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Cauliflower & Potatoes ~ Indian style

Cauliflower & Potatoes ~ Indian style by Amos Miller

I have never been a really big fan of cauliflower, but I love potatoes and spices. This dish, known as 'Alu Ghobi', has long been a favorite vegetable side dish in my kitchen. It is simple, easy to make and very healthy for you. One seldom finds a cauliflower dish on the average restaurant menu. But you need not be a…

8 votes
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Pan-Fried Noodle Hong Kong Style

Pan-Fried Noodle Hong Kong Style by Whisks and Chopsticks

One of my favorite Chinese dishes is pan-fried noodles. I used to make a gooey mess when I tried to make it. A sweet grandmother in my neighborhood taught me the secret to making this easy and delicious recipe, and it tastes like the one you find at any dim sum place.

1 vote
6544 views
Toasted-Coconut Rice

Toasted-Coconut Rice by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a light, tasty rice that goes well with curries or other asian dishes.

7 votes
8103 views
Takikomi Gohan (Japanese Mixed Rice)

Takikomi Gohan (Japanese Mixed Rice) by John Spottiswood

I loved eating this in Japan and love to order it when I am visit Suruki supermarket in downtown San Mateo. Finally, I learned to make it myself. It is amazingly easy and soooo good! This dish with just a small piece of grilled salmon, meat or vegetable makes a wonderful lunch or light dinner. Feel free to mix up the ingredients…

5 votes
8824 views
Tindora/Dondakaya curry

Tindora/Dondakaya curry by Padmaja

Today i am posting simple Tindora curry. Any one can prepare with in 1/2 hour time.Tindora is known by many names in different regions. It is called kundru, tendli, tondli, dondakaya, Ivy gourd etc. By itself the vegetable is not so popular but its taste depends on how you cook it.

1 vote
10677 views
Stir-fried curry green beans with black eyed peas

Stir-fried curry green beans with black eyed peas by John Spottiswood

I love it when I stumble on a recipe that puts together ingredients I love, but wouldn't have thought of combining, and then far exceeds my expectations. This recipe, which I adapted from a new book we bought called Tangy, Tart, Hot & Sweet by Padma Lakshimi, really shines. She encourages the use of chinese long beans instead of…

2 votes
6164 views
Stuffed Bitter Gourd Fry

Stuffed Bitter Gourd Fry by Paul Anderson Lumen

Something Different

1 vote
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Simple Sesame Green Beans

Simple Sesame Green Beans by John Spottiswood

I realize that 5 stars is an awfully high rating for such a simple dish. But honestly, I end up eating a pound of green beans every time I make them this way. They end up so tender, and I love the simple flavor created by the sesame seeds and by steaming them in the broth. Depending on what I'm serving them with, I decide whether…

4 votes
4681 views
Aloo, Methi curry/ Potato, Fenugreek leaves curry

Aloo, Methi curry/ Potato, Fenugreek leaves curry by Padmaja

http://padmaja13.blogspot.com/2010/02/aloo-methi-curry-potato-fenu-greek.html Fenugreek leaves are nature's gift to mankind. Fenu greek leaves are bitter in taste. People have also recognized the leaves of the plant as a powerful herb. If you want to boost cooking flavour, you may add fenugreek leaves to any kind of cooking using…

3 votes
6559 views
Fried Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Fried Noodles With Peanut Sauce by Wendi Taylor

A simple and delicious take on a traditional Asian dish.

1 vote
7782 views
How to make Cottage cheese at home

How to make Cottage cheese at home by lakshmi

Paneer or cottage cheese is a great ingredient in many dishes like gravies, rice and desserts.When made freshly at home, nothing can beat its taste.

1 vote
4013 views
Steamed Hairy Gourd with Meat Stuffing

Steamed Hairy Gourd with Meat Stuffing by tigerfish

Chinese, Asian

1 vote
3916 views
Drumstick Leaves Poriyal

Drumstick Leaves Poriyal by Ranjani

Drumstick leaves poriyal – an iron-rich thoran goes well with all rice varieties. Murungai keerai tempered with red chilies and coconut.

1 vote
3909 views
Easy-Does-It Fried Rice

Easy-Does-It Fried Rice by Salad Foodie

Leftover rice is a perfect excuse to make fried rice, and this is a simple recipe for a favorite oriental comfort food. Add in any desired meat or shrimp to make a more hearty main dish. Two cooking options are possible with the same ingredients - see Methods 1 and 2 below included in directions.

1 vote
3785 views
Aloo Gobi-Cauliflower and Potatoes-Indian Style

Aloo Gobi-Cauliflower and Potatoes-Indian Style by shalini

Winter and Aloo Gobi go hand in hand! This wholesome vegetable dish with rotis or paranthas...yum!and then leftovers can be stuffed into paranthas and made sandwiches with...so versatile . An accompaniment to lentil-dals or to lamb or chicken...any which way is good! Mustard oil has a high smoking point like grape seed oil and is…

1 vote
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