…from the recipe mentioned below. I prefer smaller cakes as they require less time to bake & are easier to unwrap & slice. We love this fruit cake with dry fruits, nuts, the subtle flavor of rum & the refreshing aroma of mixed spice. My home was filled with the sweet 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 Ass…
…ial in treating asthma, bronchitis, arthritis, diabetes & low blood pressure. It helps to prevent infections of the skin, chest & throat as the plant has vital anti-bacterial properties. It aids digestion & weight reduction. It contains vital vitamins, calcium & iron which is essential during pregnancy & lactation. Besides, it is very effective against digestive disorders & is a blood purifier. It is used in Ayurveda to pre…
…t my neighbour’s Batatachi Bhaji was super special and always will be. I miss her so… This is my humble effort and tribute to her awesome food that I got to relish and enjoy. I love my BatatachiBhajiand can’t wait to share. The magical fingers which cooked with love and in all simplicity will always be original and unique. I do hope you will give this a try… it sure is a keeper. 🙂 Ingredients: 4 med Potatoes (boiled, peeled & diced) 2 med Onio…
…unbearable and temperatures are soaring, I make an extra effort to spend less time in the kitchen and prefer quick meals. I also make sure the meal is tasty, nourishing and fulfilling. I also store ingredients which help me to prepare snacks and meals in a jiffy. Since I always keep some cooked rice in the fridge and also had some diced assorted bell peppers, I could easily prepare this simple but nutritious Assorted Bell Pepper Rice. We like our…
…t is annoying with all the hammering, drilling & all sorts of noises 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 ass…
…sting at the family dining table. Today is Thanksgiving Day in USA & a time to come together to thank & partake of a feast in the company of your family & loved ones. This is Hilda’s Touch of Spice Thanksgiving Menu just for you… Happy Thanksgiving! 😀 Quick Chicken Roast Beef Roast Apricot & Cherry Steamed Cake…
…e Eggs 1 tsp.Baking pwd. Juice of ½ Sour Lime 1 tbsp. Milk 1 tsp. Vanilla Essence ½ cup fresh thick Mango Pulp 2 tbsps. Cocoa pwd. (make a paste with milk) Procedure: Grease a bundt cake pan or any cake pan of your choice with butter and lightly dust with flour. Combine and sift maida and baking powder. Set aside. In a sufficiently large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add one egg at a time and beat well after each addition. A…
…with fresh Coconut & Goa Pyramid Jaggery), Neurios (SweetPuffs with Dessicated Coconut),Kulkuls, Kormolas, Roce Cookies, Bolinhas (Goan cookies/biscuits), RichChristmas Fruit Cake as much as I did.. I know these were laborious & time consuming but it’s good to keep the tradition alive & bring in the traditional Christmas spirit. I’m happy that I could bring to you some easy & simple modern treats as well for those who love making…
…on 24th& 25th November,2012 at Koregaon Park, Pune. There was an impressive turnout on the 25th& a great response to the festival. I saw a wide variety of cheese… the regular Cheddar, Mozarella, Gouda, Parmesan etc… the old favorites… coffee, cranberry, smoked ham, wine soaked, ash coated, wood buried cheese. The new ones introduced were Pecorino, Pepperoni, Prunes & Port Wine, Edam with Apple & Roasted Walnuts, Mango & Mint G…
…uch. It is usually enjoyed with sannas, boiled rice or bread. We like it less spicy & a little extra sour with a dash of sweetness.. Enjoy this yummy fish vindaloo like the way we do! J Ingredients : 10 Fish (Fillets or slices) (King Fish or any firm & chunky fish) 250 gms. Onions ( peeled & chopped roughly) 2 fresh Tomatoes (chopped) 1 tbsp. Cumin Seeds ½ tsp Turmeric pwd. 1 tsp. Mustard Seeds 6 dry Kashmiri Chillies (deseeded) ¼&n…