Clear chicken soup:
chicken bits(tiny pieces cut-3 tsp)
chicken stock -optional/water-2 1/2 cups
ginger chopped-3/4 tsp
garlic chopped-3/4 tsp
onion chopped finely-3tsp
carrots finely chopped-1tsp
spring onion chopped-2 strands
pepper powder-1/2 tsp
chopped coriander-1 tsp
salt- to taste
broccoli chopped finely- 1tsp
in a bowl take water chicken pieces ,onion,ginger and garlic .cook on medium flame for 20 mins then add all other ingredients and boil for 10 more minutes .serve hot
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Chicken and mushroom soup:
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Coriander and chicken soup: serves 2
leaves chopped,salt.pepper powder,ginger garlic and butter 1-2 wistles
when the pressure is gone take out the chicken pieces and shred them and discard the bones
then strain it to a bowl and put back on medium heat check for salt and pepper then add shredded chicken put on high heat add lemon juice when it comes to boil take off the heat add rest of chopped coriander leaves and serve hot
tips: you can use the shredded chicken in the soup,or leave it out and have it as a clear soup
2. you can leave out the butter if you don't like.
3.this is a tangy soup
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Baked fruit salad:
cut banana into big pieces add few drops of lemon juice on it and keep aside
cut peaches and pineapple slices sprinkle and mix salt and keep aside
grease a shallow microwave oven or conventional oven bowl with butter then spread the cut fruits sprinkle cinnamon powder and brown sugar and butter mix then bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 mins
serve luke warm
tips:1.you can top it with whipped topping or
you can beat and blend heavy cream or fresh cream with some sugar and then drizzle on the fruits.
when you don't want a heavy dessert after lunch or dinner this is a healthy and an easy dessert to make
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Peanut and cucumber salad:
chicken stock -optional/water-2 1/2 cups
ginger chopped-3/4 tsp
garlic chopped-3/4 tsp
onion chopped finely-3tsp
carrots finely chopped-1tsp
spring onion chopped-2 strands
pepper powder-1/2 tsp
chopped coriander-1 tsp
salt- to taste
broccoli chopped finely- 1tsp
in a bowl take water chicken pieces ,onion,ginger and garlic .cook on medium flame for 20 mins then add all other ingredients and boil for 10 more minutes .serve hot
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Chicken and mushroom soup:
- chicken bits-3 tsp
- onion-1 small chopped
- ginger chopped-1/2tsp
- garlic chopped-3/4 tsp
- pepper powder-1/2 tsp
- rosemary fresh 1 sprig or dried-1/4 tsp
- mushroom finely chopped -2
- carrot chopped-1tsp
- water-2 1/2 cups
- salt to taste
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Coriander and chicken soup: serves 2
- chicken pieces with bone-4-5
- coriander seeds-1/2tsp
- pepper powder-1/2 tsp or as required
- butter-1tsp
- lemon juice - as required
- garlic chopped-1tsp
- ginger chopped-1tsp
- salt
- coriander leaves chopped-5tsp
- water-2-3cups
leaves chopped,salt.pepper powder,ginger garlic and butter 1-2 wistles
when the pressure is gone take out the chicken pieces and shred them and discard the bones
then strain it to a bowl and put back on medium heat check for salt and pepper then add shredded chicken put on high heat add lemon juice when it comes to boil take off the heat add rest of chopped coriander leaves and serve hot
tips: you can use the shredded chicken in the soup,or leave it out and have it as a clear soup
2. you can leave out the butter if you don't like.
3.this is a tangy soup
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Baked fruit salad:
- banana-3
- peach-3
- pineapple slices-3
- cinnamon powder-1/2 tsp
- brown sugar-1 tbsp. little more for greasing the bowl
- butter-1 1/2tbsp.
- lemon juice -few drops
- salt-1 pinch
cut banana into big pieces add few drops of lemon juice on it and keep aside
cut peaches and pineapple slices sprinkle and mix salt and keep aside
grease a shallow microwave oven or conventional oven bowl with butter then spread the cut fruits sprinkle cinnamon powder and brown sugar and butter mix then bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 mins
serve luke warm
tips:1.you can top it with whipped topping or
you can beat and blend heavy cream or fresh cream with some sugar and then drizzle on the fruits.
when you don't want a heavy dessert after lunch or dinner this is a healthy and an easy dessert to make
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Peanut and cucumber salad:
- boiled and cooked peanuts- 3/4 cup
- cucumber - 1 small chopped
- pomagranate seeds- 1/2 of 1 whole- sorted
- grated coconut - 2tbsp
- chopped corriander leaves- 2tbsp
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- salt
- chat masala- 2 pinch
- pepper powder- a pinch or two
for tadka:
- cumin seeds- 1/4tsp
- mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp
- curry leaves- 1 sprig
- chopped ginger- 1/4 tsp
- green chilli- 1
- oil- 2 tbsp
in a small pan add oil add cumin curry leaves, mustard seeds,green chilli , and ginger chopped ,once they crackle take of the heat and add corriander leaves chopped and grated coconut once it cools down
add chopped cucumber , pomagranate, cooked peanuts, add the tadka also add in pepper powder ,salt,sugar,and chat masala mix well
you can make this for parties when you need an extra easy dish , its very easy and a quick recipe to make you can do the prep the previous day and just add the tadka when you are ready .also serve as salad
tip: when you cook peanuts add enough salt to it
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Tangy beet:
ingredients:
onion -1
bell pepper/capcicum-1 small
beetroot-1 small
chopped coriander leaves- 2 tsp
red chili powder- 1/4 tsp
lemon juice- 1/2 of one
salt
procedure:
slice onion, bell pepper and beetroot into long strips
transfer them to a bowl then add salt, red chili powder ,chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice mix well .
serve this as an accompaniment with the non veg starters or as a garnish along side any dish.
tip: 1.adjust chili powder and lemon juice according to your taste.
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garlic cilantro chicken soup: serves 3-4 people
ingredients:
chicken - with bone-5 pieces
chopped cilantro/coriander leaves- 3tbsp
garlic - 1 tbsp
pepper powder- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
green chili- 1/2 of 1
onion -1 big chopped
ginger- 1/2 tsp chopped
butter- 1/2 tsp
salt
water
procedure:
in a cooker add a glass of water add chicken pieces,ginger garlic ,onion,salt,green chili,and half of pepper powder ,cook for 2 whistles,
shred the chicken pieces and discard the bones.
cool the cooked ingredients and strain the water now in a blender grind the onion mixture to paste
now add the ground paste to the water you have strained mix .add some more water to get the desired soup consistency.check for salt and pepper,add if necessary . bring it to boil and continue to cook on low heat for 6-7 minutes.
in the meanwhile in a pan melt butter ,then add the shredded chicken and fry for 3 minutes then add it to the soup.,boil for a minute and serve hot.
tips: you can use the boney extra pieces for this recipe
2. do not add pieces with fat (the yellow mass)on it
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Creamy broccoli and mushroom soup:
ingredients:
broccoli- 2-3 florets with stem
mushrooms finely chopped- 3 tbsp
mushrooms sliced - 4-5
spring onions-3
black pepper crushed- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
butter- 3/4th tsp
salt
for white sauce:
all purpose flour/maida- 1 tsp
butter- 1/2 tsp
milk- 1/2 cup
pepper powder- 2 pinch
dry herbs- italian seasoning - 1/2 tsp
salt
procedure:
finely chop broccoli (along with its stem part) ,also chop the spring onions(both bulb and the green part)
melt butter ,keep the heat on low ,add the flour and saute for 3-40 seconds as it bubbles and the flour loses its raw smell (do not brown the flour mixture)add in the milk while constantly stirring add the pepper ,herbs and salt.just cook until it thickens.take off the heat.
in another pan melt butter ,add in the finely chopped mushrooms,and broccoli saute for a minute,then add in the chopped spring onions, sliced mushrooms,salt,pepper crushed and saute for 3 more minutes next add 2 glass of water or as you need.bring it to boil and simmer for 6-8 minutes .
lastly add in the sauce you have prepared ,while stirring continuously and boil it for 2-3 minutes and serve hot.
tips:
1. the italian seasoning i used is a mix of thyme,oregano,basil,and parsley.you can add your own choice of dry herb
2. you can add 3/4th of the sauce ,check the consistency and then add more if needed
3.i added a little less sauce ,because i like it thinner.
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Tangy beet:
ingredients:
onion -1
bell pepper/capcicum-1 small
beetroot-1 small
chopped coriander leaves- 2 tsp
red chili powder- 1/4 tsp
lemon juice- 1/2 of one
salt
procedure:
slice onion, bell pepper and beetroot into long strips
transfer them to a bowl then add salt, red chili powder ,chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice mix well .
serve this as an accompaniment with the non veg starters or as a garnish along side any dish.
tip: 1.adjust chili powder and lemon juice according to your taste.
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garlic cilantro chicken soup: serves 3-4 people
ingredients:
chicken - with bone-5 pieces
chopped cilantro/coriander leaves- 3tbsp
garlic - 1 tbsp
pepper powder- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
green chili- 1/2 of 1
onion -1 big chopped
ginger- 1/2 tsp chopped
butter- 1/2 tsp
salt
water
procedure:
in a cooker add a glass of water add chicken pieces,ginger garlic ,onion,salt,green chili,and half of pepper powder ,cook for 2 whistles,
shred the chicken pieces and discard the bones.
cool the cooked ingredients and strain the water now in a blender grind the onion mixture to paste
now add the ground paste to the water you have strained mix .add some more water to get the desired soup consistency.check for salt and pepper,add if necessary . bring it to boil and continue to cook on low heat for 6-7 minutes.
in the meanwhile in a pan melt butter ,then add the shredded chicken and fry for 3 minutes then add it to the soup.,boil for a minute and serve hot.
tips: you can use the boney extra pieces for this recipe
2. do not add pieces with fat (the yellow mass)on it
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Creamy broccoli and mushroom soup:
ingredients:
broccoli- 2-3 florets with stem
mushrooms finely chopped- 3 tbsp
mushrooms sliced - 4-5
spring onions-3
black pepper crushed- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
butter- 3/4th tsp
salt
for white sauce:
all purpose flour/maida- 1 tsp
butter- 1/2 tsp
milk- 1/2 cup
pepper powder- 2 pinch
dry herbs- italian seasoning - 1/2 tsp
salt
procedure:
finely chop broccoli (along with its stem part) ,also chop the spring onions(both bulb and the green part)
melt butter ,keep the heat on low ,add the flour and saute for 3-40 seconds as it bubbles and the flour loses its raw smell (do not brown the flour mixture)add in the milk while constantly stirring add the pepper ,herbs and salt.just cook until it thickens.take off the heat.
in another pan melt butter ,add in the finely chopped mushrooms,and broccoli saute for a minute,then add in the chopped spring onions, sliced mushrooms,salt,pepper crushed and saute for 3 more minutes next add 2 glass of water or as you need.bring it to boil and simmer for 6-8 minutes .
lastly add in the sauce you have prepared ,while stirring continuously and boil it for 2-3 minutes and serve hot.
tips:
1. the italian seasoning i used is a mix of thyme,oregano,basil,and parsley.you can add your own choice of dry herb
2. you can add 3/4th of the sauce ,check the consistency and then add more if needed
3.i added a little less sauce ,because i like it thinner.
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Cauliflower and mushroom soup: serves 3-4
ingredients:
cauliflower- 2 big florets
button mushrooms big- 4
spring onion finely chopped - 3 stems
oregano- 1/2tsp
crushed black pepper- 1/4 to 1/2tsp
chopped coriander leaves- 1tsp
butter- 3/4th+3/4th
salt
procedure:
2 mushrooms finely chopped and 2 mushrooms sliced
finely chop the cauliflower .
melt butter in a pan add the cauliflower and finely chopped mushroom ,saute on medium heat for 2 minutes then add salt and cook until slightly soft. take off heat and add the coriander leaves ,leave it to cool and blend it to paste , I left it slightly grainy.
in another pan melt another 3/4th teaspoon add in the chopped spring onions and mushrooms, saute until soft then add in 2 glass of water and bring to boil ,next add in the cauliflower puree ,also add in salt pepper and oregano, boil for 5-6 minutes .serve hot
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