Vegetables
Methi
Methi Makkai parantha
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2007-01-15 05:52. Indian | Main Course | Paranthas | Vegetables | Vegetarian
METHI MAKKAI PARANTHA
INGREDIENTS:
250 gm maize flour
1 cup potatoes (boiled and mashed)
1 cup methi (fenugreek) leaves (finely chopped)
1 tsp green chillies (finely chopped)
1 tbsp coriander leaves(chopped)
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 cup wheat flour
ghee for frying
warm milk
salt to taste
METHOD
INGREDIENTS:
250 gm maize flour
1 cup potatoes (boiled and mashed)
1 cup methi (fenugreek) leaves (finely chopped)
1 tsp green chillies (finely chopped)
1 tbsp coriander leaves(chopped)
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 cup wheat flour
ghee for frying
warm milk
salt to taste
METHOD
Gajrela
Submitted by admin on Sat, 2006-08-26 08:07. Carrot | Desert | Indian | Vegetables | Vegetarian
GAJRELA
INGREDIENTS:
1.5 litre full Cream Milk
2 tbsp Ghee
200 gm Sugar
2 tsp Cardamom Powder
500 gm Carrot (grated)
For garnishing:
1 tbsp Almonds (finelycut)
1 tbsp Pistachios (finely cut)
Silver Poil
METHOD
Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan.
INGREDIENTS:
1.5 litre full Cream Milk
2 tbsp Ghee
200 gm Sugar
2 tsp Cardamom Powder
500 gm Carrot (grated)
For garnishing:
1 tbsp Almonds (finelycut)
1 tbsp Pistachios (finely cut)
Silver Poil
METHOD
Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan.
Stuffed Chilli Pickle
Submitted by admin on Sat, 2006-08-19 16:10. Chilli | Indian | Pickle | Vegetables | Vegetarian
STUFFED GREEN CHILLI PICKLE
INGREDIENTS:
6 cup Mustard Oil
1 cup Lemon Juice
500 gm green chilli
6 tbsp Cumin Seeds
4 tbsp Mustard Seeds
4 tsp Turmeric Powder
6 tbsp Coriander Seeds
2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
4 tbsp Ani Seeds
Salt to taste
METHOD
Dry-roast all the spices and then grind into a fine powder.
INGREDIENTS:
6 cup Mustard Oil
1 cup Lemon Juice
500 gm green chilli
6 tbsp Cumin Seeds
4 tbsp Mustard Seeds
4 tsp Turmeric Powder
6 tbsp Coriander Seeds
2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
4 tbsp Ani Seeds
Salt to taste
METHOD
Dry-roast all the spices and then grind into a fine powder.
Chilli Rice Sevai
Submitted by admin on Sat, 2006-08-19 16:08. Breakfast | Chilli | Indian | Vegetables | VegetarianCHILLI RICE SEVAI
INGREDIENTS:
14 Mushrooms (cut into slices)
6 tbsp Til Oil
100 gm Rice Sevai
4 tsp Red Chilli Powder
2 medium-sized Onion (cut into round rings)
2 green Capsicum (cut into rings or long strips)
some Curry Leaves
METHOD
Soak the rice sevai in hot water for 5-6 minutes or as per instructions on the packet.
Heat the oil and then fry the onion rings till they are translucent.
Add the mushrooms and capsicums, and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
Add the red chilli powder and the curry leaves and mix well.
Add the rice sevai and salt to taste. Mix well and serve as a snack.
Cabbage, Chilli Rolls In White Sauce
Submitted by admin on Sat, 2006-08-19 15:58. Cheese | Chilli | Indian | Main Course | Vegetables | Vegetarian
CABBAGE, CHILLI ROLLS IN WHITE SAUCE
INGREDIENTS:
7-8 big-sized Green Chillies
4-5 tsp Oil
7-8 Cabbage Leaves
1/2 tbsp Maida
1 cup Cheese (grated)
1 cup Milk,
1 tbsp Butter
For stuffing:
1/2 tsp Anardana Powder
1 tsp Cumin Seeds Powder
3 Potatoes (boiled)
Salt to taste
METHOD
INGREDIENTS:
7-8 big-sized Green Chillies
4-5 tsp Oil
7-8 Cabbage Leaves
1/2 tbsp Maida
1 cup Cheese (grated)
1 cup Milk,
1 tbsp Butter
For stuffing:
1/2 tsp Anardana Powder
1 tsp Cumin Seeds Powder
3 Potatoes (boiled)
Salt to taste
METHOD
Instant Chilli Pickle With Peanuts
Submitted by admin on Sat, 2006-08-19 15:54. Chilli | Indian | Pickle | Vegetables | Vegetarian
INSTANT CHILLI PICKLE WITH PEANUTS
INGREDIENTS:
50 gm Peanuts (coarsely ground)
2 tsp Salt
3 tsp Turmeric Powder
500 gm Green Chilli
100 gm Mustard Oil
2 tsp Mustard Seeds
2 tsp Til Seeds
4 pinches of Asafoetida
1/2 piece of Dry Coconut
METHOD
Wash the chillies and dry these completely.
INGREDIENTS:
50 gm Peanuts (coarsely ground)
2 tsp Salt
3 tsp Turmeric Powder
500 gm Green Chilli
100 gm Mustard Oil
2 tsp Mustard Seeds
2 tsp Til Seeds
4 pinches of Asafoetida
1/2 piece of Dry Coconut
METHOD
Wash the chillies and dry these completely.
Chilli - Stuffed Sheekh Kebabs
Submitted by admin on Sat, 2006-08-19 15:52. Chilli | Egg | Indian | Starter | Vegetables | Vegetarian
CHILLI-STUFFED SHEEKH KEBABS
INGREDIENTS:
10-12 Green Chillies
4-5 Readymade Sheekh Kebabs (not fully cooked)
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 cup Breadcrumbs
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
1 Egg (beaten)
METHOD
Remove the stalks from the chillies and make slits in the centre, halfway through each chilli.
INGREDIENTS:
10-12 Green Chillies
4-5 Readymade Sheekh Kebabs (not fully cooked)
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 cup Breadcrumbs
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
1 Egg (beaten)
METHOD
Remove the stalks from the chillies and make slits in the centre, halfway through each chilli.
Pepper Relish
Submitted by admin on Sat, 2006-08-19 15:49. Chilli | Vegetables | Vegetarian
PEPPER RELISH
INGREDIENTS:
1.5 cups Sugar
4 Onions
2 cups Vinegar
200 gm Green Capsicums
1/4 tsp Salt
METHOD
Cut the capsicums and onions into very tiny pieces and keep them in a bowl.
Heat enough water in a pan and pour on the chopped capsicums and onions so as to cover them.
Leave aside for 3-4 minutes and then drain out the water.
INGREDIENTS:
1.5 cups Sugar
4 Onions
2 cups Vinegar
200 gm Green Capsicums
1/4 tsp Salt
METHOD
Cut the capsicums and onions into very tiny pieces and keep them in a bowl.
Heat enough water in a pan and pour on the chopped capsicums and onions so as to cover them.
Leave aside for 3-4 minutes and then drain out the water.
Crispy & Hot Lotus Stem
Submitted by admin on Sat, 2006-08-19 15:47. Chilli | Indian | Starter | Vegetables | Vegetarian
CRISPY AND HOT LOTUS STEM
INGREDIENTS:
2 Green Capsicums
2 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
2 tsp Red Chilli Paste
1 tbsp Cornflour
300 gm Lotus Stem
1 tbsp Flour
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
1 medium-sized Onion
METHOD
Scrape the lotus stem and cut diagonally into very thin pieces.
Rub with ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp of red chilli paste and salt and keep aside.
INGREDIENTS:
2 Green Capsicums
2 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
2 tsp Red Chilli Paste
1 tbsp Cornflour
300 gm Lotus Stem
1 tbsp Flour
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
1 medium-sized Onion
METHOD
Scrape the lotus stem and cut diagonally into very thin pieces.
Rub with ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp of red chilli paste and salt and keep aside.
Stuffed Tava Fried
Submitted by admin on Wed, 2006-08-16 05:13. Chilli | Indian | Main Course | Vegetables | Vegetarian
STUFFED TAVA FRIED
INGREDIENTS:
4-5 tbsp Oil
8-10 big-sized Green Chillies
Salt to taste
2 tbsp Cheese (grated)
For fillings
1 tsp Cumin Seeds Powder
3 medium-sized Potatoes (boiled)
1/3tsp Asafoetida
Salt to taste
1 tsp Ajwain
METHOD
Slit the chillies lengthwise into 2 halves.
INGREDIENTS:
4-5 tbsp Oil
8-10 big-sized Green Chillies
Salt to taste
2 tbsp Cheese (grated)
For fillings
1 tsp Cumin Seeds Powder
3 medium-sized Potatoes (boiled)
1/3tsp Asafoetida
Salt to taste
1 tsp Ajwain
METHOD
Slit the chillies lengthwise into 2 halves.
Breaded Chillies
Submitted by admin on Wed, 2006-08-16 05:08. Bread | Chilli | Egg | Indian | Non Vegetarian | Vegetables
BREADED CHILLIES
INGREDIENTS;
10 big-sized Green Chillies
2 Egg (beaten)
2 cup Breadcrumbs
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
For filling:
300 gm Minced Meat or Chicken
2 tsp Cumin Seeds Powder
4 tsp Oil
3 tsp Ginger Paste
Salt to taste
METHOD
For making filling:
INGREDIENTS;
10 big-sized Green Chillies
2 Egg (beaten)
2 cup Breadcrumbs
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
For filling:
300 gm Minced Meat or Chicken
2 tsp Cumin Seeds Powder
4 tsp Oil
3 tsp Ginger Paste
Salt to taste
METHOD
For making filling:
Baby Corn In A Chilli Jacket
Submitted by admin on Wed, 2006-08-16 05:00. Baby Corn | Chilli | Indian | Starter | Vegetables | Vegetarian
BABY CORN IN A CHILLI JACKET
INGREDIENTS:
6 Baby Corns
6 big-sized Red or Green Chillies
3/4 cup Gram Flour
1/2 tsp Kala Jeera
a pinch of Sodium Bi-Carb
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
For Marinades
2 Pods of Garlic
1 tsp Vinegar
2 Mint Leaves
2 Dry Red Chillies
1 tsp Coriander Leaves (chopped)
INGREDIENTS:
6 Baby Corns
6 big-sized Red or Green Chillies
3/4 cup Gram Flour
1/2 tsp Kala Jeera
a pinch of Sodium Bi-Carb
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
For Marinades
2 Pods of Garlic
1 tsp Vinegar
2 Mint Leaves
2 Dry Red Chillies
1 tsp Coriander Leaves (chopped)
Pepper and BeetRoot Salad
Submitted by admin on Wed, 2006-08-16 04:53. Chilli | Indian | Salad | Vegetables | Vegetarian
PEPPER AND BEETROOT SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
100 gm Bean Sprouts
1 Yellow Capsicum
1 medium-sized Beetroot
Salt to taste
3 tsp Olive Oil
Bell Peppers
1 Green Capsicum
For dressing:
1 tsp Fresh Pepper (ground)
1 tbsp Vinegar
2 tbsp Salad Oil
1/2 tsp Thyme
5 Basil Leaves (chopped]
1 tsp Lemon Juice
INGREDIENTS:
100 gm Bean Sprouts
1 Yellow Capsicum
1 medium-sized Beetroot
Salt to taste
3 tsp Olive Oil
Bell Peppers
1 Green Capsicum
For dressing:
1 tsp Fresh Pepper (ground)
1 tbsp Vinegar
2 tbsp Salad Oil
1/2 tsp Thyme
5 Basil Leaves (chopped]
1 tsp Lemon Juice
Orange -Flavoured Chillies
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2006-08-14 08:19. Chilli | Indian | Main Course | Vegetables | Vegetarian
ORANGE-FLAVOURED CHILLIES
INGREDIENTS:
2 medium-sized Orange
500 gm big-sized Green Chilli
100 gm Red Carrot
5 pinches of Thyme
80 ml Orange Juice
6 tbsp Oil
10 Fresh Basil Leaves
Salt to taste
METHOD
Cut the chillies into round pieces of around quarter inch thickness.
Scrape the carrots and cut them into very thin slices.
INGREDIENTS:
2 medium-sized Orange
500 gm big-sized Green Chilli
100 gm Red Carrot
5 pinches of Thyme
80 ml Orange Juice
6 tbsp Oil
10 Fresh Basil Leaves
Salt to taste
METHOD
Cut the chillies into round pieces of around quarter inch thickness.
Scrape the carrots and cut them into very thin slices.
Barbecued Chillies
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2006-08-14 08:07. Amla | Chilli | Indian | Starter | Vegetables | Vegetarian
BARBECUED CHILLIES
INGREDIENTS:
6 big-sized Green Chillies
6 big-sized Red Chillies
12 small-sized Onions
8 Baby Tomatoes
6 tbsp Oil
Salt to taste
For marinade
6 tsp Hung Curd
4 tsp Vinegar
4 tsp Oregano Powder
4 tsp Garlic Paste
2 tbsp Olive Oil
METHOD
INGREDIENTS:
6 big-sized Green Chillies
6 big-sized Red Chillies
12 small-sized Onions
8 Baby Tomatoes
6 tbsp Oil
Salt to taste
For marinade
6 tsp Hung Curd
4 tsp Vinegar
4 tsp Oregano Powder
4 tsp Garlic Paste
2 tbsp Olive Oil
METHOD
Curd Chillies
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2006-08-14 08:04. Chilli | Indian | Main Course | Vegetables | Vegetarian
CURD CHILLIES
INGREDIENTS:
200 gm Oil for frying
500 gm big-sized Green Chilli
For stuffing:
300 gm Sour Curd
4 tsp Salt
300 gm Urad Dal
METHOD
Cut the green chillies lengthwise into 2 halves and discard the seeds.
For making stuffing:
Dry-roast the dal, cool and grind to a powder.
INGREDIENTS:
200 gm Oil for frying
500 gm big-sized Green Chilli
For stuffing:
300 gm Sour Curd
4 tsp Salt
300 gm Urad Dal
METHOD
Cut the green chillies lengthwise into 2 halves and discard the seeds.
For making stuffing:
Dry-roast the dal, cool and grind to a powder.
Peppers With Crushed Peas
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2006-08-14 08:01. Chilli | Indian | Main Course | Vegetables | Vegetarian
PEPPERS WITH CRUSHED PEAS
INGREDIENTS
1 Red Bell Pepper
3 cups Peas (shelled)
1 Green Bell Pepper
3-4 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tbsp Coriander Powder
4 tbsp Tomato Puree
1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
1 large-sized Onion (cut into long, thin pieces)
Salt to taste
1 tsp Cumin Seeds Powder
1/3 tsp Cinnamon Powder
INGREDIENTS
1 Red Bell Pepper
3 cups Peas (shelled)
1 Green Bell Pepper
3-4 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tbsp Coriander Powder
4 tbsp Tomato Puree
1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
1 large-sized Onion (cut into long, thin pieces)
Salt to taste
1 tsp Cumin Seeds Powder
1/3 tsp Cinnamon Powder
Vitamin C Special
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2006-08-14 07:42. Amla | Chilli | Indian | Vegetables | Vegetarian
VITAMIN C SPECIAL
INGREDIENTS:
500 gm Fresh Amla
20 dry, Round Red Chillies
4 tbsp Sugar
300 gm Jaggery
2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
4 tsp Vinegar
METHOD
Make deep slashes with the tip of a knife on the amlas.
Wash and pat-dry the amlas.
Heat 3 cups of water, put the amlas into it and bring to the boil.
INGREDIENTS:
500 gm Fresh Amla
20 dry, Round Red Chillies
4 tbsp Sugar
300 gm Jaggery
2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
4 tsp Vinegar
METHOD
Make deep slashes with the tip of a knife on the amlas.
Wash and pat-dry the amlas.
Heat 3 cups of water, put the amlas into it and bring to the boil.
Chilli Paranthas
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2006-08-14 07:38. Chilli | Indian | Main Course | Paranthas | Vegetables | Vegetarian
CHILLI PARANTHAS
INGREDIENTS:
10 dry Red Chillies
3 cups Oil
for the powder;
10 dry Red Chillies
2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
METHOD
Heat the oil in a kadhai and add red chillies.
Allow the oil to be smoking hot and then put off the flame.
Let the chillies stand in the oil overnight.
Strain the oil, discarding the chillies.
Dry-roast the red chillies and grind coarsely to obtain chilli flakes.
Add chilli flakes and the red chilli powder to the chilli oil and mix well.
Prepare paranthas or naans and while they are still piping hot spread the prepared chilli oil mixture on the paranthas and serve hot.
Vary the proportion of the mixture according to how hot you would like your paranthas.
Serve with any vegetable or curry.
Spicy Masala Puris
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2006-08-14 07:01. Chilli | Indian | Main Course | Vegetables | Vegetarian
SPICY MASALA PURIS
INGREDIENTS:
3.5 tbsp Vinegar
12 dry Red Chillies
6 tsp Coriander Leaves (chopped)
8 Pods of Garlic
4 cups Wheat Flour
4 tbsp Ghee
Salt to taste
Oil for frying the puris
METHOD
Peel the garlic.
Soak the garlic and the red chillies in vinegar for 30 minutes.
INGREDIENTS:
3.5 tbsp Vinegar
12 dry Red Chillies
6 tsp Coriander Leaves (chopped)
8 Pods of Garlic
4 cups Wheat Flour
4 tbsp Ghee
Salt to taste
Oil for frying the puris
METHOD
Peel the garlic.
Soak the garlic and the red chillies in vinegar for 30 minutes.
Stuffed Chilli Curry
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2006-08-14 06:59. Chilli | Indian | Main Course | Vegetables | Vegetarian
STUFFED CHILLI CURRY
INGREDIENTS:
15 big-sized Green chillies
For stuffing;
1 tsp Cumin Seeds Powder
1 tsp Anardana Powder
300 gm Paneer (Cottage Cheese)
2 tbsp Oil
1.5 tsp Aniseed powder
Salt to taste
For curry:
5 tbsp Tomato Puree
3 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
8 tbsp Oil
8 tbsp Onion Paste
INGREDIENTS:
15 big-sized Green chillies
For stuffing;
1 tsp Cumin Seeds Powder
1 tsp Anardana Powder
300 gm Paneer (Cottage Cheese)
2 tbsp Oil
1.5 tsp Aniseed powder
Salt to taste
For curry:
5 tbsp Tomato Puree
3 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
8 tbsp Oil
8 tbsp Onion Paste
Chilli and Kinu Marmalade
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2006-08-14 06:56. Chilli | Pickle | Vegetables | Vegetarian
CHILLI AND KINU MARMALADE
INGREDIENTS:
50 gm Dry, Round Red Chillies
2 pinches of Thyme
a Kinu Fruit
1/3 tsp Salt
1.25 cups Sugar
1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
METHOD
Cut the kinu fruit into 2 halves and squeeze out the juice.
Retain the juice.
Cut the kinu peels into one-inch pieces.
Boil half a cup of water in a pan and add sugar.
INGREDIENTS:
50 gm Dry, Round Red Chillies
2 pinches of Thyme
a Kinu Fruit
1/3 tsp Salt
1.25 cups Sugar
1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
METHOD
Cut the kinu fruit into 2 halves and squeeze out the juice.
Retain the juice.
Cut the kinu peels into one-inch pieces.
Boil half a cup of water in a pan and add sugar.
Bharawa Red chilli Pickle
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2006-08-14 06:53. Chilli | Indian | Pickle | Vegetables | Vegetarian
BHARAWA RED CHILLI PICKLE
INGREDIENTS:
500 gm big-sized Red Chilli
1kg Mustard Oil
5 tbsp Salt
5 tsp Turmeric Powder
For Fillings
2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
4 tbsp AniSeed
4 tbsp Coriander Seeds
4 tbsp Cumin Seeds
2 tbsp Mustard Seeds
METHOD
Dry-roast all the ingredients for the filling and grind to a fine powder.
INGREDIENTS:
500 gm big-sized Red Chilli
1kg Mustard Oil
5 tbsp Salt
5 tsp Turmeric Powder
For Fillings
2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
4 tbsp AniSeed
4 tbsp Coriander Seeds
4 tbsp Cumin Seeds
2 tbsp Mustard Seeds
METHOD
Dry-roast all the ingredients for the filling and grind to a fine powder.
Carrot Sweet Heart Cake
Submitted by admin on Thu, 2006-08-10 14:23. Breakfast | Carrot | Indian | Vegetables | Vegetarian
CARROT SWEET HEART CAKE
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup Maida
125 gm Carrot (grated)
1/4 cup Butter
1/2 cup Sugar
1 tsp Cardamom Powder
1/4 tsp Clove Powder
1 tbsp Cake Fruit
1 tsp Baking Soda
METHOD
Mix the carrot, sugar, butter, cardamom and clove powder.
Add 1 cups of water.
Boil in a saucepan and simmer for about 5 minutes.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup Maida
125 gm Carrot (grated)
1/4 cup Butter
1/2 cup Sugar
1 tsp Cardamom Powder
1/4 tsp Clove Powder
1 tbsp Cake Fruit
1 tsp Baking Soda
METHOD
Mix the carrot, sugar, butter, cardamom and clove powder.
Add 1 cups of water.
Boil in a saucepan and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Chilli Bhindi
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2006-08-07 13:36. Bhindi | Indian | Main Course | Vegetables | Vegetarian
CHILLI BHIND
INGREDIENTS:
10-12 Bhindis
1 tsp Garlic (chopped)
1 tsp Ginger (chopped)
5 Green Chillies
1 Capsicum
1 tbsp Soya Sauce
1 tbsp Corn Flour
2 tsp Vinegar
a pinch of Ajinomoto
2 stalks of Spring Onion Greens
3 tsp Oil
Oil for frying
Salt and Sugar to taste
For garnishing:
INGREDIENTS:
10-12 Bhindis
1 tsp Garlic (chopped)
1 tsp Ginger (chopped)
5 Green Chillies
1 Capsicum
1 tbsp Soya Sauce
1 tbsp Corn Flour
2 tsp Vinegar
a pinch of Ajinomoto
2 stalks of Spring Onion Greens
3 tsp Oil
Oil for frying
Salt and Sugar to taste
For garnishing:
