It’s my 400th Blog Post … has to be a special one. Well, my blog has maximum number of sweets in the particular category, so what better than celebrating with a wholesome traditional Indian sweet/ dessert! Chak Hao Amubi or Black Rice Kheer/Pudding is a delicacy that comes from the North East of India, particularly Manipur. Assam & Manipur produces a large scale of Black rice, which is drought resistant and also rich in minerals. Hence there are various regional recipes made with black rice, and the most delicious among all is Chak Hao Kheer. The preparation is pretty much…
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 Quick and easy vegetable fried brown rice is a great solution to all the Chinese food lovers who are health freaks as well. Brown rice contains a lesser amount of carbohydrates hence makes easy digestion and is light to your tummy. Brown rice when teamed up with plenty of fine vegetables and tossed in olive oil and sauces to give a Chinese flavor makes an amazing rice meal that can be anytime enjoyed with any Chinese curry like Machurian or Paneer/Tofu Chili. Brown fried rice is healthy and full of nutrients that not just makes the dish filling but also fulfills our daily nutrient requirement with an amazing Chinese taste.
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Raw Tomato Curry aka Hare Tamatar ki Sabzi is a spicy tangy, delicious side dish that comes from North Indian Cuisines. The recipe has passed on through various regions with different variations done, hence it doesn’t belong to any particular regional cuisine. A very popular dish in North Indian states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar etc, that goes well with roti/chapati/rice etc. Tomato is harvested in it’s green form or you can say when it is raw, chopped into pieces and then seasoned with Indian Spices. This particular recipe is made without Onion and Garlic hence making it close to…
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Double chocolate sugar bite cookies is one such dessert/snack which is loved by kids a lot. Loaded with the goodness of chocolate, milk and butter … the cookies are certainly a double doze of chocolate with crunchy sugar granules in every bite. If you don’t like granulated sugar in your cookies, just add castor sugar or powdered sugar 🙂 The recipe shared here is eggless but it can also be made with eggs by replacing milk and adding vanilla extract. I made this eggless because my son often carries these goodies in his tiffin and i want everyone to enjoy…
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Mexican Lime Chicken is marinated Chicken breasts in lime juice, lime zest, coriander, paprika and grilled either in oven or stove stop grill pan. Mexican Lime Chicken can be served as a starter or a side dish to lovely weekend meal and also a great option to serve in your brunch parties. Mexican inspired recipe is simple yet very appetizing. Lime juice and zest when teemed up with coriander and paprika gives an amazing aroma and flavor to the chicken keeping it juicy and soft. In my family, we love to have chicken specially in our weekend meals. Roasted/Grilled chicken…
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If you are still wondering which sweet to make for your beloved brother on Raksha Bandhan, then your search ends here. Easy Microwave Kaju Burfi is an ideal option that can be made instantly and the entire method of preparation is fuss free. Say NO to those vigorous stirrings , few basic ingredients and a microwave now gives you an amazingly aromatic and exotic Indian sweet which is loved by each and everyone in the country. For making this soft and buttery kaju burfi all you need is Cashews, milk, ghee, sugar and saffron. Yes, you heard that right…that’s all…
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Bhetki Begum Bahar is one rich and spicy fish curry that comes from Bengali Cuisine. A very popular dish is Bengali marriages and special occasions. The fish fillets have a typical shape that are marinated and later fried golden. The curry is typically cooked in mustard oil where the richness comes from the poppy seeds and the cashew paste used. The extensive use of mace and nutmeg powder gives the curry an amazing aroma and flavor and also gives a rich look. In my house Bhetki Begum Bahar is cooked during special occasions. Hence i am not too familiar to…
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Pepe Chingri is a very popular Bengali Prawn curry made with green papaya and comes from the coastal region of West Bengal. Green papaya or Raw papaya cooked in a simple yet delectable curry is teemed up with prawns or chingri to make an amazing dish that is enjoyed with hot steamed rice. The consistency of the curry here is little thin and a bit spicy as well. The process is quick and hardly requires a handful of ingredients that is easily available at our kitchen pantry. I have always seen my mother cooking pepe chingri at home, but as…
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Chutney has a wide importance in Indian cuisines and is similar to sauce that comes from the subcontinents. In India, almost every snack or savory is incomplete without a Chutney. Different snack is teamed with a different kind of a chutney. Few very commony loved Indian dips/chutneys are Tomato Mint Chutney, Coconut Chutney, Peanut Chutney and the most favorite of all that goes with almost each and every snack dish is the Dates & Tamarind Chutney aka Khajoor Imli ki chutney. Best side dip with Samosa, Kachori, Nimkis, Chaats, Dahi vadas etc. Rakshabandhan is approaching and i’m sure all the…
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Veg Mango Kothey is an Indo-Chinese snack that is made with various vegetable fritters tossed with sauces. Veg Mango Kothey is my version of creating a new recipe that is crispy, saucy and gives you an amazing fruity punch. The fruity flavor is acquired by Mango drink. You can use any bottled mango drink like frooti/ slice/ paperboat etc available in store near by to you. The recipe can also be made by using orange drink or juice if you prefer to have a orangish flavor. Vegetables like, cabbage, capsicum, carrots, potato, onion and cauliflower coated with plain flour and…
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Who doesn’t like potato? Well I myself love potatoes a lot and same is my son. Infact there are times when I don’t find anything fancy in the pantry i opt cooking some potatoes. The most humble vegetables / root that blends with almost every dish, curry, or any other vegetable. There are around thousands of recipes made using potatoes all across the world, in fact I feel where nothing grows, grow a potato. Whether its fries, chips, any Indian or International curry, a pie, sweet or savory…potatoes are just a perfect savior to all cooks in the kitchen. Recently…
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There are two main seasons when you can enjoy hot snacks and appetizers along with the climate…. Monsoon and Winters. There are couple of months left for the winters to arrive but Monsoon has certainly arrived at our door step and giving enough opportunities to us to enjoy savories and mouth watering appetizers. One such all time favorite monsoon appetizer at my home is Grilled Paneer Skewers or Steaks. I have a potable BBQ at home, but sometimes just find myself too lazy to get that working. But nothing worries me till i find any substitute for that, and here…