Recipes by Chitra's Cuisine

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	Pasta with Pumpkin Sauce by Chitra's Cuisine Ingredients:Method:Cook pasta in the boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Strain and keep it aside.Heat 2 tbspns of olive oil in a pan. Add 6 cloves of garlic and saute for a minute. Add the pumpkin cubes and saute until it turns soft. Add the chopped red bell pepper and pepper corns and saute for few minutes. Let it cool…	1 vote 458 views
	Vegetable Handi by Chitra's Cuisine Ingredients:Method:Soak cashews in hot water for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, drain and add the soaked cashews to a grinder or blender. Add the soaked water grind to a very smooth paste. Keep it separate.Steam the veggies in a pressure cooker, steamer or electric cooker till they are cooked completely. You can also fry or saute the…	1 vote 543 views
	Peanut and Soy-Sesame Stir Fry Sauces by Chitra's Cuisine PEANUT STIR FRY SAUCEIngredients:Method:Combine everything together and microwave for 20-30 secs. Or heat the sauce in the pan for 3 minutes. Cool and store it in refrigerator.SOY SESAME STIR FRY SAUCEIngredients:Vegetable Broth - 1/2 cupSoy Sauce - 1/2 cupRice Vinegar - 4 tspsSesame oil - 4 tspsHot Red Pepper Flakes - 2 tspsSugar - 2…	1 vote 612 views
	Layered Mexican Dip/Layered Salad by Chitra's Cuisine PagesLayered Mexican Dip/Layered SaladFor the Guacamole;Ingredients:Method:Scoop out the avocados and mash it well. Add the remaining ingredients and mix it well.Keep is aside.For the Dip;Guacamole - 2 cupsSour Cream - 2 cupsOlives - 2 cups, cut into circlesCilantro - 1 1/2 cups, chopped finelySpring Onions/Green Onions - 2 cups, cut…	1 vote 539 views
	Vermicelli Biriyani by Chitra's Cuisine Ingredients:Method:First roast the vermicelli with few drops of oil till golden brown.In a vessel add 4-5 cups of water sprinkle some salt and add few drops of oil allow to boil. When the water starts boiling add the roasted vermicelli and cook for only 3 minutes. Drain the water and spread it in a plate to cool and keep aside.In a…	1 vote 495 views
	Kaima Idli by Chitra's Cuisine Ingredients:Method:Keep the idlies in the refrigerator for at least 1 hr.Oven Method;Pre heat the oven to 400 F. Cover a tray with an aluminium foil.Cut the idlies into bite size cubes. Mix the ildies with a tbspn of oil. Place it in the tray and bake it in the oven at 350F for 20-30 minutes until the idlies turn golden brown, tossing…	1 vote 459 views
	Capsicum Vindaloo by Chitra's Cuisine Ingredients:Method:Mix the turmeric powder and 1/2 tsp of salt in a small bowl.Mix the cubed capsicums in the salt+turmeric mix and set aside.Heat the oil and add the capsicums. Shallow roast them until they slightly brown and still retain its crunchiness. Drain and set aside on paper towels so that the extra oil is absorbed. In the…	1 vote 471 views
	Naan Pizza by Chitra's Cuisine Ingredients:Method:Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.Mix all the ingredients mentioned for paneer mixture in a bowl. Keep it aside.Place the naans on the baking tray and apply a tbsp of ketchup on each and spread evenly.Next equally divide the paneer mixture onto the naans and spread evenly.Now start…	1 vote 513 views
	Baked Idli Chat by Chitra's Cuisine *If using fresh idlis, keep it in the refrigerator for atleast 30 minutes to 1 hr.Instructions:Oven Method;Preheat the oven to 375F. Cover a baking tray with a aluminium foil.Cut the idli into bite sized pieces. Coat the idli pieces with a tsp of oil. Place in the tray and bake the idlies for 20-30 minutes turning the idlies every 10…	1 vote 432 views
	Aloo Paneer Tikka Masala Gravy by Chitra's Cuisine Ingredients:For the marination;Method:Mix all the above ingredients together well and add all the paneer cubes and aloos/potatoes and let them marinate them for 30 minutes. Grill them in an oven for 375F for 20 minutes turning all the sides till golden brown. Or else you can place the marinated paneer and potatoes in the tava and fry…	1 vote 455 views