…ination is truly made for each other. My hubby is a chocolate lover and my kids too love it. Such a novel way to put bananas to good use because we always purchase a huge bunch and who can resist chocolate? So enjoy these lovely soft and moist Chocolate Banana Swirl Cupcakes! First, feast with your eyes on the swirls and then treat yourself to these gorgeous cupcakes with a cup of tea / coffee at breakfast or snack on them whenever you feel hungry…
…y but favoured the golden crisp fried with that awesome crunch. Before the kids came along, my hubby also preferred the fried ones and later given a choice, the kids too opted for the fried ones. Recently, a month ago to be precise; I suddenly had a craving for the Fresh Bombil Ambot Tik! It so happened that we got carried away at the fish market when we saw very fresh Bombil. As usual, I segregated the lot according to size for the fried ones and…
…kids to keep them creatively active and busy. They are awesome to serve at kids’ birthday parties and even better as thank you giveaways. Like all biscuits and cookies they are so handy and non-messy. When you are busy with chores simply dip into your cookie jar and help yourself to it. Wonderful as a mid-morning snack and good to pack in your kids tiffin boxes. Make a batch over the weekend and will save you a lot of time when you are busy and in…
…tard, cake and fruits. You can also serve this as an after school treat as kids are really very hungry and this does help to take care of their wholesome nutrition. If you, your family, kids, friends or guests love cake, custard, jelly and fruits then just go ahead and give them this superb treat and I’m sure there will be no leftovers!! … 😀 Ingredients for Assembling the Trifle Pudding : Sliced Sponge Cake (make your own or store bought) Prepared…
…weetness & tanginess. I have tried to incorporate a few changes from a recipe taught to us during our school cooking class. My recipe of the Khatta Meetha Khaman Dhokla does have that light, airy & spongy texture with a perfect jugalbandhi of sugar & lime which allows it to just melt in your mouth… So I am happy to share this wonderful tasty Gujarati delicacy with you… Happy Steaming …Cheers! 😀 Ingredients : 1 cup Besan (Chana Dal Flou…
…rcoal in your kababs then check out the Butter Chicken without the tandoor recipe or click here. These chicken seekh kababs have always been appreciated well & I make them often… Generally I cook them on a charcoal grill or in an electric oven, but this time I used the grill pan! Oh! Did I tell you that I just Loooooove my grill pan?… it is my handy mate in the kitchen & such a blessing! If you love Chicken Seekh Kababs then here is a supe…
…e is also a well guarded secret and many may not want to share the premium recipe. Gulab Jamun are served at all celebratory occasions and festivals and they do have a special place in the dessert platter! I have tried different combination of ingredients and have failed quite a few times. There were also occasions when the previously failed recipe when tried again turned out well. I think it depends on the quality of ingredients. Like most people…
…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,…
…I have posted a recipe for plain rich and dense Mawa cake earlier. Today’s recipe for Mawa cake is an extra special one and so perfect for Valentine’s Day. It is the Irani Mawa Cake which is regal in all its splendour. Persian dry fruits, nuts, aromatic dry rose petals are well known. Commercial bakeries are known for their plain Mawa Cake while home fresh cakes and other goodies are made with a lot of love and one can take the liberty of includin…