…he base of this gravy which brings in the smooth and tangy flavor. Fish in yoghurt gravy is so delicious that you can enjoy it with rice as well as with any of your favorite Indian bread. We like it with bread, laadi pav or crusty bread. It tastes good when soaked up in this yummy gravy. I usually prepare this gravy when I do not have fresh coconuts or coconut milk. Sometimes when we are looking for a refreshing change then I make this gravy. If y…
…f you prefer it extra cold. Tips & Suggestions : Do not use sour curds/yoghurt to prepare lassi. Select quality fruits which are without blemish and the skin should be yellow and smooth. Depending on the thickness of the lassi you desire, add or reduce the quantity of milk. For rich & creamy lassi, use full fat milk, curds/yoghurt. It is better to use fresh mangoes, preferably when they are in season but you may use tinned/packaged mango p…
…(Black Salt) Chaat Masala pwd. Assembling the Dahi Vadas : Whisk the dahi/yoghurt/curds till creamy and smooth. If it is too thick, add some water; not too much. It should be of dropping saucy consistency. Add enough sugar and mix to dissolve. Add salt to taste. Pour a layer of sweet dahi/yoghurt/curds in a deep serving bowl. Arrange the soft vadas over it and pour the remaining dahi over them. Make sure you cover them completely. Chill in the fr…
…the fiery spicy gravy. Some people do not like their misal with the curds/yoghurt/dahi but we love it. I wanted to share this wonderful recipe since a very long time but I wonder why it took so long… anyways better late than never! How about trying & enjoying this awesome misal with pav? I’m sure you will relish Maharashtra’s most famous & popular dish. This is especially for all fiery spice lovers… 😀 Ingredients : Matki(Moth)/Tarri/Kat/A…
…ttermilk then adjust the consistency with enough water. Use full fat curds/yoghurt for a rich and creamy taste. To achieve a perfectly balanced flavor, add spices and condiments in moderation to the buttermilk/taak/mattha/chaas. Procedure : Whisk the fresh curds/yoghurt in the blender to make it smooth and creamy and then add enough water to thin it. Give it a quick churn once again. Pour it in a sufficiently deep pot/pan/bowl/jug. Add the prepare…
…hould be tender and not fibrous. It is also important to use quality curds/yoghurt and well balanced spices. Today’s Oven Baked Chicken Tikka is super delicious even though it is prepared using an electric oven. Like all tikkas, it can be served with a spicy green chutney, sliced onions, mint leaves and a squeeze of fresh lime/lemon or with a green salad. It is perfect to serve your guests at a celebration party as finger food with cocktails/mockt…
…led & finely chopped) 2-3 Tomatoes (finely chopped) 1 bowl fresh Curds/Yoghurt (well beaten & smooth) Chaat Masala to taste Salt to taste 1 bowl Green Chutney (Chutneys for Chaat) 1 bowl Meethi Chutney(Chutneys for Chaat) 1 bowl fine thin Nylon Sev 1 bowl fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped) Assembling of Dahi Ragda Puri : Punch a hole on top of each of the pani puris. Place 6 puris on each serving plate. Stuff each puri with a little bit of r…
…dried fruit and nuts. It is also rich due to the extensive use of curds or yoghurt, milk and cream. Hence Mughlai food is aromatically spicy and rich. Today’s recipe has all the ingredients and frills associated with royalty. This exquisite dish can be served to celebrate a grand occasion or just to dwell in the sheer joy of happiness. If you are counting calories throughout the week then you can treat yourself perhaps on a relaxing weekend or on…
…king in minutes! 😀 Ingredients : 500 gms. chilled, thick & creamy Curd/Yoghurt (must not be sour) ½ cup cold Milk or Water (I prefer milk) 5 tbsps. Sugar or to taste ½ tsp. fresh Green Cardamom pwd. ¼ tsp. fresh Nutmeg pwd. (optional) A few strands of Saffron (optional) 3 tbsps. A mix of Almonds & Pistachios; slivered or chopped (optional) A small bowl – Clotted Cream (Balai) 2 to 3 cubes of Ice per glass Procedure: Combine thick chi…
…; relished whenever you feel like having a cool refreshing drink!! 😀 Ingredients : 1 Kiwi (peeled & roughly chopped) 8 fresh ripe Strawberries (rinsed, hulled & roughly chopped) 1 ripe Banana (peeled & chopped) ½ cup fresh creamy Curds/Yoghurt ¼ cup fresh Milk (optional) 1 tbsp. Honey Procedure : Place the kiwi, strawberries, banana, curds/yoghurt, milk in a blender with a few ice cubes & blend well until thick, smooth & creamy…