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.
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 …
Vegetarian pot pie filled with pasta and raw banana balls Timpano in Italy refers to the pot in which this baked pasta dish is cooked with a dome of crust filled with different layers of fillings. It is a heavy bottomed pot in which the pie is baked and inverted after baking to form a …
This is a variant of chili chicken which I prepared with a sticky honey glaze which gives an attractive bright coating and a sweet sour and spicy flavour with a little bit of crunch . The honey is caramelized and pour over the chicken to add a sticky coating of the sauce. I personally love …
I would like to thank Anjali Bhargava for this wonderful innovative recipe. I had brought around 1/2 kg of green chana with shells from market and wanted to cook them. I asked my friend for a traditional recipe from their community as I have never seen this cooked in my family. She gave me this …
I prepared these cute little buns filled with homemade strawberry jam decorated with butter cream for the event #twitterbakealong where each baker has to bake according to a specific theme and share in the twitter handle with the specific hashtag. Devonshire’s split get their name from the county Devonshire in England where this is a popular …
This is a wonderful traditional recipe which I had come across in Hyderabad during the period of my stay over there. I stayed around 2 years in Hyderabad , and loved the culture and vives of the city. With perspective to food the city is wonderful with varieties of cuisine available. The prominant among them …
I made these beautiful pancake ice-cream sandwiches for Sunday breakfast, they just do not look awesome ,they taste delicious too.My weekend was delightful as I received this pack of 3 ice cream flavors from Brooklyn creamery. The box had got 3 flavors chocolate fudge brownie, Soho berry and Kulfi . Made these pink strawberry fluffy pancakes …
Necessity is the mother of invention and I can say necessity is a motivation for creativity too, specially if one day you return home from work and find only a bunch of spinach left in your vegetable box for cooking dinner. I decided to combine spinach to eggs forming a lipsmacking ,mouth watering curry which …
This is a super quick recipe to satisfy hunger pangs. The crispy potato wedges are sauted in Chinese flavored sauce. Its a great appetiser to serve in any get-togethers and everyone including kids will love them. Ingredients 4 to 5 potatoes 2 tbsp. light soy sauce 1 tbsp. dark soy sauce 2 green bell peppers …
Pierogees are stuffed dumplings of European origin filled with vegetarian and meat fillings which are then boiled and sauted in butter. They have similarities with Tibetan momos, South American empandas , Indian modak, German schufnudel. I love all kinds of dumplings and I have several types of dumplings recipe in my blog. Ingredients Dough 4 …
Albania is a small country within the Mediterranean sea with neighbouring countries like Greece and Italy. Geographically the country presents a wide diversity ranging from snowy mountainous regions to the hot sunny coastal plains. Albanian cuisine represents the Mediterranean cuisine which is not governed by a single culture or ethnicity but controlled by the climate …
These muffins are quick and handy to prepare when it comes to pack snacks for your kids or feed your child’s friends or organize tea party for friends. Even kids can prepare them quickly with assistance from parents regarding handling the hot oven with care. I used Fabsta’s digestive biscuits pack for these. Fabsta is …
Vegetable Manchurian is a popular dish cooked often in our region. I would not say in an authentic Chinese way but it is more adapted to suit Indian palates and modified accordingly. For example in South India you will often see these seasoned with curry leaves for that acquired South Indian taste. These dumplings are …
I prepared this cake for my daughter’s thirteenth birthday . It had to be eggless so prepared with curd. The curd and oil imulsification mixture along with baking soda in the dry mixture adds air bubbles to the cake batter and makes it soft and fluffy. Added chocolates and ferro rocher for decoration. Soaked the …
My daughter like any other kids of this generation loves fast food and pasta is a dish which is versatile and can be customised as per our requirements. Fabsta’s Tomato ketchup is made from natural organic tomatoes and comes handy when you need to prepare pasta for your kid in a jiffy instead of going …