Preheat the oven to 350 degree fahrenheit. Cut the onion in round or thin strings. Chiffonade or shred the spinach into small pieces. In a medium size, preferably shallow, dish or bowl mix the onion and spinach and keep it aside. Now mix all the dry ingredients together in a…
Soak the chana daal for a few hours, rinse, and pat dry. Remove all the visible skin or fat from the chicken. Wash, pat dry, and cut into small cubes. Follow the manufacturer’s direction to turn on your instant pot to sauté mode for pre-heating. Now in the pre-heated instant…
In a medium size bowl, mix semolina (sooji), yogurt, 1/3 cup water, garlic paste, cumin coriander powder, oil and salt. Mix well and set aside. The batter should be the consistency of cake mix. In a large saucepan, over medium high heat, add 3 cups of water and insert a…
In a medium skillet, over medium-low heat, add oil and sauté onions, tomatoes, cayenne pepper, cumin powder and turmeric for 1 minute. Add boiled moong (see below) and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add the cilantro to make the filling; divide into four equal parts.…
In a medium bowl, combine barley and 4 cups of water and soak for 4 hours. Drain the water. In a medium non-stick saucepan, over medium-low heat, add 4 cups water and the soaked barley; cook for 30 to 40 minutes. Let it cool. Using a hand-held blender puree the barley mixture.…
To prepare the chicken, trim off all visible fat and cut into small cubes; rinse with cold water and drain. Combine garlic, ginger and onion in a blender and puree; set aside. Place a medium size non-stick Dutch pan over medium high heat and add oil; once the oil begins…
Method: In a shallow dish, mix minced garlic, lemon juice, turmeric, homemade fish spice masala and 1 tablespoon of water to make the marinade for the tilapia. Rub the marinade on both sides of each tilapia fillet; cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. In a medium wok, over medium high heat, evenly…
In a medium pan, over medium-low heat, add oil, curry leaves, garlic and shallots. Sauté for one minute; add tomatoes and homemade shrimp masala and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes. You may sprinkle a few drops of water if the mixture becomes too dry. Add shrimps and mix well, cook for…
In a small saucepan, over medium high heat, add 2 tbsp. water, ginger and garlic paste and salmon fillet. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until fish is cooked and flaky. Once cool, crumble by hand. In a medium size bowl, mash boiled potatoes using a fork…
