Spicy Kheema puffs

Posted on May 4, 2011 by meggamoma

 in Hindi Kheema can be any type of minced or ground meat, so I have used minced lamb, but have prepared the same puffs using chicken or even turkey . Once the filling is prepared and cooled it is filled into store-bought puff pastry. this is delicious served for high tea or even a light sunday dinner.The [...]

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Paneer Makhani

Posted on March 28, 2011 by meggamoma

Butter Paneer , as this dish is more commonly referred to is a scrumptious , rich and deeply fulfilling dish . It is an Indian cheese , very much like Italian rikotta , just compressed into a cube , so a lot of the moisture is extracted . it is then cubed and fried slightly [...]

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Hariyali Chicken

Posted on November 30, 2010 by meggamoma

Hariyali actually means green .I have seen this chicken prepared in a number of ways to achieve the green color , but basically it is prepared with both mint and cilantro in a base of thick plain yogurt . Some recipes call for pureeing the herbs before adding them to the thickened yoghurt , this gives [...]

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Vegetable seekh Kabab

Posted on September 5, 2009 by meggamoma

Ever wondered what to throw on the grill as a vegan or vegetarian besides a veggie burger ? This well flavored loaded kabab is just the thing , from acclaimed chef Sanjeev Kapoor. He suggests grilling these on a stone , but honestly I do them directly on the grill as I am not sure [...]

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Spinach and potato fritters

Posted on April 5, 2009 by meggamoma

Palak aloo Bhajias are some of the most delicious fritters from India. Indian fritters are made with chickpea flour which , to me , has a warm nutty flavor. You can find this flour in Indian markets or a store like Whole Foods. Either way they are too good to pass up. For a little [...]

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Ratnagiri garlic pepper crab

Posted on April 5, 2009 by meggamoma

This simple to prepare crab dish is serve simply and elegantly in crab shells. Ratnagiri , a little distance from Mumbai , is lush with coconut trees and seafood. Buy your crabs cooked to save the bother of cleaning fresh ones. Monisha bharadwaj 4 freshly cooked crabs , shells set aside 2 tbs sunflower oil [...]

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Shrimp in green herbs

Posted on March 30, 2009 by meggamoma

Shrimps are universally loved in India. There are several varieties , which , I was surprised to see when I went to the wharf with my cousin Suzy , who lives in Mumbai. These shrimp , or prawns , as they are called are so fresh and succulent. Some of them are 6 to 8 [...]

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Bombay Crisp Garlic Shrimp

Posted on March 30, 2009 by meggamoma

Jhinga Kurkure are a real street food , primarily sold on the beaches in Bombay. They are crisp with just the right amount of spice to tickle and satisfy your taste buds. Monisha Bharadwaj 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp chili powder1/2 tsp garlic paste Salt to taste 1 1/4 lb Large , uncooked shrimp , [...]

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Crisp Okra tossed in spices

Posted on March 17, 2009 by meggamoma

Okra is just one of those vegetables you either love or don’t. Generally speaking I am not a fan as I find the stickness of the vegetable not to my liking. That said , I could eat loads of these crisp delights. The real secreat is the mango powder called Amchur found in Indian markets [...]

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Rich Chicken Curry

Posted on January 9, 2009 by meggamoma

1 chicken ,about 3 1/2 lbs , cut into 4 pieces 1/4 cup vegetable 3 onions ,sliced 2 cups thick yoghurt  1 cup cashews ,soaked in cold water for 20 minutes ,drained and ground 2 tsp each grated ginger and garlic pinch of saffron soaked in 1 tbs warm milk Few drops Rose water 4 [...]

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