Rajma, Red kidney beans slow cooked in onion-tomato gravy with spices, its a comfort food for winter! Highly nutritious and best to make in large quantity.
If you are in India or you can get hold of Kidney beans grown in Jammu & Kashmir, don’t think twice. Just grab them. The best Rajma/kidney beans are said to be grown there and these beans are smaller, darker in color and packed with flavor. Thank you Anil Uncleji, (Appa’s friend) who... Rajma, Red Kidney beans curry
Rajma, Red kidney beans slow cooked in onion-tomato gravy with spices, its a comfort food for winter! Highly nutritious and best to make in large quantity.
If you are in India or you can get hold of Kidney beans grown in Jammu & Kashmir, don’t think twice. Just grab them. The best Rajma/kidney beans are said to be grown there and these beans are smaller, darker in color and packed with flavor. Thank you Anil Uncleji, (Appa’s friend) who... Dessert recipes for Valentine’s day
Original Post Feb 13,2013. Edited and updated Feb 13,2015.
Valentine’s day is all about love. If you plan to skip the crowded restaurants and cook a special meal at home, this post is about the exclusive part of the meal that adds an added charm. Any special meal is incomplete without a dessert and home-made desserts are even more special, in my opinion. If you want your own valentine’s day desserts made at home, there is a list of... Chocolate covered Strawberries
Chocolate covered strawberries is the simplest version of dessert with chocolate and perfect for any occasion!
It’s a wonderful union of fresh juicy strawberries with melted chocolate. Also I have to say.. you will always have time to make them however last-minute it is, it’s that simple, easy and elegant dessert.
Recipe from Laura in the kitchen, one of my favorite YouTube... Cream filled Chocolate cookies
Valentine’s day special and a great snack any day!
Cream filled chocolate cookies is an addition to my list of quick and easy dessert recipes with cookies as a base. I baked a big batch of cookies (some with m&ms too!) and filled a dozen with cream. While Sathya enjoyed the cream filled ones, I relished just the chocolate cookie which by itself was a great treat!
Since I always try to... Molten Lava Cupcake – Updated recipe
Updated recipe: Feb 13, 2015
This is an updated recipe and post. I mentioned in my post dated 2 years back that My cake did not burst with chocolate lava when cut open like shown in the original recipe which I followed but the ones I baked had a gooey center. I didn’t bother much as the cakes were moist and tasty. But the updated recipe had that fancy part I wished for: chocolate flowing out like lava.
... Homemade Paneer
Paneer is an Indian cheese that is becoming an indispensable part of the Indian menu. Unlike other cheeses, it is the easiest cheese to make at home requiring nothing more than milk and lemon juice. Also this doesn’t melt when heated and it holds its shape well. Great appetizers, main course and even desserts can be made with paneer.
Check out the other recipes made with paneer: Paneer Butter Masala, Paneer Tikka, Palak Paneer, Koftas and... Spinach Salad with Butternut squash,feta and nuts
This spinach salad is my latest favorite. The various textures in each bite is the highlight. Fresh baby spinach with crunchy pecans, chunky feta, chewy raisins and velvety butternut squash.
Sathya who is very fond of salads, had this amazing salad in his office canteen and was totally in love with it. He claims he is successful in bringing the same taste at home. I don’t know what... Vada Pav with cutting chai
Vada pav, popularly known as Mumbai’s very own burger. I am sure every Mumbaikar’s favorite on-the-go snack is the vada pav! Sathya and I, both have lived in Mumbai. The big city with diverse lifestyle, bustling streets, punctual and crowded trains and variety of local food like Pav bhaji, Sabudana Vada, Bhel puri, Bombay Sandwich, Frankie, Ragda Pattis and Vada pav with cutting chai. It’s a wonderful place to live, anyone will love to... Paneer Tikka
Paneer Tikka, an appealing and colorful skewered appetizer, usually made in a Tandoor oven. Good news is, it tastes great when cooked on stove top too! We tried this recipe on a greased pan and it tasted like how it is served in restaurants. Now we are big fans of paneer tikka. Many ideas for related recipes is popping up in the head!
This is also a great vegetarian barbecue recipe... Raw banana/Vazhakai Kofta Curry
Raw banana Kofta Curry, Fried dumpling of Raw Banana/Vazhakai with Potatoes and Paneer in a rich and creamy curry.
This is no south Indian version of north Indian Food. I didn’t know for a very long time until recently one of our friend told us that this dish is from bengali Cuisine, which is among few cuisines in the Indian region which still holds its authenticity over many many years. (Thanks Ayan and Wikipedia!)
Source of this recipe: Probably... The Team
A common idea we share is - Eating is about feeling good and not just following the rules of cooking. more...