A simple, exotic, fragrant midweek meal, for iftar or any party appetizer, 30 minutes, start to finish. Sounds so interesting isn't it! Today trying to be a little different in presenting delicious vegetarian kebabs . Quite often I get lots of requests on my blog for vegetarian versions of quick meals. So, here's for you … Continue reading BADAMI VEG SEEKH KEBAB Almond and Chickpeas Veg Seekh Kebabs
Give a different variation to your regular pulse with this quick, flavorful and easy Persian herbed pilaf.
I mentioned in my last post, how exciting, the festivals are, but, was unaware of the importance of each, when I was young. After the uruka feast which usually ends late at night, I used to dread the thought of having to wake up early next morning. But, no matter how hard I tried to … Continue reading Ricotta Cheese Cashew Coconut Patisapta Pitha( Indian Pancake with Ricotta Cheese, Coconut and Cashews)
Apple in a rich creamy pudding loaded with nuts and spices. Doesn't it sound delicious! 5 ingredients and 15 minutes of time is all you need for this delicious dessert. It's been raining cats and dog since morning, and I had a mean craving for something nice and warm. This warm comforting easy to make … Continue reading Apple Pudding ( Apple Kheer)
Listening to the everfresh, energetic Mahalaya chantings; laced with devotion upto the brim, is an awe-inspiring experience. Three days back, in the early morning hours, we were doing just that. Onset of Mahalaya, the powerful chantings to go with in the background; and we happily slipped into reminiscing the pleasant memories of last year's Durga … Continue reading Quick and Easy Gur Sondesh (Gur Sandesh) in just 3 steps
Istanbul can be addictive, and I am addicted to its infinite dining options and regional foodstuffs. Delicious, fresh, vibrant, bold, hip, yet subtle. Beneath the shadow of Istanbul's Galata Bridge, one of the lively areas with a hustle all around, I could see many local taverns serving fresh fish and salads. Exploring the local taste … Continue reading Imam Bayildi
Gur Payox or Rice kheer made with date palm jaggery. This is a traditional rice pudding or a dessert or sweet dish whatever you may call it made with joha rice( a small fragrant variety of rice) with milk and date palm jaggery, prepared in almost every Indian homes. In Assam, we make it with … Continue reading Gur Payox (Gur Kheer/ Gur Payesh/ Rice Pudding with Date Palm Jaggery)
We have one or the other festival the entire year round, but, later part of the year seems especially packed. And the grand beginning to that power packed schedule happens with Ganesh Chaturthi and for this years it falls on 13th September, which is as close as tomorrow. Oh my God! It is almost upon … Continue reading Date Walnut Modak
Hello peeps! Thank god it’s almost weekend. Have you come across people being judgemental about you and others? They seem to be present everywhere, so irritating, ughh! Whenever I speak to both of my sisters-in-law, apart from talking about everything under the sun, we also end up talking about such irritating people and … Continue reading How to make Dhaba style LASOONI MOONG DAL TADKA( Cooked yellow lentil tempered with burnt garlic and herbs
To me, the word ‘authentic’ means barely anything when it comes to food, and I am sure you would agree with me. Recipes change as they move from person to person and places. Recipes evolve, from one recipe to another. I am happiest and never stressed out when I am in my kitchen all alone. It’s … Continue reading Carrot Halwa Spring Roll