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Posted 08 Feb 2005

( Shami Kabab )
Ingredients

1/2 kilo boneless beef cut into small pieces Salt according to taste 1 cup presoaked dal channa 8-10 Whole dried red chilies 10 whole black pepper 6 cloves 1 bari illaichi 1/2tsp zeera 1 stick of cinnamon 2-3 green chilies 1/2 a bunch of fresh dhuniya leaves 1 egg 1 medium sized onion coarsely chopped 1 tsp ginger paste


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Method
In a pot put with meat,salt,red chilis,chopped onion,black pepper,cloves, bari illaichi,zeera,cinnamon,ginger and 3-4 glasses of water and leave to tenderize on low-medium flame. Meanwhile boil the dal separately until soft. When the meat has softened and water is dried completly add the dal and mix together. Remove from heat and let cool. Grind and add green chilis,egg,and fresh dhuniya. Form into kababs and fry. If you want to store them then arrange the formed kababs on a plate or tray without overlapping and put in a freezer for an hour. Then remove and put in any bag or box in which you want to keep. Freeze until needed.

Posted 30 Jan 2007

( Cola Pot Roast )
Ingredients

1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes 1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage 1 packet dry spaghetti sauce mix 1 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup chopped celery 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 3 pounds beef chuck roast 2 tablespoons vegetable oil


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Method
1 In a large bowl, break up tomatoes in their juice. Stir in cola, spaghetti sauce mix, onion, celery, salt, and garlic salt. Stir until spaghetti sauce mix is dissolved. 2 In a Dutch oven, over medium high heat, brown meat in oil about 10 minutes on each side. Drain off all fat. Pour tomato mixture over meat. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer slowly for about 2 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.

Posted 30 Jan 2007

~tasha~ says
French Omelet

Ingredients:


3 eggs
1 tablespoon unsalted butter


Preparation:
Mix eggs slightly. Heat butter in a small skillet until brown. Quickly pour in eggs. Stir lightly until set on bottom. Let stand over heat a few seconds to lightly brown bottom. Fold in half. Season with salt and pepper.


Nutritional Information:
149 Calories (kcal); 12g Total Fat; (75% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 296mg Cholesterol; 84mg Sodium

Posted 30 Jan 2007

~tasha~ says
Creamy Mushroom Soup ~ Velouté de Champignons


Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS:

1 oz. dried porcini mushrooms
3/4 cup hot water
12 oz. mushrooms (reserve 4 whole mushrooms for garnish)
1-2 Tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 cups vegetable broth
3 Tablespoons chopped parsley + extra for garnish
1/2 cup cream
fresh lemon juice
salt, pepper and freshly ground nutmeg

PREPARATION:

1. Pour the 3/4 cups of hot water over the dried mushrooms and let them sit for 10 minutes to re-hydrate.

2. In the meantime, clean and chop the fresh mushrooms, reserving 4 whole ones for a garnish.

3. In a large pot, melt the butter and stir in the pressed garlic. Add the chopped mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Remove the dried mushrooms with a slotted spoon and add the pot. Do not throw out the liquid.

5. Line a strainer with a coffee filter and strain the re-hydrating liquid. Add the strained liquid to the pot, along with the 2 cups of vegetable broth.

6. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.

7. Stir in the 3 tablespoons chopped parsley.

8. Using a hand blender, blend the soup. Stir in the cream.


To serve:
Season the soup with salt, pepper and some nutmeg. Stir in some lemon juice. Slice the reserved mushrooms. Ladle the soup into 4 bowls, top each with sliced mushrooms and some parsley and serve.
Posted 30 Jan 2007

~tasha~ says
Mint Chocolate Mousse


INGREDIENTS:

11 oz. bittersweet chocolate (Callebaut or Valrhona), finely chopped
12 Tablespoons water
6 large eggs, separated
1 stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter
4 Tablespoons Crème de mènthe

PREPARATION:

1. Heat the water in a saucepan over low heat. When it is warm, add the chopped chocolate and stir to melt. Allow to cool.

2. Place the chocolate in a mxing bowl and beat at high speed for 2 minutes.

3. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter alternately with 1 egg yolk. (Start and end with 1-1/2 tablespoons of butter.) Beat the mixture until it is fluffy and lighter in color.

4. Add the crème de menthe and mix well.

5. In a clean bowl with scrupulously clean beaters, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks, adding a little sugar about half way through.

6. Fold the egg whites into the chocolate. Place the mousse in the refrigerator overnight.

To serve:
Serve in individual bowls garnished with some whipped cream and a mint sprig, if desired.
Posted 30 Jan 2007

( Beef finger rolls )
Ingredients

1lb-mince beef 1 medium onion (finely diced) 1 medium tomato(seedless finely diced) 1/2 tsp crushed ginger and garlic 1 tbsp bay leaf and cumin seeds powder 1/3 tsp baking powder


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Method
Mix well all the above ingredients and make them into finger shape long rolls with the palm of ur hand at least 3 to four inches long because they will shrink during frying. If u like u can also bake it in the oven. On the baking sheet place the rolls and heat the oven to 300 degrees and put then for about 15 to 20 minutes u dont have to over cook them their color should not turn brown. serve hot with nan and raita makes a beautiful party dish. and believe me it is extremely delicious.

Posted 30 Jan 2007

( Beef Tikka )
Ingredients

1/2 kilo cubes of beef 2 tbs unripe papaya (grinded) 1/2 tsp ginger paste 1/2 tsp garlic paste Salt according to taste 2 tbs yogurt 1 tsp chili powder OR 1tbs chopped green chilies


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Method
Mix together all the spices and yogurt and papaya and coat the beef cubes with it. Leave to marinate for 5-6 hours preferably overnight. Then barbeque over charcoal.

Posted 30 Jan 2007

( Bhuna Qeema )
Ingredients

1/2 kg qeema 4 medium onions (sliced) 4 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp turmeric 2 tsp coriander (ground) 3/4 tsp salt 3/4 tsp chilly powder 1 tablespoon oil green chilies & coriander (for decoration)


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Method
Fry 2 onions on medium fire till brown. Mix the dry masalas in water to make a paste. Add to fried onions. Add rest of the [raw] onions. Stir. Add 2 tsp garlic paste. Stir. Add qeema. Let it cook till the water dries. Put 2 tsp of garlic paste in a cup of water, add to the pan, and "bhoono" the qeema till it becomes dark brown. Add chopped coriander and chopped green chilies for decoration. Mix and serve.

Posted 30 Jan 2007

( Haleem )
Ingredients

1 kg boneless beef 2tbsp ginger garlic paste 3 medium onions 2tbsp chilli powder 1tsp haldi 300ml oil2tbsp salt 2tbsp garam masala powder Half cup channa dal Half cup mash dal half cup masoor dal Half cup rice 1cup wheat


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Method
Soak rice, wheat and dals overnight. Mix haldi, chilli, salt, onions, gng paste, and 2glasses water with beef and cook till beef is pretty tender. Fry the same in 50ml of oil. remove beef pieces from curry, add curry masala in soaked dals, rice and wheat. Boil in pressure cooker for15 minutes by putting1jug of water. as water dries add beef and cook for 30miutes more.fry1small finely sliced onion in remaining250ml oil. Put this into cooked mixture sprinkle garam masala and serve hot.

Posted 30 Jan 2007

( Shami Kabab )
Ingredients

Boneless beef 1 kg, channa daal 1/2 cup, cinnamon stick 1, large black cardamom 1, whole black peppers 8, dried red chilies whole 10, medium onion 1,ginger 1'' piece, garlic 6 cloves. Garnish: onions 2 small cubes/chopped, coriander leaves, green chilies, mint leaves. Egg 1 or 2(optional)


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Method
Boil beef cubes with all the ingredients except the garnishing ones. When the meat is very tender and the water dries grind it finely .add the garnishing ingredients and make flat rounds. Fry. You may add an egg or two to make kebabs that don’t break on frying

Posted 30 Jan 2007

~tasha~ says
Ice Cream


Ingredients

2 cups cocnut milk
1 cup water
4 eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla or rosewater (optional)
pinch of salt
2 tablespoons of shredded coconut
sprigs of mint for garnish

method

Stir fry the coconut until golden (optionally use a few pieces of fresh
corn... Thais often flavor ice cream with things considered unusual to
western tastes).

Heat the coconut milk and water over medium heat, stirring continuously
for a couple of minutes. DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL.

In a bowl beat two eggs, plus two yolks, then add the other ingredients,
and whisk gently.

Transfer the mixture to a double boiler over gently boiling water, and
slowly blend in the hot coconut milk, stirring until the mixture
thickens to form a continuous slightly sticky coat on the back of a
spoon lifted from the mixture.

Remove from the heat and allow to cool, then transfer to a metal ice
cream tray or similar container and place in the coldest part of the
freezer for one hour.

Remove to a food processor and beat slowly until smooth (this incorporates some sir into the mixture and prevents it becoming too
hard), then return to the freezer and complete the freezing process.

Posted 31 Jan 2007

~tasha~ says
Cherry and Cream Trifle


Ingredients:

1 can sweetened condensed milk
11/2 cups cold water
1 package(4 serving size) vanilla instant pudding mix
2 cups(500ml) whipping cream, whipped
1 vanilla or lemon cake, cut in cubes
1-2 cans(19 oz) cherry pie filling

Method:

In large mixing bowl combine milk and water. Add pudding mix; beat well. Chill until thickened, about 20 minutes. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon some of the pudding(enough to cover bottom of round serving dish) into bowl. Top with some of the cake cubes and then cherry filling. Repeat procedure ending with pudding on top. Chill at least 4 hours. Serves 8-10



Posted 31 Jan 2007

Posted 31 Jan 2007

me hungry
Posted 31 Jan 2007

~tasha~ says
me too
Posted 31 Jan 2007

~tasha~ says
Plain Cake Doughnuts



INGREDIENTS:

2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 quart oil for frying
optional - powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar mixture


PREPARATION:

For draining doughnuts, prepare a place with either newspapers or a brown paper bag. Top those with paper towels. Either flour clean kitchen counter or bread board for kneading doughnuts. Prepare a shallow bowl or plate with an inch of flour.
Heat oil in deep fryer to 375 degrees F.

Sift flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and egg. With floured hands, lightly knead the smooth dough. Turn onto area prepared with flour. Pat dough into 1/4 inch thickness. Dip either doughnut cutter or two biscuit cutters (one 1-inch and one 3 or 4-inch) in flour. Use to cut-out doughnuts. Carefully drop doughnuts into hot oil, only a few at a time. Fry, turning once, for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on prepared paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or cinnamon-sugar mixture.




Posted 01 Feb 2007

( Kehtey Yogurt Chicken )
Ingredients

4 lb chicken pieces skinned 3 T lemon juice 3 ea garlic cloves minced 1 1/2 t soy sauce 1/2 t fine herbs 1 1/2 t turmeric 1/4 t freshly ground pepper 3/4 t ground ginger 3 c plain yogurt 1/2 t cinnamon 2 ea onions finely chopped 1/2 t ground cloves


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Method
Rub chicken with garlic, fine herbs and pepper. Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add chicken, turning to coat well. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 24 hours turning occasionally. Preheat oven to 350. Remove chicken from marinade and place in single layer in large roasting pan. Tent with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil, turn pieces and bake about 30 minutes longer or until lightly browned, basting occasionally with marinade. Serve immediately.

Posted 01 Feb 2007

( CHICKEN YAKHNI )
Ingredients

2 lb. .............Chicken quarters 12 cloves..........Garlic 10 oz (or 2 ea.)...Onions (small-red) 6 sticks...........Cinnamon Sticks 1 T ...............Cumin Whole 1 T ...............Cloves (whole) 1 bunch ...........Cilantro ¸ oz ..............Black pepper (whole) 4 qt. .............Water


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Method
a) Get all ingredients together and cut cilantro. b) Put water in a utensil and place it on high heat. c) Except cilantro, put all the ingredients in water. d) Cover the stockpot. e) When water comes to boil, turn the heat down and let the mixture simmer. f) Strain the soup through cheese cloth. ***chicken pieces can be fried in oil and used in rice***** g) Put soup in bowls. h) Garnish with cilantro leaves. i) The Chicken yakni makes 20 servings of 8 ounces each.

Posted 01 Feb 2007

( TANDOORI CHICKEN )
Ingredients

6 To 8 Chicken thighs, skin -off 16 oz Plain low-fat yogurt 1 tb Ground cumin 2 ts Coarse ground black pepper 1 ts Ground cinnamon 1/2 ts Ground cloves 1/2 ts Salt 2 ts Paprika


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Method
Slash chicken thighs in several places with small knife; place in shallow baking dish; set aside. In small bowl, combine yogurt, cumin, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Pour over chicken; turn to coat well; cover. Chill 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Preheat broiler. Place chicken thighs on broiler rack or foil lined jelly-roll pan. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat, turning occasionally, 25 minutes or until chicken is tender. Place on serving platter; sprinkle with paprika.

Posted 01 Feb 2007

( Murgh Tikka Haryali )
Ingredients

1 kg .. Boneless Chicken 5 tbsp .. Ginger paste 5 tbsp .. Garlic paste 2 tsp .. chilli powder 2 tbsp .. Garam Masala 3/4 cup .. thick Dahi(curd) 1/2 cup .. thick cream 1 bunch .. Coriander 1 bunch .. mint leaves 10-12 .. spinach leaves 3 tbsp .. lemon juice salt to taste Oil for Basting


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Method
1. Cut the Chicken into 1 1/2" chunks and marinate with salt, chilli powder and lemon juice, keep aside. 2. Grind the Coriander, mint & Spinach leaves to a fine paste. Mix this paste with dahi, cream, ginger and garlic pastes and the garam masala. 3. Mix the paste with the Chicken & leave in the fridge overnight. 4. Remove from the fridge atleast one hour before cooking. 5. Grill the Chicken pieces on skewers or a grilling tray basting over with oil. 6. Cook until chicken is tender & browned on all sides. Serve hot with chutney & onion rings.

Posted 01 Feb 2007

~tasha~ says
French Toast

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INGREDIENTS:

4 eggs
1 teaspoon sugar, optional
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
10 to 12 slices white bread
butter
maple syrup or other syrup

PREPARATION:

Break eggs into a wide, shallow bowl or pie plate; beat lightly with a fork. Stir in sugar, salt, and milk.
Over medium-low heat, heat griddle or skillet coated with a thin layer of butter or margarine.

Place the bread slices, one at a time, into the bowl or plate, letting slices soak up egg mixture for a few seconds, then carefully turn to coat the other side.

Soak/coat only as many slices as you will be cooking at one time.
Transfer bread slices to griddle or skillet, heating slowly until bottom is golden brown. Turn and brown the other side. Serve French toast hot with butter and syrup.

serves 4.


Posted 01 Feb 2007

~tasha~ says
Seafood Rice Salad


INGREDIENTS:

8 ounces cooked shrimp
1 can (5 1/2 to 7 ounces) white tuna, drained
3 cups cooked rice, cooled
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet pickles
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup diced pimientos
3 hard cooked eggs, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper, to taste
salad greens and tomato wedges

PREPARATION:

Combine shrimp, tuna, rice, onion, chopped pickle, celery, pimiento, eggs, lemon juice, and mayonnaise; toss lightly to combine. Season to taste. Chill. Serve on salad greens and garnish with tomato wedges.

Serves 6.
Posted 01 Feb 2007

~tasha~ says
Sizzling Hot Garlic and Chili Prawns


Ingredients: 4 Servings

3/4 of a tablespoon of chili flakes
10-15 Large Tiger Prawns (cooked)
2 Cloves of garlic finely chopped
2 Tablespoons of olive oil


Cooking Instructions:

1. Peel and de-vein the prawns, ensuring to remove the tail.

2. Peel and finely chop the garlic.

3. Heat the oil chili flakes and garlic in a pan for a minute, then add the prawns and cook on a high heat for about 1 and a 1/2 minutes, Ideally the prawns should be fried on a griddle. Do not overcook the prawns, but ensure they are sizzling before serving.
Posted 01 Feb 2007

good
Posted 03 Feb 2007

~tasha~ says
Butter Prawns

Ingredients

600 g (1-1/4lb) large prawns
oil for deep frying
2-3 tablespoons butter
15 birds's eye chillies, roughly chopped
10-15 sprigs curry leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon chinese wine
1/2 grated coconut, dry fried until golden

Preparation

Remove heads from the prawns but leave on shells.
Slit dow the back to remove intestinal tract, trim feelers and legs and dry parwns thoroughly.
Heat the oil and deep fry the prawns.
Drain and reserve.

Melt the butter, and chillies, curry leaves, garlic and salt and fry for 2 minutes.
Add prawns, sugar, soy sauce, wine and grated coconut.
Cook over high heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Serve immediately.

Posted 03 Feb 2007

~tasha~ says
Oatmeal Muffins Recipe 1


Ingredients

1 cup oatmeal
1 1/2 pints flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon cold shortening
2 eggs
1 pint milk

Instructions

Sift together oatmeal, flour, salt, and powder.
Rub in cold shortening and add beaten eggs and milk.
Mix into a smooth batter.
Fill muffin-pans 2/3 full and bake for 15 minutes.


Posted 03 Feb 2007

~tasha~ says
Oatmeal Muffins Recipe 2

Ingredients

1 cup cooked oatmeal
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk, divided
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

Mix and sift flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
Add 1/4 cup of milk and the egg, well beaten. Add the remainder of the milk and beat thoroughly, then add butter.
Bake in buttered muffin rings or buttered gem pans.
Posted 03 Feb 2007

~tasha~ says
Paprika Sauce

Ingredients

1 tablespoon paprika
3½ cups cream or white sauce
(To make White Sauce: scald 1 pint of milk. Melt 1,2 or 3 tablespoons of butter, depending on desired consistency, in a saucepan. Add half a teaspoon of salt, and 1,2,or 4 tablespoons of flour, depending on desired consistency, and let cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Add the milk little by little, stirring gently until it boils. Let it boil for 3 minutes.)

Instructions

While the cream sauce is still hot, mix in the paprika.

Posted 03 Feb 2007

~tasha~ says
Salmon Soup


Ingredients

1/3 can salmon
4 tablespoons flour
1 quart scalded milk
1½ teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter
Few grains pepper

Instructions

Drain oil from salmon
Remove skin and bones, rub through a sieve.
Add gradually the milk, season, and bind.


Posted 03 Feb 2007

Almond Cookies
Ingredients


Safflower oil for coating baking sheet , 2 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour , 1/2 cup date sugar , 1 teaspoon baking powder , 3/4 cup honey , 1/2 cup safflower oil , 1/4 cup soy margarine -- softened , 1 beaten egg , 1 tablespoon almond extract , 1 cup whole almonds


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Method


1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Lightly oil a large baking sheet. , 2. In a large bowl combine flour, date sugar, and baking powder. In a separate bowl combine honey, the 1/2 cup safflower oil, margarine, egg, and almond extract until very smooth. , 3. Mix contents of 2 bowls to form dough. Roll in small balls about 2 inches in diameter. Press into circles and place on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Press an almond into center of each cookie. , 4. Bake cookies for 12 minutes, watching carefully as they tend to brown quickly. Remove from cookie sheet and let cool on rack. , Makes 24 to 30 cookies.



Posted 13 Feb 2007

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