There is something very interesting and appetizing about vegetarian Kebabs, they not just resemble the non vegetarian ones, but tastes no less than any mutton or chicken kebab. Healthy and protein packed Kabuli Chana Kebab is one such recipe that is an easy variation of Shammi Kebab. Boiled chickpeas combined with potatoes and flavored with Indian spices makes an amazing patty style kebab that s a great option as a starter for your parties and also kids tiffin. So next time when you have some boiled chick peas left in your fridge , you know what you need to do…
Ingredient: mint leaves
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It’s a cloudy day today, and when we expect rains to come all we want is some a hot cup of tea with some crispy onion bhajiyas. Nothing can be as blissful as enjoying rains with this amazing combo of tea and snack. I don’t know who invented bhajiyas but one thing i know is that its one of the most loved monsoon snack by Indians specially when we have some tea to get along….. bliss! Finely sliced onion, pretty much in quantity in ratio with the flour batter is flavored with Indian spices and deep fried til they are…
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As a recipe developer sometimes it really becomes tough to fulfill the expectations of clients. Sometimes you just need to be as simple as you can with your creativity. These days i am in a series of making dishes (all kind) using soft drinks/cold drinks etc. We usually come across a situation where we find a bottle or half of cold drink left in our fridge which later no one attempts to finish and at last it all goes a waste. This happens with me often after any house party, there is a lot of cold drink left which next…
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There are two main seasons when you can enjoy hot snacks and appetizers along with the climate…. Monsoon and Winters. There are couple of months left for the winters to arrive but Monsoon has certainly arrived at our door step and giving enough opportunities to us to enjoy savories and mouth watering appetizers. One such all time favorite monsoon appetizer at my home is Grilled Paneer Skewers or Steaks. I have a potable BBQ at home, but sometimes just find myself too lazy to get that working. But nothing worries me till i find any substitute for that, and here…
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A light and airy textured dessert with a flavor of mango is a perfect for your dinner parties. A mousse can range from light and fluffy to creamy and thick, depending on preparation techniques. It can be prepared as both sweet or savory. Dessert mousses are typically made with whipped egg whites or whipped cream. Flavored with chocolate, coffee, caramel, puréed fruits or various herbs and spices, such as mint or vanilla. Sweetened mousse is served as a dessert, or used as an airy cake filling. (source wikipeia) Though i am an egg eater and love egg recipes but when…
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Mutton Keema Samosa is the most popular evening snack made during Ramadan at Muslims homes as well as in snack corners too. Mutton mince boiled with spices and later mixed with lots of finely chopped onion, mint and coriander gives an amazing taste and aroma when filled in a samosa. Samosa itself is the most loved street food in India, and when it’s Keema Samosa, this famous snack just reaches to another level of deliciousness. It’s weekend and this is the day when the whole family sits together for Iftaar, hence it had to be special. Iftaar preparations started since…
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Kebabs are an integral part of Mughlai cuisines. All non vegetarian eaters love to have kebabs as a snack or the side dish. Whether it’s veg or non veg, kebabs are super delicious and delectable and finishes in no time. Shami kebab is one such scrumptious recipe that belongs to Mughal Cuisine. Mutton pieces boiled with Bengal gram and whole spices and later blended to form a sticky and fibrous dough mix is shaped into a flat dish and shallow fried on a tawa. Shami kebabs are a perfect snack option during Ramadan and also a great side dish to…
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In India we have so many cities that speaks for them self. Old cities have so much cultural heritage in store for us to explore. One such typical cultural heritage lies within the narrow gallis of the old city lanes. They say that if you want to know the real facts about the city go to the inside places, the places that is now the oldest part of the city. Bhopal, the city of lakes and Nawabs is the the richest food city after Lucknow and Hyderabad where the Mughal food impact can be easily seen in some interior parts…
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No Sunday meal is complete without a dessert in hand. And when it’s summers the dessert has to be a chilled and refreshing one. Well like my family quotes, I am a dessert girl! For every good or bad reason I need dessert in mouth Even my blog has a huge collection of sweets & desserts , so now you have enough reasons to agree with my family Indian desserts are all about lot of sugar, exotic flavors like saffron cardamom etc, deep dried (mostly) , lot of ghee butter etc…. phewww! But there are a couple of…
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Cottage cheese aka Paneer patty and grilled vegetable sizzler is a perfect weekend party dish. Boiled and grilled potatoes and tomatoes pilled with assorted stir fry vegetables are teamed with saucy paneer cubes on the bed rice and noodles. Today i am celebrating my blog’s 2nd Anniversary, and that calls for a celebration. It’s weekend too, so technically two reasons to get my hands on this sizzling platter. It was 20th May, 2014 when i first started my blog to keep my sanity in check as well as treasure my family recipes under one roof. Never knew, my baby blog…
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Watermelon Cosmopolitan is a very refreshing and non-diluted drink that is rich in flavors of watermelon and also gives a gentle kick to your palate. The drink is a perfect option for those who want to treat there guests with a special welcome in this scorching heat. In summers even kids go fussy and demand for new fancy eatables and drinks which at times become a tough job for mothers. Watermelon Cosmopolitan is one such amazing thirst quencher that not just hydrates the body but is also loved by the kids a lot. My son is too fussy in eating…
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Watermelon and cucumber combined with mint and feta along with a tinge of lemon ad honey makes an amazing salad that keeps you full all day long. Summers and salads go hand in hand, nothing is as comforting and refreshing in summers than a bowl full of delicious salad. Watermelon and cucumber are both rice source vitamins and contain water in a large quantity. A bowl full of watermelon is equal to having 2 liters of water. Now isn’t that amazing! A chilled bowl of watermelon salad gives you high energy and revitalizes the body to work all day in…