…is the vast array of delightful food, desserts & cool & refreshing drinks. Today’s special post for Holi is the traditional drink… Thandai. Thandai is a refreshing & healthy drink which is savored when people are exhausted after playing with colors. A glass of thandai offers instant energy & sets the mood for playing with colors. The tradition of Thandai is prevalent in North India. Banaras/Varanasi, is the hub for Thandai & is…
Summer is the perfect time to relish cool drinks. One of the most cooling and satisfying drinks is Lassi. North India especially Punjab is famous for buttermilk and lassi. Almost every Punjabi household in the villages will have their own cows and every morning enjoy the fresh dairy produce, namely, freshly churned butter, buttermilk, curds and the ever popular sweet or salty lassi. The typical traditional lassi is usually served with a huge dol…
…and freeze. To Freeze Pesto: Pour the pesto sauce in ice trays, top with olive oil, cover with cling film and freeze. Once frozen, remove the cubes, store in a zip loc bag, label with date and the weight of each cube of pesto and re-freeze. Thaw the required cubes of pesto when ready to use….
…ing you during the summer vacation instead of fizzy and aerated commercial drinks. To make it easy to grab a healthy glass or tumbler of buttermilk; especially when we are looking for convenience, I prepare a batch of buttermilk in a large jug. Then refill it in tumblers and chill it so that my family can just pick and drink it straight from the tumbler! Besides, I use various combinations of spices and condiments to break the monotony. Above all,…
…the salad especially since my hubby loves it. The boys are happy with cold drinks, juices, ice cream and milk shakes to beat the heat but I am happy with my fruits and veggies. Salad making is so easy and it brings out the artistic side of me. Like an artist, the shape, color and texture of salad ingredients excite me. Just check out the vibrant colors … I find the Indian summer very drab and I long to see the bright refreshing greens, beautiful c…
…n the company of your friends and family. They pair well with all types of drinks. Today’s post is for those who love paneer. If you do not have a traditional tandoor then just bring out your grill pan or use your conventional oven to get it done. If you like your tikkas smoked then check out the Butter Chicken recipe. Have you tried my earlier tikka recipes? If not then do try Oven Baked Chicken Tikka & Chicken Tikka Biryani. Even though we p…
…htra and Goa. Chakliis are mostly enjoyed at tea time and also served with drinks. It is a no mess handy any time snack. It is good for school and college goers as well as working people which can help keep hunger pangs at bay. Chakli is served on the savory platter at Christmas, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dassera. It is a great idea to include it in your festive holiday gift hamper to your loved ones. This recipe for the Moong Dal Chakli is so sim…
…s of chocolate spread. I usually use Nutella in many of my sweet bakes and drinks. So this time I used the chocolate spread to bake these delicious Chocolate Swirl Banana Cupcakes and they were awesome. When they disappeared so quickly, I knew the chocolate spread was great! We love bananas and chocolate just the way many do and this combination is truly made for each other. My hubby is a chocolate lover and my kids too love it. Such a novel way t…
…ns are so juicy in a light & crispy tempura batter and pairs well with drinks. Prawn Tempura is a wonderful finger food to serve at great celebrations. There are various kinds of Tempura but Prawn / Shrimp Tempura is an absolute winner. Children who like prawns/shrimps will enjoy this preparation as it is not spicy. Try this tempura which requires very few ingredients which are easily available in your pantry. Whether you intend serving it at…
…njoy it as a snack, in a burger or in a sandwich or as a starter with your drinks! These are great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, as a mid morning snack or when you are very hungry. They are awesome as a picnic lunch or wonderful to eat while on a long journey… Chill & fry within 24 hours or freeze and use when you have unexpected guests or entertaining over a weekend. Just dig into these fresh and homemade Chicken Mince Cutlets… 😀 Ingred…