Eggplant Dip

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 5/15/2013 5:37:00 AM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir RaheemCooking food that is quick to make, palatable for children, delicious and attractive to adults can be tricky. So, when I work along these lines, I cook up amazing things and love to share it with you readers, so that you can try it too. This eggplant literally takes minutes to put together. The only thing that takes time is roasting the eggplant over open fire. You may use baby eggplants or the big kind. The bigger ones have to be pricked with a fork and s(...)'

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Coconut Milk Mango Smoothie

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 5/14/2013 4:46:00 AM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir RaheemI have been a regular reader of www.vegrecipesofindia.com and love almost all the  recipes there. Lately, I have been in love with the nut milk and coconut milk Dassana, the author uses in place of regular milk. The nut milk and coconut milk has it's own health benefits other than being a great option for vegans and also those who are not tolerant to lactose. I had bought some mangoes recently and had to let them sit for a couple days to let them ripe(...)'

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Chaney Ka Saag (Chickpea leaves Curry)

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 5/13/2013 5:14:00 AM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahmanir RaheemIt is most likely that most of us don't know that we could actually grow our own chickpea plant very easily and eat it's tender leaves. I have so far only cooked them but am soon going to experiment with eating them raw and how about making a "chickpea leaves smoothie" ? And, I just came up with the idea and shall make it and tell you how it tasted:)Coming back to the curry, I can confidently say my parents have eaten a lot more green leafy vegeta(...)'

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Peachy Orange Smoothie

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 5/10/2013 5:24:00 AM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir RaheemThe good thing about smoothies is that we can get creative and play with different combinations  of fruits and vegetables that are pleasing to the palate and to the eyes. Today, I have used fruits with similar colors and added to it couple, very beneficial ingredients that perked up the taste  a little and added more body to it., ginger and flax seed.Ingredients:Peaches-2, pittedOrange juice-1 cupGinger-1 tsp, gratedHoney-as neededFlax seed-(...)'

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Pretty Pink Yogurt Drink ( Beet Lassi)

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 5/7/2013 1:36:00 AM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir RaheemI love pink and I love lassi (Yogurt drink). But, I also like it savory than sweet. So, I got creative and added my beet juice to my savory lassi and made this gorgeous pink drink. It is a perfect cooling drink after a spicy meal to cool off the heat. You may also serve it by itself on a hot afternoon and you will make people happy pink:)Ingredients:Yogurt-2 cupsWater-1 cupSalt- to tasteFreshly ground ginger-garlic paste-1/2 tspFresh cilantro leaves -to ga(...)'

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Oven Roasted Chicken With Pan Roasted Potatoes- A guest Post!

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 5/5/2013 6:15:00 AM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir RaheemBlogging has been interesting in so many ways for me. Other than sharing my recipes and reading some lovely responses, I have made friendships with some amazing people. Today, I will be introducing you to an amazing blogger, Rafeeda who blogs at www. http://sweettoothraf.blogspot.com as she has given me the honor to do a guest post for her. I love her simple and her straight-from-heart style of writing and am impressed by her dedication to her blog. (...)'

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Pink Whipped Cream Frosting

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 5/2/2013 6:35:00 PM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir RaheemI prefer using whipped cream as a frosting for my cakes, as opposed to the butter cream frosting. It feels more light and airy and is not as heavy as the butter cream one. Also I could use a small amount of sugar when using whipped cream than in the one with butter.  However, the kiddos were not happy with white frosting and wanted to see some colors. My new discovery of beet based color led me to make use of it in my frosting too.This is just the way(...)'

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Beet Milk

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 4/29/2013 5:33:00 AM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir RaheemI have now found the healthiest way to color my milk, whipped cream topping, icings red and pink (for now), without using the store bough,t hard to understand chemicals and sugar laden colors. And I did it by using beet juice. I cut up the beets, boiled them, puréed and strained them using a fine strainer. I have used the beet juice to color my milk and color the frosting for cakes. The recipe for the cake will be shared in a later post. For now, read on t(...)'

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Sabut Masoor (Whole Brown lentils)

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 4/23/2013 6:43:00 PM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir RaheemBrown lentils are rich in fiber, iron and protein. They get cooked very fast and you can make it to suit your liking. Add a little extra water and make it soupy and slurp it by itself or serve it with rice on the side. You might want to add lesser water and make it less soupy and sere it with some homemade bread. Possibilities are endless but one thing is for sure, you will get hooked to it rightaway and will be making it again and again. These lentils off(...)'

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Fruit Infused Water

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 4/21/2013 10:32:00 PM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir RaheemWhat does water taste like? Nothing right? Isn't that one of the reason people turn to artificially flavored, sugar-laden carbonated drinks? We have to change that and take charge of what we put inside our bodies and also set a healthy example to folks around, to make healthy choices of food and drinks that can leave lasting effect. Lemon water is good to taste and also good for a number of reasons. We can add lots of other fruits and herbs and let them in(...)'

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Mixed Berry Ginger Smoothie

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 4/18/2013 3:23:00 AM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir RaheemIf you are anything like me, and love combinations different textures and flavors in one place, this smoothie will be a treat for you. The frozen mixed berries when blended with milk, make a smooth and creamy mixture with a lot of seeds to chew on. Each sip you sip, hits the entire mouth with a spicy and  gingery heat through the the sweet goodness. This has become my new favorite smoothie among all of the ones posted on my blog so far. On a side note(...)'

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Pineapple-Orange Smoothie

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 4/16/2013 9:15:00 PM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir RaheemI did not like pineapples as a child, because they were  too prickly to hold, hard to cut and they irritated my mouth. It kept me from bringing them home even as an adult, until I learnt the trick to handle them well. After you buy one from the store, let it sit on the counter-top for a day or two. Use a good knife to cut into slices and carefully peel the skin away. Then, cut it into big chunks and blend it and turn it into a smoothie:) And, it taste(...)'

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Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 4/16/2013 12:51:00 AM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir RaheemI could drink up smoothies eagerly, rather than sit and chew and eat up raw vegetables and fruits. Smoothies are a great way to get you daily servings of fruits and vegetables and the best part is, you  can sneak in all those awful tasting vegetables camouflaged  with an increased amount of the ones you actually love. You don't  have to have a standard recipe for a smoothie.However, pairing the right kind of fruits or vegetables is the (...)'

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Sookhi Maash Ki Daal (Dry Skinless Black Gram)

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 4/11/2013 1:45:00 AM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir RaheemWhen there is a thing that my family member enjoys, or is beneficial for health, I try to find many different ways to cook it. Maash ki daal also called urad daal is a white lentil which is a black gram) is a white lentil with black skin and is known to have numerous health benefits, besides getting cooked in a short amount of time. I have already posted a recipe here a while ago and now  a twist I have given wih a slight variation in ingredients. I h(...)'

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Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 4/8/2013 6:21:00 PM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir RaheemMarch had not even begun and it ended too quickly. April caught up pretty well and even before we know, the year 2013 will bid a good bye. I can't believe it has been a while since my last post. Today, I am sharing with you a recipe of these rich and delicious cupcakes that have a very intense chocolate flavor, along  with a subtle hint of coffee. And, when frosted with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, it melts in your mouth right away. It has a ver(...)'

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Eton Mess

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 3/26/2013 5:36:00 PM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem"Decadence in every bite" is this dessert. This  is a very  easy dessert to put together and it looks and tastes amazing. It is not at all a "mess" as the name suggests but is an amalgamation of different colors, flavors and textures. It is fruity, soft, crunchy and  creamy with undertones of lemon flavor from the lemon zest and vanilla from the meringue cookies. This is a great way to treat family and friends with the least effort. It is a (...)'

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Perfect Dinner Rolls

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 3/19/2013 5:42:00 PM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir RaheemSome recipes must be tried, tested and perfected over time. Making perfect bread that is soft, airy light and that would feel and look like store bought bread minus all the unnatural, unhealthy long list of ingredients was my goal for sometime now. Given that baking with yeast can be tricky, kneading the dough to perfection is also vital to achieve the right results. I had tried many recipes and found that the bread tasted good and right just when it came (...)'

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Quick Chicken Biryani

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 3/18/2013 2:41:00 AM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir RaheemIf I were to pick one recipe from my Blog that I love for it's taste and the least time it takes to cook, it would definitely be this Chicken Biryani. It take literally 20 -30 minutes from start to finish (however, it would really help if you could soak your rice beforehand).  First of all, your entire house would be filled with a beautiful aroma and when you take the first bite, there would be a party of flavors in the mouth. The pieces of chicken w(...)'

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Baigan Ka Bharta

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 3/14/2013 9:39:00 PM

'Bismillahir Rahmainr raheemI have been fascinated by eggplants lately and am discovering newer ways of cooking them.  No two recipes I am searching on the web are alike and there are really endless ways of cooking them. Baigan Ka Bharta is a smokey, mushed eggplant side dish.  I already have one recipe for "baigan ka bharta" on my blog. This is just a different one.Ingredients:Eggplant-1 bigSalt-to tasteRed pepper powder-1 tspTurmeric powder-1/2 tspCumin seeds-1 tspT(...)'

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Zucchini in Chana Daal

Author : Familycook      Blog : The food I cook...      Date : 3/8/2013 7:13:00 PM

'Bismillahir Rahmanir RaheemWho would refuse this bowl full of goodness, with split lentils and vegetables in one place at the same time? It is a vibrant combination of colors and has a a very delicate flavor with small cubes of tomato in the backdrop. I would love to serve it with plain white rice or some bread.Ingredients:Chana daal-1 cup, soaked for an hourWater- as needed Zucchini-2 medium, cutSalt- to tasteAsaoetida-1/4 tsp Cumin seeds-1 tsp Green peppers-2-3, choppedTurmeric po(...)'

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