Sunday, January 30, 2011

Delicious Muffins Made of Chocolate & Vanilla


Ingredients: ( 12 Big Muffins)


All Purpose Flour / Maida - 275 gms
Butter - 150 gms
Sugar - 1 and half cup
Egg's 4
Vanilla Essence - 2 cap full (2 tsp's)
Baking Powder - 2 tsp
Baking Soda - 2 tsp

Dark Chocolate Bar - 75 gms / Cocoa Powder - 4 tbsp's
Walnut - 7 (chopped into small pieces)

Method:

Pre-Heat the oven to 180c for 10 minutes. Lubricate the Muffin Pan with a little butter and put aside.

Mix the Flour with Baking Powder and Baking Soda. Set it sideways.

Powder the Sugar and keep sideways.

Beat the Egg's and put it aside.

Add the powdered Sugar to the Butter and Cream it well. Use any hand whip and whip for at least 3-4 minutes, till you observe a color change of the butter from light yellow to white.

Add the flour to the creamed butter- egg mix and gradually mix it up with a made of wood spatula or wooden spoon.

Now put in the Egg's and mix the flour well with the additional ingredients. Add vanilla essence and combine well.

If your flour batter is so tight, add few spoons of warm milk and mix well. Pour the batter to the greased muffin pans and bake them for 25 mins at 180c. Check the muffins, whether its cooked, by inserting a toothpick on the muffin comes out clean. Bake it further for 5 - 7 mins if not cooked.

With the left over Butter, add the melted chocolate and chopped walnuts. mix up well and spoon in on the muffin pans and bake them for 25 mins at 180c. Sprinkle some crushed walnuts over the muffin batter earlier than baking.

Let the Muffin's cool down and decorate it with icing. Use Pillsbury Vanilla and Chocolate Icing for good taste. Had some chocolate vermicelli and decorated the muffins by means of that too.







Friday, January 28, 2011

Delicious Paneer Butter Masala Recipe



Ingredients:

Big Onion - 1
Tomatoes - 2
Capsicum - 1
Paneer - 150 gms
Coriander Leaves - 1 bunch or 1 cup
Cashews - 5 to 7
Chilly Powder - 1 tsp
Butter - 3 tbsp
Oil - 1 tbsp + 1 tbsp

Method:

Heat 1 tbsp of Oil in a Pan, and saute the onions and tomatoes. Fry them till they turn translucent.
Add coriander leaves and saute it too. Cold the mix up for grind.
Add Cashews to the onion -tomato-coriander leaves and grind them into a soft paste. Add little water to grind.

Heat 1 tbsp of Oil in a pan, and fry the chopped capsicums. After frying the capsicums, add the grinded paste to the pan. Add little water and let the mix boil. Add chilli powder and salt to taste.

Cut the Paneer into small cubes and add it to the pan. Add 3 tbsp's of Butter and close the pan with its lid and let the gravy boil in medium flame for about 4 minutes, till the oil emits on the sides of the pan.

Garnish with Coriander Leaves and serve with Chapatti’s or Vegetable Pulao.

I have used the Paneer as such, without frying. If you are going to use fresh Paneer, that’s not frozen, you can add paneer without frying.

If you are using cold Paneer, de-frost it in your microwave on high for 1 minute. Or put the paneer in a bowl of water for 15 minutes.

Immerse the paneer in hot water for 2-3 minutes, which makes the Paneer spongy.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Delicious & Spicy Mirchi Ka Salan




Ingredients:

4 Green Chilli's
5 Purple Brinjal's - sliced in round shape
Tamarind paste - 2 tsp's
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
5 tbsp Oil
1/4 tsp Mustard
1/2 Onion - finely chopped
Curry Leaves - 1 sprig
Thick Milk - 1/4 cup or Fresh Cream - 2 tsp's

To Grind:

2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp peanuts
1 tsp grated coconut
6 flakes of garlic
1 inch of ginger
1 tsp Cumin
2 tsp's of coriander powder
a pinch of turmeric powder
Juice of half of a Lemon

Grind the above all together into a soft and thick paste with 2 tbsp of water.

Method:

Heat Oil in a wide Bottomed pan, add spitted green chillis and fry them. After frying remove it from oil.
Then add round sliced Brinjal's to the oil and fry them for 5-7 minutes till they are cooked and turn into golden color. Just the once brinjals are cooked remove them from oil.

Add mustard, curry leaves to the oil and let the mustard boil. Now add finely chopped onion and fry them till they turn translucent.

Now add the grounded soft paste and mix with the onions. Add 2 cup's of water and tamarind paste and bring them to boil.

Then add the fried green chillis and brinjals to the pan and mix well. Let the gravy simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Then remove the gravy from the blaze and add 2 tsp of fresh cream or 1/4 cup of solid milk.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Cucumber Chicken Pita Sandwiches, Sandwich Recipes Online

Cucumber Chicken Pita Sandwiches, Sandwich Recipes Online

Cucumber Chicken Pita Sandwiches, Sandwich Recipes Online

The Lebanese Recipes Kitchen (The home of delicious Lebanese Recipes and Middle Eastern food recipes) invites you to try Cucumber Chicken Pita Sandwiches Recipe. Enjoy tasty Middle Eastern food and learn how to make Cucumber Chicken Pita Sandwiches. 

This refreshing sandwich recipe is a great choice for sweltering days when it's just too hot to cook. Simply top off a pita round with traditional ingredients like chicken, lettuce, and tomato, then dress with a creamy homemade yogurt and cucumber sauce. The dressing can be made ahead and chilled for up to six hours, so it's also a great idea for summer parties.

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/2 teaspoon dried dillweed
1/4 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
4 large pita bread rounds
4 lettuce leaves
6 ounces thinly sliced fully cooked chicken breast
1 small tomato, thinly sliced
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1. For dressing, in a small mixing bowl stir together yogurt, cucumber, dillweed, and mint. Set aside.

2. For each sandwich, place a pita bread round on a plate. Top with lettuce, chicken, tomato, and feta cheese. Spoon dressing on top. Roll up the pita bread. Secure with wooden toothpicks. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

3. Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare dressing; cover and chill up to 6 hours.

Recipe source BHG.com

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Baklava Recipe, Baklava Arabian Sweet Recipe, How to make Baklava Sweet

Baklava Recipe, Baklava Arabian Sweet Recipe, How to make Baklava Sweet

Baklava Recipe, Baklava Arabian Sweet Recipe, How to make Baklava SweetThis is a baklava recipe with cinnamon, walnuts and honey and filo pastry sheets. 
 
Ingredients - Makes about 20 slices
4 x 150g pkt walnuts, chopped
2 1/3 cups (300g) caster sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
20 sheets filo
80g butter, melted
1 1/2 cups (375ml) water
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tbs lemon juice
1/4 cup (60ml) honey

Preparation
Preheat oven to 180°C. Spray a 20cm x 30cm slab pan with oil. Combine 4 x 150g pkt walnuts, chopped, 1/3 cup (80g) caster sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon.

Use 20 sheets filo and 80g butter, melted. Make 4 stacks, layer 5 sheets per stack, brushing layers with butter. Put a stack in pan. Top with one-third of walnut mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with filo. Cut into four. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Stir 2 cups (220g) caster sugar, 1 1/2 cups (375ml) water, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 tbs lemon juice over low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil, add 1/4 cup (60ml) honey. Remove sticks. Pour over hot slice and cool.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Ahweh Arabi (Lebanese/Turkish Coffee) - Arabian Drinks Online Recipe

Ahweh Arabi (Lebanese/Turkish Coffee) - Arabian Drinks Online Recipe

Ahweh Arabi (Lebanese/Turkish Coffee) is famous around the world.

Ingredients:


1 demitasse cup of water
1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 heaping teaspoon finely powdered coffee (not instant)

Preparation:

1 Measure water and sugar in Rakweh (Turkish Coffee Maker).
2
Dissolve the sugar in the water by bringing the mixture to a boil stirring constantly.

3
Remove from heat and stir in coffee.

4
Return to heat and bring slowly back to a boil. When the coffee begins to rise up remove from heat. When foaming recedes return to heat and bring back to a boil. Repeat this procedure three times . The goal is to get maximum coffee flavor without over boiling. There should be a thick sediment on the bottom and a brown froth on the top.


Best way to Drink: Serve the coffee by pouring gradually into each cup to evenly distribute the sediment. You should buy a Rakweh (Turkish Coffee Maker - from a middle eastern shop) and adjust the recipe to serve more people.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Special Moroccan Mint Tea - How to Make Moroccan Mint Tea Arabian Drink

Special Moroccan Mint Tea - How to Make Moroccan Mint Tea Arabian Drink

Special Moroccan Mint Tea - How to Make Moroccan Mint Tea Arabian Drink
 
The Lebanese Recipes Kitchen (The home of delicious Lebanese Recipes and Middle Eastern food recipes) invites you to try Moroccan Mint Tea recipe. Enjoy tasty Middle Eastern Cuisine and learn how to make Moroccan Mint Tea.


Cook Time: 10 min
Level: Easy
Yield: 1 quart tea

Ingredients

4 teaspoons Moroccan or green tea leaves
24 fresh spearmint leaves, plus more for garnish
4 to 5 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
1 quart boiling water

Directions

Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Add boiling water to a teapot that holds about 4 cups water, and swirl to warm. Discard the water and add the tea, 24 mint leaves, and sugar to the teapot. Pour the quart of boiling water into the teapot and swirl once or twice to dissolve the sugar. Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes.

Pour the tea through a strainer into small decorative Moroccan glasses or teacups. Garnish each with several fresh mint leaves.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Lebanese Recipe Online - Couscous With Garbanzo Beans and Golden Raisins Recipe

Lebanese Recipe Online - Couscous With Garbanzo Beans and Golden Raisins Recipe


The Lebanese Recipes Kitchen (The home of delicious Lebanese Recipes and Middle Eastern food recipes) invites you to try Couscous With Garbanzo Beans and Golden Raisins recipe. Enjoy tasty cooking recipes and learn how to make Couscous With Garbanzo Beans and Golden Raisins.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 31 mins

Ingredients:


2 cups water
1 lemon
2 tablespoons garlic oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup couscous
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup golden raisin
salt and pepper

Directions:

1 Finely grate peel from lemon to equal 1 1/2 tsp, set aside.
2 Squeeze 2 TBsp juice from lemon.
3 Combine 2 cups water. lemon juice, garlic oil, and ground cinnamon in medium saucepan.
4 Bring to boil, simmer 1 minute.
5 Remove from heat.
6 Stir in couscous.
7 Cover and let stand about 5 minutes, until water almost absorbed.
8 Mix in garbanzo beans, golden raisins, and reserved lemon peel.
9 Cover and let stand 5 minutes longer.
10 Fluff couscous with fork.
11 Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12 Transfer to bowl and serve.

More Couscous Recipes:

Roasted pumpkin couscous
Moroccan-style couscous with roast beef
Moroccan honey chicken with couscous
Herbed couscous
Couscous 'N' Garlic Shrimp
Roast vegetable couscous

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Sunday, January 2, 2011

Famous Samosa Chat, Samosa Chat Recipe Online

Famous Samosa Chat, Samosa Chat Recipe Online

Samosa Chat is one of the favourite chaat recipes. It is the most popular chat recipe in all over India. There are very different ways of cooking Samosa Chaat recipe. I have also a very simple and different style of making it.

Samosa Chat can be healthy and delicious recipe if you collect all the ingredients suggested by me. It will take less time if you bring all the ingredients ready-made for the Samosa Chat recipe.

Samosa Chat Ingredients:

Murmure 50gm

Chopped tomato 2 pieces

2 onions chopped

Soaked Mung bean 1 cup

Aloo Bhujia (sev) 25gm

Garnished coriander leaves 1 spoon

Garnished Pudina leaves 1 spoon

Chopped Green Chili 4 pieces

Lemon Juice 2 spoons

Chaat Masala 1 spoon

Dahi (yogurt) 1 cup

Coriander chutney 2 spoon

Pudina Chutney 2 spoon

Tomato Chutney 2 spoon

Tamarind chutney 2 spoon

4 Samosas

Red Chilli powder ½ spoon

Mungfali 50gm

Salt

Buy all the above mentioned ingredients for Samosa Chat recipe from your nearest market.


Famous Samosa Chat, Samosa Chat Recipe Online Ingredients for Samosa Chaat RecipeCollect all the ingredients for Samosa Chat. These should be garnished and chopped according to their own value.


Famous Samosa Chat, Samosa Chat Recipe Online Samosa Chaat IngredientsMix all the ingredients of Samosa Chaat except Samosa, masala, Dahi and all types of Chutney.

Samosa Famous Samosa Chat, Samosa Chat Recipe OnlineBring out all the ingredients of Samosa. Make it blank. Keep it separate. Now, fill all the mix ingredients in the blank Samosas.


Famous Samosa Chat, Samosa Chat Recipe Online Samosa ChaatFinally, Samosa Chaat is ready. Keep it in a deep plate. Cover it with the Dahi and all types of chaat masala. Now, add all types of Chutney on the Samosa Chaat. Add salt also according to your taste.

There is not to heat or cook anything for the Samosa Chaat recipe. It is ready-made Samosa Chat. Taste of the chaat is like never before. The chat is made by nutrition ingredients.