…s you especially when its raining heavily in the monsoons & when it is cold & gloomy in the winter months. Enjoying hot samosas with your favorite spicy & tangy chutney with hot cups of aromatic tea is something to be experienced. The samosa is a great show stopper at parties especially at a child’s party! … Not to forget kitty parties & all celebratory parties… The joy of making your very own samosa even though it may be a l…
…atleast once a week. I need this fast food when it is raining.. when it is cold & chill.. in fact it is welcome any time!! It is great coupled with a cup of my favorite Masala Chai or Adrakwali Chai. It is easy to buy from a cart but easier & wholesome if made at home. So here is my version of this popular special Puneri fast food.. Enjoy! J Ingredients for the Filling : 4 med. Potatoes ½ tsp. Cumin Seeds ½ tsp. Mustard…
…will love making for your family especially on Valentine’s Day. Enjoy this cold, creamy treat and be cool throughout summer. Relish this pure, simple, fresh and truly divine Fresh Strawberry Ice cream… 😀 Ingredients : 500 ml. Milk 200 gms. Sugar 35 gms. Corn Flour 3 Eggs (lightly beaten) (optional) ½ tsp. Salt 175 gms. fresh heavy Cream 3 cups fresh Strawberries (wash, remove leaves,chop/slice roughly) ½ cup Sugar ½ Lime or Lemon Juice ½ tsp. Vani…
…the onset of monsoons… as the sky darkens with thick grey clouds & the cold winds blow… there is a nip in the air… the first drops of rain hit the earth & you get the heady aroma of the soil… you know it’s time for the rain gods to pour an abundance of heavy showers… The entire Konkan belt receives heavy lashings of rain in the 3-4 months of the monsoon season. During the rainy season, the seas are choppy & the weather is stormy. The f…
The weather in Pune is chilly & cold in the nights. When there is a nip in the air or when it is raining heavily in the monsoons, we always want to reach for a hot cup of tea or coffee & want to have something hot & spicy like samosas, batata vadas or pakoras but then on second thoughts you may change your mind & want to reach out for healthy snacks. Well, biting into hot, steamy momos/dimsums with a lip smacking chutney/dipping…
…pakoras are just divine with a hot cup of tea in the heavy monsoons & cold winter months. If you like your pakoras very spicy then retain the seeds. For those who love their chillies but prefer them mild… just fill your stuffing in the empty shells without the seeds! Whichever way you prefer, they taste so good & definitely bring your tastebuds alive. These pakoras oozing with cheese are great to serve as finger eats at cocktail par…
…50 gms. Maida (Refined Flour) 175 gms. Butter (chilled) 1tbsp. Sugar 1 Egg Cold Water to bind For the Egg Wash : Whisk one egg with 2 tbsps. water. Brush over latticed tops of banana tarts and bake to get a lovely shine on the crust. Preparation of Short Crust Pastry Dough : In a sufficiently large bowl, rub butter into flour to resemble bread crumbs. Mix in sugar, egg and just enough water, if necessary to bind into a crumbly dough. Roll the doug…
…038; reserve ¼ cup of the liquid. Refresh the blanched vegetables in cold water & drain. Chop the carrots & french beans finely & the cauliflower in tiny florets. Keep aside. Preparation of the White Sauce : Melt butter in a pan on low heat. Add the flour & mix with the butter. Stir carefully till the rawness of the flour disappears but do not allow the flour to change colour. Take the pan off the…
…ses associated with renovation. My head is heavy with the noise & the cold I’m suffering from & I’m finding it difficult battling the runny nose. My fever has subsided but I am feeling very weak. My bones are aching & this piercing pain in my ribs & my chest is not any better with this irritating cough. The table on the side of my bed is cluttered with an assortment of medication, throat soothers & balms. My tongue is blan…
…isins & stir. Adjust sugar according to desired sweetness. Cook further on simmer to desired consistency. Serve hot or cold with few strands of saffron. Enjoy this sweet treat !…