A delicious savoury from south India, which
somewhat looks like a doughnutJ. Made from white lentil, known as urad dal in
India, it is a very popular, wholesome snack and is enjoyed best with coconut
chutney or sambhar…
Wednesday 25 August 2010
Thursday 19 August 2010
Maharashtrian Style Masala Rice (Masale Bhaat)
An extremely popular cuisine, served at
most of the weddings, in the West Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a spicy,
Marathi version of the vegetable pulao and is usually enjoyed best with any
pickle, chutney or yoghurt. What makes it different from the usual pulao is the
blend of some more ground spices, curry leaves and dry peanuts which give a
wonderful aroma and taste…
Friday 13 August 2010
Punjabi Kadi Pakoda
Thursday 12 August 2010
Fixing Cooking Errors
We have all had our share of kitchen disasters. Here are some quick and easy tips to fix some of the common errors we make while cooking...
Tuesday 10 August 2010
Aaloo Kulcha and Chana Masala
Treat yourself with this delicious and spicy recipe, very popular in the North Indian state of Punjab. Mashed potatoes, onions and lots of spices are rolled into a round shape flat kulcha and served with the lip smacking chickpeas curry…
Friday 6 August 2010
Spinach Delight
If you are looking to shed some calories and at the same time stay healthy, then try this very easy recipe. A blend of some fresh vegetables, spinach puree and the wonderful aroma of garlic and ginger makes this dish too delicious to resist…
Thursday 29 July 2010
Baked Penne Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
Very delicious and easy to make, this popular Italian dish is made from penne, cooked in white sauce and oregano, with yummy cheddar cheese and roasted vegetables. Penne makes an excellent and versatile pasta as its hollow center allows it to hold sauce, while the angular ends act as scoops...
Saturday 17 July 2010
Coconut Burfi
Festive season or not sweets are relished almost anytime during the year. Here’s a very easy to make recipe of a popular Indian sweet made from coconut and custard powder…
Thursday 15 July 2010
Bottle Gourd Crêpes (Ghiya/Lauki ka Cheela)
Another great way to enjoy a brilliantly healthy vegetable, which is often ignored for being too boring or bland in taste. Made from Bottle Gourd, better known as Ghiya/Lauki in India, with a mix of gram flour these delicious and crispy crepes can be enjoyed best during the breakfast or as an evening snack.
Tuesday 13 July 2010
Fenugreek Dumplings (Methi Pakodas/Khalwa)
Monsoon is here, so make the most of it and enjoy these delicious, absolutely crisp dumplings made from fenugreek leaves (Methi). With a touch of ginger, spices and green chillies these can be savored best with the perfect Indian tea…
Sunday 11 July 2010
Carrot and Red Lentil Soup
Delicious and highly nutritious, the red lentil soup is very popular across the Europe. Made from boiling fresh carrots with red lentils, it’s very healthy and serves as a quick meal…
Friday 9 July 2010
Vermicelli Upma
Bored of having that same breakfast every day? Try this awesome dish…it’s easy to cook, delicious and quite wholesome. Made from Vermicelli (popularly known as Seviyan in North India), this is a type of pasta that is round in section and somewhat thinner than Spaghetti…
Wednesday 7 July 2010
Veggie Bean Burger
Made from Red Kidney Beans (rajma), which are a good source of protein and fiber, this delicious snack can be a delight to your kids. Moreover, it’s simple, quick and deliciously healthy…
Tuesday 6 July 2010
Chilli Potato
This delicious, easy to make dish is great as a snack or as a supplement to curry. Made from fried potatoes, dipped in corn flour batter, which are later stir fried with red bell peppers and spring onions and some spices to add to that mouthwatering hot flavor…
Saturday 3 July 2010
Zucchini Rice
A yummy and healthy way to have your rice cooked with Zucchini (also known as Courgette), popularly known as Tori/Turai in India…
Saturday 26 June 2010
Rava Idli and Sambhar
A quick way to enjoy a wholesome mouthwatering breakfast, made from semolina and toor daal. It needs no prior preparation but made instantly…
Wednesday 23 June 2010
Wednesday 16 June 2010
Thursday 27 May 2010
Black Eyed Peas Curry (Chawli Bhaji)
A delicious curry from North India made from Black Eyed Peas, better known as ‘Lobia’...
Sunday 23 May 2010
Mom’s special ‘Khasta Kachori’
A delicious snack from the Indian state of Rajasthan made from plain flour, white lentils and various spices...
Tuesday 18 May 2010
Friday 7 May 2010
Wednesday 5 May 2010
Thursday 29 April 2010
Friday 23 April 2010
Shahi Kadai Paneer
A royal vegetarian dish made from Paneer(Paneer is a fresh cheese common in South Asian cuisine. It is an unaged, acid-set, non-melting farmer cheese made by curdling heated milk with lemon juice or other food acid)...
Tuesday 20 April 2010
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