The Hots for Coconut Water
The only drink which seems to quench my thirst these extremely hot summer days is coconut water—naturally sweet and cool. Coconut water is a juice found in the interior or endosperm of a young coconut. Its water is one of nature’s most refreshing drinks, consumed worldwide for its nutritious and health-benefiting properties. The juice is […]
When Red is Uber Cool- The New Indian Express
Last week I was in China to receive the Gourmand Best Cookbook (Foreign cuisine) award for my third book On the Kebab Trail. Of course, besides the excitement of receiving the award, which is like the Oscar of cookbooks, there was excitement of exploring China, as it was my first trip to Beijing and Shanghai. […]
Best Foreign Recipe Cookbook in the World- On the Kebab Trail
On the Kebab Trail by Monish Gujral has won the Gourmand “Best Foreign Recipe Cookbook in the World” on 20th May 2014 in China, presented by Mr Eduard Cointreau chairman Gourmand awards and Paris cook book fair. The book has won the Best Foreign Cuisine Book in India, Gourmand Awards 2014 complies Gujral’s journey, a […]
Royal Repasts with King of Fruits – The New Indian Express
I was in Hardwar last week. Sitting by the Ganges, the damp but refreshing breeze blowing, as if eager to cross the Himalayas in a jiffy, reminded me of my childhood when we would immerse jute bag full of mangoes in the river to chill them .We would sit by the Ganga for hours happily […]
The Bruising Sweetness of Paris – The New Indian Express
Sometimes, childhood memories remain forever imbibed in your heart. I remember vividly walking down the cobbled streets of…
GOAN FISH CURRY RECIPE
The green azure waters of Goa’s beaches and my quiet and quaint cottage amidst small hills,makes Goa the perfect getaway. Goa is rich in diverse cultures,religions and cuisines. This place sure is a heaven for foodies. Goan cuisine is all about a burst flavours and reflects the right fusion of culture with food.The malabari crabs,mussels […]
FRENCH ONION SOUP
INGREDIENTS 50 gm butter 750 gm onions thinly sliced 2 tsp Sugar 2 tsp plain flour 1 Ltr chicken or beef stock Salt and Pepper to Half a small french stick cut into 4 slices is 50 gm Gruyère cheese grated 2 tsp Parsley, chopped INSTRUCTIONS Melt the butter in a large saucepan and add the onions and sugar. Turn down the heat so […]
Red Baked Swedish Apples
INGREDIENTS 5 red ripe apples, cut into halves 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp malt vinegar 2 tbsp melted butter 1 tbsp Sugar 5 Walnuts 10 Raisins INSTRUCTIONS Cut apples into halves and deseed them from the centre Brush melted butter on the apples Sprinkle sugar. Put 2 raisins and one whole walnut in the centre of each apple Sprinkle with cinnamon Pre-heat […]
Caramelised Onion Lavash Pizza
A light hearted spirited dessert INGREDIENTS 2 big onions finely sliced 1 ½ tsp Sugar 1 tsp salt 1 ½ Tbsp oil 2 Tbsp Feta cheese 2 Tbsp chopped parsley 12 pieces Lavash Flat Bread INSTRUCTIONS Put a pan on medium heat. Add oil and heat it well. Now add onion, salt and sugar. Stir continuously till the sugar is melted and the […]
Pesto Prawn
INGREDIENTS 10 King prawns 1 Cup Pesto Sauce 2 tsp Salt 1 tsp White pepper 1/2 tsp Vinegar 1/2 tsp Red chili powder 1/2 tsp Ginger paste INSTRUCTIONS Wash and clean the prawns then marinate for 30 minutes with vinegar, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp red chili powder. In a bowl, mix remaining ingredients and mix the marinated prawns in it […]
