…you wish to prepare it for children, elderly and those who are exempt from spice. This preparation of Tamdi Bhaji requires a spice or two to accentuate the flavor and a generous amount of freshly scraped coconut to add freshness and moistness to this delectable vegetable. The vibrant and deep red of the gorgeous Rajgira, with the lacy impeccable white gratings of fresh coconut make it attractive enough to not only admire its beauty but to instantl…
…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 until rawness disappears. Add tomato puree, turmeric pwd., red chilli pwd., slit green chillies and sauté on low heat till the masala is cook…
…and freeze. To Freeze Pesto: Pour the pesto sauce in ice trays, top with olive oil, cover with cling film and freeze. Once frozen, remove the cubes, store in a zip loc bag, label with date and the weight of each cube of pesto and re-freeze. Thaw the required cubes of pesto when ready to use….
…s Mawa Cake / Irani Mawa Cake made with love in the shape of a heart and a touch of royalty. Feel the calm and soothe your senses with the sweet scent of green cardamom, aromatic rose water and rose petals. Experience the crunch of green pistachios and almonds. What can be better than to share love with every bite of this delicious Irani Mawa Cake with your Valentine, family or friends? Moist with a delicate crumb! Awesome with a cup of hot tea /…
…the jar / bottle in a dark place. Leave it undisturbed for 14 days. Do not touch, shake or open the jar / bottle. It will be fizzing and bubbling slightly as fermentation will be taking place. Open the jar on the 15th day and inspect the wine to see if the fermentation has ceased. If not allow another 3-4 days for fermentation to complete. After complete fermentation rack the wine into another jar and repeat the process a few times if necessary or…
…a preheated oven at 180C for about 15 mins. or until risen, springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean. Transfer the baked cupcakes on a cooling rack. Frost the cupcakes after they have cooled completely. Frost with Chocolate Fudge Frosting and decorate as desired. Chocolate Fudge Frosting: Ingredients: 100 gms. Dark Chocolate (coarsely chopped) 125 gms. soft unsalted Butter 100 gms. Icing Sugar 1 tsp. Vanilla Ess…
…eese and olive oil. Lightly flavored with fragrant garlic and moist with a touch of cream, it can be enjoyed as a light vegetarian meal or as a snack. Just right for children and adults, who do not like very heavy sauces and too many frills in their pasta. Whenever we like to keep our pasta light and plain, this is what we like to eat. If you are not very fond of asparagus or if it is not easily available, do not worry you can use bell peppers ins…
…dients you can make it special and unique by adding your very own personal touch. If you are away from home then it will definitely remind you of the warm comforting meals at home! 🙂 Ingredients : 100 gms. elbow Macaroni (boil till tender, pass through water & drain completely) 1 cup Milk 30 gms. Butter 25 gms. Maida/ All Purpose Flour (sieved0 100 gms. grated, Mixed Cheese (I used processed Cheddar & Mozarella) 2 tbsps. dry Mixed Italian…
…e water takes it a notch higher to make it an exquisite preparation with a touch of royalty. Since coconut is so very essential in Goan Cuisine especially in sweets, I made this beautiful Coconut Cordial. I used a little liquid glucose to help keep the coconut mixture moist and succulent. You may make it the typical traditional way if you like crunchy coconut filling. The beauty of Coconut Cordial is that it is arranged and set in little canapes o…
…e them moderately spicy, very spicy or with just a light touch of aromatic spices and herbs. Ultimately, it is all up to one’s personal taste and preference. Besides, you are free to deep fry, pan fry or grill it! The joy of experiencing and relishing a good chicken mince cutlet is the perfect balance of spices to pep up and retain the flavor of chicken. When one thinks of biting into a Chicken Mince Cutlet, you already imagine a succulent and moi…