Roasted Cashews – Desi Style
- 24
- December
- 2025
Never been a fan of roasted nuts! But, on the other day…felt like having something spicy! I have this never-opened pack of cashews lying around for months! So, planned to put that into good use! The recipe is quite simple. It’s completely Desi way. Added few generous portion of ghee to the pan. Tossed the […]
The Story Of Krishna and Sudama
- 13
- November
- 2020
Story-telling is my new-found entertainment at home! From my Indian background, one of the oldest and most durable stories that have enthralled generations is mythologies! So, recently I happen to tell Lord Krishna and Sudama story to my little one. A True Friendship – Lord Krishna and Sudama This is a story that demolishes the […]
Kashmiri Shufta – A Sweet Medley
- 01
- January
- 2018
True cooking without handheld smartphone videos and plethora of food blogs to lean on! Hmmm, hard to believe, right? Looks like…I am still in the wonderland! I pretty much rely on the wisdom of culinary skills that has been passed on through generations! Just…close your eyes…dream back to your childhood, recall the fainest aroma that […]
Trail Mix – A Pleasant Evening
- 14
- December
- 2014
The best thing to do after dinner is?? To Snack. (dessert is for idiots) Yeah, if the sweet failed its duty to comfort you, (remember) there is always a cup of coffee and Netflix! Eat trail mix, drink coffee and watch a horror movie. Its a best method to kill the time! If you could […]
Christmas Fruit Cake – Lets Celebrate
- 03
- December
- 2014
Yes, something did happen that made me fall in Love all over again…with…hold you breath…‘Cake’. (Yes the new shoes, too). The cake that Karan prepared for me (or to himself, which he generously shared with me). Never wish for something when you are hungry. It might just come true. Just like any other Friday evening…we […]
Kaju Kathli – Is Gluttony a sin?
- 19
- November
- 2013
Gluttony is best described by many dictionaries around the world!!! However, if you still wanna know the exact Indian meaning of it??? Then, you’ll have to invite your folks from India. They always arrive with maximum luggage (which is only 2-4 extra-large suitcases, except the kitchen sink from your home)!!! Now…don’t be annoyed, wait a […]
Munthiri Mysore Pak
- 06
- June
- 2013
Also Known As Munthiri Pak, Cashew Burfi. Jidipappu Pakam. Okay, let me assume that you are all aware of Mysore Pak. A famous South Indian sweet! If you have no idea, take a look here. Now, lets see what distinguishes Munthiri Pak from the Mysore Pak. To tell you the truth, “nothing much”! While the […]
Navarathana Kuruma:(Restaurant Style) Navarathana Korma. Restaurant Style Navrathan Korma. Ingredients: Green chili 1 mincedGinger Garlic paste 1 spoonOnion 1 large head gratedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonFood color optional(I didn’t use them)Garam masala powder 1/2 spoonAlmonds/Cashew nuts paste 1/4 cupGhee few spoonsCottage cheese/panir fried 1 cupCarrotsBeansCauliflowerPeasBell peppersTurnipsBeetsApplesPineappleMangoesCherryTomatoes Cashew nuts – friedRaisins – friedCilantro to […]
Paneer Kofta Curry – I am Loving It:)
- 11
- May
- 2010
Paneer Kofta Curry: After done with paneer(Yeah, the home made one), it left a lot of scrap! The trimming part was fun, guess I overwhelmingly chopped it down:( I felt awful to trash the scrap. I was never allowed to waste food, back home. So, this recipe was planned instantly, to fix the shredded cottage […]
Paal Poli – Seduce Your Taste Buds
- 05
- May
- 2010
Pal Poli: Milk Polis, Palu Bobatlu. Pal Ommittu. Paal Poori. Pal puri. Maybe our stone age fore-fathers have been deprived for this one thing ‘S-U-G-A-R’. And that is why our in-built genes still crave for anything ‘S-W-E-E-T’.:) Obviously starchier meals, fatty stuff and anything sweeter easily becomes comfort dish for some of us. The rush […]
