Phirni / Firni / Basmati Kheer
- 13
- August
- 2007
Rice Kheer: (version 2) Rice Phirni. Chawal Phirni. Basmati Phirni or Firni. Rice Pudding. Basmati payasam This recipe was once prepared by my UnderGrad classmate Naazima. She prepared this dish for Talent show or something. I happend to taste it. Though she didnt win any prize on that day…it was appreciated by everyone. Though Basmati/Rice […]
Saffron Infuced Cous Cous with Chicken Tower
- 13
- August
- 2007
Cous Cous with Saffron Chicken Tower:Cous Cous-Saffron Chicken.Ingredients: For Cous Cous: Cous Cous 1 cup Salt Dry parsley 1 spoon Dried Garlic powder 1 spoon Olive Oil 4 spoons. To Garnish: Tomato 1 Cilantro or parsley leaves few. For Chicken: Chicken boneless, skinless – shredded 1 cup Cilantro leaves alone 1/4 cup Saffron few strands […]
Sheer Kurma / Semiya Payasam – Muslim Style
- 01
- August
- 2007
Also known as: Vermicelli Payasam. Semiya Payasam. Saffron Infused Vermicelli Pudding. Ingredients: 1 cup fine vermicelli 1/2 c sugar 2 c milk 1 c condensed milk kewra essence saffron strands ghee sliced almonds Method Soak 1/4 spoon of saffron in 2-4 spoons of milk and wet-grind the same. In a hot pan, add sugar and […]
Chicken Rotisserie – Saffron Infused
- 01
- July
- 2007
Saffron Infused Whole Cornish Hen Roast:Whole Cornish Hen 1 For Injecting: Syringe 1 SaltSaffron 1/2 spoon Chili powder 2 pinchLemon juice dilutedSesame oil few spoons. For Marination: Dry mint leaves 1-2 spoonsLemon JuiceSaltSaffron 1/4 spoonChili power 1 spoonGround black pepper 5-7 turns in pepper millGaram masala powder 1/4 spoon – optional Method: Wash and clean […]
Badam Kheer – Something Creamy and Rich
- 15
- June
- 2007
Nothing could be as comforting as badam kheer to stir your mood for happiness. Sometimes, I feel the sole purpose of this rich creamy drink is to keep my spirits up. And, its not unusual for me to try a variety of sinful recipes! My collection of almond based sweets is really mind blowing to […]
Kesar Pilaf / Saffron Pilaf
- 27
- May
- 2007
Saffron Rice: Saffron Infused Rice. Kesar Ka Chawal. Kunguma Poo Pulav. Saffron Pilaf. Ingredients:Long Grained Rice – 1 cupSaffron 1 teaspoonMilk 1/4 cupSaltGinger-garlic paste 1 spoonWhite onion 1 small – slicedBay leaves 3Star anise 1Cloves 3Cinnamon sticks 2Marati Mokku 2Ghee 1 cup. Method:Using mortar and pestle….grind saffron strands gently. Add few spoons of milk to […]
Saffron-Potato Roast
- 13
- April
- 2007
Saffron Treated Potato Fry:Saffron infused Potato Fry. Saffron-Potato Roast. Baby Potato Fry. Kesar Alu Fry. Kesar Aloo Sabzi. Kumkama Poo Thooviya – Urulai Varuval. Kumkuma Poo-Urulaikizhangu Varuval. Ingredients:Baby potatoes – ¼ kiloSaffron ½ spoonMilk – few spoonsSaltLemon juice 1 spoonWhite pepper powder 1 spoonButter ½ stick or ghee 1 small cup. For Garnishing: Black pepper […]
Gasa Gasa Halwa
- 25
- February
- 2007
Poppy Seeds Halwa:Kasa Kasa Halwa. Cas Cas Halwa. Casa Casa Halwa. Poppy Seeds Sweet Recipe. This is quite famous recipe in Southern Tamil Nadu. The is no much variation from the usual ‘Halwa’ recipe though! Ingredients: White Poppy Seeds 1 cup Sugar ¾ cup Milk 2 cups Saffron few strands Ghee or Clarified Butter 1 […]
Vermicelli Kesari / Semiya Kesari
- 20
- February
- 2007
Vermicelli Kesari:Sweet Seviyan. Sheer Khurma walli Seviyan Halwa. Seviyan Zarda. Semiya Kesari. Sweet Semiya Recipe. Semya Kesari. Sweet Vermicelli. Vermicelli Halwa. Vermicelli Halva. I tasted this particular recipe when I was a kid(studying 3rd or 4th standard). I have been to daddy’s friends place. They are Tamil speaking Muslims! I call that aunty as ‘Parrot […]
Pineapple Kesari – Sweet Moments
- 20
- February
- 2007
Inspired by those aggressive foodies on the social networking sites, and an overwhelming amount of pineapple lying around in the house…I prepared this quick delicate sweet few days ago! It was intended for my brunch. Actually, I aimed at a cup full…but as the semolina bulged three folds, it made so much!! And, I did […]
