Classic Greek Eggplant Moussaka


Ingredients for making the Eggplant Moussaka For the Vegetables 3 to 4 Aubergines Salt 1 potatoes Olive oil (for greasing baking sheets) 8 large egg whites (reserving the yolks for the béchamel) 2 cups plain breadcrumbs For the Meat Filling 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or lamb) 2 large onions (finely diced) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1/2 cupContinue reading “Classic Greek Eggplant Moussaka”

Dosai/ Dosa with Masala


Ingredients for making the Dosai For the dosa batter 2 cups short-grain rice ½ cup urad dal (split husked black lentils) 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds ½ teaspoon salt Vegetable oil, for frying For the potato fillings 3 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 2 small dried hot redContinue reading “Dosai/ Dosa with Masala”

CRISPY SEAFOOD ROLL


Ingredients for making crispy seafood roll For the filling 1 large yellow onion (about 1 2/3 cups finely diced)1 small – medium carrot (about 1/2 cup finely diced)8 oz shrimp (peeled and de veined)1 cup crab meat2 tablespoons finely diced shallot5 tablespoons finely sliced scallion6 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon fish sauce black pepper16-18 spring roll wrappersContinue reading “CRISPY SEAFOOD ROLL”

Cream of Mushroom Soup


Ingredients for making the cream of mushroom soup 5 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon sherry (optional just for a punch) Add all ingredientsContinue reading “Cream of Mushroom Soup”

Chocolate Spring Rolls


Ingredients for making the Chocolate Spring Rolls 100 gms mixed dry nuts 200 gms bitter sweet chocolate, finely grated with the help of grater 50 gms refined flour for making the batter 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 6pcs 5-inch square spring roll wrappers Canola, vegetable, or other neutral oil for deep-frying Preparation of Chocolate Spring RollsContinue reading “Chocolate Spring Rolls”

Chicken Piccata


Ingredients for making the Chicken Piccata 4 chicken cutlets, pounded thin, seasoned and coated with refined flour 5 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons salted butter 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup of french white wine 2 tablespoons french coarse ground mustard, (a good quality Dijon) 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon unbleached all-purposeContinue reading “Chicken Piccata”