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Chicken Curry cut pieces were there in my freezer .With that I wanted to make an interesting dinner quickly.So I decided to go for grilled chicken and this time I did it on the cooking gas oven directly over the flames and the dish was far more tasty than it looked. Ingredients 1.Chicken cut pieces …
There are endless benefits of this purple vegetable called Eggplant (in US ) or Brinjal( in India). We also call it “baigan” which means without any value but in contrast it is a rich source of vitamins and minerals and is an important food for the brain. Eggplant also contains important Phytonutrients, many which have …
Cilantro is also known as coriander leaves or Chinese parsley. Its seeds and leaves are used as a spice and it can be used as a herb as well.Cilantro bears strong resemblance to Italian flat leaf parsley with the latter having less fragrant or smell.Cilantro is full of healing elements and anti-oxidants. It is a …
Gnocchi are a form of dumplings,which is a part of Mediterranean cuisine but it is popular in the whole Europe.It has a similarity with Rajasthani Gatte ki sabzi. Bu gnocchi can be made with or without eggs.It is cooked like pasta.This is my first attempt with gnocchi and I am sharing the recipe with you.I hope the quality …
Everybody loves scrambled eggs. But scrambled chicken also makes a quick and healthy delicacy in few minutes. With just a few ingredients, its a quick recipe that kids and adults will love. Ingredients 250 grams boneless Chicken cut into small pieces 2 Onions finely chopped 10 flakes Garlic finely chopped 1 inch Ginger finely chopped …
Muffins are a kind of bread that are baked in small portions in muffin cups. They look like cupcakes and small cakes in the shape, but there are in general lack of frosting and are not sweet as the cupcakes. The name muffin itself comes either from “muffe” or “moufflet”. Muffe is a kind of …
The name muffin itself comes either from “muffe” or “moufflet”. Muffe is a kind of cake from Germany and moufflet is a French word which means a soft bread.Generally muffins lack icing.But I decided to add the chocolate sauce .My muffins are made up of whole wheat flour as it is more healthy,but you can …
It is a popular street food in Kolkata.We call it Benfish and believe me I have tried all possible means to find out this secret recipe but in vain.At last I had read it from a Web page and added my own innovations to make this recipe which tastes 90% as good as that of …
Methi is a green leafy vegetable used readily in India and is known for its medicinal properties.It is extremely useful for digestion and is good for diabetes not withstanding the fact that it is little bitter to taste and may not be liked by kids.But my today’s recipe tastes good and is healthy.You can …
Spinach is a wonderful green-leafy vegetable and full of anti oxidants.It is also considered to be anti cancerous.Feeding spinach or palak to kids is a big challenge.So I decided to make this recipe palak rice on a weekend ,which is so wonderful and full of nutrition and my daughter just loved it. Benefits of Spinach …
You should think twice before throwing away the fish heads as you can prepare innovative and delicious recipes with them. Fish head is known to improve your brain functions. Here presenting you an age old traditional Bengali recipe which I learnt from my mom and mother in law with Fish heads of Rohu which is …
It is always not feasible to get fish fillets from the market. Bengalis often eat river fishes to a large extent which consist of small bones .This recipe can be made with any kinds of fishes ,sea or river fishes.If you are bored having the same type of fish gravy and want some variation,this recipe …
This is a beautiful Indian style ice cream ,prepared with thickened evaporated milk and chocolate.The flavors are rich intense and chocolaty.After preparing the kesar kulfi successfully I thought of trying this chocolate variant of the same.The major part of the recipe remains the same. Main ingredient Milk 1/2 litre Cooking chocolate Sugar (as per taste) …
It is a delicious preparation for the summer prepared by thickening milk and adding flavors to it. The main challenge here is to freeze the kulfi in the freezer as with the increase in the content of sugar it becomes very soft and difficult to freeze. You can add fruits syrups or even chocolate to …
This is a very simple recipe which is appealed to all fish lovers.In kolkata it is a street snacks.You can definitely try this as starter or give it to your kids in the tiffin,or sandwich it between the breads or simply have it any time.The mustard paste in the marinate add zing and spicy kick to the dish …
I had this preparation in a restaurant in kolkata which i tried to imitate and make a interesting and mouth watering recipe .the main ingredient is boneless fish fillets of basa, bhetki or any other fish if you get. Main ingredient Basa fish fillets (200 gms) Marination Green chilies(4 chopped) depending on how much spicy …
As a Bengali,I have always loved traditional Bengali food and one of these is stuffed kakrol. Kakrol is a vegetable which is also known as Teasle gourd in English.You may recognize the image even if you can’t recollect the name.But you need these vegetables a little bigger in size so that it is easy for …
I invented this recipe when suddenly my husband’s friends decided to visit our home with kids and I have to decide on an appetizer instantly.This recipe is very easy and simple.only thing you need to have a mixture grinder at home.No need for marination…nothing.Only grind and fry Main Ingredient Boneless chicken (450 gms) Green …
Malpua is a popular Indian sweet dish prepared during festivals.There are a large number of varieties made in different parts of the country by people of different cultural origin.It is generally served with rabdi another sweet dish made with thickened milk or dipped in sugar syrup.It is one of my favorite sweet dish which I make during every …
Sharing a recipe which is innovative,easy and delicious. Main Ingredient 4 to 5 boneless chicken breasts Marination Juice of 1 and half lemon Salt Turmeric Kashmiri Chili powder Mustard oil Stuffing Boneless chicken pieces and grated paneer Coriander leaves a bunch Green chilies (4 to 5) Process Step 1:Make incisions in the chicken breasts …