D MOTHER SAUCE RAP...

Hi,
This is an amazing rap on "mother sauces", if you know what i mean.... It is from the blog http://mylastbite.wordpress.com

Here it goes--

Béchamel is white
It’s so easy to get right

Velouté is made with stock
The flavor really rocks

Español is brown
It’s used all over town

Tomato sauce is easy
Sometimes we make it cheesy

Our favorite Hollandaise
It’s just lemon, butter and eggs

This is what we call… the Mother Sauce Rap 2, 3, 4…
The Mother Sauce is Wrapped… Out!

Great.... Isn't it.

NO BAKE YOGHURT CHEESE CAKE

Base-

250 Gms crushed biscuits
100 Gms butter

Filling-

260 gms hung yoghurt
130 gms castor sugar

Method-

* Crush the biscuits and mix the melted butter to form a sandy texture.
* Press into the bottom of an 8 or 10 inch pan. Chill until firm.
* In a bowl beat the yoghurt and mix in the sugar till it is creamy.
* Pour into the set base and let it set in the refrigerator overnight.

LONG BREAK

Hi all,
Sorry for such a long break on my blog. I have moved to a new city and taken up a new job. So teething problems happen as you all are aware of. So trying to settle in as fast as possible. But life has not been easy as away from husband is also a big deal and also to take care of my little angel and work and home.
Will be back in just a short while with amazing recipes for you. Bear with me till then.

GRILLED SMOKED CHICKEN AND CHEESE SANDWICH

I made this today for breakfast as i'm a sandwich freak. I can have sandwich any and every time of the day, unlike my hubby. I got these delicious smoked chicken breats from my butcher yesterday.

Ingredients-

1 smoked chicken breast
4 sliced of brown bread
8 slices of onion
8 slices of tomato
kraft cheese spread, about 2-3 tbsp
1 tbsp dijon mustard
Pepper to taste
Butter for greasing

Method-

* In a small bowl mix the cheese spread, mustard and pepper together till smoooth.
* Slice the smoked chicken thinly.
* Spread the cheese-mustard mixture on the bread slices.
* Assemble the filling on 2 slices and the other 2 are for the cover.
* First layer with onion slices.
* Cover the onions with smoked chicken slices.
* Top with slices of tomatoes.
* Cover the sandwiches with the remaining 2 slices of the bread.
* Grease both the top and bottom side of the sandwiches with butter lighly.
* And grill in a hot griller.
* Enjoy with a small salad or fresh fruits on the side. And a steaming hot cup of coffee.

WAR ON MUMBAI

Hi,
its almost 42 hours now since these terrorists attacked 2 different 5 star hotels in mumbai. And thats the reason which has got me glued to my television since about 10 o'clock on wednesday night. It has been a very long wait. And i've been waiting for any news, good or bad from my friends who work in both of the hotels which are under attack.
So no cooking or even eating for me since the day before. Only making little food for my daughter and dog.
Will be back soon with hopefully some good news.

HOT CHOCOLATE -RICH, CREAMY, THICK.....

Since my hubby dearest always comes very late from work and the Delhi winter has set in, its very cold in the nights. So i make thid for him and he loves it. Now if i dont ask him if he wamts it, he just walks in the door and asks for it himself.
Makes 2 large mugs.

Ingredients-

4 tbsp cocoa pwd
4 tbsp sugar
2 tblsp cornflour
2 1/2 cup milk

Method-

* Mix cocoa, sugar and cornflour in a bowl.
* Pour milk into a pan and then add the cocoa mixture while keep stirring.
* Bring to the boil and keep stirring until desired consistency is reached.
* Serve large portions to people whom you love.

CHICKEN WITH ROASTED PEANUTS IN PEANUT SAUCE

This is a recipe inspired from the satay sauce in thai cuisine. But since i didnt have satay sticks on hand to make satay , so i made this instead to satisfy my craving for chicken satay with peanut sauce. Hope you'll like it, and if you try it, do write in a line or leave your comment on your feedback on the taste of this dish.

Ingredients-

500 gms boneless chicken breast, diced
1/4 cup peanuts, dry roasted and peeled
2 tbsp ginger and garlic paste
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp peanut butter( either chunky or plain)
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp jaggery
1 tsp red chilli pwd or chilli flakes
1 tsp pepper pwd
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup shredded spinach
1/4 cup chopped spring onions
1/2 cup diced onion

Method-

* ROASTING PEANUTS- Heat a pan and add the peanuts and keep stirring them till the skin turns little black. then remove from the pan and let it cool to touch. Then rub the peanuts between the palms of your hands and the skin will come off.
* In a bowl add the soy sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, jaggery, sesame oil and 1/2 cup chicken stock and mix well.
* In a pan heat the oil and add the ginger and garlic paste and the chicken.
* Saute well till the chicken is almost 90% done and has turned a nice golden brown colour.
* Remove from pan and keep aside.
* In the same pan, add the mushrooms and onions and saute for 4 min.
* Remove and keep aside.
* In the same pan add the peanut butter mix and bring it to a boil.
* Add the red chilli ped and pepper and mix well. (alter the quantity according to the spiciness desired)
* Add the cooked chicken and the remaining chicken stock.
* Cook till the chicken is done and the sauce has reached desired consistency. Take it off the fire.
* Add the sauteed mushrooms and onions, shredded spinach, roasted peanuts and spring onions and mix well.
* Serve hot with steamed rice.

GRAM-FLOUR PANCAKES

Or BESAN KA CHILLA as it is called in india. It is a savoury pancake which is made from gram flour or chickpea flour or besan. It is also used as a vegetarian substitute for omelettes. But whatever you wanna substitute it as, it sure does taste very good.

Ingredients-

1 cup gramflour or besan
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
2 green chillies, chopped
2 tbsp chopped coriander
2 tsp cumin pwd
1/2 tsp red chili pwd
Salt to taste
1 tsp pepper pwd
Oil for greasing

Method-

* In a bowl place all the ingredients except gramflour and mix well.
* Add the gramflour and mix wel.
* Add enough water to make a smooth pouring batter.
* Grease a griddle with oil and heat it .
* Pour 1 ladle of the batter and spread it evenly.
* Let it brown on one side and then turn.
* When it is golden brown on the other side as well, it is ready to serve.

SOY-CHICKEN FRIED RICE

Ingredients-

1 chicken breast, cubed
1 tsp + 1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
1/2 tbsp vinegar
1 cup cooked rice
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
2 tbsp peas
2 tbsp corn kernels
1 egg, beaten
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp oil + for frying
1 tbsp cornflour

Method-

* In a bowl add the chicken, 1 tsp soy sauce, cornflour, salt and pepper.
* Mix well, coating the chicken well with the cornflour.
* Deep fry in hot oil and remove.
* In a wok, heat oil and add garlic and onion.
* Saute till translucent.
* Add the corn and peas and saute till colour turns bright.
* Add the beaten egg and mix well till egg is cooked and scrambled.
* Add the remaining soy sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, salt and pepper.
* Mix well and add the rice and the fried chicken and toss well.
* Serve hot and satisfy your craving.

CARAMEL "CUP-CAKES"

Well you can see that they are cup-cakes cause they were steamed in the cups and they are cakes. But ye, they are not the usual cupcakes which you were expecting.
But i have to tell you that they are very very easy to make and simply delicious.

Ingredients-

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water, hot
75 gms butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup milk pwd
A pinch of salt
1 tsp baking pwd
Butter for greasing
1 tbsp chopped walnuts
1 tbsp raisins

Method-

* In a heavy bottomed pan, make caramel with the sugar on a medium heat, taking care not to burn the caramel.
* Take it off the fire and slowly add the hot water. BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOUR HAND from the steam created by the caramel.
* Mix well and let it cool to room temp.
* Grease the cups with butter.
* In a bowl mix the flour, milk pwd, walnuts, raisins, salt and the baking pwd.
* Add the beaten egg and the melted butter to the caramel mixture. Mix well.
* Add the egg and caramel mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well using a whisk, making sure that no lumps are formed.
* Pour the mixture into greased cupstill 3/4 th full.
* Stem for about 15-20 min or till a toothpick comes out clean when pushed into the centre.