INDIAN-APPETISER

BATATA WADA

Ingredients:

3/4 ib potatoes, 4 onions medium (chopped finely), 2 cups Bengal gram flour, 4 green chillies, A small piece ginger, 4 cloves garlic, 2 tsp grated coconut, Sugar to taste, juice of one lime, Coriander leaves A few springs (chopped), oil for deep frying, 1 tsp Mustard seeds 1 tsp, ! tsp, Cumin seeds 1 tsp A pinch of soda bi carb (baking soda), Salt as taste

Method:

Boil potatoes, peel and slightly mash. Blend together the green chillies, garlic and ginger to a fine paste. Mix together the potato, onions, ginger and garlic chilli paste, coriander leaves, sugar lime juice and salt to taste. Heat a little oil and add the mustard seeds and curry leaves. When the mustard crackles, remove from heat and add to the potato mixture and mix well. Make a smooth batter with the Bengal gram flour, salt to taste, cumin seeds, red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Add a teaspoon of hot oil when making the batter. Let the batter remain thick. Divide the potato mixture into equal sized portions, the size of a lemon. Dip each ball in the batter and deep fry till golden brown in colour & serve.

ALOO BONDA

Ingredients:

2 cups Mashed potatoes, 1 cup gram flour, 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1 chopped green chilli, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, Salt to taste.

Method:

Mix mashed potatoes, onions green chilli, 1/4 tsp. chilli powder and salt. Make small balls of the mixture. Mix gram flour, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt. Add enough water to make a thick batter heat oil in a deep frying pan/kadhai on high.(Oil should be enough so that all the balls dip well in oil) Reduce the heat. Coat each ball with enough batter and than deep fry till light brown. Condiments Serve with cilantro or mint chutney or tomato ketchup.

EAST INDIN CHEESE LOGS

Ingredients:

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 1 cup cottage cheese, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1 cup finely chopped green onions, 1 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, coarsely, chopped, 1 cup golden raisins, 1/2 cup flaked coconut toasted (optional), Mangoes slices (optional)

Method:

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Add green onions and next 3 ingredients; beat at low speed until mixed well. Stir in chutney. Cover and chilli slightly. Divine cheese mixture in half; shape each portion into a 12-inch log. Wrap in wax paper, and chill 6 hours or until firm. Place cheese logs on a serving tray; if desired, garnish with toasted coconut and mango slices. Serve with toasted pita bread triangles, crackers, or apple slices.

Food

How to poach an egg: A poached egg is an egg that has been cooked by poaching, that is, in water. No oil or fat is used in its preparation. Poached eggs make great additions to salads, or sandwiches, or just served simply with toast and a little salt and pepper. Here is a quick method on how to poach an egg.

Tips to Build Lower Chest Muscle

If you want to build an attractive overall chest then good lower chest muscle is very important for you. It will make your chest more beautiful.

1. Decline bench press:
Lie on a decline bench press and hold the bar with a medium hand grip. Upper the bar over your head and extend it until arms are nearly locked. Lower the bar to nipple area and feel a good stretch in the lower chest muscle.

2. Decline dumbbell press:
Lie on a decline bench and grab the dumbbells in each hand. Hold the dumbbells above your shoulder height. Upper the weights to the top of your head and feel a good contraction in your chest muscle. Now lower the dumbbells and get back to the starting point.
Exhale while you apply a force and perform before triceps.


3. Pullovers:
Lie across on a bench, so that your head is hanging. Grad the dumbbell with both hand and get it straight over your chest. Now lower the dumbbell as far as possible and get a good stretch in your rib cage, then raise it back to the starting point.

APPETISER

SPINACH CHEESE BALL

Ingredients:

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped, 1 (.4 ounce) packet dry vegetable soup mix, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.

Method:

In a large bowl, mix together the spinach, cream cheese, water hestnuts, vegetable soup mix, mayonnaise and cheddar cheese until well blended. From into a ball, and roll in chopped walnuts. If the mixture is too soft to form a ball, refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set. Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap, and refrigerate vernight to blend the flavors before serving with your favorite crackers.

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LENTIL PATE

Ingredients:

1 cup dry lentils, 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 1 1/2 tablespoons truffle oil.

Method:

Boil the lentils in broth in a covered pan until the lentils are soft and all the broth has been absorbed, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and let it be cool. Place lentils in a food processor. Pour in olive oil and truffle oil, and pulse until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add additional truffle oil if desired. Pulse to preferred thickness and consistency. If too thick, pour in a few teaspoons of water or broth to thin.

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BHEL PURI

Ingredients:

Puffed rice or Rice krispies 2 tbsp, turmeric powder 1/4 tsp, Rock salt 1/4 tsp Boiled potatoes, oil1 tsp For making puri: Four 200 gm, Salt half tsp, Oil 1 tbsp.

Method:

Mix all the ingredients for making puri and fry them in deep oil. Preparation for Bhel mix heat 1 tsp oil and add rock salt and turmeric powder. Add puffed rice on a very slow fire, roste them for 5 minutes. Add potatoes, onions into the mix. Cook for some time and reduce the heat. Serve puri and vhel with mint chatni.

PRAWNS CAKES

Ingredients:

500g fresh prawns, 1 tsp coriander, 1 tsp shallots, 1 tsp sea salt, Pinch of pepper, 3 eggs, 2 tbsp self raising flour, 40ml oil.

Method:

Shell, devein, and cut prawns into pieces. Chop fresh coriander and shallots. Break eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk add flour mix well and season with salt and pepper. Add the prawns pieces and stir until evenly mixed. Shallow fry tablespoons of the omelette mixture until both sides are golden.

1. 3 Tasty Tapas: Sherry-Garlic Beef, Sherry-Garlic Mushrooms, Grilled Chorizo

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   Rated 4 stars out of 5

   15 ratings

   Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
   Ingredients: Meat, Beef, Pork, Sausage, Vegetables
   

   • Cook Time 15 mins
   • Level Easy 

   
   
   

2. Shrimp and Chorizo Tapas

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   Ingredients: Meat, Pork, Sausage, Shellfish, Shrimp
   

   • Cook Time 23 mins
   • Level Intermediate

   
   
   
   
   Radish Preparation Radishes are not usually peeled during preparation unless asked for in a recipe. Peeled radishes are milder in flavor than unpeeled radishes. To prepare a radish, simply slice off the roots and leaves, wash under cold running water, and drain. Depending on what a recipe calls for, radishes are served whole, sliced, diced, minced, and/or grated.
   
   

   Radishes

   A root vegetable related to the turnip and horseradish family, with a crisp texture and a peppery hot flavor. The hotness of the radish varies from mild to very strong, depending on the age and type. The different types come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. The most commonly found are the small, round Cherry Belle, the Red Globe radish or the white carrot shaped variety known as Daikon. There are two main categories of radishes, either the spring or winter radishes, based on the time when they are harvested. Spring radishes, which have a short growing season, resulting in a smaller radish. Spring radishes are generally eaten raw. The winter radishes have a longer growing season, which results in a larger round or more elongated shaped vegetable that stores longer. Winter radishes are generally cooked.

   Uses: The red globe radish, one of the most commonly found radishes, can be served as hors d'oeuvres, as complements to salad or sandwiches, or as a garnish, adding a peppery hot flavor. Spring radishes are somewhat milder and are often enjoyed in foods as an ingredient or as a garnish. Winter varieties and are often used as a garnish for food dishes such as fish and poultry, sautéed and braised to be served as a vegetable dish, or diced and added to soups and stews.

   Radish Cooking Tips

   • The process of cooking radishes tames the harshness.
   • To enhance the red coloring of a radish while cooking, add a bit of lemon juice to the cooking liquid.
   • Boil: Bring water to a boil, carefully drop in whole or sliced radishes. Simmer radishes until they become just tender, from 10 to 30 minutes depending on the type of radish.
   • Steam: Steam whole radishes in steamer for 5 to 15 minutes, depending on desired tenderness.
   • Roast: Preheat oven to 425º F. Toss sliced radishes with olive oil, and favorite seasonings. Spread radishes onto baking sheet or roasting pan.Roast for 30-45 minutes, until tender and browning.

   

Garlic Soup

Although it may not cure the common cold (as is sometimes claimed), this soup will definitely please garlic lovers.

CREAM GARLIC SPINACH SOUP

Ingredients:

1/2 ib fresh spinach, 2 large heads of garlic, minced, 2 large onions, diced, 4 medium potatoes, diced, 3 cups chicken stock, 2 cups heavy cream, 2 large egg yolks, 8 tbsp butter.

Method:

Rinse spinach and shred with a knife; set aside. Heat 6 tablespoons butter in a 2 quart soup pot and cook onion until tender. Add the chicken stock, and diced potatoes. Cook on medium heat for 30 minutes. If you like, you may allow the potatoes to disintegrate or crush them as they cook. Add the minced garlic and spinach; simmer for another 10 minutes. Add the cream. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MILK OR HALF & HALF or the soup will be weak. Be sour to heat WITHOUT BOILING. In a small bowl, add 1/2 cup of the soup to the 2 egg yolks in a stream while whisking, taking care not to curdle the yolks by adding the hot soup too quickly. Add the whisked mixture back into the soup pot, stirring constantly until the soup is thickened. DO NOT BOIL. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and swirl in remaining butter. Serve right away.

Clove Garlic Soup with Parmesan Cheese

Adapted from Bon Appetit, February 1999
Serves 4
26 garlic cloves (unpeeled)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 1/4 cups sliced onions
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
18 garlic cloves, peeled
3 1/2 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
4 lemon wedges
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 26 garlic cloves in small glass baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Cover baking dish tightly with foil and bake until garlic is golden brown and tender, about 45 minutes. Cool. Squeeze garlic between fingertips to release cloves. Transfer cloves to small bowl.
Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and thyme and cook until onions are translucent, about 6 minutes. Add roasted garlic and 18 raw garlic cloves and cook 3 minutes. Add chicken stock; cover and simmer until garlic is very tender, about 20 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return soup to saucepan; add cream and bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide grated cheese among 4 bowls and ladle soup over. Squeeze juice of 1 lemon wedge into each bowl and serve.
Do ahead: Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

CARROT CORIANDER SOUP

Ingredients:

1 lg. onion, sliced thin, 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 tsp. ground oriander, 10 carrots (about 1 1/3 ibs.), sliced thin, 1 boiled potato (1/4 ib.), peeled & sliced, 5 c. chicken stock or canned broth, 1 1/4 c. fresh orange juice, 1/2 tsp. salt, crushed 1/2 tsp white pepper, 2/3 c. heavy cream 9optional), 1/4 c. or more (to taste) fresh coriander leaves, whole or minced (add after soup is cooked).

Method:

In a saucepan, cook the onion in the butter over moderate heat, stirring until soft. Add garlic ground coriander carrots and potato and cook, for 2 minutes. Add the stock, orange juice and rest of seasonings (except coriander leaves) and simmer 20-30 minutes or until carrots are tender. Pour the mixture in a blender and blend it. Take the mixture in a saucepan. Stir in the cream (optional). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into warm bowls and sprinkle with coriander leaves.

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