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Savouries/Starters/Appetizers

Bird’s Nest

Bird’s nest is one of my  favorite appetizers. I don’t need any special occasions to make this; it’s often served as an appetizer or as an entree for dinner. The final touch differentiates it from the ordinary cutlets. I got this idea  from cookery show that is broadcasted on Asianet.

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Ingredients:

Onion finely chopped- 3

Ginger/Garlic paste-2 tsp

Green chillies, finely chopped- 2

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Garam masala-1 tsp

Cooked/Shredded meat or chicken 1 pound

Cilantro/Curry leaves chopped-1 handful

Potatoes boiled and mashed -2

Salt-as required

Oil-2 tsp Continue reading Bird’s Nest →

Salads

Cucumber Raita

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Raita is a simple Indian side dish made with vegetables added to spiced yogurt generally served as a cool, refreshing accompaniment with Biriyani or fried rice.

cucumber-raita

 

Ingredients

2% Yogurt 1 cup

Pickle cucumber(finely chopped) 1

Shallots (finely chopped) 4

Green chilli (finely chopped) 1

Tomato (finely chopped) 1

Coriander leaves(finely chopped) 2 tsp

Cumin powder 1 tsp

A dash of black pepper

Salt to taste

Method

1 In a bowl, stir yogurt until it is smooth.

2 Mix it with the chopped vegetables, cumin, pepper and salt

3 Garnish with a sprinkle of cumin powder and chopped coriander on top.

4 Serve chilled.