Indian Sweet Recipes - Pedhas

Serves: 36 pieces
Time required: 1/2 hr.

Ingredients :

500 gms. khoya (mawa)
300 gms. sugar
3 drops colour as required
8 to 10 pistas sliced
1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
cookie mould

Method:

1. Grate khoya, Powder sugar. Mix together in a skillet .

2. Heat on low flame, stirring continuously. Cook till mixture thickens. It should form a very soft lump .

3. Cool for 10 minutes.

4. Add cardamom powder & colour. Mix well .

5. Take a small fistful of mixture. Form a ball. Press into the cookie mould .

6. Turn out carefully. Press 2-3 slices of pista on the centre.

7. Repeat for remaining mixture .


Note on khoya.

Khoya is available in most Indian sweetmeat stores anywhere.
Making at home consumes time but isn't that difficult.
Boil milk on high flame in a large heavy saucepan till water evaporates ,
Leaving a soft lump. Stir frequently while cooking.

OR

Substitute with 1 tin (400 gms.) condensed milk and 1 cup milk.
Lessen sugar by 1/2. Boil till a soft lump is formed. Stir continuously while cooking.

Indian Salad Recipes - Panchamritham (fruit salad)

Ingredients :

Fruits - 1 banana,
grapes - a small buch,
raisins - 1 tsp,
dry dates - 2 pieces,
jack fruit - 2 pieces,
1 apple

Method :

1. Cut the fruits into even sized pieces.
2. To this add 25 g honey, 150g jaggery, 25 g ghee. Mix well.
3. Store in air tight container.

Indian Chat Recipes - Aloo Chat

This is a cool refreshing starter suitable for vegetarians.

Preparation and cooking time: 35 minutes.
Serves four.

Ingredients :

2 medium-sized potatoes
1 teaspoon French mustard
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chat masala
2 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon finely chopped green coriander

To serve:

lettuce, tomato, and cucumber.

Method :

1. Cook potatoes, in their jackets, in boiling salted water until soft. Drain and allow to cool.
2. Meanwhile put all the remaining ingredients into a screw top jar and shake well to mix, or put them into a bowl and beat with a spoon.
3. Peel the potatoes and cut into ½ inch (1cm) dice. Place them in a bowl and pour the dressing over them.
4. Divide into four portions and serve on a bed of shredded

Indian Chat Recipes - Chicken Chat

Preparation time: 10minutes.

Ingredients :

2 chicken fillets cooked as suggested.
1 teaspoon French mustard
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chat masala
2 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ garam masala
1 teaspoon finely chopped green coriander

To serve:

lettuce, tomato, and cucumber.

Directions :

1. Wash chicken fillets and cut each one into eight equal pieces.

2. Put three tablespoon of oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, a pinch of turmeric, and a pinch of garam masala into a saucepan.

3. Heat the oil for a few seconds until the spices begin to froth, and add the chicken.

4. Stir and cook covered on a low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked, stirring occasionally.

5. Drain of the oil and allow the chicken to cool completely before making into chat.

6. Cut each chunk of chicken again into four pieces and put into a bowl.

7. Place all the remaining ingredients into a screw top jar and shake to mix. Alternatively, put then into a bowl and beat with a spoon.

8. Pour the dressing over the chicken, stir gently, and divide into four portions.

9. Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce garnished with sliced

Indian Soup Recipes - Corn Soup with Vegetables

A soup with a Chinese touch.

Serves 6.
Preparation time: 15 minutes .
Cooking time: 30 minutes .

Ingredients :

1 can (450 grams) cream-style corn
2 level tablespoones cornflour
1 teacup finely chopped mixed vegetables (cauliflower, carrots, cabbage, onions, french beans)
½ teaspoon Ajinomoto powder
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cheese

To be ground into a paste :
25 mm. (1") piece ginger
4 cloves garlic
4 green chillies

For serving :
chillies in vinegar and chilli sauce grated cheese

Method :

1. Mix the cornflour with 6 teacups of water. Add the paste, corn and Ajinomoto powder and cook in a pressure cooker until done.

2. Add the vegetables, butter and cheese and boil for a few minutes.

3. Serve hot with chillies in vinegar and chilli sauce or with grated cheese.

Indian Soup Recipes - Moong Soup With Paneer

Light and nutritious.

Serves 6.

Preparation time : 5 minutes.
Cooking time : 25 minutes.

Ingredients :

¾ teacup moong
2 tablespoons finely chopped paneer
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
¼ teaspoon asafoetida
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 pinches sugar
¼ teaspoon pepper powder
2 tablespoons ghee salt to taste

How to proceed :

1. Soak the moong for a few hours. Add 6 cups of water and cook in a pressure cooker.

2. Blend the cooked moong in a blender. Strain.

3. Heat the ghee and fry the cumin seeds and mustard seeds. When they crackle, add the asafoetida and moong liquid.

4. Add the lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper and boil for 2 minutes.

5. Add the paneer and cook for 2 minutes