…lebratory occasions, return mithai gifts or as holiday gifts at Christmas, New Year, Dassera, Holi, Ganesh Chaturthi or at festivals. If you are busy working and hard up for time to make elaborate sweets; this barfi is ideal to make with just a few ingredients and above all in a jiffy. You will surely get enough time to relax and spend precious quality time with family and friends and yet feel good that you could serve up an awesome mithai! 🙂 Ingr…
…nce & bring out the true flavor of this chaat. The paapdi puris add a new dimension to this popular Bhel Puri. Raw mangoes in season gives the added tang & crunch to it. This North Indian street food is tantalizing & addictive. It is also a favorite in Mumbai as well as Pune. I have fond memories of relishing Bhel Paapdi Puri as a child.. I still distinctly remember the Bhel Puriwalla who came with his cart everyday to the place whe…
…ho continue to love, support, motivate & encourage me in my quest for new recipes & sharing all my favorite, precious, tested & loved recipes! I will continue my culinary journey of bringing to you all the delectable & delicious food so that you can try out & enjoy with your loved ones.. Thank you once again & continue following “Hilda’s Touch of Spice.” Bon Appetit! J Ingredients : 500 gms Carrots 150 gms Sugar 100 m…
…h the various spices & condiments & prepare masalas which give a new dimension to the food I serve my family & friends. Above all, I just can’t resist fish & seafood! This post was long over due. I am very happy to share this lovely recipe which I am sure you will love to make & relish .. Enjoy! J Ingredients : 8 med. fresh Squid /Calamari ¼ cup fresh small Prawns or Shrimp (chopped if large) 3 med. Onions (peeled &…
…erything happens in its own time. So here I am, extremely excited about my new baby…. So I welcome you to my site “Hilda’s Touch of Spice.” This is my sincere & humble effort to share my recipes with my family, friends and all food lovers. I hope beginners, interested and enthusiastic people will truly benefit from the recipes I will be putting up on “Hilda’s Touch of Spice.” P.S : Your comments and e-mails are welcome and I will try my…
…n with homemade fruity wine. Cheers!! A Very Blessed Christmas and A Happy New Year to all. 🙂 Ingredients: 1 fresh Pineapple 1 ½ cups Sugar ¼ tsp Active Dry Yeast 4 cups Water 1 Egg White (lightly beaten) Procedure: Before you start remember to sterilize and dry your ceramic jar / bharni / buyaon / glass jar If you intend getting the pineapple peeled by the fruit vendor, it is advisable to carry along a bottle or enough water to wash the pineapple…
…ffat. They taste good if eaten plain as well. I had this recipe when I was new to cooking. I had joined a library & happened to come across this recipe for Fugia in a magazine & noted it down. I did not know that it was called Fugia… it was named Pom Pom! In Pune, I have not yet come across anyone selling Fugia, so I started making my own at home whenever my family feels like eating them. The technique used to make Fugia is a little diffic…
…ises the flavor by leaps & bounds. This zesty & tangy dip adds a new dimension to any fried Indian snacks & oomph to your meal too. Ingredients : 50 gms. Dates 100 gms. Tamarind 200 gms. Jaggery 1 litre Water Dry Roast & Grind to a fine powder : 1 large Cinnamon Stick 1 tbsp. Cumin Seeds 2 Black Cardamoms 1 tbsp. Coriander Seeds ½ tsp. Peppercorns 3-4 Cloves 1tsp. Saunth (dry Ginger Powder) 1 tsp. fresh Ginger (grated or paste)…
…a copper, brass or iron kadhai/wok imparts a special flavor & gives a new dimension to the dish. Today’s post is simple, quick, fragrant & spicy. The addition of refreshing green bell peppers & onions brings in the crunch & color to the dish. Come let us enjoy this delightful, lip smacking & spicy Prawn Kadhai! … 😀 Ingredients : 500 gms. Fresh King or Tiger Prawns (washed, peeled, deveined) 2 Green Bell Peppers (Capsicum…
…ve and celebratory occasions are synonymous with cake and wine. Christmas, New Year, Easter and Weddings have the customary Rich Fruit Cake on the sweet table. Goans are proud to serve their special Fruit Cakes loaded with fruit soaked in alcohol which includes the good old Candied Ginger and Citrus Peels and it is the King of their sweet festive platter. Store bought ones are so expensive and sometimes it may not be available. There is no need to…