Sunday, September 23, 2012

Rucola (Arugula) Beet Salad



Ingredients:

(Quantities are not given, as one can have to his/her taste)
Rucola(Arugula) leaves
Baby beetroots
Salt
Freshly grounded black pepper
Lemon juice
Ice berg
Olive oil

Procedure:

First steam the beetroots till they become tender and then mix all ingredients. Season according to taste.

Tip: Add shredded parmesan when serving.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Aloo Gobhi Capsicum


Ingredients:

Potato (finely diced) - 1 cup
Cauliflower (florets) - 1 and 1/2 cup
Green Capsicum/ Paprika (finely diced) - 2 cups
Salt - as per taste
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 1 and 1/2 tbsp

Procedure:

1. Microwave cauliflowers on high for 10 min. (or) Steam cauliflowers until they are tender. And follow the same with Potato.
2. In skillet heat the oil, Once it is hot add chopped capsicum, and fry for 4 or 5 min.
3. Add potatoes and mix well. Now cover it with lid and let it cook for another 4 min mixing in between.
4. Now add salt, turmeric powder and cauliflower and mix well. Cover again and let it cook for 7-8 min.
5. Finally add redchilli powder, fry for 2 more min and serve with Plain rice or Roti.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Chickpeas Burger Patties



Ingredients:

Chickpeas - 1 tin or 150 gr (boiled)
Carrot - 1 (medium)
Cauliflower florets - 1/2cup
Salt - as per taste
Black pepper powder - 1/2 tsp ( can be increased according to taste)
Bread crumbs - as needed
All purpose flour - for dusting
Oil - for deep frying
No-egg powder (egg replacer) or 1 beaten egg.

Procedure:

1. In a food processor grind chickpeas (remove extra water), carrots and cauliflower.
2. Once finely chopped add salt and black pepper powder and mix well.
3. In a skillet take oil and heat it. Oil should be hot enough to fry.
4. Meanwhile take the mixture and make it into burger patties shape dust it with all purpose flour.
5. Dip that patty in no-egg mixture or beaten egg then roll that in the bread crumbs.
6. Fry the patties in oil till they become golden color on all sides. Serve by putting them into burger buns with little ketchup , mustard, some salad leaves , cheese and tomato.