Fox Nuts or Makhana are basically Lotus seeds. They are high in Potassium and Magnesium, making them useful for people with high blood pressure. Also they are very high in Calcium, which is great for bone and teeth health. Usually I make either makhana kheer or apple kheer. But have combined both here and the…
Month: September 2020
Vietnamese Salmon Salad
This is a simple light yet Healthy wholesome salad for salmon lovers. For vegetarians switch to fried hard Tofu. INGREDIENTS: Salmon fillet 2 fat ones Carrot 1 medium size Radish 1 medium size Watercress leaves about 100 gms Mint leaves handful Garlic chives Cherry Tomatoes handful Garlic 2 cloves Light soya sauce Green chili to…
Chicken Shami Kabab
For the juiciest and moist chicken kabab ever. Look no further !! Ingredients : To boil, Chicken 400 gms boneless, chopped into small pieces Chana dal, 1 cup soaked over night Ginger 1 inch Garlic 2-3 cloves Bay leaf 1 Cinnamon stick 1 small Green cardamom 2 Cloves 2 Dry red chilli 5 pcs Coriander…
Berry & Custard Tartlets
Delightful Dessert and oh so very pretty to look at too no ??? This is a creamy sweet tart with custard filling and fresh blueberries and strawberries. Perfect for that special dessert after a meal or to have at tea time. Share with loved ones and just wait for the compliments to pour in, not…
Churma Laddoo
Churma Laddoo is a traditional Rajasthani preparation, that is served with Dal and Baati. I had made Dal Baati earlier and based on your comments, here is the quick Churma recipe. But before that, you will have to go back to the dal baati recipe and read up on how the Baati is made. Why…
Ragi Dosa (finger millet) with Moringa and Peanut Garlic Chutney
I can’t even begin to summarise the health benefits of this wonder grain – Finger millet or Ragi as it is known in India. Its gluten free, packed with Calcium, good carbs, ammino acids and vitamin D. Moringa or drumstick leaves on the other hand, are full of iron, protein, anti oxidants, has 7 times…
Gun Powder/Idli Podi
This is another of those simple south indian mixes, that is extremely flavourful and can be used in innovative ways with veggies besides just with idli and dosa. I do not claim this to be the most authentic recipe but my household loves it just the way it is. Waiting to hear my south indian…
Mustard Fish Curry (Bengali style)
This Curry is extremely popular and an authentic Bengali recipe. I have used Salmon here, that is cooked in thick mustard paste. This is an easy to prepare, quick and yummy recipe. All you need is just plain rice to go with this flavourful fish curry. Only thing to remember is to cook this in…
Karela Salad
Sounds intriguing, doesn’t it???I had this for the first time at a friends place not so long back and of course, I had to learn this recipe from her. Personally, I love Karela in any form, but my grown-up boys do not. After many years of spending their carefree childhood days with me, chasing and…
Dal Baati
A traditional Indian dish prepared in many states, but most popularly identified with the state of Rajasthan. The dal can be made with moong, tuvar, chana, urad or a mixture of all. I have prepared a simply tuvar dal with the traditional baati. Baati is a hard bread made of coarse wheat flour, that is…
Flavour Bursts 