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       WHOLE WHEAT CUMIn        BISCUITS, JEERA BISCUITS Preparation Time :15 mins |  Cooking Time : 20 mins |  Makes :25 small cookies Recipe Category : Snack |  Recipe Cuisine : Indian Wheat Flour – 1 cup Powdered Sugar – 1/4 cup Jeera – 1 heaped tsp Unsalted chilled butter – 1/4 cup Baking powder – 1/4 tsp Salt – 1/8 tsp Milk – 2 to 3 tbsp METHOD: Take wheat flour in a mixing bowl add baking powder and salt to it, mix well. Then add the chilled butter and powdered sugar. Break butter with your fingertips and rub it with the flour till it remblems breadcrumb-like texture. Then add cumin seeds and mix them. Now add milk little by little to form a dough, not too tight more like our chapathi dough. Cling wrap it and refrigerate for at least 15mins.Using a rolling pin roll the dough slightly thin to 1/8 inch thickness. Use butter paper underneath to avoid sticking Preheat oven at 180 deg C for 10mins.Use a cookie cutter and cut it int...

    Birista (Golden Fried Onions Recipe)  For fried onions: ▢ 2   kgs   Onions   (thinly sliced) ▢ 4  cups   Oil   (for frying) Instructions First, Peel and wash the onions well Now, pat dry or wipe them and slice them thinly. Be sure to slice all the onions of same thickness. This will ensure uniform fried onion strings. In a heavy bottom pan or kadhai, heat oil. Once the oil is hot, drop the sliced onions and them until golden and crisp. Lastly, spread them onto a clean kitchen towel and allow it to sit for 7-8 minutes. Transfer them into a clean air tight container and store it in a freezer.

    Pumpkin Snickerdoodles INGREDIENTS 1 3/4 c.  all-purpose flour 1 tsp.pumpkin spice 1/2 tsp.  cream of tartar 1/2 tsp.  baking soda 1/2 tsp.  kosher salt 1/2 c.  (1 stick) butter, softened   1 c.  granulated sugar 1  large egg 1/3 c.  pumpkin puree 1 tsp.  vanilla extract Cinnamon-sugar PUMPKIN spice  2 tbsp.  ground cinnamon 2 tsp.  ground ginger 1 tsp.  ground cloves 1 tsp.  ground allspice 1/2 tsp.  ground nutmeg Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir to combine. DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. In another large bowl, combine butter and sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add egg, pumpkin, and vanilla and mix until evenly combined. Gradually, add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.  Roll about 1 tablespoon of dough in...

       Palak Pakoda   Course Appetizer, Snacks   Cuisine Indian   Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian   Prep Time 10   minutes   Cook Time 10   minutes   Servings   Calories 116 kcal Ingredients ▢ 15-18   Spinach   ((spinach) medium-sized leaves, washed and wiped well.) ▢ 1   cup   Besan  ((chickpea flour)) ▢ ¼   teaspoon   zeera  ((cumin)) ▢ ½   teaspoon   Ajwain  ((carom seeds)) ▢ ½   teaspoon   red chili powder ▢ ¼   teaspoon   green chili paste ▢ ½   teaspoon   turmeric powder ▢ ½   teaspoon   chaat masala ▢ Juice of half lemon ▢ ¼   teaspoon   sugar ▢ Pinch   of Heeng   (asafoetida) ▢ Salt to taste ▢ Pinch   of Soda ▢ ¾   cup   water ▢ Oil   (for frying) Instructions In a bowl, combine all the ingredients well (except, water oil and palak). Gradually add water and whisk to form creamy ...

   Mango salsa canape INGREDIENTS 3  ripe mangos, diced (see photos) 1  medium red bell pepper, chopped ½ cup  chopped red onion ¼ cup  packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 1  jalapeño, seeded and minced 1  large lime, juiced (about  ¼ cup  lime juice) ⅛  to  ¼  teaspoon salt, to taste Ready-made Canapés INSTRUCTIONS In a serving bowl, combine the prepared mango, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Drizzle with the juice of one lime. Using a large spoon, stir the ingredients together. Season to taste with salt, and stir again. For best flavor, let the salsa rest for 10 minutes or longer. Keep the Canapés in the oven for 3 min at 180 degrees  Add a spoonful of Mango salsa on the Canapés  Colourful, tangy Mango salsa with Canapé is ready. Enjoy!!!

yogurt pomme pomme (apple & banana pie) Difficulty: Very Easy Time: 45min Number of servings: 20cm (8inch) pie dish Ingredients: 1 apple 1 banana 1 tbsp. lemon juice 200ml plain yogurt (unsweetened) 5 tbsp. sugar 3 tbsp. cooking oil (optional**) 2 eggs 100g (3.5oz.) cake flour *all-purpose flour may work 1 tsp. baking powder butter cake flour Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 200C (392F). Butter and flour the 20cm (8inch) pie dish. 2. Slice apple and banana, then coat them with lemon juice to avoid discoloration and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, and cooking oil (optional**). Then add plain yogurt and mix until smooth. 4. Sift in cake flour and baking powder and mix well. 5. Pour half of the mixture into the dish, arrange sliced apples and bananas on the mixture, pour the remaining mixture over the fruits. 6. Bake at 200C (392F) for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. You can either eat hot, at room temperature or cold.

    Mutton Yakhni Pulao Ingredients: For Bouquet Garni (Potli): Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tsp   Dhania (Coriander seeds) 1 tbs   Saunf (Fennel seeds) 1 tsp   Sabut kali mirch (Black pepper corns) 1 tsp   Badi elaichi (Black cardamom) 1   Laung (Cloves) 6-7   Jaifil (Nutmeg) ¼ piece   Javatri (Mace) ½ tsp   Hari elaichi (Green cardamom) 4-5   Darchini (Cinnamon sticks) 3   Mutton mix boti ½ kg   Pani (Water) 1.5-liter   Lehsan (Garlic) 6 cloves   Pyaz (Onion) 1 medium   Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste   Oil ½ Cup   Pyaz (Onion) sliced 1 medium   Sabut kali mirch (Black pepper corns) ½ tsp   Hari elaichi (Green cardamom) 3-4   Laung (Cloves) 4   Zeera (Cumin seeds) ½ tsp   Hari mirch (Green chilies) chopped 5-6   Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) 1 tsp   Dahi (Yogurt) whisked 1 Cup   Namak (Salt) 1 or to taste   Kali mirch (Black pepper) crushed ½ tsp ...

   Mince pasta spaghetti      Servings : 4     Prep : 10 min     Cook : 40 min     Total : 50 min     Difficulty : Low INGREDIENTS 200 gms Spaghetti (half packet) 200 gms Mutton mince ( chicken or beef) 1 medium onion finely chopped 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped 2 tbsp of chopped garlic 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp black pepper powder 1 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tsp sugar 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional) Salt to taste 4 tbsp olive oil 1 cup green spring onion + for garnishing. DIRECTIONS STEP 1 Heat water along with salt in a large vessel till it boils. Add the pasta to boiling water and cook till it is cooked ‘al dent. Drain the pasta and reserve 1 cup of drained pasta water. Pour some oil over the pasta and set aside. STEP 2 For the sauce: Heat a saucepan and add 2 tbsp chopped garlic. Pour 4 tbsp of olive oil over the garlic and fry till it just turns color. STEP 3 Then add...

  Chicken Fried Quinoa PREP TIME: 5   minutes COOK TIME: 10   minutes SERVES: 6   servings INGREDIENTS ▢ 3   cups   rotisserie chicken   or shredded chicken ▢ 3   cups quinoa     cooked ▢ 1   cup   mixed vegetables   frozen ▢ 2   eggs ▢ 1   onion   medium ▢ 1/4   cup   soy sauce ▢ 2   tbsp   butter ▢ 1   tbsp   sesame oil ▢ 1   tbsp   garlic   minced Garnish (optional) ▢ Chopped green onions INSTRUCTIONS Chop the onion and press the garlic. Chop the rotisserie chicken into small bite-sized pieces. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add butter and onion, and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the edges start to brown. Add the quinoa, veggies, chicken, and sesame oil to the skillet and stir to combine. Let cook 3-5 minutes, then push to one side and add the egg, scrambling, and cooking until done. Stir th...