Category: Appetizers/Snacks
Edamame
| August 31, 2008 | Posted by usha under Appetizers/Snacks, Event Entries, Quick and Easy Recipes, Sauteed, Steamed & more, Vegetarian |
I did not participate in last months JFI event and this month, I could not make up my mind on what to send. First I thought of tofu. I am not a big fan of tofu, but I do eat it. However, I don’t cook it very much at home, because I am the only… more
Tuscan Mushrooms
| August 5, 2008 | Posted by usha under Appetizers/Snacks, Baked & Grilled, Bell Pepper, Event Entries, Quick and Easy Recipes, Vegetarian |
When I saw Dee’s announcement for this month’s Herb Mania Basil, I decided I was going to send something this time for her event. I missed her last month’s event and never participate in Herb Mania before. I don’t use basil very much in my cooking and I had no idea what I was going… more
Makha Butta with Ellipaya Miram
| July 30, 2008 | Posted by usha under Appetizers/Snacks, Breakfast, Daily Recipes, Event Entries, Quick and Easy Recipes, Sauteed, Steamed & more, Vegetarian, Vegetarian |
Makha butta or corn on the cob is one of my favorite food, prepared in any form. Whenever I see fresh corn in the stores, it reminds me of street side vendors back home. During the corn season, these vendors are every where selling fresh corn or roasted corn. They roast the cobs on coal… more
Chicken Pakoda / Chicken Fritters
| July 30, 2008 | Posted by usha under Appetizers/Snacks, Chicken, Event Entries, Meats & Poultry, Non Veg, Non Vegetarian |
Chicken pakoda is my entry to the Hot and Spicy Pakora Contest hosted by A perfect bite… I am reposting this recipe for the event. Total time: 30 minutes Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 3-4 Ingredients: 1 lb chicken cut into small pieces (boned or boneless) 1 ½ tsp Ginger Garlic… more
Fried or Sauted Sweet Corn Kernels
| June 30, 2008 | Posted by usha under Appetizers/Snacks, Breakfast, Daily Recipes, Quick and Easy Recipes, Sauteed, Steamed & more, Vegetarian, Vegetarian |
Total Time: 15 minutes Preparation Time: 2 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Serves: 1-2 Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil 3 Curry Leaves (opt) 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds 1/2 small size Onion chopped 3 Green Chillies chopped (adjust to your taste) 1 tsp Garlic Paste/Crushed 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder Salt to Taste 10… more
Roasted Corn Kernels with Garlic Butter
| June 11, 2008 | Posted by usha under Appetizers/Snacks, Breakfast, Sauteed, Steamed & more, Vegetarian, Vegetarian |
Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 1-2 Ingredients: 3 cups Fresh Corn Kernels 1 tbsp Butter 1 tsp Garlic crushed/paste 1 tsp Chili Powder Salt to Taste Method: Heat the pan, add corn kernels, cover and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the corn is golden brown, remove the cover, increase the… more
Tomato Canapes
| June 4, 2008 | Posted by usha under Appetizers & Snacks, Appetizers/Snacks, Baked & Grilled, Event Entries, Quick and Easy Recipes, Vegetarian, Vegetarian |
I recently joined an online community, TIA. This month is the 2 year anniversary of the community. As part of the celebrations, we have a few contests and recipe contest is one of them. Category for the contest is a Veg Snack. This recipe is my entry for the contest that closed last night, June… more









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