…love the Sarson ka Saag with Makki ki Roti at Juice World situated on East Street, Pune as our office was located just around the corner. My hubby and I would have it for lunch often in winter. I have not been there recently. When I went to buy leafy vegetables, I saw fresh sarson and thought of cooking it at home. I asked for a bunch along with spinach and this time my vegetable supplier immediately handed me a bunch of bathua leaves and suggeste…
…ly nutritious and delicious. The Manchow soup served in restaurants and on street carts are usually very spicy but can be adjusted if made at home. For those who are not comfortable with spicy, there is always the Sweet Corn Chicken Soup or Sweet Corn Vegetable Soup. Manchow Soup has great texture and color. As always, corn flour is the thickener, the vinegar brings in the much needed tang and a light touch of sugar makes it glossy and cuts the sp…
…ce with Green Peas or Kheema Matar as it is well known as, is also popular street food served at dhabas (roadside eateries) and small restaurants specialized in North Indian, Mughlai and Pakistani cuisine. Mincemeat or ground meat and green peas are made for each other and make a great combination with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, mace and nutmeg. The kinds of aromatic spices used may differ in combination and quantity dependin…
…goes in season gives the added tang & crunch to it. This North Indian street food is tantalizing & addictive. It is also a favorite in Mumbai as well as Pune. I have fond memories of relishing Bhel Paapdi Puri as a child.. I still distinctly remember the Bhel Puriwalla who came with his cart everyday to the place where I lived. He was Maharashtrian. He wore his traditional dhoti-kurta & Gandhi topi. He wore impeccably clean white cl…
…. Are you tired of ordering the same old take- away from the restaurant or street vendor in your neighborhood? Have you had a hard day at work and are exhausted after work? With a little pre-preparation during the week, you can enjoy it within 15 minutes. Most Chinese preparations are so quick that you do not have to slog over a hot stove and you can serve hot meals to unexpected guests or family within minutes. It is a good idea to have homemade…
…made my day. Well, there were two Kayani Bakeries in Pune…one was on East Street opposite Capitol Cinema which is now Victory & the other near the junction at Sharbatwala Chowk. I had to pass Sharbatwala Chowk to reach my school so this is where I would experience the wonderful aroma of baked goodies. I did not even have to go to the bakery but could get a good view from the road & what an array of goodies… all sorts of biscuits & cak…
…ng guilty. Momos are delicious appetizers/snacks & a wonderful comfort food. If you are on a diet or calorie conscious then this is it! Momos are dumplings native to Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet & the Himalayan states of India. They are such cute little steamed treats wrapped in little dough packets & are so versatile. You can really get creative with various tasty fillings with meats & vegetables of your choice. They are popular & you…
…when you are hungry or need a cure? Bananas are considered as a best value food so make the most of it in any form! Today’s post is simple, quick & easy. If you have bananas which are ripe or slightly overripe then convert it into a milkshake, pancake, banana bread or how about sweet & wholesome fritters which are equally good for growing children, adults, athletes, elderly or even persons who are recovering from an illness. Here’s to Bana…