…di which gives you the much needed warmth. During the monsoons, it is this comfort food that makes you feel cozy. In summer when your appetite is at its lowest, this one pot meal is a delight, mingled with curds. When you are down with fever, or have a stomach ache or just feel under the weather, it is this magic food which soothes you. The khichdi prepared in rural households & the villages of India is the most soul satisfying. The people are…
…cake for my 5th Blog Anniversary. It is a pleasure to share all the lovely food that excites me; especially all the Goan food that we relish each day and with enthusiasm look forward to share many more. Even though we love all cuisines and I keep posting them; Goan Cuisine tops the list for us. How many of my Goan recipes have you tried till date? Do continue to visit and try out if you haven’t as yet. My journey of food blogging has just begun… i…
…le too. Try this ultimate treat with loads of cheese if you prefer. A true comfort food which will never fail you at lunch or dinner and a very satisfying meal in a bowl especially when it is homemade because with just a few ingredients you can make it special and unique by adding your very own personal touch. If you are away from home then it will definitely remind you of the warm comforting meals at home! 🙂 Ingredients : 100 gms. elbow Macaroni…
…t while I had my very own food venture called “Pick-a-Bite”. It was a fast food and Goan food outlet. The food we served had my own touch and a special twist to it. Now I am a full time home maker and dedicate myself to a lot of cooking and baking. I also indulge in my other hobby, of making candles. It was in early 2011 that my younger son suggested I begin blogging so that I could share my recipes with everyone. I don’t know why I did not start…
…n enjoying Parsi food ever since I was a child & I just love it! Parsi food is not only simple but exotic in its simplicity. Parsis love to eat & relish good food. Their cooking has that combination of subtle & delicate flavoring of spices – which is almost considered a divine art…Their food preparations are so delicious & mouth watering. The use of sweet aromatic spices, dry fruits, milk & eggs in various dishes and methods of…
…lish other delicacies too. Besides, we have always enjoyed authentic Parsi food at Parsi weddings & Navjote. You won’t believe this but I must share with you…for me the most soul satisfying experience of Parsi food has been in ‘Jehangir Nursing Home’ in Pune before the hospital was taken over by ‘Apollo Hospitals.’ The hospital was run by the Parsi Trust. It lived up to its name… it was truly a home. The food served was of Five Star quality &a…
…ng the Fish Biryani : Soak saffron in warm milk & crush it. Mix liquid food color in a little water. (Mix both colors separately). In a casserole or a deep pan, assemble the fish biryani by alternating layers of rice with the fish masala. The final layer should be plain rice. On the final layer sprinkle the reserved fried onions, some chopped coriander & mint leaves & some lime juice. Now sprinkle crushed saffron along with milk. Then…
…comes to my mind when I am too lazy to fix an elaborate meal and want some comfort food is Fried Rice. Voila! Within minutes it is ready and I am very thrilled that there are no leftovers. This means there is no clutter in the fridge & it is time to replenish with fresh stock. So here is a super quick vegetable fried rice recipe which you will love. 😀 Ingredients : 4 cups cooked White Rice (preferably kept in the fridge overnight) 4 fresh Shal…
…or gallis of every city/town/village of India. The strong aromas of street food is enticing. It is fascinating & exciting to watch the street food vendor (bhaiyya) assemble swiftly & with great ease a plate of chaat with its colorful assortment of spices & chutneys. Nevertheless, the taste of Chaat is just unforgettable & just a plate won’t do… you always crave for more! It is welcome especially during summer. So just try this out…
…so great for working people and bachelors. How about making this wonderful comfort food? It is raining and a cold wind is blowing outside in this part of the world. To keep us warm and cozy I made this piping hot and fresh Chicken Fried Rice for us. If you have leftover rice and wondering what to do with it then convert it into fried rice! 😀 Ingredients : 4 cups cooked White Rice (preferably kept in the fridge overnight) 2 cups boiled Chicken (shr…