Indrani’s recipes cooking and travel blog
A site containing recipes to prepare restaurant style food at home
Indrani Sen is a teacher,lecturer in Information Technology/Computer Science for the past 12 years. She has authored 4 text books in Information Technology.
She is passionate about cooking and loves to blog about food and travel.This blog is like my baby as I have built it from scratch by myself with little help from colleagues ,friends and of course Google.
The enclosed E-book contains 50 dessert recipes containing variety of desserts including eggless, dairy-free, gluten free and vegan varieties. The recipes are grouped into 7 sections:- Kheer recipes Kheer is a Indian sweet pudding prepared by thickening milk oftenwith rice, grains, vermicelli, or vegetables. It is also known as payesh, payesam, phirni and so on …
This is a wonderful creative recipe, heaven for vegan foodies completely dairy free and tastes delicious. The dish needs the use of Aam papad or Amavat which is sun dried mango pulp made to sheets available in stores for use during the entire year. Instead of Aam papad you can also use any store bought …
This is a beautiful saucy crab dish thickened with egg bits partly cooked in hot sweet and sour spicy broth. This dish is very popular in Singapore and actually popular across all parts of the world for crab and seafood lovers. I have cleaned the crabs and mashed its claws before cooking. Any medium to …
Soup is a comfort heart warming meal during any time of the day. Specially during a winter morning it can really make you feel safe, comfortable and brighten your day. Historically the age of soup dates back to 20000 BC when it was considered to be a filling one pot meal with all ingredients boiled …
Kheer kadam is a delicious sweet one of my childhood favorites from Kolkata sweet shops. This is authentically made with mawa or khoya or reduced dried milk cooked with sugar till it forms a firm dough which can be stored for long. It is stuffed with small rasgullas or cottage cheese balls cooked in sugar …
It is traditional sweet pulao, prepared traditionally in Gujarati households with Basmati rice and Chana dal. About Author Pallavi Vakil Pallavi Vakil has travelled several paths in her 69 years. She has worked in a bank, taught at pre-school, written articles and short stories for magazines. During all this time, however, she always made time …
This is a very easy and nutritious snacks perfect for breakfast, brunch and dinner. It is proteins packed power breakfast with the goodness of eggs and chicken. I have a simple egg muffin recipe with veggies too. you can have a look at this recipe here. I prepared this dish for the event #HomeChefMatters by @foodbloggerai is brought …
This is a one pot meal with macaroni pasta, layered with vegetables cooked in a creamy tomato based spicy red sauce aromatic with mediterranean herbs and topped with crispy chicken nuggets and baked with loads of cheese. Ingredients Main Ingredient 1 packet of Godrej Yummiez masala chicken nuggets pasta and sauce 100 gm of macaroni …
This is a prawn recipe cooked with colocasia leaves. It has a spicy flavor from mustard and green chilies and nutty flavor from poppy seeds.It tastes exotic and unique refreshing due to the addition of coconut and colocasia leaves. Ingredients 10 to 12 prawns 2 tbsp. poppy seeds soaked in water 2 tbsp. yellow mustard …
Halloween is celebrated on the eve before the All Saints day in Europe to commemorate all saints of the Church who have attained heaven. The festival originated among the Celt, also spelled Kelt which is a community of Indo European tribe spread all across Europe. They are the ancient occupants of Britain and Ireland. This day …
pancakes are American classic breakfast drizzled with maple syrup ,honey butter and topped with fruits and nuts or cheese. In ancient Greece and Rome pancakes were made from wheat flour ,olive oil ,honey and curdled milk. American pancakes are often made gluten free with buckwheat and corn meal. Indian pancakes are called chillas and even …
These are healthy gluten free pancakes great for any day breakfast or brunch or kids school lunch boxes. gluten free diet is great for your gut and . for people who are sensitive to ingredients and food allergies. A gluten-free diet is essential for managing signs and symptoms of celiac disease and other medical conditions …
I have a funny story associated with this dish. I was going home from the University ,was very hungry and wanted to have some snack at the restaurant associated with the University guest house. I was craving for a bread omelet and when I saw this dish tomato omelet on the menu I was in …
I discovered these pancakes while watching Asian street food documentary in Netflix . Loved these beautiful thick cakes being deep fried dunked in hot oil to be crispy and golden brown hue on the outside. Moong dal chillas are quite common in Indian households but we make it thin and shallow fry with little oil …
This is a mild spicy light aromatic mutton gravy without onion and garlic prepared with whole spices. The color is lent by saffron soaked milk ,turmeric is not added. The yakhni gravy was said to have been introduced by Mughal ruler Akbar in India. They are also popular in Greek and Turkish cuisines, but in …
These are healthy filling snacks which you can serve with any ketchup or chutney of your choice. Millets are good for gut health and said to improve liver and kidney functioning. Ingredients For batter 1 cup finger millet 1 cup pearl millet 1/2 cup of chickpea flour 4 garlic chopped green chilies 3 to 4 …
Omurice is a inverted scrambled omelette covering a bowl of chicken fried rice . It is a modern Japanese fusion dish which is quite popular in Asian countries outside Japan. Omurice, or Omuraisu as it’s pronounced in Japan is a combination of omelet and rice. Fried rice Ingredients 1 bowl of cooked rice 1/2 cup chopped …
In this post I am sharing the recipe of a South Indian style chicken curry which is prevalent in Bengali homes by the name Madrasi chicken curry derived from the name “Madras” which is called “Chennai” now. This is not an authentic chicken curry but in this way it used to be cooked at home. …
Indian food is all about balancing nutrients, about local ingredients and seasonal flavors. Traditional rich in dietary fibers ,emphasis on local ingredients and combining ingredients based on principles of Ayurveda makes it healthy for the body. Download your copy of 51 vegetarian dishes recipes. Click on the link below Just tap on the images to …
This is an extremely popular street food in Mumbai and available in almost all college and office canteens. A mixture of precooked noodles and rice are tossed with spicy Indian style Schezwan sauce with vegetables and served with a soy sauce based gravy and topped with fried noodles. The Chinese cuisine was introduced to India …
Instant noodles deep fried crispy layered with soy based vegetarian gravy and topped with fried egg sunny side up . It is a fusion recipe invented by Chinese Americans in United states of America consists of crispy fried noodles soaked in soy based sweet and sour gravy. Ingredients Main ingredient 1.1 pack of egg …
The word vindaloo is a derived from the name popular Portuguese dish “carne de vinha d’alhos” which meant meat marinated in wine-vinegar and garlic.This is a traditional Goan recipe with Portuguese influence ,a spicy sweet and sour curry. In Goa traditional palm vinegar and toddy is used in the recipe which is substituted with white wine and …
Caesar salad was named after Italian-American restaurateur Caesar Cardini who is said to have invented the salad in Mexico to attract tourists in his restaurant. Originally the salad contained Romaine lettuce , bread croutons,boiled eggs ,Parmesan cheese ,Worcestershire sauce and garlic .His brother prepared a new version by adding anchovies and the salad became …
Peruvian chicken roast also known as Pollo a la Brasa and blackened chicken in USA is a popular dish of Peruvian cuisine. The dish originated in the Lima city of Peru. Authentically the chicken is only roasted with salt over charcoal barbecue and served with french fries and a spicy green sauce made with Aji …
This is a very easy and quick recipe and very versatile to serve during any celebration as well as casual get together. It is a 4 to 5 ingredient recipe which needs only assembling and baking for 10 to 15 minutes. The main ingredient Yogurt is formed when one ferment the milk with bacteria which …
This is one pot meal with eggs and rice where eggs are cooked in spices and assembled with rice and whole spices and cooked in microwave. The egg curry and rice layer are cooked in microwave for 25 minutes in full powdered covered in a Borosil glass container and then uncovered for 5 minutes. …
Mutton can be considered as the meat from lamb, old sheep and in India predominantly male goats. Mutton chops are cut from the rib,hip, and shoulder areas. Breast of lamb can be cooked in an oven or even crumb fried. In this post I am going to share the recipe of Mutton chops cooked in …
Luchi ar alur torkari is a popular Bengali traditional breakfast from the Eastern part of the country.In other parts of India fried flatbreads involves addition of whole wheat flour and are called poories but luchi are inherently made of only refined flour and look white and fluffy. They are served with potato curries called …
Its a sweet and sour curry with jumbo prawns flavoured with whole spices. The curry is just simple with minimal ingredients. Ingredients Main ingredient 6 Jumbo prawns Marinate 1 cup curd 1 tsp of turmeric Salt to taste 6 to 7 green chilies sliced Whole spices 4 to 5 cloves 4 green cardamoms 1 cinnamon …
What is the significance of Shravan month? The month of Shravan is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the supreme Hindu God associated with creation and destruction of the world. Many people abstain from non-vegetarian food during this month and prefer vegetarianism . Many people also do fasting for certain days of the week or certain hours …
I had been to Delhi with my father for enquiring about my project work when I was completing ,my Masters in Computer Applications around 2003. It is one of my memorable trips with my father where I travelled parts of Delhi and Agra ,visited Taj Mahal. The hotel where we stayed in Pahar Gunj had …
Gavar fali , gavar or cluster beans has low glycemic index and high in fibre content. Crunchy and with a hint of bitter sweet in taste this forms a very delicious vegetable sides to be served with dal and rice or flatbreads. It forms a balanced meal when cooked with potatoes and served with any …
Often when we are hosting a mini party ,get together ,family gatherings ,we need starters and if your guests love chicken, we need handy recipes to prepare them fast.Even when we are at home with family binge watching Netflix on a weekend , these lovely chicken fries and kebabs can come to your rescue. So …
This is a easy quick Gujarati snacks which will test your patience a bit but will give you a delicious lip smacking dish. The chickpea batter is spiced and cooked and set on a cold greased surface and rolls made out of that. Ingredients 1 cup chickpea flour 1/2 cup curd 3 cups of water …
I tried this recipe from Joy stewert’s blog as it was published in our monthly food e-magzine , it was so flavorful. Its a traditional French recipe but one can be very creative and versatile with the variety of fillings. For a healthier version I used whole whear flour instead of refined flour and the …
This is a 20 to 25 -minute recipe and very delicious. You can serve this for lunch or dinner as a starter or main course. It is nutritous and protein rich due to the presence of boiled eggs as main ingredient. It can be served with roti or parathas or as a starter. Preparation : 10 …
Sometimes you just dont feel like having a three course meal for lunch or want to have a quick dinner with balanced nutrition.This is an incredibly easy and customizable recipe which involves just marinating the chicken with spices and herbs and bake. Ingredients 500 gm boneless chicken breasts 1 onion grated 2 tbsp ginger garlic …
Spinach is a superfood which has amazing health benefits. This is available with the vegetable vendor throughout the year and can be included in your daily diet to reap its benefits. Is it good to eat spinach everyday? Spinach is a versatile ingredient rich in nutritional values which should be a part of your daily …
This is another way to cook up that healthy spinach in your pantry into a lip smacking dish to be served with roti, parathas or rice. This is a kind of fusion recipe. I am quite inspired with the Rajasthani seasonings added by chef Bhasin in his delicious chicken Kadhi recipe and cooked my spinach …
We had almost taken life for granted when suddenly a pandemic almost like a lightening struck us. No preparation time , no drills and you are suddenly locked up at home with your family members ,forced to work from home, expected to balance all the household chores all by yourself without a helping hand. Kids …
Bengalis are notorious mutton lovers. By mutton we really mean male goat’s meat. Its been a old culture and tradition to sacrifice male goat in front the Goddess Kali and the offering is distributed to the devotees to be cooked. According to research goat meat contributes to 65% of red meat consumed worldwide.It is popular …
This is a homemade typical Sunday lunch mutton curry relished with rice dominant with flavors of coriander. I thrown in a paste of coriander and green chili paste and the curry tasted amazing . I did follow only my instinct while cooking this and no predefined recipes as such . I added the whole garlic …
This is a chicken curry which I prepared, remebering my childhood train journey days . I used to travel at least thrice a year from Kolkata to my grand mother’s place in North Bengal, surrounded with hills and a very fascinating place for sure. This is a rustic chicken curry being served in the compartment …
This is a very quick recipe which you can make with leftover rice or fresh steamed rice. You need some greens and cottage cheese an excellent source of protein and it’s a vegetarian one pot meal. You can replace cottage cheese with tofu for a vegan version. Ingredients 1 cup rice or leftover cooked …
Prawns are a delicious and versatile ingredient and very quick to cook up a meal with. Pair them with some veggies and even cooked with fruits, they make a protein rich dinner or brunch. Prawns are low in fat and yet rich in protein and Omega 3 fatty acids and ideal for a part of …
During this period of pandemic outburst we are all locked down at home forced to lead a quarantine life. We need sustainable homemade food which is nutritious to help us keep our body healthy and fit for doing all the chores at home, office work ,build immunity and stay happy and joyful. Since we are …
Todays post is about a common fish curry which we Bengalis cook up often in our kitchen with varietey of fishes like carps, Indian baramunda, Hilsa and others. They generally taste lovely with fresh water fishes. The aroma of mustard oil and dijon mustard paste add sharpness and zing to the final dish. There is …
Shukto or Shukta is a vegetarian recipe which has become a traditional delicacy from Bengal prepared only during weddings or any other big family gatherings or festivals. It is a complicated dish which needs elaborate preparation and has become a lost recipe nowadays rarely cooked in Bengali homes. I learnt this recipe after marriage ,though …
This is a light fluffy airy omlette which is quite popular in Europe. The egg whites and egg yolks are beaten separately with salt and cooked into an omelete. if you feel its little uncooked ,cover cook it for sometimes. The texture of the omelete is great and it just melts into your mouth. …
This is a folded omlette or rolled omlette popular in Japanese bento boxes. It consists of a mixture of eggs spiced with soy sauce and sweetened with mirin and sake traditionally, I used sugar. The omlette has a soft texture and everyone will love this dish. The process is simple but needs practice .Watch the …