CHICKEN IN FRAGRANT TOMATO GRAVY
This chicken recipe is good not just in taste but for our body too! So often i come across nursing mothers who ask what to eat while breast feeding their little ones… A staple diet and way of cooking...
View ArticleROASTED BELL PEPPER AND EGGPLANT SALAD
This healthy salad originates from my city of Valencia. It is called “escarraget” and is made by roasting red bell peppers, and mixing it with salted cod fish then splashed with olive oil and and lots...
View ArticleRISOTTO DI FUNGHI (VEGAN RECIPE)
I wonder why i dont make risotto more often? One can experiment so much with this recipe and one does not have the fear of the rice being overcook :p giggles Jokes apart, today my son asked me why a …...
View ArticleTOFU/PANEER IN CHILLI GARLIC SAUCE
I have time and time again written about the goodness of tofu. It is bean curd and is low on fat and calorie content making it very healthy. You can use paneer (indian fresh home made cheese) as a...
View ArticleARROZ MELOSO CON PESCADO (SPANISH STYLE RICE WITH FISH)
I must share this little story with you so you can understand the recipe. Arroz meloso means a creamy rice which is a cross between a rice cooked normally and a soupy rice. My daughter just loves the...
View ArticleGRAM FLOUR DUMPLING CURRY (GHATTA CURRY)
Todays recipe comes from a dear friend Kavita Durgani from calcutta. “Ghatta” is a dumpling made from gram flour (besan). Gram flour is very popular in many desi dishes. Gram flour also known as...
View ArticleSPICED SPROUTED BEAN SALAD
Sprouts are very healthy and low in calories too. I was very thrilled i managed to sprout beans on my own at home without using any fancy equipment. All you need is a thin muslin or cotton cloth, the...
View ArticleHEALTHY METHI PALAK PANEER (FRESH CHEESE IN SPINACH N FENUGREEK)
Palak Paneer is a real popular dish in most desi restaurants. There are many many recipes online on how to make this. Each restaurant has their own “special” palak paneer recipe. I love to experiement...
View ArticleSINGAPOREAN CHICKEN RICE
Singapore chicken rice is a popular dish in Singapore for both residents and tourists. It is also known as “Hainan chicken rice” and available in taiwan, thailand and malaysia as well. Basically this...
View ArticleCRISPY CHICKEN BALLS
These chicken balls were made from left over roasted chicken which i minced in the blender giving it a totally difference taste, appearance and texture. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of cooked chicken, can be...
View ArticleDAHI KADI/CURRY (YOGURT CURRY)
Dahi kadhi or curry is a yogurt based curry from the land of Panjab. Its easy to make, gentle on the stomach and gluten free. It consists of a thin curry made with gram flour (besan) and...
View ArticleEGGLESS MANGO , SAFFRON AND CASHEWNUT ICECREAM
I have just returned from a visit to India and I was lucky to have a real culinary experience to the best i could. I could not taste a kulfi or a desi icecream which was upto the mark. On … Continue...
View ArticleKOREAN TOFU CAKES (PAJEON)
On my visit to India i had a chance to meet a whole lot of koreans in Pune. They were my sisters friends and they invited me over to a typical korean dinner in their homes. I ate such an … Continue...
View ArticleALOO BAINGAN (AUBERGINE/EGGPLANT WITH POTATOES)
Many people do not like aubergine and some do…So what if you love it and your partner does not? Have you ever thought of camouflaging it ? I do it all the time!!! Shhhh…its a secret…please do not tell...
View ArticleSPICY FRIED FISH
Pan fried or grilled fish is a low calorie and light way to enjoy fish. In India it is even served as a snack to serve with drinks. Every state has its own typical way of making this fish using …...
View ArticleHEALTHY CHICKEN N VEGETABLE CUTLET
With great pleasure i bring you a recipe from a friend Pooja Mansukhani. She has taken time out to type the recipe of her healthy chicken cutlets with the picture. I simply love it when i am sent...
View ArticleSPINACH SINDHI STYLE (SAAI BHAAJI)
Think sindhi cuisine and what comes to your mind? Most of you will say “saai bhaaji”. For those of you who arent familiar with sindhi food, its from Sindh, which is a province in Pakistan. I will not...
View ArticleROASTED LEG OF LAMB WITH SAFFRON
Roasted leg of lamb is a nice festive dish to serve on special days. Today I bring for all of you this lovely special roasted leg of lamb. I have many followers from all over the world who are...
View ArticleGLUTEN FREE TUNA KABABS
Tuna Kababs make an excellent snack, starter or a side dish. This is a good way to start kids on learning how to eat tuna or disguising it if you find the taste too strong. I will write down the …...
View ArticleCHOCO ROASTED CASHEWNUT FUDGE
Chocolate fudge is soo sinful ! I have tried it soo many times and failed miserably. Either it did not set or it just turned into one greasy sloppy mass. I have a never say die nature and though I …...
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