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March 8, 2018 Recipes

Women’s Day Special recipes

March 8th is celebrated annually as Woman’s Day throughout the globe. This day is dedicated to honouring women for their contribution to their personal and professional lives. They dote on their children, run a household like a queen, and lead teams as bosses at work! There is no concept of a ‘time-out’ for them. Let’s treat them like the queens they truly are. Brothers, Fathers, Husbands, Kids and family alike can join hands and cook up a storm for the women in their lives.

Women’s Day Special recipes

Some of these quick and fun recipes include:

Macaroni with Creamy Corn and Nachos

Macaroni with Creamy Corn and Nachos, women's day special recipes

Serving: 2

Ingredients:

1 tbsp Olive Oil

3 Garlic Cloves (Chopped)

1 Onion (small. Chopped)

50 g Corns

Salt

1 tsp Black Pepper Powder

100 ml Hot Pasta Stock

60 g Dr. Oetker FunFoods Mayonnaise Veg (4 Tbsp)

120 g Macaroni (Boiled)

20 – 25 g Nachos (8-10 pcs., Jalapeno flavour)

50 g Cheese (Processed, grated)

Directions:

Heat oil in a nonstick pan (low flame) add garlic, onion and cook for 30 seconds or until onion, gets caramelize. Add corn and sauté for 1 minute. Season it with salt and pepper.
Add pasta stock to above vegetables and stir. Take the pan away from flame, add mayonnaise and stir well. Bring it back to flame and let it simmer for 1 minute or until sauce thickens.
Add pasta to above sauce and toss well.
For Assembling- Place nachos around the plate, add above pasta in the middle and sprinkle cheese on top. Serve.

Level: Beginner

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Spicy Mexican Style Wraps

Spicy Mexican Style Wraps, Women's day special recipes

Serving: 6

Ingredients:

6 Portion Chapattis

30g Butter (2 tbsp.)

150g Onions (2 small, finely chopped)

100g Green Bell Peppers (1 medium, finely chopped)

150g Tomatoes (2 small, finely chopped)

45g Dr. Oetker FunFoods Salsa (3 tbsp.)

Directions:

In a non-stick pan shallow fry the chapatis in butter from both sides until they are crispy.Make medium size balls from above mixture and keep them aside.
In a bowl add salsa, capsicum, onion and tomato. Mix well.
Spread the above mixture on the chapattis. Roll up. Serve hot.

Level: Intermediate

Preparation time: 5 Minutes

Cooking Time: 15 Minutes

Peanut Butter Cake

Peanut Butter Cake, Women's day special recipes

Serving: 4

Ingredients:

100g Dr. Oetker FunFoods Eggless Cake Mix Chocolate

150g Butter (melted)

100ml Water

100g Dr. Oetker FunFoods Peanut Butter Crunchy

Directions:

Preheat oven to 180°C.
Mix melted butter, bake mix and water.
Grease and flour a 7 inch (18cm) dia. baking pan and pour batter in.
Bake at 180°C for 30 minutes until a toothpick, inserted in the centre, comes out clean.
Leave to cool for 15 minutes and place cake on serving plate. Spread peanut butter and cut as per choice. Serve

Level: Beginner

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Recipes curated by Gaurav Chadha, in-house Chef Dr. Oetker India are sure to strike the right chord!

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December 30, 2017 Promotional, Recipes

2 Recipes to try before the end of the year

The year is coming to an end, so let’s make December special! The year-end always brings back memories of the year gone by.. and also a fresh hope for a better future. Food has always been a comforting element all our lives, so why should this time be any different? Let family and friends take the forefront, and celebrate December and the beginning of the new year. Coupled with a few exceptional recipes courtesy Gaurav Chadha, in-house Chef Dr. Oetker India, it is sure to be unforgettable!

Some of these exciting recipes include:

Hawaiian Veggie Burger
Chocolate Mousse

Hawaiian Veggie Burger

Serving: 1

Ingredients:

1 tsp Butter

2 rings canned Pineapple

½ medium Onion, rings

50 (3 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Veg Mayonnaise Burger

1 Burger Buns cut horizontally into two halves

1 Lettuce Leaf

1 Veg Burger Patty, deep fried

Directions:

Heat butter in a griddle pan (medium flame). Grill the rings of pineapple and onion until caramelized and there are nice grill marks on both sides.
Spread 1 tbsp burger mayonnaise on each half of burger bun.
On the bottom, half of burger bun place lettuce leaf, followed by burger patty, onion rings, pineapple (a dollop of mayonnaise on pineapple) and top it up with another half of the bun. Serve

Level: Beginner

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

Chocolate Mousse

Serving: 3

Ingredients:

2 tbsp Dr. Oetker FunFoods Dessert Topping Chocolate (30g)

4 tbsp Whipped Cream (60g)

1 tsp Veg Gelatine (5g)

Directions:

Soak gelatine in chilled water for 4-5 minutes then warm on low heat for 1 minute until all the granules melt.
In a bowl, add whipped cream, dessert topping chocolate, gelatine and mix well.
Pour into 3 glasses. Leave in a refrigerator for 30 minutes to set. Serve.

Level: Medium

Preparation time: 10 Minutes

Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all in advance

November 14, 2017 Promotional, Recipes

Children’s Day 4 special recipes

It is widely believed that children will be the ones shaping the country’s future. This Children’s Day, do a little special something for the young ones. Whip up lip-smacking recipes specially curated by Chef Gaurav Chadha, In-house Chef, Dr. Oetker India in the comfort of your home. Treat your kids and yourself to some delicious food and let your inner child run free!

Following are some fun and yummy recipes for Children’s Day

Marshmallows and Mayonnaise Salad
Burger Pizza
Carrot and Apple Sandwich
Fruity Fun Skewers

Carrot and Apple Sandwich

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

1 medium Carrot, grated

1 tbsp Raisin

¼ Green Capsicum, deseeded and chopped

90 g (6 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Veg Mayonnaise Original

1 medium Apple, grated

30 g (2 tbsp) Seedless Dates, chopped

½ tsp Cinnamon Powder

3 slices Brown Bread

Directions:

For Carrot Spread: In a bowl, add carrot, raisin, capsicum and 3 tbsp mayonnaise. Mix well.
For Apple Spread: In a bowl, add apple, dates, cinnamon powder and remaining mayonnaise. Mix well.
Apply carrot spread on a slice of bread and club it up with another slice of bread.
Apply apple spread on top of the second layer of the bread slice and club it up with another bread slice.
Cut sandwich diagonally into two triangles and serve.

Level: Beginner

Preparation Time: 5 Minutes

Burger Pizza

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

½ small Onion, diced

½ Tomato, de-seeded and diced

50 g Paneer, diced

¼ Green Capsicum, de-seeded and diced

¼ tsp Oregano, dry

¼ tsp Red Chilli Flakes

Salt

Black Pepper Powder

60 g (4 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Pasta & Pizza Sauce

1 Focaccia Burger Bun cut horizontally in two halves

100 g Mozzarella, grated

Directions:

In a bowl, add onion, tomato, paneer, capsicum, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well and keep it aside.
Preheat oven to 180°C. Spread 2 tbsp each pasta & pizza sauce on each half of burger bun. Place vegetables on both the buns equally and top it up with cheese.
Bake burger for 3-4 minutes or until cheese melts. Put the top half of baked burger bun on top of lower half. Serve Hot

Level: Beginner

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Cooking Time: 5 Minutes

Fruity Fun Skewers

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 medium Green Apple, cubed

1 Banana, cubed

6 Grapes, seedless

¼ Pineapple, cubed

8-10 Wooden Skewers

90 g (6 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Veg Mayonnaise Original

90 g (6 tbsp) Coconut Powder

2 tbsp Colorful Sprinklers

Directions:

Place fruits alternatively on skewers and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Dip fruit skewers firstly in mayonnaise and once coated roll them up in coconut.
Garnish fruit skewers with sprinklers and serve cold.

Level: Beginner

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Marshmallow & Mayonnaise Salad

Marshmallows and Mayonnaise Salad, Children's Day

Servings: 2-3

Ingredients:

30 g (2 tbsp) Whipped Cream

60 g (4 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Veg Mayonnaise

3 tsp Coconut Powder

2 tbsp Tooty Fruity

2 slices canned Pineapple, cubed

5-6 Marshmallows, cubed

5-6 Cherries

1 tbsp each Almond and Cashewnuts, chopped

Directions:

For Salad Dressing: In a bowl, add cream, mayonnaise and coconut powder. Gently mix it together.
Add tooty fruity, pineapple, marshmallow, cherries and nuts in the above dressing. Mix well and serve cold.

Level: Beginner

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

Happy Children’s Day

October 20, 2017 Promotional, Recipes

Delectable Diwali special recipes

The best time of the year is back once again! Enjoy the numerous get-togethers with your family, friends, and FunFoods by Dr. Oetker! Let your hands play all the cards and perform all the pujas as you relish in fantastic finger foods, courtesy special recipes curated by Chef Gaurav Chadha, In-house Chef, Dr. Oetker India Pvt. Ltd. Food lovers, young or old, can have a good time with the best to offer this Diwali!

Yummy recipes for Diwali

Mini Pizzas

Moroccan Veg Skewers

Assorted Dips

Chocolate and Apple Crumble

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Moroccan Veg Skewers

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

2 tbsp Roasted Gram Flour

90 g (6 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Garlic Mayonnaise

1 tsp Red Chilli Powder

¼ tsp Cinnamon Powder

Salt

1 Large Onion, diced

¼ each Red, Yellow and Green Bell-Pepper, diced

3-4 Broccoli Florets, boiled

2-3 Mint Leaves, chopped

2 tbsp Olive Oil

Directions:

For Marination: In a bowl, add gram flour, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, chili powder, cinnamon powder, and salt. Mix well.
In above marination add onion, bell peppers, and broccoli. Mix well. Place vegetables one after another in skewers and keep in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
For sauce: In a bowl add remaining mayonnaise and mint. Mix well.
Heat oil in a non-stick pan (medium flame) and grill skewers from both sides until light brown in color. Serve skewers with sauce.

Level: Beginner

Preparation time: 20 Minutes

Cooking Time: 10 Minutes

Mini Pizzas

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

For Chilli and Cheese Pizza

1 Green chili, chopped

½ medium Onion, chopped

¼ tsp Red Chilli Flakes

¼ Green Capsicum, chopped

Salt

1 tbsp Dr. Oetker FunFoods Pizza Topping

1 Mini Pizza Base

50 g Mozzarella Cheese, grated

For Paneer and Olive Pizza

50 g Paneer, chopped

2-3 Black Olives, chopped

Black Pepper Powder

Salt

1 tbsp Dr. Oetker FunFoods Pizza Topping

1 Mini Pizza Base

50 g Mozzarella Cheese, chopped

For Corn and Jalapeno Pizza

2 tbsp (30 g) Sweet Corn Kernels

1-2 Jalapenos, chopped

1 tbsp Dr. Oetker FunFoods Pizza Topping

1 Mini Pizza Base

50 g Mozzarella Cheese, chopped

Directions:

For Chilli and Cheese Pizza- In a bowl, add green chili, onion, chili flakes, capsicum, and salt. Mix well.
Spread pizza topping equally on a pizza base, place above mix and top it up with cheese.
For Paneer and Olive Pizza- In a bowl add paneer, olives, black pepper powder, and salt. Mix well.
Spread pizza topping equally on a pizza base, place above mix and top it up with cheese.
For Corn and Jalapeno Pizza- In a bowl, add sweet corn and jalapeno. Mix well. Spread pizza topping equally on a pizza base, place above mix and top it up with cheese.
Preheat oven to 180°C. Place all 3 pizzas and bake in preheated oven for 3-4 minutes or until cheese melts & pizza base turns light brown in color. Serve hot.

Level: Beginner

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

Cooking Time: 10 Minutes

Assorted Dips

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

Cashew Dip

1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

½ small Onion, peeled and chopped

6-7 Cashewnuts, chopped

50 g (3 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Veg Mayonnaise Garlic

30 g (2 tbsp) Curd

Salt

Black Pepper Powder

1 small Parsley leaf (for garnish)

Cheesy Dip

½ tbsp Vegetable Oil

4-5 Spring Onion Greens, chopped

50 g Processed Cheese, grated

¼ tsp Oregano

50 g (3 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Veg Mayonnaise Original

Black Pepper Powder

Fried Tomato Dip

1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

2 small Tomatoes, diced

2 Garlic Cloves, peeled and chopped

50 g (3 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Veg Mayonnaise Olive Oil

30 g (2 tbsp) Curd

Salt

Black Pepper Powder

¼ tsp Chilli Powder

Directions:

For cashew dip

Heat oil in a non-stick pan (low flame). Sauté onion and cashews for 2-3 minutes.

2 In a bowl add sautéed cashews mixture, mayonnaise, and curd. Mix well.

3 Season it with salt and black pepper powder. Garnish with a parsley leaf and serve.

For Cheesy Dip-

Heat oil in a non-stick pan (low flame). Cook 3-4 spring onion greens, processed cheese, and oregano for 1 minute or until cheese melts
In a bowl add melted cheese and mayonnaise. Mix well. Season it with black pepper powder.
Garnish it with remaining spring onion and serve.

Fried Tomato dip-

Heat oil in a non-stick pan (low flame). Sauté tomatoes and garlic for 3-4 minutes or until garlic is light brown.
In a bowl add cooked tomato mixture, curd, and mayonnaise. Mix well. Season it with salt and black pepper powder.

3 Sprinkle chili powder on top of the dip and serve.

Note- Serve above dips with breadsticks, lavash or raw vegetables

Level: Beginner

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

Chocolate and Apple Crumble

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

½ tbsp Butter

½ Apple, de-seeded and chopped

1 tsp Honey

½ tsp Cinnamon Powder

1 tbsp Water

60 g (4 tbsp) Quick Oats, soaked for 5 minutes

60 g (4 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Chocolate Fudge Spread

1 tbsp Cream

1 tbsp Cashewnuts, chopped

1 tbsp Almonds, chopped

2 Digestive Biscuits, Crushed

Directions:

For Apple Mix: In a saucepan (medium flame), add butter, apple, honey, cinnamon, and water. Sauté for 1-2 minutes or until apple gets soft.
For Chocolate Mix: In a saucepan (low flame), add oats, chocolate fudge, cream, cashew nuts, and almonds. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes or until mixture thickens.
For Assembling: In a small round baking dish (3-inch dia.) place ½ of chocolate mix, followed by apple mixture and finish it with remaining chocolate mixture.
Sprinkle crushed biscuits on top and heat in microwave for 1 minute. Serve hot.

Level: Intermediate

Preparation time: 10 Minutes

Cooking Time: 10 Minutes