IN YOUR DIET IT HELPS FORMATION OF THE RED BLOOD CELLS. IT HELPS A LOT IN ANAEMIC CONDITION.
BEETROOT JUICE HELPS IN HYPER TENSION, HEART DISEASE.
IT HELPS OVERCOME DIARRHOEA  AND NAUSEA.
THE JUICE IS A SKIN TONIC AND ONE CAN LESSEN HAIR FALL TOO.

TIP: AVOID THE COFFEE, COLAS AND SODAS INSTEAD GO FOR THE FRESH JUICES...

BANANA HELPS ACIDITY AND ULCERS AS THEY SMOOTH AND SOOTHE THE STOMACH LINING...
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Mina A Joshi Says :-  Some great tips here. Eating fresh fruit and vegetables is good for everyone. Some of the foods we eat regularly in India like pomegranates etc. have now become super foods in the Western World!!

SUPER FOODS ARE THOSE THAT WILL SLOW DOWN THE AGING PROCESS AS SAID BY DOCTOR .STEVEN PRATT IN HIS BOOK. SO EAT EACH OF THE SUPER FOODS AT LEAST 4 TIMES A WEEK.
THE SUPER FOODS ARE BEANS, BLUE BERRIES, BROCCOLI, OATS, ORANGES, PUMPKIN, SALMON, SOY, SPINACH, GREEN|BLACK TEA, TOMATOES, TURKEY, WALNUTS AND YOGURT. THESE ARE CONSIDERED THE SUPER FOODS...
FROM THE ABOVE "SOY FOODS" ARE THE PRODUCTS FOR WOMEN TO HELP THEM THROUGH MENOPAUSE AND ITS PROBLEMS. THESE SOY FOODS RICH IN PROTEIN, PHYTO ESTROGENS AND ITS "ISOFLAVIN" THAT HELPS OVERCOME THE HORMONAL PROBLEMS. SOY FOODS ARE SOY MILK, FLOUR, TOFU, ETC...SOY HELPS IN BLOOD SUGAR ALSO..

TIPS TO MAKE LOVELY PURIS :-

TIPS TO MAKE LOVELY PURIS :-
1.MAKE CRISP PURIS BY ADDING SEMOLINA WHILE
MAKING THE DOUGH.
2.MAKE SOFT PURIS BY ADDIDG MILK OR CURD WHILE
MAKING THE DOUGH, THE PURIS WILL PUFF UP ALSO.
3.A LOVELY PURIS RECIPE TO USE ANY LEFTOVER PUREES. 

METHOD :-
IN THE WHEAT FLOUR ADD SOME ONION PUREE, TOMATO PUREE, GARLIC PASTE, SALT, TURMERIC POWDER AND CHILLY POWDER. MAKE A DOUGH , IF WISH TO MAKE CRISP PURIS ADD SEMOLINA AND FOR SOFT ONES ADD CURD| MILK.

DUM ALOO SPECIAL

DUM ALOO SPECIAL
INGS: 12 Baby Potatoes,
3 Small size Tomatoes,
4 Almonds,
4 Cashewnuts, 

2 Green Chilly,
2 Whole Red Chilly,
A piece Ginger,
4 Cloves Garlic,
3\4 Tsp Shahi Masala (or one clove,
a cardamom and a piece of cinnamon),
3 Tbsp Curd,
1 Large Size Onion,
1\4 Tbsp Cumin seeds,
1\4 Tbsp Red Chilly Powder,
1 Tbsp Coriander Powder,
1\4 Tbsp Garam Masala.
2 Tbsp oil, 1Tbsp Ghee, 

2 Tbsp Cream.
Salt, Sugar to taste.

METHOD: Soak the whole red chillies in hot water.
Boil the baby potatoes and in a pan with little oil, sauté for five minutes, sprinkle some salt and red chilly powder. Slice the onion and in a pan stir fry until golden brown.
In a mixer put cut tomatoes, cut green chillies, red chillies, a piece of ginger, few garlic, fried onion curd, the nuts and all masalas. Grind to a very fine paste, use water if needed.( except the oil, ghee, cream and baby potatoes).
Put a pan to heat add oil, the ground paste cook until oil appears or leaves the sides of the pan. Now add the baby potatoes, some cream and check the salt and sugar as per taste. Cover and cook on slow flame
for few minutes, serve hot.

QUICK PASTAS

       

QUICK PASTAS

INGS: 2 Cups Boiled Pasta(Penne),

           2 Tomatoes blanched and pureed,

          1 Onion chopped,

          1 Tbsp Ginger| Garlic paste,      

           2 Tbsp Capsicum,

           2 Tbsp Corn boiled,

           1 Tbsp White Sauce,

           2 Tbsp cheese grated,

           2 Tbsp Tomato Sauce,

           1 Tbsp Chilly Sauce,

           1 Tbsp Oil,

            1\4 Tsp Chilly Flakes,

            1\4 Tsp Oregano,

            1\2 Tsp Sugar,

            Salt and pepper powder to taste.

METHOD: Boil the pasta in lots of water with oil and some

salt added to it. Put a pan to heat add the oil, onion, ginger garlic

paste and the cut capsicum. Grind in a mixer the blanched tomatoes.

Now add the tomato puree, corn, chilly sauce, tomato sauce, white

sauce, chilly flakes, oregano, sugar, salt, pepper pd, also add the pastas

Mix well, check the salt and add the cheese . Serve hot with a little cream 

and some grated cheese.

TIPS FOR THE DAY: 

USE LEFTOVER RICE IN THAT ADD LITTLE CURD, SEMOLINA, SALT AND HOT WATER, BEAT WELL TO GET A INSTANT IDLI BATTER...

GRIND ALL IN A MIXER JAR TO MAKE IT QUICK....

AFTER HAVING SQUEEZED OUT THE JUICE OUT OF THE LEMON RUB THE SKIN WITH SALT ON COPPER, BRASS BOTTOM VESSELS THEY WILL SPARKLE...

SOME IMPORTANT INGREDIENTS IN COOKING+++

1.ANISEED (AJWAIN) BELONGS TO THE CELERY FAMILY, THE FRUIT OF THE PLANT
IS CALLED "ANISEED" . IT GIVES OUT A AROMATIC FLAVOR AND IS KNOWN TO
CURE INDIGESTION SO ADDED TO CURRIES AND OTHER DISHES ALSO.
2.BETEL LEAVES ARE AROMATIC CREEPER, ITS LEAVES ARE HEART SHAPED
AND IT HAS DEODORANT QUALITY. IT IS CHEWED AS A MOUTH FRESHNER
AFTER MEALS AS IT SWEETENS THE BREATH.
3.CORIANDER IS A PERENNIAL HERB, IT IS SWEET SMELLING, ITS LEAVES ARE GREEN AND ITS SEEDS ARE DRIED WHEN RIPE MADE INTO POWDER ,USED IN COOKING.
4.CURRY LEAVES ARE BEAUTIFUL , AROMATIC SHRUB, ITS LEAVES USED IN COOKING FOR FLAVOR . IT IS A "FLAVORING AGENT" IN VARIOUS INDIAN COOKING.
5.CLOVE IS AN ANTISEPTIC AS IT KILLS BACTERIA. IT HELPS IN TOOTH ACHE, FEVER, COLD|FLU ALSO.
6.FENUGREEK (METHI) HELPS FIGHT CHOLESTEROL AND KEEPS BODY CLEAN AND HEALTHY.
7.FENNEL (SAUNF ) USED FOR FLAVOR AND AS MOUTH FRESHNER AFTER FOOD AND VERY IMPORTANT IN PICKLE MAKING.
8.GINGER IS A HERB, IT AIDS THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, HELPS IN COLD|FLU,      MOTION SICKNESS AND NAUSEA.
9.GARLIC IS OF THE ONION FAMILY, IT IS GOOD FOR THE HEART, HAIR, FIGHTS CHOLESTEROL, AND BLOOD PRESSURE. IT IS CALLED A "SPICE WONDER DRUG", ACTS AS AN ANTIBIOTIC.
10.INDIAN GOOSEBERRY "AMLA" IS A FLESHY FRUIT, IT IS ROUND WITH A SEED INSIDE. IT IS USED IN MANY MEDICINES AND A IMPORTANT SOURCE OF 
VITAMIN "c". IT IS CALLED "WONDER" HERB AS IT GIVES A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE. THE FRUIT IS ACRID, REFRESHING AND WORKS AS A LAXATIVE ALSO. IT CAN BE EATEN RAW AND PICKLED ALSO.
11.ONION (PYAAZ ) IT HAS A STRONG ODOUR, IT IS A ROOT PLANT AND IS ENERGY GIVING. ONIONS CAN BE EATEN RAW OR USED IN COOKING AS IT IS ESSENTIAL.
12.ROSEMARY IS A SHRUB, ITS LEAVES ARE DRIED AND HAVE TEA TYPE SMELL. IT IS ALSO IN POWDER FORM AND ADDED TO COOKING.
13.TURMERIC IS FULL OF MEDICINAL VIRTUES, IT IS ANTISEPTIC, USED ON SPRAINS AND SWELLINGS. TURMERIC POWDER GIVES THE YELLOW COLOR WHEN ADDED TO VARIOUS COOKING.

Veena Sampath  says :- one of the benefits of fenugreek seeds that is not very well known is that it is a galactogogue i.e. it helps in breast milk production. Garlic also has this property.

****CHECK AND BUY THE VEGGIES****

****CHECK AND BUY THE VEGGIES****

SOME SIMPLE TIPS TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING THE VEGETABLES.
DON'T BUY ONIONS WITH BLACKISH SKIN RATHER BUY WITH PINK AND SHINING SKIN.

BUY FIRM AND A LITTLE UNRIPE TOMATOES.
SHAKE THE COCONUT TO HEAR THE SOUND OF WATER, IT IS A GOOD ONE.
BUY FIRM, CLEAR SKIN BANANAS AND AVOID WITH BLACK SPOTS ON THEM
BUY TENDER LOOKING LADY'S FINGER.
AVOID POTATOES WITH GREEN PATCH AND "EYES" ON THEM.

TWO CHEESE SPINACH STARTER

INGS: 3-4 Tbsp Onion, 1Tbsp Cottage Cheese,
3-4 Tbsp Spinach (cut finely ), 1Tbsp Cheese( grated) ,
8-10 Tbsp Bread Crumbs,one Potato boiled and mashed,
Salt and pepper pd to taste, 1\2 Tsp Oil.

METHOD: Put a pan to heat add oil, onion, stir for few seconds then add the cut spinach and salt , pepper pd to taste.
Mash the boiled potato add salt,half the bread crumbs and the spinach. Mix well, make 4 balls out of this.
Now take the grated cottage cheese and the cheese , add little pepper pd and make small 4 balls out of this .
Place the small cheese balls inside the bigger potato balls, roll well and coat with the bread crumbs, fry in hot oil. Serve with tomato sauce.

TYPICAL UPMA

TYPICAL UPMA
INGS: 2 Cups Semolina (Rava) ,
1 Onion chopped,
1Tbsp Oil ,
1\4 Tsp Mustard Seeds,
1 Tsp Urad Dal,
1 Green Chilly chopped,
Few Curry Leaves ,
1-2 Whole Red Chilly, 5 Cups Water,
Salt to taste.
METHOD: Put the water to boil. Take it off and keep aside.
Put a pan to heat add the oil in that add the mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, green chilly, whole red chillies and the onion, stir for few minutes. Now add the semolina (rava), dry roast it and add the salt , the boiled water. Stir until thickens.
Garnish with green coriander leaves. Serve with coconut chutney.

USEFUL TIPS

TIP: AFTER HAVING SQUEEZED OUT THE JUICE OUT OF THE LEMON RUB THE SKIN WITH SALT ON COPPER, BRASS BOTTOM VESSELS THEY WILL SPARKLE...

 Mina A Joshi Then pop it in the dishwasher in the cutlery tray and it gives the dishes and the dishwasher a sparkle. Or live it overnight in the kettle and it gets rid of the calcium build up.

TIP FOR THE DAY: GET RID OFF OF BAD ODOUR FROM THE FRIDGE BY PUTTING FEW DROPS OF ROSE ESSENCE ON A COTTON BALL AND PLACE IT IN THE FRIDGE

 Mina A Joshi A couple of spoonfuls of coffee in a bowl also helps get rid of bad smells.

TIP: GET RID OFF FOOD STAINS BY RUBBING A SLICE OF POTATO...

LOVELY CUSTARD

LOVELY CUSTARD
INGS: 1 Cup milk,
1 Tbsp Vanilla Custard pd,
2-3 Tbsp Sugar,
1\2 Cup Fruits like Apple,
Banana, Chiku and Pomegranate.

METHOD: Mix in milk the custard powder
and put to boil, when it starts to thicken add
the sugar. Mix well. Allow to cool.
Cut the fruits into small pieces, add to the custard.
Put to chill in the fridge section and serve with a
drizzle of chocolate sauce in the inner wall of the
glass in which to serve.

CHILDREN’S DAY SPECIAL BUNS

CHILDREN’S DAY SPECIAL BUNS

INGS : 4-5 Small Burger Buns,

             7-8 Tbsp Baked Beans,

             2-3 Tbsp Onion (Cut),

             3\4 Tbsp Chilly Sauce,

             1-2 Tbsp Tomato Sauce,

             3\4 Tbsp Sugar, 1 Tsp Oil,

             Salt and Pepper pd to taste.

METHOD: Slit the burger buns into half,

apply butter, put in a pre heated oven at

150 degrees for 4-5 minutes. Check and

take them out.

Put a pan to heat add the oil, cut onion and

Stir. Now add the baked beans, chilly sauce,

tomato sauce, sugar and salt , pepper pd to

taste. Put the baked beans on the buns and

top with grated cheese. Again put them in the

oven for few minutes.          

GIFT ARTICLES FOR KIDS ON CHILDREN DAY..

CHILDREN DAY SPECIAL

Children are the future,hope,promise and potential 4 a bright tomorrow..##***&&&& With kids around there is fun times, jolly times and happy moments....happy children day...

KID’S FAVORITE HOT DOG..

INGS: 2 Hot Buns,
1\2 Cup Mixed Vegetables(like Carrot,
Beans, Corn, Cauliflower, Babycorn, etc),
1 Tbsp Cottage Cheese (Paneer),
1 Tbsp Onion Chopped,
1 Tbsp Capsicum Chopped,
1 Tbsp Chilly Sauce,
2-3 Tbsp White Sauce,
1\2 Tsp Oregano,
1\2 Tsp Chilly flakes,
4-5 Tbsp Butter,
5-6 Tbsp Cheese Grated,
Pepper pd n Salt to taste.
METHOD: Boil the mixed vegetables until half cooked.
Drain the water. Put a pan to heat add one table spoon butter, the onion, capsicum both cut into small pieces. Now add the boiled vegetables, chilly sauce, white sauce, oregano, chilly flakes, mix well.
Also add salt and pepper powder. Take it off the heat and add small cut cottage cheese. Grate the cheese. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees, Cut the hot dog buns on top leaving the sides, then scoop them out.
Apply butter all over the buns and put the vegetable filling inside and top it with the cheese and put in hot oven until the cheese melts.

JEERA RICE

JEERA  RICE

INGS: 5 Cups Cooked Rice,

            3 Onions , Sliced ,

            3 Green Chilly, Slit,

            2Tbsp  Oil,

            2 Tsp Cumin Seeds, (jeera),

            2 Tsp  Cumin Powder, (jeera),

             Salt to taste.

METHOD: Put a pan to heat add the oil,

cumin seeds and the green chillies, also add

finely sliced onions, stir until turn brown in color.

Sprinkle some salt. Now add the cooked rice, cumin

powder and salt to taste. Serve with any type of dal.