Recipes by Smita (Page 12)

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	Crispy Onion Rings by Smita IngredientsMethodPreheat oven to 425F.Remove the skin of the onion & cut off the ends.Slice into 1/2 inch thick slices & separate the rings.Mix salt & cayenne pepper with the buttermilk in a bowl.Put the flour & breadcrumbs in separate bowls.Dust the onions with flour first, then dip in the buttermilk mixture & drop into the…	1 vote 462 views
	Veggie-Cheesy Macaroni by Smita IngredientsMethodBoil 1 cup water in the microwave on high for 4-5 mins. Add the macaroni & veggies. Cook on high (partially covered) till tender(approx.10mins)Add milk,salt & pepper. Cook on high for a 4-5 mins without covering.When the pasta & veggies are completely cooked, add the cheese sauce mix & mix well.Remove from the…	1 vote 325 views
	Maddhur Vade by Smita IngredientsMethodHeat oil in a kadai for deep frying.Meanwhile, knead the rest of the ingredients with 1 tsp hot oil to form a firm dough. Divide the dough into lime sized balls.Place a ball of dough on a plastic sheet, flatten to a thin circle with the help of ur fingers.Carefully remove the vade from the plastic sheet & gently slide…	1 vote 215 views
	Navratri Special - Rosogolla by Smita 'Nav' means 'nine' and 'ratri' means 'night'. Thus, 'Navratri' means 'nine nights'. There are many legends attached to the conception of Navratri like all Indian festivals. All of them are related to Goddess Shakti (Hindu Mother Goddess) and her various forms. It is one of the most celebrated festivals of Hindu calendar.The first…	1 vote 249 views
	Chocolate Fudge by Smita IngredientsMethodIn a nonstick saucepan, cook the sweetened condensed milk with sugar & butter on a low flame stirring continuously.Cook this mixture till it thickens to soft ball form (Soft ball form - Test by dropping a drop of the mixture into some cold water. Press with ur fingers. If it retains its shape,it has reached the ball…	1 vote 288 views
	Ribbon Pakoda by Smita IngredientsMethodKnead all ingredients (except oil) into a soft firm dough.Heat oil in a kadai.Using a murukku press with a disc that has a small straight cut, squeeze the dough directly into the hot oil.Fry till both sides are golden brown & crisp.Drain on a paper towel.Serve with tea.Store remaining ribbon pakoda in an airtight…	1 vote 517 views
	Cheesy Manicotti w/ Marinara Sauce by Smita IngredientsManicotti Pasta Shells (6-7)1/2 cup Marinara Sauce ( recipe follows)Cheese Filling1 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup shredded mozarella1/2 cup shredded parmesan2 tsp parlsey flakes or chopped parsley1 tsp fresh ground peppersalt to tasteMethodCook pasta for 7-8 mins till al-dente.Drain & set aside.Mix together the three kinds of…	1 vote 350 views
	Eggless Carrot Raisin Muffins by Smita IngredientsMethodSift together flour (wheat & all pupose) with baking powder. Add sugar & mix well.Mix together mashed banana, milk & butter in a different bowl. Then, mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients.Fold in the shredded carrots & raisins. (Raisins should be dusted with flour before adding them to the batter to…	1 vote 228 views
	Carrot Chutney by Smita Ingredients5-6 dry red chilliesa handful of curry leavessalt to taste.1 tsp oilMethodSaute onion in 1 tsp oil till transparent.Add the red chillies & saute for a few mins.When the red chillies start turning brown, add the rest of the ingredients & saute for a few more mins.Turn off heat & cool to room temperature.Grind this mixture to…	1 vote 253 views
	Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Sundried Tomato Pesto by Smita What better to help you warm up on a cool night than a bowl of tomato soup & grilled cheese sandwich?The warm summer days are coming to an end & we are having cooler evenings. Dnt you wish to just cuddle up on your couch on a Friday nite with a warm bowl of soup & a grilled cheese sandwich?Coming up....The Classic Grilled Cheese…	1 vote 372 views