Monthly Archives: November 2010

PattaGobhi Matar-Indian Style Cabbage & Peas

Hello Guys..I hope all of you are doing fine! I came back from our little getaway to New York yesterday morning.It was a hectic weekend running around in subways, catching trains and crazy crowds in NY but we enjoyed a … Continue reading

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A Meal for Two:Herbed Rice Pilaf with Shrimp & Spicy Vegetables

With such a fervour surrounding me these days of the holiday season, I wanted to cook up a nice meal for both of us before we leave for our little getaway on the Thanksgiving weekend! Although, me and P do … Continue reading

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Healthy Recipe :Cornmeal Crusted Black Beans & Green Gram Cutlets

How is weather in your part of the world???The temperatures have steadily dropped in here.It was 32 F here today..though no snowfall!Its gloomy, grey and windy for past 2 days and totally the kind of weather which I absolutely HATE! … Continue reading

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Dahi Gujiya-Stuffed Lentil Dumplings In Yogurt Sauce

This recipe is a Family Favorite And also the longest post I have ever written.I took the pictures of the serving dish and individual servings separately..but its the same batch. Since the time I have started cooking in my own kitchen,I … Continue reading

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Indian Spiced Baked Pears -Sophisticated enough?

Time : 11 p.m. {Pacific Time} Altercation Discussion Point : Menu for Friday Night Getogether [Indian Theme] Scene: Him sitting on the Kitchen slab, Me trying to set the coffee maker for morning for HIM! P: “What’s for starters?” Me: … Continue reading

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Bhapa Ilish-An East Indian Steamed Fish Preparation

I was a good student in school.By good, I mean that not only was I bright in studies, but disciplined and well-mannered too. Since the last two lines of this post have already thrown all my modesty in air, let … Continue reading

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Banana & Date Pudding

In the part of the world where I live,coffee and cafés form a big part of lives of people.So much so that when the other day I mentioned in front of my neighbour that I like to start my day with … Continue reading

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An Alluring lake & Dry Gobi/Cauliflower Stew Recipe

Flying from Delhi to Las Vegas via a harrowing 27 hour flight[including the airport breaks],the very first time I slid the aircraft window and looked down just before landing, the sight was not very pleasant.All I could see was dry … Continue reading

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Love in a Pan

After a hectic Diwali day, when I declared today I have no bone left in me to cook…this pan full of love was served to me by P…husbands are sooo sweet AT TIMES Its his [crazy]take on chicken fired rice … Continue reading

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Celebrating Diwali with Kesar Jalebi

The festival of lights, the festival of opulence and wealth,the festivals of abundant happiness,the most celebrated festival of Hindus the world over,Diwali is here, precisely on Nov 5th.Dhanteras, today marks the start of 5 day long festivities.I hope all you … Continue reading

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