Green Masala Fish

INDIAN FISH CURRY RECIPE

 

Ingredients:

250 gms fish washed, sliced
1 cup coriander leaves chopped
2 tomatoes finely chopped
8 cloves garlic
2 green chillies chopped
1 tsp methi seeds
1 tsp coriander powder
A pinch turmeric powder
Salt To Taste
Oil as required.

Method :

 

1.   Marinate the fish in salt and turmeric powder for 15 minutes.

2.   Shallow fry the fish pieces, drain and keep aside.

3.   Grind the coriander leaves, garlic and green chillies.

4.   Heat oil, add masala paste and fry till the oil separates out.

5.   Add tomatoes, methi seeds and powder masalas and fry till the oil begins to float on top.

6.   Add about 1 cup water. Bring the gravy to a boil.

7.   Add the fish slices and cook for 10 minutes.

 

Source : Indian Food Forever

Indian Vegetarian Recipe - Stuffed Capsicum

VEGETARIAN DISH - STUFFED CAPSICUM RECIPE

 

Ingredients :

5-6 Capsicum (simlamirch)
2 boiled potatoes
2 tbsp boiled green peas
1 Onion finely chopped
1/4th tsp turmeric powder
Red chili powder to taste
1/4th tsp Garam masala
1/4th tsp Dry mango powder (amchur)
Salt To Taste
Oil/ghee for frying

 

Method :

 

1.   Wash the capsicum and boil them whole till they are tender (not too much), drain water and keep aside to cool.

2.   Mash the boiled potatoes.

3.   Now in a pan heat 2-tbsp oil/ghee and add chopped onion and fry till it turns golden brown.

4.   Now add all spices, mashed potatoes and peas and fry for few moments.

5.   With a sharp knife cut the stem of the capsicum and take out seeds from the top gently and add the stuffing in it.

6.   Now take oil/ghee in a kadhai and fry the stuffed capsicums on all sides.

7.   Garnish the bharawan capsicum with grated paneer, chopped coriander leaves and thinly sliced rings of tomato. Serve hot.

 

Source : Indian Food Forever

Indian Snack - Chilly Cheese Toast

Indian Snack Recipe : Chilly Cheese Toast

Ingredients :

2 medium sized onions
1 medium sized capsicum
200 gms cheese, grated
3-4 green chillies
2 tbsp cooking oil
6 slices of fresh bread
50 gms butter
Salt to taste

Method :

1.   Chop the onions, capsicum and green chillies finely.
2.   Saute the onions in the oil till transparent.
3.   Now, add the salt, green chillies and the capsicum pieces also and saute till done.
4.   Do not overcook the capsicum as it's flavour is best when lightly cooked.
5.   Add the cheese to the vegetables and stir continuously till it melts and forms a paste.
6.   Divide the above vegetable paste to six equal portions.
7.   Apply butter on one side of each slice and the vegetable paste on the other side.
8.   Spread the paste evenly on the bread slice.
9.   Toast on tava or snack toaster (with the buttered side downwards) till done.
10.  Ready to serve.

 

Source : Recipes Indian

Indian Salad Recipe - Sprouted Moong Salad

Sprouted Moong Salad Recipe

Whole yellow lentils are split to obtain moong dal. They are extremely easy to cook, need little soaking and are easy to digest. The whole moong beans and split ones are quite different and seldom interchangeable.

Ingredients :

1 cup  - Steamed Sprouted Moong
1  - Onion chopped
1  - Tomato chopped
1-1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4th tsp. roasted cumin (Jeera) powder
1/2 tsp. grounded sugar (optional)

Finely chopped coriander leaves

Red chili powder to taste
Salt to taste

Method :

 

1.   Wash and drain sprouts.

2.   Add Onion, tomato and other ingredients.

3.   Mix well.

4.   Garnish with coriander.

Note : Other sprouted lentils can also be used in place of moong.

Source : Indian Food Forever

Indian Pickle Recipe - Lime Pickle

Pickle Recipe of India - Lime Pickle (Achaar)

Preparation Time : 15-20min Cooking Time : 10min Serves / Makes : 2-4

Ingredients

Lime - 4 Cumin seed powder - 2 tablespoon Sugar - 2 small bowls Pepper powder - 2 tablespoon Garlic - 8-10 pieces Boiled water(after boiling chill it) - 4-5 tablespoon Salt - as per taste

Method :

1.   First boil the lime in a cooker for 10 to 15 minutes. 2.   After cooling the cooker, remove all the seeds from lime. 3.   Take these lime in one bowl,in that you can add cumin powder,then pepper powder,garlic,salt,sugar,and last boiled water. 4.   Crush all the mixture in mixer grinder, make it like a paste. 5.   Then take this paste in pan add again boiled water, and boiled this paste for some time. 6.   Cool it for some time. Lime sauce is ready. Tip : you can not use this sauce immediately.You can keep this sauce in a fridge for 2-3 days.

Pineapple Kheer - Indian Sweet Dish

Pineapple Kheer

Preparation Time : 15 mts
Cooking Time : 30 mts
Serves / Makes : 8

Ingredients

Pineapple pieces - 3 cups ( very finely chopped )
Sugar - 1 ¼ cups ( if the fruit is sweet )
Coconut milk - 2 no:s 200ml cartons
(You can substitute 2 cups medium coconut milk+1 cup thick milk )
Sago - 1 tbsp
Ghee - 2 tbsp
Cashew chopped - 2 tbsp
Raisins - 2 tbsp
Cardamom powder - 1 tsp
Dry ginger powder - 1 tsp

Method

In a pressurepan, heat 2 tbsp ghee, roast cashew pieces & raisins , remove, add sago & fry till they all puff up uniformly.

Add pineapple pieces & ½ cup water.
Close the cooker & keep the weight.
After the 1st whistle comes, simmer the stove & cook for 5 mts.
Cool, open & lightly mash for a uniform mixture.
Add sugar , dissolve on a low heat, stirring well.
Now add the second milk or 1 carton coconut milk mixed with 1 carton of water.
Cook, stirring on medium fire.
Add cardamom powder, dry ginger powder & first milk or one carton coconut milk & switch off the flame immediately.
Mix very well adding roasted cashews & raisins.

User Comments & Tips

This has an exotic taste & is our Desi version of Pina Colada !