…is sticky. But it is very tasty if prepared well. This recipe is a typical Indian preparation & it tastes amazing with the phulkas to go with it. Ingredients : ½ kg Bhindi 2 med. size Tomatoes (chopped finely) 2 med. size Onions (chopped finely) 2 Green Chillies (finely chopped) 4 cloves of Garlic (finely chopped) ¼ tsp. Red Chilli pwd. 1 tsp. Sauf (Fennel seeds) 1 tsp. Cumin seeds ( Jeera) ½ tsp. Cumin seeds (roasted & pwd.) ½ tsp. Turm…
…As the name suggests, these wonderfully spiced prawns are stir fried with Indian spices in a kadhai or wok. In ancient times metal or clay pots, pans & woks were used for cooking. The whole process of cooking took place on raw coal, charcoal, clay or wood fired ovens & stoves. Now we want to get back to the old process of cooking utensils & ways of cooking & baking as we realize the quality of flavors are much better. Modern techn…
…xperience. This place is just unforgettable! On my return I was on a South Indian food spree. So here is my tribute to Kerala & my love for South Indian food & snacks. This recipe is especially for you to try it out & I’m sure you will love it the way I do! J Ingredients : For the Masala : 5 med. Potatoes (boiled, peeled, cubed/or roughly mashed) 4 med. Onions (peeled & sliced thinly) 5-6 fresh Green Chillies (finely minced/sli…
…utneys to top it with. To relish & savour the delectable varieties of Indian Chaat & enhance the flavor, I would like to present you with these three essential chutneys which will give you a great Chaat experience.. J Sweet Tamarind Date Chutney (Meethi Imli Khajur Chutney) Just a dash of this sweet-tart chutney, spread over chaat raises the flavor by leaps & bounds. This zesty & tangy dip adds a new dimension to any fried Indi…
…ip smacking dal in the comfort of your home with rotis, naans, rice or any Indian bread. Ingredients : 1 cup whole Urad Dal 1med. Onion (peeled & finely chopped) 3 fresh Green Chillies (finely chopped) 3 tbsps. Rajma (Kidney Beans) 1 inch piece fresh Ginger (scraped & finely chopped) 1 tsp. Garlic paste 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds ½ tsp. Coriander pwd. ½ tsp. Red Chilli pwd. ½ tsp. Garam Masala pwd. ½ tsp. Turmeric pwd. 1 fresh red Tomato (pureed)…
Kulfi is an unchurned eggless Indian ice-cream which can be made throughout the year but especially enjoyed during summer. You do not even need an ice cream maker to make kulfi. Traditionally, pure, rich & creamy milk is boiled down to reduce to half the amount. Various nuts& flavors are added to enhance the taste of the kulfi. The popular flavors of kulfi are malai (plain creamy), elaichi (cardamom), pista, badam (almond), kesar/jaffran…
…& relish. My hubby loves ladoos, burfis & all types of traditional Indian mithai but when it is ladoos I have to consider preferences & hence end up making quite a few types. This is one ladoo which I have a preference for. I remember watching so many of my friends & neighbours over the years making different types of ladoos… each one having their own unique procedure for it. Some of the people I know would be making several dozens…
…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….
…happy to share this lovely recipe with all you lovely people who visit my blog .. Enjoy! J Ingredients for the Mince Filling : 250 gms. Chicken Mince 3 med. Onions (peeled & finely minced) 4 fresh Green Chillies (deseeded & minced) 1 large Red Tomato (blanched, peeled, deseeded & finely chopped) 2 tbsps. fresh Garlic (chopped) 1 tbsp. fresh Ginger (grated) 2 tbsps. Coriander pwd. ½ tsp. Sugar (optional) 2 tsps. Sugarcane Vin…
…lish 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 tsp. dry Mixed Spice 2 tbsps. Refined Flour for coating the dry…