tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21892136752666372892024-03-14T04:07:55.542-04:00SajiClassic recipes with new twistsSajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-60709034911505718102014-01-05T19:32:00.003-05:002014-01-05T19:32:57.628-05:00Southwestern Potatoes
Wishing all a very Happy New Year. Hope 2014 is treating you all good.
Its been a while I posted here. 2013 was roller-coaster year. We have a new addition to our family, yeas we are blessed with baby boy. We named him Abhiram(Ab-He-Ram). This is primary reason I couldn't post any on my blog. But I promise my readers I shall not disappoint them this year.
This morning I got a Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-35423774480544213422012-11-04T14:50:00.003-05:002012-11-04T14:51:32.378-05:00Girly Handbag Cake
My second attempt towards fondant. Sreelu, special thanks to you. I got inspired seeing your cake picture on the Facebook. Baked this for my dearest friend SWATI on her b'day. This is a simple 8 inch vanilla cake. Please follow the video in creating the shape
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaBhI-S_BLM.
Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-80942326477728286982012-10-21T21:11:00.000-04:002014-01-05T18:05:31.956-05:00Lamb Chops
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Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-39983241963382443832012-09-25T20:26:00.001-04:002012-09-25T20:26:22.181-04:00Crash Hot Potatoes
Potatoes, who doesn't like them? This recipe is little twist to a traditional baked potato. It's crispy at the bottom, creamy at the center, God! my mouth doesn't stop watering now. I bet after trying this recipe one would not eat the fried fries rather bake these flavorful potatoes at home and stay healthy.
Ingredients
12 whole New Potatoes (or Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-38180741135476911762012-09-23T15:26:00.004-04:002012-09-23T15:27:21.015-04:00Low-carb pasta (Recipe: Broccoli, Green Peas, Peppers and Pasta salad)
Today's recipe is a quick and easy vegan pasta recipe. The assertive flavors of broccoli rabe and Italian seasoning are paired with sturdy green peas in this satisfying pasta dish.
Ingredients
1/2 lb low-carb pasta (rotini or penne)
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup green pepper cut lengthwise
1 cup frozen green peas
1 tablespoon Italian seasioning
1 tablespoon Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-38359378098570465412012-08-19T22:21:00.001-04:002012-08-19T22:23:38.911-04:00Now that I'm Back
Hello Hello Hello my lovely readers. I know its been a while I'd posted any. I was away from home for a while because of work. But now that I'm back home I promise I shall not disappoint you all.
Grilled Chicken with Avocado Relish
Chicken, one thing that makes my mouth water all the time. While I was away from home, I stayed with my cousins at Seattle where they Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com3Charlotte, NC, USA35.2270869 -80.843126735.0195579 -81.1589837 35.434615900000004 -80.5272697tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-64841662503131046312012-05-06T18:56:00.003-04:002012-05-07T12:50:34.404-04:00Satyameva Jayate!
Firstly my sincere apologies, for not updating any new
recipes here. I’ve been tied up with few things which are keeping me really
busy. I shall be back shortly with a bang.
Today I watched a TV show, Satyameva Jayate. It’s about India,
a show done by a very famous Actor Aamir Khan. The first episode “Daughters are Precious”
was on air 05/06/2012 IST. I couldn't stop my Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-51716853892793976472012-02-12T21:33:00.000-05:002012-02-12T21:33:35.256-05:00Happy Valentines DayHappy Valentine's Day lovely readers...My first attempt towards fondant cake and guess what I learnt? Working with fondant is not as easy as it seems to be. I baked a simple yellow cake and decorated with fondant. No one is perfect and so am'I. But one day wish to reach that step of success in the cooking / baking world.
Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-35262367929340865442012-01-01T23:11:00.001-05:002012-01-02T01:54:07.348-05:00Happy New Year -2012New Year is here, Time for us to cheer with our near & dear.Wishing happiness & prosperity be with you throughout the year!
Hope every one had a blast last time. This is my first post of the year and I have a very interesting Paula Deen's " Is It Really Better Than Sex??" cake to welcome 2012. This cake was delicious, juicy cake I ever had. My dear readers try this and Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-19253576149314739372011-12-24T15:52:00.000-05:002011-12-24T15:52:46.992-05:00Cake PopsHolidays are here. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!
Ingredients 1, 8 ounce package cake mix (any flavor you like)
1/2 of a 16 ounce container frosting (any flavor you like)
1 14 - 16 ounce bags of candy melt
lollipop sticks
Styrofoam or lollipop holder [ I made a holder using cake mix box]
sprinkles for decorating (optional)
Method1. Bake cake according to package Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-72087385950988307342011-12-16T22:10:00.000-05:002011-12-16T22:10:40.907-05:00Lamb Kheema (Keema,Qeema )With my new job, blogging has become real difficult. But thanks to my hubby who is helping me in posting the recipe. This dish is made by him. Am'I not the fortunate girl???
Ingredients1 pound minced lamb2 large red onions, chopped finely6 green chillies chopped1 cup green peas1/4 cup sweet peppers1 1/2 tsp of ginger garlic paste4 cloves4 pods of cardamom1 inch piece of cinnamon1 Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-71253338427211740692011-12-12T14:07:00.000-05:002011-12-12T14:07:36.611-05:00Thyme Honey Glazed Grilled ChickenIts the holiday season and usually many people drown in honey.This is how my thyme honey glazed chicken ended up on our plates.
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts
2 garlic minced
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2-3 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Salt to taste
Pepper to tasteMethod1. Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper together Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-46632698296766717532011-12-05T16:26:00.000-05:002011-12-05T16:26:12.537-05:00Grilled Chicken Pesto PastaWhere Am I?? Well I'm here. Its been a while I posted any recipe here. Its the holiday season and no wonder the blog also had its timeoff after the 50From50In50 Challenge. Here is the simple pasta recipe. For all the vegan readers substitute chicken with tofu and enjoy the pasta.
IngredientsFor chicken2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts2-3 garlic clove minced1 tablespoon Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-12004348584374468972011-11-17T21:33:00.000-05:002011-11-17T21:33:37.772-05:00AND THE WINNER IS...Thanks a lot to everyone for participating in the blogoversary giveaway. It was truly pleasure reading the recipes and getting to know you all. I hate this part of declaring the winner since, every entry I got was very nice. But then contests are meant for winning and loosing. And with this spirit I announce the winner!!!
Congratulations Sangee Vijay!!!
Recipe: Burrito Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-41362376227957321632011-11-12T17:31:00.001-05:002011-11-12T18:28:46.991-05:002 more days!!! Send in your EntryHello Readers,
The first giveaway at Saji ends on Nov'14. What are you waiting for?? Send in your entry and win $25 Amazon Gift Card. Hurry Up. Please see the below link for rules
http://thesaji.blogspot.com/2011/11/blogoversary-giveaway.html
Happy Weekend!!!Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-6726305670112616362011-11-01T23:25:00.002-04:002011-11-01T23:48:27.021-04:00A Blogoversary GiveawayTo celebrate the one year of Saji, I thought it would be nice to give away a little something to my readers for sticking around and showing me some love. I thought it will be nice to make the contest about the 50 From 50 In 50 challenge.
a $25 gift card to Amazon.comPrerequisite You should be a public follower of Saji or like the facebook page and leave a comment that you do Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-24855552634621030982011-10-31T23:35:00.000-04:002011-10-31T23:35:42.076-04:00Recipe 50/50 : Iran : Kebab Morgh (Grilled Skewered Chicken) Happy birthday to Saji...
Time does fly when you're having fun, and just like that, an entire year's gone by in the blink of an eye. Its also the 50th recipe from the 50 From 50 In 50 challenge. I'm hoping that youSajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-82505298039300888862011-10-30T20:42:00.000-04:002011-10-30T20:42:09.465-04:00Recipe 49/50 : Kenya : Coupe Mount KenyaThis is the last but one recipe from 50 From 50 In 50 challenge. It feels really good that I could make it for this. All your wonderful comments boosted me towards the challenge. I hope that you all had enjoyed the recipes from various country's. Please keep watching this space as I've something for you beautiful readers.Coupe Mount Kenya is said to be one of the wonderful dessertsSajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-4462763750997725892011-10-30T02:46:00.000-04:002011-10-30T02:46:39.238-04:00Recipe 48/50 : Japan : SushiSushi is the most famous Japanese dish outside of Japan, and one of the most popular dishes among the Japanese themselves. In Japan, sushi is usually enjoyed on special occasions, such as a celebration. Of all the recipes made till today, making sushi perfectly was the toughest, specially to get the perfect shape. I tried for an 1 hour to get the perfect shapes.
IngredientsJuice of 1/2 Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-20509934616189505672011-10-29T02:03:00.002-04:002011-10-29T02:04:27.896-04:00Recipe 47/50 : Brazil : QuejadinhasQuejadinhas (coconut-cheese snacks) makes a delicious snack for Brazilians. But, we loved having this as dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup tightly packed fresh grated coconut
1 can (8-ounce) sweetened condensed milk
2 Tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 large egg yolks
Method
1.Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2.Place all of the ingredients in a medium-size bowl and mix well.
3.Place paperSajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-9636432937085441422011-10-28T01:22:00.000-04:002011-10-28T01:22:03.033-04:00Recipe 46/50 : United States Of America : Buffalo Wild WingsMy first visit to U.S had many funny memories. I would share one the funniest question I asked when I saw buffalo wings in a menu at a restaurant, Does buffalo have wings? My hubby dear had a stupid smile on his face and to my surprise he ordered the buffalo wings and later realized its chicken and not buffalo.From then on buffalo wild wings has always been one of our Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-9022855596777123812011-10-27T00:28:00.000-04:002011-10-27T00:28:16.877-04:00Recipe 45/50 : Mexico : Burrito BowlChiptole was one of my favorite hangout place, now being Salsarita's. Its just a name difference, but what I love at these places is the same, the Burrito bowl. I love the combination so much that makes me lick my fingers.I made the homemade version of it and it was simply superb. Also the Mexican salsa, Pico de gallo is the best which goes with Tostitos chips.
Ingredients1 cup of Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-55977069892464754652011-10-25T20:42:00.000-04:002011-10-25T20:42:03.985-04:00Recipe 44/50 : India : Diwali SweetsWishing All my lovely readers a Happy Diwali!When I started up my 50 From 50 In 50 challenge, I was questioning myself; what would I cook for my country India. India has many cultures and hence the traditional foods. It was really difficult for me to make the choice but, this festival of lights had solved my problem. Diwali is one festival celebrated across India among most of the Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-66446840482807321622011-10-24T22:56:00.000-04:002011-10-24T22:56:20.909-04:00Recipe 43/50 : Puerto Rica : Asopao de GandulesAsopao is a Puerto Rican word for a stew thickened with rice. Asopao de gandules is a nice vegetarian version.
Ingredients1.5 cups Rice 6 cups Water1/4 cup Oil 1 medium Onion, finely chopped3 Green bell peppers, finely chopped3 Garlic, minced2 teaspoon Oregano, dried2 cups Tomatoes, choppep2 cups Pigeon peas (gandules), cooked1 tablespoon Capers, rinsed1/2 bunch Cilantro, Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189213675266637289.post-73498022110291983622011-10-24T01:07:00.000-04:002011-10-24T01:07:20.315-04:00Recipe 42/50 : Nepal : Nepali MomosMomos are an Asian dumpling that are a delicacy in Nepal and Tibet. It is similar to the Mongolian buuz or the Chinese jiaozi.
Ingredients Dough 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon oil water, as required 1 pinch salt Filling2 lbs ground chicken 1 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped 1 cup ripe tomato, finely chopped 3 tablespoons fresh Sajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838049843722523960noreply@blogger.com3