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    Preparation Time : 30 mins. Serves : 6 Cooking Time : 20 mins. Rated : 3 A traditional gujarati dish, just right for the calorie conscious. www.nestle.in METHOD 1. In a saucepan, mix together Nestlé Dahi, besan, salt and haldi. Add water to make a batter of pouring consistency, and mix well to remove any lumps. 2. Cook on a high flame stirring continuously, till the mixture begins to leave the sides of the pan. 3. Pour immediately on the marbled kitchen platform or on the back of a thali and spread evenly, using a palette knife/spatula to get a very thin sheet. Let it dry for about 2 mins. 4. Heat oil. Splutter the mustard seeds and add black pepper. Sprinkle over the thin layer of cooked besan. 5. Cut into 1½ – 2 broad strips and roll into khandvi. 6. Garnish with grated coconut, chopped coriander leaves and green chillies. Serve warm. TIP This is a low calorie recipe! For a nutritionally balanced snack, serve accompanied by Bhel Puri and Lassi.


    Today, I will be presenting to you a vegan Canadian recipe. This recipe is from the book “Vous avez dit VEGAN” from the “Les Malins” editions, and the authors are Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer. They are two Canadians from the west coast who became vegans some 20 years ago. They have compiled their best recipes in this book. So, here is the recipe that I have chosen for you. It is vegan french toast


    Whole Gourmet Natural Cooking – How to make Thanksgiving turkey pan gravy with apple garnish. Easy step-by-step how-to instructions on how to make delicious pan gravy for Thanksgiving and the holidays using the oven and stove in your own kitchen.

    Cooking has always been part of people’s lives. The craving for a magnificent meal has made moms stay in the kitchen for the most part of their lives. Every detail in the preparation must be well-calculated so as to perfect the dish that will be served during dinner time. However, this whole scenario is very tiring and time-consuming.

    This is why we have prepared these quick cooking recipes to aid those who do not have the luxury of the time to cook. For sure, you and the entire family can enjoy these 30-minute delights.

    Whole-Wheat Linguine Mixed with Ricotta and Green Beans

    Directions:

    Cook the pasta in boiling water. Make sure to add a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of oil to the water to prevent the strands from sticking with each other. When already firm to the bite, add the ricotta cheese, tossing gently the pasta. Set aside.

    Saute garlic and the green beans on olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. In medium-heat, add 1 cup of the pasta broth. Afterwards, put the pasta, tossing gently. When the beans are cooked, add tomatoes. Cook until all the flavors are fully incorporated by the pasta. This may be served with a garnish of lemon slice on top.

    Shrimp Scampi

    Directions:

    Put some salt and pepper on the shrimp. Prepare a pan and put some olive oil in it, making sure it is heat enough. Add the shrimp and sauté until it becomes pink. Remove the shrimp from the pan. Add onions on the same pan and sauté for 3 minutes or until they soften. Add garlic afterwards. Add white wine and some lemon juice. Mix well. Add the shrimps back and let them absorb the mixture. Add some seasoning depending on preference. This is good eaten with rice and some wine.

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    Most of the time, moms would find themselves spending the whole evening preparing and cooking dinner for the family. Precious time which could have been used to bond with the family is wasted on a recipe too complex to accomplish. Since family always deserve the best, moms (or dads in some households) do not mind the long hours spent in the kitchen just so she can serve the special dinner to her family. But should good food require hard preparation and consume a lot of time? This is the misconception of most – that only through hours of boiling or grilling can one achieve a perfect dish.

    With all the advanced cooking equipment available today, one can cook a sumptuous meal in just minutes! Here are some easy cooking recipes that will surely save you a lot of time:

    Linguine with Ricotta Cheese and Beans

    Directions:

    Cook the pasta in salted boiling water. Stir occasionally to avoid the noodles from sticking with one another. When the pasta is already tender, drain it. Mix it with ricotta cheese. For the sauce, get 1 cup of the water where the pasta is cooked. Saute garlic and beans. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour the 1 cup of water from the pasta. When this thickens, add the pasta with cheese. Toss gently. Add tomatoes afterwards. Cook for 5 minutes and then serve.

    Preparation Time: 30 minutes

    Tropical Fruit Parfait

    Directions:

    Combine yogurt, lemon juice, and pepper. Set aside. Place drained fruit into parfait glasses, followed by banana. Place the yogurt mixture on top of the fruit. Add with a cup of granola. Repeat procedure until the top of the glass is filled. This may be served with a garnish of sprig of fresh mint.

    Preparation Time: 10-15 minutes

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