Alfalfa Sprout Salad
Alfalfa sprouts are quite popularly consumed on wraps, salads, and sandwiches. They are delicious and crunchy and being high in protein, they make for an extremely healthy snack. INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp Alfalfa seeds sprouted 2 cups Rocket leaves 3 tbsp Corn kernels 1 Red capsicum 1/3 cup Mixed berries (chopped) 2 tsp Black pepper 3 tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp Maple syrup 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Salt to taste INSTRUCTIONS […]
Kashmiri Shufta
INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup Cottage cheese paneer cut into cubes 1/2 cup hee 1/2 cup Almond 1/2 cup Cashew nuts 1/2 cup Big Rasins 1/2 cup Pistachio 1/2 cup Dry Coconut slices 2 cups Sugar 1 tsp Cinnamon powder 1 tsp Black pepper powder 1 tsp Dry Ginger Powder 1 tsp Cardamom powder 1 tsp Saffron dissolved in water Rose essence 8-10 Dry dates INSTRUCTIONS Soak all the nuts and raisins […]
Winter Jaggery
A healthy and energising snack, this crunchy sweet is packed with nutrients and will keep your body nourished throughout the winter months! Unlike the other desserts this is super simple to prepare as well. INGREDIENTS 500 gm Jaggery 2 tbsp Ghee 2 tbsp Carrom seeds 1/3 cup Crushed walnuts Pinch of salt INSTRUCTIONS Heat ghee in a heavy bottom […]
Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe
Excerpted from On The Dessert Trail: Around the World in Eighty Desserts by Monish Gujral, Penguin Random House India.Pre-order your book here: INGREDIENTS 12 tender, juicy red carrots 3tbsp + 2tbsp ghee 25 cashew nuts, chopped 2 cups full cream milk 1/3 cup condensed milk 2 tbsp seedless raisins 5-6 cardamom pods, crushed 6-7 saffron strands 1/3 cup sugar 3 silver leaves To decorate INSTRUCTIONS […]
Red Rice Salad
INGREDIENTS 2 cups Kerela Red Rice 1/3 cup Gram Lentil boiled and drained 2 tbsp chopped parsley 1 cup Broccoli boiled 1/3 cup Fresh Pineapple chopped For the Dressing 1 tbsp Red Chili flakes 3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp Mustard powder 1 tbsp Brown sugar Salt to taste INSTRUCTIONS Mix all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Mix all other […]
Watermelon Lemonade
INGREDIENTS 2 cup Watermelon cubes 2 tbsp Lemon juice 1/2 cup Sugar 1 tbsp Ginger juice Mint leaves 1 cup Ice cubes INSTRUCTIONS In a blender, blend all the watermelon and strain. Add the ginger, lemon juice and mint leaves and stir well. Add ice cubes and chill.
Banana Galouti Kebab
INGREDIENTS 1 ltr Milk 1 cup Raw banana mashed 1/3 cup Bengal gram boiled drained and mashed 2 tsp Black pepper Salt to taste 1 tbsp Full cream 1 tsp Coriander powder 1 tsp Cumin powder 1 tsp Cardamom powder Cooking oil INSTRUCTIONS Blend all ingredients in a food processor. Remove from blender. Consistency should be like dough. With greased palm make round kebab […]
Lemon Curd Short Bread
LEMON CURD SHORT BREAD RECIPE Warm and rich pudding INGREDIENTS 8 Lemons juiced 2 Lemon zest 1/3 Olive oil 4 tbsp Butter 1 cup Powdered sugar 2 Eggs whole 3 egg yolks Pinch of salt For the Shortbread 125 gm Maida(All Purpose Flour) 1 tsp Baking powder 45 gm sugar 20 gm Sugar powdered 10 tbsp Butter Pinch Coarse sea salt INSTRUCTIONS Mix ingredients in a bowl. Grease […]
Greek Watermelon Salad
GREEK WATERMELON SALAD RECIPE INGREDIENTS 500 gm Iceberg lett 1 cup Cucumber 1/2 cup Chopped tomatoes 2 cups Watermelon (cut into cubes) 1/2 cup Crumbled feta cheese 2 tbsp Black olives 2 tsp Pepper Salt to taste 3 tbsp Olive Oil 2 tbsp Vinaigrette INSTRUCTIONS In a bowl mix olive oil and vinaigrette. Stir in the seasoning. In a large bowl mix all the […]
Mango Tres Leche Cake
MANGO TRES LECHE CAKE RECIPE INGREDIENTS 2 cups Mango, peeled and chopped 2 Eggs 1 cup Flour 1 cup Castor Sugar 1 tsp Baking powder 1/2 cup Butter 1/2 cup Cream 1/2 cup Milk 1/3 cup Condensed Milk 2 tbsp Vinaigrette INSTRUCTIONS Pre heat the oven at 170 degrees centigrade Grease the baking tin and set aside. In a bowl, beat egg whites till soft […]
