…rge open space…barbecues and grills, the flavor of charcoal permeating the food enjoyed with mugs of chilled beer or wine; especially if the weather is great. Do not worry if you do not have great open spaces or a charcoal /electric/gas fired barbecue. You can still have all the fun and enjoy it by grilling on a grill pan. This is exactly what we do when we want to enjoy grilled food at short notice. We do have a portable barbecue set which we do…
…ort food. Many a time, babies are also weaned and fed as their first solid food. It is also given to persons recuperating from illness especially from fever and cold. In Goa, the village folk like to eat their hot bowl of Pez between 10 am and 11 am. Some Goan families also like to relish it in the evenings, before dinner time. Pez is bland and tasteless by itself so you need to enjoy it with various accompaniments (tondak). We Goans love it with…
…ab’, it is already understood as ‘Royalty’. Whenever one thinks of Mughlai food, you know it has a perfect smooth blend of spices which is mild with sweet aromatic spices. Mughlai cuisine is known for its lavish use of exotic spices, 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…
There are times when we all long for comfort food which can be fixed in a jiffy. You look into your fridge and you find some leftover steamed rice and you are in no mood to make a curry or even a simple dal. Then you look into your vegetable crisper and lo and behold you have some vegetables… a few shallots, a quarter cabbage, may be some carrots and capsicum staring at you! The first thought that comes to my mind when I am too lazy to fix an el…
…ft. Special thanks to my husband Merwyn who is ever willing to capture the food in all its glory. My older son Denver is my biggest critic who helps me to improve and sharpen my cooking, baking and writing skills. I am blessed with great tasters in my family which helps me to visualize, improvise, develop, and create new recipes. Today’s post of this gorgeous Triple Chocolate Cheesecake is a true symbol of celebration of joy, happiness and success…
…rth Indian dhaba style dal and most homes in Punjab have a smoky flavor as food is cooked over wood fire. In Pune, we have quite a few authentic Punjabi dhabas which are run by Punjabis. The food is so delicious and awesome. Today’s recipe is Dal Tadka which is also popularly known as Tadka Dal/Dal Tarka, is healthy, hearty, beautifully textured, smoky flavored Indian preparation which is loved by many. Like most people who love dal, we too love i…
…res it. Dried methi leaves (Kasuri methi) is widely used in many wonderful food preparations. In Mumbai (Maharashtra) it is grown near the sea in the sandy tracks & is known as Samudra Methi. These are sold in very small bunches & are very tender. The only tedious part is that you have to pick the leaves which is time consuming. Today’s recipe is very simple, easy & quick to prepare & a great combination too. Moong dal is very ligh…
…cal tastes…so they can be made using beef, lamb, chicken pork, fish and seafood, or even vegetarian, using mixed vegetables, potato, sweet potato, soya granules/chunks, tofu, paneer, etc. Kababs can be roasted in a clay tandoor or grilled on a grill pan, electric oven, charcoal grill, etc. Cuts of meat or even ground meat can be used to prepare kababs. Kababs can be served as an appetizer with cocktails along with a dip/chutney or as a side with I…
This chutney spread was a winner at my food outlet “Pick-a-Bite.” I dedicate this Sandwich Spread to my good friend Venita. Vini always patronized & appreciated my food. She has been a great source of encouragement. Try this delicious sandwich – a good vegetarian dry lunch or evening snack. J Ingredients : ½ bunch fresh Coriander 1/4 bunch fresh Mint ½ cup fresh Coconut ½ tsp. Cumin seeds 3 cloves Garlic 2 green Chillies 1 sprig Curry Leaves…
…n Pune… you name it & we have it!! Most of the restaurants serve great food, priced reasonably & offer good service. They are spacious & clean as well. It is very rare that restaurants do not live up to our expectations in Pune. Today’s post is actually long overdue! I make this dish quite often at home & every time we are excited about it. This is a great one pot meal which can be fixed within minutes with a little pre-preparation…