Banana flower is considered as a vegetable in many Asian cuisines. The inner cream coloured flowers are used here and not the red outer covering. Banana flower is yet another veggie full of nutrients and helps in anaemia, diabetes, kidney function, ulcers etc. This salad is called BHUNGA in Burmese. Here is my take on…
Month: August 2020
Quesadillas
All over the world in Mexican Restaurants, Quesadillas are a common listing. However, when we travelled to Mexico, we were surprised to find out that Quesadillas aren’t widely eaten throughout the country, and there is so much more to the local cuisine than what others may have us believe.For example, Ant Eggs Omelets, Edible Cacti, Mole…
Red Sorrel Curry with Chicken
I first had Gongura pickle back in college days at Bangalore at a friends place. The taste lingered and was unavailable in the north of India as readily. Subsequent visits to the city always demanded a visit to some local restaurant preparing this as a pickle or delicacy. Recently, discovered this in Bangkok local market…
Savoury Monkey Bread – I
SAVOURY MONKEY BREAD -1 Monkey bread is a soft, usually sweet gooey balls of dough served as breakfast in the US. Why it is called monkey bread is perhaps because it’s easy to pull apart and share as monkeys would There is a lot of baking going on at home these days, but no one…
Handvo with Foxtail millet & Spinach
Foxtail millet is one of the oldest of all the cultivated millets. These are good for heart, fights with diabetes, gluten free, high in antioxidants, prevents cancer…. It is high in dietary fiber, protein, and healthy micros. It offers rich grain support for brain health, nerve signals, hair health, memory and skin health. Need I go…
Karonda Instant Pickle
Karonda is a tart-berry, seasonal fruit, which is mainly used for making pickles, chutneys, and different kinds of preserves. It is green and sour when unripe and turns pink / red when ripe.I live in Bangkok, where Karondas are generally very rare to find. But when you do, one just simply cannot resist making pickle….
Focaccia with Semolina & Pesto
With so many baking recipes going around, it is tempting not to try some out! But what do you do when you love the breads and still need to keep your diet? Here is no fuss, healthy option that I have tried! INGREDIENTS For bread : Semolina 1 cup Whole wheat flour 1 cup Bread…
Achari Mathri
Who doesn’t like Mathri with pickles right ? But what if you don’t like the mess of pickle oils, or have old pickle that no one wants to eat anymore since there is a new and fresh one available. During my early days in Bangkok, all my pickles would be brought in from my mother’s…
Brussel Sprouts with Bechamel Sauce
For the longest time the only way I made Brussel sprouts was to do a simple garlic roast on the iron skillet with a dash of lemon juice in the end. It was simple, quick,healthy and crunchy. Perfect as a side dish instead of a salad. This time I tried it with Bechamel sauce and…
Khandvi
Ingredients : 1 cup gram flour or besan 1 cup sour curd 1 cup water 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp haldi pwd For tempering: 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds 1 green chilli finely chopped 1 sprig of curry leaves Method: 1. Mix all the above khandvi ingredients in a mixer jar and…
Flavour Bursts 