…Next add the chopped tomatoes & saute till soft. Then add all the dry spice powders & a pinch of sugar. Mix well & fry for another 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the lightly whisked eggs & gently stir once. Let the eggs settle for a few seconds & stir again to combine well. Keep stirring till eggs are scrambled. Cook to desired consistency i.e whether you like it soft or cooked till dry. Adjust salt to taste & add a sprink…
…rice dish is due to the Goda Masala. The Goda Masala is a special blend of spices. The mix includes coconut & a very important spice i.e. Dagad Phool (Black Stone Flower) which is the key ingredient which imparts an exceptional flavor to the masale bhaath. Each Maharashtrian household takes pride in preparing their own Goda Masala. This masala is also easily available in the supermarkets in Maharashtra. The authentic version is prepared…
This sweet & spicy Schezwan Dipping Sauce is a real treat for spice lovers. It can be used in many Indo Chinese food preparations too. It is excellent with tacos, momos, spring rolls, wontons.. I made some real herbed crisps & knotted sticks to go with this sauce. It was delicious & lip smacking! You may prepare a sufficiently large batch & store it for later use. It is very simple to prepare & first time cooks will find…
…a few Kerala stores in Pune too where we get freshly ground coffee & spices but I just love the spices, etc. I picked from Kumily… We just love Sambhar & cannot resist South Indian Snacks!! In my home we have it as often as we can… irrespective of breakfast, lunch, evening tea or dinner … When I am in a great cooking mood I make my own fresh masala & use it immediately. I use Everest Sambhar Masala often but make a lot of additions…
…endor prepares it too though they are a little liberal with the oil & spice. Earlier we would love to stand at the kathi cart & enjoy biting into the kathi roll, savouring the aromatic stuffing, tearing apart the wrapper & gulping Thums Up or Coke. Ohhh! Those wonderful times… While I write this, I am so very tempted to run to that cart… J Ingredients for the Dough : · 2 cups Wheat Flo…
…repared in large dekchis. The aroma of the masala with the right amount of spice used to tempt every shopper & passerby who did not intend to eat, would definitely dine or pick up a parcel ! There used to be a lot of hustle & bustle & people would await their turn for a table patiently or some would not mind standing & eating on the street. Pune is a relatively clean city even today. People would line up patiently a…
…for the love of cheese do both!! For those who love their parathas low on spice please deseed the green chillies & fry lightly before adding to the filling mix. Those who are very light on spices then eliminate either red chilli pwd. or green chillies. Adding of green chilli enhances the flavors & tastes better than red chilli pwd. You can shape parathas as you wish i.e. square, reactangle or triangle etc. Shaping parathas using your ha…
…the oil is at the right temperature at all times while frying; cold oil will turn it soggy & too hot oil may not cook the pastry through. Adjust spice to taste. You may bake them if you like .. but I fried these puffs….
…if always tastes different & unique. I like variety & the use of spices, condiments etc. in various combinations always surprise me! So today’s recipe is tangy due to the fresh Tomato. The queen of spices “Green Cardamom” adds a refreshing twist & the Curry Leaves add a distinct flavor to this dish. I enjoyed preparing this egg masala & I hope you will too. Enjoy! J Ingredients : 4 Eggs 3 med. Onions (peeled & chopped) 1 t…