A Chef's Melody

Ingredients 3/4 cup whole wheat flour(see note) 1/2 cup instant oats 1/4 cup butter,melted 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp powdered cinnamon 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder 1-2 tbsp milk What you need to do Sift the whole wheat flour,baking soda,cinnamon and baking soda.Add the oats. In a large bowl,cream the butter and sugar. Slowly fold in the flour mixture the creamed butter. Add the milk as required so that the mixture comes together and can be rolled in ball. Take 1 tbsp of the mixture and roll it between your palms to make a ball and slightly flatten it. Place the balls on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 deg F for 18-20 mins. Let it cool for atleast 15 mins before you handle it for either serving or storing. Note: I have used Indian atta to make these cookies. Cooking time will vary as per the thickness of the cookies. Variation: Add chocolate chips  to the cookies to make them instant hit among k...

Ingredients: For dough 3 1/2 Cups Whole wheat flour (I used king Arthur Brand) 1 tsp sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp oil (EVOO works best) 1 tbsp active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups water room temperature For the sauce 5-6 large red tomatoes, blanched 1 tbsp oil 1/2 shallot 5-6 large garlic cloves minced 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp paprika salt to taste 1 tbsp chopped parsley/cilantro Toppings 1 1/2 -2 cups Pizza cheese blend veggies of your choice-onion,bell pepper,spinach,tomatoes,olives 2-3 large basil leaves (optional) What you need to do   For the Dough In a glass bowl add 1/4 cup of water and microwave for 10 sec. Add sugar and yeast ,mix well and set aside for 10 mins. In a large bowl mix whole wheat flour and salt. After 10 mins,the yeast will turn frothy,now make a well in the flour mixture and add the yeast mixture. Microwave the remaining 1 1/4 cup water for 10 sec and use it as necessary to form the mixture in a dough. ...

Ingredients 1 lb red ripe tomatoes,blanched and pureed 15 fresh basil leaves,chopped 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp Italian seasoning 1 1/2 tbsp pepper 8 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp tomato paste (substitute:2 tbsp ketchup) 1 tsp crushed red pepper(optional) salt What you need to do In a heavy bottom pan.add oil.When hot drop in the crushed garlic cloves. After a min,add the basil leaves.Let them cook for 30 secs. Pour in the puree d tomatoes. Place the lid and let the sauce simmer for 10 mins. Add in the pepper,seasoning,salt,red pepper and tomato paste.Simmer covered for 10 more minutes. Cool and store refrigerated in sterilize glass bottle.Stay good for a month.

Ingredients 1 15 oz canned Baby corn 2 1/2 TBSP Ginger Garlic paste 4 dry red chillies,stems removed 1 cup Mix peppers-red,yellow,green and orange,cut into 1" pieces 1 small red onion,cut into 4 pieces-layers separated 1 Maggi Vegetable Bouillon cube 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp vinegar 3 TBSP Ketchup a pinch ajinomoto(optional) 1/2 tsp Kashmiri Chili powder 3/4 cup water 1 1/2 tbsp cornflour dissolved in 1/2 cup water salt For garnishing 2 tbsp green onion 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro What you need to do Cut the baby corns lengthwise if they are thick,else leave whole. Add bouillon cube,ginger garlic paste,red chilies to water and bring it to one boil. Add the baby corns and simmer for 5 mins. Add the soya sauce,ketchup,vinegar,ajinomoto and kashmiri chili powder to the cornflour water mixture. Add this mixture to the baby corns in water.Also add the onion and peppers. Cook till the sauce thickens and coats the baby corns. Check for salt and adjust as p...

Ingredients 1 cup Besan (sieved) 1 1/2 tbsp Sooji 1 tbsp ginger chili paste 1 cup water a pinch of turmeric 1 tsp salt 3 tsp sugar 1 tbsp oil 1 1/2 tbsp eno fruit salt For tempering 1 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp hing 1 tsp sesame seeds 5 -6 curry leaves torn into pieces 2 tbsp oil 1/8 cup water 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp lemon juice Method Get the steamer ready for steaming-Fill it with enough water,place an inverted thali at the bottom cover the lid and turn the heat on. Grease a 8 -10 in deep thali for the dhokla. In a bowl,add the besan sugar,salt,turmeric and then add water little at a time to form a smmoth mixture. When the steamer is ready add the oil , the fruit salt,lemon juice and mix well.Immediately pour in the grease thali and steam for 10 mins. Remove from the steamer.Let it cool for 5 mins. Heat oil.when hot add hing mustard seeds when they splutter add sesame seeds,curry leaves and turn off the heat. Add the water,sugar,and salt. Mix and t...

What do you need 2 cups Sona masoori rice 1/2 cup urad gota 1/3 cup channa dal 1 tsp fenugreek seeds(methi dana) What you need to do Wash and soak the ingredients for 5-6 hours or overnight. Take small amount and grind the blender.Just sprinkle water as needed while grinding. Do not use lot of water while grinding and do not run the blender continuously for more than a min. Make a smooth batter and cover and ferment for 10-12 hours in a warm spot. Add salt before making dosas.