…this wholesome, nutritious & energy boosting fruit. When people serve food to the poor, they make sure that they include bananas & it is so very right to do so. I am aware of so many poor families who do not have access to cooking aids or cannot afford to have a daily balanced meal but survive by eating bananas. Every part of the banana tree is useful to mankind… to eat healthy we steam our food in banana leaves & cook with raw banana…
…have relished & savored every morsel. Parsis have great taste in good food & culture! It combines Persian & Gujarati cusine. Above all, Parsis are very gentle, kind & known for their hospitality I prepare Parsi food quite often especially Dhansak & Brown Rice. Earlier, very good Parsi Dhansak Masala Powder with perfect blend of spices was easily available & it was very handy to use at a short notice but now it is no longer…
…r/ Arrowroot powder 3 cups Water A pinch of Salt A few drops of Yellow/Red Food Color (optional) A bowl full of Chilled Water with Ice Cubes Rose syrup/Kewra Preparation of Falooda : In a deep thick bottomed pan, mix corn flour/arrowroot powder with water, salt & food color. Place on heat & keep stirring till the mixture starts changing to a slightly translucent, thick mixture & starts leaving the sides of the pan. Take the pan off the…
…andoori Masala ( I used Everest) ¼ tsp. Garam Masala pwd. A drop of Orange Food Color (optional) Vegetable Oil for basting Procedure : Clean and wash the boneless chicken breasts. Pat dry and cube the chicken in to sufficiently large pieces (tikkas). Remember chicken will shrink on roasting. Place the pieces of chicken in a sufficiently large bowl and rub some salt, pepper and lime juice into the chicken. Set aside for about 15-20 mins. In another…
…e at home is that you get to mix & match vegetables, meat, chicken, seafood which are in your fridge and bring it to good use. Today’s recipe is simple Chicken Fried rice which is equally loved by children, young and old. It is a great meal to cook for family or friends. This Chicken Fried rice is equally delicious served piping hot, warm or cold. If you have any leftovers, then pack into your kids’ lunch boxes and they will be so excited abou…
…spice to enjoy and relish great flavors of the biryani. Many like to avoid food color but you can use it sparingly and make sure you use good quality & graded edible/food color. For me, when I think of a biryani, it is the gorgeous color that comes to my mind. Everyone first feasts with their eyes and the aroma should be enticing. Eye & nose appeal is very important when you think of a biryani. Microwaving quickens the process of cooking a…
…or gallis of every city/town/village of India. The strong aromas of street food is enticing. It is fascinating & exciting to watch the street food vendor (bhaiyya) assemble swiftly & with great ease a plate of chaat with its colorful assortment of spices & chutneys. Nevertheless, the taste of Chaat is just unforgettable & just a plate won’t do… you always crave for more! It is welcome especially during summer. So just try this out…
…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 about 15 mins. Grind cashewnuts to a fine paste. Lightly whisk the egg whites. In a thick bottomed pan, combine cashewnut paste, sugar, egg whites and mix well. (I used a pressure cooker without the lid). Place the pan on a low fire; keep stirring continuously. Make sure that the m…
…hus making this baked stew extra special. I try to always make my plate of food look colourful as it surely lifts my spirit and builds an appetite. My family too appreciates it when they are served with gorgeous looking and tasty food. I have a rush of adrenalin whenever I see a beautiful spectrum of vibrant colors and colorful veggies do excite me. I was so excited that I did not mind slicing the veggies with a knife for the ratatouille even thou…
…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 mixture is prepared with chickpea flour which is very high in protein & the sprouts which are an integral part of this preparation is high in vitamins. In general, most people in India p…