http://www.tasteneighbors.com/blog Global food with an Indian touch Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:16:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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/ Everyone in our family including my 3.5 year old daughter and my 13 month old toddler love pasta with pesto sauce. My daughter calls is "green sauce". The store bought ones don't retain the fresh basil smell and I have no control over the amount of oil and cheese that ... http://www.tasteneighbors.com/blog/2008/07/15/homemade-pesto-sauce/ I always remember eating besan laddoos from my childhood whenever we visited temple and I always love eating them.We generally make them during festivals especially Diwali. My husband is a big fan of besan laddoos so whenever he demands it, I always end up making it for him. Ingredients: 2 cups Besan 1 ... http://www.tasteneighbors.com/blog/2008/07/11/besan-laddoochickpeas-flour-laddoo/ Ingredients: 2 cups Chole(soaked overnight) 2 tablespoons oil 2 onions (medium sized) 2 green chillies 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste 2 tomatoes(medium sized) 1 bay leaf(tejpatta) 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns 1" cinnamon stick 2 black cardamom(badi elaichi) 4 green cardamom(choti elaichi) 4 cloves(laung) 1 tablespoon cumin seeds(jeera) 1 teaspoon mango powder(amchoor) 1 tablespoon chole masala 1 tablespoon coriander powder 1/2 tablspoon garam masala 1 tablespoon turmeric powder Salt according ... http://www.tasteneighbors.com/blog/2008/07/11/chole-masalachick-peas-gravy/