Sunday, April 11, 2010

How to detangle your hair

Take a wide tooth comb and part your hair into four sections.
Using a clean empty spray bottle, fill it with pure Aloe Vera juice.
 Take one section of the hair and spray the juice onto it so that it is nearly saturated. Repeat for all other sections of the hair.
 When you are done, start to comb through the hair working from the first section you started with to the last.
Your hair should be easier to comb through.

Nausea relief

quick way to relieve nausea may be right in your garden: a few leaves of sage brewed as a tea.
The ground sage in your seasoning drawer will do as well, but strain it through a cloth first.
A bit more palatable version is the Blackberry Sage blend offered by Republic of Tea.

Foods you should eat daily

Food: Vitamin/Nutrient Tomatoes
Lycopene Yogurt
Live, active bacterial cultures and calcium Avocados
Potassium and glutathione Chili peppers
Capsaicin Dark, leafy greens
Calcium Salmon
Omega-3 fatty acids Carrots
 Beta-carotene and alpha-carotene Kiwi fruit 
Vitamin C Beans 
Fiber and protein Dark berries
Antioxidants

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

CHOCOLATE CAKE

INGREDENTS
  1. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled, or vegetable oil, plus more for pans.
  2. 3/4 cup Cocoa, plus more for pans
  3. 2 cups sugar
  4. 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  5. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  6. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  7. 1 teaspoon salt
  8. 1 cup milk, room temperature
  9. 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
  10. 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  11. 1 cup boiling water

 

RAS MALI

INGREDENTS
  1. Fresh Paneer - 200 gram or Milk(2 liter)
  2. Half-half milk - 0.75 liter
  3. Skim milk powder - 2 Tspn
  4. Cardamom powder - 1 tspn
  5. Fresh lime juice - 1 tspn
  6. Non Fat Yogurt - 1 Tspn
  7. Grated Almonds and Pistachios - 5 pieces each
  8. Sugar - 2 cups
  9. Water - 5 cups
  10. Saffron - 4-7 Strands

 

CHICKEN KORMA


  1.      INDREDIENTS
  2. Chicken 2pounds (918 gms)
  3. 2 medium Onions Chopped
  4. 3 medium Tomatoes (Chopped)
  5. Yogurt 1/2 cup (100 gms)
  6. 3 teaspoons Garlic Paste (21 gms)
  7. 3 teaspoons Ginger Paste (21 gms)
  8. 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil (137.5 gms)
  9. 1 1/2 Chili Powder (Red Chili Powder)
  10. 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric (Haldi powder)
  11. 10 Curry Leaves
  12. Fistfull Coriander Leaves (dhaniya)
  13. Salt to taste
  14. Cloves (Whole) (3 gms)
  15. Raw Sliced Almonds (12 gms)
  16. 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds (1.8 gms)
  17. 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Cumin, Jeera)(1 gm)
  18. Cardamom (2 gms)
  19. 1 inch Cinnamon Sticks (flat) (2.5 gms)
  20. 1/2 cup Grated Fresh Coconut (40 gms

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients


1 cup yogurt


1 tablespoon lemon juice


2 teaspoons ground cumin


1 teaspoon ground cinnamon


2 teaspoons cayenne pepper


2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper


1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger


4 teaspoons salt, or to taste


3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces


4 long skewers






1 tablespoon butter


1 clove garlic, minced


1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped


2 teaspoons ground cumin


2 teaspoons paprika


3 teaspoons salt, or to taste


1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce


1 cup heavy cream


1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Deboning a Chicken Breast

1. The breast might have cartilage, bone, and tendons remaining from the original removal of the breast from the whole chicken.






2. Remove the entire wing from the breast, being careful to leave as much meat as possible on the breast portion. We like to remove the wing tips (as shown in the photo), saving the tips for stock, and using the wings in another recipe.






Chicken Wing Recipes


3. Next, separate the meat from the ribs. With the breast skin-side up, start at the breastbone and use your knife to make a cut along the length of the bone.










Make short, scraping cuts very close to the ribs, while gently pulling the meat away with your other hand.










Continue to cut with your knife close to the bone, and remember, never cut towards your fingers.






Reserve the bones for making stock (keep them in the freezer in a zipper bag until you're ready to use them) or discard them.






4. Remove as much skin from the breast as you would like. Keep in mind a skinless breast contains less fat than a breast with skin intact. However, a skinless breast will require a small amount of added fat to sear or fry it nicely. You can cut the chicken breast into small chunks to add to a stir fry, cut it into strips, or leave the chicken breast whole to be fried, barbequed, or seared





















Mama's Asian Chicken and Rice

                                        Ingredients

1/3 cup warm water


1/4 cup packed brown sugar


2 tablespoons orange juice


2 tablespoons soy sauce


2 tablespoons ketchup


1 tablespoon white vinegar


4 cloves garlic, minced


1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes


1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder


1 teaspoon grated orange peel


2 tablespoons olive oil


1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed






1 cup water


1 cup uncooked white rice






2 teaspoons cornstarch


2 tablespoons cold water
chopped green onions for garnish
Directions



In a bowl, stir together

Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients


3 1/2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced


1 head lettuce, torn into small pieces


4 green onions, sliced


4 stalks celery, sliced thin


1/2 cup walnuts, chopped


2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted


                                 6 ounces Chinese noodles, heated briefly to crisp


                                 6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar


                                 4 tablespoons white sugar


                                 1 teaspoon salt


                                 1/2 cup peanut oil