Slow cooker recipes are though a little time consuming but the braising technique really infuses the flavors well inside and gives a rustic flavor to the stew. Mexican chicken stew is one such recipe that is typically made in a slow cooker and is served with a heavy garnish of Greek yogurt , sour cream, tortillas or nachos to company it. I recently owned a CrockPot slow cooker and was desperate to try making something authentic and original. The Mexican chicken stew made here is though a slow cooker recipe but i still omitted black bean as no one in…
Ingredient: corn
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When the climate is dark and rainy, clouds surrounding your backyard, nothing can be as comforting as a hot , aromatic and flavorful bowl of a soup. Soups are not just healthy but also provides energy and a great appetite to the body. Mexican chicken soup is one such scrumptious soup that is loaded with the goodness of veggies and chicken. Vegetables and chicken slow cooked in chicken broth gives an amazing flavor and texture that is simply irresistible. Teem it with some hot, oven fresh bread and soup sticks and i bet you won’t ask for anything better this…
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A quesadilla is a tortilla, usually a corn tortilla – but is also sometimes made with a wheat tortilla, that is filled with cheese and then grilled. Chicken Chili Cheese Quesadillas is typically made with chicken marinated in chipotle paste with a dash of lemon juice and then cooked with cheese. The mix is then filled in tortillas and grilled. This Mexican dish is super delicious and a perfect appetizer option for your brunch or high tea parties. If you like this recipe, then try making at home this weekend and share your feedback with me in comments below. Thanks…
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The most popular one pot meal cooked in Muslim homes almost every weekend is Tahri. Now Tahri can be cooked with various ingredients. It is basically spiced rice cooked along with various vegetables. If you do not have an option of adding vegetables, a simple Aloo Tahri is also loved by all. Teamed up with veg raita, salad and some pickles, Vegetable Tahri is something that is loved by both children as well as the adults in the family. I have grown up eating Tahri almost every weekend, also there were times, when my mother just felt too lazy to…
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Broccoli is the most loved vegetable that comes from the cabbage family and in India it categorizes under exotic vegetables. Similarly, coming from capsicum family, bell peppers are not just colorful but also and excellent source of Vitamin A, C & B6. Stir fry vegetables are simply loved in my family and my son is a huge fan of broccoli. Though now as we a re running out of season for broccoli, i requested my sister to get them from Mumbai so that i can continue making my son’s stir fry vegetables even in monsoons. Excellent source of nutrients and…
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Soy, one of the most richest source of protein that can be used in making different kind of delicious and mouth watering dishes. One of the most popular brand of soy in India is Nutrella, comes in chunks and well as dry minced form as well. Nutrella has a very important place in my family, whenever we short of veggies at home, these chunks come as a savior and are enjoyed and loved by my family a lot. Whether its curry, or dry chili nutrella or even minced version, nutrella is tasty and super delicious in all forms. Recently my…
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In India the food culture, tradition and recipes of the same curry change every 100 miles. Every corner, every region or every state has their own special way of making the curries. One such beautiful food state of India is West Bengal, from veggies to fishes, from mutton to sweets, Bengal cuisine has a wide range of preparations that is not just delicious but also leaves a strong impact on your palate and soul. Among many mouth watering dishes, one dish that is super delicious and close to my heart is ‘Dimer Malai Curry’ which is egg curry cooked with…
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In India we have so many cities that speaks for them self. Old cities have so much cultural heritage in store for us to explore. One such typical cultural heritage lies within the narrow gallis of the old city lanes. They say that if you want to know the real facts about the city go to the inside places, the places that is now the oldest part of the city. Bhopal, the city of lakes and Nawabs is the the richest food city after Lucknow and Hyderabad where the Mughal food impact can be easily seen in some interior parts…
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I wish to die with a mouth full of Biryani… for me there can be no love than Biryani love! The one craziest stuff that makes me go super crazy for. Biryani, no matter mutton or chicken, is my utter most favorite dish. Biryani comes from the Mughlai cuisine and has some amazing variations done in different regions where the Mughals travel. In my knowledge Biryani is made with different preparations in different states of Inida. In my blog i have been focusing on adding different kinds of Biryanis from various regions. You may also find Hyderabadi Biryani, Bombay Biryani,…
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SHAKSHUKA …. in Israel Shakshuka means Breakfast. Baked eggs on a spicy bed of tomatoes and peppers is a famous Middle Eastern Breakfast. This delicious breakfast is healthy and keeps your tummy fill the whole day. Loaded with the goodness of veggies and eggs is a rich source of protien and vitamins. Shakshuka is normaly baked but can also be made on a stove top. The egg whites spread on the bed of tomato sauce and gives a foamy, cushion texture with runny yolks. I personally don’t like runny yolks hence, i chose to bake it a little more than…
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Corn meal as known as makke ka ataa is a popular flour used for making ghee roasted chapatis in winters specially served with Sarson ka saag. Makke ki roti or corn meal bread is a popular dish in Punjab which is another winter delicacy enjoyed in almost every part of the country. To get the Sarson ka Saag recipe click here http://www.spoonforkandfood.com/2015/12/sarson-ka-saag.html Makki di roti is yellow in color when ready, and has much less adhesive strength — which makes it difficult to handle. Due to this, making makki di roti is more difficult than roti made from wheat flour….
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From past few days i had been baking a lot, from bread to cakes, from pasties to cookies… pheww! But hold on guys, this doesn’t mean i am tired of it. Baking is therapeutic , but the only concern for me is to keep a watch on my health. Recently i had been working on my diet regime hence i wanted to avoid APF and sugar as much as i could. Early this morning while surfing on net, i came across a savory cake recipe which was healthy, nutritious , delicious and scrumptious. It’s Savory Semolina Cake. Though the original…