Saturday, October 07, 2006

Ramadan Kerala Chemmeen (Prawns) Masala Recipe

Chemmeen - 500 gm
Onion - 1
Ginger - 1 piece
Garlic - 5
Tomato - 2
Red Chili Powder - 2 tsp
Turmeric Powder - ½ tsp
Oil, Curry Leaves - As required
Salt - As required

Clean the prawns and keep aside.

In a pan heat oil, add sliced onion, ginger garlic paste and sauté well. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, sliced tomato and sauté. To this add prawns with required salt and water. Close the pan and allow it to cook. When cooked add curry leaves and remove from fire.

Ramadan Chicken Masala Recipe -Kerala Style

Ingredients

chicken 1 (cut in medium sized pieces)
coriander leaves 1 (whole bunch chopped)
onions 4 (sliced)
garlic 6 cloves (sliced)
ginger 1 1/2 inch (finely chopped)
lime 1/2
coconut 1 (freshly grated)
oil as required
Salt as per taste


Grind together to a smooth paste
red chillies 12
poppy seeds 1 1/2 tbsp
coriander seeds 2 tbsp
cumin seeds 1/2 tbsp
turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
garam masala 1 tbsp
cashew nuts 1 tsp


Method:

* Soak the grated coconut in 1/4 cup of hot water and extract the thick coconut milk.
* Then add additional glass of hot water and extract the thin milk (2nd milk).
* Add 1/2 cup of hot water and extract the last diluted milk. (Grind and extract)
* Heat oil and fry the onions ginger, garlic till brown.
* Add the ground masala and fry for few minutes, now add the coriander leaves.
* Now put the chicken pieces and fry, cook over a low flame till the chicken is well browned, add the last milk and cook. keep adding the 2nd milk simmer for a while.
As chicken cooks fast be careful while adding the coconut milk, if you find the water is more in the curry don't add any more of coconut milk, and keep the lid open and evaporate the water
* After the chicken is cooked, remove from fire. Let there be enough gravy.
* Finally add lime juice and the first extracted coconut milk.
Never boil after the thick coconut milk is added

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

what diabetics should do the next time they go to a restaurant:

There is no reason why you cannot make the same healthy eating choices
in a restaurant that you make each day at home. And there is no reason
why you need to think of eating out as ?going off? your usual eating
plan.


Most restaurants today?even fast food ones?offer at least a few healthy
alternatives on their menus.


The first step you can take is to plan ahead. Know what food groups you
need to include in your meal out and the serving sizes for each. Try to
stick to your regular eating schedule too, at least as closely as you
can.


Here are a few tips you can follow once you get to where you are
eating.


** Eat the same serving sizes as you would at home. Restaurants often
serve large portions. Take the rest home; it can make a nice treat the
next day!



** Ask that high-fat sauces and salad dressings be served on the side.
Then you can use just the amount you choose.




** Try to stick with foods that are broiled, poached, grilled, or
sautéed with no extra butter added. Avoid deep-fried, breaded, or creamed foods.




** If you can, avoid high-fat ingredients, such as cheese, butter,
cream, avocado, and sausage.



** Ask if you can make a substitution for unhealthy foods. For
instance, ask for a baked potato or more vegetables in lieu of French fries.




** It is OK to ask for what you want. Don't be afraid to tell your
server to leave the potato chips off the plate or ask for whole wheat bread
instead of a croissant.




I hope you've enjoyed these diabetic tips as much as I've given you
the information that I've acquired over 25 years. If you're serious
about losing weight and want to know an easy way of controlling
your diabetes, please pick up a new copy of my ebook " Diabetic Diet
Secrets" I give a lot more tips on eating out and losing weight!

Thursday, September 14, 2006

Crab Soup Recipe


Recipe Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped onions
  • 2 tsp chicken base or bouillon granules
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 pound crabmeat
Method: Melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 3 minutes then stir in milk, chopped onion, chicken base, pepper, and chopped parsley. Reduce the heat and cook until thick. Stir in crabmeat; heat through.

Kerala Prawn Soup Recipe


Recipe Ingredients:
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1/8 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 3 ground onions
  • 12 curry leaves
  • 2 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1 chopped ginger
  • 1 tsp red chili paste
  • 750 ml fish stock
  • 750 gm prawns ? without shells
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 125 ml coconut milk

Method: Roast peppercorns, mustard, curry leaves and fenugreek seeds. Grind to a fine powder. Heat oil. Add onions; curry leaves, garlic and ginger. Stir and fry for 3 minutes. Add a couple of tablespoons of water to prevent sticking. Add dry masala and red chili paste. Cook for a few minutes before adding the stock. Season and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add prawns and cook until tender. Stir in limejuice and coconut milk. Heat through and serve.

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Indian Recipe For Spiced Coffee

indspicecoffee.jpgCoffee Recipe- Ingredients:

  • 1 Clove
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1¼ cups Water
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • A Pinch of Nutmeg
  • 4 pods Cardamom, slit
  • 2 cups strong, freshly brewed Coffee
Method:
  1. In a medium-size pot, bring water to a boil. Stir in the spices, cover, and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the prebrewed coffee.
  3. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat milk until almost boiling.
  4. Strain the spiced coffee through a fine mesh strainer covered with cheesecloth into the milk.
  5. Add sweetener, stir, and serve in mugs.

Tip: Add a couple of chopped basil leave to your morning cup of tea or milk, for relief from dry or Phlegmatic cough. Regular use is also very good for general well being.

Recipe for Masala Tea

Recipe masalatea.jpgIngredients:

  • 3 tsp Tea
  • 2/3 cup Milk
  • 1½ cups Water
  • 2″ piece of Ginger
  • 4 tsp Sugar (or to taste)
  • A pinch of Cardamom powder
Method:
  1. Boil one and a half cup of water in a saucepan.
  2. Add in the tea and boil for a minute.
  3. Add the ginger and cardamom powder. Let it boil.
  4. Now add milk and sugar and bring to boil.
  5. The mixture will rise and may spill over the top, so be aware and remove from the heat.
  6. Strain the tea into cups and serve.