http://www.tasteneighbors.com/blog Global food with an Indian touch Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:57:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sprouted moong dal, raw or cooked is an excellent source of protein. I love it with a pinch of salt and lemon juice. It can also be cooked in various forms like a simple daal curry OR grinding it into a paste and making dosa. Or grinding it into a ... http://www.tasteneighbors.com/blog/2009/02/09/sprouted-moong-dal/ Kadhi is made with curd and a good portion of besan [gram flour]. Gram flour is rich in protein, curd is a good source of calcium. This is a good alternative to dal. A quicker and healthier version of kadhi can be made without the pakoras, by adding some potatoes. Ingredients For ... http://www.tasteneighbors.com/blog/2009/01/29/kadhi/ The first and foremost thing is to eat smaller meals/snacks more frequently instead of 3 big meals a day. Second thing is to have a balanced meal, with just enough carbs and a lot of protein. Very often it so happens that one meal is big on carbs and the ... http://www.tasteneighbors.com/blog/2009/01/28/diet-for-diabetics/ If you like chinese food, especially dim sums, this one is worth trying. With a huge WARNING though! Expect bad to no service at all. You have to call for basic things like water, plates.. If you happen to dine off peak hours, expect cold food to be served. Alright, wanted ... http://www.tasteneighbors.com/blog/2009/01/05/burst-ur-belly-yo-china-bangalore/ A spicy chicken starter to be served with drinks or even goes well with rice and some gravy or dal. Ingredients: 1 pound boneless chicken(small pieces) 2 tablespoon maida(all purpose flour) 2 tablespoon corn flour 1 egg 2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste 1 tablespoon red chilli powder 1 tablespoon black pepper powder 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon ... http://www.tasteneighbors.com/blog/2008/11/10/chicken-65hot-and-spicy-dry-chicken/ A superb snack or starter for vegetarians.It is a perfect snack with the evening tea. Ingredients: 4 large potatoes(boiled) 1/2 cup green peas(frozen or boiled) 3 cups maida(all purpose flour) 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds(saunf) Few mint leaves 1 inch grated ginger 4 green chillies 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon coriander powder 1 tablespoon red chilli powder 1 tablespoon ... http://www.tasteneighbors.com/blog/2008/11/10/samosa/ A great North Indian starter. Basically, dahi vadas are lentil (urad dal) based savory balls which are dipped in frothy fresh curds and sprinkled with spices like chilli powder, cumin powder, black salt with a tangy-sweet tamarind chutney. Ingredients: 1 cup of urad dal A pinch of asafoetida powder 2 green chillies(finely chopped) 1 inch ... http://www.tasteneighbors.com/blog/2008/10/29/dahi-vada/ Another quick, healthy, tasty and wholesome breakfast made of daliya ( cracked wheat ), moong dal and loads of veggies. A good source of protein, carbs and fiber, just enough to kick start the day. Some refer to this as daliya pulav, we just call it daliya. Ingredients 1/2 cup Daliya [ Cracked ... http://www.tasteneighbors.com/blog/2008/09/17/daliya-cracked-wheat-wheat-porridge-with-moong-dal/ A quick, healthy and tasty breakfast. Its also referred to as vegetarian omelette in some parts of India. It is loaded with protein and particularly good for diabetics. Ingredients: 1 cup Besan [ Gram dahl Flour ] 1 cup water 1 finely chopped onions 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped ginger 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped coriander leaves Pinch ... http://www.tasteneighbors.com/blog/2008/08/28/besan-ka-cheela-chickpea-flour-pancakes/ I am big fan of Thai food. The spice, flavor of basil and lemon grass, the taste of coconut milk, everything. My favorite Thai dish of all is their green and red curry followed by the Choo Chee Tofu* dish. My personal Thai favs in the South Bay area is ... http://www.tasteneighbors.com/blog/2008/07/28/krungthai-amarinthai-in-south-bay-area/