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BEVERAGES

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Banana Berry Smoothie Ingredients: :- 2 cups fresh strawberry halves :- 1 ripe banana, cut into chunks :- 1 container low-fat yogurt :- 1 cup ice cubes :- 1 cup water :- 2 tsp. low calorie soft drink mix, any flavor Method: Place all ingredients in blender container; cover. Blend on high speed until thickened and smooth. ____________________________________________________________________ Strawberry Milk Shake :- 1 cup of fresh strawberries :- 2 scoops of ice cream :- 1 cup of milk How to prepare this delicious smoothie :) Put the strawberries in a blender and puree it. To this, add ice cream and milk. Mix well and blend. Any choice of fruit or any choice of ice cream flavor can be used for different types of milk shakes. ____________________________________________________________________   FRUIT FROST Ingredients: :- 1 1/2 cups California strawberries, stemmed :- 2 small ripe bananas :- 1 cup peach slices :- 1 cup apple juice :- 1 tablespoon honey :- 1 cup ice cub...

INDIAN BREAKFAST

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INDIAN BREAKFAST Breakfast forms the main part--It is truly said for ood health go for heavy breakfast never skip it the reason we say it as breakfast is when we sleep at night it's almost 10-12 hours we are empty stomach so it's very necessary that your brain gets the energy to work.. the body feels very weak if you ever try to skip it. Here's are few simple and tasty breakfast recepies ____________________________________________________________________ Poha  Poha,Indian Breakfast   Ingredients: :- 2 cups poha (beaten rice) :- 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 green chilies, :- chopped finely :- Salt to taste :- 1 tsp turmeric powder :- 1 tbsp coriander leaves for garnishing For seasoning: :- 1 tsp mustard seeds :- 1 tsp curry leaves :- 1 tbsp oil Method: Wash the poha and soak in 1/2 cup of water for about 5 to 7 minutes. In a pan heat the oil. Add all the seasoning ingredients and add the chopped onions, green chilies, red chilies and saute until go...

DESSERTS

SANDESH :- 1/2 kg paneer :-1 tin condensed milk :- 2 tbsp full cream milk powder :- 2 tbsp powdered sugar :- 1 tbsp maida Method: Mix all the ingredients to get a smooth paste (you can use a mixer). Heat the mixture in a thick-bottomed pan. Once heated, reduce flame and cook on slow heat, stirring continuously for 15 to 20 minutes or till dry dough. Pour onto a greased plate and cool. Cut into desired shapes. _____________________________________________________________________ MALPUA Ingredients: :- 1 cup milk :- 1 tsp black cardamom :- 4 tbsp flour :- 2 tbsp powdered sugar Method: Mix the sugar and milk well and when the sugar is dissolved add the flour and form a batter. Beat the batter till smooth and add the rest of the ingredients. Heat enough ghee for deep-frying and put two tablespoons of the batter in it and spread it into a thin round shape. Fry till golden brown and drain the excess ghee. Serve hot :) ____________________________________________________________________...

DISHES FROM HYDERABAD

LAMB AND RICE Ingredients : :- Spring lamb (cleaned, cut into medium size pieces) :- Natural yoghurt :- Pure ghee :- Basmati rice :- Onions (sliced finely) :- Ginger & garlic (crushed) :- Lemon Juice :- Almonds (ground) :- 2 Cinnamon sticks :- 4-6 Cardamon whole :- 1 oz Milk :- 1/4 tsp Saffron :- 2-3 Green chillies :- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds :- 2-3 Cloves :- 1/2 tsp Garam masala :- Salt to taste :- Coriander and fried onions to garnish Method: *In a large bowl mix the meat, yoghurt, almonds, chopped green chillies, ginger and garlic, salt, and ground garam masala. To the mixture add half a teaspoon each of chilli powder and turmeric. Marinate for at least 4-6 hours in the fridge. *Fry the onions in ghee until golden brown and crisp. Drain away any excess ghee and then remove the onions and spread over a large plate. *In a large pan half fill with water and add salt, whole garam masala and one green chilli. Bring this to the boil and add the washed rice and cook until the water bo...

INDIAN HAKKA NOODLES RECIPE

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Hakka Noodles HAKKA NOODLES ·           Hakka Noodles is a delicious Chinese recipe. Ingredients : :-  2 cups Flat Noodles (also called Hakka noodles); boiled and strained :-  2 tsp Garlic (chopped)  :- 3 Dried Red Chilies :-  1 small bunch Spring Onion :-  1 small Capsicum (sliced) :-  1/2 tsp Vinegar :-  1 1/2 tbsp Oil :-   Salt to taste   :-  soya sause :-   tomato souse   Method: ·         Cut the spring onions into 1/4" pieces. ·         Grind red chilies and garlic. ·         Heat oil in a pan, add chilly and garlic and fry for a minute. ·         Now add capsicum and fry till it tenders. ·         Put spring onion and continue frying for 2-3 minutes...

DAL BAATI CHURMA

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  For daal : :- 2 cups rajma beans (soaked in water overnight with a pinch of soda bicarb) :-   3/4 cup whole black gram (urad) (soaked in water overnight with a pinch of soda bicarb) :-  3 onions, chopped finely :-  2 tomatoes, chopped finely :-   2 tsp garam masala powder :-   2 tsp chilli powder :-   1 tsp turmeric powder :- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste :-   2 green chillies, slit lengthwise :-   2 tbsp cream :-   4 tbsp ghee :-  1  cup coriander leaves, chopped finely :-   Oil :-   Salt To Taste For Bati: :-   5 cups whole wheat flour, sieved :-  1 cup ghee, melted :-   2 tbsps curd :-   Salt To Taste Preparation: *Pressure cook rajma and black gram till it becomes soft. *Heat 4 tbsps oil. *Add ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes and onions and fry. *Add all the masalas, salt. *Simmer till well blended. The gravy should be thick. *Knead a soft dough with flo...

Gajar Ka Halwa

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Gajar Ka Halwa   We require : :- carrots 6 (grated finely) :- milk 3 cups :- sugar 1 cup :- mawa 1/2 cup (powdered milk) :- khoya 3 tsp :- almonds 1/8 cup (chopped) :- cardamoms 5 (skinned and crushed fine) :- pistachios 2-3 (powdered) :- ghee 1/4 cup :- raisins 1 tsp Method: Cook the carrots in the milk in an open pan on a low flame with constant stirring. When the carrots are done, take them out and drain any excess milk. Add the milk powder(mava) and the sugar to the carrots. Heat the ghee in a frying pan, add the carrot mixture and keep on high flame until the carrot paste becomes golden brown and the sugar is totally dissolved. Add the raisins, cardamoms, powdered pistas and the almonds. Heat through and serve either hot or cold with cream on the side. _________________________________________________________________________________

Parsi Food

Tabuli  Ingredients: • 1 Small onion • 1 tsp Dry mint • 1/4 cup Olive oil • 1/2 cup fine Bulgur (a type of wheat) • 2 bunches Parsley • 2 Medium Tomatoes • 1/4 cup Lemon juice • 1 tsp Salt Method: * Soak bulgur in sufficient amount of water for 15 minutes. * Drain it well. * Put all ingredients in a cooking bowl and add oil. * Chill this mixture in refrigerator. * Tabuli is ready to serve. _________________________________________________ Dhansak  Ingredients: • 1/2 cup Toovar Dal • 1/2 cup Moong Dal • 1/2 cup Urad Dal • 1 Egg Plant (chopped) • 1 Broccoli (chopped) • 1 Tomatoes (chopped) • 1 Onions (chopped) • 1 Carrot (chopped) • 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala • 2 Green Chillies (chopped) • 4-5 twigs Coriander Leaves • 2 tbsp Oil • Salt to taste To Prepare Dhansak: * Mix toovar dal, moong dal and urad dal, and wash them. * Heat some water in a pressure cooker and add the dals, broccoli and carrots in it. * After 2 whistles, t...

Tabuli

Tabuli  Ingredients: • 1 Small onion • 1 tsp Dry mint • 1/4 cup Olive oil • 1/2 cup fine Bulgur (a type of wheat) • 2 bunches Parsley • 2 Medium Tomatoes • 1/4 cup Lemon juice • 1 tsp Salt Method: * Soak bulgur in sufficient amount of water for 15 minutes. * Drain it well. * Put all ingredients in a cooking bowl and add oil. * Chill this mixture in refrigerator. * Tabuli is ready to serve. _________________________________________________ Dhansak  Ingredients: • 1/2 cup Toovar Dal • 1/2 cup Moong Dal • 1/2 cup Urad Dal • 1 Egg Plant (chopped) • 1 Broccoli (chopped) • 1 Tomatoes (chopped) • 1 Onions (chopped) • 1 Carrot (chopped) • 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala • 2 Green Chillies (chopped) • 4-5 twigs Coriander Leaves • 2 tbsp Oil • Salt to taste To Prepare Dhansak: * Mix toovar dal, moong dal and urad dal, and wash them. * Heat some water in a pressure cooker and add the dals, broccoli and carrots in it. * After 2 whistles, t...

Gajar Ka Halwa (SWEET )

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Gajar Ka Halwa   We require : :- carrots 6 (grated finely) :- milk 3 cups :- sugar 1 cup :- mawa 1/2 cup (powdered milk) :- khoya 3 tsp :- almonds 1/8 cup (chopped) :- cardamoms 5 (skinned and crushed fine) :- pistachios 2-3 (powdered) :- ghee 1/4 cup :- raisins 1 tsp Method: Cook the carrots in the milk in an open pan on a low flame with constant stirring. When the carrots are done, take them out and drain any excess milk. Add the milk powder(mava) and the sugar to the carrots. Heat the ghee in a frying pan, add the carrot mixture and keep on high flame until the carrot paste becomes golden brown and the sugar is totally dissolved. Add the raisins, cardamoms, powdered pistas and the almonds. Heat through and serve either hot or cold with cream on the side. _________________________________________________________________________________