…hem. They make a great appetizer or finger food at parties. It is good for children as an anytime snack or even as a mid morning snack at school. It is a light meal for weight watchers as well. If you prefer them vegetarian then they are loaded with vitamins but you can add an element of proteins by including chicken, sea food, egg omelettes or any of your favorite meats. If you are considering a family get together or a fun weekend with family or…
…ow about sweet & wholesome fritters which are equally good for growing children, adults, athletes, elderly or even persons who are recovering from an illness. Here’s to Bananas… Just enjoy & relish fritters because you love them & feel like eating them!! 😀 Ingredients : 2 cups Maida (Refined Flour) 2 tbsps. Rawa (Sooji) 3 ripe Bananas ¼ cup Milk (room temperature) or enough to mix to thick batter ½ tsp. Baking pwd. ½ tsp. Vanilla Essen…
…wn special stuffing… just the way you like it. It is also a fun way to get children involved in the activity during their school vacations or on weekends. The braiding is so interesting too. You can have savory or sweet stuffing/filling. It is a great teatime snack or even enjoy as a light lunch or dinner meal along with a salad. It can be served as a party or any time snack. I baked this braided bread with two different stuffing – pork chilli fry…
…ni cutlets; they are excellent both ways. It is a great any time snack for children too. I love these cutlets & prepare them quite often for lunch boxes as well. Thought of sharing my version with you, so that you too could share my happiness… Enjoy 😀 Ingredients : 3 med. Potatoes (boiled, peeled & lightly mashed without lumps) ½ cup fresh Green peas (boiled till just tender) ¼ fresh Sweet Corn (boiled till tender) 1 fresh Carrot (peeled &…
…llop of herbed butter or cream. The preparation is quick & simple too. Children love these Hasselback Potatoes very much. I hope you will love this recipe as well. Enjoy! 😀 Ingredients : 4-6 Potatoes 6 fresh Garlic Cloves (sliced) Oil for drizzling Mixed Italian dry Herbs 4 tbsps. Buttter(Amul) or unsalted Butter Parmesan Cheese or Cheddar Cheese (grated) Salt to taste Procedure : Wash the potatoes well & wipe them dry. As per your prefere…
…ghtly crispy & delightfully soft in the centre which can be enjoyed by children as well as adults. You can even pack this as a mid morning snack at school or work. It is great for new mothers who may be tired or running short of time if you have to catch up on too many household chores. Besides, it is a breeze for bachelors too, as the egg mixture can be prepared in a jiffy & pan fried quickly. So say Yes to this fresh hot Breakfast from t…
…eaned & marinated & use it at short notice. It is ideal for little children as it is mildly flavored with aromatic spices. Most kids enjoy this sumptuous pulao. It is wonderful to serve this pulao at parties, on Sundays & holidays or even in your tiffin box. If you have a lot of chores & things to do on a holiday then it is just right to prepare this pulao for lunch with your favorite raita. Well, it is an excellent one pot meal! A…
…ed salad on a hot summer day. The bow tie shape is also very attractive to children & is great to serve at a child’s party. You may even serve it in canapés. Do try out this delicious pasta salad & I’m sure you will be wanting more… 😀 Ingredients : 3 cups Farfalle (Bow Tie) Pasta (cooked as per directions) 1 can flaked Tuna with oil 1 small (diced) Yellow Bell Pepper (discard the pith & seeds) 1 small (diced) Red Bell Pepper (discard t…
…h ice cream. Today’s post is this delectable fudgy chocolate brownie which children as well as adults will enjoy. It is a great comfort food rich in chocolate which you can bake & relish with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream or any of your favorite ice cream. Brownies are ideal on a cold winter day or a rainy day … just bake & enjoy in the comfort of your home with a warm glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee. Surprise your kids & fam…
…sweet, fermented deep fried bread. They are soft & spongy round balls. Children will definitely love the taste.They are very delicious & are a perfect accompaniment to curries especially with vindaloo, sorpotel & baffat. They taste good if eaten plain as well. I had this recipe when I was new to cooking. I had joined a library & happened to come across this recipe for Fugia in a magazine & noted it down. I did not know that it…