Tag: Carrot

  • Tangy & Refreshing: Make Classic Coleslaw in Minutes!

    Coleslaw

    A delicious coleslaw with a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing. This simple combination of cabbage and mayonnaise works best with a real home-made mayonnaise. It is quick and thrifty to make.

    Coleslaw Recipe
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    Check it out Coleslaw recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:not required[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings:12 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Very Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 medium head cabbage, shredded
    • 1 carrot, shredded
    • 2 cups mayonnaise
    • 1 cup cider vinegar
    • 1/2 cup white sugar
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • 1/4 tsp black pepper
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield:12 servings

    Amount per serving.
    Calories: 324
    Total Fat: 29.2g
    Cholesterol: 14 mg

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Place cabbage and carrot in a large bowl.

    Step 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and dry onion flakes. Mix well until blended.

    Step 3

    Pour this dressing over cabbage and carrots. Toss well.

    Step 4

    Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chill. Coleslaw is ready now.

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    • Serve with Fried Chicken.

    If you like Coleslaw Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.And if you know more innovative ways in which we can utilize this mouth watering Coleslaw, do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.

  • Recipe: Gajar ka Zarda (Sweet Carrot Rice)

    Gajar ka Zarda is wonderful dish. The addition of nuts are amazing. It’s a sweet rice dish.

    Prep Time: 30 minutes

    Cook Time: 30 minutes

    Servings: 6

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 kg basmati rice
    • 1/2 kg sugar
    • 5 green cardamom
    • 1/2 cup clarified butter or ghee
    • 250 gm carrots, peeled & grated
    • 1 tbsp plain yogurt
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 2 tbsp almonds, thinly sliced
    • 2 tbsp pistachio, thinly sliced
    • 3 tbsp coconut, thinly sliced

     

    Directions:

    1. Rinse rice with few change of water and soak for 30 minutes.
    2. Boil rice salt and water as required until tender.
    3. Then drain all excess water.
    4. Set aside.
    5. Heat ghee in a deep skillet.
    6. Add green cardamoms, sugar and 1/2 cup water.
    7. Cook for 5-8 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
    8. Now add yogurt and cook for 1 minute.
    9. Then add boiled rice.
    10. Stir well.
    11. Cover with a lid and cook till sugar syrup nearly dries off.
    12. Place grated carrots in it.
    13. Mix well.
    14. Cover and leave it on low flame for 10 minutes.
    15. Take it out in a serving dish.
    16. Garnish with almonds, pistachios and coconut.
    17. Gajar ka Zarda is ready to serve.
    18. Enjoy!

    Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve as a after meal dessert.

     

  • Simple & Refreshing: The Perfect Carrot Raita Recipe!

    Simple & Refreshing: The Perfect Carrot Raita Recipe!

    Carrot is a good source of fiber, sugars and vitamin A. Its consumption in the form of Carrot raita is very delicious and healthy in nature. It’s a great summer dish. Goes great with all Indian cuisine. Check it out Carrot Raita recipe here!!

    [one_third] Prep Time:10  minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 6 [/one_third_last]

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    • 2 cups plain yogurt
    • 1-1/2 cup grated carrots
    • 2 tbsp mint leaves
    • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 tsp roasted ground cumin
    • 1/2 tsp chat masala

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6  servings

    Amount per serving.

    • Calories: 632.5
    • Fat: 46.0 g (Saturated Fat: 6.6 g)
    • Cholesterol: 16.5 mg
    • Sodium: 284.1 mg
    • Carbohydrate: 51.4 g
    • Fiber: 15.8 g
    • Sugars: 22.1 g
    • Protein: 17.7 g

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Take a medium size bowl, add yogurt to it. Whisk yogurt until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice, walnuts and ground cumin.

    Step 2

    Add carrots, toss to coat evenly.

    Step 3

    Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chilled.

    Step 4

    Just before serving, sprinkle with chat masala. Garnish with mint leaves. Delicious Carrot Raita is ready to eat. ENJOY!!

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    • You can serve this delicious carrot raita with Chicken Biryani.

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  • Carrot Onion Raita Recipe

     Carrot Onion Raita is a popular side dish, usually served with rice.  This Carrot Onion Raita recipe is a healthy raita as carrots are  rich source of fiber, sugars and vitamin A.  Check it out the Carrot Onion Raita recipe here!!

    [one_third] Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 2 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 4 [/one_third_last]

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    • 1 cup Yogurt
    • 1 carrot, shredded
    • 2 onions, thinly sliced
    • 1 teaspoon mustrad seeds
    • 1 teaspoon oil
    • few curry Leaves
    • 2 green chilies, chopped
    • Salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Take a small bowl, whisk yogurt.

    Step 2

    Stir in the grated carrots and onions.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

    Step 4

    When hot, add mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chilies.

    Step 5

    Add this mixture to the carrot-curd mixture.

    Step 6

    Season with salt. Carrot onion raita is ready to be serve.

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    • Serve with rice, curry or pulao.

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  • Chinese Paratha Recipe

    Chinese paratha is an interesting chinese style stuffed bread recipe. This chinese paratha taste heavenly with tomato and chilli sauce. Paratha are stuffed with chinese sauces, sauteed veggies like cabbage, green onion, carrots and green bell pepper.

    chinese paratha recipe
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    Try the easy recipe of Chinese Paratha shown below!!

    Ready In: 40 minutes
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes

    This recipe make 6 serving(s).

    Ingredients:

    For the dough :

    • 2 cups plain flour
    • 1/2 cup wheat flour
    • 4 tbsp butter
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • water as required

    For Stuffing:

    • 1 tsp garlic, minced
    • 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
    • 1/2 cup cabbage,shredded
    • 1/4 cup grated carrots,
    • 1/4 cup green bell pepper
    • 1 tsp soy sauce
    • 1/4 tsp sugar
    • 1 tsp green chilli sauce
    • 1/4 tsp chinese salt
    • salt to taste
    • 1/4 cup oil
    • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup

    Directions:

    For The Dough:

    • In a medium bowl, combine all dough ingredients.
    • Add water and knead into a soft dough.
    • Set aside.

    For The Stuffing:

    • Heat oil in a pan ,add all sliced vegetables and cook for 4-5 min over high heat.
    • Now add sugar,salt, ketchup ,soya sauce in it.
    • Cook for 1-2 min .
    • Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

    To proceed:

    • Make small balls from the dough.
    • Take 2 balls and roll them.
    • Place 2 tbsp of filling on the middle of each roti and spread it.
    • Leaving 1/4 inch gap all around.
    • Keep another roti on top of filling and seal both rotis by pressing them.
    • Roll again into a big paratha.
    • Place Chinese paratha on hot griddle, fry it by using little oil.
    • Make all the paratha from this method.
    • Chinese Paratha is ready to serve.

    Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve hot with tomato sauce or chilli sauce .
  • Tangy & Delicious: Easy Shawarma Pickle Recipe (Perfect for Wraps!)

    Shawarma Pickle  recipe
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    Try this Shawarma Pickle  recipe that’ll make you wonder why you didn’t try it earlier. Check out the Shawarma Pickle recipe here:

    Ready In: 8 weeks
    Prep Time: 20 minutes

    This recipe make 20 serving(s).

    Ingredients:

    • Water – Around 6 cups
    • Pickling salt – Enough to float an egg
    • Vinegar – 2 Tablespoons
    • Cucumber
    • Turnip
    • Carrot
    • Beet
    • Chili Peppers

    Method:

    • Place water and egg into an earthenware dish.
    • Add and dissolve the pickling salt until the egg floats to the surface.
    • Add the vinegar.
    • Pierce the carrots, cucumbers and turnip with a fork a few times (don’t have to peel).
    • Slice the beets (1/4 inch).
    • Put all into the earthenware pot and weight down so that no part of the vegetables are exposed to the air.
    • Cover and leave at room temperature for 6 to 8 weeks.
    • As the brine ferments, some scum and mould may form of the surface which needs to be skimmed off.
    • After 6-8 weeks, remove the vegetables and rinse in clean water.
    • Strain the brine to remove the surface scum and place in clean jars (minus the beets).
    • These can now be stored in the refrigerator for several months.
    • Shawarma Pickle is ready to use.
    • Enjoy!

    Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve with Shawarma.
  • Sweet Corn Soup Recipe

    Sweet corn is one of the most popular chinese soups. A must try for everyone who loves sweet corn. It is easy to make and does not require too many ingredients. This sweet corn soup is perfect for a weekend lunch, serve with slices of cheese on toast to make it more filling. Give this warming soup a try.
    Check it out the Sweet corn soup recipe here!!

    [one_third] Prep Time: 5 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 20 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings:4 [/one_third_last]

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    • 4 cups water
    • 1 cup beans and carrot chopped
    • 4 tbsp sweet corn
    • 1/4 tsp white pepper powder
    • 1/4 tsp Chinese salt
    • 2 pinches sugar
    • salt to taste
    • corn starch as required

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Boil water in a deep pot and add beans and carrot.

    Step 2

    Add sweet corn. Boil it and add sugar,salt as required.

    Step 3

    Now add white pepper powder and Chinese Salt.

    Step 4

    Stir for a while and then corn starch as thickness is desired. Sweet Corn Soup is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot with slices of cheese on toast to make it more filling

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  • Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe

    Vegetable Fried Rice

     A quick and healthy [highlight]Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe [/highlight]suitable for vegetarians. Nothing could be easier than this light version of  fried rice. Do try it!!

    Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe
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    Check it out the Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings:6 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 2 cups uncooked rice
    • 1 cup French beans
    • 1 bunch spring onions
    • 1 cup carrots
    • 2 capsicums
    • 4 celery sticks
    • 1/2 cup boiled corn
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 4 tsp vegetable oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Green chillies in vinegar
    • Chili sauce to serve

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Rinse the rice in 3-4 changes of water and soak for 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Boil the rice and each grain of the cooked rice should be separate.

    Step 3

    Cut the vegetables into small pieces and set aside.

    Step 4

    Chop the leaves of the spring onions and set aside.

    Step 5

    Heat the oil thoroughly in a wok or deep pan. Add the vegetables and stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes.

    Step 6

    Add the boiled rice, soy sauce salt and pepper. Mix very well and cook for 2 minutes.

    Step 7

    Dish it out. Vegetable Fried Rice is ready to serve.

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    If you like Vegetable Fried Rice  Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.And if you know more innovative ways in which we can utilize this mouth watering Vegetable Fried Rice , do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.