…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…
…is a great comfort food for children and adults who are not fond of spicy food. It can be served soft and creamy straight from the stove top or baked until the crust is crunchy. This is also a very flexible recipe where you can use up leftovers or even use up assorted veggies from your fridge. I prepare Mac ‘n’ Cheese whenever I am not in a mood to prepare an elaborate meal or I am too tired and want something to eat in a hurry. My family is alwa…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…ce. This place is just unforgettable! On my return I was on a South Indian food spree. So here is my tribute to Kerala & my love for South Indian food & snacks. This recipe is especially for you to try it out & I’m sure you will love it the way I do! J Ingredients : For the Masala : 5 med. Potatoes (boiled, peeled, cubed/or roughly mashed) 4 med. Onions (peeled & sliced thinly) 5-6 fresh Green Chillies (finely minced/slit) 2 tb…
…lad I finally did. In most of my cooking & baking I try to use minimum food coloring. I know the red food coloring does justice to the red velvet cake/cupcakes but I was happy with the final outcome of the cupcakes. Besides, this time I used vanilla butter cream frosting instead of the cream cheese frosting because the cream cheese was not available in the speciality stores. The weather conditions in Pune did give me a hard time with butter cr…
…e from fava beans boiled until soft & then crushed. Hummus is a staple food of Palestine & a common part of everyday meals in Israel. It is sold in super markets & speciality shops & also served in restaurants. To make your own hummus, you may use canned chickpeas or make fresh chickpeas by simply pressure cooking soaked dry chickpeas. You may use bottled tahini or make your own in advance & use it. It is a healthy dip full of…
…k & vegetable stock as this comes in very handy when I want to prepare food & soup at very short notice. We do love & enjoy a lot of vegetarian food but when it comes to a soup, a chicken soup always wins hands down! So if you like or love soup just try this one as you might want to make this often… Enjoy this wonderful & hearty Sweet Corn Chicken Soup… 😀 Ingredients : 1 tin Sweet Corn Cream Style 1 cup boiled Chicken (shredded or…