…e nuts, herbs and cheese depending on your personal taste to make your own special and unique flavor to suit the dish you wish to prepare. Even the texture of the pesto is up to one’s choice. Pesto means “pounded” and the traditional way to make it is by pounding/grinding it with a heavy mortar and pestle. Since this is laborious and time consuming, many prefer to use a grinder or a food processor. The pesto tastes better if made in the traditiona…
…s ideal for a great dinner party when you want to serve something a little special. It is important to serve it warm because when you cut through the cake, the chocolate just spills through! It is excellent served with a dollop of whipped cream or your favorite ice-cream or with some luscious red juicy strawberries. If you are looking for a comforting dessert without feeling guilty then you must try out this little piece of heaven which will make…
…l definitely find sannas at the buffet table at weddings, feasts & any special celebratory occasion… Earlier, toddy was easily available near the place I live in Pune but now the shop no longer exists so I started trying out different ways of making it. The sannas I made with the ingredients & 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 adju…
…, cluster beans (gavar), or you may use any vegetable combinations.. It is special & one of our favorites as the vegetables are cooked just until tender & juicy.. it tastes fresh & delicate too.. Enjoy this wonderful Goan favorite! J Ingredients : 250 gms. fresh tender French Beans 1 med. Onion (peeled & finely chopped) 2 sprigs fresh Curry Leaves (Kadipatta) 2 fresh Green Chillies (finely minced) ¼ tsp. Mustard Seeds (optional…
…ar Puran Poli & Katachi Amti which is a must at festive occasions but especially for Holi. I have very sweet memories of this gorgeous Puran Poli which is one of my favorites. My Maharashtrian friends & neighbours always made sure that I got my share of this lovely delicacy. Each home has their unique & special recipe. Some prepare the dough with only maida/refined flour while some make it with a mix of wheat flour & maida & th…
…of our favorites & I am very happy to share & above all, this is a special valentine’s gift for all of you… Wishing all a very Happy Valentine’s Day & enjoy it in the company of your loved ones!! 😀 For the Covering Chocolate : 200 gms. Chocolate (Dark, Milk or White) Few drops of Orange Essence or flavor of your choice Chocolate wrapping foil For the Filling : 150 gms. Dessicated Coconut 100 gms. Sugar 1 tbsp. Liquid Glucose Edible Red…
This stuffed bread is easy & versatile. You can have your own special stuffing… just the way you like it. It is also a fun way to get children involved in the activity during their school vacations or on weekends. The braiding is so interesting too. You can have savory or sweet stuffing/filling. It is a great teatime snack or even enjoy as a light lunch or dinner meal along with a salad. It can be served as a party or any time snack. I baked…
…or it.. I realized that I am here to stay in Blogosphere.. Today is a very special day for me & I am in a celebratory mood.. my 100th post is in the Christmas week & I would like to celebrate it with the most popular & traditional Indian dessert.. Gajar Ka Halwa.. This Carrot Halwa is especially for all my friends, well wishers, members, followers, fellow bloggers & visitors of my blog who continue to love, support, motiv…
…nds, visitors, fellow bloggers & well wishers during this entire year. Special thanks to my dear younger son Bjorn, who inspired & motivated me to start a food blog… & my hubby Merwyn, who clicks the amazing food photos that you admire so much. I hope you continue visiting & trying out the recipes which my family loves & which I love to share with you. “Hilda’s Touch of Spice” will continue to give you recipes that you will rel…
…en though I was not fortunate to taste much of it… This pulao is a must at special occasions & great on Sundays when you want to relax & spend minimum time in your kitchen & enjoy your week end. Do try out this amazing goan pork sausage pulao… Enjoy! 😀 Ingredients : 200 gms. Basmati Rice 30 beads homemade or good quality Goan Sausages 2 med. Onions( peeled & sliced) 2 med. Red Tomatoes (sliced) 8 cloves Garlic (lightly crushe…