Churning out Delicacies with Plain Old Yoghurt
I remember my great grandmother sitting by the earthen pot, that used to churn fresh buttermilk, on the veranda of our old Delhi home on hot summer mornings. We would enjoy this delicious and fresh summer cooler, sometimes mixed with freshly ground mint leaves infused in the creamy buttermilk and sometimes gulping down the morsels […]
Fried Yet Healthy, Pakoras Take a New Course- The New Indian Express
It’s all about staying fit and, of course, looking great and being in shape.Boys, girls, men or women, mostly all strive for the ultimate goal of being fit. It’s not only necessary to just look good but medically important as well to remain in shape and maintain one’s ideal weight. All doctors advise to maintain […]
Mixing Flavours for a Thai High- The New Indian Express
The aroma of lemongrass always makes my salivary gland very active. These days there are aromatic candles which burn in chic spas or hotel lobbies to sensualise the atmosphere, but whenever I smell lemon grass, even while getting an aromatherapy massage done, it arouses my hunger for Thai food. The mere smell of lemon grass […]
Poha: More Than What Meets The Eye- The New Indian Express
Whenever we wanted to eat some thing light, my mother would predictably cook poha (beaten rice) for the breakfast. I am not complaining, as she would always cook poha with a twist with her unusual combinations and presentation of the simple and humble poha. It could be with spinach, sometimes with shrimps, cashew or even […]
Healthy is the Plate that Serves Green- The New Indian Express
These days all moms are so much concerned about their kids having right kind of nutritional meal that they avoid too much of fat, sweets etc. in their diet at home. The moms work under pressure all the time as their kids fuss over the healthy food and always prefer junk food over the greens.In […]
The Toast That is Not Simply French Any More- The New Indian Express
Many historians claim, besides many other reasons, the Queen of France Marie Antoinette was executed during the French revolution for making the remark, “If they do not have bread, let them eat cake.” For whatever reasons such a remark was made, but I am sure bread is bread and no cake or pastry can substitute […]
It Takes the Cake in the Harsh Winter- The New Indian Express
Christmas is long over but as long as the bitter cold days persist, the plum cake will always occupy a special place in my heart. Though baked specially to celebrate the Lord’s birth, one doesn’t need an excuse to indulge in this ripe cake. However, I would always eagerly await Christmas as our neighbours who […]
Raise a Toast to the Spirit of a Barbeque- The New Indian Express
“Mein alcoholic hoon” and “Jhoom barabar jhoom sharabi” are among the Bollywood songs which have prompted me to write this week’s column. Since I have been researching on kebabs for a long time for my book on the kebab trail, I will share a secret of a good barbeque with you. Barbeque is as good […]
Peanut Chutney
INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup roasted peanuts 2 Green chili deseeded 1 tsp Ginger Chopped 3 CLoves Chopped garlic 1 tbsp Groundnut oil 1 tsp Salt INSTRUCTIONS Put all the ingredients in a blender and grind to a fine paste, slightly granular. Add a little water, refrigerate.
GOSHT LABABDAR MOTIMAHAL RECIPE RECIPE
INGREDIENTS 300 gm Boneless lamb 4 tbsp Refined oil 2 Black cardamoms 3 Green cardamom 3 CLoves 2 jaivitri 1 ” Cinnamon 1 Bay leaf 2 tbsp Ginger garlic paste 1 Large onion chopped 1 tsp Degi Red chili powder 1 tsp White pepper powder 1/2 cup Tomato puree 1 tsp Chopped green chilies 1 Bell pepper green sliced 1.5 tsp Salt 2 tbsp Butter 1/2 cup Cream INSTRUCTIONS Wash and pat dry […]
