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Did you send an entry to Culinary Smackdown Battle-Mango Desserts?Please see details of the ongoing event here. If you grew in India in the late 80 s or early 90 s, the concept of modular kitchens with full-fledged kitchen ranges and microwave ovens w

Did you send your entry to Culinary Smackdown Battle-Mango Desserts?Please see details of the ongoing event here. Hurry..just a week more to go, contest ends 28th April 2011, Pacific time. Before my family starts presuming that I have turned vegeta

In my house, invariably,desserts were only made on festivals when store bought sweets did not qualify pure enough to be offered to God as prasad [offerings].Simple things like rice pudding, seviyan or at the most ladoos [sweet flour balls].On festi

This just looks "Spring-y" doesn't it? Kind of Easter-y (but it's now past Easter so we're going with Spring-y) =o) When I saw this recipe I thought my kids would love it. They love marshmallows. Especially my daughter. She could eat a bowl full o

uscious plump strawberries so aptly represent the spring and summer in my opinion. Nature at its prime, vibrant and full while the strawberries are gorgeously plump, red, sweet and juicy, a delightful treat for the eyes and taste buds alike. The bright su

oftas especially fascinate me as somehow I relate them to exotic curries. Unfortunately though Indian restaurants in the US (atleast the ones I have been to) more often than not fail to do a good job in making kofta dishes (and most others too). They are

ineapple filled mini bundts! Cute as a button, light and fluffy with the slight hint of citrusy orange and freshness of pineapple in every bite - A sweet n refreshing pure spring- summer time treat! I go for a light breakfast especially on weekdays. Be

larified butter or ghee is used extensively in India and other South Asian cuisines. Also, practically any Hindu religious ritual is incomplete without the use of ghee. It has a lovely rich and nutty flavor, and enhances the flavor and taste of anything t

Well, when I started this blog, I wanted to include plenty of Hungarian or Eastern European recipes. Sadly it`s not happening much, first of all, I dont get around to cook them much, and seconds these recipes are so well known for me, I always forget they

Somehow I have stumbled upon a whole category of foods in Guatemala that took me by surprise-envueltos! It all started off with Carlos teaching me how to make Guatemalan Chilaquilas . While learning that one he told me about doing the same thing with

Each time when i eat this cake or 'kueh', it gives me some nolstalgic feeling. It's pretty funny, it's like going back to old times..imagining myself wearing a cheongsam , my hair tied up in a bun, sitting on those old antique wooden chairs that are yet e

Today i'm combining 2 recipes in one post, just hold on a little longer. Actually the highlight of this post is the ice cream potong! But before we make the ice cream, we have to make this.. the black glutinuous rice dessert or in malay we call it ' bubur

Now i'm just wondering where do these cakes come from? A quick check on the internet, no it didnt say the origin of these cakes but this is quite a popular delicacy or dessert in china and also in Hong Kong dim sum restaurants. But it's not common to find

Creamy Carrot Soup with Coconut Milk Not only are Pureed Soups pure comfort food, but they're also perfect for anyone on a liquid diet or a pureed/soft food diet. Whether you're recovering from a cold, wisdom tooth extraction or dental surgery, or ha

Gluten/Dairy/Soy Free "Clif" Granola Bars I've been looking for a healthy protein/granola bar in the local supermarkets that is free of gluten, casein, soy, and oats. This has proven to be quite a challenge. Most granola bars contain oats, and protei

Chinese Szechuan Spicy Fish Soup Last week, my husband treated me to dinner at a Szechuan (also known as Sichuan or Szechwan) restaurant in New York City called Wu Liang Ye , that serves authentic Szechuan cuisine. In the town that I live in, ther

Chinese Noodles with Egg and Vegetables ("Da Lu Mein") One of the simplest and fondest memories of a quick meal from my childhood was my dad's Da Lu Mein, or Chinese Noodle Soup with Egg and Vegetables. So simple, yet so comforting. I haven't made

I am a great fan of Nigella. When ever I feel dull, I watch Nigella's cooking shows. It is really soothing. I love the way she talks and cooks. This is one of her recipes. I am always tempted to try these rolls but actually didn't try because of beer used

I saw this delicious cake at Prathiba's blog. Yesterday I tried it out and it came out so nice. It was so soft and the texture of the cake was great. The orange flavor is surely a winner. Prathiba had asked to add 1/2cup of orange juice but for my mix it

A wonderful snack in the Indian Appetizer Menu is bajji. Aloo bajji, Plantain bajji, Vegetable bajji, Onion bajji, Mirchi bajji???.the list goes on and on. Bread bajji is one step ahead of these. This is a simple snack with a unique combination of the Wes

Potato is one such vegetable which is loved by every one. For many, cooking doesn?t end without potato. Mashed potato curry also called bangaladumpa mudda kura is purely an Andhra recipe. This is mostly served during marriages. This tangy and spicy recipe

These soft and very light dosas are served as a set of 3 or 4, so the name set dosa. For those who are bored up with the regular crispy dosas these can be an alternative. Although the initial process is very long(compared to normal dosas) the end product

I was surfing the web for the flavored rice recipes and that is when I came through this recipe. Garlic is used in wide variety of flavored rice in India. But flavored rice only with garlic??.this made me think twice about its taste. But finally I decided

A simple and tasty way to make the potato curry. This can be a best side dish for roti or rice. INGREDIENTS Boiled potatoes 3 Chopped green chilies 2 Chopped coriander 2-3 sprigs Jeera