…die hard non vegetarians cannot resist. Hara Bhara Kabab is a very popular vegetarian starter. It is a star in the vegetarian section of restaurant menus. It is always a great hit at celebratory parties. Kids and adults who are not fond of vegetables do love these little coin size patties and they taste good with ketchup or chutney. These refreshing green kababs are wonderful in burgers and can be served whenever you feel like eating them. It’s a…
…ng a good biryani but this recipe works very well for me. You may find the recipe very long but actually it is so very simple if you get yourself organized. I have explained it in detail so that you will be able to cook it with ease. All the ingredients to make this tasty biryani is available in your pantry and fridge. I just cannot resist a good biryani. A biryani calls for a lot of aromatic spices and it is definitely a challenge to get a perfec…
…priority has been my health. With Diwali around the corner, I feel it is a recipe I want to post to feel the warmth, love, vibrancy and festivities Diwali is associated with. So here is one of the barfi recipe with beetroot which is very dear to my heart. Beetroot burfi / barfi is so delicately soft and elegant to serve on your sweet festive table. It has all the sweet aromas and a treat to your taste buds with the inclusion of lush khoya / khawa,…
…I have posted a recipe for plain rich and dense Mawa cake earlier. Today’s recipe for Mawa cake is an extra special one and so perfect for Valentine’s Day. It is the Irani Mawa Cake which is regal in all its splendour. Persian dry fruits, nuts, aromatic dry rose petals are well known. Commercial bakeries are known for their plain Mawa Cake while home fresh cakes and other goodies are made with a lot of love and one can take the liberty of includin…
…e is also a well guarded secret and many may not want to share the premium recipe. Gulab Jamun are served at all celebratory occasions and festivals and they do have a special place in the dessert platter! I have tried different combination of ingredients and have failed quite a few times. There were also occasions when the previously failed recipe when tried again turned out well. I think it depends on the quality of ingredients. Like most people…
…s really very easy & quick… While browsing through my old hand written recipes, I came across this recipe which I felt should be a part of the thanksgiving meal this year. So here is the recipe for you… We enjoyed it & I hope you will too! 😀 For Poaching the Chicken : 500 gms. Chicken Breasts (washed & cut into pieces) 1 med Onion (peeled & diced) 1 Carrot (peeled & diced) 1 stick Celery 4-5 Peppercorns 2-3 Cloves 1 Star Anise…
…me magic but it is still not the same…after all I do not know their secret recipe. I feel the person who fed us all used to cook with great passion & lots of love. J I just can’t wait to share this wonderful recipe, so without much ado let us prepare & enjoy this great Punjabi dish.. Ingredients for Chole : 2 cups Chickpeas (Kabuli Chana, Garbanzo) 2 Onions (finely chopped) 1 tbsp. Tea leaves 1 tsp. Kasuri Methi (dried Fenugr…
…ble variations of Sambhar by various South Indian communities. The Sambhar Recipe will always remain unique & special! J Today’s recipe of sambhar is made with the Sambhar Masala I purchased from Kumily (Kerala) from Mr.Shibu M Thomas. Shibu is the proud owner of “M.V.T. Spices Super Market”, Lourdes Centre, Thekkady Jn., Kumily, Idukki, Kerala. His shop has an array of lovely aromatic spices & condiments, herbs, oils, etc. neatly…
…new to cooking. I had joined a library & happened to come across this recipe for Fugia in a magazine & noted it down. I did not know that it was called Fugia… it was named Pom Pom! In Pune, I have not yet come across anyone selling Fugia, so I started making my own at home whenever my family feels like eating them. The technique used to make Fugia is a little difficult & needs good practice. I used a spoon to lift the batter & low…
…njoy dal is with steamed rice & a topping of warm Desi ghee. Give me a vegetarian thali any day and see my face glow! Even though you are familiar with dal preparations, do try out this recipe… Come, savor & experience the simplicity of this homemade dal… 😀 Ingredients : ½ cup Tur Dal (split Pigeon Pea Lentils) ½ cup Masoor Dal (split Red Lentils) 2 fresh Green Chillies (finely chopped or slit ) 1 med. Onion (peeled, finely sliced & fr…