It’s been more than a decade, fast food has captured our hearts and stomach all over. One such American fast food that i loved by every single man/woman/child is BURGER. In India these days the teens are mostly found hanging out at Burger King. So now no more going to any fast food joints to have your favorite burger when you can make oven fresh, warm, fluffy and pillowy Burger Buns at home. Bread baking is an art, once you skill it you will start enjoying it the most. Believe me it’s a serious addiction and at the same time…
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Makar Sankranti is an Indian festival celebrated in almost all parts of India and Nepal in lots of cultural forms. It’s basically a harvest festival. Just like Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri are celebrated in South India and Punjab. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn) on its celestial path. The day is also believed to mark the arrival of spring in India and is a traditional event. Makara Sankranthi is a solar event making one of the few Indian festivals which fall on the same date in the Gregorian calendar every…
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When you have an industrial oven at home and a big time cake lower …. all you want is to bake a cake every next day…lol. But who says cake baking is a whole day task …well, a 1 minute mug cake proves you wrong. Yes, you heard that right, it’s a super moist and spongy mug cake baked only in a minute. And the best part is that it doesn’t ask you to own a oven. All it need is just a microwave, which i guess everyone has in today’s home kitchen. A perfect baking experience for all the…
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My friend Anisa Arif is a great human being. Her hard work and dedication towards her work is remarkable and commendable. The proud owner of Zaiqa – The spice store , does wonders with her hands. Her spices are simply outstanding and far better than what we usually purchase from shops. Recently Anisa asked me to try her Zaiqa Palak Paneer Spice Mix and as a blogger what better gift i could have asked for. Anisa, being the most kind and generous person sent me various other spice mixes too…which i shall be reviewing in my upcoming posts. Before this…
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Winter comes with lot of season produce that gives us enough reasons to make our winters more special. Among many such popular winter produces is ‘Sarson ka Saag’ … lush green leafs that comes from the mustard plants. Popular delicay from Punjab which is now a part of each and every big and small restaurant menu. Sarson da saag or Sarson ka saag, is a popular vegetable dish in the Punjab regions of India and Pakistan made from mustard leaves (sarson) and spices. The dish is regarded as the traditional way to make saag and is usually served with makki…
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Forget love, i’d rather fall in chocolate! Death by chocolate…yes you heard it right, it’s so much chocolate that can kill you in happiness. Simple ingredients that makes these cup cakes simply irresistible. Normally the chocolate cup cakes are made with cocoa powder but here the secret behind the name is that double chocolate is used for making these sinful cute cuppies. Death by chocolate cup cakes or double chocolate cup cakes can be designed with confettis and silver balls. You can also frost it by piping beautiful chocolate ganache roses or simply by dusting some confectionar’s sugar specially for…
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Methi Mutter Malai, the most rich and seasoned recipe often made during winters. Fresh peas and green methi leaves cooked in fresh cream making it a white silky curry is rich in texture and is often considered to be a royal dish made in special occasions. Season’s first Methi Mutter Malai was made today and enjoyed with Ghee Rotis. The recipe is easy to make and the richness lies in the cashews and cream that also makes the dish a bit heavy to digest. I had been making methi mutter malai quiet often but never got a chance to update…
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The much awaited Badam Halwa or Indian Almond Fudge recipe is here in my blog. I know i had been away from blogging from paste few weeks, as my computer was a bit unwell. But know as my sweet lappy is back home i shall be continue doing my blogging like before. For all who missed me i would like to say thanks for all your love and encouragement. I am so glad that everyone kept up their patience up to wait for me to come back in motion again. I know it’s too late as the badam halwa i…
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Today, India is one of the largest tea producers in the world, although over 70 per cent of its tea is consumed within India itself. In this, India is also among the top 5 per-capita tea consumers. A number of renowned teas, such as Assam and Darjeeling, also grow exclusively in India. The Indian tea industry has grown to own many global tea brands and has evolved into one of the most technologically equipped tea industries in the world. Nothing beats cold in the winter like a piping hot cup of ginger tea. With its high levels of Vitamin C,…
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My fitness regime these days doesn’t allow me to intake sugar. But as i have a terrible sweet tooth, my sweet cravings just not allow me to sit and relax. Now all i need to do is search for sugar fee recipes that can fulfill my cravings and give me a health benefit as well. Chilled milk works as a brilliant anti-oxidant, hence i try to involve milk into my son’s daily diet in various forms. One such form of a nutritious intake is to have a chilled milk shake flavored with seasonal fruits. The month of October is dedicated…
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Ever since the Navratri began , i have been awing all the delightful and sinful fast recipes all over the social media. Hence, thought to contribute a little from my end as well. This post is dedicated to all my friends in India and across the globe fasting these 9 days. Saboodana Kheer is one such common preparation done at homes during these 9 days. As i am keeping a check on my diet and sugar intake, hence i chose to make a sugar free version. Didn’t wanted to add those artificial sugar free substitute which are actually of no…
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A doughnut or donutis a type of fried dough confectionery or dessert food. The doughnut is popular in many countries and prepared in various forms as a sweet snack that can be homemade or purchased in bakeries, supermarkets, food stalls, and franchised specialty outlets. Donuts are usually deep-fried from a flour dough, and typically either ring-shaped or without a hole, and often filled. Other types of batters can also be used, and various toppings and flavorings are used for different types, such as sugar, chocolate, or maple glazing. In addition to flour, doughnuts may also include such ingredients as water,…
