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Railway Mutton Curry

posted August 17, 2010 in niyas's world

Source - Deccan Chronicle, Chennai EditionRailway Mutton Curry is a direct throw back to the days of the British Raj in India, when traveling by train was considered aristocratic. This very popular and slightly spicy dish was served in Railway Refres (read full article)

Assorted Pakoras | Fritters

posted August 17, 2010 in Indian Khana

Most of us like/love pakoda/fritters over a cup of tea.  I have tried so many times to post a pakoda recipe but it never really happened so this time I made up my mind I have, this was part of starter for a small together we had this Sunday.&nbs (read full article)

Chicken and White Bean Chili

Will this blog explode if I post one more chili recipe here? Probably. But that's a chance I'm willing to take. I've got a situation here.My fridge seems to be breeding poblano peppers. Like tribbles. Only greener and more tasty. I could swear (read full article)

Delicious Vegetable Chicken Fritters

posted August 15, 2010 in Tips For Delicious And Healthy Cooking

Today we all Indians are celebrating another year of freedom.. On this special occasion I want to wish all Indians everywhere in the world A Very Happy Independence Day 2010. Few friends of mine are coming to my place today to celebrate this day in (read full article)

Spaghetti & Meatballs

posted August 14, 2010 in Smoky Mountain Cafe

When I was in high school, during the summer between my junior and senior year, I had a part time job at a pizza joint near our home.  The owner's wife worked with us and told us her father was the retired Maitre D at Moran's Restaurant in the F (read full article)

Quick Roasted Tomato Sauce

When life, or your brother, hands you a bushel of tomatoes: make tomato sauce ... from scratch!While slow-roasted is all the rage, sometimes there's no time for slow. Sometimes you need quick. I often need quick. Such was the case on Saturday nigh (read full article)

Tamarind Chutney, Green Chutney, Mint Chutney & Red Chutney

posted August 11, 2010 in niyas's world

Recipe Credit - Vimla Patil ( Author - Dal Roti )Tamarind ChutneyIngredients1/2 cup tamarind paste1/2 cup jaggery1/2 teaspoon red chilli powderSalt to tasteMethodMix all the ingredients and gently cook till well blended and bright in color. You may a (read full article)

Madras Chicken

posted August 11, 2010 in Bo's Bowl

Madras chicken may not be an authentic Indian dish, but it can be found at every Indian restaurant in America.  If you don't normally make curries this is a great one to try, because it uses curry powder.  So there is only one spice to buy (read full article)

South Indian Mutton Fry

posted August 10, 2010 in Specialty Recipes from My(e) Kitchen.

IngredientsMutton-250gmsRed Onions large finely sliced-2Ginger and Garlic paste-2tbspCurry leaves-fewRed chilly powder-2tbsp( +/- according to taste)Turmeric powder-1tspSalt to tasteOil requiredMethodClean and wash mutton pieces. Pressure cook mutton (read full article)

Lamb Rogan Josh

posted August 10, 2010 in FoodForFriendsYeah

This is the very first curry I dared to make from scratch and thankfully it turned out very well! The flavours are quite rich and not too spicy, so you could add more chilli powder to suit your taste. Serves 4  850g shoulder of lamb, cut into bit (read full article)

Capellini with Pesto Alla Trapanese

posted August 10, 2010 in Sugar Pies

When most Americans think of pesto we tend to think of the green pesto or Pesto Genovese which is made with fresh basil, olive oil, pine nuts and cheese. However, the different regions of Italy (and indeed many towns) have their own pesto recipes and (read full article)

BBQ Fiery Asian Pork Roast Recipe

posted August 09, 2010 in BBQ Party

Ingredients 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spic (read full article)

Ten Cold Noodles and Pasta Salad

posted August 09, 2010 in Food: Cooking and Capturing

In my previous posts, I introduced ten spaghetti I tried in different restaurants in Taipei. For today, I'm posting my Ten Noodle Recipes I cooked and posted, not actually from the least to the best, but from the latest to oldest. When I'm only start (read full article)

Spicy Miso Pork Ramen Noodles

posted August 06, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

Yesterday I had one of those days where nothing got done. Actually, let me rephrase that.  Things got done, just not the things on any of my “To Do” lists.  It was one of those days where both of the girls seemed to b (read full article)

Lobia Masala | Blackeye Beans Curry

posted August 05, 2010 in Indian Khana

Remember my Plantain Shallow Fry recipe?  There was another side dish and I promise to post the recipe soon, so here it comes.  I make blackeye beans/Lobia in many way and it's never the same, this recipe I adapted from Priya's Rajm (read full article)

Veggie Pizza Burgers

posted August 04, 2010 in Confessions of a Serial Baker

This was a quick mid-week dinner one night...I kinda made it up as I went along...Veggie Pizza Burgers 2 hamburger buns butter garlic powder tomato paste 2 Morning Star Prime Grillers veggie burgers 1 can mushrooms 2 mozzarella string cheese sticks s (read full article)

Chicken Biryani ( with Jeerakasala Rice )

posted August 03, 2010 in niyas's world

Chicken Biryani ( with Jeerakasala Rice )Featured here is a Chicken Biryani made out of Jeerakasala rice. Jeerakasala rice is a popular variety of aromatic rice used in Tamilnadu and Kerala. As the name suggests the grains are smaller in size like je (read full article)

Shrimp Marinara

posted August 03, 2010 in The Crock Pot Blog

A very simple shrimp marinara sauce recipe made in the crock pot. What You Need: 1 – 16 oz. can of tomatoes, cut up 2 tbsp. minced parsley 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 – (read full article)

Kerala Prawns Curry ( with coconut paste )

posted August 02, 2010 in niyas's world

Kerala Prawns Curry ( with coconut paste )Serves : 3 - 4You will need500 g prawns ( wash, clean and deveined )2 teaspoon oil1 onion, finely sliced or 10 shallots, finely sliced6 cloves garlic, finely sliced1/2 - inch piece ginger, finely sliced2 gree (read full article)

Sponge Gourd with Crab Stick Paste

posted August 01, 2010 in Food: Cooking and Capturing

No Recipe at all! Ijust sauteed garlic, onion, crab stick paste. Then add sponge gourd, seasoned with oyster sauce and ground pepper. Let it boil and thicken the sauce. Serve.I served this as side dish, eating with fried fish and steamed rice.My Meat (read full article)

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