…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 was called Fugia… it was named Pom Pom! In Pune, I have not yet come across anyone selling Fugia, so I started making my own at home whenever my family feels like eating them. The technique used to make Fugia is a little difficult & needs good practice. I used a spoon to lift the batter & low…
…priority has been my health. With Diwali around the corner, I feel it is a recipe I want to post to feel the warmth, love, vibrancy and festivities Diwali is associated with. So here is one of the barfi recipe with beetroot which is very dear to my heart. Beetroot burfi / barfi is so delicately soft and elegant to serve on your sweet festive table. It has all the sweet aromas and a treat to your taste buds with the inclusion of lush khoya / khawa,…
…ng a good biryani but this recipe works very well for me. You may find the recipe very long but actually it is so very simple if you get yourself organized. I have explained it in detail so that you will be able to cook it with ease. All the ingredients to make this tasty biryani is available in your pantry and fridge. I just cannot resist a good biryani. A biryani calls for a lot of aromatic spices and it is definitely a challenge to get a perfec…
…pe is the well loved Chicken Seekh Kabab which is very simple, quick & easy to prepare. Even a beginner will be able to mold the kabab with ease & roast/bake/grill with confidence and relish them just the way you would in a restaurant. You can even make the Kababs and freeze them to be used at short notice. If you like the flavor of smoky charcoal in your kababs then check out the Butter Chicken without the tandoor recipe or click here. Th…
…e is also a well guarded secret and many may not want to share the premium recipe. Gulab Jamun are served at all celebratory occasions and festivals and they do have a special place in the dessert platter! I have tried different combination of ingredients and have failed quite a few times. There were also occasions when the previously failed recipe when tried again turned out well. I think it depends on the quality of ingredients. Like most people…
…s really very easy & quick… While browsing through my old hand written recipes, I came across this recipe which I felt should be a part of the thanksgiving meal this year. So here is the recipe for you… We enjoyed it & I hope you will too! 😀 For Poaching the Chicken : 500 gms. Chicken Breasts (washed & cut into pieces) 1 med Onion (peeled & diced) 1 Carrot (peeled & diced) 1 stick Celery 4-5 Peppercorns 2-3 Cloves 1 Star Anise…
…is especially for all my friends, well wishers, members, followers, fellow bloggers & visitors of my blog who continue to love, support, motivate & encourage me in my quest for new recipes & sharing all my favorite, precious, tested & loved recipes! I will continue my culinary journey of bringing to you all the delectable & delicious food so that you can try out & enjoy with your loved ones.. Thank you once again …
…I just can’t express my happiness when I happened to come across Faride’s blog “AZ Cookbook” & the picture of this marvellous Zebra Cake which captivated me. Thanks Faride for inspiring me to bake this one. This pretty cake with stunning zebra stripes is an absolute winner on any occasion especially for a child’s birthday with an animal theme! It is ideal with a hot steaming cup of tea or coffee too. The zebra pattern technique is so simple…
…aroma of baking.. eagerly awaiting Christmas Day!! Enjoy & relish this Easy Rich Fruit Cake.. Merry Christmas to all the visitors of my blog! Ingredients : 500 gms Assorted Dry Fruits ½ cup fresh Orange Juice 6 tbsps. Sugar pwd./Castor Sugar 2 tbsps. Mixed Fruit Jam/Marmalade 25 gms. Candied Ginger (finely chopped) 5 tbsps. Dark Rum 1 tbsp. Vanilla Essence Zest of one Orange (outer orange skin) Zest of one Sour Lime/Lemon (outer yellow skin) 1…
…spice paste is included in traditional and classic Goan fish and sea food recipes. Shark Fish Ambot Tik, Squid Ambot Tik and Stuffed Whole Squid with Shrimp using the ambot tik spice paste are all our regular favorites. In this recipe for Fresh Bombil Ambot Tik / Bombay Duck Ambot Tik, the fish absorbs the spice paste beautifully and is so delicious. Give it a try and your palate may crave for more just the way it did for us. 🙂 Super quick, simpl…