About Me

I am a home maker, wife of a wonderful husband, Ramesh Kumar and mom of the most lovable baby, Tania. I love cooking and trying out new recipes.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Stir Fried Anchovies - ( Ikan Bilis) A 15 Min Recipe





Anchovies are rich in protein and Calcium. From babies to the elderly, everyone in the family can enjoy Anchovies as they are highly nutritious. You will have no excuse not to try this Stir Fried Anchovies. It takes only 15 minutes to prepare and cook. This dish serves about 4 people.

Pls click on the link to view the recipe

 http://notecook.com/main-course/fish/spicy-stir-fried-anchovies-ikan-bilis-a-15-min-recipe/

Thai Style Quail Eggs


I was inspired to cook Quail Eggs with a Thai Flavor for a special reason. Quail Eggs are highly nutritious and my and husband loves spicy food.This Thai Style Quail Eggs recipe is one of my newest  invention. It takes about 45 minutes to prepare and cook, serving about 6 people. This dish can be served with plain steamed rice or bread.

Pls click on the link to view the recipe.
http://notecook.com/soup/thai-style-quail-eggs-asian-recipe/

Vegetable Coconut Gravy





This Vegetable Coconut Gravy is cooked in a Fusion Style.
Its a combination  of an Indian and Malay delicacy.This dish requires very basic ingredients.
Its takes barely 30 minutes to prepare and cook.
Serves about 6 people. Taste the best when served hot.

Pls click on the link to view the recipe.
http://notecook.com/desserts/fruits/asian-recipe-vegetable-coconut-gravy/

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

One Dish Meal & Quick Recipe




Fast Easy Fried Asian Vermicelli (Bee Hoon)






Click on the link below to view the recipe of
Fast Easy Fried Asian Vermicelli (Bee Hoon)


Fusion and Quick recipe


Turkey Cutlets




I have come up with this recipe by improving a tradition Indian Recipe
Click on th link below to view recipe of   
Turkey Cutlets



Quick Recipe :



Spicy Asian Sardines


Click on the link below to view the recipe of
SPICY ASIAN SARDINES
Preparation & Cooking Time : less than 30 mins
Using ingredients that are readily available


Tuesday, December 1, 2009

15 Minute Authentic Indian Curry

Hi all ! Click on the link below to view my 15 Minute Authentic Indian Curry Recipe. This recipe is a time saver for people who are busy and need short cut to cooking.
Give a shot!

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2411718/fast_easy_indian_curry.html?cat=22

Vishali's Recipe: Indian Chicken Curry



Indian Chicken Curry

Hi all,

This is a traditional Indian Chicken Curry recipe that is passed down to me from my mom.
Indian Chicken Curry can be served with steamed Rice, Bread, Dosa, Roti Jala , Naan
and Chapatti. I would be postng the recipes of the above mentioned accompaniments soon.
Do come back to view these recipes and enjoy.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Inroduction to my Cookbook (My Special Chilli Paste and 3 in 1 Paste)

Hi friends,


I am going to make this short and simple.                                   



I use chilli paste and onion,garlic,ginger paste for many of my recipes.
If you have these Special Pastes stored for use, you will be able to prepare and cook
most of the dishes that I am going to share in 30 minutes!
Yeah , just 1/2 hour!


Here is how you can prepare and store them :



My Special Chilli Paste:   
(Awakens your taste buds)


Ingredients
  • 1 big onion
  • 4 small pieces of ginger
  • 10 pieces of garlic
  • 1 small packet of dried red chilli (4 oz)
  • 1 cup of water


Method:
  1. Chop the onion, garlic and ginger into small pieces
  2. Cut the chillis into halves, soak them in hot water for 30 mins
  3. Rinse the red chillis in running cold water and set a side for 5 mins in a colander to let chilli seeds to seep through
  4. Add all the chopped ingredients , red chilli and 1 cup of water and grind into a smooth paste
  5. Stop and add a little water at a time, if paste is too thick.
  6. Pour in air tight container. Pour a little oil on top of paste. This will help preserve the paste for at least 2 weeks. Refrigerate.






My Special 3 in 1 Paste
(Simple yet adds asian flavor to dishes)









Ingredients
  • 1 big onion chopped
  • 5 pieces of ginger chopped
  • 10 pieces of garlic chopped
  • 1 cup of water
Method
  1. Add all the ingredients and grind into a smooth paste
  2. Stop and add a little water at a time, if paste is too thick.
  3. Pour in air tight container. Pour a little oil on top of paste. This will help preserve the paste for at least 2 weeks. Refrigerate.

Introduction to my Family and Mself

Hi everyone ,

My name is Vishali. I am a full time mommy and home maker. My husband and I relocated to Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, USA about 10 months ago.He is working for the Singapore Airforce and is posted here fo 2 years. My angel Tania was borned her. She is a healthy, bubbly and lovable baby. We have a 4 legged baby too. His name is Rocky. He is the ever young, 8 year old chihuhua. My  simple , low profiled happy family of 4, love travelling and eating.

 Cooking has always been my favorite past time as I love to host people. Many of my relatives, friends and neighbours who I had hosted ,appreciated my food and came back to me for the recipe.
It really gives me true joy to share these recipes with them. I have just started a blog to share recipes that I love cooking and also some really mouth watering recipes that are passed down to me especially by my Mom, Godma, relatives, neighbours and friends. Try my recipes and give me your frank opinions and comments. I welcome any kind of feedback.