Veg Dim Sums / Dumplings
- 03
- July
- 2020
Homemade Veg-dumplings recipe needs some time and finger skills; but at the end – its totally worth for these steamed delights. To me, personally it comes under Saathvic food. Whenever, I feel like gravitating towards self-love; this fuss-free, comfort dish…comes handy. Ingredients 2 Tsp diced carrot 2 Tsp sliced green beans 2 Tsp shredded cabbage […]
Mushroom Bell Pepper Stir-Fry
- 27
- May
- 2017
If there is one cuisine (apart from an eclectic mix of many other) I had to eat all my life, I would probably choose Indo-Chinese. Why? The spices are mild, every dish is invariably with more vegetables, made with tangy-sweet sauces, and most of the dishes have a vibrant freshness to them (Green onions, bell […]
Veg Dim Sums
- 01
- April
- 2016
When it comes to eating less and staying active, the hard part is choosing the right meal! One has to eat nutritious, and yet a simple meal to build that kind of stamina. But, chances are one could end up eating far less calories, and go starving…if haven’t practiced it in a while! So, filling […]
Veg Spring Roll – Party Perfect Appetizer
- 23
- November
- 2015
I have got this lists n lists of endless recipes that I wanna try. When it comes to mealtime, inspiration is never a problem, here! We all know I have an addiction to cookbooks! But, it doesn’t stop there…then you throw in other recipes I come across and the list is just too long to […]
Garlicky Soy Paneer – The Soy Sauce Empire
- 25
- January
- 2015
The Mongolian Wars…The Yellow River…Genghis Khan…The Great Wall Of China…Silk Road…Hsuan Tsang…The Huns Invasion…The Ming Dynasty…Chinese Buddhism…McMahon Line….Sino-Indian Relations… If you are still wondering what’s with my above ‘Statement’ (nonsense)??? I just dozed off reading a History book for my project. The love for The Soy Sauce Empire overrules me even in my sleep! Well, not exactly…I […]
Chili Mushroom – When Temperatures Drop
- 26
- November
- 2014
Thanks to my Indian genes…Like me, if you grew up hating your extended family (a.k.a relatives). Let me tell you all one thing. They’re there. Everywhere. Wherever You Go, their Network Follows; The most jealous cousin is always smarter than the FBI agents (in India read it as CBI & if you are […]
Yu Choy Stir Fry – Go Green
- 23
- December
- 2013
I am pumped up with shopping these days! Oh yeah, I have found a nice farmer’s market in my area. So, its lot of fun to visit there every weekend. I know, I know…bit weird choice, but it brings immense happiness to bargain and shop, you see. And, I couldn’t resist buying fresh produce these […]
Baby Corn Manchurian – Restaurant Delicacy
- 21
- November
- 2011
Baby Corn Manchurian:(Indo-Chinese Style) Ingredients: Baby Corn 1 poundSaltMSG 1 pinchWhite pepper 1 spoonChili powder 1 spoonFood color – red 1 pinchGaram masala 1/4 spoonSoy sauce lightCorn flourEgg whites from an eggLemon juice few spoonsOil for deep frying. For Dressing: Tomato sauceSoy sauce heavyHot sauce(optional)Green Onions finely choppedGreen chilies 3-4 choppedGarlic 7 cloves choppedGinger 2″ […]
Hot and Sour Soup – Hearty Preparation!
- 22
- September
- 2011
Honestly, I didn’t aim for this kind of soup, today! What I was hoping for is that signature, Indianized ‘Hot and Sour Soup’ that we get in the restaurants, back home – in India! I am big fan of Indo-Chinese preparations! Its an amazing preparation with 4-5 basic Chinese ingredients! I miss home, and those […]
Tofu n Shrimps Fried Rice – Yet Another Variation!
- 19
- September
- 2011
Indo-Chinese Fried Rice: Ingredients: Cooked long grain rice 2 cups Shrimps 1 cup Tofu – firm, cubed 1 cup Eggs 2-3 scrambled White pepper powder 1 teaspoon Soy sauce Hot sauce Sesame oil Green onions. Method: Marinate tofu and shrimps separately in soy sauce for 20 minutes, and stir-fry them till crisp (each separately) and […]
