Green Lentil and Peas Kebabs are a perfect replacement for all the kebab lovers this winter.. Though i am not much aware of the fasting criteria but still somewhere i feel these kebabs will certainly make festivals more enjoyable. You may enjoy them as a starter , a tea time snack or even send them in tiffin for your lovable kids. They are nutritious but i also agree that as it is deep fried it somewhere restricts the weight watchers. Well in that case, you can simply shape them as a disk and shallow fry in a non stick tawa…
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A lemon flavored drink that is sweetened using sugar or sweetner is a Lemonade. It can be combined with many tropical fruit juices. A complete non alcoholic that not just provides freshness but is also an amazing energy booster specially during summers. I have always been fascinated towards those red wine … hold on! i mean just the color. That deep red color always caught my attention in parties and social gatherings. In my house alcohol is strictly prohibited , hence today i tried making a non alcoholic substitute to go with my Friday darky darky mood……… yea,you got it…
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Green Peas Kebabs are a blessing in disguise to all who are fasting this season and craving for some non veg stuff. These seek kebabs are absolutely met in mouth and trust me you would never miss the chicken ones after having these. Quick, easy and scrumptious… perfect party snack option. So next time whenever you have guests at home, don’t let the vegetarian friends feel left out…surprise them by serving these amazingly gorgeous green peas kebab with their favorite dip and a drink to go with it. Seeks are commonly the skewers around which the dough is lined and…
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Aguas frescas (Spanish “cool waters”) are a combination of fruits, cereals, flowers, or seeds blended with sugar and water to make light non-alcoholic beverages. They are popular in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and the United States. Aguas frescas are sold principally by street vendors but can also be found in bodegas, restaurants and juice bars. Source – Wikepedia Coconut Cucumber Agua Fresca is a perfect cooler in summers and even in humid days. A healthy and a refreshing drink that my family loves to have on Sunday afternoons.
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In my house both me and my son are a big time Banana fan, the only difference is my son likes ripe banana and i prefer the raw ones. Plantain aka as kachha kela or sabzi kela is one of my all time favorite fruit/vegetable. I love making curry’s and koftas with it. I have grown up seeing my mom making some amazing melt in mouth plantain koftas. It was the most delectable dish i ever had…simply awesummmm! Continuing the trend and following my mom’s footsteps i started making koftas and curries too. But this version of plantain that is…
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My blog’s 2nd century celebrations are still on. For all those who don’t like soya chunks (Nutrella) , i have got two such recipes that will not just complete your meal but even tantalize your taste buds and make you have it again and again. Firstly i got you a Nutri Pilaf that is studded with dry fruits and is simply aromatic. Trust me, this simple nutri pilaf is no less than a laborious traditional Biryani. Similarly the soft soya chunks made in a spicy dry gravy with a kick of pepper will certainly make you fall in love with…
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I was very new to Sindhi Biryani before i explored my friend Anisa Arif’s website http://shop.zaiqathespicestore.com/ . Before this i had tried Zaika’s Bombay Biryani Masala which i used few months back. It got published in various online food magazines too. Since then i am a huge fan if Zaika Spices. They are fresh, fine and absolutely aromatic. While ordering some spices , Sindhi Biryani Masala caught attention of mine this time. After having a word about it with Anisa, i decided to give it a try. The procedure followed to make this Biryani was the same, the only difference…
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The word Korma/ Kurma comes from Mughlai cuisine. It means a royal gravy that is prepared with mutton, chicken, beef etc. The gravy is thick and rich with a little larger quantity of oil in it. Korma can be prepared either spicy or mild. It depends on your taste buds. Traditionally the Korma was made in a Big Handi, but gradually people adapted woks etc for cooking. I have also seen few cooking in a pressure cooker. Though it saves time and energy but trust me that authentic tastes lacks which you get in slow cooking. Mutton when cooked in…
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Monsoon has struck in most of the cities but still the weather seems to be very humid. Evenings are cool but afternoons certainly make one dehydrated. This is when you need a cool and refreshing drink that can give life back to your dry lips and dehydrated body. Its mangoes flooding the market and what better it can be to incorporate it with orange and lemonade! So the drink of the day is – SUNSHINE (Orange Mango Lemonade Punch) I made the concentrate with fresh fruits. Though the drink can be made with canned juices too but i preferred using…
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Pilaf, also known as pilav, pilau, pulao, palaw, plov, polov, polo, and polu, is a dish in which rice is cooked in a seasoned broth. In some cases, the rice may also attain its brown color by being stirred with pieces of cooked onion, as well as a mix of spices. Depending on the local cuisine, it may also contain meat, fish, vegetables, and (dried) fruits. Pilaf and similar dishes are common to Balkan, Middle Eastern, Caucasian, Central and South Asian, East African, Indian, Latin American and Caribbean cuisines. It is a staple food and a national dish in Afghan,…
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Let’s take a tour to Hyderabad today. Well had an opportunity to visit this city of Nawabi cuisines couple of times. Must admit, everything about Hyderabad is simply marvelous. The city show cases a splendid food culture in every corner. From gullis to mohallas ..from street food to fine dinning, Hyderabad has something special for each and everyone. The cuisine emphasises the use of ingredients that are carefully chosen and cooked to the right degree and time. Utmost attention is given to picking the right kind of spices, meat, and rice. Therefore, an addition of a certain herb, spice, condiment,…
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Aam panna is an Indian drink renowned for its heat-resistant properties. It is made from green mangoes and is light pale in color, and is consumed as a tasty and healthy beverage to fight against the intense Indian summer heat. I have been longing to make this refreshing drink from quiet a long time. It was a few days back when i went to my mother’s place and she handed me a basket full of raw mangoes that had fallen in a windy storm. Didn’t wanted to make pickles and all, so used few for making dal, chutney etc and…
