A bowl of this feels like a warm hug on a snowy winter day. It has all the good spices you need to stay warm, like cinnamon and cardamom and cloves! The coconut milk in it is rich, and so flavorful when mixed with that delicious beef broth, it could go solo on a dinner…
Peas Pasta
Though this is a vegetarian recipes you can always add shredded chicken or shrimp or even bacon to this. Its very easy to put together and have simple yet delicious flavors to it. I have used a little bit of fresh cream but you can skip it if you don’t like its taste. Cooking time:…
Easy 2 Ingredient Pudding
One of my favorite desserts that requires no cooking. It is probably one of the lightest ones too. All you need is some whipped cream or heavy cream and a few cookies or biscuits. Perfect for those dinner parties when you have lots to do but very little time. This recipes makes for 2 portions…
Sausage Pulav
Ingredients:3 cups Basmati rice400 gms goa sausages1/2 tsp turmeric10-12 black peppercorns4-5 green cardamoms2 Cinnamon sticks (1.5inch each)1-2 Bay leaves7 cloves2 bouillon cubes3 cups chopped onions1 cup chopped tomato3.5 cups hot waterOilSalt Method: Wash & soak rice for 30 mins and keep aside. Meanwhile cook sausages in 1 cup of water till all the moisture is…
Chicken Mayo Roll
Ingredients:500 gms boiled shredded chicken2-3 tbsp of mayonnaise1/2 tsp sugar1/2 tsp white pepper powderSalt as per taste4-6 hot dog buns/rollsA bunch of lettuce (Romaine or iceberg) Method: In a bowl mix shredded chicken, mayonnaise, sugar, white pepper powder and salt together. To assemble: take the rolls and cut in the center, fill it with a…
Tiramisu
Ingredients:6 large egg yolks1 cup sugar6 tbsp dark rum optional1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese, cold1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold1 cup boiling water1 tbsp instant espresso powder1 package ladyfingersCocoa powder for dusting the top Method: Whip together egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar until very pale yellow and about tripled in volume. Transfer mixture to a…
Xinaneao Coconut Masala
Ingredients:1 lb mussels1 tbsp ginger garlic paste3/4 cup grated coconut1 onion chopped3-4 green chillies chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp red chilli powder1 tsp tamarind paste/pulpFreshly chopped corianderSaltOil Method: Take half cup grated coconut & grind to a paste with the red chilli powder, turmeric & tamarind. Add a little water if needed & keep aside…
Gajar Ka Halwa
Ingredients: 500gms red carrots grated1 cup granulated sugar500 ml milk1/4 cup roasted nuts1/2 cup khoya/mawaA pinch cardamom powder1/4 cup ghee Method: Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan on medium to low heat and add the grated carrots. mix well for 10-15 mins then add the milk, cardamom powder & sugar. Mix together, cover and…
Mysore Bonda
Ingredients: 1 cup urad dal (soaked overnight)1.5 tsp cumin seeds2-3 tbsp of rice flour2-3 green chillies chopped1 tbsp chopped ginger1 tsp crushed black pepper1/4 cup chopped coconut1/4 tsp hing (asafoetida)8-10 curry leaves choppedSalt as per tasteWaterOil to deep fry Method: Soak the urad dal overnight & grind to a fine paste with a little water…
The beginning & The end
I started writing this blog in Sept 2017 with the hope of keeping a virtual journal & repository of all the food I’ve tried & tasted (tested). After watching Julie & Julia (thrice) I knew I was ready to pen my thoughts in the most articulate way I could. My initial posts were sub-standard and…
Travelling palette 