Homemade Spaghetti Pasta

International Main Course Special
Italian Cuisine
Homemade Spaghetti Pasta
Serves 2

 

Another variation is to add Onions Finely Sliced

 

 

Another Variation with more Sauce..

..& Served with Whole Wheat Bread!

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Watermelon, Feta & Black Olive Salad

How to Utilize a Forgotten Potluck’s Leftover Food!

International Vegetarian Salads Special 

Watermelon, Feta & Black Olive Salad

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Watermelon- 1 Medium

Feta Cheese- ½ Packet, Crumbled

Cherry Tomatoes- Halved

Spring Onions- Finely Sliced

Pitted Whole Black Olives- Finely Sliced

Oregano Leaves-

Green Pumpkin Seeds-

Chat Masala-

Sugar- a Pinch

Fresh Lemon Juice-

Salt- A Dash

Freshly Crushed Black Pepper-

Fresh Parsley- Leaves Picked

Method:

Cut Watermelon into Equal Length Slices

Place the Watermelon Slices in a Plate, Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Soya Sauce, Himalayan Black pepper & Keep Refrigerated Covered with Plastic Wrap

In a Salad Mixing Bowl, Mix Cherry Tomatoes, Spring Onions, Feta, Black Olives & Oregano Leaves

Squeeze some Lemon Juice, Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley Leaves

Add in Salad Bowl & Mix

Heat Olive Oil in pan

Add Green Pumpkin Seeds, Add Chat Masala, Sugar (sweet and chatpata) when popping starts switch off & take in a bowl

Take the Watermelon out of the Fridge & Layer the Pieces on a Serving Plate

Add the Salad on Top of the Watermelon Pieces

Sprinkle Toasted Pumpkin Seeds & Serve Immediately!

Tips:

It is very important to use good Quality Fresh Tomatoes are a must

Good Quality Feta Cheese should preferably be used but instead of the Crumbled Feta, can use our own Indian Feta in form of Crumbled Paneer

Lemon Juice needs to be used carefully as the Feta Cheese already has Sour Taste

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Grilled Feta Greek Salad

International Vegetarian Salad Special 
Greek Cuisine

Grilled Feta Greek Salad- Classic Greek Salad with a Twist!

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Cucumber- 1

Tomatoes- 2

Red Onions- 1 Medium

Black Olives- 5

Fresh Mint Leaves- 1 Sprig

Fresh Parsley Leaves-

Fresh Feta Cheese- 

For Dressing:

Olive Oil- 2 Tbsp.

Red Wine Vinegar-  2 Tbsp.

Honey- 1 Tbsp.

Sea Salt- To Taste

Freshly Cracked Black Pepper-

Method:

Whisk together Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Honey, Sea Salt & Black Pepper

Next Slice Cucumber, Tomatoes & Place on a Serving Plate

Sliced Red Onions, Olives, Mint Leaves & Flat Parsley Leaves

Now Slice Feta into Big Rectangular Slices & Brush with Oil

Heat Non stick on High Flame & Fry until Golden & Crunchy

Cut in Half & Place on Salad

Just before Serving, Spin the Dressing & Serve

Tip:

Thanks to Donna Hey, I got this Idea for this Recipe that has all the Classic Greek Salad Ingredients like Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Olives, Fresh Burst of Parsley & Mint. So, the Twist in this Recipe is that the Feta is Pan Fried really quickly so that there is Crispy Outside & Warm Cheese Flavor Inside! 

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Greek Salad

International Vegetarian Salad Special 
Greek Cuisine

Greek Salad
(an interesting version of the Classic Greek Salad with Bread!)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Lebanese Cucumber- 1 No.

Fresh Greek Tomatoes- 2

Red Onion-1

Dried Oregano- ½ Tsp.

Kalamata Olives- 4, Finely Sliced

Feta Cheese- 3 Tbsp., Crumbled

Dill Leaves- Finely Chopped

Red Wine Vinegar- 1-2 Tbsp.

Salt- A Dash

Pepper- A Dash

Ciabatta Bread- 1 Loaf

Method:

Slice the Edges and Sides of the Ciabatta Bread

Keep it in the Oven to Toast for about 5 Minutes

Peel & Dice the Cucumber into 1 Inch Cubes

Dice Tomatoes into Cubes

Peel & Dice Onion into Fine Slices

In a Salad Mixing Bowl, Add Cucumber, Tomatoes, Onion, Oregano, Olives, Feta Cheese & Mix Well

Add Olive Oil, Dill Leaves, Vinegar, Salt, Pepper & Mix Well

Add the Toasted Ciabatta Bread just before Eating and Serve Fresh!

Tips:

Greek Salad is one of the most Famous Summer Salads in the Greek Cuisine. Horiatiki Salata is the name for the Basic Greek Salad where Horiatiki means just like Village-Style. Throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, Greek Salad can be found in Varied Flavours.

One of First things to keep in mind while making an Authentic Greek Salad is that Lettuce is not a part of it but only its Variations around the World

In case Kalamata Olives can’t be used, only then opt for Canned Black Olives

Surprisingly the Ciabatta Bread is an extra addition we tried & trust me it blends in wonderfully. There is popular Saying in Greece that the Greeks gave the Ciabatta Bread to the Italians!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciabatta

It is very important to use Good Quality Fresh Tomatoes are a must

Good Quality Feta Cheese should preferably be used either as Cubed or Diced 

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Organic Grilled Whole Wheat Pizza

International Vegetarian Main Course Special
Italian Cuisine
Organic Grilled Whole Wheat Pizza

Serves 2

Ingredients:

For Toppings:

Onions: 1/2 cup, finely sliced

Green Bell Pepper: 1/2 cup, finely sliced

Red Bell Pepper: 1/2 cup, finely sliced

Yellow Bell Pepper: 1/2 cup, finely sliced

Baby Corn: 6 No's., finely sliced

Zucchini: 1 small, finely sliced

Tomatoes (optional): 1 medium, finely sliced

Extra Virgin Olive Oil- 1 Tbsp.

Pizza Base:
Whole Wheat/Multi Grain Pizza Base- 2 No's.

Mozzarella Cheese- 1 to 2 Cups

Black Olives: 8 No's., Finely Sliced

Dried Italian Seasoning
Jalapenos (optional): 3 nos

Pizza Topping/Spread- 2 Tbsp.
Red Chilli Flakes

Method:

In this recipe, we have used a Microwave with Grill option to make the Pizza at home

Apply some olive oil on the back of the Pizza Base, and grill it for 3 to 4 minutes facing this side

In a pan, add some Olive Oil and roast the Bell Peppers, Onions, Zucchini, and Baby Corn, saute til you get the desired roasted color and keep aside

(We can directly grill the vegetables in the microwave, but it will take more time)

Meanwhile, on the Pizza Base add the Pizza Spread and spread it evenly

Then add about 1/4 cup of Mozzarella Cheese on top of the spread

Add the Grilled Vegetables, Olives, Jalapenos, and a small amount of Italian Seasoning to the base

On top of the Pizza Base, add the 1/2-1 cup of Grated Mozzarella Cheese

Bake the Pizza for 7 to minutes

Slice it with a Pizza Cutter and serve hot with Chips/Garlic Bread and a chilled Soda!

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Grilled Hearty Thousand Island Salad

International Vegetarian Salad Special 

‘Fresh from the Garden’

Grilled Hearty Thousand Island Salad

Serves 2 

Ingredients:

Iceberg Lettuce- 4 to 5 Large Leaves

Tomato- 1 Medium size, Cut into Quarter Inch slices

Zucchini/Cucumber- 5 to 6, Cut into Quarter Inch slices

Green Bell Pepper- 4 to 5, Cut into Quarter Inch slices

Red Bell Pepper- 4 to 5, Cut into Quarter Inch slices

Yellow Bell Pepper- 4 to 5, Cut into Quarter Inch slices

Black Olives- 4 No’s, Finely Sliced

Purple Cabbage- 1 Small Leaf

For Dressing:

Thousand Island Dressing- 2 to 3 Tbsp.

Lemon Juice- 2 Tsp.

Dry Fruits (Walnuts, Pistachio, Raisins)- Finely Sliced

Red Cherries

Garlic Bread/Toast

Method:

Cut the Tomato into 4 to 8 Pieces

Grill/Roast the Tomato, Zucchini, Bell Peppers for about5 Minutes in a Grill (I use a Grill Microwave with stand)

Check to see till the Veggies are Crisp on the Outside & still stay soft on the inside

Break the Lettuce Leaves in to small pieces (preferably by hand), thinly slice the Purple Cabbage Leaves and slice the Black Olives

Put the grilled Vegetables, Lettuce, Purple Cabbage, and Black Olives in a bowl

Add 2 to 3 tablespoon of Thousand Island Salad Dressing, 2 teaspoon of Lemon Juice, a pinch of Salt (if needed) and mix all these properly

Place the Salad in a bowl, and garnish it with the finely sliced Dry Fruits and Cherries

Serve the Salad with hot Garlic Bread or Toast

Tips:

For a Healthier Version, just Few Tsp. of Extra Virgin Olive Oil can be used as per Personal Preference

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