http://www.cookingmela.com Pakistani and Indian Cooking Recipes, Pakistani Recipes, Indian Recipes, Chines Recipe, Thai Recipes, Soup Recipes, Beryani Recipe, BBQ Recipe, Cooking Videos Tue, 01 May 2012 11:59:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://www.cookingmela.com/hummus-and-veggie-snack-wraps/ http://www.cookingmela.com/hummus-and-veggie-snack-wraps/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:34:15 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=27511 Minutes to Prepare: 5 Number of Servings: 1   Ingredients Hummus (2 tbsp) Fat Free Feta Cheese (1 oz) Roasted Red Peppers (1 oz) Low Carb Wrap (La Tortilla Factory is 50cal, high fiber, high protein, low fat) Directions So simple, if you couldn’t already tell from the ingredients. Spread hummus on tortilla. Press feta crumbles into hummus and [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/hummus-and-veggie-snack-wraps/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/eggplant-dip-recipe/ http://www.cookingmela.com/eggplant-dip-recipe/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:35:02 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=24858 INGREDIENTS 1-2 globe eggplants (totaling 2 lbs) 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2-3 Tbsp roasted tahini (sesame paste) 1-2 garlic cloves (more or less depending on how garlicky you want your baba ghanouj to be), finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin Juice of one lemon – about 2 1/2 tablespoons Salt and cayenne pepper [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/eggplant-dip-recipe/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/aloo-methi-2/ http://www.cookingmela.com/aloo-methi-2/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:40:13 +0000 redrose64 http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=23216   Ingredients: Potatoes – 4 medium, peeled and cubed Fenugreek Leaves – 1 bunch fresh or 1/2 pkt frozen Oil – 1 Tbsp Onion – 1 small, finely chopped Garlic – 3 cloves, finely chopped Green Chilies – to taste, finely chopped Coriander Powder – 1/2 Tbsp Red Chili Powder – to taste Turmeric Powder [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/aloo-methi-2/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/paneer-butter-masala%c2%85%c2%85%c2%85-without-onion-or-garlic/ http://www.cookingmela.com/paneer-butter-masala%c2%85%c2%85%c2%85-without-onion-or-garlic/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:35:08 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=19560   Ingredients: ½ pound paneer Pinch of asafoetida Little bit turmeric 1 tsp cumin seeds 3 tomatoes 2 green chillies A small piece of ginger 1 tbsp of coriander powder 2 bay leaves ½ cup of yogurt ½ tsp of red pepper (or more if needed) 1 tbsp of corn flour or rice flour – [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/paneer-butter-masala%c2%85%c2%85%c2%85-without-onion-or-garlic/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/mixed-vegetables-with-paneer/ http://www.cookingmela.com/mixed-vegetables-with-paneer/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:37:01 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=18987   Ingredients:  1/3 cup – shelled green peas 1 – carrot, medium size, peeled and diced 1 – potato, medium size, peeled and diced 150 g – paneer 1 ½ cup – onion, thinly sliced a handful – french beans, diced 2 tbsp – poppy seeds 1 tsp – fennel seeds (saunf) 2 tbsp – [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/mixed-vegetables-with-paneer/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/green-onion-bhurji/ http://www.cookingmela.com/green-onion-bhurji/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:35:20 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=18943   Ingredients 4 small bunches of green onions (onion bulbs with the leaves on) 3 eggs 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder salt oil Method Clean the green onions and cut the onion bulbs from the green leaves and chop the bulbs finely. Keep aside. Chop the leaves finely. Take oil in a [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/green-onion-bhurji/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/aloo-gobi-masala/ http://www.cookingmela.com/aloo-gobi-masala/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:35:18 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=18857 Potato – 250 gm (boiled & cubed) Cauliflower – 500 gm (cooked) Tomato – 2 medium Onion – 2 Ginger & Garlic – 1 tablespoon each Greenchilli – 2 Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon Chillipowder – 1 tablespoon Garammasala – 1 teaspoon Cashew Paste – 1/2 cup Milk – 1/4 cup Coriander leaves Ghee – [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/aloo-gobi-masala/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/methi-malai-paneer/ http://www.cookingmela.com/methi-malai-paneer/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:35:40 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=18748 Ingredients for Methi Malai Paneer: 150 gms Paneer, cut it into medium sized cubes (Cottage cheese) 4 table-spoon Malai (cream) 150 gms. Methi leaves,  chopped 3 table-spoon Milk 2 onions, finely chopped 2 medium sized tomatoes, chopped 2-3 pieces garlic, slicely chopped (lahsun) 1 t-spoon ginger, grated (adrak) a pinch of sugar 1 t-spoon Coriander, [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/methi-malai-paneer/feed/ 1 http://www.cookingmela.com/butter-mushrooms/ http://www.cookingmela.com/butter-mushrooms/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:35:15 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=18553   24 large mushrooms 1/2 cup butter 2 garlic cloves , minced 2 shallots , minced 1/2 cup minced parsley 1/2 lemon, juice of 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions: 1 Clean mushrooms, removing stem. 2 Combine butter, shallots, garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor. 3 Process. 4 Add lemon juice, salt and pepper. 5 Blend briefly. 6 Place mushrooms in a shallow baking dish. 7 Fill [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/butter-mushrooms/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/sweet-potato-gnocchi-with-cumin-and-thyme/ http://www.cookingmela.com/sweet-potato-gnocchi-with-cumin-and-thyme/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:08:28 +0000 redrose64 http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=18199   Ingredients Makes enough for 4-6 people 5 golden sweet potatoes, baked and pureed (I used a ricer) 1 large egg 3 cups plain flour, sifted 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 cup pecorino cheese, grated 1 tablespoon mixed spices (equal parts cumin, chili, nutmeg and cinnamon) I tsp salt   For the sauce: • [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/sweet-potato-gnocchi-with-cumin-and-thyme/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/courgette-mint-and-feta-frittata/ http://www.cookingmela.com/courgette-mint-and-feta-frittata/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:40:54 +0000 redrose64 http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=18187   Ingredients Serves 4, with bread • 4 courgettes, sliced into rounds • 1 spring onion, sliced into rounds • 6 eggs, lightly whisked • Feta cheese, crumbled • 1 small handful mint leaves • Zest of 1 lemon • Olive oil Butter Salt and pepper to taste   Method 1. Heat a tablespoon of [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/courgette-mint-and-feta-frittata/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/stuffed-figs/ http://www.cookingmela.com/stuffed-figs/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:38:53 +0000 redrose64 http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=18180   Ingredients Makes 12 Serves 2-12 depending on how greedy you are   For the tart: • l2flgs • 200g clotted cream • 24 shelled pistachios. Finely chopped • Honey, to drizzle   Method 1. Wash the figs and cut an X in the top. 2. Place a coffee-spoonful of cream into the center of [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/stuffed-figs/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/fried-cabbage-and-potatoes-indian/ http://www.cookingmela.com/fried-cabbage-and-potatoes-indian/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:02:28 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=16690   3 T. oil 1 med. onion, chopped 1 tsp. mustard seeds 4 lg. potatoes, un-peeled, cut in 1/2-inch cubes 8 c. cabbage, coarsely shredded 1 tsp. fresh ginger, minced 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. turmeric 1/8 tsp. cayenne 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tomato, chopped 2 T. lemon juice Heat oil in a large, [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/fried-cabbage-and-potatoes-indian/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/vegetarian-chili-recipe/ http://www.cookingmela.com/vegetarian-chili-recipe/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:45:17 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=16651 Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions 1 cup chopped red bell peppers 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 to 3 serrano peppers, stemmed, seeded, and minced, depending upon taste 1 medium zucchini, stem ends trimmed and cut into small dice 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears) 1 1/2 pounds [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/vegetarian-chili-recipe/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/bhindi-bhaji/ http://www.cookingmela.com/bhindi-bhaji/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:35:20 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=15790 1 pound okra 2 medium onions, chopped 1/4 tsp garlic paste or powder 1/4 tsp coriander paste or powder 1/8 tsp cumin 3 large tomatoes 2 tsp oil 1/2 cup chopped cilantro How to make bhindi dopiaza : Cut the tip and the very bottom from the okra just to clean it, but do not [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/bhindi-bhaji/feed/ 0