Kulfi – A Primitive Form of Icecream
- 04
- December
- 2009
Kulfi – Creamed Ice: (Reposting) Indian Home-Made Icecream. Indian Heavy Cream Icecream. Douple Cream Icecream. Malai Icecream. Malai Kulfi. Kesar ka Kulfi. Malai ka Kulfi. Doupe ka Kulfi. Saffron Kulfi. Rich & Authentic Indian Icecream. Chinese were enjoying the frozen drinks for several centuries(since time immemorial)! Marco Polo(13th Century) is credited with bringing the recipe […]
Deepavali Special – Health Mix Payasam
- 16
- October
- 2009
Health Mix Payasam: Malted Raagi Payasam. Barley Payasam. Sprouted Wheat Payasam. Healthy Payasam. Health Mix is something that mommy used to prepare, when we (myself & my brother) were kids. I am not sure about the long lengthy ingredients she used to sneak into it! Well, I should have asked her! I recollected few of […]
Nuts Kheer
- 14
- October
- 2009
Raw Nuts Kheer: (Version 2) I don’t know how many of you’ll are going to agree with me! I believe that ‘raw nuts’ holds up that potent energy…than that of well cooked ones! Yeah, if you’re following that fibre rich diet, then please try to eat ‘raw nuts’ to zap your energy. It is said […]
Navrathri Special – Cucumber Seeds Halwa
- 26
- September
- 2009
Cucumber Seeds Halwa: Vellari Vidhai Halwa. Being a Pastafarian, me talking about Navrathri…no way!! As y’ll know, I am keeping my ideologies silent, today. Wish you all ‘very Happy Dusserra Festival’. Enjoy! I still remember this fresh…when we were kids, all our neighbours and friends used to invite Pari(my brother) for the Kolu. Yeah, Pari […]
Tandoori Chicken
- 18
- June
- 2009
Tandoori Chicken: Ingredients: Chicken 1 whole – cut into 4 (2 breasts and 2 thighs) Spices to be Toasted & Powdered: CinnamonClovesCardamomPeppercornsCoriander seedsTymol seedsChironjiSaffron Other Ingredients: Black SaltRegular SaltChili powder 1 spoonKashminri chili powder 1 spoonRed food color 1 spoonTurmeric 1/4 spoonLemon juice YogurtsGinger-garlic pasteOnion paste 2 spoonsMint paste 1/4 spoonFew cubes of butter/ghee for […]
Saffron Chicken Pilaf
- 06
- June
- 2009
Saffron Chicken Pulav: Saffron Chicken Pilaf. Cornish Hen Pilaf. Saffron Pilaf with Meat. Its been a while, I posted anything meat…my friends started asking me, whether I became a ‘vegetarian’ or what?? That’s ridiculous, how can I become a vegetarian!! My friend Balaji used to tease me…’If I come by with one whole fried chicken […]
Carrot Halwa
- 05
- May
- 2009
See, I would have accepted AK’s proposal at the first place, if he had had chosen a nice dessert to dig in on our first date rather than spending a huge fortune on a diamond ring!! Which I don’t even wear. Anyhoooo, the poor guy waited three loooong years before I nodded ‘Yes’ for marriage. […]
Valentines’s Day Special – Wheat Halwa / Karah Prasadh
- 12
- February
- 2009
Thirunelveli Halwa: Thirunelveli Iruttukkadai Style Halwa/ Gothumai Halwa /Gyehoo`n Ki Halwa / Wheat Halwa / Glossy Ghee Halwa. Today I present…the world famous ‘Thirunelveli Halwa’ recipe! A regional Speciality Dessert! Thirunelveli/ Tirunelveli is situated in South Tamil Nadu. The city is 2000 years old(maybe much more). Has a rich History right from the 1-2 Century […]
Kashmir Chai
- 29
- January
- 2009
Kashmir Chai:(Cold Version) Kashmir Chai calls for Saffron, Nutmeg and Almonds/Pistachios besides all the other strong spices. Makes it very unique and rich apart from other Indian Tea varieties. Saffron gives out a distinct aroma and nutmeg gives an earthy flavor. Almonds and pistachios give the crunch. Masala infused will give a spicy touch! Most […]
Creamy Saffron Chicken Soup
- 31
- December
- 2008
Creamy Saffron Chicken Soup: Saffron/Zaffron is one of the costliest spice/herb in the world. It costs more than Gold! These are actually flower’s anthers…..a fine strand that holds up the pollen grains! So….if one needs a gram of saffron, he needs to pluck at least 10,000 flowers. Now you know….why it is so expensive! These […]
