tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66505100491926839422026-05-27T23:25:31.991-04:00WelCome To DipsKtichen.I am sharing some simple and mouthwatering Indian and International recipes with you all.Thanks for visiting my blog.Hope you would come and visit it again.Deeptihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05497312226705191440noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650510049192683942.post-76080392839995385742011-01-04T15:10:00.003-05:002011-01-04T15:17:32.670-05:00

First of all I would like to wish you all a very happy new year 2011.Recently I started cooking Thai food and this is my very first Thai recipe. I enjoyed it with fried rice and the combo is just superb.The recipe is very easy to follow and takes just few minutes to cook.IngredientsThai Red Curry Paste(Store brought) 2 tbspCoconut milk 1 can(12 oz)Chicken breast 2Veggies 2-3 cupsBrown Sugar 1

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Mushroom is always a hit in my family so I was looking for some interesting recipes which I can make with mushrooms.Recently I got a cook book by Meena Pathak from library and I found this mushroom-spinach sabzi recipe there.I tried it a couple of times and it turns out superb.I really like the combo.It tastes great and can be served with roti/chapati/paratha.IngredientsMushroom (button) 9

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As the mercury level is getting higher it is very difficult to keep yourself cool.But the market is full of different options to make smoothies.So why not try water melon for the same purpose.Just add a few other things and you will get a soothing,refreshing,delicious and healthy smoothie.IngredientsWater Melon chunks 4 cupsFresh Mint Leaves (a few sprigs)Lemon Juice 1 tbspRock Salt/kala namak 1

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I love mango season when market is full of loads of mangoes in both forms raw as well as ripe.Here I used mint leaves and raw mango to make this chutney.This chutney is very good for summers as mint has ability to sooth our digestive system.The sourness from raw mangoes gives it a tanginess.IngredientsMint Leaves 1 bunchMango(raw) 1 Green Chillies 3-4SaltMethod1. Pick the mint leaves from the

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Kaju Katli is a very famous sweet(similar to barfi) which is made of kaju/cashews,sugar.Its a big HIT in my family.My DH and DS both have sweet tooth so they ask me to make something sweet time to time.I find this katli very easy to make and it takes very few ingredients.You don't need any milk,ghee which is very common in most of the Indian sweets.So next time if you have craving for something

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This is the dessert that I learned recently from Vahrevah chef and tried a couple of times.It is made of mango pulp,cream,gelatin.My DH and DS just love it.It doesn't take much time to prepare also so if you have guests coming over try it and am sure they will love it.IngredientsMango Pulp 1 can( 30 oz)Gelatin(mango/lime) 2 packets( 3 oz each)Sugar(Powdered) 1/2 cupHeavy Whipping Cream 2 cupsDry

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Dal Makhani is the most popular dals in north India.It's made of whole urad(black lentils) and rajma(red kidney beans) with loads of butter and cream.I have made this dal on many gatherings at my place and the results were always awesome. IngredientsWhole Urad Dal(black lentils) 2 cupRajma(red kidney beans) 1/2 cupTomato Puree 4 tbspGinger-garlic paste 1 tbspFennel-seeds(saunf) pw 1 tspRed chili

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Here comes another recipe to beat the heat.Kulfi is very popular Indian ice-cream which is made of milk.Milk is heated and reduced then mixed with dry fruits/nuts.After that it is allowed to freeze.Kulfi falooda,kesar-pista kulfi,matka kulfi,malai kulfi are some of the most common flavours in India.IngredientsMilk 5 cupCondensed Milk 1/2 cupSugar(powdered) as per tasteCorn Flour 1 tspGreen

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Summer brings up lots of bbq/pool parties,outings and we always look for something cool and soothing to beat up the heat.Market is full of veggies and fruits so it's the best time to utilise them for beverages.Here comes a smoothie from my kitchen which has load of fruits.Try this and am sure you and your loved ones will love this just like my family.IngredientsMango 1Banana 1Peaches 2Almonds

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I was introduced to Asparagus some months back in a cookery show on tv.When I googled about this veggie I found out that it is one of the most nutritionally well balanced veggie which is high in folic acid.It is low in calories,contains no fat or cholesterol and a good source of fiber ,potassium,vitamin B6.So thought to include it in my meal and made this asparagus sabzi.The original recipe can

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Biryani is a rice based recipe which is popular not only in India but in various other countries.It is made of rice(specially basmati),spices and meat(chicken,mutton,prawns)/veggies.But every country/region has its own way to cook it.Here is my recipe which is not complicated at all but tastes great.IngredientsChicken pieces(with bones) 1 poundYogurt(plain) 3/4 cupMint Leaves 1/2 cupCoriander

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Wow, its been a year when I started my blog.Thanks to all my readers, followers and friends for their constant support and wishes to make this happen.I started this blog with vanilla sponge cake recipe(which I made on my DS's birthday) and completing 1 year with another cake(pineapple upside down).Hope you all enjoy the recipe as we enjoyed it.IngredientsFor CakeAll Purpose Flour/Maida 1 1/2 cup

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I was thinking to make a dry mix veggie dish for my son's birthday party but was confused what to make.Finally I decided to go with corn-peas-carrots as they are very colourful and the outcome was awesome with our Indian spices.I also made dal makhani,fruit cream,ras malai,stuffed crescent,dahi vadas at home and ordered chicken curry,paneer makhani,naan,jeera rice from Indian restaurant.Everybody

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Its my DS(Akki)s birthday today.It's hard to believe that he is already 4 and can manage all his things by his own.To celebrate his bday I make these cupcakes as he and his friends love cup cakes.I am also planing to make his favourite chola-bhatura later on.IngredientsAll Purpose Flour/Maida 2 cupBaking Powder 2 tspSalt 1/2 tspEggs 4Unsalted Butter 3/4 cupVanilla Extract 2 tspSugar 2 cupMilk 1

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Last time when I visited my farmer's market I was extremely happy to see loads of green veggies.From the very first time I saw these fresh bathua(hindi name) leaves there.In India these leaves are also known as paruppukkirai,pappukara,vastuccira,chakvit and fat hen,pigweed,lambs-quarters in english.These leaves are very nutritious and contain protein,Vitamin A,calcium,phosphorus and

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Here comes a recipe, from the state of Maharashtra,which is very hot.In this recipe big green chillies/peppers are stuffed with besan/gram flour,spices and then cooked.IngredientsBig Green Chillies/Peppers/Jalapenos 5-6Besan/Gram Flour 3/4 cupCoriander pw 1/4 tspCumin pw 1/4 tspSaunf/fennel pw 1/4 tspGreen coriander leaves(chopped) 2 tbspMustard Seeds 1/2 tspAsafoetida 1 pinchSaltOilMethod1.

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Shami Kebabs are patties made of minced/grounded meat,chickpeas(ground) and spices.It is an extremely famous snack in India.IngredientsMinced Meat(lamd/goat/turkey) 1 lbOnion 1 smallGinger 1 inch pieceGarlic 2-3 clovesGreen Chili 1-2Chana Dal 1/2 CupGaram Masala 1 tspMint Leaves(chopped) 2 tbspGreen Coriander Leaves (chopped) 2 tbspRed chili pw 1/2 tspEgg 1SaltOilMethod1. In a pressure cooker

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I just love these crescents so fluffy,soft and buttery.Here I made them with a spicy filling almost same as we do for samosas.But it can be anything so go with your imagination and make your choice of stuffed crescent and enjoy them with your family and friends.IngredientsCrescent (dinner rolls) 1 pack(8 rolls)Hash Brown Potato Patties 3Green Peas 1/2 cupCumin seeds 1/2 tspCoriander pw 1 tspGaram

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Dum Aloo is a very famous north Indian recipe where small/baby potatoes are cooked under dum(pressure).This recipe belongs to Awadhi cusine.So enjoy this creamy potato gravy with naan,roti,chapati or even with parathas.IngredientsAloo/Potato(small size) 5-6Onion 1 SmallTomato Puree 2 tbspGinger-garlic paste 2 tspYogurt 2 tbspCream 2-3 tbspTurmeric pw 1/2 tspCorriander pw 1 tbspRed chili pw 1/2

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Wishing all my friends and family members a very happy and colourful HOLI.Holi is a festival of colours and it represents the victory of good over evil.On this occasion gujiya is made in most of the households in north India.IngredientsAll purpose flour/Maida 500 gmKhoya/mawa 500 gmSugar(powdered) 300 gm (Adjust it according to your taste)Dry coconut(dessicated) 2 tbspRaisins 10-15Semolina/Suji(

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Here is one simple and yummy semolina-milk pudding which can be made in no time.It can be given to small kids(who are recently introduced to solid food).My mom used to give this pudding to us specially during winters.IngredientsSuji/Semolina 1/2 cupMilk 2 cupGhee/Clarified Butter 1 tspSugar 1/2 cupCardamom pw 1 pinchRaisins 8-10Dry fruits Method1. Heat ghee in a pan and roast(on medium flame)

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Long time back I had this methi matar malai at my friend's house.Since then I always wanted to try this but never get chance.So this time when I opened my fridge and all the ingredients were there I decided to finally give it a try.In this recipe methi(fenugreek) leaves are cooked with green peas and cream. IngredientsMethi/Fenugreek Leaves 1 bunchGreen Peas 1 cupOnion 1 smallGinger 1/2

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I would like to wish all my friends a very Happy Maha Shivratri. It is basically a hindu festival celebrated every year to please lord Shiva by fasting all day.So today's post is dedicated to the recipes that we can take during fasts.Mixture of Lotus Seeds and PeanutsIngredientsLotus Seeds 1 cupPeanuts 1 cupGhee/Clarified butter 1 tbspSendha Namak(Salt used for fasting) Method1. Heat ghee in a

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I am very happy and excited that I am writing my 101st post today.Last night I made this lauki/bottle gourd raita with sweet and sour karela.I just love this raita and can have it with anything.So here is the recipe.IngredientsLauki/Bottle Gourd 1 PoundPlain Curd/Yogurt 2 CupCumin Seeds 1 tspWhole Red Chili 1Asafetida 1 pinchMustard Oil 1 tbspBlack Salt 1/2 tspSaltMethod1. First peel off the skin

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Whenever I go out of choices and don't feel like doing much, I like to make something easy yet exciting.So here comes this prawn-rice recipe for seafood lovers with a desi tadka.So presenting my 100th post with this recipe.It's hard for me to believe that I have already reached the century.IngredientsPrawns 1 poundOnion 1 LargeRice(cooked) 2 cupsBay Leaf 1Cinnamon Stick 1 inchCardamom(green)

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