Phewwww. Yes, that was my expression when I saw the lengthy recipe of the Chocolate eclairs.But my daughter inspired me try this wonderful recipe.And lo I started,I told myself,its gonna be a flop show today.But when the baking process started and was finally done exactly after 20 minutes,it was perfect and there came a broad smile on my face. By ... Read More »
Fish rawa fry
Happy Halloween friends!Fish rawa fry is a very simple preparation. Rawa fry is a delicacy mostly prepared in North Karnataka and Maharashtra side.It is crisp and tasty.Any sea food lover will love this crispy fish.You can relish this as a starter too. Ingredients for the marinade: Seer fish slices(any fish)-4 Chilly powder-4 tsp Bengal gram flour(besan)-2 tsp Asafoetida-1/4 tsp Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp Salt-to taste ... Read More »
Vegetable hot and sour soup
Half century!Yes,Its my 50th post and our anniversary too.Hot and sour soup is a Chinese cuisine.This soup is tangy and spicy,yet tasty.Soup is the favorite appetizer at our place.We can use any seasonal vegetables in this soup.This is the best way to serve the kids with a nutritious diet. Recipe adapted from-Nita Mehta Serves-6 Ingredients for the paste: Dry red chillies ( ... Read More »
Masaledar soya biryani
This biryani has a very strong flavor of the spices.The main ingredient of this biryani is Soya chunks which was also known as meal maker earlier.It is a great source of protein and it also reduces the cholesterol level.It is totally pure vegetarian in nature.It is very chunky and tasty.We can prepare various preparations out of soya chunks. Recipe adapted from:Nita mehta Ingredients: Basmati ... Read More »
Amritsari machi
Amritsari machi!I simple drool while I hear the name itself. Amritsari machi is a Punjabi preparation. Amritsari means a place called Amritsar located in Punjab and machi means fish.I can live 365 days on fish.But I sacrifice only on Fridays.This dish is a spicy preparation and the masala is is simple tasty.So as in Punjabi way Balle balle ho jaye which means an expression of joy ... Read More »
Rosy phirni
Rosy phirni! Isn’t it interesting?I named it Rosy phirni because I prepared it with the rose flavor.My daughter Sanju suggested me that I use fancy names to give more life to the dish.So I took her piece of advice and thus gave the name.I have already posted regular Phirni recipe in my earlier post.Well strawberry isn’t in the season now so I had to compromise with this.But this ... Read More »
Butter garlic naan
Butter garlic naan is a soft Indian bread garnished with lots of chopped garlic and is infused with the garlic flavor.It is most often accompanied with the North Indian gravy.I prepared Butter Chicken and Tandoori murg with this which is a very good combination.Traditionally it is baked in an Indian oven called as Tandoor. But it is mostly found only in restaurants or in North India especially Punjabi homes. ... Read More »
Chocolate cup cake(Eggless)
Happy Eid Friends!After a long long time I baked today.My daughter loves cakes and she keeps insisting me to bake one.When it comes to baking I prefer egg less bakes.Of course I love eggs in the curry or direct preparation forms. And I do bake eggie versions for my family….Coming back to the recipe this cake is truly divine.I just love the aroma of the ... Read More »
Butter chicken
Butter chicken is famous dish of North India.We can adjust the flavor of this dish as we like,mild or spicy.It is best served with roti’s and naan.Butter chicken is best served with lot of Butter.We can also prepare this dish either with boneless or with bone as per our choice.The main ingredient of the gravy is tomatoes.Generally it is little bit sweetish in taste.But ... Read More »
Tandoori murg
Tandoori murg is a popular dish of Punjab.It is famous in Bangladesh,Pakistan and India.It is traditionally cooked in a clay oven called as Tandoor. There is a history behind this dish which one can find in Wiki.My kids love this dish.Though not every household has a tandoor in their kitchen one has the alternatives to prepare this. Recipe adapted from Nita Mehta ... Read More »