Suji halva is staple dessert in Indian homes; we make it on auspicious days, a quick dessert, as an offering in temples, on a rainy or a cold day or just without any reason as it’s the easiest and the quickest sweet treat!!
In this recipe I have made a twist to the traditional recipe, I added brewed filter coffee. The coffee gives the halva a distinct nuttiness and lifts up the caramelized taste of the halva.
coffee with cauliflower as the strong coffee would pair great with mild and nutty cauliflower. I roasted the cauliflower florets on a bed of coffee beans, served it on a smear of carrot hummus which is seasoned with Garam Masala and red rice and drizzled with chili oil.
This dish can be served as a starter, side and main course as well.
Fish cakes are one of the easiest meals or even starters in my kitchen. They are so easy to cook and have versatile flavor profiles.The texture of the fish cakes is soft inside and crispy from outside. Relish it as a starter with a dipping sauce or mayonnaise or a part of main meal with some flat breads or steamed rice.I have made these fish cakes keeping in mind the low carbs and gluten free rule. The fish cakes are ketogenic, paleo,gluten free and low carb.
Who does not love a good fish curry, which has delicate flavors of the fish, a balance of spices and condiments but most important is the balance of fish flavors and spices, in which one can taste the fish as well as spices and the spices are used to enhance the fish flavor and not to make the fish taste like a spice! There are many ways a fish curry can be prepared. But close to the heart is a Bengali style fish curry. The marinated fish pieces fried in pungent mustard oil, tempered with nigella seeds (kalo jeera in Bengali), fresh green chili and tomatoes. Simple yet tastes amazing, perfect balance of everything, nothing more : nothing less!
This is a modern version of the traditional Indian Jalebi Rabri combo but this includes sliced apples and a yeast based batter. So, make it for your loved ones and give them a treat at home.
Khichdi is one pot meal. It is very nutritious and wholesome meal. This is a gluten free, almost vegan (skip the ghee and add coconut oil), light on stomach; can be made in a jiff.On a regular day, for a change from regular dahl rice or curry and chapatti, split gram lentil with lots of aromatics and spices was the meal, accompanied by yoghurt, a dollop of ghee, pickle and lizzat papad, blissful and a complete meal. Few auspicious days also had special recipe for khichdi. So, for me khichdi always has been a special meal instead of a boring food for the sick.
Paneer do pyaaza is a simple curry made with Paneer, tomatoes and onions. Do pyaaza literally means two onions, meaning two types of onions are added. Traditionally, the chopped onions and fried onions are used
Smoked Red Bell Pepper Raita
-Tuesday, September 12, 2017
We all love raita with our curries and rice dishes. The red bell pepper raita is smoked using a traditional Indian technique called as Dhuni in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The smoking of food process is more or less same in all regions of India but is done with different ingredients and has many names. This is the beauty of Indian cuisine one process done with many different ingredients but the end result is same with different flavor!!
Who does not love a minimal effort yet maximum taste treat! Here is my favorite indulgence which is easy to make and great in taste. No churn strawberry ice cream. It can be made with 3 ingredients and no fancy equipment needed!
Enjoy with your loved ones or you may just keep all for yourself ;)
Garlic Pepper chicken stir fry for easy hassle free cooking. Can be made in a jiff for meal after a hectic day at work or when not in a mood to cook and elaborate meal! Its easy but very tasty.
Can be made with regular pantry items.
Cook, enjoy and relax.