Bagara Khana

INGREDIENTSBasmati rice 3 cups(washed and soaked in water)Ginger-garlic paste 1TbspnOnion 1 Big(sliced finely)Whole garam masala 3loung,1 inch patta,2 elaichi,1/4th Tspn ShazeeraGreen chilles 6Coriander leaves 1/2 bunchMint leaves 1/4th bunchGaram masala powder 1/4TspnSalt to taste.METHODHeat 4Tbpns of oil in a vessel and add the whole garam masala with sliced onions.Fry till the onions turn golden brown in colour,add the Ginger-Garlic paste and fry till it turns brown.Add the green chilles,Coriander leaves and Mint leaves and fry for a minute.Add salt and 6 cups of water with garam masala pwdr .When the water starts boiling add the soaked basmati...

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Special food on Janmashtami

Mirchi Bajji:Vankaya Pachadi:Thali on Janmashta...

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Masala Dosa

Hello Everyone!!! This is my entry for WBB-Combi Breakfasts .I have learnt this from my Mother-in-law. She makes it very tasty. I try my best ,to atleast come closer to her taste. This entry is dedicated to her. INGREDIENTSFor the batter Maash ki daal(urad daal) 1 cup Rice flour 2 cups Salt to taste Oil as required For the MasalaBoiled Potatoes 4 medium Onion finely chopped2Tspns Ginger-Garlic paste 1/2Tspn Rai1/2Tspn Zeera1/2Tspn DriedRed chillies4Green chilles 4 Chane ki dal 1Tspn Curry Leaves few Coriander Leaves 1/2 bunch Turmeric powder 1/4th TspnLemon(nimbu)Salt to taste Method to prepare the masalaHeat 2Tbspns of oil in a kadai and add...

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Kofta Pulao

Click to enlarge imageThis is another form of Biryani whick is hugely popular in Hyderabad. Its my personal favorite too along with so many other delicacies in Mughlai Cuisine.This is also my first ever entry to any event and I'm sending it to RCI: Authentic Hyderabadi Cuisine at Mona's blog Zaiqa. It also happened to be my older son's birthday and I thought what better way to celebrate it than with this fabulous pulao. It certainly bought a smile on his face :)Ingredients:4 tbs oil for frying onionsMarinate Mix2 cups yogurt1 1/2 tsp red chilli powder1 tsp salt1/4 turmeric powder2 tbs ginger garlic3 onions32-35 kofte/meatballs1 green chilli,...

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Kacche Gosht Ki Biryani

As-Salaam-Alaikum everyone., this is my best recipe for Ramadan.,hope u all will love it and make it for Eid -- HAPPY RAMADAN This is my entry for Ramazan Special and also for Mona's RCI:Authentic Hyderabadi Cuisine.INGREDIENTS1.Mutton(gosh) 1kilo 2. Basmati rice 5cups(wash and soaked in water for minimum 1hour) 3. Fried Onions 5big(half is used in the marinade and the other half for the layers) 4. Red chilli pwdr 1/2Tspn 5. Ginger-Garlic paste (fresh) 4Tbspns 6. Green chilles (grinded to paste ) 30 7. Coriander leaves 1 bunch(grinded to paste) 8.Mint leaves 1/2 bunch(grinded to paste) 9.Shazeera (whole) 1Tspn 10.Garam masala(fresh) 1Tspn 11.Curd...

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Qeeme ke Kofte

Click to enlarge imageOr Ground Lamb Meat Balls...is a very simple and totally Hyderabadi recipe. Now with Ramadan round the corner there's an upsurge in cooking activity, with elaborate Iftaars and Saheris'. So here I am with this excellent recipe which can be combined with a variety of gravies, cooked with onions or in the form of Kofta Pulao. Ingredients:2 tbs olive oil3 lbs ground lamb10 tsp salt6 tsp red chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder4 tsp ginger garlic paste2 green chillies, finely choppedcilantro and mint finely chopped as needed2-3 tbs garam masala*(2 tsp black cumin seeds, 20-25 cardamom, 2-4 sticks cinnamon, 10 whole black pepper,...

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Garlic Bread

This is for my cousin Nafay who has specially requested to post Garlic Bread. Since i dont know the recepie i got the below from http://chefatwork.blogspot.com/2008/07/garlic-bread.htmlI N G R E D I E N T S8 slices of Bread lightly toasted3 tbsp Olive Oil1 tsp Garlic Paste2 tsp Red Chilli Flakes1 tbsp Mixed Herbs2 tbsp Cheese Powder Or CheeseSalt to tasteMix the red chilli flakes, garlic paste, salt and mixed herbs with the olive oil and keep aside for 5-10 minutes. Brush the toasted slices with the olive oil mixture and sprinkle the cheese powder over them. Bake in a hot oven (450F) for 10 minut...

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French cut green beans curry

Simple and tasty to eat. I love the french cut green beans in frozen section, we get in stores like Giant, safeway, shoppers or some asian stores. They are thin and a little long. They taste wonderful and here is the simple recipe to make it fast and eat.IngredientsFrench cut green beansTomato OilJeera (Cumin Seeds)Chana dal - 2 table spoonsSalt to tasteRed chilli powderTurmeric - 1/2 table spoon or lessOptional:OnionsGrated Coconut (I used the frozen one we get in indian stores, you can use fresh also).Cilantro (for garnishing)Method of Preparation1. Take the french cut green beans and put it under water so that all the extra ice gets melts...

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Quick Fried Prawns with Spices

Click to enlarge imageAh finally a recipe to bring me back to blogging. I had been cooking of course but nothing spectacular and worth blogging. Plus I was just being lazy and enjoying the Olympics' season and on top of that the hot weather was also a reason for not staying in the kitchen for long!I had bookmarked this recipe too long. Its taste is a complete surprise and the flavor will leave you licking it up and wanting more. Full of zest and down right delicious one dish meal!This one is for you Kate...for pulling me back to blogging, time and again ;)Ingredients:1 lb shrimps, cooked and deveined1 tsp ginger garlic paste1 tsp red chilli powder1...

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Recipes with Mango Pulp

Hi allI know a few recipes with mango pulp which I would like to share with you all. Hope you like it too. One of them is Mango Milk Shake, and other is a sweet. You can get Mango pulp tins in any Indian store or International grocery store. So try them at your conveniance and enjoy. Mango Milk Shake: I love milk shakes, it has the goodness of milk and the flavor you want. I generally make milk shakes at home whenever I have fruits. So I shall post more milk shake varieties as and when I get do them from now. Mango Pulp Sweet: is ready in 5 minutes. This is very useful, when you have unexpected guests or when you wish to eat sweet and do not...

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