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Very similar in taste to rice but healthier, kodri can be used for an unlimited variety of recipes Mexican, Indian and others. The uniqueness of this dish is all thanks to the grinding of garlic and red chilli flakes in a mortar-pestle. Not to forget the splash of colours the coloured capsicums brin ....

Flavoured elegantly with cardamom and nutmeg powder, the Microwave Apple Kheer is a wonderful dessert that will be loved by all, especially children. The best part is that every step, from stewing the apples to thickening the milk, is easily done with the microwave oven. Just make sure that the milk ....

Makai Jajaria is a creamy dessert of grated sweet corn cooked in milk and sweetened with sugar. A touch of cardamom and a garnish of almonds adds to the appeal of this dish, helping it rise to the top of everybody ....

Dal is one of the main sources of proteins for vegetarians, and hence a part of the staple diet of most Indians. This wholesome, non-spicy recipe pools in the goodness of three varieties of dal—moong, masoor and ura ....

This popular north indian delight can be made perfectly using the microwave oven, provided you remember a few nuances mentioned here. Make the paste very smooth, ensure that you add the masalas and microwave for five more minutes to harness the full potential of the spices, and take care to discard ....

Noodles and mushrooms in a white sauce like base, flavoured with herbs, onions and garlic, is a delectable creation that makes you smack your lips with joy after every mouthful. Cooking the Noodles and Creamy Mushrooms in the microwave oven also makes it an easy, quick and no-fuss recipe, which reta ....

Noodles with tomato and cheese sauce is a typical party serving, wherein cooked pasta is served with a choice of two sauces, one tangy and one creamy. Guests are offered a choice of picking between the sauces, as per their taste. While both sauces and the pasta are easy to prepare, i suggest spendin ....

Some recipes sound very hi-fi on menus, but after you make them once you make them at home you realize they can actually be made quite easily. . . Provided you understand the right way of doing it! You can, for example, use the Microwave to mak ....

Paneer, capsicum, onions and potatoes dunked in a rich curd based, mint flavoured marinade makes a delicious starter. To make a thick marinade you need to start with thick curds. In case the marinade is too runny, add a spoonful of besan to the mixture.

A typical Indian meal starts with traditionally-flavoured soups like tomato soup or shorbas. This is one such, which tops my list of favourites. Healthy and colourful spinach is combined with low fat milk and flavoured with garlic, ginger and chillies. Milk mak ....

Just the thought of hot, buttery naans or crisp, flaky parathas with paneer makhmali will lead you to culinary nirvana. Here, paneer chunks are marinated in an aromatic paste of coriander, mint, cashews and thick curds, and later sautéed to perfection. As if that were not enough, there is a cream to ....

Made in a jiffy, this recipe is a good bet for any party. Tofu and bean sprouts generously boost the good-health quotient of this dish. Not to forget that I've used sugar substitutes instead of sugar. All of which makes this a safe venture for diabetics too! Preferably, use whole wheat noodles in th ....

The Pineapple Kesari is a variant of the ever-popular Kesari Baath, a dessert made in Karnataka. The people there love it so much that they have it even for breakfast! While the original recipe uses fresh, chopped pineapples to flavour the cooked and sweetened semolina, here we have used pineapp ....

Crispy beaten rice flavoured with peanut and spices makes a delicious any time snack.

Whether you like your soups light and herby or thick and sumptuous, you can do it all with the microwave! here is a soothing and filling soup that is sure to warm the diner’s heart. A ‘potage’ is a thick soup, in this case made with potatoes. It is topped with an assortment of vegetables and cream, ....

Fudges have a very pleasurable texture and intense flavour, characteristic of molten chocolate. Dark chocolate is especially good to make fudges because it not only gives the right texture but also gives a fairly strong cocoa flavour. Here, dark chocolate and peanut butter combine beauti ....

Fresh and soft paneer has a light yet rich feel. Add saffron to that, and the scales definitely tilt in favour of luxury even though this innovative pie does not have maida, ghee, or any such heavy ingredients. Even the amount of sugar used is relatively less. Moreover, the microwave makes it very e ....

I do not know whether to say that gujarat is at the heart of vegetarian cuisine, or whether vegetarian cuisine is at the heart of every gujarati. But the fact is that both are inseparable. Food being a very important part of gujarati culture, the variety therein is also immeasurably vast. Name any v ....

A delicious cooling drink for summers which helps keep dehydration at bay.

Why do we bother with so many katoris for every meal? a gravy for flavour, veggies for good health and variety, a cereal for satiating our hunger, a raita or curds to minimise the effect of spices and act as a thirst quencher, a sweet to pamper ourselves. Is it possible to satisfy all these needs wi ....

Rice noodles and vegetables flavored with curry powder and soya sauce make this oriental dish irresistible. Rice noodles are very delicate and require practically no cooking. All you need to do is dunk them in hot water for a few minutes and then dra ....

Innovation is not just about finding new recipes every time. It is about rethinking old recipes with new ingredients and new cooking methods. That is how the microwave version of panki came to be. Much-loved by almost everybody, a panki is also a filling and wholesome snack that is easy to make, eas ....

All over the world, Baked Potatoes is the go-to dish for a lot of people when they feel hungry all of a sudden. It is quick and easy, and definitely satiating! Here, we have made an exciting snack out of baked potatoes by stuffing them with a spicy veg mix. The stuffed potatoes are bathed in a c ....

Potato cups filled with a cheese vegetable mixture. I have used a mixture of mushrooms and peas for the stuffing, but you may use any combination of vegetables that strike your fancy. Remember to place a bowl of water in the centre of the microwave, while cooking the potatoes, to prevent them from d ....