Food Recipes Collection

Aloo Gobi 2 This recipe livens up ordinary cauliflower and potatoes into something quite different. The recipe shown here has spices that are not necessary (like cloves and cardamom) or at least that's not how mom made it at home, however it adds a nice touch. Ingredients: · 1 Large cauliflower · 3 Medium sized potatoes · 1/2 large Onion sliced thinly in long slices · 1 tsp Mustard seeds · 2 or 3 pods Cardamom · 1 tsp Coriander · 1 tsp Cumin seeds · 1/2 tsp Turmeric · 1 Bayleaf · 3 Cloves · 3 tblsp Vegetable Oil Method: 1. Start boiling the potatoes in a saucepan. Let them boil for at least 15 minutes. After they are done, turn off the heat and let them stand in the water. 2. Cut the cauliflower into small bite sized pieces (roughly 1" cubes), throwing away most of the stem pieces. Wash and drain in a colander. 3. While the potatoes are cooking, heat the oil in a wide skillet until it is very hot. Add the mustard seeds and wait until they start po...

Aloo Gobi by Daawat Ingredients: · 1 cauliflower, cut into florets · potatoes, cubed · 1/4 cup oil · 1 tsp cumin seeds · 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste · 3/4 tsp turmeric powder · 1 tsp red chili powder · 3 tomatoes, chopped · 1 tsp garam masala · 2 tsp coriander powder · Salt to taste Method: · Heat oil in a pan, saute cumin seeds, ginger-garlic paste for a minute and add potatoes. · Also add turmeric, chili powder and salt. Fry for few minutes. · Add tomatoes and simmer for about 5 minutes. · Now add cauliflower and cook on high heat for another 5 minutes. · Lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until the curry gets damp and dry.

Aloo Curry Recipe by daawat.com Ingredients: · 1/2 kg potatoes, boiled, peeled and cut into small pieces · 2 onions, chopped · green chilies, chopped · 2 tomatoes, chopped · tbsp oil · Mustard and cumin seeds for seasoning · 1 tsp coriander powder · 1 sprig curry leaves · Salt to taste · Coriander leaves for garnishing Method: · Heat oil in a pan, season with mustard and cumin seeds, curry leaves and fry for few minutes. · Add green chilies, onions and fry for another 5 minutes. · Now add tomatoes and cook until they become soft. Then add potato pieces and stir well. · Add 1/2cup water and salt to taste and cook until the water evaporates. · Finally, add coriander powder and remove from heat. · Sprinkle coriander leaves and serve with any tiffin or rice.

Swiss Style Green Beans Recipe This is an old family favorite that is a holiday staple at our house. It is especially nice because it can be prepared the night before and popped in the oven on Thanksgiving/Christmas Day ... one less thing to do on these busy days. Serving Size : 10 Qty Measurement Preparation Ingredient --- ----------- ----------- ---------- 2 T. Grated Onion 7 T. Margarine 2 T. Sugar 1 t. Salt 1 t. White Pepper 1 Pt. Sour Cream 8 oz Grated Swiss Cheese 4 16 oz Cans-French Style Green Beans 1/2 Cup Crushed Corn Flakes Lightly saute the onions in 4 T. of the margarine, and stir in the flour, sugar, salt and white pepper. Blend well. Stir in the sour cream. Cook until thick, stirring occasionally. Drain the green beans and add to the sour cream mixture. Pour into a buttered casserole. Top with swiss cheese. Melt the remaining 3 T. of margarine, then stir in the corn flakes. Spread over the top of the cheese. Bake at 350 F. for 30-40 minute...

Sweet Potatoes with Grapefruit Recipe 1 3/4 pounds sweet potatoes 1 large grapefruit 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup (firmly packed) light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, well beaten Preheat oven to 375F. Put the potatoes, unpeeled, in a large saucepan and cover with water. With a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, peel the yellow zest from the grapefruit and put it in with the potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are just fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, with a long-pronged fork or tongs, dip the grapefruit into the boiling potato water and blanch, turning constantly, for 30 seconds. Rinse the grapefruit briefly under cold running water to cool and peel off the white pith. Section the grapefruit and peel off the membranes over a bowl to catch the juice. Reserve all the juice and pulp; discard any seeds. When the sweet potatoes are done, drain and let cool; discard the grapefruit zest. Peel the potatoes ...

SQUASH SHELLS RECIPE ============= Ingredients: ------------ 1/2 spaghetti squash per person 1/4 cup cooked ham chunks per squash half 1/2 cup cooked peas 1/2 beaten egg yolk per squash half 1/4 cup cream per squash half 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese per squash half Instructions: ------------- Cook and drain the squash. Separate out the spaghetti strands, handling the shells carefully so they do not tear. Set the shells aside to drain. In a bowl mix together the strands of spaghetti squash with the rest of the ingredients. Mound this mixture back into the squash halves and microwave or bake until heated through. Notes: ------ Since I was growing spaghetti squash last year - I planted three which was a big mistake - those vines are incredibly prolific - the need to find things to do with them turned critical pretty fast. Here is my list: 1. Cooked spaghetti squash has a "noodle-like" quality which makes it a good addition to lots of soups. 2. Eat the...

SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE ================================== Ingredients: ------------ Avocado Oil Vinaigrette 1 medium spaghetti squash 6 mushrooms, sliced 1/2 each red and green bell pepper, julienned 1 can (4 ounces) sliced black olives, drained 2 avocados, seeded, peeled and sliced Instructions: ------------- Prepare Avocado Oil Vinaigrette at least 24 hours before serving time. Halve squash lengthwise, scoop out seeds. Place halves cut side down in large saucepan; add water to a depth of two inches; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer squash 20 minutes. Drain off water; cool squash and shred into strands. Mix squash, mushrooms, peppers, olives and avocados in serving bowl. Pour Vinaigrette over, toss gently and serve. Avocado Oil Vinaigrette: ------------------------ 3/4 cup avocado oil or light vegetable oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 2 to 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp each oregano, sweet basil, rose...