August 23, 2012

Schezwan Sauce

The 'Schezwan Sauce' serves as a base sauce for most of the Indo-Chinese recipes such as Schezwan Paneer,Schezwan Noodles,Schezwan Fried Rice,Schezwan baby corns/potatoes and so many more.Most grocers sell these sauces by the bottle but they can be easily made at home too.They come in handy when made in a large quantity and stored for use in the above said dishes. Here's a quick look at the recipe. Ingredients 5 long red chillies 1 cup spring...

August 22, 2012

Schezwan Paneer

Indo-Chinese dishes are in vogue in most of the Indian restaurants these days. The Indian tweak to these Chinese recipes add up spice,flavor and color to the dishes. One such hit Indo-Chinese dish is our very own 'Schezwan Paneer'. It's a mouth watering dish and my personal favorite too !! Ingredients 1 cup cubed paneer 1 large red onion (chopped) 2 tbsps olive oil 2 cups chopped green,red and yellow peppers 1 tbsp garlic paste 1 tbsp ginger...

August 19, 2012

Vegetable Indo-Chinese Noodles - A Healthier Version

Indo-Chinese noodles are very popular among the Indian noodle lovers.I am no exception to that but I always wondered if they are healthy to be eaten frequently since every Chinese noodle dish invariably contains Ajino-moto and soy sauce(which has a combination of not so healthy ingredients too).Hence I am always skeptical when it comes to making Chinese noodles at home. I then decided to try an alternative and a much more healthy version of the...

Brown Rice With Herbed Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a rich source of Selenium and are high in natural antioxidants. When combined with brown rice they make a wholesome dish full of fiber and nutrients. Not many like the taste of plain mushrooms so its a great idea to combine them with herbs to bring out the earthy flavor of mushrooms. Here's how to do it ! Ingredients 1 cup cooked brown rice 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1 tbsp minced garlic 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2...

August 18, 2012

Healthy 2-Minute Egg Salad

Egg is a versatile product that can be used in literally any dish (as is) to enhance flavor and nutrition.It cooks faster than most veggies and hence a smart addition to any breakfast menu. We all know that salads are a perfect system cleanser.Incorporating raw vegetables in our diet in the form of salads help retain fiber and water in our body thereby flushing out the toxins from the system. Not to mention the load of vitamins and minerals that...

August 17, 2012

Low Calorie Vegetable Quiche

Quiche is an awesome dish that is simple to make,requires fewer ingredients and is a low calorie food - a perfect breakfast material ! It is a very popular menu in any bed and breakfast style restaurant and also a preferred breakfast choice in many western households as its enjoyed both by kids and adults alike. All you need to do is, just assemble the ingredients together and transfer them into an oven and before you even know your breakfast is...