Eggless Chocolate Bread Microwave

Try out this simple, quick and delicious microwave recipe. Ingredients :2 bread pieces3 tbsp butter1/4 cup drinking chocolate1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk2 tbsp brown sugar4 tsp chopped walnutsProcedure:Cream together butter and chocolate powder. Apply it liberally over the breads. Grill the breads till they are brown and crisp. Now mix together all other ingredients and pour over the breads. Microwave for 2 minutes. Serve immediately.Note: You can bake for 5-7 minutes at 180 degrees if you have an ordinary ov...

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Apple Cake Recipe

Ingredients 3 cups flour2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3 large eggs , beaten1 cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons vanilla3 cups finely chopped apples1/2 cup apple juice1 cup chopped walnutsGlaze topping for cake1 cup brown sugar1/4 cup butter1/3 cup whipping cream InstructionIn a large bowl combine flour, sugar, soda and salt. Make a well in the center and set aside.In a medium bowl combine eggs, oil, apple juice and vanilla. Stir in apples and nuts. Add the egg mixture to dry ingredients, just until moistened.Spread batter in a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes.In a small saucepan combine the brown sugar, butter and cream.Cook and stir till bubbly and all of the sugar is dissolved. Cool...

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Mishti Doi (Sweet Curd) Recipe

l Mishti Doi or sweet yogurt is a dish popular in Bengal and Orissa. But mostly it is difficult to make it at home as curd does not set well if you add too many ingredients to it. But you can make this delightful, creamy preperation at home by following this simple recipe. Ingredients: ½ litre full cream milk 2+ 3 tsp sugar  4 tsp raisins ½ cup curd  ½ tsp cardamom powder Procedure: Bring milk to a boil. Add 2 tsp sugar and boil till the milk slightly thickens. Add cardamom powder, remove from fire and allow it to cool slightly. Caramelise the remaining sugar in a pan. Pour the milk over it and mix well. Add curd into the milk and mix well with a blender. Pour into another container, preferably an earthen one and put a lid over...

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Aloo Posto Recipe

Try this traditional Bengali recipe today for dinner. Ingredients2 tbsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)2 tsp oil2 whole dry kashmiri red chillies, broken1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)4 cups boiled potato cubessalt to taste InstructionsHeat a non-stick pan and dry roast the poppy seeds till they turn pink. Coarsely grind them in a mixer and keep aside.Heat the oil in the same pan, add the red chillies, turmeric powder and ground poppy seeds and sauté for a minute.Add the potatoes and salt and sauté for 2 to 3 more minutes. Serve h...

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Aloo Potol Recipe

Check out the delicious aloo potol this season. Ingredients:  • 2 cups Potol (Parval), sliced in chunks  • 2 cups of Potatoes, peeled and sliced in chucks  • ¼ cup coarsely pounded Peanuts, roasted  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder  • 1 tsp Dry Mango Powder (Amchur Powder)  • 1 tbsp Garam Masala Powder  • 2 tbsp Gram Flour (Besan/Chick Pea Flour)  • ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, chopped for garnishing  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (Sunflower Oil)  • Salt to taste Procedure: • In a pan, heat the oil and add potatoes, potol, salt and all the other spices, except gram flour, peanuts and chopped coriander.  • Sauté the ingredients and simmer...

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Doi Begun Recipe

This traditional Bengali dish is made of yoghurt and brinjals. Savour it rice or chapattis or even hot puris. Ingredients 4 small Brinjals (Eggplants) 1 bunch of fresh green leafy coriander 1 tbsp freshly ground roasted cumin powder 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tbsp Red chilli powder Salt to taste 2-4 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp Turmeric powder Vegetable oil 2 whole dried red chillies 250 grams Yoghurt Instructions Cut the brinjals into about 1cm thick slices. Rub turmeric powder and red chilli powder and a pinch of salt on either side of the slices.  Heat a shallow pan, add a drizzle of vegetable oil and shallow fry the brinjal.  While the brinjals are in the pan, add the sugar, yoghurt and salt to taste to a kadhai on low heat.  Stir...

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Sandwich Layer-Cake Recipe

The sandwich cake is a rich sandwich with so much filling it resembles a cake.Ingredients3-4 eggs1 kg shrimps (with shell)4.5 dl (450ml) (1 US pint) cottage cheese4 dl (400ml) mayonnaise1 dl (100ml) sour cream2 loaves white breadsaltBlack pepperSprigs of dill or slices of lemon or lime for garnishChopped dill or parsley for garnish. ProcedureBoil the eggs until hard and peal the shrimps. Set aside some shrimps (about one third) for garnishing. Chop the remaining shrimps, which will be used for filling. This first step is only required for the shrimp and egg filling variant.Mix 1 dl mayonnaise with 1 dl sour cream in a cup or bowl, place in the refrigerator. Mix the remaining mayonnaise and cottage cheese in another bowl together with the...

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Chicken Breasts with Ginger Butter Recipe

Try this delicious Sunday lunch recipe!Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup buttermilk1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce3 tbsp butter, room temperature1 tbsp honey1/2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger root1/2 cup unsalted cocktail peanuts, finely chopped1 cup flour1/4 tsp garlic powder1 tsp seasoning salt1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper2 tbsp peanut oil  Procedure Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets wax paper and pound gently with meat mallet or rolling pin to flatten.In shallow dish, combine buttermilk and pepper sauce; add chicken and marinate 1/2 hour or cover and refrigerate several hours.In small bowl, cream butter, honey, and gingerroot; set aside. In shallow dish, mix together peanuts, flour, garlic...

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Honey Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

Serve this wonderful chicken recipe with steamed rice for dinner today.Ingredients1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces1 garlic clove, minced3 teaspoons olive oil, divided3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable blend2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon cold waterHot cooked rice InstructionIn a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken and garlic in 2 teaspoons oil. Add the honey, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is lightly browned and juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.In the same pan, stir-fry the vegetables in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. Return...

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Mushroom Chicken Soup Recipe

Try this succulent soup today!Ingredients 1/2 lb boneless chicken breasts2 cup chicken stock1 cup fresh mushrooms, quartered4 tbsp sesame Oil2 tbsp sherry2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Procedure Thinly slice the chicken breasts. Bring the chicken stock to a rolling boil and add the chicken and mushrooms.When the soup starts to boil again, and all of the ingredients float to the top, remove from the heat.Add the sesame oil and sherry and taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper if necessary. Serve in individual soup bowls and sprinkle the parsley on t...

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Mushroom Dum Biryani Recipe

Dum biryani with mushrooms is delectable and perfect for a dinner party.IngredientsFresh button mushrooms 15-20 medium sizedBasmati rice 1-1/2 cupsOnions 2 medium sizedGinger 1 one inch knobGarlic 5 clovesGreen coriander leaves 1/4 cupFresh mint leaves 1/4 cupTomatoes 2 medium sizedSkimmed milk yogurt 1/2 cupSaffron a generous pinchSkimmed milk 1/4 cupBay leaf 1Cloves 4Green cardamoms 2Black cardamams 2Cinnamon 1 inch pieceMace 1 bladeSalt to tasteOil 2 tspRed chilli powder 2 tspCoriander powder 1 tbspCrushed peppercorn 1/2 tbspCumin powder 1/2 tspTurmeric powder 1/2 tspGrama masala powder 1/2 tspKewra water (optional) 4-5 drops InstructionsScrub and wash mushrooms, drain and cut into quarters.Pick and wash basmati rice in plenty of water...

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Bharwan Aloo Recipe

The versatile potato with stuffing in it makes for a tasty dish!Ingredients4 medium sized potatoes, boiled, peeled and cut into halvesFor the gravy2 1/2 tbsp soya oil1/2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste2 tbsp boiled onion paste4 tbsp fresh tomato pureea pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)1/4 tsp garam masala1 tbsp tomato ketchup1 1/2 tbsp fresh curds (dahi), beatensalt to taste2 tbsp fresh cream To be mixed into a stuffing 1 tbsp finely chopped cashewnuts (kaju)2 tbsp finely chopped raisins (kismis)1/4 cup crumbled tofu (bean curd/ soya paneer)2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)1/4 tsp garam masala1/4 tsp chilli powder1 1/2 tbsp fresh creamsalt to tasteOther ingredients 2 1/2 tbsp soya...

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Chatuchak Fried Rice Recipe

Traditional Thai sweet and sour rice served with assortment of vegetables. Ingredients2 1/2 cups Steamed Rice3 small onions, chopped2 cloves garlic (lehsun), crushed1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)1 red chilli, finely chopped1/2 capsicum, thinly sliced1/4 cup boiled green peas1 tomato, cut into 8 pieces2 to 3 small brinjals, cubed1 cup bean sprouts6 baby corns, sliced diagonally2 tbsp tomato ketchup2 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp oilsalt to tasteFor the garnishlemon wedgeschopped corriander (dhania)InstructionsHeat the oil in a wok, add the onions, garlic, ginger and red chilli and fry for a few minutes.Add the capsicum,peas, tomato, brinjals, baby corn and bean sprouts and cook till the brinjals soften.Add the rice, ketchup, soya sauce and salt and...

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Broccoli Soup

Ingredients:Broccoli 500 gmsCelery Stalk 2 inches Veg Stock or water 4 cupsOnion 1 medium sizedGarlic 4 clovesLow fat milk 1 CupSalt and White pepper powder to taste Direction:Cut broccoli into small florets and wash well. Soak in salted water for ten to fifteen minutes and drain.Boil or dry roast almonds on medium heat till almond skin changes its colour slightly. remove from heat, cool it and slice them into slivers.Chop onion, garlic and celery stalk and add them to a pot of vegetable stock or water. Bring them to boil.Add broccoli florets and continue to cook without covering the pan. Cook for five to seven minutes or till broccoli is tender.Remove from heat, cool and puree it in a blender. Add milk to pureed broccoli and mix well....

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Masala Dosa Recipe

Looking for some change, try South Indian breakfast.Ingredients: 1½ cups rice1/2 cup urad dal Salt to taste 2 large potatoes 1 medium onion (chopped)1/2 teaspoon yellow split peas1/2 teaspoon mustard seed 1/2 teaspoon turmeric1-2 green chilli1 tablespoon oil Procedure: Separately soak rice and urad dal at least 6 hour or overnight in water. Grind to paste. Mix together, add salt with water to make batter.Leave in room temperature overnight. Mix onion and chillies to the thin batter.Heat pan or griddle with little ghee or oil. Spread the mix on pan in circular motion to make thin Dosa.Cook on both the sides, if desired. Heat oil. Add mustard seed, peas, onions and spice. Fry for about...

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Ginger and Lime Fish

How about some Spicy Fish ?  Serves: 4, Calorie: 132  Ingredients: 1/2 kg of thick fish fillet  2 tsp fresh ginger, minced 1 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp water 1/3 cup of lime juice (fresh)  Preparation: Spray a baking dish with low fat oil. Mix the ginger and sauce together with the lime juice, and pour the mixture over the fish and add the 2 tablespoons of water. Marinate for 20 minutes Preheat oven at 180 C (375 F). Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Garnish with herbs ad pepp...

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Ginger and Lime Fish

How about some Spicy Fish ?  Serves: 4, Calorie: 132 Ingredients:1/2 kg of thick fish fillet 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced1 Tbsp soy sauce2 Tbsp water1/3 cup of lime juice (fresh)  Preparation:Spray a baking dish with low fat oil.Mix the ginger and sauce together with the lime juice, and pour the mixture over the fish and add the 2 tablespoons of water. Marinate for 20 minutesPreheat oven at 180 C (375 F).Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Garnish with herbs ad pepp...

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