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Hi, Lot of interesting facts have been discussed about cholesterol. Since I am a physician, I thought let me add to waht has already been told. 1) Always get your lipid profile done and not just cholesterol. a PROFILE includes all types of cholesterol 2) Blood should be tested after a 12 hour...

Hello If there are too many dark spots the cauliflower needs to be thrown away. Whenever I cook cauliflower, I first boil some water and add a teaspoon of salt or vinegar to it. Then add the cauliflower whole or the florets let it remain for 2 min. then drain the water. Now the cauliflower is...

hello RRH Dried curry leaves are no good. It is the fresh ones which give the flavour to south indian and other asian cookin. They are put in hot oil and then added to the dal. It is called as follows in different languages. Curry Leaves - English Feuilles de Cari - French Kare-rihu - Japanese...

Hello Juliev Yes you could use frozen yogurt..... then you neednt add extra ice. In case you make fresh home made yogurt then you need some ice.

Hello here is one with minced meat. we call it "Keema Curry" Minced meat 1/2 kg 2 onions chopped 2Tomatoes chopped 3 whole cardamoms 3-4 cloves Ginger garlic and green chilly paste 1 tea sp Butter 3 tb sp fresh green peas shelled 1 cup salt and chilli powder to taste 1/4 tea sp turmeric...

Chicken Chaat --- This is my fathers favourite. 2 lb chicken breast and thighs 2 medium sized onions chopped in thin slices 2 tb sp lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Cumin seeds 1/4 tea sp 1 tb sp butter / ghee Chopped cilantro 1/2 cup In a pot add the chicken pieces along with some water...

My favourite non alcoholic beverage is "Flavoured Lassi" It is just a big scoop of yogurt blended with crushed ice and a little water add any flavour one likes I add mango puree or strawberry crush. If nothing is at hand just add some vanilla and sugar ND

Hello I also like to cook rice and lentils and yakutas recipe is a well balanced complete meal. Here is another recipe for flavoured sweet rice. 2 cups rice (Basmati) washed and drained 2 cups sugar 3-4 cloves 3-4 cardamoms split open one small stick cinnamon 2 tb sp each of almonds and...

Hello this really sounds delicious. I think I will try it. I too have an unconventional recipe for carrots...... cooked in microwave. It goes well anytime as a side dish or a snack 1 lb carrots (grated) 1 cup boiled green peas 1 onion chopped fine 1/4 tea sp. mustard seeds Salt and pepper...

Hello Scott :) Kashmir is the northern most state of India. When I say "northern India" it includes all the states in that region. Yes kashmiris would also cook chicken in a similar manner. In adition they would add some cashewnuts / walnuts . They might also add some fennel to their...

Hello Chicken is made in many ways depending on the region. In north India it is made in the following style. I kg chicken cleaned and cut into pieces. 3-4 onions chopped 4 medium sized tomatoes chopped Ginger and garlic accoording to taste(approx 4-5 cloves garlic 1inch piece of ginger)...

Hello Chicken is made in many ways depending on the region. In north India it is made in the following style. I kg chicken cleaned and cut into pieces. 3-4 onions chopped 4 medium sized tomatoes chopped Ginger and garlic accoording to taste(approx 4-5 cloves garlic 1inch piece of ginger) 1 cup...

Hello Thanks , I will try with parsley also. I like to cook and maybe once in a while when I am stuck we could discuss how to go about things ND

Hi I havent heard of spinach chips, but you can try Crispy fried Spinach. It can be used as a garnish or as snack 1 bunch spinach leaves Oil for frying Remove the leaves from the stems, wash and dry them on paper towels. Heat oil in a wok. Add the spinach leaves (be careful of splattering)...

Thank you MJ Its a beautiful welcome ND