Grand Marnier Crêpe
INGREDIENTS 1 Cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/4 tsp salt 2 Tbsp Grand Marnier liqueur 100 gm cooking dark chocolate INSTRUCTIONS In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. Gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. Add the Grand Marnier Liqueur salt and butter; beat until smooth. Heat a lightly oiled […]
Borshch (Ukrainian Russian beet soup)
BORSHCH (UKRAINIAN RUSSIAN BEET SOUP) IELD: 4 to 6 servings (4 Servings)PREP: 10 minsCOOK: 15 minsREADY IN: 25 mins Borshch (борщ) is one of the classic soups of the Russian household. Ukrainians, however, swear that it was invented by them. Regardless, there are countless variations throughout the Slavic region of Europe, both with meat and […]
Give us our Daily bread ” food Bytes
Give us this day our daily breadBy Monish Gujral 24th February 2013 12:00 AMMy mouth always water by the thought of tandoori roti with a blob of home made white butter, mango pickle, freshly grilled kebab and plain butter milk. None of my meal is complete with out roti or parantha. I normally have a […]
Zafrani Biriyani
ZAFRANI BIRIYANI YIELD: 2-3 persons (3 Servings) PREP: 20 mins COOK: 30 mins READY IN: 50 mins INGREDIENTS 500 gm Basmati rice 1 Kg Chicken 500 gm Yoghurt (dahi) 1/2 gm Saffron (keasr) 100 ml Milk 50 ml Cream 10 gm Mint leaves (pudina) 10 gm Green coriander (hara dhaniya) 4 Ltr Water 2 Bayleaves 10 Green cardimon (chhoti elaichi) 10 Cloves (laung) Salt to taste 150 gm Butter (makhan) unsalted 2 Black cardamom(bari elaichi) 4 sticks Cinnamon(dal chinni) […]
English roasted Brussels sprouts with cheese sauce
ENGLISH ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHEESE SAUCE YIELD: 6 to 8 servings (6 Servings) Brussels sprouts need to be cooked just right as when Undercooked they can be bitter. Overcooked they turn into nasty mush. But if you cook them just right they have a tender, nutty sweetness that will make you a convert. This recipe […]
Cranberry Pudding
CRANBERRY PUDDING YIELD: 6 to 8 servings (6 Servings) PREP: 15 mins COOK: 15 mins READY IN: 50 mins American steamed Christmas pudding This steamed pudding is popular on the American Christmas table. Flame it with rum and serve it with eggnog sauce for an extra treat. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 Cups Flour 1 tsp Baking soda 1/2 Cup Warm water 1/2 cup Molasses […]
Winter Cravings Food Bytes by Monish Gujral The New Indian Express
The winters in Delhi are setting in early this year. Though, it’s cold and foggy in the mornings and evenings, but still a little warm in the afternoons. You want to put away the summer clothes but winter clothes are yet too warm. I am not complaining, as I love Delhi winter and long for […]
indulge in the Food of the Gods- Food Bytes/The Sunday Standard – The new Indian Express
Owing to my sweet tooth, I have been passionate about chocolate and chocolate desserts, to the extent that whenever I go for a buffet or a party I always inspect the dessert counter before queuing up for the meal. Sometimes, if my wife is not seeing, I would give the boring savories amiss and straight […]
indulge in the Food of the Gods- Food Bytes/The Sunday Standard – The new Indian Express
Owing to my sweet tooth, I have been passionate about chocolate and chocolate desserts, to the extent that whenever I go for a buffet or a party I always inspect the dessert counter before queuing up for the meal. Sometimes, if my wife is not seeing, I would give the boring savories amiss and straight […]
Alligator Salad
INGREDIENTS 1 Onion, minced 1 tsp minced jalapeño 1/4 cup diced red/white onion Salt to taste 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 small, ripe avocado, pitted, and diced. 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 2 tsp whole cumin INSTRUCTIONS In a dry skillet, roast cumin over moderate heat, tossing until fragrant, about a minute. Let cool, then grind […]
