…love for Kashmiri chillies, Fish & Seafood. He expressed his love for Indian cuisine & his hometown Calcutta. A chef with a radiant smile and a sparkle in his eyes. He expressed his quest to create new & modern dishes with Indian spices and to bring freshness to his art as he considers himself an artist. He did not hesitate to take a picture with me & I was deeply touched by his humility. Well, I had a great time and intend to use…
…pecially in Maharashtra it is cooked as a vegetable/subzi & eaten with Indian breads (rotis, phulkas & bhakris). The chicken medallions with saffron sauce & colorful veggies is very nutritious, healthy & delicious! This recipe is elaborate but if you are organized in your pre-preparation then it is really very easy & quick… While browsing through my old hand written recipes, I came across this recipe which I felt should be a pa…
…d at dhabas (roadside eateries) and small restaurants specialized in North Indian, Mughlai and Pakistani cuisine. Mincemeat or ground meat and green peas are made for each other and make a great combination with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, mace and nutmeg. The kinds of aromatic spices used may differ in combination and quantity depending on personal taste or cuisine. The Goan preparation has a few aromatic spices and vinegar i…
Rasam is an integral part of South Indian cuisine. A South Indian meal is incomplete without rasam and it occupies an important place in a thali meal. Rasam is a thin soup which can be enjoyed plain or combined with rice, dal, sambhar and curds (dahi). It is deliciously tangy with an element of spiciness and sweetness. You can customize it according to one’s palate. It is comforting and helps combat bouts of cold. If you are recuperating from fe…
…paration of Tendli. It is a great side dish with chapattis, phulkas or any Indian bread. It can be enjoyed with rice & curry too. Do try this light & healthy Goan Tendli Bhaji & I’m sure you will relish it … 😀 Ingredients : 250 gms. Tendli (Ivy Gourd) 2 med. Onions (peeled & finely sliced) 1 Red Tomato (finely cubed) (optional) ¼ tsp. Mustard Seeds ¼ tsp. Cumin Seeds ½ tsp. Red Chilli Powder 1 tsp. Turmeric Powder 1 tsp. Coriander…
…is sticky. But it is very tasty if prepared well. This recipe is a typical Indian preparation & it tastes amazing with the phulkas to go with it. Ingredients : ½ kg Bhindi 2 med. size Tomatoes (chopped finely) 2 med. size Onions (chopped finely) 2 Green Chillies (finely chopped) 4 cloves of Garlic (finely chopped) ¼ tsp. Red Chilli pwd. 1 tsp. Sauf (Fennel seeds) 1 tsp. Cumin seeds ( Jeera) ½ tsp. Cumin seeds (roasted & pwd.) ½ tsp. Turm…
…utneys to top it with. To relish & savour the delectable varieties of Indian Chaat & enhance the flavor, I would like to present you with these three essential chutneys which will give you a great Chaat experience.. J Sweet Tamarind Date Chutney (Meethi Imli Khajur Chutney) Just a dash of this sweet-tart chutney, spread over chaat raises the flavor by leaps & bounds. This zesty & tangy dip adds a new dimension to any fried Indi…
…Chinese, Korean, Japanese and European cuisines. They are also popular in Indian cooking too. Mushrooms are easy & quick to cook and pairs well with meats and vegetables. Fresh Green Peas are nutritious and healthy. They are relatively low in calories. They are rich in health benefiting phyto-nutrients, minerals, B-complex, vitamins A, C & K, and anti-oxidants. Besides, they are also an excellent source of folic acid and phytosterols whic…
…et to click pictures quite often. Sheera or Suji Halwa is so popular among Indian desserts and is mostly enjoyed at breakfast or at tea time. It is a must offering at puja and also many celebratory functions. Pineapple Sheera is loved by many and is very popular in most Indian homes. Pleasantly sweet, tangy and fruity; Pineapple Sheera is so very delicious and looks beautiful in all its golden glory. To make the Sheera, suji /rava / semolina /rula…
…& relish. My hubby loves ladoos, burfis & all types of traditional Indian mithai but when it is ladoos I have to consider preferences & hence end up making quite a few types. This is one ladoo which I have a preference for. I remember watching so many of my friends & neighbours over the years making different types of ladoos… each one having their own unique procedure for it. Some of the people I know would be making several dozens…