Tasty Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Chicken

Total Time: 1 hrs
Prep Time: 10 min

 Cook Time: 50 min

Requirements:

1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
8 -10 drops red food coloring
1 (2 1/2-3 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces

Process :

1)  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place all the ingredients except the chicken in a medium-sized bowl; mix well. Coat the chicken with the mixture and place on a baking sheet that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the juices run clear and no pink remains.

Ref : http://indian.food.com/

Tasty Dhokla

Dhokla

Requirements:
 

• 2 cups Gram Flour
• 6 ts sugar
• 2 ts salt
• 1 ts citric acid
• 1/2 ts soda
• 1 &1/2 cups water

 Process :

1. Take all ingredients in a container.
2. Mix all ingredients with water in one direction.
3. Immediately pour the mixture into the pan before the foam goes down.
4. Cover pan with a perforated lid and close cooker. (Idli Pot)
5. Cook for 10 Minutes.
6. Remove the container and allow it to cool.
7. Cut in cubes and remove with spatula.
8. Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seed, allow to splutter.
9. Pour over dhokla cubes. Sprinkle cilantro leaves.
10. Transfer to serving dish. Serve hot or cold with green chutney.

 Ref : allrecipes.co.in

Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Cake

Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hrs

*Requirements:

1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed, ripe
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 1/8 cups sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups buttermilk

 

*Frosting
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/2 cups icing sugar

*Garnish
chopped walnuts

*Process :
 

1 Preheat oven to 275°. 

2 Grease and flour a 9 x 13 pan.
3 In a small bowl, mix mashed banana with the lemon juice; set aside.
4 In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
5 In a large bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and 2 1/8 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
6 Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 tsp vanilla.
7 Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
8 Stir in banana mixture.
9 Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for one hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10 Remove from oven and place directly into the freezer for 45 minutes. This will make the cake very moist.
11 For the frosting, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
12 Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
13 Add icing sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high speed until frosting is smooth.
14 Spread on cooled cake.
15 Sprinkle chopped walnuts over top of the frosting, if desired.

Ref: http://dessert.food.com/recipe/best-ever-banana-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting-67256

How to make Spinach Cheese Manicotti

Spinach Cheese Manicotti

Total Time: 1 hrs
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins

1 onion, minced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons oil

1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
1 (3 ounce) package softened cream cheese
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed, and drained
9 manicotti, cooked, drained on wax paper
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (3 ounce) package grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 teaspoons italian seasoning

Process::

1  .In a skillet, saute onion and garlicin oil and set aside.
2  . In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, cream cheese, half the mozzarella, half the parmesan, italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and beat until well mixed.
3  .Drain spinach with several paper towels and squeeze until spinach is well drained.
4  .Add spinach and onion to cheese mixture and mix well.
5  .Spoon this mixture into manicotti shells, using 1 teaspoon at a time.
6  .Be careful not to tear shells.
7  .Pour half of spaghetti sauce in bottom of 9x13 inch baking dish.
8  .Arrange shells over the sauce and top with remaining sauce.
9  .Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
10  .Remove from oven , uncover and sprinkle remaining cheeses over top.
11  .Return to oven until cheese melts.

 

 Ref: http://www.food.com/

Spicy Bourbon Chicken

Spicy Chicken

Everyone Wants Good Food .
Here a recipe of Spicy Bourbon Chicken..

2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup apple juice
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup soy sauce

Work Flow:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet.

2. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.

3. Remove chicken.

4. Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium Heat until well mixed and dissolved.

5. Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.

6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

7. Serve over hot rice and ENJOY.

Ref: www.food.com

Paneer makhni

paneer makhni

This dish is one of the favourite Indian dish. It tastes good with rice or chapattis. we always buy paneer packets and keep them handy in my freezer for emergencies.

Strawberries

strawberries

It's Always Better
When It's Natural....

United States is the largest producer of strawberries in the world

Strawberries require plenty of water is well worth the time and effort.
A fortnightly spray with seaweed fertiliser improves the vigour of the plants.

Nutrients in Strawberries 1 cup(144 gm)

Vitamin c-   141.1%
manganese--28%
fiber-- 11.5%
folate--8.6%
iodine--8.6%
potassium--6.2%
 magnesium--4.6%
vitamin K--3.9%
omega-3 fats--3.7%
Calories (46)--2%

 

 

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Onam

What is Onam?
Onam is celebrated in the beginning of the month August-September according to Gregorian Calendar.
Government of India has taken due notice of this vibrant and colorful festival. It promotes Onam internationally in a big way and celebrates 'Tourist Week' for Kerala during Onam celebrations.
Thousands of domestic and foreign tourists visit Kerala to be a part of Onam.

Onam Celebrations:

The most impressive part of Onam celebration is the grand feast called Onasadya, prepared on Thiruonam. It is a nine course meal consisting of 11 to 13 essential dishes. Onasadya is served on banana leaves and people sit on a mat laid on the floor to have the meal.
Rich cultural heritage of Kerala comes out in its best form and spirit during the ten day long festival. 

Green Vegetable

Green Vegetable is very good for health..
vegetables contain many typical plant nutrients, but since they are photosynthetic tissues, their vitamin levels in relation to those of other fruits and vegetables, as well as other types of foods, is particularly notable..