Topic started by Bhargavi Raj (@ 1cust213.tnt1.bloomington.il.da.uu.net) on Tue Jan 29 15:34:59 .
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RECIPE 1) COCONUT RICE
MICROWAVE COCONUT RICE
INGREDIANTS:
Basmati rice 1 cup
Mustard seeds 1 tsp.
Peanuts(roasted & shelled) ½ cup
Curry leaves 10 nos.
Green chilies(seeded & chopped) 2 nos.
Garlic(chopped fine) 1 tbsp. (OPTIONAL)
Coconut(grated) ½ cup (OR FREEZED GRATEED COCONUT)
Turmeric powder ¼ tsp. (OPTIONAL)
Lemon juice 2 tbsps.
Coriander leaves(chopped) 2 tbsps.
Water 2 cups
Oil 3 tbsps.
Salt to taste
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Method:
1.Wash and soak the rice for 1 hour. Drain well.
2.In an microwave proof bowl add oil, peanuts, mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies and garlic. Cover with a paper towel and cook on micro high for 4 minutes.
3.Add the rice, turmeric and water and cook on micro high for 10 minutes.
4.Mix and cook again for 2 minutes.
5.Add the grated coconut, coriander, lemon juice and salt. Mix with a fork.
6.Cook covered futher on Micro low for 2 minutes.
SERVE HOT WITH PAPADUMS/chutney.
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RECIPE 2)MUSHROOM ALMOND SOUP
for the cold winter evenings & for people suffering from irritating cough & sore throat,herez a very fast & healthy microwave reciepe.
Microwave mushroom& almond soup:
ingredients:
Mushroom(sliced) 225 gms.
Almonds(blanched & finely chopped) 10-12 nos.
Butter 25 gms.
Onion(chopped) 1 no.
Chicken stock 600 ml.
Cornflour 1 tbsp.
Cream 4 tbsps.
Milk 150 ml.
Salt and pepper to taste
method:1.Take a large microwave proof bowl and place chopped onions and butter in it. Cover and cook on micro high for 3 minutes.
2.Add the chicken stock, mushroom and almonds and cook on micro high for 15 minutes.
3.Mix the cornflour with little milk. Then stir in the remaining milk. Add to the mushroom mixture.
4.Cook on micro high for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5.Serve hot with cream swirled on top.
TIP: If you want the soup to be more thick, add more cornflour.
Now the winter will be warmer & cosier with such easy & healthy food to eat.Enjoy!
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RECIPE 3)BHINDI MASALA
Spicy Bhindi masala is a nice treat which can be served with almost all kinds of bread such as nan,roti,paratha.
herez a fast reciepe:
Ingredients:
Lady finger(Bhendi) 250 gms.
Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp.
Coriander seeds 2 tsps.
Red chilies(whole) 2 nos.
Green chilies(chopped) 2 nos.
Kastoori methi 1 tsp.
Tomatoes(chopped) ½ cup
Garam masala 1 tsp.
Oil 2 tbsps.
Salt to taste
Method:
1.Pound the coriander seeds and red chilies coarsley.
2.In a casserole, add oil, ginger garlic paste, pounded masala and green chillies and cook on micro high for 6 mins.
3.Add the lady finger, stir well, cover and cook on micro high for 7 min.
4.Add the chopped tomatoes, kastoori meethi, garam masala and salt.Mix well and cook on micro for 6 mins.
5.Serve hot .
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Recipe 4) Khadai paneer
IngredientsPaneer 250 gms
Capsicum 3 nos.
Coriander powder 2 tsps.
Garam masala 1 tsp.
Red chili powder 1 tsp.
Ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp.
Tomatoes(chopped) 2 cups
Coriander leaves (chopped) ¼ cup
Kastori methi(fenugreek) 1 tbsp.
Oil 3 tbsps.
Salt to taste
Method:
1.Cut the paneer and capsicum into 1 1/2 cm cubes.
2.In an microwave proof dish add oil, capsicum, ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes, coriander and chilly powder. Cover and cook on micro high for 6 minutes.
3.Add the paneer, salt, garam masala and kastoori methi. Mix well and cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
4.Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves.
Now serve your guests with this royal treat so delicious & very fast to make!
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