My Recipe Book

Welcome to my recipe book! I love cooking and experimenting with flavors. Here you'll find some of my favorite recipes with ingredients, steps, and cooking tips.

Recipes

• Paneer Butter Masala
• Creamy White Sauce Pasta with broccoli
• Chocolate Brownie

Paneer Butter Masala

A rich and creamy Indian curry made with paneer, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.

Ingredients

• 200g paneer (cottage cheese)
• 2 large tomatoes
• 1 onion
• Spices
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp red chili powder (or paprika for a milder version)
• 2 tbsp butter

Cooking Steps

1. Heat butter and sauté onions until golden.
2. Add tomatoes and spices, cook until soft.
3. Blend the mixture into a smooth paste.
4. Add paneer cubes and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Garnish with cream and coriander leaves.

Cooking Terms

Sauté

To cook quickly in a small amount of fat over high heat.

Simmer

To cook in liquid just below boiling point.

Garnish

To decorate a dish with small items like herbs or cream.

Creamy White Sauce Pasta with broccoli

A smooth, cheesy pasta with broccoli dish perfect for dinner.

Ingredients

• 200g penne pasta
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp flour
• Cheese
  • Parmesan (classic)
  • Cheddar (alternative)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Steps

1. Boil pasta until al dente.
2. In a pan, melt butter and add flour to make a roux.
3. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
4. Add cheese and season with salt and pepper.
5. Mix in pasta and serve hot.

Cooking Terms

Roux

A mixture of flour and fat used to thicken sauces.

Al dente

Italian term meaning "to the tooth," or pasta cooked until slightly firm and last boil some of broccoli and mix it with .

Chocolate Brownie

A fudgy, rich dessert made with chocolate and cocoa.

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Chocolate options:
  • Dark chocolate (intense flavor)
  • Milk chocolate (sweeter)
• 2 eggs

Cooking Steps

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Mix flour, cocoa, and sugar.
3. Melt chocolate and mix with eggs.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
5. Bake for 25 minutes, then cool before cutting.

Cooking Terms

Preheat

Heating the oven to a specific temperature before baking.

Fudgy

A dense, moist texture typical of brownies.

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