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5 Quick
microwave recipes
T
here are so many great things a microwave can do
and to prove that to you, we've picked up some absolutely phenomenal microwave recipes - brownie, cakes, potato chips, paneer pasanda and more. So
go ahead and try them out for yourself.
PANEER PASANDA
Ingredients
Paneer - 200 gms, cut into small cubes, Green Capsicum - 1, cut into long, thin strips, Oil - 2 tbsp, Garlic
Paste - 1 tbsp, Tomato Puree - 2 tblsp, Garam Masala
Powder - 1/2 tsp, A pinch of Sugar, Red Chilli Powder 3/4 tsp, Cumin Powder 1 tsp, Salt to taste
Method
Heat oil in a frying pan and add the garlic paste.
Stir for about 30 seconds and add the tomato puree,
salt, sugar, red chilli powder and garam masala.
Mix well.
Add capsicum and saute for a minute on medium heat.
Turn off heat and add the paneer and mix well.
Transfer to a microwaveproof bowl and microwave uncovered on high for three minutes. 7.
Serve hot with rotis.
Potato Chips
Ingredients
Potatoes - 5 to 6, Olive Oil - 1/2 cup, Salt - 2 tsp, Curry
Powder or Garam Masala Powder as per taste
Method
Wash the potatoes and slice them into thin slices.
Brush them with olive oil.
Sprinkle slat and curry powder.
Toss well to mix evenly.
Place them on a microwave-safe plate and cook them
on high for 3 minutes or until the chips are dry and crisp.
Remove and cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Serve as a snack.
CHOCOLATE CAKE
Ingredients:
Plain Chocolate - 50 gms, Butter - 50 gms, Dark Brown
Sugar - 50 gms, soft, Maida - 50 gms, Egg - 1, beaten,
Vanilla Extract - 1/4 tsp, Cocoa Powder - 1 tsp + extra
for sprinking, Salt - a small pinch, Icing Sugar (optional)
Method
Line a microwaveable glass bowl with greaseproof pa-
per.
Add the chocolate, butter and sugar into it.
Place it in the microwave and cook on full powder for 30
seconds or until melted.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Pour into the bowl and microwave on full powder for 3 to
4 minutes or until just set.
Allow it to cool.
Sprinkle cocoa powder (or icing sugar) on top.
Serve.
CHEESY VEGETABLE BAKE
Ingredients
Potatoes - 500 gms, peeled, thinly sliced, Butternut - 500
gms, peeled, thinly sliced, Red Onion - 1, thinly sliced,
Courgettes - 250 gms, thinly sliced, Tomata Puree - 1
cup, Parmesan Cheese - 1/2 cup, grated, Thyme - 1
tblsp, chopped, Parsley - 2 tblsp, Garlic - 2 tsp, crushed,
Butter - 60 to 75 gms, softened, Salt as per taste, Black
Pepper Powder as per taste
Method
In a bowl combine the butter, thyme, parsley and garlic.
Place the potatoes onto the base of the greased ovenproof dish.
Spread 1/3rd of the butter mixture over the potatoes.
Add salt and pepper as per taste.
Arrange the butternut and onion on top.
Spread another 1/3rd of the butter mixture.
Add salt and pepper.
Top off with a layer of courgettes and the remaining butter mixturee.
Spread the tomato puree evenly over the top.
Cover and bake in a microwave for 45 minutes.
Remove and sprinkle the cheese on top. 1
Return to the microwave and bake uncovered for 12 to
15 minutes till golden brown.
Serve with garlic bread.
MYSORE PAK
Ingredients
Besan powder - 1/2 cup, Powdered sugar: 1 cup, Ghee
1/2 cup, Milk - 2 tsp
Method
Melt ghee in a microwave for one minute on high.
Now mix all the ingredients in the melted ghee.
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