Methi Kofta Kadhi: Vendhya Keerai Kola Urundai Mor-Kuzhambu. …so nothing much to rant today, please…don’t ask me, how did I arrive at this dish! Kind of hectic week, with million commitments(that need to be attended in split second), lots of chores at home and above all’ topped with severe yard work! This summer is pretty […]
Pink Beans Korma: When I saw this pink beans for the first time(5 years ago)in the local farmer’s market, I was so thrilled. So, what do they call it?…Cranberry Beans. But, my cooking experience wasn’t that pleasant, you know! Due to lack of culinary skills back then(it doesn’t mean that I am good now), the […]
Dum Ka Murg: Ingredients: For Marination: Chicken thighs – preferably thighs cut into chunksOnion bulb onion gratedGreen chili 1 mincedGinger-garlic paste 1/2 spoonYogurtsLemon juice few spoonsVinegar few spoonsSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonKashmiri chili powder 1 spoonPepper powder 1/2 spoonCoriander powder 1/2 spoonCumin powder 1/2 spoonGaram masala powder 1/2 spoon. Onion gratedTomato 2 pureedSaffronCardamon […]
Pesto Pasta: Ingredients: For Pasta: Extra virgin olive oil Salt Pasta – your fav’ shell. For Sauce: Basil leaves 1 bunch Parsley 1/2 a bunch Pine nuts toasted 1 table spoon Extra virgin olive oil Salt …Wet grind them to thick paste. For Toppings: I used snow peas Parmesan cheese to garnish Method: Cook pasta […]
Eral Varuval: Chemmeen Varuval. Iral Porichadhu. Shrimps Fry with Indian touch of spices. Ingredients: Shrimps 1/4 kiloSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonTamarind paste 1/2 spoonOil for shallow frying. Method: Mix all the ingredients together, except oil. Marinate them for couple of hours. Fry them till crisp, in hot oil. Serve warm to go with your […]
Baby Bok Choy Stir Fry – Chinese Style
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- July
- 2010
Baby Bok Choy:(Chinese Style) Bok Choy, the Chinese cabbage, became my favorite greens…ever since my brother introduced it’ to me. When it comes to fixing a meal, I can’t help myself a new veggie that quickly! As long as it is cooked by others or at restaurants, am fine. I am a big native food […]
Chocolate Mousse & Memoirs of School Days Fun:)
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- July
- 2010
Chocolate Mousse: When I was in high school, I loved recess. Come on who didn’t? Its a chance to get away from the regular boring classes. The usual obedient show’ we put up on, will be broken in split second upon hearing the bell sound! We were allowed to run around like a maniac and […]
Pathra:(Maharashtra Style) I knew, I was going to try this recipe sooner or later. The recipes for Authentic Alu Wadi / Pathra have been floating around the blogosphere for a while. And I couldn’t wait to try them myself. As soon as I saw these Fresh Yam Greens in the International market, I convinced myself […]
Asparagus Korma – Asparagus in Rich Coconut Sauce
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- July
- 2010
Asparagus Kurma: Ingredients: Asparagus 1 bunch – choppedPotatoes 1 – boiled n cubed(optional)Green chilies 2 – minced/slicedOnion 1 gratedGinger-garlic pate 1 spoonTomatoes 1 large choppedSaltTurmeric 1 pinchChili powder 1/2 spoonCoconut milk 1 cupFennel seeds 1 spoonOil few spoons. Method: In a wide wok, heat oil. Add the whole spices and wait till they crackle. Add […]
Spaghetti with Soya Chunks: Listen up ladies, I know this recipe isn’t gonna win any sort of culinary awards for innovation or anything. But for a routine traditional cook, it was pretty darn easy. I fixed this spaghetti for dinner, last week’ altered the regular meat balls with some soya chunks! Now, was that cooking […]
