FOOD AND BEVERAGE BLOG

Wine

2009-08-24T05:07:00.001+05:30

Wine is probably as old as mankind. We can trace back it's existence in the old scriptures. It is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grapes of different kind.Grapes have such a natural chemical behaviour that they can ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes or other nutrients.Wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast. This yeast is generally

Sushi Rice Recipe - Japanese Recipe

2009-08-12T03:34:00.004+05:30

Japanese rice is short grain rice and gets sticky when it is cooked. Long grain rice isn't proper for sushi because it is drier and doesn't stick together.Prep:-5 minInactive Prep:-1 hr 0 minCook:-10 minTotal:-1 hr 15 minServings:- 4 cupsIngredients: 2 cups sushi or short grain rice2 cups water, plus extra for rinsing rice2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon kosher saltMethod

Rich Strawberry Ice Cream

2009-05-31T20:42:00.003+05:30

Ingredients:- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, stemmed, or 12 oz. Frozen unsweetened strawberries½ cup milk1 ½ cups heavy cream2/3 cup sugar1 tbs. Vanilla extract2 tbs. Triple Sec, or orange-flavored

Salmon With Asparagus Sauce

2009-05-31T20:01:00.007+05:30

INGREDIENTS:-FOR SAUCE1 1/2 lb Asparagus, medium/small2 oz Butter, unsalted2 c Cream, heavy Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) ASSEMBLY8 ea Salmon, steaks, 3/4-inch thick, boned2 oz Butter METHODSAUCE ASSEMBLYFor the Sauce:Wash the asparagus and snap off the white ends.Set aside all tops and half that number of ends.

Egg Curry

2009-05-30T17:02:00.003+05:30

Ingredients Eggs---------------------------------------------------4 - 6 nosOnion(big)-------------------------------------------1 no(sliced)Green chillies----------------------------------------2 - 3 nos(split)Ginger-------------------------------------------------1 inch piece(chopped)Curry leaves------------------------------------------A fewTomato(big)-----------------------------------------1

Dahi Vada

2009-05-30T16:39:00.005+05:30

Ingredients: Yogurt (curd)-----------------3 cupsUrad daal--------------------1 cupGinger-garlic paste------------1 tsp.Chopped green chilli----------1Red chilli powder-----------------------1 tsp.Cumin powder (Roasted)------------1 tsp.Salt----------------

Tamarind Chutney

2009-05-30T16:17:00.006+05:30

Ingredients: Tamarind---------------------------1 cupJaggery----------------------------1/2 cupSugar------------------------------2 tbsp.Red chilli powder------------------1/2 tspBlack pepper powder--------------1/4 tsp.Cumin powder (roasted)----------------1 tspCloves------------------------------2-3Warm water------------------------

Green Chutney

2009-05-30T16:06:00.002+05:30

It is used as an accompaniment of various Indian dishes.Ingredients:Green coriander leaves------------1 cupGreen chilli------------------------------2Ginger-------------------------------------1/4 inchLemon juice-----------------------------2tbspSalt to tasteMethod:Grind coriander leaves, ginger and green chilli together. If the paste is too thick, add little water.Then

Rasgullas

2009-05-30T15:43:00.005+05:30

It is prepared by kneading chhena (fresh curd cheese) often lightened with a small amount of semolina, and rolling them into small balls. These are then boiled in a light sugar syrup until the syrup permeates the balls.The rasagolla is a very popular cheese based, syrupy sweet dish that originated in Orissa. It is supposed to have been a traditional Oriya dish for centuries.The recipe for making

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

2009-05-28T14:13:00.004+05:30

This cake is made within 30 minutes and can be made at any time and everyone loves it because it is easy to make and the ingredients are almost available in every general store. And it looks yummy too!!Ingredients: All-purpose flour---------(1 cup)Baking powder----------- (1 tsp)Skim milk---------------- (½ cup)Unsweetened cocoa-------(4 tablespoons)Vegetable oil--------------(1 tablespoon)

Badam Ka Halwa

2009-05-28T14:00:00.004+05:30

This recipe is very easy to make and very delicious. It is very nutritious for growing children and pregnant ladies and is specially made in India on festivals and other occasions. Badam(almonds) is very good for brain, skin and hair. Savour it!!Ingredients: Badam(almonds)------ (2 cups)Milk------------------- (1 cup)Ghee(fat)--------------(1 cup)Sugar------------------(2 1/2 cups)Kesar(saffron)

Chicken Fried Rice

2009-05-28T05:29:00.003+05:30

Ingredients :6 cups boiled basmati rice 1 cup chicken 1/2 cup prawns cooked 1 egg 1/4 cup capsicum cut into fine strips 1 cup regular onion, chopped fine 1 cup spring onions, chopped fine 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste 1 cup of mixed vegetables soya sauce chilli sauce Method :Make sure the rice isn't overcooked or mushy.Add a little oil when boiling so that it doesn't

Almond Butter Cookies

2009-05-28T05:08:00.006+05:30

Ingredients:1/4 c Canola oil1 c Whole wheat pastry flour1 c Almond butter-(Sifted before measuring)1/4 c Maple syrup1/4 ts Salt1/2 ts Pure vanilla extractSome almonds for decorationInstructions:Preheat oven to 300F.Lightly grease a baking sheet (or use a nonstick one).Mix together almond butter and oil; beat until smooth.Mix in maple syrup and vanilla extract.Stir together flour and salt.Add to

Meatballs with Tomato, Vegetable Gravy

2009-05-28T04:55:00.003+05:30

A hearty one dish main course. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes (neither of which is included in the nutritional information counts). 65 Minutes to Prepare and CookIngredients 93% Lean Ground BeefBread CrumbsOnionsGreen PepperEggGround SavoryCampbell's Healthy Request Tomato SoupFrozen Mixed VegetablesSaltPepperDirections Mix meat, bread crumbs, egg, onion, green pepper, salt and

Date and walnut cake

2009-05-01T15:32:00.004+05:30

IngredientsFlour:- 115 gmSugar:- 115 gmEggs:- 2 noFat:- 85 gmBaking Powder:- 1/4 tspDates:- 200 gmWalnut:- 50 gmSoda Bi carb:- 1/4 tspHot water:- 50 mlMethodcream fat with flour till it comes to a creamy texture along with baking powder.Dip the dates in hot water so as to extract maximum flavor. Now crush the walnuts.Beat eggs along with sugar till the time that sugar is completely dissolved and

Bread and butter pudding

2009-05-01T14:14:00.006+05:30

DESCRIPTIONBread and butter pudding is a traditional dessert popular in British cuisine. It is essentially a baked form of French toast. It is made by layering slices of buttered bread scattered with raisins in an oven dish into which an egg and milk mixture, commonly seasoned with nutmeg (and sometimes vanilla or other spices), is poured. It is then baked in an oven and served. Some people may

Cheesy Burgers

2008-04-14T01:25:00.001+05:30

Time taken: 30-45 minsIngredients:4 buns4 tomato slices4 cheddar cheese slicesFor Burgers:500 gms mince meat1/2 cup crumbled cottage cheese (make 4 portions)1 egg 2 spring onion, chopped finely1 tsp chilli sauce1/4 tsp black pepper powderSalt as per taste1/2 cup bread crumbsMethod: Mix all the ingredients of burgers except cottage Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions Make flat rounds

Panneer Tikka

2008-04-14T01:18:00.000+05:30

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Cream of Tomato Soup

2008-03-26T09:19:00.000+05:30

Time: 15-30 minsIngredients:1 Kg tomatoes 1-1/2 tsp butter Chopped garlic (3 tsps)A small piece of ginger chopped 1/2 a chili chopped Coriander leaves chopped (handful)Basil (for taste)1 tbsp light creamSalt as per tasteMethod:Puree the tomatoes and keep aside. Heat a vessel on medium flame. Add butter and then add chopped garlic, chopped ginger, chili and coriander leaves and sauté until

Fried Roasted Gujiya

2008-03-23T16:00:00.000+05:30

Few sweets are intrinsically linked to a festival as gujiya with Holi. Generations have enjoyed this sweet made from maida stuffed with khoya, almonds, raisins, and cardamom during the spring festival.Gujiya is deep fried(preferably in desi ghee) and often dipped in sugar syrup.The growing popularity of health food notwithstanding , the sweet has lost little of its lure. Visit the shops of old

Thandai or bhaang

2008-03-23T15:26:00.000+05:30

Bhaang is prepared by grounding the buds and leaves of cannabis into a paste. It's then mixed in thandaiINGREDIENTS1 1/2 litre- water1 1/2 cups- sugar1 cup - milk1 tbsp - almonds1 tbsp - watermelon/cantaloupe seeds(dried and skinned)1/2 tbsp - poppy seeds1/2 tbsp - aniseed1/2 tsp - cardamom powder1 tsp - peppercorns(whole)1/4 cup - dried or fresh rose petals(gulkand variety)2 to 4 tbsp - bhaang

Vegetable Pasta

2008-03-20T10:16:00.002+05:30

Finding it tough to manage your kids vegetable intake? here is a unique way of keeping a tab on their diet by feeding them right proportion of green veggies.this one is easy to digest and full of nutrients... so relish..INGREDIENTS(pasta)Macaroni 180gms(1pkt)2 tsp oil for boiling pastasalt to taste INGREDIENTS(sauce)1 medium size capsicum5 to 6 medium size mushrooms5 to 6

Italian Pizza

2007-09-08T02:57:00.000+05:30

INGREDIENTS(4 servings) 120 g ziti pasta 135 g all-purpose flour 55 g shortening 1/2 eggs 30 ml cold water 60 g salami

FIRNI- Famous Sweet Dish From Kashmir

2007-08-19T03:09:00.000+05:30

IT IS A VERY FAMOUS KASHMIRI SWEET DISH AND EVEN YOU CAN MAKE IT AT HOME. KASHMIRI'S MAKE IT ON A SPECIAL OCCASION KNOWN AS "WAZWAAN"I'M GIVING IT'S RECIPIE BELOW.INGREDIENTS QUANTITYRICE FLOUR:- 2.5 TSP MILK:- 1 LITRESUGAR:- 4 TSPCARDAMOMS(CRUSHED):- 12ALMONDS(BLANCHAD & SLICED):- 1 TSPPISTACHIO(GROUND):- 1 TSPMETHOD:-MIX THE RICE FLOUR WITH ENOUGH MILK TO MAKE A THIN PASTE.PUT IN THE REST OF

Genoise Sponge

2007-08-10T00:02:00.000+05:30

A delicate buttery sponge cake is known as the genoise sponge cake. This rich, light cake is made with flour, sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla. It's similar in texture to a moist sponge cake. It was developed in Genoa, Italy, adapted by the French and is now baked by gourmet cooks throughout Europe and the United States. Génoise is an extremely versatile cake and is used for many elegant