Category Archives: Corn

Stuffed Shimla Mirch

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Pia

Orzo Pasta with vegetables for the stuffing We all have had some form of stuffed shimla mirch (bell pepper or capsicum) but mainly it is filled with aloo or rice, isn’t it? at least this is what I have had … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Pia

Something not Indian yet close enough ~ Stuffed Poblano Peppers Poblano Pepper Poblano pepper is a mild chili pepper but a little bit spicier than a bell pepper . This is one of the most popular peppers grown in Mexico … Continue reading →

Posted in Basmati Rice, Black Beans, Corn, Dals & Legumes, Fontina, Milk & Products, Pyaaz (Onion), Rice & Products, Vegetables | Tagged , , , | 39 Comments

Besan ki Childa

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Pia

Channa Dal powdered to become Besan(Chickpea flour) Besan ki Childa (Chickpea flour pancakes) is one recipe that relieves me from my everyday thinking “What to cook?”. This dish is healthy as besan is nothing but Chickpea flour or Gram flour … Continue reading →

Posted in Bell Pepper(Capsicum), Besan (Gram flour), Carrots, Corn, Flour, Pyaaz (Onion), Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Tortellini with crisp Vegetables

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Pia

Tortellini Pasta Pasta is a type of food made from a dough using flour, water and/or eggs. There are many variations of shapes and ingredients that can constitute pasta. A few examples are spaghetti (solid long cylinders), fusilli (swirls), lasagna … Continue reading →

Posted in Bell Pepper(Capsicum), Broccoli, Carrots, Corn, Pasta, String Beans, Tortellini, Vegetables | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Khichdi

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Pia

Comfort Food ~ Khichdi When I think of comfort food, nothing but Khichdi that comes to my mind. Growing up my Mom would make khichdi in a variety of ways including mung dal, toor dal, masoor dal and more. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Bell Pepper(Capsicum), Brown Rice, Carrots, Corn, Dals & Legumes, Mutter (Peas), Rice & Products, Swiss Chard, Toor Dal (Tuvar), Vegetables | Tagged | 12 Comments

Dalia (Wheat Rava or Cracked Wheat Upma)

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Pia

Cracked Wheat or Wheat Rava Wheat is an important human food. Wheat grain is such a staple food that it is used to make flour for breads, cookies, cakes, pasta, noodles, couscous and for fermentation in making beer and more. … Continue reading →

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Quesadilla

Posted on December 26, 2007 by Pia

Quasedilla is a Mexican dish which involves cooking with ingredients such as most popularly cheese and/or vegetables and/or meat, inside a flour or corn or wheat tortilla or Masa. Exactly what constitutes a quesadilla varies from region to region. There … Continue reading →

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