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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese




INGREDIENTS



  • 1 lb (500 g) boiling potatoes
  • 4 Tbs (60 ml) butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • A grating of fresh nutmeg

DIRECTIONS

1) Boil the unpeeled potatoes in enough salted water to cover.
2) When the potatoes are easily penetrated with a fork, drain and cool just enough to handle. Peel the potatoes and press through a potato ricer or food mill.
3) Combine the riced potatoes, butter, and milk in a pan and beat with a whisk or fork over low heat until the potatoes, butter, and milk are thoroughly combined.
4) Add the Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and continue to beat over low heat until the cheese is melted and thoroughly incorporated.
5) Serve immediately, or hold at room temperature for up to 2 hours and reheat over low heat or in a microwave oven.
6) Serves 4.

Friday, November 21, 2008

Alanaasi Fani



Alanaasi Fani is a mocktail from Maldives

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ (medium sized) pineapple
  • ½ cup sugar (alter to suit taste)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 cups water (alter for desired consistency of juice)

DIRECTIONS

1. Peel pineapple, chop and blend with sugar and 1 cup water. 2. Once the pineapple have blended into a smooth, thick puree; add the remaining water and blend. 3. Strain and serve chilled.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Mushrooms in Hot Garlic Sauce





INGREDIENTS


  • 200 gm mushrooms-button, wiped clean
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 cup onions-chopped fine
  • 3 tbsp garlic-chopped fine-ground with 2-3 whole red peppers
  • Spring onion leaves chopped fine for garnish

Mix together for sauce

  • 2 tbsp corn flour-blended with water
  • 1.5 salt
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 tsp soya sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 3/4 cup water



DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the oil in a wok and add the onions, stir over high heat till a little soft.
2. Add the garlic paste and red peppers and stir-fry till fat separates.
3. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry over high heat, till well mixed.
4. Add a cup of water, bring to a boil and add the sauce mixture and bring to a boil, stirring all the time.
5. Lower the heat and simmer for a minute or so and serve hot garnished with the greens.

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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Firinda Pilic Kizartmasi - Turkish Roasted Chicken



INGREDIENTS

  • 1 small coffee cup of yoghurt
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 chickens
  • Salt



DIRECTIONS

4 Servings

1. Put the chickens into a saucepan, cover them with water, add salt and cook them only as much as they do not fall apart.
2. Put the chickens into a large pan. Cover with a sauce of well beaten yoghurt, tomato paste and melted margarine.
3. Put the pan into the oven to roast until brown.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Masala Mor (Spicy Buttermilk)



A healthy and very tasty South Indian refreshing drink.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup thick curds
  • 5 cups water
  • ½ inch piece fresh ginger
  • 1 green chilli
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander
  • 3-4 curry leaves
  • Sea salt/ Rock salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp mustard seeds
  • Pinch of asafoetida (optional)
  • Oil for tadka

DIRECTIONS

1.Beat the curds to a smooth paste. Mix the water into it to make thin buttermilk.
2.With a mortar-pestle, pound the ginger and chillies with some salt. Add this and the coriander to the buttermilk.
3.Pop the mustard seeds and curry leaves in a little oil and put it into the mor.
4.Add a pinch of asafoetida and mix well using a churner. It’s best left to chill and soak up the flavours for about 30 minutes.
5.Enjoy your tall glass of masala mor.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Mourgh (Afghan Chicken)



INGREDIENTS

2 lg Cloves garlic
1/2 ts Salt
2 c Plain, whole-milk yogurt
Juice and pulp of 1 large lemon, 3 to 4 tablespoons
1/2 ts Cracked black pepper
2 lg Whole chicken breasts, about 2 pounds


DIRECTIONS



1. Long, slow marinating in garlicky yogurt tenderizes, moistens and adds deep flavor, so you end up with skinless grilled chicken that's as delicious as it is nutritionally correct.
2. Serve with soft pita or Arab flatbread and fresh yogurt.
3. Put the salt in a wide, shallow non-reactive bowl with the garlic and mash them together until you have paste.
4. Add yogurt, lemon and pepper.
5. Skin the chicken breasts, remove all visible fat and separate the halves.
6. Bend each backward to break the bones so the pieces win lie flat.
7. Add to the yogurt and turn so all surfaces are well-coated.
8. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate.
9. Allow to marinate at least overnight, up to a day and a half.
10. Turn when you think of it.
11. To cook, remove breasts from marinade and wipe off all but a thin film.
12. Broil or grill about 6 inches from the heat for 6 to 8 minutes a side, or until thoroughly cooked.
13. Meat will brown somewhat but should not char. Serve at once.