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Easy Memorial Day Menu Ideas with a twist!

28 | 05 | 2016
By Soni Sinha

Its the much awaited Memorial Day weekend and I’m sure you all have plans to get together and kick off the unofficial start of summer!While you’re looking for some inspiration for your memorial day cookouts, I’ve compiled a list of some easy menu ideas.These recipes have some incredible flavors going on that will surely make your party stand out.And did I mention that they’re also super easy? Your annual barbecue will never be the same!Enjoy!

Poultry and Fish

Tandoori Turkey Sliders

Chicken Burgers with Curried Cabbage Slaw

Harissa Mint Chicken Kebabs

Salmon Tikka Wraps with Cucumber Raita

Vegetables

The recipes below can be cooked on the grill too!

Coconut Crusted Tofu with Mango Cucumber Topping

Curried Roasted Asparagus with Boiled Eggs

Indian Spiced Roasted Eggplant

Roasted Curried Fennel

Salads

Couscous Tabbouleh

Black Bean and Mango Salad

Baby Arugula,Beet and Gorgonzola Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Indian Spiced Roasted Fennel and Goat Cheese Salad

Desserts

Mini Strawberry Cheesecake

Grilled Peaches with Halloumi

Individual Strawberry Trifle

Mango and Strawberry Cream

Tandoori Turkey Sliders with Mint Raita

14 | 05 | 2016
By Soni Sinha

While sunshine and warm days still elude us, I’m hoping that the weather is only going to get better and looking forward to lots of grilling and barbecue in the coming days and weeks!Dinners are a breeze during this time of the year.Just throw in some meats, veggies in the barbecue, make a salad and you’re done!Fun to eat and flavor possibilities are endless.

My Tandoori Turkey patties (you can use chicken if you prefer) are bursting with warm tandoori spices,mint, ginger and garlic.These take literally minutes to make to go on the grill.I’ve used regular store bought tandoori spice mix here.The flavors taste amazing and my kids loved them!They can also be made ahead and frozen.The patties are placed on a hot grill and cooked to perfection until golden and delicious.

Indian spices add a wonderful depth of flavor to meats and poultry and this recipe is one such example where a few ingredients transform a mundane dish to something phenomenal.The tandoori spice blend consisting of aromatic spices such as coriander,cumin and cardamom is a great way to enjoy some Indian flavors effortlessly.

My Mint raita is the perfectly luscious base to place these patties on.The sweet and salty raita with a hint of cumin compliments the tandoori spices well and its a great Indian spin on a traditional turkey slider. They make for delicious kids’ lunches and party appetizers with layers of lettuce,red onions and tomatoes on some mini hamburger buns.An easy and fun dish for the grilling season.Enjoy.

Tandoori Turkey Sliders with Mint Raita

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Ingredients

Mini Hamburger Buns
1 large tomato-sliced
lettuce leaves
½ small red onion-peeled and chopped

for the Tandoori Turkey(or Chicken) Patties

Ground Turkey or Chicken- 1 lb
1 small onion
Tandoori masala powder- 2 tbsp
Crushed ginger-1 tsp
Crushed garlic-1 tsp
Chopped mint- 1/4 cup
Salt to tatse
Oil to grill

Mint Raita

1 cup greek yoghurt
½ cup chopped mint
juice of 1 small lemon
1 tbsp sugar
salt to taste
1 tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp red chili or paprika optional

Instructions

Mix the raita ingredients in a bowl.Keep aside or refrigerated.
Make a paste of the onion in your food processor.Empty in a mixing bowl and add the rest of the ingredients for the patties.
Make round balls in your palm and flatten them to make round patties.
Heat the grill or griddle pan brushed with oil.
Place the patties and cook on both side until golden.

to make the sliders

Take one half of the bun and spread some raita topped with one patty followed by lettuce,onion and tomato.Cover with the other half.Repeat with the rest.

10 Amazing Superbowl Appetizers

31 | 01 | 2014
By Soni Sinha

Superbowl is round the corner and if you’re still lost for menu ideas,I’ve got the perfect solution.My 10 Appetizer round-up has something for everyone and will surely get your guests raving.All these recipes are easy and packed with so much flavor.And if that isn’t enough, these recipes are also healthy so you don’t feel guilty when indulging.

Without further ado here’s my Top 10 for Super Bowl!Scroll down for the links!Enjoy!

Top 10 Recipes of 2013

05 | 01 | 2014
By Soni Sinha

Its the start of the New Year and I’m so glad 2013 has ended.It will forever be the most difficult year of my life, having lost my Dad .I still cannot believe that he’s gone and I yearn to hear his voice, his phone calls, his messages and struggle with it everyday.

To add to the pain,my Mom had a health scare just two days before the year ended.Thankfully she’s stable now and recovering.The last few months have been extremely hard for me and made me see life in a totally different way.Events like these make you appreciate the value of life and teach you to enjoy every moment with your near and dear ones because you don’t know what the next moment has in store for you.

While 2013 was extremely difficult for me personally, it was a great year for my blog in terms of growth and I also got to work with some well known brands like Campbells, Bertolli and Gourmet Garden to name a few.I look forward to working with these brands again and add many more to the list in 2014.

In-spite of so much turbulence going on in my life, YOU my dear readers were always here reading my stories and encouraging me with your kind words.Every time you visit my site,comment,read a recipe, you motivate me to keep cooking and sharing my recipes with you.It has helped me immensely and kept me going throughout and I have to thank each and every one of you.

“I Wish you all a Very Happy New Year and I hope that this Year brings lots of cheer, happiness and prosperity for you all”.

I leave you with a list of my Top 10 Recipes of 2013 in order of their popularity and you can click on the links below to view the recipes.Enjoy!

Tandoori Gobhi (Cauliflower)

22 | 02 | 2013
By Soni Sinha

When talking about Tandoori recipes,the typical dishes that comes to mind are the Tandoori Meats, Fish or Paneer, but what if I gave you something else?Like a Tandoori Gobhi (Cauliflower)? Yes, Cauliflower florets marinated in Tandoori spices and broiled until all golden and crispy on the outside but tender and meaty on the inside!

This started off purely as an experiment mainly because,I hadn’t used either of the two Cauliflower heads sitting in my refrigerator all week!I thought of using them in some way other than the usual and this was the outcome 🙂 I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor in these bites.You can taste all the lovely spices and the lemon juice!The Cauliflower has a nice bite to it and I think its a perfect vegetable for a Tandoori dish since it holds its shape quite well.

Its also a great option for Vegetarians who’re not fond of Paneer or Vegans who cannot eat Paneer or anybody who likes Cauliflower 🙂 These also make for an easy brunch with some Pita or Naan and some Yoghurt!

Tandoori Gobhi (Cauliflower)

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Ingredients

Cauliflower Florets medium-2 cups
Greek Yoghurt-1 cup {Vegans can use Dairy Free Yoghurt}
Crushed Ginger-2 tsp
Crushed Garlic-2 tsp
Garam Masala-1 1/2 tsp
Red Chili/paprika-1 tsp
Turmeric-1/2 tsp
Lemon Juice-2 tbsp
Oil-1 tbsp
Salt-to taste
Chat Masala optional

Instructions

In a ziplock bag mix all the ingredients and let it marinade for about 2-3 hours in the fridge.
Place the florets on a foil lined baking sheet and broil on low for about 20 mins (turning once in between) until all golden and cooked!
Arrange on a platter on some onions and lemon wedges and sprinkle some chat masala all over.

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Tandoori Turkey Sliders with Mint Raita

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Mint Raita

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