…s a favorite comfort food in North India. Each household has their special recipe for the preparation of these delicious red kidney beans. It is very important that the rajma is cooked to a soft and creamy consistency for the flavors to come through. For a perfect balance and good taste you need to use enough tomato puree and a good blend of spices but use it sparingly. Fresh coriander and pure ghee also helps in bringing out the flavor in the raj…
…nts: For the heart cut outs I used my Chocolate & FreshStrawberry Cake recipe. For the covering cake mix I used my Vanilla Sponge Cakerecipe. Add red food color to tint the cake batter to a pink shade and strawberry essence to flavor it. For the Chocolate Hearts: Bake the chocolate cake batter in a square or rectangular pan. Cool the cake completely and then use a sufficiently small heart shape cookie cutter to get heart cut outs. Eat the extr…
…is cake including eggless versions. Many are familiar with the traditional recipe, but Kirsch may not be easily available or may be expensive so the cake is either made without alcohol or other liquors may be substituted for soaking the layers of sponge cake. Maraschino and Morello cherries are very expensive and may not be easily available. So to enjoy this most wonderful piece of heaven, one has to substitute with whatever cherries are available…
…p inspires and motivates me to bring to you my old favorites and share new recipes which I develop and re-create in my kitchen. I am so glad that you are the reason to the renewed energy and reviving long lost and forgotten Goan and Portuguese Cuisine. Blogging is now an integral part of my life and I think I am addicted to it. I value each one of you and all of you are so very dear to me. I am privileged to have a supportive family who love what…
…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…
…& 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…
…mp; relishes these traditional delicacies. Many have adapted this original recipe according to their taste. This snack awakens your taste buds & if you ever try the Kolhapuri Misal Pav then you will hit the roof if you do not have the tolerance for fiery food! If you plan to eat this dish in a restaurant then you need to specify how spicy you would like it to be. Actually, it is a dish which is high in protein & vitamins. The farsan mixtur…
…as several essential minerals, vitamins & is a blood purifier. Today’s recipe is simple & very tasty. Bitter Gourd lovers will enjoy this preparation. Do try this recipe … you may change your opinion in favor of Karela! 😀 Ingredients : 500 gms. Karela (Bitter Gourd) 3 med. Onions (peeled & chopped) 2 fresh Tomatoes (chopped ) ¼ tsp. Turmeric pwd. ½ tsp. Red Chilli pwd. or to taste ¼ cup roasted Ground nuts (roughly crushed) 1 tsp. fres…
…p; proportions mentioned below turned out well so I thought of posting the recipe for you to try out. We like our sannas sweeter but you may adjust the sweetness. My grand mother used to sometimes make one large sweet sanna to enjoy & savour at tea time. It used to be so delicious.. I just couldn’t resist the sweet aroma especially when I would return hungry from school! Will post the recipe when I make it .. until then enjoy these soft &…