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Breakfast

Mexican Casserole Eggs | Huevos en Cazuela

By anshu January 8, 2014

I tried this recipe in Mexico in a very popular restaurant over a breakfast rendezvous with my friend Teresa. Oh! by the way its her birthday today! This blog is dedicated to her. 🙂 Coming back to the topic, the recipe was simple yet fantastic. Although I am not a huge fan of tortillas, but they tasted so good with them. I decided to make them at home using my wisdom (yeah I am also laughing while writing this :P). It has a Mexican blend of Chili Poblano, Queso Panela,White Onions and Mushrooms. Oh these are known as Casserole Eggs and in Spanish Huevos en Cazuela. Usually, casserole recipes are oven made but I made my version of this recipe on stove top which is equally good. If you can lay your hands on Chili Poblano give it a try today!

Directions:

1. Wash, roast and peel Chili Poblano and cut into bite size pieces. (Learn How to Roast and Peel Chili Poblano?) Set aside.

2. In a wok pour little oil and sauté onion still they become translucent . Add roasted pieces of chili poblano.

3. After sautéing chili add mushrooms and black olives, both drained. If using fresh mushrooms, you can saute them a little longer till they release their water. I preferred to use canned mushrooms and olives. Sprinkle some salt and black pepper.

4. Break in the eggs and mix them evenly with rest of the sauteed vegetables.

5. If you like spicy food, you can even sprinkle some red chili flakes. Lastly, add cubed queso panela or paneer and mix well.

Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with toasted tortillas or bread.

Quick Rava Idli, Wrapped French Toast, Soya Veggie Vermicelli, Rava Pizza Bread ,Italian Frittata, Shahi Poha, Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes. Apple Cinnamon Pancakes, Eggless Walnut Pancakes.

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Breakfast

Shahi Poha | Beaten Rice with Dry Fruits

By anshu January 6, 2014

Beaten Rice or Pohe as they are called in Marathi makes an interesting and healthy breakfast or quick snack. My father is very fond of pohe. I remember a normal evening in my house where my Father would be sitting on his porch. My Mom would ask him if he would like to have his tea. And with a spark in his eye he will say ” It will be great if chai is accompanied with pohe”. And in no time comes a platter of pohe with namkeen bhujia sprinkled on top along with raw onions, freshly chopped coriander and hint of lemon.

Well, back at home that is still the regular evening snack. I guess some tastes do not change. I call this recipe “Shahi” or “Royal” because it is cooked with dry fruits instead of just vegetables. You can vegetables and dry fruits both.

Directions:
1. In a colander put the beaten rice and run it under cold water. Move it with your fingers gently so that the entire rice is soaked in water for a minute or so. Keep aside and let the beaten rice become soft and excess water drains out.

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2. In a pan pour oil and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. As they begin to splutter add fresh Kaddi Patta or dried. Keep your flame on medium low for you would not like to over toast your seeds.

3. Add Cashew Nuts, Almonds, Raisins and Peanuts and toast them for a minute . You will notice the raisin has swollen and dry fruits are acquiring colour.

4. Add chopped green chilies and onions and saute till they have become tender and translucent.

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5. Add Salt, turmeric powder and red chili powder and stir well.

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6. Add soaked beaten rice and mix well to coat all spices.

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7. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with freshly chopped raw onion, chopped coriander leaves, namkeen bhujia and a dash of lemon juice.

You can enjoy other hearty breakfast recipes on The Secret Ingredient: Quick Rava Idli, Mexican Style Casserole Eggs, Wrapped French Toast, Soya Veggie Vermicelli, Rava Pizza Bread ,Italian Frittata, Eggless Walnut Pancake, Apple Cinnamon Pancakes, Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes.

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Appetiser

Rava Pizza Bread | Sooji Toast | Quick Semolina Yogurt Pizza

By anshu November 13, 2013

This Rava Pizza Bread is my husband’s favorite breakfast. Even I don’t mind making for him because it is fast and is ready in no time. Also it is healthy and very filling. It is even great for fussy kids. I came across this recipe years ago when I just started experimenting with food. But even with years this recipe has always saved me when I was running out of time in the morning not because of any other reason but simply I was too lazy to get out of bed 😛 Yeah I am not a morning person so, such recipes are always my sought out breakfast recipes. Before I brag more tales of laziness I want you to note this recipe.

Directions:
1.In a mixing bowl mix onions capsicum and tomatoes along with yogurt and sooji.

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2. Mix well till it forms a thick paste. You can add more yogurt if you feel the mixture is very thick but it should not be liquid.Add Salt and Pepper to this paste and set aside for 5 minutes for sooji to absorb yogurt.

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3. In a nonstick flat pan pour two tbsp oil to cover the surface and place two bread slices next to each other. Make sure your gas flame is on low otherwise the lower side of bread will become over toasted.

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4.Take the spoonful of paste and spread over each bread as a thin layer. Do not make the layer thick for it will not cook evenly and wont taste good.

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5. Drizzle little oil over the thin layer of paste and turn the bread upside down with the paste side facing down. Now you can turn the gas flame on high.

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6. Cook for about 3-4 minutes and then carefully turn it upside down. If the bread topping is properly cooked and settled it will come out easily without sticking to the pan. If you feel its still sticky give it couple of minutes to cook and then try turning it again.

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7. Place them on the serving plate and sprinkle on top some chili flakes and oregano.
8. Repeat the above with the other bread slices.

You can enjoy other hearty breakfast recipes on The Secret Ingredient: Quick Rava Idli, Mexican Style Casserole Eggs, Wrapped French Toast, Soya Veggie Vermicelli, Shahi Poha, Italian Frittata, Eggless Walnut Pancake, Apple Cinnamon Pancakes, Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes.

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