Mex Masala

November 20, 2011

Fingerling potatoes

Ingredients:

Fingerling potatoes: These are a fancier kind of potatoes. The color and shape add to the flavor too!
Salt
Chilli
Garam masala
Olive oil
Lime

Preparation (see pictures below):

Spices are always added based on the amount of base ingredient (in this case potatoes)

Wash thoroughly

Leave the skin on the potatoes

Put in the microwave for 5-7 mins (until soft, microwaves work at slightly different temperatures-avoid overcooking!)

Chop in long slices

Add olive oil to a hot pan; wait for sizzling sound

Add pre-cooked potatoes to pan

Stir potatoes until brown

Add spices to taste (salt, chilly and garam masala; evenly distribute spices so they cover the whole potatoes

Continue to stir until evenly brown

Sprinkle just a little bit of lemon juice; ready to serve

Enjoy!

November 12, 2011

Refried beans

This one is a piece for a bigger puzzle. Refried beans a required for tacos, tostadas and all kinds of other dishes. Start with a can of Rosarita beans. Heat in a pan with some olive oil.

Ready to use!

November 6, 2011

Roasted salsa - roja

Start with some tomatillo, tomotoes and a serano chili and cover and cook in a pot. Allow to roast.

Blend with cilantro and some salt. Ready to serve!

Huevos rancheros - Eggs, tortillas, refried beans and salsa (details in another post!).

October 30, 2011

Well, not really Indian or Mexican but home made! The best place to get dough is Trader Joe's, they have nice bags! Spread out on an oven pan (grease it with some Pam or other non-stick otherwise hard to remove!)

Chop your fresh veggies, mushroom and anything else! Mushrooms, onions, peppers and tomatoes for us.

Grate some mozzarella. You can also use fresh mozzarella.

Try different varieties. Top off with cilantro or basil.
Pesto-Mushroom

Mushroom-Tomato

October 22, 2011

Arbi - Taro roots

Wash and cover with cling wrap and cook in microwave for 7-9mins. The roots are full cooked at this time. All you need is now fry in some oiland spices.