Top 10 Cooking Tips for Indian Recipes When frying, the oil should be in the correct temperature. If its too hot, the outside will get browned up too quickly before the inside gets cooked. If its not hot enough, the fried food will absorb too much oil before getting cooked. To make crispier puris, add a little rava to the wheat flour while kneading. To make crispier bajjis add a little corn flour to the gram flour to make bajji batter. Use a deep vessel to fry chicken to avoid the splashing of oil and juices all around the place. To knead chappattis, add 1/3 cup of warm water for 1 cup of flour approximately. To make softer chapattis, add warm milk or curd while kneading. Use heavy bottomed vessel to make upma, kheer etc to prevent burning. Toasting nuts, rice, rava and dal before cooking with it increases its flavors considerably. Adding few drops of oil to the rice before cooking it will prevent it from becoming sticky. Do not wash the mushroom...
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Ingredients: Chicken – 300 gms, cooked, shredded, skinless, boneless Sweet Corn Kernels – 150 gms, boiled, drained Black Beans (or Red Kidney Beans) – 150 gms, rinsed, boiled, drained Tomatoes – 150 gms, finely chopped Flour Tortillas – 4 Green Chillies – 2 to 3, chopped Jalapenos – 1 tblsp, chopped Red Chilli Flakes as per taste Garam Masala Powder – 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder as per taste Salt as per taste Coriander Leaves – handful, chopped Cheese – 100 gms, grated Optional: Sour Cream Lettuce – handful, shredded Tomatoes – 1/2 cup, chopped Method: 1. In a large bowl, combine the corn, black beans, tomatoes, green chillies, coriander leaves and jalapenos. 2. Add the cooked chicken and mix well. 3. Add the red chilli flakes, garam masala powder, black pepper powder, salt and toss gently. 4. Warm the tortillas and place them on a flat surface. 5. Divide the chicken mixture equally among the 4 tortillas. 6. Sprinkle some cheese on top. 7. If desired, add som...
Cinnamon-Orange Crème Brûlée Ingredients 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk 6 tablespoons nonfat dry milk Dash of salt 1 (1-inch) orange rind strip 1 (1-inch) piece cinnamon stick 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided 2 large egg yolks Print a Coupon for Fortify™ Probiotics Preparation Preheat oven to 300°. Combine milk, dry milk, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat to 180° or until tiny bubbles form around the edge (do not boil), stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in orange rind and cinnamon stick. Cover and let steep 10 minutes. Strain milk mixture through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Stir in vanilla extract. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and egg yolks ...
Ingredients Mushroom - 1 lb /1/2 kg ( cut into small pieces) Soya Chunks - 1 cup Basmati rice - 2 cups Onion -1 large ( cut lengthwise) Tomato - 2 ( finely chopped or crushed) Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp Corrainder leaves - ¼ cup (finely chopped) Mint leaves - ¼ cup (finely chopped) Green chillies - 3 nos (finely chopped) Oil - 3 tblsp Ghee - 3 tblsp Coconut milk -½ cup Water -3 cups Yogurt - 2 tblsp Salt - to taste Chilly powder - 2 tsp Coriander- Cumin powder - 2 tsp Fennel Powder - ½ tsp Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp Whole Garam Masala - (Bay leaf - 1, Cinnamon - 2, Cloves - 5, Cardamon - 3) Method Clean the mushroom with a wet kitchen towel to remove the dirt. Do not wash with water. Cut it lengthwise to retain the mushroom shape. Soak 2 cups of Basmati rice and the soya chunks seperately. In a heavy deep vessel heat oil and ghee together and fry the whole garam masala (bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves,...
1. Preheat your slow cooker "A lot of people will throw in their ingredients and then turn on the slow cooker, but a slow cooker is like a small oven and getting it going for that extra 20 minutes matters a lot," she says. According to Frankel, this is one of the most commonly overlooked steps. 2. Start with room temperature meat In 10 Tips for Using Your Slow Cooker to Get the Best Results, we already told you that you must brown your meat in order to create the best possible flavor, but starting with cold meat is a slow cooker no-no. "Room temperature meat is more relaxed and flexible, and the natural juices are evenly distributed," says Frankel. "Getting that caramelization is the key to the deep flavor." A saucepan isn't the only way to brown your meat. Frankel also suggests roasting the meat at 400F until it is browned. 3. Wait! Browning the meat isn't e...
Ingredients 1 disk Buttery Pastry Dough 3/4 sticks (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar 2/3 cup honey 1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses 3 tablespoons bourbon 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups pecan halves and pieces, toasted, coarsely chopped 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks Preparation To make the crust: Roll out the dough (recipe here) between two sheets of baking paper, rotating it as needed, until it is about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer the dough in a 9-inch-diameter pie dish that is 1 1/2-inches deep. Lightly press the dough into the bottom corners and sides of the dish. Trim the dough, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Fold the overhang under and crimp the edge. Freeze for 30 minutes, or until firm. Posi...
Yes, you read that right. If you must eat fast food in the morning, get an Egg McMuffin at McDonald's. At 300 calories, it's not an outrageous meal. Plus it has a good amount of lean protein from the egg and the Canadian bacon. To trim empty calories, remove the top half of the muffin. For additional fiber, add a fresh orange
A plain cake-style doughnut is usually a better choice than a bakery muffin. At Dunkin' Donuts, for instance, an old-fashioned doughnut has 280 calories, while a corn muffin has 510 calories. Add fiber by eating ¼ cup of almonds or dried fruit. Instead of coffee, try 8 ounces of low-fat chocolate milk.
1.Avocado Toast With Egg Sometimes, simple is just better. In this recipe , 2 slices of whole-grain bread, lightly toasted, topped with smashed avocado and a sprinkling of salt and pepper makes for a flavorful and rich base. Top that with two sunny-side-up eggs for a healthy dose of protein, and you've got a well-rounded breakfast. Stack 'em in a tupperware container for easy transport or cook the yolks a bit more and make the whole thing into a sandwich. 2. Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Smoothies are a perfect on-the-go snack any time of day. Blend 1 frozen banana, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 cup almond milk, and a few ice cubes. If this is a morning snack, keep it in a tight-sealing container and throw it in a gym or work bag. For an afternoon boost, prep it the night before and freeze, remove in the morning, and it will be thawed and ready to enjoy after lunch. Tip: Add a scoop of your favorite chocolate or vanilla protein for an extra protein boos...
This one’s perfect to try out as fall sets in. In your favorite small Tupperware container (with a reliable lid!), top plain Greek yogurt with canned pumpkin puree and a handful of granola, then sprinkle with cinnamon. The best part? Pumpkin is a bonafide superfood rich in beta carotene, which is essential for eye health .
Finally, a muffin without all the carbs . Plus, these guys are simple to make. Beat 10 eggs, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 3 handfuls of spinach, 1 shredded zucchini, 1/2 a bell pepper (chopped), 4 slices cooked bacon or ham, chopped, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Divide egg mixture evenly in a lightly-greased muffin tin, and bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 F. Zap it for a few seconds in the microwave before serving . Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Squares Here's a healthier take on the classic lemon-poppy seed muffin . Fiber-rich oat flour is paired with vanilla protein powder for a healthy, filling base. Yogurt lends moisture and some fat, and applesauce makes a great substitute for sugar. Vanilla extract, lemon zest, and (of course) make up the rest of the fresh flavor. The best part? One bar comes in at about 54 calories and six grams of protein—much better than any muffin we've seen on the shelves lately. Looking for more? Check out what health's top experts ea...
Ingredients Idlis cut into cubes - 20nos. Mustard,Curry leafs -little for Tempering Onions -1 finely chopped Chilli powder -1 tsp Salt - 1tsp Pepper powder -1/2 tsp(optional) Turmeric powder - a pinch Yogurt -2 tbsp Method 1.Mix the sliced idlis with chilli powder,turmeric powder,salt and pepper powder(to mix evenly add little yogurt). 2.Deep fry the idli mixture in oil. 3.Heat oil in a pan ,add some mustard seeds as it splutters add curry leafs and onions. 4.Once onions are nicely sauted add the fried idlis. 5.Serve hot as a snack.
1 Great Donut Recipe, 5 Amazing Fillings Homemade donuts are hard to beat. Fill them with luscious cream, fresh fruit jam, or tart citrus curd—and, well, they become fluffy, tender pillows of pure heaven. Making a batch may take a bit of effort, but the steps are simple and the results are divine. And don’t forget: when you make them yourself, you earn the right to eat as many as you’d like. What you’ll need: ¾ cup whole milk Coupons 2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten, at room temperature 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for the bowl 3½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surfaces 1 cup sugar, divided 1 package (¼ ounce) active dry yeast 1 teaspoon kosher salt Vegetable oil, for frying What to do: Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium h...
Top 10 General Cooking Tips: To peel the skin of almonds, tomatoes or peaches, simply soak in boiling water for 5-10 minutes. The skin can be easily removed. To remove the corn from its cub, hold it straight with one end on the bottom of a big vessel. Then strip the corn with a knife. This will prevent messing up of the entire place. When cutting raw banana, potatoes or eggplant, soak it in water to avoid discolouration. Similarly, to prevent apples, bananas or peaches from browning, add lemon juice. Use the excess dal water from boiling dal to make rasam. While adding curd to gravies or biriyani, break it nicely before adding. While boiling milk, a little water can be added to the vessel before adding the milk to avoid the milk from sticking to the bottom. Store nuts in the refrigerator to in...