…en to spend their vacations fruitfully! The watermelon I used to make this refreshing juice did not have many seeds so it was not a task to tackle single handedly. It was very juicy, sweet and tasty so I did not add water and added just a dash of sugar. Surprisingly, I could cut out hearts and stars with a cookie cutter. Usually, I make cut outs when the fruit is pulpy but this was an exceptional and well behaved watermelon. Even though it was ver…
…ay’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 their speciality. Banarasis have a passion for milk based drinks & sweets. During…
Strawberry milk shake is so refreshing especially during the summer season when fresh strawberries are in abundance. Adding a scoop or two of ice cream enhances the flavor and makes the milkshake thick and creamy. Everyone loves to make the most of fresh summer fruits and we are no exception. Those who do not like to eat fresh fruits in its natural form can convert them into ice creams, sorbets, sherbets, juices and milkshakes. Children get easi…
…ittle coin size patties and they taste good with ketchup or chutney. These refreshing green kababs are wonderful in burgers and can be served whenever you feel like eating them. It’s a good idea to make a batch of Hara Bhara Kabab and freeze them to be served to unexpected guests and equally handy to enjoy at short notice on busy week nights. Put your green vegetables to good use and make your weekends special. These are ideal to pack in your holi…
…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….
…the biryani. Each time I make biryani, it is never the same. It is always refreshing and has a unique and special taste. My family always looks forward to enjoying it. Here’s my Chicken Tikka Biryani recipe for you to try out and enjoy with your friends and family.. 😀 P.S: In case you are not well versed with the conventional method of slow cooking the biryani on a tawa; you can achieve good results by microwaving it. This is what I do to make in…
…ful, sweet memories of years gone by… Here is the recipe to this tasty and refreshing green chutney stuffing which is an absolute winner at every celebratory occasion just like the tantalizing rechado stuffing. Come and experience the joy of home cooking with this special Goan favorite. 😀 For the Green Chutney Stuffing : Grind the ingredients mentioned below to a thick smooth paste with minimum amount of water and place in a bowl to be used for st…
…t have fresh coconuts or coconut milk. Sometimes when we are looking for a refreshing change then I make this gravy. If you do not like coconut based curry then this is it. This fish gravy is mildly spicy and has a subtle taste of well blended spices. If you like very spicy curry then you can adjust the chilli powder according to your personal taste. It is better to allow the curry to rest awhile for the flavors to meld. If you are longing for fis…
…re innumerable ways of making this awesome salad which is so filling & refreshing. It is packed with energy in a bowl. It is ideal as a work or school lunch and excellent to serve in cute little canapés at parties. It will be a great hit especially at children’s parties. Sometimes we enjoy plain boiled chickpeas without any dressing or masalas and many a time we relish it with various combinations of vegetables & with interesting salad dre…
…reshly cubed and pureed sweet, ripe Dasseri mangoes to make this light and refreshing cheesecake. I also used homemade cream cheese. The cheesecake had the perfect texture and softness. When I opened the springform pan, the mango cheesecake looked ah-ma-zing!! The sliced wedges displayed the mango cubes embedded in the cheesecake. It looked so pretty and just melted in the mouth. I also assembled the cheesecake in a few glasses which looked so cut…