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Paneer Tikka Masala

May 29th 2008 11:09
Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer cheese is widely used in traditional Indian cooking. It is completely vegetarian and there is no rennet used in its making. Paneer itself is bland, however once grilled or fried and allowed to soak up curry, it is absolutely divine. This is a must-have dish whenever I am having guests over.


Ingredients:
250g Paneer, halved

Marinade:
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp. grated ginger
2 green chilli, chopped
3 tbsp. chopped coriander
¼ tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. chili powder
5 tsp. lemon juice
3-4 tbsp. thick yogurt
Salt to taste

Salad:
Lettuce leaves, chopped
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 medium carrots, sliced into long strips
1 large red onion, sliced into rings
1 lime, halved
Chopped coriander for garnishing

Paneer Tikka Masala
Method:
1. Mix together all the ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl. Add the paneer halves to the bowl and make sure it is coated well with the marinade. Cover and leave to marinate for at least an hour. This can also be prepared the night before.

2. Heat grill on high for about 10 mins. Remove paneer from marinade and cook on high for about 5-7 mins on each side. You will see that the paneer starts to brown at the sides.
3. Meanwhile, prepare the salad and arrange on a large plate in the following order: lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, onion rings.
4. Remove paneer from the grill and allow to cool.
5. Once cool, slice cooked paneer into cubes and arrange on top of salad.
6. Heat the remaining marinade in a small pan over a very low flame to make a sauce. Stir the marinade gently until it starts to thicken. Do not stop stirring at this will cause it to curdle.
7. Garnish with chopped coriander and freshly squeezed lime.
8. Serve the paneer with the yoghurt sauce with your choice of Indian bread or rice.
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Barley and vegetable hotpot

May 29th 2008 10:36
Barley and vegetable hotpot

Makes for 2

Ingredients:

1 cup (200g) pearl barley
½ pumpkin, chopped into pieces
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 trimmed sticks celery, chopped
5-6 large fresh button mushrooms, sliced
1 large red capsicum, chopped

Stock:
1 cube vegetable stock
4 saffron threads
4-5 cups water

Seasoning:
Olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large brown onion, chopped
Parsley, chopped
Walnuts
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Prepare the vegetable stock in advance by boiling water, stock cube and saffron threads for 30 mins. Allow to cool.
2. Add oil to a large pot.
3. Add onion, garlic and pumpkin. Fry for 3-4 mins until pumpkin starts to turn glossy.
4. Add the pearl barley and coat well with the pumpkin, garlic and onions. Fry for about 2-3 mins until barley starts to turn transparent.
5. Add 2 large ladles of stock liquid and cover. Allow the barley and pumpkin to soften for about 10-12 mins.
5. Remove cover and mix in the remaining vegetables to the pot and salt. Add another 2 ladles of stock liquid and cover. Allow the ingredients to cook until there is hardly any liquid remaining in the pot.
6. Keep adding 2-3 ladles of liquid at a time, like you would for risotto until the barley is cooked and soft. This should take no more than 20 minutes.
7. Serve topped walnuts, pine nuts and pepper.

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Quick Mediterranean Pasta

May 6th 2008 11:43
This is a quick pasta when you are out of time and still want to create a nutritious meal at home. All the ingredients are readily available at a continental deli, and it’s a sure bet!

Ingredients:
2 cups elbow pasta, cooked in boiling water
5-6 pieces artichoke
2 large pieces grilled capsicum
2 large pieces grilled eggplant
100 gm marinated mushrooms
50 gm pitted black olives
50 gm marinated Greek fetta cheese

To make the sauce:
3 large tomatoes
1 large bunch basil leaves, washed well
1 large handful almonds
3-4 large tablespoons olive oil

Seasoning:
Fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Slice all the vegetables except the mushrooms. Leave the fetta cheese whole as well.
2. To make the sauce, blend the tomatoes, basil leaves, almonds and olive oil in a food processor.
3. Season well with salt and pepper.
4. Heat some oil in a pan. Add the sauce and stir gently for about 2-3 mins, until it starts to turn dark.
5. Add the pasta and all the sliced vegetables except the fetta cheese.
6. Stir in all the ingredients for about 2-3 mins, and add salt and pepper if necessary.
7. Turn the heat off and top with the parsley and fetta cheese.
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