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It is a traditional Southern Thai dry spicy red curry. It can make sliced pork, sliced beef or chicken, or mushrooms or. Season it with brown sugar and serve with rice. Ingredients 2 tablespoons oil (any vegetable oil you can use for this) ¼ cup Red curry paste ( This is my inspired version, not traditional, Original Thai Red curry paste is using for this)  1 teaspoon turmeric powder 2  chiles, thinly sliced 500 gm Cauliflower (You can use Meat or Mushroom instead of Cauliflower) ½ teaspoon dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons soya sauce Rice for serving For Red Curry paste 1 shallot (chopped, or 1/4 cup purple onion) 1 stalk fresh lemongrass (minced, or 3 tablespoons prepared lemongrass paste) 1 to 2 red chilies 4 cloves garlic 1 thumb-size piece galangal (or ginger, peeled and sliced) 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup 2 tablespoon fish sauce (or 2 tablespoons soy sauce, plus salt to taste) 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed) 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons chi...

Potato - Cauliflower Salad is easy to make. Fresh bite to this creamy salad is yummy and best to eat. Ingredients 500 g potato 500 g Cauliflower 1 Medium size Red Onion, slice it in thin pcs 3 shallots, finely chopped 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar Salt and grounded pepper handful parsley leaves, chopped Preparation Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes until just cooked, drain and let it cool. Chop the cauliflower into small florets and let it also cook in salted water for 5 minutes until cooked. Cut the potatoes into chunks and put them in a salad bowl along with the cooked cauliflower florets, onion, and shallot. Add enough extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, and salt and mix it well. Put parsley leaves and pepper, mix together well and refrigerate until chilled.

Karaage is a Japanese cooking technique in which various foods—most often chicken, but also other meat and fish—are deep-fried in oil. The process involves lightly coating small pieces of the meat or fish with flour, or potato or corn starch, and frying in vegetable oil. Ingredients 1 kg skinless chicken cubed 1 tablespoon sake (is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting rice) 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon ginger, grated 1 clove garlic, minced 1 egg, beaten ⅓ cup potato starch(40 g) cooking oil, for frying Preparation In a large bowl, mix the chicken, sake, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Mix well. Cover with it and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge. After 30 minuts take the marinated chicken from the fridge and add the egg and potato starch to the chicken. Mix well. Heat the oil in the high flame. Fry the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Ready to serve. It can ...

Making an omelette is very easy. The earliest omelettes are believed to have originated in ancient Persia. Omelette is a French word and was first officially used in a French cooking publication, Cuisine Bourgeoisie in the late 17th century. Now almost every country has there own version of Omelette. This is a general omelette recipe I do in the home. Ingredients 4 eggs 1 Big onion 1 Green chilly Cheese Pinch of coriander leaves Salt, Pepper 2 tsp Olive oil Preparation Cut the Onion and Green chilly in small pcs. Put eggs in a bowl and beat it lightly with a fork until it forms foam. Add the onion, green chilly, ground pepper, and salt to taste. Mix it well. In a frying pan put the olive oil and let it become hot. Pour the prepared mixture of the egg. When the egg begins to set put some grated cheese. Wait for 2 to 3 minutes. Once cheese set well put some coriander leaves. The omelette is ready to serve.

Making Italian spaghetti is an easy way to bring the healthy flavors of Italy to your kitchen table. Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic 4 to 5 medium-size tomatoes Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried basil Pinch red chili flakes optional 1 pkg spaghetti (500 gms) Freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons slivered fresh basil optional Preparation Boil the tomatoes in a pot and cook it for 5 minutes. When the tomato skin breaks change it into the bowl with cold water. Peel the skin of the tomato and blend it in a blender. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. In a pan add onion, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes, until you can really smell the garlic, and it starts to turn golden. Once it is ready, add blended tomatoes, salt and pepper, oregano, basil, and red chili flakes, and mix i...

Marinated Vegetable Kabobs are delicious, and a great way to prepare vegetables in multicolor. You can make them on an outdoor grill, or if you live in a flat, use an oven or the stove to grill these. Either way, these will be delicious! Ingredients 1 cup Carrot sliced into thick rounds 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 red onion, cut into chunks 1 zucchini, sliced into thick rounds For the Marinade 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, pressed Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Making kabobs is rather simple, just pick your veggies, marinate them, and thread on a skewer. Mix all the ingredients for the Marinade. Then combine all the vegetables with the marinade and set aside for at least an hour, stirring to recoat the vegetables several times. While the vegetables are marinating, soak wooden skewers in water. When ready to grill, thread all veggi...

This is a famous dish in Switzerland also the name of cheese of Switzerland. The cheese is either melted under a grill or in a pan and then served with potatoes, cornichons, pickled onions. it's traditionally made with Raclette cheese produced in the region. Ingredients 1 big Size potatoes Salt 1 small jar of cornichon, pickled small onions, etc. Vegetable oil 250 gm. raclette cheese Preparation Put the potatoes in a large pot and just cover them with cold water. Add a tablespoon of salt. Put them over high heat uncovered until the water boils. You can use a presser cooker also. Make it cook for 10 to 15 mints until it cooks well. When it’s ready drain the potatoes and put them in a bowl with water and allow it to coll. Prepare a plate with a boiled potato cut in half. Now melt the Cheese and pour it over the prepared potato. Add  cornichons ( a small pickled cucumber) , pickled onions, and salt as required.

Pumpkin soup is now made around the world, though it is predominantly made in Haiti during its Independence celebration and in the United States during Thanksgiving. The Haitians who left the nation after the Revolution brought their recipe for pumpkin soup to the United States. Easy and tasty pumpkin soup is easy to make. In the winter season, it’s a good appetizer also. This is also used as a starter.  Ingredients 1 Pumpkin 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 teaspoon of sea salt 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon coriander ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon cardamom 1 100 ml can full-fat coconut milk 2½ cups vegetable broth 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Salt and freshly ground black pepper Water, as needed Some Pumpkin seeds for garnishing Preparation Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the pumpkin in half or quarter and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and pinches of salt and pepper and plac...

Often known as Mexican rice, and sometimes as South Indian rice, this dish is easy to make. Ingredients 1 cup basmati rice 2 medium onion 1 handful of rosemary leaves/coriander leaves 2 tablespoon refined oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste 4 large tomato 3 medium green chilli 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 3 pinches salt 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste 2 pinches red chilli powder Preparation Wash and drain the basmati rice. Take a deep pan, put it on medium flame and pour water in it. Bring it to a boil, and then add the rice. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on medium flame till the rice becomes soft, do not over cook it. Now remove from fire and keep it aside. Now put the chopped tomatoes in a blender and blend it properly. Transfer the puree in a bowl and keep it aside. Now heat 2 tbsps of oil in a pan add onions and saute till they turn slightly pinkish in hue. Then add green chillies and ginger-garlic paste. Saute these ingredients for a minute. Now, add the tomato puree, turmeric powder, red ch...

Manchurian generally consisting of a variety of meats or paneer with vegetables in a spicy brown sauce. It is a creation of Chinese restaurants in India and bears little resemblance to traditional Manchu cuisine or Chinese cuisine. This is a Vegetarian Manchurian recipe. You can use meat in place of vegetables. Ingredients for Vegetable Balls 1/2 cup cabbage 1/2 cup carrot 1/2 cup capsicum 1/2 cup spring onion 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp garlic 3 tbsp cornflour 2 tbsp maida 2 tsp salt 2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tbsp water For Manchurian sauce Oil 2 tbsp garlic 1 tbsp ginger 1 tsp green chili 2 tbsp spring onion 2 tbsp tomato ketchup 2 tbsp chili sauce 1 tsp soya sauce 1 tsp vinegar 1 1/2 tbsp salt 1 tbsp black pepper 3 tbsp cornflour 1 cup of water Preparation of Balls In a bowl put all the vegetables finely chopped except spring onion with garlic, ginger paste, 1 spoon of maida, one spoon...

A healthy and delicious salad that is great as part of a Mexican inspired dinner. This salad is also a complete meal on its own. Black-eyed peas have long been symbolic in African - American culture and cuisine. Ingredients 2 cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1 each small green, yellow and red peppers, finely chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil Dressing 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup olive oil In a large bowl, combine peas (if you don’t have cooked peas you have to cook it in water for 45 minutes or use presser cooker to cook it, usually, canned peas are cooked one), tomatoes, peppers, onion, celery and basil. For the dressing, in a small bowl, mix vinegar, mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper. Gradua...

This Chinese spring roll appetizer stuffed with vegetables is easier to prepare. This delicate but filling appetizer has its origins in the annual Chinese Spring Festival. The first spring rolls featured fresh vegetables from the harvest. Ingredients 3 cups cabbage  1 medium carrot ¼ cup bell pepper 2 sprigs of spring onions 1 to 2 tsp olive oil 1 to 2 tsp soya sauce 1 tsp vinegar ¼ to ½ tsp pepper powder or crushed Salt Spring roll wrappers 1 cup oil Preparation Add oil to a hot pan add all the vegetables (Cut all of the vegetables to approximately the same size, so each ingredient blends together.) except spring onions. Fry on a high flame until half has done keep it as crunchy. Add soya sauce and vinegar, mix well. Once it's done add onion greens, pepper, and a very little salt as soya sauce has salt in it. Mix all well and off the stove. Allow it to cool. Now take the spring rolls wrappers and put them on butter paper. Spread o...

Thai green papaya salad, which in Thailand is known as as ‘som tam’ is one of the most commonly available and most popularly consumed dishes in all of Thailand. You can find green papaya salad everywhere throughout Thailand. It’s also street food. You can find it on every street food corner. Ingredients 1 small green papaya  1 clove garlic (minced) 1 red chili pepper 1 bell pepper  (sliced in thin pcs 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarians) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons brown sugar 5 green beans 1 cup cherry tomatoes (cut in half) 2 cups bean sprouts 1/2 cup peanuts (or cashews, roasted, divided for garnish) 3 spring onions (sliced into thin pieces) Peel the green papaya. Soak the papaya shreds in water for 10 minutes. In a food chopper or processor, add the garlic, chili pepper, fish sauce (soya sauce), oil, lime juice, and brown sugar. Blend until the li...

Masala dosa is one of the most popular South Indian breakfast dishes. Dosa is a crepe made using fermented rice and lentil batter. Masala dosa is crisp, aromatic, flavourful and has a potato masala or spiced seasoned potatoes stuffed in it. Ingredients For Dosa Rice - 2 cup Black gram - 1/2 cup Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp Salt to taste Oil for frying For Potato Masala Potatoes - large Onions - 2 medium, (finely chopped) Green Chillies - 3-4 or as per your spicy level (chopped) Cashew nuts - 2 tbs (broken) Mustard - 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp Curry leaves - Few Salt to taste How to make Dosa Batter Separately soak rice and urad dal along with fenugreek seeds at least 4 hour or overnight in water. First grind the soaked urad dal, fenugreek seeds in the grinder to a smooth paste, adding water. Transfer this into a big container. Now grind the soaked rice adding water. Add the grounded rice batter to the urad dal batter in the vessel. Mix it well. Add salt to...

Fish and Chips are the national dish of UK. In almost every restaurant you can get it. Aslo you can make it home very easily. Fish and Chips is a good combination. Ingredients For the Fish: 50 grams all-purpose flour 50 grams cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking powder Salt as required 1 pinch black pepper 1/3 cup water 4-5 fish fillets (thick, white fish) For the Chips: 3 Medium Size potatoes (peeled) Oil for Frying Preparation In a large bowl, mix half a portion of all-purpose flour with the cornstarch and baking powder. Season lightly with salt and pepper as required. Add water and mix it well to get a thick smooth batter. Place the batter in the fridge for 30 minutes to one hour. Meanwhile, cut the potatoes into a little less than pieces in the shape of the chips (1/2 inch width and 2-inch length). Place the chips into a colander and rinse under running water. Put the washed chips into a pan of cold water. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 3 to...

Korean fried cauliflower can be enjoyed as a meal with other sides, as a starter. This also can be used with chicken also. Ingredients 1 small head cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets oil for frying 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds 2 green scallions thinly sliced Water as required Sauce 4 garlic cloves minced ¼ cup + 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce ¼ cup tomato sauce 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp chili paste 1 tbsp Onion powder 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp water Instructions In a medium bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, baking powder with water. Whisk until smooth. The batter should be thin with the consistency of paint. Add oil to the pan for frying. Once the oil is ready for frying, put the cauliflower in the batter and put it in the oil. Cook until the batte...

Greek salad is easy to prepare and it is very delicious. A traditional Greek salad consists of cucumber, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. This classic combination is delicious. In the Greek Salad, they use Kalamata olive. The Kalamata olive is a large, dark purple olive with a smooth, meaty texture, named after the city of Kalamata in the southern Peloponnese, Greece. You can use black olive if Kalamata olive is not available. Ingredients For the salad 1 English cucumber 1 green bell pepper 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 5 ounces feta cheese cut into cubes ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives ⅓ cup minced garlic Dressing ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon of sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Make ...

Soya Manchurian or Soya Chilli is a hot and spicy, sweet and sour, chewy and crispy dish. This is you can make easily. This Indo-Chinese a starter can be used as a side dish also. This is prepared by frying soya chunks and then mixing with a delicious sauce. Ingredients 2 cup soya chunks (small or big) 4 tablespoon cornflour 2 tablespoon soy sauce 4 tablespoon tomato ketchup 3 tablespoon refined oil 4 tablespoon refined flour 2 teaspoon ginger paste 2 teaspoon garlic paste 2 capsicum 1 spring onions 1 onion 2 tablespoon green chilli sauce 2 tablespoon white vinegar 2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli salt as required Water as required First, you have to fry the Soya chunks and then you can prepare the sauces or you can make it side by. Soak soya chunks in hot water for at least 15 minutes. After that squeeze out the soya chunks and transfer this to bowl. Now, add ginger paste, garlic paste, 2 tablespoon cornflour, refined flour, Kashmiri chilli powder a...

This easy homemade French onion soup is awesome. The taste of caramelized onions with melty cheese and the beef stock makes it yummy. Very easy to make French onion soup serve with French baguette is a classic one. Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter 5 or 6 medium-size onion sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup dry white wine 6 cups beef stock 4 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons white vinegar Salt, black pepper to taste French baguette slices 1 cup shredded Cheese Cooking Directions Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Once it melted add sliced onions stir it until it becomes deep golden brown and caramelized. Add garlic once the onion caramelized. Then add wine, beef stock, thyme, and bay leaves and stir it again. Boil it in reduced heat put the gas in simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced to about 10-15 minutes. Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Add white vinegar, season with salt and pepper, to taste. ...

Simple Lasagne only made with Bèchamel (white sauce), Ragù (Bolognese sauce), pasta, and Cheese. It's so delicious! Ingredients 500 gm Ragù (Bolognese sauce) 1 package Lasagna sheets, about 4 portions of fresh pasta 2 cups Grated Cheese For Bèchamel (white sauce) 4 cups Milk 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup Flour Salt Black Pepper (optional) Nutmeg Powder (optional) First, we can make the Bèchamel (white sauce). In a pot, melt the butter and add the flour. Mix until you get a paste and cook it for a minute or two until it gets thicker. Add warm milk and turn down the heat. Mix slowly to make sure it doesn’t stick to the pot. Put it in simmer for 15-20 minutes until it gets thick enough to pour, then season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of ground nutmeg to taste. Now we can start assembling the Pasta layer Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Spread a thin layer of white sauce on the bottom of the pan, cover with a layer of pasta, then a layer of Ragù sauce, a layer of bechamel sauce, an...

Idli is a steamed food which is very healthy. Idli is a highly nutritious dish, it is made from rice and urad dal. It is rich in Carbohydrates and Protein. Since idli is fermented, it is easy to digest. It is great as it enables the better breakdown of minerals and vitamins in our body, which helps indigestion. Fermented food also increases the availability of minerals in food, helping the body assimilate more nutrition. Following are the ingredients used for making Idli Lentils (black gram dhal) - 1 cup Rice (White Rice) - 3 cups Fenugreek seeds (Uluva) - 1 teaspoon Water - As required Salt - As required Preparation of the Idli batter Wash the black gram dhal until the water runs clear and add water and soak it for 2-4 together. Wash the rice also and soak it separately for 2-4 hrs. Add fenugreek.  Wash and grind the gram dhal and rice separately. Mix up both the batter until everything is blended well. Cover and allow the batter to ferment. It takes about 8-12 hours for fermentat...