…ble variations of Sambhar by various South Indian communities. The Sambhar Recipe will always remain unique & special! J Today’s recipe of sambhar is made with the Sambhar Masala I purchased from Kumily (Kerala) from Mr.Shibu M Thomas. Shibu is the proud owner of “M.V.T. Spices Super Market”, Lourdes Centre, Thekkady Jn., Kumily, Idukki, Kerala. His shop has an array of lovely aromatic spices & condiments, herbs, oils, etc. neatly…
…priority has been my health. With Diwali around the corner, I feel it is a recipe I want to post to feel the warmth, love, vibrancy and festivities Diwali is associated with. So here is one of the barfi recipe with beetroot which is very dear to my heart. Beetroot burfi / barfi is so delicately soft and elegant to serve on your sweet festive table. It has all the sweet aromas and a treat to your taste buds with the inclusion of lush khoya / khawa,…
…is especially for all my friends, well wishers, members, followers, fellow bloggers & visitors of my blog who 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 …
…at tropical fruit and works well to turn out exceptional desserts. Today’s recipe is the most irresistible mango cheesecake. I used freshly cubed and pureed sweet, ripe Dasseri mangoes to make this light and refreshing cheesecake. I also used homemade cream cheese. The cheesecake had the perfect texture and softness. When I opened the springform pan, the mango cheesecake looked ah-ma-zing!! The sliced wedges displayed the mango cubes embedded in t…
…s an accompaniment with plain steamed rice, fried rice or noodles. Today’s recipe is an Indo Chinese one. It is simply fast and delicious. It needs ingredients which are available in your fridge and pantry. The secret to this lip smacking preparation is well marinated chicken and the chicken stock (preferably homemade). In case you do not have fresh stock, then substitute it with chicken cubes. Are you tired of ordering the same old take- away fro…
…vegetable market, my mind runs riot with great ideas to use them. Today’s recipe is interesting and fun with banana leaves. A banana leaf makes a fragrant and convenient fish steaming packet. Do you remember the origami classes in school? Did you enjoy them? Then converting a banana leaf into a beautiful looking boat using your origami skills will definitely make you feel good and remind you of your craft classes in school. These banana boats are…
…fresh, you hardly need spices. In Pune, I use the spices mentioned in the recipe but I must tell you, in Goa when we prepare it in our own home kitchen, all we need is a lot of onions, some green chillies, tomatoes, vinegar and just a dash of dry spices. Prawn Chilli Fry tastes awesome when piping hot and can be relished at breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a snack. It is a great appetizer to be served in canapés with cocktails and tastes fabulous i…
…cold yoghurt/curd drink. Sweet lassi is equivalent to a smoothie. Today’s recipe is the most loved and popular Mango Lassi. The flavor of mango lassi depends on the variety of mango. Alphonso Mango is ideal as it is wonderfully fragrant, has a luscious texture, very sweet, pulpy and has beautiful saffron color which is irresistible. This prized Indian mango tastes heavenly in its natural form and is the best for all sweets and desserts. To relish…
…& you may have not just one but quite a few of your favorites… Today’s recipe is an absolute winner in preparation & taste. It is simple, easy, quick & requires few ingredients. It is full of flavor, the aroma is heavenly & has just the right amount of spices allowing the chicken to bloom in its juices. While the chicken is roasting, the refreshing scent of lemon will be wafting from your kitchen to fill the entire house & will…
…refer it as a herb. We love the subtle flavor & aroma of dill. Today’s recipe is Dill Grilled Prawns with a Spicy Remoulade which is so delicious. It pairs well with cocktails & mocktails and it simply tastes heavenly as a starter. The spicy remoulade is a wonderful dip which is awesome! This recipe I had noted down years ago from the popular magazine ‘Femina’ and we would make these prawns on a charcoal grill. We would dig a pit and fill…