Monthly Archives: June 2011

Mango Kulfi – Falooda

The indian version of popsicle aka “kulfi “ sums up taste of home for me.The exotic flavors of saffron & rosewater and the luscious taste of mango combined with hints of cardamom powder takes me straight to those hot, humid … Continue reading

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White Lima Bean & Summer Vegetables Salad With Garam Masala Dressing

Featured on FoodBuzz Top 9 I don’t dislike all things about summer.Going for a long jog in wee hours of the morning,opportunity to go for a beach vacation and gulping on all sorts of beverages all through the day are … Continue reading

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Bhuna Murgh – Slow Cooked Chicken with Spices

A traditional & (sometimes) time-consuming dish like this is a must in my house at least once a week..mostly middle of the week.The week usually starts on a very low note with soups,salads, lentils-rice etc thanks to our upset stomachs … Continue reading

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Corn-Peanut Fritters With Mango-Mint Chutney

Raise your hands if you LOVE fried food.I do..with all my heart..Imagine how fun life would be if it was not so good to be slim.If your mom told you as a teenager to get fat [read voluptuous] else she … Continue reading

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Apricot-Cornmeal Upside Down Cake

For someone like me who is not a big fan of chocolate,baking with fruits is one of the most favorite things.It gives a perfect opportunity to experiment recipes with fruits & relish the results.Baking with fruits always overwhelms me, the … Continue reading

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Aam ki Launji – Green Mango Chutney with Jaggery & Nigella Seeds

For me, summer is synonymous with mangoes…all kinds, any which way.A fruit which fills my heart with joy whether it is in ripe or unripe form.It brings a truck load of childhood memories & recipes relished summer after summer.My grandmother’s … Continue reading

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Caribbean Spinach & Coconut Milk Soup

Update 06/19/2011 This recipe was successfully tried by Dale Mackey.See her post here. Thanks so much! P is a big time movie buff.So much so that he watches a movie every alternate day..sometimes daily too..or maybe two in a day.Needless … Continue reading

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