FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinYummlyBufferemailPrint Bhuna Murgh is a dry chicken curry smeared in tomato base with fresh fragrance of ginger, garlic and bhuna masala and…
Ingredient: cashew nut
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Karachi Halwa | Bombay Halwa is a popular sweet found all across India with different names. I first had this in Ajmer, Rajasthan… I was amazed to see this sweet in almost each and every sweet shop near Dargah. The karachi halwa is not made in any particular color. Saffron, green n yellow are the common colors found in karachi halwa. As diwali is approaching I decided to present various sweet varieties that can be made easily at home and presented in front if your guests this festival. Karachi halwa is one such sweet I wanted to make since long….
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Navratan Korma aka Nine- Gem-Curry gets it’s name after the nine ingredients 9vegetables, fruits and nuts) used in making a creamy, semi-sweet Mughlai Curry. This royal curry was made in the imperial kitchens known as ‘Bawarchikhana’ for the Kings and the Queens during the Mughal Era. Mughali Cuisines are over the top delicious and this particular curry tops the chart as it makes it more royal with the use of fruits, assorted vegetables and nuts. The curry becomes rich with the use of cream, cashew paste and coconut milk at times. I have learned this recipe from my grandmother, who…
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Pilaf, also known as pilav, pilau, pilafi, pulao, palaw, plov, polov, polo, and polu, is a dish in which rice is cooked in a seasoned broth. In some cases, the rice may also attain its brown color by being stirred with pieces of cooked onion, as well as a mix of spices. Depending on the local cuisine, it may also contain meat, fish, vegetables, pasta, and dried fruits. Pilaf and similar dishes are common to Balkan, Middle Eastern, Caucasian, Central and South Asian, East African, Latin American and Caribbean cuisines. It is a staple food and a national dish in…
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A HALWA a day keeps my tensions away….lol Coming from a gastronomic family, my love for food has been well defined by now. For those who are new to my blog, lemme tell you all that sweets and desserts is my most favorite column in my blog. You will find the maximum number of posts in this category …lol My mom says that my dad had a strong tooth. Though after his ailments he was restricted to diet food but his longings for sweets and desserts have certainly passed on to me and my sister. So keeping the family tradition…
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My blog’s 2nd century celebrations are still on. For all those who don’t like soya chunks (Nutrella) , i have got two such recipes that will not just complete your meal but even tantalize your taste buds and make you have it again and again. Firstly i got you a Nutri Pilaf that is studded with dry fruits and is simply aromatic. Trust me, this simple nutri pilaf is no less than a laborious traditional Biryani. Similarly the soft soya chunks made in a spicy dry gravy with a kick of pepper will certainly make you fall in love with…
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GIL-E-FIRDAUS also commonly known as Kesar Firni is a pudding made by grounded rice, lots of dry fruits and saffron. It’s thick as compared to the normal Rice Kheer, garnished with lots of dry nuts and rose petals, it is served chilled in various festivals and special occasions. The Firni is rich, creamy, rose scented and loaded with lots of chopped dry nuts. In my house Firni is preferred more than rice keer. It’s served chilled hence the consistency become more thick after getting into the refrigerator….. simply divine. I usually make Firni is a large quantity so that we…
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Treat your tummy with an absolute melt in mouth paneer kofta dunked in a rich creamy badami gravy. I had the pleasure of eating this royal treat in a near by restaurant few days back. The badami gravy is not just rich but also provides a amazing flavor ride to your palate. Basically the recipe comes under Awadhi Cusine and is quite close to Malai Kofta. The paneer kofta recipe resembles to malai kofta a lot but the gravy makes a huge difference when it comes to taste. The royal gravy has a smooth texture but along with that it…
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Chivda – an Indian snack that is full of flavors and equally keeps a check on calories. Light and tasty Chivda is commonly found at Indian homes specially during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi or Deepawali. I remember as a kid i had this at my neighbor’s place in Diwali. The chivda was light and fluffy and had and amazing crunch and flavor. Chivda has no particular recipe, it can be made as per your liking and choice of ingredients and taste. This particular version is guilt free as it has very less use of oil. I prefer making Chivda in…
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I was very new to Sindhi Biryani before i explored my friend Anisa Arif’s website http://shop.zaiqathespicestore.com/ . Before this i had tried Zaika’s Bombay Biryani Masala which i used few months back. It got published in various online food magazines too. Since then i am a huge fan if Zaika Spices. They are fresh, fine and absolutely aromatic. While ordering some spices , Sindhi Biryani Masala caught attention of mine this time. After having a word about it with Anisa, i decided to give it a try. The procedure followed to make this Biryani was the same, the only difference…
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A big shout to all those who have a sweet tooth like me !!! India has given us an enormous variety of desserts. Most have them carry a traditional essence. One such dessert that is liked and loved by all and is a common preparations in festivals too… the royalty lies in it’s name, the one and only KesarPista Rabri !!! You will rarely find someone who doesn’t like a thick and creamy Rabri laced with lots of exotic dry fruits and saffron. The recipe i have used has traditional methodology in which the milk is reduced in a large…
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What do u do with those extremely ripe bananas..? Well i prefer to bake them. And when it comes to baking, what better than a Banana Bread Loaf! Well the banana cake resembles a banana bread bcz of its texture. Though the ingredients is same as a cake but it’s a bread. Banana bread is a type of bread that is made with mashed fully ripe bananas. It is often a moist, sweet, cake-like quick bread; however, there are some banana bread recipes that are traditional-style yeast breads. Well there’s an interesting history behind banana bread… Wikipedia says Banana bread…