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  Fried rice is a popular component of  East Asian ,  Southeast Asian  and certain  South Asian cuisines , as well as a staple  national dish  of  Indonesia .  FRIED RICE IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR DISHES OF INDIAN CHINESE CUISINE IN INDIA HERE IS MY VERSION OF VEGAN FRIENDLY & ONION & GARLIC FREE RECIPE WITH FEW SIMPLE INGREDIENTS HEAT 2-3 TABLESPOONS OF OIL IN A LARGE PAN ADD 1/2 CUP EACH CHOPPED CARROTS & CAPSICUM ADD 1/4 CUP PEAS ADD 1/2 CUP SLICED BEANS ADD 1/2 CUP SHREDDED CABBAGE WHEN MIXED VEGETABLES ARE COOKED (5-10 MINS ON MEDIUM HEAT) - SLOWLY ADD SALT TO TASTE, 1/4 TSP. PEPPER POWDER, 1/2 TSP. EACH SOY SAUCE & GREEN CHILLI PASTE MIX WELL TO COMBINE AND FRY FOR A MINUTE OR TWO (TEXTURE SHOULD BE CRUNCHY) COOK 2 CUP RICE & ALLOW TO COOL.  WHEN RICE IS COOL, MIX WITH VEGETABLE MIXTURE AND SERVE HOT VEGAN FRIED RICE READY TO SERVE.   FRIED RICE IS OFTEN EATEN BY ITSELF OR AS AN ACCOMPANIMENT TO ANOTH...

MEXICAN cuisine is as complex as any of the great cuisines in the world such as those of China, France, Italy and Turkey.  In addition to staples such as corn and chilli peppers, native ingredients include tomatoes, avocados, cocoa and vanilla and squashes.   Ingredients 4 whole tomatoes 1 large onion small garlic pod 300 gms (jar) spicy bean salsa (Old El Paso brand) 2 cup vegetable stock red hot chillies to taste salt to taste Few tea spoons of olive oil 1.5 cups cooked rice 1.5 tsps. cumin powder 2 tsp. lemon juice few tsps. of chopped coriander leaves for garnishing Method Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin powder, lemon juice, red hot chillies - to smooth paste Heat oil in a pan, boil this grinded mixture along with spicy bean salsa until the texture is thick and creamy (approximate 20-30 mins) cook rice in vegetable stock until tender - allow it to cool (make sure each grain is separate and not sticking) Add blended and boil...

DAL BHAT - SERVED WITH CHAPATI, CAPSICUM CURRY, PLAIN RICE, TOMATO RICE, GRATED CUCUMBER RAITA ONION & TOMATO - CHOP INTO BITE SIZE PIECES PRESSURE COOK MOONG & TOOR DAL BY ADDING 1/2 TSP. EACH TURMETIC  POWDER & CUMIN SEEDS BLEND THESE SPICE INGREDIENTS INTO  POWDER FORM - 1/2 TSP. EACH - CINNAMON, CARDAMOM, CLOVE, PEPPER, RED CHILLI, CUMIN HEAT 1 TBSP. GHEE IN A PAN, SEASON WITH MUSTARD & CUMIN SEEDS FEW CORIANDER LEAVES ADD CHOPPED ONIONS AND FRY UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN ADD CHOPPED TOMATOES & FRY FOR FEW MINUTES ADD 1TBSP. GINGER PASTE ADD GRINDED SPICE MIX (MASALA POWDER) ADD SALT TO TASTE ADD PRESSURE COOKED DAL ADD CHOPPED CORIANDER LEAVES.  SIMMER FOR FEW MINUTES & SERVE HOT WITH PLAIN RICE & ROTI / CHAPATI  

C H R I S T M A S  is almost here with Santa, gifts, good will & cheer Annual festival & integral part of the holiday season, observed as a religious and cultural celebration by billions of people around the globe. It is an annual festival among Christian community commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ which is observed primarily on 25th December each year.   It is religiously celebrated by a majority of Christians as well as culturally by many non-Christians who have adopted many of the secular aspects of Christmas such as giving gifts, decorating their homes and Christmas trees. Here are some Christmas Cookie ideas & Recipes Lemon Shortbread Ingredients (makes 15-20 pieces) 2 cup plain flour 250 gms softened butter 1 cup sugar, powdered 2-3 tsps. Lemon juice + lemon rind Method -   Cream butter & sugar, add flour, lemon juice & lemon rind – mix well to combine, knead gently until smooth.    Shape shortbread dough into your des...