…any vinegar you like. It is rarely possible to use traditional methods of cooking and baking in urban settlements and also due to time constraints one prefers to use modern and quick methods. I use a lot of pressure cooking which not only saves time and energy but does give exceptional results. My family does enjoy and relish the food I serve up. Even though I have used ginger and garlic paste; I sometimes use bruised ginger and crushed garlic. Y…
…cup each fresh Coriander & Mint Leaves (chopped) A pinch – Sugar ½ cup Cooking Oil/Pure Ghee Salt to taste To prepare the Gravy : Heat oil/ghee in a sufficiently large & deep pan/dekchi/pot. Add the whole spices. Let it splutter/crackle. Remove the fried whole spices from the oil. Let it cool. Tie in a muslin cloth bundle/potli and set aside to be used later. Reduce heat, add the ginger-garlic paste. Saute for a few seconds on low heat unt…
…hinly sliced) 2 fresh Green Chilles (minced) 2 tbsps. Sesame Oil/Olive Oil/Cooking Oil A sprinkling of Pepper pwd. Salt to taste Water as required Garnishing Suggestions : Freshly chopped coriander leaves, spring onion greens, lemon wedges, basil leaves, finely sliced chillies. Procedure : Marinate washed and drained fillets of fish with ginger-garlic paste, turmeric pwd, lime juice, and salt for about 15-20 mins. Arrange each marinated fish fille…
…e, 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 which help…
…matic spices, dry fruits, milk & eggs in various dishes and methods of cooking like steaming, baking, pan cooking, makes their cuisine very unique. For me, Parsi food is sumptuous & irresistible! Today’s recipe is the very popular & well loved Chicken Farcha. Even though it is a crispy deep fried chicken it is not very oily like other deep fried snacks. You do not have to fry the chicken pieces for too long simply because the chicken i…
…s. I have to say that I am partial to this shape of fanned out layers on a festive celebratory platter. Usually, we like to enjoy it with a cup of tea and as a snack with green chutney which we like. I will post the recipe later. So here is the recipe for you which I am happy to share. Add this gorgeous Khasta Punjabi Mathri to your gift hamper with all your sweet goodies which I am sure will be much appreciated. Serve it on your festive sweet goo…
…you can try it out & include it in your Christmas spread or during the festive week… 😀 Ingredients : 1 kg. Whole Chicken 5 small Potatoes (washed & halved with skin) For the Marinade : 3 tbsps. fresh Ginger-Garlic Paste 2 tsps. Red Chilli pwd. ½ tsp. Black Pepper pwd. ¼ tsp. Turmeric pwd. 3 tbsps. Olive Oil Juice of 1 Sour Lime Salt to taste For the Stuffing : 2 cups Bread Crumbs 1 cup Grated Cheese 100 gms. Butter 1 cup freshly chopped Co…
…Chandrakala is another popular sweet/mithai which is prepared to celebrate festive occasions in India. Chandra means “Moon’ and Kala means “Art”. The finished pastry with the encased or sandwiched filling resembles the moon. You can even fold it into a half moon just like you would a gujiya, karanji or nevri. The edges of the stuffed pastry are folded artistically to make it look dainty and gorgeous hence the name Chandrakala or Artistic Moon! Man…
…ortcrust pastry. These little colourful coconut baskets look so pretty and festive on the Christmas platter and gorgeous on the sweet table. This simple coconut cordial is easy but looks extra special when converted into little baskets. To simplify the task of arrangement, it can be set like a normal coconut barfi and cut into desired shapes and pieces. If you intend using colors like the way I did it is better to keep the colors pale / pastel to…
It is so much more fun to make festive holiday cut out cookies /biscuits especially at Easter, Christmas and Halloween. Sugar cookies are so simple, easy and pretty. It brings together families, friends and creates a happy positive feeling. It is a great activity for children and they are ever willing to help in making these cut out cookies and always look forward to frost and decorate with creative designs. I baked these beautiful sugar cookies…