I am not a very organized person. There, I said it. I find it hard to create a time table, and stick to it. Or even create a menu and stick to it. I also love to cook and…
Some brain foods and Smoked salmon cream cheese ball
Category: Authentic Indian
Kosha murgi – Chicken in a dry gravy
‘Kosha Murgi’ means chicken that has been slow cooked till the gravy has turned dry. We Bengalis call it ‘ga maakha’ , or gravy that just about coats the meat. It’s thick, rich and delicious. It uses little or no…
Mohanbhog, a traditional semolina pudding and a naughty dog
It was gone. In space of ten minutes. I cooked the pudding, with love, and a lot of sugar. It was sunny and warm, and I jumped at the opportunity to click some pictures that would not look like they…
Sindhi Chana Chaat – Chola or Chickpea salad spiced up and healthy
A little while ago, when my parents were visiting, I had a get together at my home back in California where I invited a close group of friends. My parents were happy meeting everyone, and as it often happens,…
Rich Rabbit Curry Indian style
As the winter sets in, the spirits become crabby. Then Thanksgiving arrives, and reminds me of so many blessings that I have been bestowed with. Good health, an active mind, freedom to be a person. An angelic sibling, wonderful…
Weekend Gala Dinner Extravaganza #15
The weekly Dinner party is on !!!! Bring your dishes and share with all of us. Don’t you just love dinner parties? I adore them. Large, small, medium, private, public, dancy, fancy, stuck up, footloose, dressy, casual, kiddie, couples, birthday,…
Zucchini Masala
I am in love with the green oblong vegetable that promises delight in every form. I can eat anything Zucchini – cakes or curries, even fries will do. It was not so earlier. Before I started cooking on my own,…
Weekend Gala Dinner Extravaganza #14
The weekly Dinner party is on !!!! Bring your dishes and share with all of us. Don’t you just love dinner parties? I adore them. Large, small, medium, private, public, dancy, fancy, stuck up, footloose, dressy, casual, kiddie, couples,…
Falooda – hosting SNC challenge for September
I am thrilled to announce that I shall be hosting this month’s SNC challenge. Divya Pramil from You too can cook indian food started this challenge in October last year. Divided in to two teams of North and South, it’s fun and competitive…
Paasi | Payatham Paruppu Payasam | Moong Dal Kheer | SNC challenge
This months SNC challenge has been given by +Divya Pramil (from You too can cook) herself, the very talented lady who started this event last year. We have now many new wonderful bloggers who have joined the teams and the competition…
Malai Kulfi – an Indian ice cream
Cleaning out my pantry a couple of days back, I came across two cans of evaporated milk whose shelf life was about to get evaporated. Wracking my brain as to how to use both of them, I decided to make…
Badam Halwa – almond pudding
It has turned chilly during the evening in New England. The fall is about a month away and winter is further down the road. However, winter and New England are best buddies, so it does keep showing up earlier than…
Bhapa Illish – Steamed Hilsa Fish in mustard sauce made from scratch
When my sister was a toddler, she loved accompanying my Dad to the market. In India, we have fresh fish and vegetable markets that sell fresh produce and recent catch. Whenever my Dad would go to the fish market, she…
Khichudi
A work related posting of her husband Shupurush took my sister-in-law Shoondori and her family to the beautiful city of Goa. Shupurush was in an important position in a leading five star hotel chain of India called Taj Hotels.…
Qubani ka Meetha – this is from Hyderabad
Before I start, let me remind you of my anniversary contest going on – do enter to win cash prizes. Contest is open to everyone around the world. To win $100 (Rs 5000 appx), make a new post and for…