…y but favoured the golden crisp fried with that awesome crunch. Before the kids came along, my hubby also preferred the fried ones and later given a choice, the kids too opted for the fried ones. Recently, a month ago to be precise; I suddenly had a craving for the Fresh Bombil Ambot Tik! It so happened that we got carried away at the fish market when we saw very fresh Bombil. As usual, I segregated the lot according to size for the fried ones and…
…ed with my Traditional Christmas recipes and later moved on to new festive recipes. I had too many Christmas recipes to post and before I realised, it was Christmas and a tad late. Due to my health issues, I could not post during the year. I completely forgot about many of my recipes until now. I thought I had lost all my photos but thank God I found them after a frantic search. All bloggers will agree that festive season begins earlier for us. So…
…and then cooked.I just relish it with the addition of potatoes and you bet kids will love it too. I have a lot to thank my maid Maltibai who served us well and took really good care of my kids just as her own. She had 5 daughters and they too helped to serve us better. I love the flavor of garlic and the fresh green chillies in this methi ani batata bhaji. It does take the flavor of the finished dish a notch higher. I suggest you give my recipe a…
…cute fruity soft toys on sale as souvenirs of time spent there or just for kids to cuddle and play with. It is here that we picked an array of goodies and among them 2 jars 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 l…
…kids to keep them creatively active and busy. They are awesome to serve at kids’ birthday parties and even better as thank you giveaways. Like all biscuits and cookies they are so handy and non-messy. When you are busy with chores simply dip into your cookie jar and help yourself to it. Wonderful as a mid-morning snack and good to pack in your kids tiffin boxes. Make a batch over the weekend and will save you a lot of time when you are busy and in…
…tard, cake and fruits. You can also serve this as an after school treat as kids are really very hungry and this does help to take care of their wholesome nutrition. If you, your family, kids, friends or guests love cake, custard, jelly and fruits then just go ahead and give them this superb treat and I’m sure there will be no leftovers!! … 😀 Ingredients for Assembling the Trifle Pudding : Sliced Sponge Cake (make your own or store bought) Prepared…
…t smudged but the pages have turned brittle and yellow with age. My school recipes have always been a success and I am proud that I took good care of it. It has survived all calamities and is going strong! I am eternally grateful to my alma mater “St Anne’s High School, Pune.”My school gave me so much at little or no cost. All extra-curricular activities for an all round development which was not only primary but essential for the growth of studen…
…ilda’s Touch of Spice.” This is my sincere & humble effort to share my recipes with my family, friends and all food lovers. I hope beginners, interested and enthusiastic people will truly benefit from the recipes I will be putting up on “Hilda’s Touch of Spice.” P.S : Your comments and e-mails are welcome and I will try my best to give a prompt reply. Sometimes, due to technical difficulties or busy schedules, it might not be possible f…
…nergy and time, you should give it a try. Pesto can be used in innumerable recipes; just give vent to your creativity and you will be not only be surprised but proud with your creation! Try this recipe and you will realize how easy it is to make this delicious pesto in a jiffy! 😀 Ingredients : 200 gms. fresh Basil Leaves 1/3 cup Walnuts (lightly dry roasted) 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil ¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese 5 cloves Garlic 1/3 tsp. Black…
…Chick pea flour / Besan has proteins which is good for everyone especially kids. It is really nice to pack in your kids tiffins as they need enough energy during school hours if they actively participate in sports activities. I have been thinking of posting this recipe since quite some time now but had forgotten about it. Just yesterday, I happened to pass by the Sindhi Mithai shops and Sev Barfi came to my mind. Before I forget again, I thought i…