Tag: Appetizer

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and whole cumin. 2. When the mustard seeds start to pop, add the green chilies. 3. Stir fry for 10 seconds and then add cabbage and carrots, mix well. 4. Cook on high heat until vegetables are slightly tender. 5. Add…

1. Combine the vegetables and herbs. 2. Separately combine oil, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt to make the dressing. 3. Pour dressing over the salad and toss. 4. Chill before serving.

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 bowl, combine all ingredients, except cooking oil spray; mix well and set aside for 15 to 20 minutes. Divide mixture into 8 parts to make round, flat patties, 2 inches in diameter. In a small non-stick frying pan, over medium-low heat, evenly spray cooking oil for 4…

Soak the moong about 4 hours; discard all water, rinse and drain water again. Using a food processor or blender, grind the moong with yogurt, garlic, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and 1⁄2 cup of water to make a thin batter. Pour into a mixing bowl; egg white, salt, cumin and coriander powder,…

Soak the Moong for about 4 hours; discard all water, rinse and drain water again. In a food processor or blender, combine moong, yogurt, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic paste,blend to make a smooth batter. Pour into a medium size bowl and add a 1⁄4 cup of water to remove all the…

Method for Spinach & Potato Kebab: In a medium bowl, mash boiled potato using a fork or a masher. Add spinach, cilantro, salt, cumin and coriander powder, crushed red pepper, onion and egg. Knead well to make soft dough. Divide into 8 parts to make round, flat patties, 2 inches in diameter.…

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…

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except cooking oil spray, and knead well. Set aside for 10 minutes. Divide mixture into 8 parts to make round, flat patties, 2 inches in diameter. Set aside for 5 minutes. In a medium skillet, over medium-low heat, evenly spray cooking oil for…