…al Maharashtrian desserts/sweet dish which is not served at the end of the meal but as a part of the main meal. In Maharashtra Holi is known as Rangapanchami (festival of colors) & is celebrated with Puran Poli & Katachi Amti (spicy curry). The preparation of a perfect Puran Poli is considered a highly skilled task… an art!! This Puran Poli is healthy to eat & easy to prepare. I just love this traditional & authentic poli with thes…
This pulao is a quick one pot meal. It is ideal for your tiffin box or can be prepared within minutes if you are running short of time to prepare an elaborate meal. It is delicious & healthy too. It was one of those days when I was not in a mood to cook many dishes so I prepared this pulao in a pressure cooker & it was ready so quickly. It was simple & tasty hence I thought I should post this for you to try out… Enjoy! J Ingredien…
This hearty spaghetti with mince sauce is an easy & delicious meal. My nephew Keith & his lovely wife Diya gifted us this wonderful box of three selected cheeses & semi dried tomatoes. I used this delicious herb garlic semi dried tomatoes & vintage cheddar for this delectable preparation. It was a very satisfying meal which we enjoyed at lunch … Ingredients : · 2 cups Spaghetti…
…they prefer hot & very spicy misal. To many, misal pav is an important meal which takes care of their daily dietary needs. In Pune, we have several way side stalls, small eateries & restaurants serving their very own signature preparation. Misal Pav is an extremely simple, easy & quick meal. The addition of dahi/yoghurt to the misal helps to cool down the fiery spicy gravy. Some people do not like their misal with the curds/yoghurt/dah…
…short notice. They are so handy in the heavy monsoon season… you can fix a meal effortlessly within minutes & it will look like an elaborate one pot meal on your dining table! You can use it to prepare so many delicious savory dishes. When I was a little girl & spent summer vacations in Goa, I accompanied my mum to the weekly markets… the Anjuna Market on Wednesdays, the Mapusa Market on Fridays & the Calangute Market on Saturdays. I u…
…ed & julienned vegetables in the fridge so it is handy to fix a quick meal especially when one is hungry. Working people, bachelors & homemakers will find it easy to dish out a tasty meal in minutes. In Pune, we get these lovely thin Dragon Noodles which I used to make this wonderful dish. We enjoyed these Egg Hakka Noodles with Chicken Pineapple Oriental which I posted yesterday. Do try this recipe.. Bon appétit ! Ingredients : 2…
…t you could use mince meat, sausage meat or seafood if you so prefer. This meal is so tasty & healthy… the combination of cheese & fresh green spinach in pasta shells is so flavorful & divine. It is a superb one pot meal & excellent at a pot luck… or even at brunch / dinner with crusty bread. This casserole will steal the show at any party as the vibrant colors… red marinara sauce, green spinach, white shells & cheese will attr…
…y tasty addition to your sumptuous lunch or dinner. It can be enjoyed as a meal in a tiffin box too. It is a wonderful light meal & a refreshing chilled salad on a hot summer day. The bow tie shape is also very attractive to children & is great to serve at a child’s party. You may even serve it in canapés. Do try out this delicious pasta salad & I’m sure you will be wanting more… 😀 Ingredients : 3 cups Farfalle (Bow Tie) Pasta (cooked…
…& take pride in serving bhakri as a part of a traditional & rustic meal. Keeping alive the culture & tradition of rural Indian villages is the theme which is followed & promoted at quite a few wedding & party venues too. Many Indians are bringing back the traditional meals back to their dining tables & many have retained it in their homes for years. Bhakri will always have a special place in the list of Indian breads. So he…
…It is during this time that dried fish products come in handy to prepare a meal. Goans just cannot do without their daily portion of fish! What about you? Dried shrimp is also locally known as Javala in Mumbai. It can be cooked & served instantly. Today’s preparation is very simple, quick & very delicious. You can prepare innumerable dishes with dried shrimp & prawns throughout the year but to enjoy this dried shrimp chilli fry with ho…