Been a busy period and finally decided that at least 3 pics and a 3 line recipe is long overdue. This is is a quick and easy chutney, which is super versatile. Roast coconut on an open flame. Grind together in the following sequence to get a smooth paste, coconut, cumin and ginger. Add mintContinue reading “Mint (Pudina) Chutney”
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Mint Chicken
Mint brightens everything. You Need: Half a chicken, cut into largish pieces. Two large onions, sliced thin. About a cup full of mint leaves. About half a cup of coriander leaves. A green chilly. A teaspoon of cumin powder. A teaspoon of coriander powder. Chilly powder as per taste. A little turmeric. A cup ofContinue reading “Mint Chicken”
Let there be Peas
A simple side dish for any grilled protein. You Need: Peas, frozen or fresh. About 200 grams. A tablespoon of Parmesan. Small bell peppers; 2 yellow, 2 red. Cut into rings. Cumin Powder, a teaspoon. 4-5 Shallots, chopped up. Couple of garlic cloves, chopped up. Mint leaves. Olive oil. Get water to a boil. SeasonContinue reading “Let there be Peas”
Guava & Salsa
This is more of an idea than a recipe. Cut Guava into crescents. Top with a simple salsa made with chopped tomato, chilly flakes mint leaves and salt. Don’t use a very ripe tomato and instead choose one which is almost ripe. This will have a little more sourness and go well. You are notContinue reading “Guava & Salsa”
No Dressing Hawaiian Pasta Salad
A simple light weight and healthy salad with no dressing. You Need: A pineapple cut into small pieces. One capsicum, diced. A cup of cooked pasta. Walnuts. Red Chilly Flakes. Some mint leaves. Salt, preferably rock salt. The easiest way to cook the pasta is to take a pot of boiling hot salted water andContinue reading “No Dressing Hawaiian Pasta Salad”
Grilled Apple Salad
The Wife went back to her yoga regimen and I wanted to make a “Pick Me Up” treat. Best form of instant energy are fruits and its always fun to combine them together to make a flavor bomb. You Need: Pomegranate. The Zest and Juice of one Orange. Finely chopped Mint Leaves. Finely chopped GreenContinue reading “Grilled Apple Salad”
Tabbouleh Salad
A simple salad from The Levant. Simply chop and combine together: One Onion. One Cucumber. Two Green Chilies. Three Tomatoes. Lots of Coriander. Lots and Lots of Mint. Lemon juice is optional. Season with salt and pepper. Some pitted Olives. Filler: Popped Amaranth Seeds. Simply toss in, one teaspoon at a time of amaranth seedsContinue reading “Tabbouleh Salad”
Chicken in Mint Sauce
You Need: Two Drumsticks and Thighs of Chicken. Dry and slightly salted. Mint Puree with a bunch of mint leaves, two green chillies, garlic cloves and a little olive oil. 100 ml fresh cream. A tablespoon of butter. Heat a heavy bottom pan and melt butter. Add the chicken and cook till it’s about 80%Continue reading “Chicken in Mint Sauce”
Rejuvenate Salad
Simple salad that I made to recover from a week filled with gluttony. Purple Cabbage : Chopped up. Its loaded with Fiber, Potassium and Vitamins A&C. Musk Melon : Potassium and Vitamins A&C. Water Melon : Lots of water in it but also a great source of vitamins A, B6 and C. It also has lotsContinue reading “Rejuvenate Salad”
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