Food Mood and Soul

Recipe: Mexican Vegetarian Rice Mexican food is one of the popular food around the world. I love Mexican flavors and the fact that they have so many vegetarian options. Especially, Mexican Vegetarian rice is a one of the quick pot dish which you can serve as a side or as a part of main dish. The rice is lightly spiced and has corn, tomato, garlic, onion and many other veggies with some boiled beans. This aromatic rice is not only a great treat to your taste buds but also leave a soulful experience in your heart. Cuisine:  Mexican Course:   One Course Meal Diet:  Vegetarian Mexican Vegetarian Rice Ingredients 1 cup basmati rice 3 teaspoons olive oil 1 small red onion chopped 2 garlic cloves chopped 4 tablespoons yellow corn 1/2 cup colored paprika mix  1/2 cup boiled beans 1.2 cup carrot, chopped Handful peas 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder(optional) 3 tablespoon tomato ketchup 1.5 cup water  1/2 lime J...

Recipe: Vegetable  Steamed DimSim/ Dumplings/ Momos  You may know this dish as a Momos, Dumplings, Dimsum or Bao, but its always been favorite by many of us. Originating from Tibet, this dish is a hugely popular street food in many country, especially in North-India. This is indeed a versatile food, which is available from vegetable to meat, which means the possibilities for an experience with this dish are endless. Making momos  is considered to be a little tough and time taking process, but this shared recipe won't take long and taste as an original one.  I have made this with the available veggies, you can always create your own signature stuffing with either with chicken, or more like veggies, soya, cottage cheese (paneer) or whatever your heart fancies! Cuisine:  Fusion International Course:  Snacks/ Meal Diet:  Vegetarian  Ingredients  (For the Dough) 150 gms all purpose flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 ...

Recipe: Cheese Masala  Macaroni This classic recipe of cheese masala macaroni is an unusual version of the traditional recipe. With a strong hit of garlic, few spices, healthy veggies and cheese, makes this dish very aromatic and tasteful and considered as an epitome comfort food by many kids and adults. Once you try this recipe, you will fall for its simplicity and deliciousness. Serving this cheese masala  macaroni along with some warm garlic bread makes it a perfect meal. Cuisine:  Fusion International Course:  Snacks/ Meal Diet: Vegetarian  Ingredients 3 Cups Elbow Pasta 1/2 cup Milk cream 2  Garlic cloves, chopped  1 inch Ginger 1 Onion , finely chopped 1 Tomato, chopped 1 Green Capsicum, chopped 1 Cheddar cheese, grated Salt and pepper to taste  Spring onion green, to garnish 3 tbsp Cooking oil 1 tbsp tomato ketchup Method To begin with Cheese Masala Macaroni Recipe, first boil the pasta, stra...

Recipe: Egg Rolls/ Wrap Egg rolls are popularly known as Frankie or a Wrap. This egg roll/ wrap recipe is easy & quick to go and contains a whole goodness of many healthy veggies. These hot egg rolls can be your quick dinner or ideal meal pack for picnics and lunch boxes. Its one of the popular street food in India. You must try these lip smacking egg roll recipe. To make it more healthier, you can cook it with olive oil and whole wheat chapati . I am using a ready made tortilla wrap here to make this roll. Cuisine:  Fusion International Course:  Snacks/ Meal  Diet:  Eggetarian Ingredients 2 cup Whole Wheat Flour for wrap dough 1 teaspoon Olive Oil 4 Whole Eggs 2 Green Chilies , finely chopped (optional) 1 Onion , finely chopped 1 Tomato, chopped 3 button mushroom, chopped 1 Onion , thinly sliced 1 Green Capsicum , thinly sliced 1 Cucumber , thinly sliced 4 tablespoon Tomato sweet chills sauce Coriander leaves , finely cho...

Recipe: Mushroom Fried Rice Mushroom fried rice is one of the quick stir-fried rice dish, especially when you have a rush hour to cook a meal. It’s incredibly tasty and one of my favorite kind of a comfort rice dish. This mushroom fried rice is made with long grain basmati rice, mushrooms and topped with Spring onion. Though, it is originally a Chinese dish, but I am sharing here my own fusion recipe. So, mind it all mushroom lover, Once you experience  the soulful taste of this dish, it will be one of  your favorite too. Cuisine:  Fusion International Course:  Meal Diet:  Vegetarian Ingredients 2 Cup cooked basmati rice or long grained rice 3 Small to medium garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 Medium onion 200 Grams white button mushrooms, chopped into medium pieces 2 clove garlic, finally chopped 1/2 inch Ginger piece tbs soy sauce 1/2 tbs vinegar 3 tbs salted butter 1/2 cup green peas Handful spring onions, chopped finely ...

Recipe: Marinated Barbeque Vegetable  The BBQ vegetables is well known and an international recipe, but every culture has a different way of making it. Basically, this recipe is all about of grilled vegetables, but I am sharing a fusion version of  "Marinated Barbeque Vegetable", which is marinated (before cooking) in  homemade antipasto. The hot, Soft and juicy veggies chunks, absorb flavor from marination and make a great experience for your taste buds . Cuisine: Fusion International Course: Meal Diet: Vegetarian Marinated BBQ Vegetable Ingredients: VEGETABLES  1 Red bell peppers 1 Yellow bell peppers 2 Medium onions 200 grams button mushrooms 200 grams Cottage Cheese (You may also add zucchini, eggplant & broccoli) 250 gram Yogurt 2 tsp virgin olive oil 1 tsp each salt and pepper 2 tsp salted butter 1 tsp coriander powder 1 teaspoon  lemon juice 1  tablespoon ginger & garlic paste 2 tsp Gram fl...

Easy Snack Recipe: Hara Bhara Kebab Hara bhara Kebab is well-known for its goodness of health , crispy bite and smooth texture. The bright green color of the kababs comes from the spinach and green peas which is mixed along with mashed boiled potatoes. Hara Bhara Kebab is a very easy to make at home. This simple and easy recipe is also popular for its easier digestibility & health benefits. They make perfect starters for parties and can be paired up well with an evening tea or coffee. Cuisine: Indian Course: Appetizer Diet:    Vegetarian ( high protein) Hara Bhara Kebab Ingredients 2 cups Spinach Leaves 1/4 cup Coriander Leaves , chopped 1 Potato (Aloo) , boiled 1 inch Ginger , grated 1 cup Green peas, slightly fried 4 Green Chillies , finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Dry Mango Powder 2-3 tablespoon Gram flour  Cooking Oil , to shallow fry Chaat Masala Powder , to taste Salt , to taste Method To begin  with making these Hara B...

Easy Tomato Cucumber & Cheese Sandwich Recipe  Tomato Cucumber Cheese Sandwich is a popular vegetarian breakfast recipe that consists of a filling of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers with a cheese slice that makes this sandwich heavenly.  Its a very quick recipe & perfect for rushed mornings. This sandwich goes very well with any shake,coffee & Tea. Tomato Cucumber & Cheese Sandwich Cuisine: International Course: Snack Diet: Vegetarian Ingredients 8 Whole White OR Brown Bread 2 Tomatoes , sliced thin into rounds 1 Cucumber , peeled and sliced into thin rounds Salt , to taste Black pepper powder , to sprinkle 2 tablespoons Butter 4 tablespoons Mayo 4 tablespoons Tomato Ketchup                                                                       Method To...

Recipe: Puff Pastry sheet   For some of you finding puff pastry sheets in your grocery store is easy. Whom for not, the recipe is here. So, try puffs , sweet & buttery croissant with this pastry sheet at home. Pastry sheet Ingredients  for the dough: 2 cups All Purpose Flour 2 tablespoons All Purpose Flour, for dusting 250 grams Butter (unsalted) 1/4 cup Chilled water Method To begin with Potato Puff Pastry, In a mixing bowl sieve all-purpose flour with 1/4 teaspoon salt, white vinegar or lime juice and mix everything well. Add 60 grams of unsalted butter and mash with your hands. Mix all the ingredients by rubbing between your palms. Now add cold water, little at a time to make a dough. Sprinkle some all purpose flour on working surface and knead dough for 7 minutes without adding water. Transfer the dough in a plastic or cling wrap and refrigerate it for about 20 minutes. Take 2 sticks of unsalted butter (approximately 200...

Snack Recipe :Veg Puff Veg Potato Puff tastes delicious and is perfect to serve as a tea time snack. We usually get ready made pastry sheet for puffs in  the market but we can easily make it at home too. I have shared the recipe for pastry sheet, which I have followed to make puffs at couple of times.  Here, I am writing a recipe to make  Potato Puff   which is a perfect tea time snack with hot tea Or Coffee .  Even you can pack this in your kid’s snack box also. If you like this recipe, you can also try it with another stuffing like Cottage Cheese ,Mushroom & many more. Cuisine : North Indian Recipes Course:  Snack Diet:  Vegetarian Potato Puff baked at home Ingredients for stuffing: 2 Potatoes, boiled 1 Onion , finely chopped 2 sprig Coriander Leaves , finely chopped 1 teaspoon Ginger , grated 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala Powder 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds...