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  • Bhel Puri Recipe

    Bhel Puri

    Lightly crush and add the nimkis and golgappas. Add the sev directly and mix well.Try this Bhel Puri Recipe from a member of the Recipestable Community.

    Bhel Puri recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 0 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 cup Puffed Rice
    • 1/2 cup chopped Tomato
    • 1/2 cup chopped Onion
    • 1/4 cup chopped Coriander Leaves
    • 1/2 cup boiled and mashed Potatoes
    • 4 chopped Green Chillies
    • 1 tbsp chopped Ginger
    • 1 tbsp Garam Masala
    • 6 tbsp Tamarind Chutney
    • 6 tbsp Coriander Leaves And Mint Chutney
    • 1/2 cup Nimkis
    • 1/2 cup Sev
    • 1/2 cup Gol gappas
    • 2 tbsp Lime or Lemon Juice

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Mix the puffed rice, tomatoes, onions.

    Step 2

    Drain the water from the grated potatoes and mix that as well.

    Step 3

    Mix all the ingredients under seasoning and add to this.

    Step 4

    Lightly crush and add the nimkis and golgappas.

    Step 5

    Add the sev directly and mix well.

    Step 6

    Finally garnish with coriander leaves and lemon juice. Bhel Puri is ready to serve. Serve immediately.

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    • Serve with imli ki chutney.

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  • Chicken with Garlic Sauce Recipe

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    Chicken-with-garlic-sauce-recipe

    Ingredients of Chicken with Garlic Sauce:

    • 1 lb Chicken breasts
    • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
    • 2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
    • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
    • 1 tbsp Corn starch
    • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
    • 1/4 cup Water
    • 1/4 cup Honey
    • salt to taste

    How to make Chicken with Garlic Sauce:

    • Firstly combine garlic, soy sauce, water and honey in a bowl and stir it properly to make it smooth.
    • Now marinate the chicken in it and coat it properly.
    • Now refrigerate it for 2-3 hours.
    • Now in a skillet, heat the remaining oil and transfer the chicken into the skillet and stir fry for five minutes.
    • Now add the left over marinade in the skillet and cook it with stirring it after 30 seconds.
    • Cook it until it thickens.
    • Now remove it to the platter.
    • Chicken with Garlic Sauce is ready to serve.
    • Serve it.

  • Szechuan Chicken Recipe

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    Szechuan Chicken Recipe

    Ingredients of Szechuan Chicken:

    • 1 medium size Chicken
    • Oil For deep frying

    For the Marinade:

    • Ginger paste 1 tsp.
    • Garlic paste 1 tsp.
    • Chili paste 1 tsp.
    • Soya sauce 2 tbsp
    • Cornflour 2 tbsp
    • Egg 1
    • Salt To taste

    For the Sauce:

    • Spicy chili oil or ordinary oil 3 tbsp
    • Finely chopped ginger 1 tsp.
    • Finely chopped garlic 1 tbsp.
    • Dry red chilies cut into 4 pieces each 2 nos.
    • Sesame seeds(optional) 1/2 tsp.
    • Slanting pieces of spring onion 1/4 cup.
    • Chicken stock 1/2 cup
    • Tomato sauce 1/3 cup
    • Soy sauce 1 tbsp.
    • Chili sauce 1 tsp.
    • Vinegar 1 tbsp.
    • Sugar 1 tsp.
    • Black pepper 1/2 tsp.
    • Ajinomoto A pinch
    • Salt To taste
    • cornflour mixed with water 3/4 tbsp. & 1/4 cup

    For the Garnish

    • Spring onions 4 long thin pieces
    • Spring onion tops 4 long thin pieces

    How to make Szechuan Chicken:

    • Cut the chicken,retaining the bone, into small serving sized pieces.
    • Combine all the ingredients mentioned under ‘For the Marinade’
      and rub on the chicken pieces and set aside for 30 minutes.
    • Heat oil in a frying pan and deep fry the chicken pieces,a few at a time, till golden brown and cooked.
    • Drain and set aside.
    • Heat 3 tablespoons of spicy chili oil or ordinary
      oil in a pan.
    • Add the ginger, garlic, red chilies, sesame seeds and spring onion and stir fry on a high flame for 1 minute.
    • Add the remaining ingredients mentioned under sauce except the
      cornflour, bring to a boil and add the chicken.
    • Cook covered on a low flame for about 4 minutes and then add the
      cornflour mixed with water and stir continuously, so that the sauce
      becomes thick.
    • Garnish with the spring onion and spring onion tops.
    • Szechuan Chicken is ready to serve.

  • Pineapple Dessert Recipe

     

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    Pineapple Dessert Recipe

    Ingredients Of Pineapple Dessert

    • 1 tin pineapple
    • 1/2 tin condensed milk
    • 1 packet cream
    • 2 tbsp gelatin
    • Almonds for garnishing

    How to make Pineapple Dessert:

    • Beat the cream till it becomes fluffy.
    • Add condensed milk in it and beat it again.
    • Drain the pineapple and cut it into small pieces.
    • Set it aside.
    • Now put gelatin in pineapple syrup and heat it till it dissolves.
    • Cool it at room temperature
    • Now mix the gelatin mixture and pineapple chunks in cream and refrigerate it for 3-4 hours.
    • Garnish it with whipped cream and almonds.
    • Pineapple Dessert is ready to serve.
      Serve chilled.

  • Chinese Pot Roast Chicken Recipe

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    Ingredients:

    • 4pounds chicken, whole
    • Oil
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 thumb size piece of fresh ginger
    • Salt to taste
    • ¾ cup shoyu
    • 2 tablespoons sherry
    • ½ teaspoon aji (optional)
    • 2 tsp cornstarch

    How to make Chinese Pot Roast Chicken:

    • Marinate 1/2 hour before cooking.
    • Add enough oil in large kettle to brown chicken on all sides.
    • Add marinade and let chicken simmer for 3/4-1 hour.
    • Remove and carve chicken.
    • Pour remaining sauce over chicken.
    • Chinese Pot Roast Chicken is ready to  serve.
    • Enjoy!

  • Oriental Beef Salad Recipe

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    Ingredients:

    • 1 lb. boneless beef sirloin OR top round steak, cut 3/4 inch thick
    • 1/4 cup dry sherry
    • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp cornstarch
    • 3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
    • 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 6-oz. package frozen pea pods, defrosted
    • 4 cup lettuce, thinly sliced
    • Crisp chow mein noodles (optional)
    • Red bell pepper slices (optional)

    How to make Oriental Beef Salad:

    • Cut beef steak into 1/8-inch thick strips.
    • Combine sherry, soy sauce and cornstarch; pour over strips, stirring to coat.
    • Heat 2 tbsp. oil in wok over medium high heat.
    • Add mushrooms and pea pods; reserve.
    • Drain marinade from beef and reserve.
    • Add remaining oil to wok. Stir-fry beef strips (1/2 at a time), 1 to 2 minutes.
    • Return vegetables, beef and marinade to wok; cook and stir until sauce thickens.
    • Serve beef mixture over lettuce.
    • Garnish if desired.
    • Oriental Beef Salad is ready to serve.
    • Enjoy!

  • Honey Roast Chicken Recipe

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    Ingredients:

    • 3 Chicken Thighs
    • 1 Tbsp Light Soy Sauce
    • 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
    • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
    • 1 tsp Sherry
    • Dash of Pepper
    • 1 tsp Clear Runny Honey

    How to make Honey Roast Chicken:

    • Remove skin & visible fat from the chicken thighs.
    • De-bone.
    • Marinade with seasoning ingredients for 30-60 minutes
    • Heat oven to 180C or grill to Medium heat.
    • Cook chicken steaks for 20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
    • Once cooked, drizzle honey over the top surface of the chicken and heat for a further 2 minutes.
    • Honey Roast Chicken is ready to serve.
    • Cut into slices and serve at once.

  • Chinese Peanut Chicken Recipe

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    Ingredients:

    • 1/3 Cup soy sauce
    • 3 tbsp hot (spicy) sesame oil plus oil to saute chicken (divided)
    • 1/4 Cup packed brown sugar
    • 1/4 Cup pineapple juice
    • salt and white pepper to taste
    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into julienne strips
    • about 3 inches long
    • flour to dredge chicken

    For Sauce:

    • 1 tbsp butter
    • 1 tbsp flour
    • 1/2 cup chicken stock
    • 1/2 cup whipping cream
    • 1/4 cup smooth or chunky peanut butter
    • Roasted peanuts and chopped green onions to garnish

    How to make Chinese Peanut Chicken:

    • In bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, pineapple juice, salt and white pepper.
    • Add chicken strips and marinate 2 to 3 hours in refrigerator.
    • Drain and discard marinade.
    • Dredge in flour; shaking off excess flour.
    • Heat medium-size skillet, then add additional oil to coat skillet.
    • Saute chicken strips, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes each side.
    • In small saucepan, over low heat, combine butter and flour and mix until smooth.
    • Cook slowly until bubbly.
    • Add stock and increase heat to high.
    • When stock begins to thicken, add whipping cream and peanut butter, stirring until peanut butter is dissolved and sauce is creamy and the consistency of a heavy gravy.
    • Place chicken strips on plate, top with sauce and sprinkle with green onions and peanuts.
    • Chinese Peanut Chicken is ready to serve.
    • Serve hot!

  • Hunan Beef Recipe

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    Ingredients:

    • 1 pound beef flank steak
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
    • 4 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
    • 1-1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
    • 1 tablespoon ginger root, minced
    • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch cubes
    • 8 ounces frozen baby corn, defrosted
    • 1/4 pound pea pods, julienne
    • Hot rice

    How to make Hunan Beef:

    • Cut beef lengthwise into 2 strips; slice across the grain into 1/8 inch thick strips.
    • Combine soy sauce, 2 teaspoons oil, sugar and cornstarch; stir into meat.
    • Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
    • Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper; cook 30 seconds.
    • Add bell pepper and corn; stir fry 1 1/2 minutes.
    • Add pea pods; stir fry 30 seconds.
    • Remove vegetables.
    • Stir fry beef strips (1/2 at a time) 2 to 3 minutes.
    • Return vegetables and beef to skillet and heat through.
    • Hunan Beef is ready to serve.
    • Serve with White rice.

  • Chinese Almond Chicken Recipe

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    Chinese-almond-chicken-recipe

    Ingredients:

    • 1 large chicken breast half boned and skinned
    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1/2 cup whole blanched almonds
    • 2 tbsp sherry
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 2 tsp cornstarch
    • 1 tsp granulated sugar
    • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
    • 6 ounce package frozen snow peas thawed
    • 2 tbsp sliced green onions

    How to make Chinese Almond Chicken:

    • Cut chicken into 3/4 inch cubes.
    • Set aside.
    • Heat oil in wok over medium high heat.
    • Add almonds and toss until browned about 5 minutes.
    • Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
    • Add chicken to wok and toss 3 minutes.
    • In small bowl mix sherry soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar and ginger.
    • Stir into chicken then cook and stir until thickened.
    • Stir in snow peas, onion and reserved almonds.
    • Chinese Almond Chicken is ready to serve.
    • Heat through then serve with hot steamed rice.

  • Seekh kebab Recipe

    Seekh Kebab

    These make mouthwatering starters or are good for a party. They can also be served as part of a main course. Everyone always asks me for this Seekh Kebab Recipe when I make them.

    Ground lamb is seasoned with fresh mint and coriander, and ginger and green chili paste, and made into delicious Seekh Kebab. Serve with lime wedges, mint.

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    Check it out the Seekh kebab Recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 3[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 500 gm minced lamb or mutton
    • 2 onions, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
    • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    • 4 green chilies, deseeded & chopped
    • 2 tablespoon chopped mint leaves
    • 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
    • salt to taste
    • Butter for busting

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 3 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 200 degree C.

    Step 2

    Mix together the lamb, ginger and garlic in a mixing bowl.

    Step 3

    Add in the onion, mint, green chilli, garam masala, cayenne pepper, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt and coriander leaves.

    Step 4

    Mix well.

    Step 5

    Form the mince mixture into long sausage-shaped kebabs or alternatively skewer onto four long skewers and place on a rack in a roasting tray.

    Step 6

    Bake the kebabs for 12 minutes.

    Step 7

    Turn the kebabs over and baste with a little of the melted butter and bake for a further 5 minutes.

    Step 8

    Preheat the grill and grill the kebabs for a further 2-3 minutes, basting with the remaining butter.

    Step 9

    Slice the kebabs and set aside.

    Step 10

    Heat the butter in a large, heavy-based frying pan.

    Step 11

    Add in the onion and fry, stirring, until translucent.

    Step 12

    Add in the sliced kebabs and fry for 1 minute. Season with chaat masala powder. Seekh Kebab is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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  • Mixed Vegetable Paratha Recipe

    Sabzi Ka Paratha

    Try this Sabzi Ka Paratha recipe to make an excellent lunch for your family. An excellent way to get nutrition.

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    For the dough:

    • 1-1/2 cups all purpose flour(maida)
    • 1-1/2 cups wheat flour
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp melted butter or ghee
    • A little milk

    For the stuffing:

    • 2 mix boiled vegetables (cabbage, cauliflower, carrot, green peas, French beans, capsicum)
    • 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 2 potatoes, boiled and mashed
    • 2 green chillies,finely chopped
    • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
    • 2 pinches garam masala
    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves,finely chopped
    • 2 tbsp ghee
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    To Make the dough: Combine the all purpose flours,wheat flour,salt and butter. Put enough milk and make soft dough.

    Step 2

    Knead the dough properly and keep aside for at least 15 minutes.

    Step 3

    To Make Stuffing: Heat the ghee, put the onion and cook till it becomes soft. Put the vegetables, potatoes, green chillies, chilli powder, garam masala, coriander and salt and cook for 1 or 2 minutes.

    Step 4

    Take out and keep it cool.

    Step 5

    Divide the dough into 12 equal portions.

    Step 6

    Apply a little flour and roll out into rounds.

    Step 7

    Put 2 tbsp of the stuffing in the center of each dough round and fold like an envelope from all the corners.

    Step 8

    Roll into rounds and cook on hot griddle (tawa) for 1-2 minutes, turn over on the other side and cook again till it becomes crispy.

    Step 9.

    Repeat the same procedure for the remaining rounds. Sabzi ka paratha is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with curd.

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  • Recipe: Chilli Pakora Sauce

    Try this Chilli Pakora Sauce recipe from a member of the Recipestable Community.

    Prep Time: 5 minutes

    Cook Time: 0 minutes

    Servings: 5

    Ingredients:

    • 100 ml natural yoghurt
    • 1-1/2 tsp ground cumin
    • 1-1/2 tsp ground coriander
    • 1 -1/2 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp ground ginger
    • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • Juice of one lime

     

    Directions:

    Step 1

    In a small bowl, combine together the yogurt, cumin, ginger, coriander.

    Step 2

    Season with salt, chili powder and paprika.

    Step 3

    Stir in the lime juice. Mix well Chilli Pakora Sauce is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Serving Suggestions:

    Serve with Pakora or snacks.