…from my school recipe book and is very close to my heart. My hand written recipes jotted with a fountain pen are surprisingly intact! The ink is not smudged but the pages have turned brittle and yellow with age. My school recipes have always been a success and I am proud that I took good care of it. It has survived all calamities and is going strong! I am eternally grateful to my alma mater “St Anne’s High School, Pune.”My school gave me so much…
…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 &…
…haiwallas gave vent to their creativity to make it special and unique with new flavors, colors, shapes and sizes. So the simple winter melon candy got a super makeover and brightened up the sweet table! We now have glamorous petha to suit every palate which looks pretty; rolled in coconut, dipped in chocolate and nuts on the display counters of many mithai shops. I made this into Kesari Agra Petha on the spur of the moment when my family was busy…
…es with cocktails or simply enjoy it as a main. It is served at Christmas, New Year, Easter and all festive and celebratory occasions. Usually served with potato fries; I served it this time with Hasselback Potatoes but Baked Potato Wedges also taste great. Potatoes are a perfect accompaniment to several meat, fish and seafood preparations but you may skip if you are not so fond of potatoes but on second thoughts rarely have I come across people w…
…. Gift with love and share Easter blessings. Easter Eggs are a symbol of a new beginning so make it memorable each time… every time… 🙂 How about a treasure hunt to make it more adventurous! 😀 Wishing all visitors “A Very Happy Easter”. Ingredients : 200 gm Cashew nuts / Almonds (without skins) 400 gm Sugar (finely powdered) 2 Egg Whites ½ cup Rosewater Food Color as desired Method : Grind cashewnuts to a fine powder and soak with rose water for ab…
…g on your personal taste or preference. So here is an easy way of adding a new dimension to your leftover pork roast. You can stuff it in buns, rolls, chapattis, pita bread, Goan poee or just about enjoy it as a starter. If you are fond of Pork Roast and love onions, potatoes and a whole lot of chillies then just go for this super delicious Goan Pork Roast Chilli Fry in minutes! Enjoy… Cheers!! Ingredients: 3 cups prepared Pork Roast with thick gr…
…elebratory gifts but especially during the festive season of Christmas and New Year. This recipe is flexible and you can use your favorite nuts to make these delectable goodies. They are addictive and you cannot be satisfied with just a few. You can wrap them in chocolate foil or cellophane wrapping to make them look pretty and presentable or simply serve the way they are on your Christmas goodie platter. Enjoy! 😀 Ingredients: 1 tin Condensed Milk…
…n even pack this as a mid morning snack at school or work. It is great for new mothers who may be tired or running short of time if you have to catch up on too many household chores. Besides, it is a breeze for bachelors too, as the egg mixture can be prepared in a jiffy & pan fried quickly. So say Yes to this fresh hot Breakfast from the frying pan to your plate! Enjoy… 😀 Ingredients : 4 slices Bread (Brown, Multigrain or White) 2 Eggs 1 tbsp…
…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…
…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…