Baby Bok Choy Stir Fry – Chinese Style
- 21
- 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:)
- 19
- 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
- 16
- 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 […]
Papaya Smoothie – Simply Refreshing!
- 13
- July
- 2010
Papaali Milk Shake: Ingredients: Papaya – cubed 2 cupsMilk 2-4 cupsSugar to tasteChaat masala powder to garnish. Method: Puree the fruit and mix with sugar and milk. Beat them vigorously till its foamy. Serve chilled in a tall glass. Enjoy.
Bagara Baingan:(Re Posting) Ta da…I did it, again, my favorite good old Bagara baingan, I feel like…as though I have conquered this one dish all by myself. If I could cook a dish, over and over without any sort of boredom means,…it should be either that quintessential Chicken Biriyani or Brinjal Sheruva I will Never, […]
Grilled Quails – Tandoored Quails/ Kaadai Tandoori
- 11
- July
- 2010
Tandoored Quails: Ingredients: Spices to be Toasted & Powdered: CinnamonClovesCardamomPeppercornsCoriander seedsTymol seedsChironjiSaffron Use only a pinch of above spice blend. Other Ingredients: Black SaltRegular SaltChili powder Kashmiri chili powder Red food color Turmeric Lemon juice Yogurts (hung)Ginger-garlic pasteOnion pasteMint paste Few cubes of butter/ghee for bastingChaat masala to garnish. About 1-2 spoons of above ingredients […]
Yucca Stir-Fry: I was completely taken by surprise…how this bland starchy roots, takes in all the influences from the basic ingredients and eventually turns up into a fulfilling meal! So, here is a simple recipe for the day. Ingredients: Yucca/cassava roots 1 large Salt Dry red chili 3 crushed Chana + Urad dal – 2 […]
Shallots in Tamarind based Curry
- 06
- July
- 2010
China Vengayam Kara Kuzhambu: Chinna Vengayam Puli Kuzhambu. Ulli Pulusu. Vengaya Kuzhambu. I was desperately looking out for these small shallots in and around my area, for the past 5 years! Almost for every single recipe, Mommy recommends just this and not anything fancy, you know!! So, I was all excited to spot these little […]
