Tag: Vegetarian
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Dal Tadka (Restaurant Style Tempered Lentils)
The very popular and amazingly tasty Dal Tadka or Dal Fry is here. Very simple to make yet so delectable. Just like you would get in a restaurant. ‘Dal’ is the hindi word for lentils and ‘Tadka’ for tempering (heating oil or ghee and adding spices to it and frying). In this recipe, we will…
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Pita Bread – Shack Saturdays Special
Pita or Pitta is a soft and slightly leavened flatbread baked from wheat flour. It is used in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. Pita can be used to scoop sauces or dips such as hummus and taramosalata, or to wrap kebabs or falafel like sandwiches. It can also be cut and baked into crispy pita chips.…
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Paneer Paratha (Indian flat bread stuffed with Cottage Cheese) – Paratha Series #2 (Shack Saturdays)
Hi Friends, I am back from my fantastic India trip. Visited the not so cold Mumbai and the very cold Delhi and enjoyed every second. But no thanks to the bad internet connectivity during travel I am bringing to you all a belated Shack Saturdays. But, but, but today what I have is one of my…
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Nutella Croissant (Day 6) – 7 Days of Christmas
Day 6 brings the deliciously magical combination of Nutella (sweetened hazelnut chocolate spread) and Croissant (buttery and flaky pastry). It’s one of my favourites for a Sunday breakfast. A must try for chocolate (nutella 😉 ) lovers. Here’s the quick recipe for you. Preparation Time 1.5 to 2 hours Baking Time 13-15 minutes Makes 8 Croissants Main Ingredients Maida…
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Puff Pastry (Day 2) – 7 Days of Christmas
Perfect for parties and sure to win a lot of hearts. Puff Pastry is made in layers that expand when cooked. It is quite versatile so feel free to add a filling of your choice or serve flaky as is. The incredibly light flakes are enough to make it Oh So Special! 🙂 The most…
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Aalu Tikki (Spiced Potato Patties) – Shack Saturdays Special
All Hail The Potato! Here’s the very popular and versatile Indian street food. Made with spiced potatoes. Serve with Mint & Coriander Chutney and Natural Yogurt. It’s also perfect for fasts if you use Sendha Namak (Rock Salt) instead of the usual salt. Preparation Time 20-25 minutes Cooking Time 10-15 minutes Servings 4 Main Ingredients Boiled Potatoes Course Snack Level Of Cooking Medium Ingredients …
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Masala Sandwich
Here’s the good old Masala Sandwich. Made with spiced potato stuffing. Serve with Tomato Sauce or Mint & Coriander Chutney. It has been a favourite breakfast or brunch recipe at home. It’s so easy to make and so delicious. Preparation Time 20-25 minutes Cooking Time 10-15 minutes Servings 4 Main Ingredients Potatoes & Bread Course Breakfast/Snack Level Of Cooking Medium Ingredients …
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Rajma (Red Kidney Beans Curry) – Shack Saturdays Special
A popular red kidney beans curry of North India. Tastes excellent with steamed rice. Sounds elaborate but it’s a very easy and super delicious dish. If you are working you can do something what I did and make it a comforting dish. Before leaving for work in the morning, I soaked a cup of Red Kidney…
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Tehri (Masala Rice) – Shack Saturdays Special
Mum-in-law and I wanted to go for something simple and quick this afternoon. We decided to make Tehri (Masala Rice) that is cooked in the pressure cooker with some veggies. I made a special addition to the Tehri which was nutrela (soya) chunks. So, rather than a simple dish it turned into a flavoursome delicacy. Something…
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Aglio Olio (Spaghetti) – Shack Saturdays Special
Shack Saturdays defines comfort this weekend through a big bowl of Aglio Olio (Spaghetti with oil, garlic and red chilli flakes) topped with your choice of shredded cheese. It’s a recipe my better half is the best at. I love it with a fried egg on the side! Preparation Time 8-10 minutes Cooking Time 15-20 minutes Servings 4 Main…
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