Monthly Archives: May 2011

Bharwaan Tamatar-Indian Style Stuffed Tomatoes

Living in Las Vegas is so much fun.I call it my second home.A city,I personally feel everyone should see once in their lifetime for it’s a different ball game altogether when it comes to defying the meaning of entertainment.The first … Continue reading

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Strawberry Phirni – Indian Semolina Pudding

This recipe was featured on 100 ways to use Strawberries at Endless Simmer Most of the my mom’s love descended through desserts she cooked with oodles of milk & sugar.In those days, you tell her one thing which might improve … Continue reading

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Aamer Dal- Red Lentils With Green Mango

A bowl of warm dal [lentils] tempered with flavored ghee [clarified butter] & cilantro is my idea of comfort food.It alleviates my mood,pulls me out of  the clutches of a bad day and reminds me of  good times spent with family.Like … Continue reading

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Keeme Ke Kofte-Mutton Meatballs Curry

Given a choice,I prefer brothy, spice laden curries over the thick,sweetish,creamy ones.I like to sip the spiced broth which hits the back of tongue.Spices which do a happy dance in your mouth and leave behind a “gimme me more” feeling.There … Continue reading

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Litchi/Lychee Pannacotta With Mango Jelly

In my house, invariably,desserts were only made on festivals when store bought sweets did not qualify pure enough to be offered to God as prasad [offerings].Simple things like rice pudding, seviyan or at the most ladoos[sweet flour balls].On festival day,mom used to wash whole kitchen … Continue reading

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Sabudana Khichdi- Savoury Tapioca

As most of you already know, spices are a highlight, almost a centerpiece of my culinary adventures.I find myself distorted when I have to make a meal without spices.Luckily enough, as destiny had it,I got married to P who is … Continue reading

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Khatte Chole Aur Bhature

As kids,we were always pestered to eat food with spoon.But we were a rowdy lot and never listened.How could we? When the elders ate food with fingers and preached table etiquettes for kids, it was contradicting. Like many cultures of the … Continue reading

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