Rasaswad

I made this black bean salsa for one of my best friend's baby's first birthday party. It was a huge hit. This made a big foil pan (enough to feed about 45-50 people as an appetizer). 3 big cans (29 oz) black beans 2 big cans (28 oz) petite Diced Tomatoes (Hunts) 2 medium cans yellow golden corn (Del Monte) 3 large green peppers, seeded and diced 2 Jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced 1 big red pepper, seeded and diced 1 or 2 bunches of cilantro, finely chopped 3 bunches of spring onion, white and green, sliced 1 big red onion, finely diced juice of 4 limes 1/4 cup cumin, slowly roasted and coarsely ground 4 tbsp red chilli flakes 3 tbsp Corriander-cumin powder 1 tbsp Red chilli powder 4 tbsp Dried Oregano Salt to taste. Mix everything together. Serve with two bags of tortilla scoops.

Every time I make this, I say to myself - "This is perfect for making for a crowd, since it's so quick and easy and yet Yummy"..but every time I prepare a menu for a party, I never think of this.. Hopefully having the recipe here would help..This is a slightly simplified, no-fuss recipe..hence there's no dry spice to grind etc..I also use frozen Methi (which is the only kind I get and works perfectly). Soak a small handful of cashew nuts and a table spoon of khus khus in milk. Thow out a handful of chopped Methi leaves and squeeze out the liquid. In a pan with some oil/ghee saute the methi leaves for a couple of minutes. This helps make the final gravy less green. Remove and set aside. Thaw out and lightly cook a couple of handfuls of green peas and set aside. Roughly chop a large onion, boil it in the microwave for a minute or two, and grind into a smooth paste (along with one green chilli). You may add fresh ginger/garlic in the paste, or use ready made paste. In th...

I took these to a friend's birthday party..and worked out well. The recipe is from SmittenKitchen Combine 11/2 cups grated sharp cheese like cheddar (I used a mexican blend), 1/2 cup soft butter, 3/4 cup of flour, salt, red chilli flakes, and a table spoon on cream into dough. Roll out and cut into strips. Bake at 350 for 10-15 mins. Cool and serve.

So we had friends over, and one of them doesn't eat onions and garlic..so I thought up a chat menu that can be customized both ways..It turned out to be a huge hit..Here's what I came up with.. 1. Mung dal wada with or without onions and spring onion dip. Mummy's recipe from here . 2. Khaman Dhokla. Used Talod na Dhokla and followed the package directions exactly (it's important to follow the proportions exactly). Then for the tadka, added mustard seeds, green chillies, sesame seeds, curry leaves and water. Boil and spread. Garnish with cilantro, fresh coconut and Sev. 3. Radga Pattice. Recipe follows. 4. Kulfi - Hugely popular..Ideas from showmethecurry.com, but modified quite a bit. Recipe follows. Ragda Pattice: Pattice: Boil, peel and mash potatoes (use Russet for good results since they have more starch). Add salt, lime juice, chat masala, red chilli powder, chopped cilantro, and corn starch. Make medium sized tikkis and shallow fry with very little oil...