I have been wanting to make Dulce de Leche for the longest time. However, I have been putting it off because I could not think of ways to use it. Then last week, there was a discussion about making Dharwad Pedhas using Dulce de Leche (DDL) and so there was an opportunity to make it. I made the…
Dulce de Leche: Made With Condensed Milk In a Pressure Cooker
Magai Pappu – Guest Post by Sandhya Nag
The other day I had posted the pictures for Magai (a dried raw mango pickle from Andhra Pradesh) on one of the food groups as also the pictures for two chutneys that we make with Magai; Teepi Magai Pachadi and Magai Perugu Pachadi. This was when Sandhya Nag mentioned Magai Pappu (Magaya Pappu) and generously shared her recipe instantly. The…
Akki Rotti – A Karnataka Special Rice Flour Pancake
A few hours ago, I was flipping through my recipes books wondering what to try next. And boy, did I end up confused! I wanted to make the Rajasthani Dal-Baati, Konkani Amti, Andhra Bandar Laddoo, Tamil Nadu’s Vathal Kuzhambu ….. The list is endless. It would take several lifetimes to explore all the cuisines in India. I finally…
Tex-Mex Salad with Cilantro Dressing by Sonal of SimplyVegetarian777
It is my pleasure today to host Sonal of SimplyVegetarian777. Ever since I started blogging, I have followed Sonal’s work and love her collection of vegetarian and healthy recipes. Over the past year, I have noticed that Sonal repertoire has expanded and her palate has become even more sophisticated. However, Sonal’s focus on health never wavers;…
West African Peanut Stew
It is indeed true that we eat with our eyes first; at least, it is in my case. The moment I saw the photo for this West African Peanut Stew on COOKIE + kate, I knew this was a stew I wanted to try as soon as I got time. I researched the very many variations of this…
Patishapta: A Bengali Dessert for Poush Parbon
There are some people with whom there is an instant connect. Vidya of Traditionally Modern Food is one such person for me. I have come to love Vidya’s style of recipes; simple, healthy and traditional. Her no-fuss cooking style suits my working woman lifestyle while her focus on keeping food healthy helps with my constant battle with…
Tomato Omelette | Vegetarian Omelet: A Maharashtrian Favourite
One thing about vegetarians in India is that we think up of a vegetarian alternative for every non-vegetarian dish. The Tomato Omelette (also known as Vegetarian Omelet because of its “looks”) is Maharashtra’s answer to the traditional egg omelette. You will find it on many a menu and is traditionally served with buttered bread, tomato ketchup,…
Phool Gobi ke Paranthe | Cauliflower Paratha
Cauliflower is a vegetable that I am at a loss to cook with. I mostly use it in Pulao and Biryani or then in a dry curry such as Phool Gobi Aur Matar ki Bhaji (Cauliflower and Peas Curry). Recently, I learnt to make this Phool Gobi Ke Paranthe (Cauliflower Paratha) from the lady who helps me with cooking and it…
Salsa Verde with Green Tomatoes
One the best parts about blogging is all the virtual food exploration I do and the fellow travellers that I meet. One the blogs that I follow religiously is el chino latino cocina, which primarily features Mexican recipes. I find that Indian cuisine shares many common ingredients and cooking techniques with Mexican cuisine and so…
Mysore Masala Dosa
Mysore Masala Dosa has a very very special place in my heart. It was a great favourite with my late mother and it was the special treat we shared when we ate at Ram Ashraya in Matunga. Ram Ashraya in Matunga is this venerable eating place that has been in existence for over 80 years. It serves wholesome…
Fusion Delight – A Dessert Par Excellence by Hetal Malde – A Valentine’s Day Special
Fusion Delight is a deceptively simple name that Hetal has thought of for this dessert par excellence. First, it is a superb amalgamation of tastes we love; Gajar ka Halwa and Apple Cinnamon Sauce. Then there are the various textures; the Gajar ka Halwa with a bit of a bite, super smooth Apple sauce, and a…
Pudina Pulao (Minty Rice with Loads of Vegetables)
I love one-dish meals. The other day, I had loads of winter vegetables at home and was wondering what to make when I thought of Pudina Pulao. It is very easy to make and delicious. Like Pulaos and Biryanis? You can find many more recipes in this Collection of Pulao and Biryani Recipes. How to Make Mint…
