Rava (Rawa) Pongal is a type of healthy upma because it’s made with protein packed mung daal. The mung daal also provides great texture to the normally soft sooji upma. Try this delicious and comforting recipe (courtesy of Girija Challa) for your next weekend breakfast or brunch. (more…)
Rava (Rawa) Pongal is a type of healthy upma because it’s made with protein packed mung daal. The mung daal also provides great texture to the normally soft sooji upma. Try this delicious and comforting recipe (courtesy of Girija Challa) for your next weekend breakfast or brunch. (more…)
For the holidays and for parties, we always need recipes that can be made ahead and kept aside. Make this Pizza Dip ahead of time and bake it right before you are ready to serve it. You’ll have your family and guests licking their fingers. It is also perfect for the winter season when you want a warm dip to compensate for the cold outside. And it’s cheese…who does not like cheese? (more…)
For the holidays and for parties, we always need recipes that can be made ahead and kept aside. Make this Pizza Dip ahead of time and bake it right before you are ready to serve it. You’ll have your family and guests licking their fingers. It is also perfect for the winter season when you want a warm dip to compensate for the cold outside. And it’s cheese…who does not like cheese? (more…)
Gourmet desserts don’t have to be as hard to make as they’ll seem to your guests. Try this easy recipe for Buttered Walnut Mousse that you can make ahead of time and assemble right before your party…it’s finger-licking good! (more…)
Gourmet desserts don’t have to be as hard to make as they’ll seem to your guests. Try this easy recipe for Buttered Walnut Mousse that you can make ahead of time and assemble right before your party…it’s finger-licking good! (more…)
Guacamole is a great addition to a Mexican meal, it adds a great dimension and a flavor that is unparalleled to anything else. The smooth texture of the avocados, the medley of color and an amazing flavor are all brought together in this one side dish! Enjoy this Guacamole recipe as a dip with tortillas chips or as an accompaniment to your Mexican fare. (more…)
Guacamole is a great addition to a Mexican meal, it adds a great dimension and a flavor that is unparalleled to anything else. The smooth texture of avocados, the medley of color and an amazing flavor are all brought together in this one side dish! Enjoy this Guacamole recipe as a dip with tortillas chips or as an accompaniment to your Mexican fare. (more…)
Mexican cuisine is always a favorite for the Indian palate as it has so many similar flavors – cumin, coriander, garlic, chili, etc. Try this easy Bean and Cheese Enchiladas recipe made with corn tortillas and a homemade enchilada sauce. Combine the enchiladas with some guacamole, chips and salsa and Spanish rice and you have a complete meal. (more…)
Mexican cuisine is always a favorite for the Indian palate as it has so many similar flavors – cumin, coriander, garlic, chili, etc. Try this easy Bean and Cheese Enchiladas recipe made with corn tortillas and a homemade enchilada sauce. Combine the enchiladas with some guacamole, chips and salsa and Spanish rice and you have a complete meal. (more…)
Wholesome and hearty, tasty and flavorful Refried Beans can make the dish! An essential part of a Mexican meal, it is used in a lot of different dishes – Enchiladas, Tacos, 7-Layer Dip, Nachos… only to name a few. Great way to add in the proteins to your diet. Enjoy a great addition to our Mexican Cuisine.
Wholesome and hearty, tasty and flavorful Refried Beans can make the dish! An essential part of a Mexican meal, it is used in a lot of different dishes – Enchiladas, Tacos, 7-Layer Dip, Nachos… only to name a few. Great way to add in the proteins to your diet. Enjoy a great addition to our Mexican Cuisine.
Ingredients:
Canned Refried Beans – 2, 16 oz cans
Oil – 2 tbsp
Onions – 1 medium, chopped
Green Chillies – to taste, finely chopped
Taco Seasoning – 1 tbsp
Water – 1/4 cup or as needed
Salt – to taste
Lemon/Lime juice – to taste
Method:
1. In a pan, heat Oil on medium heat.
2. Once hot, add in the Onions and the Green Chillies.
3. Cook till the Onions get a little color.
4. Add in the Taco Seasoning and mix.
5. Add a little Water to avoid the spices from burning and cook.
6. Add in the Beans and mix well.
7. Add in Salt and Lime/Lemon Juice and bring to boil.
8. Once it comes to a boil, take it off the flame and it’s ready to serve.
Buying a whole head of lettuce is so much cheaper than out of a bag! But what should you do to extend the life of that whole head tha you bring home? Here we show you a way of extending the life of the leaves. Simple and fun! Enjoy your lettuce for a lot longer…
Life wouldn’t be the same without Salsa – the dance and the dip, both amazing. Here we are going to talk about the ‘dip’ or the condiment that is the highlight to of any Mexican meal. Fresh, delicious, easy, satisfying and fantastic! You’ll never want to eat out of a bottle again! Thanks, Sangita for this great recipe.
Now for the other ‘salsa’, the dance, we think we’ll just leave that to the pros…
Enjoy!
Life wouldn’t be the same without Salsa – the dance and the dip, both amazing. Here we are going to talk about the ‘dip’ or the condiment that is the highlight to of any Mexican meal. Fresh, delicious, easy, satisfying and fantastic! You’ll never want to eat out of a bottle again! Thanks, Sangita for this great recipe.
Now for the other ‘salsa’, the dance, we think we’ll just leave that to the pros…
Enjoy!
Ingredients:
Tomoatoes – 2 large, chopped
Onions – 1/4 large, chopped
Garlic – 4 large cloves
Jalapenos – to taste
Tomato Sauce – 8 oz can
Cilantro – 1 cup, chopped
Salt – to taste
Roasted Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
Lime Juice – to taste
Black Pepper – to taste
Method:
1. Add the following to a food processor: Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic & Jalapenos.
2. Blend enough but not too smooth.
3. Open up and add in Tomato Sauce, Cilantro, Roasted Cumin Powder, Salt, Black Pepper and Lime Juice.
4. Close and pulse till eveything is incorporated well.
5. Chill and serve with Chips or a great Mexican meal!
This great Penne Pasta dish is a sure fire hit with the whole family. The colors and the texture in the dish make it very appealing and inviting. The part that we love the most is that it is not masked with sauces and it allows you to enjoy the true flavor. Pair it with some Garlic Bread and you are off to a great meal…
This great Penne Pasta dish is a sure fire hit with the whole family. The colors and the texture in the dish make it very appealing and inviting. The part that we love the most is that it is not masked with sauces and it allows you to enjoy the true flavor. Pair it with some Garlic Bread and you are off to a great meal…
Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 20 min + 15 min (for Pasta)
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
Penne Pasta – 16 oz (approx 500 g)
Olive Oil – 2 Tbsp
Garlic – 4 large cloves, roughly chopped
Italian Seasoning – 1 tsp
Crushed Chili Flakes – to taste
Onion – 1 large, sliced
Bell Pepper – 2, sliced (your choice of color)
Sun Dried Tomato in Oil – 1/4 cup, chopped
Artichokes Hearts in Oil – 1/2 cup, sliced
Tomato – 1 large, chopped
Salt – to taste
Lemon Juice – to taste
Fresh Basil – for garnishing
Shredded Parmesan Cheese – for garnishing
Toasted Pine nuts – 1 tbsp
Method:
1. Boil the Pasta with water and salt and cook them as per package directions AL Dante.
2. Once cooked, drain and keep aside.
3. In a wok style pan, add in the Olive Oil and the Garlic and heat over medium flame.
4. Once warm, add in the Italian Seasoning by rubbing it between your palms.
5. Add in Crushed Red Chilli Flakes to taste. Cook for 30 seconds.
6. Add in the Onions, mix and allow them to cook for a minute.
7. Add in the sliced Bell Peppers and mix well.
8. Increase the flame to high and cook for a couple of minutes.
9. Add Salt, Artichokes and Sun Dried Tomatoes and mix well.
10. Add in the chopped Tomatoes cook for another minute.
11. Add in the Pasta and start mixing again.
12. Also add in the Lemon Juice and cook till the Pasta is heated all the way through.
13. Last but not the least, garnish with torn up Basil Leaves, Pine Nuts & Shredded Parmesan Cheese.
14. Serve hot with some Garlic bread.
Ragda Patties (pronounced as Pattice) are flavorful potato patties smothered with a zesty sauce made with vatana or dried white peas. It is then garnished with sweet and spicy chutneys, sev, onions and fresh cilantro. Ragda Patties, sometimes called Aloo Tikki Chaat, is a street favorite in Mumbai. Try this delicious recipe for a chaat item that doubles as a full meal. (more…)
Ragda Patties (pronounced as Pattice) are flavorful potato patties smothered with a zesty sauce made with vatana or dried white peas. It is then garnished with sweet and spicy chutneys, sev, onions and fresh cilantro. Ragda Patties, sometimes called Aloo Tikki Chaat, is a street favorite in Mumbai. Try this delicious recipe for a chaat item that doubles as a full meal. (more…)
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