Recipes by Swapna (Page 29)

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	Eggplant Szechwan Style by Swapna Ingredients:Method:Cut eggplant into thumb size pieces. Wash and marinate with 1/2 tbsp salt for 1/2 an hour and then squeeze out the water.Heat oil and deep fry the eggplant pieces until soft. Drain. Remove oil. (for a healthier version of this dish I usually omit deep frying part and stir fry eggplant in a non-stick pan with very…	1 vote 405 views
	Pachadi by Swapna Ingredients:Cumin seeds / Jeerakom – 1/4 tspSalt to taste.Method:Chop onion, green chillies, ginger, 1 clove garlic and few curry leaves.Grind together grated coconut, cumin seeds and 1 clove garlic to a smooth paste and keep aside.Crush 1/4 tsp mustard seeds separately.Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and add 1/4 tsp whole mustard seeds and…	1 vote 307 views
	Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles by Swapna It has been a year since I started blogging and this is my 50th post. I was fascinated seeing my long lost friend's blog with the beautiful write ups and pictures and with help and directions from her I also started blogging for fun….and at that point I never thought I would come so far and that my new found hobby would replace my all…	1 vote 438 views
	Poodina / Mint Chutney by Swapna Ingredients:Method:Wash coriander and mint leaves.Grind all ingredients with just enough water to get the right chutney consistency.This goes to Chutney / Dip Mania at Mane AdigeRecently JZ of Tasty Treats conducted Santa's Holiday Challenge Event and I got 3rd place for my Lemon Meringue Pie. This was my first ever win in the…	1 vote 442 views
	Dried Cherry Buns by Swapna Ingredients:Method:In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt and cherries. Cover and leave to stand for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 180 degree C/ 350 degree F/ Gas 4. Grease 16 bun-tray cups or use paper cases.With an electric mixture, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well…	1 vote 577 views
	Badaami Tangri by Swapna Ingredients:8 drumsticks (chicken legs) / 3 breasts of chicken cut into 2" pieces1ST MARINADEMethod:Wash and pat dry the chicken pieces. Make 2 incisions (not too deep cuts) on each drumstick.Marinate the pieces with the first marinade- salt, red chilli and lemon juice for 1/2 hour.Mix curd, cream, almond paste, kasoori methi, corn…	1 vote 382 views
	Doughnuts by Swapna Ingredients:Method:Make a dough of all these items together with the yeast mixture and leave on a greased tray for 1 hour, allowing it to rise to double it's size.Knead once again and roll out and cut into doughnuts. Keep aside on a greased tray for 1 hour. Deep fry in hot oil and dust with icing sugar or dip them into chocolate sauce…	1 vote 437 views
	Rising Phulka by Swapna After I saw this at Kamala's I got tempted and thought of making it and it was a super hit in my family. I got the perfect soft Phulkas ever since!!! Thank you Kamala for posting this.IngredientsMethod:Take wheat flour and mix salt to this.Now slowly add warm water to this and kneadwell to get a soft dough.Keep it aside for 30…	1 vote 322 views
	Crusty Chicken Goulash by Swapna Ingredients:Method:Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan and cook onions, stirring, over a medium heat for 5-6 mints or until golden. Remove onions from pans and set aside. Combine paprika and flour in a plastic bag, add chicken, shake to coat with flour mixture, then shake off excess flour mixture.Heat remaining oil in frying pan and…	1 vote 471 views
	Mango Yogurt Panna Cotta by Swapna I made this dish in full compliance with Deeba's directions......Here is original. The pictures & recipes posted by her are truly stunning! Thanks Deeba for this lovely dessert!Ingredients:Method:Sprinkle the gelatin over the cup of cream & allow to stand for 10-15 minutes or till it softens. Whisk well & strain into a big bowl.Add…	1 vote 452 views