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Indian cooking is usually done with fresh ingredients and it's a common misconception that Indian food takes hours to cook. Today's recipe is a basic Indian gravy that uses some of the common ingredients. Preparing this gravy ahead of time can further cut down on your cooking time.This gravy is cooked using a little more oil and no water is added.Use freezer storage bags to store this gravy and don't forget to label the bags with dates. This gravy can be used to make a recipe using boiled potatoes and blanched vegetables.You can even cook eggs,meat,fish or paneer(Cottage Cheese) and green peas. Ingreadients Onions-1 big,sliced Tomatoes-2 medium,Pureed Ginger-Garlic paste-2 teaspoons Green chilli-1,Finely chopped Cinnamon-1 piece Black pepper-2-3 Bay leaf-1 Green Cardamom-1 Red chilli powder-1/2 teaspoon Coriander powder-1.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder-1/4 teaspoon Salt to taste Oil-5 teaspoons Method -Heat a pan and 5 teaspoons of oil and saute the sliced...

I've made this omelette with eggs,spring onions,onions,coriander leaves and green chillies.I have used a little more green chilli but the the choice is all yours.Adding less green chillies will make the recipe equally tasty.It's simple,tasty and is ready in 2 minutes. Ingredients Eggs-2 Spring onions finely chopped-3 teaspoons Onions finely chopped-2 teaspoons Chopped coriander leaves-3 teaspoons Green chillies,chopped- 2 teaspoons Salt to taste Oil-3 teaspoons Method -Break the eggs and put in a bowl and add 1/2 teaspoons of salt. -Beat the egg with a fork till it becomes light and airy. -Add all the above ingredients except oil. -Heat 3 teaspoons of oil in a fry pan and add the beaten eggs. -Cook for 2 minutes on medium flame and turn using a spatula. -Tasty Indian Omelette is ready. -Have it with toasted brown bread.

This mushroom and capsicum recipe is cooked in tomato-onion gravy and is spiced up by ginger,garlic and whole garam masala.It is best serves with chapatis or vegetable pulao .This delicious recipe can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. Ingredients Button mushroon-1 pack Green Capsicum-1 big Onions-1 large Ginger-1 inch peice Garlic-5-6 cloves Green Chilli-1 Tomatoes-2 medium size Turmeric powder-1/4 teaspoon Coriander powder-2 teaspoons Red chilli powder-1 teaspoon Salt to taste Vegetable oil/Olive oil-2.5 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves-2 teaspoons,finely chopped Whole Garam Masala Black pepper-3-4 Green cardamom-2 Black cardamom-1 Cinnamon-1 piece Bay leaf-1 Method -Wash the mushrooms with water thoroughly and cut them into halves. -Cut the capsicum into medium square pieces. -Dice the tomatoes and blend them in a mixer/blender to make a smooth puree. -Finely chop the onions. -Make a paste with green chillies,garlic and ginger. -Heat 2.5 table spoons...

This healthy egg omlette has been made with sauteed vegetables and is a healthy breakfast.You can have the omelette with parathas also. Ingredients Eggs-2 Onions,chopped-2 teaspoons Carrot,grated-1/2 Dried oregano-1/2 teaspoon Red bell pepper finely chopped-2 teaspoons Yellow bell pepper finely chopped-2 teaspoons Green bell pepper finely chopped-2 teaspoons Mushroom chopped-3 Green chilli,finely chopped-1/2 teaspoon Tomatoes,diced-1/2 Salt to taste White pepper powder-1/4 teaspoon Oil-4 teaspoons Method -Break the eggs in a bowl and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. -Beat the eggs nicely using a fork. -Add the chopped onions,crushed oregano and green chillies to the beaten eggs. -Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan and add the vegetables mentioned in the ingredients. -Saute the vegetables till they are slightly done. -Now add the sauteed vegetables to the beaten eggs. -Heat a flat fry pan and add 3 teaspoons of oil to it. -Now add the eggs with vegetables to this pan...

Eggs are packed with protein and this is a nutritious egg recipe which is made from hard boiled eggs.You can hard boil the eggs and store them in the refrigerator for atleast a day.I like to serve this recipe with hot Parathas (Indian flat bread).Pack egg masala in your lunch box or have it for dinner or lunch. Ingredients Hard boiled eggs-3 Onions chopped-1 Green chilli chopped-1 Tomatoes Diced-1 Garlic paste-1 teaspoon Coriander Powder-1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder-1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder-1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala-a pinch(optional) Chopped coriander leaves-1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste Oil-4 teaspoon Method -Take the egg shell out and make 1or 2 slits on the top of the eggs and rub the eggs with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder. -Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pan and fry the eggs.Remember to turn the eggs once one side has been fried well.Once the eggs look slightly golden,take them out and keep aside. -In the same pan add 2 more teaspoons of oil and add th...

This vegetable tikki is a ready -in -a -jiffy preparation.All you need is some veggies and cheese.Tikkis taste great with chutneys and some healthy salads Ingredients Boiled potato-1 big Grated carrot-1 Green peas boiled-1/2 cup Processed cheese cube-1small Dry mango powder(Aamchur-1 teaspoon(Optional) Garlic-1clove Green chilli-1 Chopped coriander leaves-2 teaspoons Salt to taste Cornflour-4 teaspoon Oil-for shallow fry Method - In a mixer , add boiled green peas , garlic and green chilli.Grind it for 4 seconds. -Take a big bowl and add boiled and mashed potatoes,grated cheese,green peas paste and all the above ingredients and mash well. -Take a small portion of the mashed potatoes and veggies and make round balls. -Gently press the balls to make flat tikkis. -Heat and flat pan and add 2 teaspoons of oil. -Now put 2to 3 tikkis on the pan and cook on medium heat. -Turn the tikkis and cook on the other side too.If required add another teaspoon of oil . -Once ...

Cheese and green peas paratha is yet another healthy lunch box and kid friendly recipe.I usually cut the parathas in squares,triangles or make small round parathas.You can even use a cookie cutter to make star and heart shaped parathas. Ingredients Boiled green peas-1/2 cup Garlic-1 clove Green chilli(optional)-1/2 Processed cheese cubes/slices-1 Salt to taste Oil-to make the parathas For the Dough Whole wheat flour (atta)-2cups Salt-1/4 teaspoon Carom seeds(Ajwain)-1/4 teaspoon Water-1/2 cup Method To Make the Dough - Add the boiled green peas,garlic,green chilli and a pinch of salt in a blender and mixer and blend to make a fine paste.Do not add water. -Take a big container and put the whole wheat flour,salt and carom seeds.Mix well. -Add the green peas paste to the wheat flour and mix well with your hand. -Grate the cheese cube or simply mash the cheese slice and put it in the wheat flour. -Add little water and make the dough by moving the flour mixture is cir...