October 19, 2012

Lasagna - spinach, mushrooms

First cook the lasagna for about 15mins in hot water. Then wash our with cold water. Also start to pre-heat your oven to 400F.





Simultaneously you can prepare the onion, mushroom, spinach and pasta sauce (marinara) mix and cook it.
















Start layering! In a baking corning ware spary some pam/non-stick spray/oil. Layer the lasanga, the mix, ricotta cheeese. Top off with a layer of marinara sauce and grated cheese (mozzarella/blend).
Bake for 15-20mins and serve!










 




October 8, 2012

Cheela

Cheela is like an Indian crepe. Prepare the mix first. Add some besan (garbanzo flour), salt, chili, heeng and ajvien. Add water and stir. Don't let it get too watery.



 

You can add some chopped onion and cilantro as well if you prefer.




Heat a flat pan. Sprinkle water to cool it down if it gets too hot.












Serve with nimbu pickle!

September 26, 2012

Apricot Jam

Start with heating some water in a add. Add chopped apricots and boil. Add sugar and continue to boil until it become thick! Serve on toast.









September 14, 2012

Chole - Garbanzo

In this simplified version, start with some ready to eat S&W Garbanzos.



Chop and blend some onions and pour into a pan with some olive oil and cook.You will smell the strong onion!





Blend some tomatoes and add to the onions when they begin to dry up.





Add some masalas - haldi, garam masala and salt to taste. You gravy is almost ready. Cook for few minutes then add the garbanzo. Cook for another 5-10mins on low heat, then add some cilantro and ready to serve!








Served with Roti, Arbi and basmati rice!