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This is a very simple yet delicious dish from Bahamas which is an archipelago in the Atlantic ocean famous for its traditional seafood dishes.The main ingredient is sweet potato which is packed with nutrients,Vitamin A and rich in dietary fibers. This is a popular sweet dish which is taken during breakfast or as a dessert.This …
This exotic vegetable comes from one of the most common and popular plant without which we cannot imagine our daily lives. Many people are not aware of the fact that the flower of our popular fruit ,the humble banana makes an interesting and delicious vegetable with several health benefits. Specially for vegetarians or vegans addition …
Biriyani is a one pot meal which dates back to the era of Mughals.it is a Royal dish brought to India by the Nawabs and we still enjoy this rich delicacies in the various parts of the country .Among all the biriyanis the Hyderabadi and the Lukhnowi biriyani are the most popular.While Hyderabad in the …
Salmon is a anadromous fish which is born in fresh water migrates to sea and then returns from sea to fresh water to lay eggs.It is valued for its nutritional content and flavour.They can be caught wild or farmed in a in a net-cage, pond or enclosed areas. Most of the industry uses open net-cages in …
This is a specialty of Malvan region of Maharashtra.The cuisine of this region involves the usage of spices like red chillies,a sour fruit called kokkum,tamarind and green sichuan pepper called locally as tirphal.The region is populated with people who belong to the fishermen community also called kolis. This is a very popular dish of this …
This is a tangy and spicy curry the sourness primarily comes from the tamarind juice.In Tamil Eral or Iral meaning prawns, Murungai – Drumsticks which are widely used popular vegetables in South India and kulambu stands for liquid curry.The scientific name of drumstick trees is Moringa Oleifera a tree which is rich in vitamins ,minerals …
Diwali ,the festival of Lights is near the corner .During this festival we make our traditional sweets and savory dishes and share among our family,friends and neighbors. Traditionally this festival not only attempts to light our home and surroundings which also signifies eradicating the darkness from one’s life but also lighten the inner soul with knowledge …
The use of fruits in the curry always excite me and when I got this beautiful and sweet pineapple from the market ,the fruit seller was asking me whether I was planning to consume it raw or will use it for extracting juices as on that basis he will remove the hard skin and the …
Brownie is almost a cross between a cake and a soft cookie.This brownie recipe is easy and you can make it anytime without any hassle and any chance of failure is ruled out.The result will be a soft decadent chocolaty little crisp brownie which almost melts into your mouth. The only thing which one requires …
Crabs make one of the tastiest meals. This curry is typically from the heart of Bengal situated on the banks of river Ganges and eastern part of India, North of the Bay of Bengal I had an opportunity to taste this wonderful curry when I visited a beautiful sea beach called Mandarmoni nearby. We had …
This is a very interesting traditional recipe from the kitchen of a community popular by the name “East Indians”.The name may often be misleading because the community does not involve people who hail from the Eastern part of India.But the people of this small community belong to some parts of Maharashtra and Northern Konkan region …
The outcome of this recipe really made me feel happy from inside. idea came to my mind when there were few potatoes grated for our traditional recipe “jhuri aloo bhaja” or crunchy potato fries.it is very simple but unique recipe,where we need to deep fry finely shredded potatoes ,in a way such that they do …
This is a humble dessert which graces all the festivals and occasions in India.India is a vast country where the language and dialect changes every 100 km.So this dish changes its name and flavor in various regions of India .In West it is known as Basundi,in South India it is called payasam,in North India it is …
Tomato rice is an excellent recipe you can make with leftover rice.It traditionally belongs to the city of the Nizam ,Hyderabad where tomato is considered animportant component.Because of the huge cultivation of red chilles in Andhra Pradesh the local cuisines are spicy and red colored with the use of red hot chili powder.But you can …
This s a very simple and easy chicken soup which can be a hot favorite of kids and elders alike specially during cold winter mornings. Oh ! my mouth starts watering even imaging the dish. You can serve this with garlic breads or Indian flat breads.. My child loves it. But while cooking for a …
This is an extremely easy and delicious recipe .Fenugreek leaves are used in this dish which is a beneficial herb used over ages.Besides having numerous health benefits it is useful for diabetes patients for bringing down the level of sugar in blood. Fenugreek is also very beneficial for hair and skin.The traditional recipe calls for using fresh fenugreek leaves and …
Khichdi is considered to be an easy and healthy one pot meal which is delicious and filling .Whenever one does not feel like cooking ,one can cook up this delicious filling meal.It has similarities with the Italian risotto.There are hundreds of varieties of khichdi which are prepared in various regions in India. This is a …
This a sweet bread from the Afghanistan kitchen taken alongside morning or evening tea.This can be taken as a breakfast or as a dessert.It is packed with energy and a good dish to start the day with.It has a texture which is more dense than a cake and you can add walnuts and dry fruits …
Bolani is a stuffed flat-bread which originally hails from Afghanistan which is stuffed with vegan fillings such as potatoes,spinach etc.But it has many variants made in Western countries where meat fillings are also used. The Afghans prepare bolanis on special occasions or festivals and also when they need elaborate breakfasts.It is also served as an …
Eggs are considered to be a part of healthy breakfast throughout the world.It should be included in the diet of kids as well as adults to start their day with high energy levels.It is a protein rich diet which is very important for building muscles and bones for the growing kids and also help in …
This is one of those traditional delicacies of Bengal which definitely miss in Mumbai.Pumpkin leaves has a healthy amount of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron, while being very low in calories.The people who belong to Bengal which is a state in Eastern India consume almost all the parts of pumpkin tree including leaves,flowers …
This is a very simple homemade chicken fry which is beautifully crispy and has a flavor of coconut in the crispy coating.I just discovered this recipe by chance and I haven’t googled to check that whether such a recipe exist or not.But I am completely satisfied by its taste and I am ready to make …
These are rich sweets ,extremely healthy as they are made of dates which are rich in iron and minerals.They are cooked in little jaggery with coconut. I tried to minimize the use of sugar in these sweets due to health reasons and the dates have natural sugar content and they bind these balls too.Cashew nuts add crunch to these rich aromatic …
It was one of those days when I had to leave very early in the morning and could not cook breakfast.My husband got adventurous and decided to cook some noodles on his own.He is otherwise a fairly good cook.But when I came home ,I saw one big pot of leftover noodles stuck together with lot …
I had a wonderful memory about having this dish from a street eatery in Kolkata and I couldn’t forget the taste even after so many years.It is a complete meal with soft noodles and luscious finger licking gravy .So here is my version of the wonderful Chinese food available in Kolkata. Ingredients 1.noodles 1 packet …
This is a traditional recipe and many variations to this exists but I made it a fusion one by adding homemade mayonnaise and it tasted really great.But I insist on homemade mayonnaise only.The shop bought one will definitely serve the purpose but the flavor will not be that great as this.In case anybody does not …
I had heard about this wonderful dish “pie” but did not venture to make it before due to the lack of know how until one day my Foodie+ friend +Tom Anita Morgan had posted a recipe of this amazing looking dish lemon pie .It was a trigger for me as the next day was the …
I make these corn filling canapes very often during small parties organized at my home or during my daughter’s birthday parties.They are a huge hit .some times I add the fillings to ready made shells brought at stores.During time constraints they are a great rescue..In this dish in addition to mozzarella cheese,I used cottage cheese …
There are some days when I will love to make myself happy..and I think everyone should have the opportunity to do .We are always cooking and love to see smiles on the face of our family members,guests,relatives,colleagues ,neighbors,sometimes friends ,sometimes virtual friends and the list goes longer. If I start doing an analysis ,I think …
Dhokla is a snacks which traditionally belongs to the state of Gujrat.It can be made of various ingredients of which the most popular ones are rice dhokla made of rice and white urud dal and khaman dhokla made of besan. It is a savory and looks like a cake but instead of baking it is …
Sev batata puri is a popular Maharashtrian street food recipe ,a typical canape suitable for serving in any parties.Canapes are small bite sized snacks served as a starters.These can be easily make at home.Sev are crispy fried thin strands made up of chickpea flour.If you are staying outside India you can get it in any …
Banana is an amazing fruit with so many health benefits but unripe bananas also make a range of tasty food which you can intake for good health.if you have some kind of food poisoning and stomach infections result in loose motion and severe pain in the lower abdominal area a traditional childhood remedy was boiled …
I had made this cake on my 14th anniversary.My objective was to give the recipe a healthy touch as well as making it eggless as most of my colleagues don’t touch any eggs or non vegetarian items in this month “Shravan” which is the fifth month of the Hindu year beginning in late July and …
This is a type of pasta which look like thin flat ribbons and sold in curled spiral form. I find this pasta extremely tasty. In this dish I haven’t added cheese but if you want to add grated cheese on top of the finished dish. Here are the ingredients: – These are flat spiral …
These are wonderful starters which I made specially for the Foodies+ community Tapas month. I have like minded ,sweet friends in the community who appreciate and try recipes and share their knowledge about various International cuisines.Above all I really love to post here and browse recipes in the cookbook. This recipe is dedicated to the …
Dimer devil(Dim is egg in Bengali) is a very popular Bengali street food which every Bengali will like to relish during any festivals ,parties or get together.During my college days, this was one of those few food which I liked to order again and again from the college canteen.There are many varieties which can be …
I was looking for an egg-less chocolate cake recipe which I can make for my daughter almost daily as she is in love with the same.In my busy schedule it becomes difficult for me to measure ingredients and bake a 25 to 30 minute cake.SO I was looking out for mug cakes ,when I discovered …
This is a protein packed recipe .Generally I use Bengal gram dal or chana dal in this recipe but due to the absence of this pulse in my pantry I use red lentils which is also known as Masoor dal. This is an extremely tasty lentil and can be used to make soups , patties …
This dish is a type of tapas.Tapas are a type of snacks in Spanish cuisine served with cocktail.This dish contains chicken fried in egg and flour batter and then dipped in honey mustard sauce.You can serve this dish in any party as starters or along with the main course as a side dish Ingredients 1.Chicken …
This is a Goan fish recipe which is generally prepared by cooking a curry.But sometimes we need something different and what is more exciting than grilling with a traditional recipe.My choice of fish was mackarel which was marinated and full of flavors. and This fish has its own strong taste retains its own flavor even …
This is a fusion recipe which I made on my husband’s request .It suddenly became a great hit in my house.The flavor of Indian curry powder with Chinese seasonings are absorbed well into the main ingredients and the strong aroma filled the whole house . Ingredients 1.Chicken liver and kidney(200 gm) 2.Onions (cut into large …
I baked this cake during my husband’s birth day.The cake was soft and crunchy full of caramelized nuts and juicy with the butterscotch caramel sauce.It was a busy working day and I did not have much time for the decorations.But the cake was awesome and flavorful Ingredients 1.5 eggs 2.Refined flour (10 tbsp) 3.Baking powder …
These are soft juicy tender spicy yet white kebabs marinated in creamy spicy paste.These can be served as a starter in any party ,festivals or get togethers.These are also rightily known as “reshmi kebab”.The word “Resham” in Hindi ,means silk .This kebab is known for its silky soft texture. The quality of meat is very …
This is a traditional recipe of West Bengal .The name “Dhoka” meaning in Bengali or Hindi is deception. This is actually a lentil curry but made in a very unusual way. I had earned many good review about this dish when I cooked it during get-togethers or packed in lunch boxes at work, among my …
Palak paratha or spinach paratha is a great way to integrate taste and health together in one dish.It is a wonderful way to include green in your kids diet specially when spinach is not favorite among the kids. These green color spinach paratha are very attractive to look at and they are wholesome and mouthwatering …
This recipe is inspired from Malaysian soup Laksa. Traditionally it is made with rice noodles, prawns, chicken etc, this Malaysian curry laksa consists of sweet, sour, salty and spicy elements, But I did not have all the ingredients and prepared it my way using Indian spices.So it became a fusion dish.I loved every bite or …
Vada pav is the most popular street food in Mumbai.People here ,are in love with “pav” which is a form of bread almost similar to burger buns and the food which are soaring in high demands are Pav-bhaji,misal-pav,vada-pav etc.Being originally from Bengal I am a born rice lover.But slowly and slowly I started developing the …
I am very fond of sweet dishes specially cakes and want to give it a healthy twist always so that I can eat it as much as I can without guilt.Refined flour and Sugar are two necessary evils while baking a cake.I had shared a recipe of chocolate cake with oats and dates.Today I am …
This is a quick chicken recipe full of flavor due to the addition of Mango.You can serve it as a side dish to fried rice or any flat breads. I recommend the mango should be sweet and sour and not too sweet. Ingredients 1.Chicken boneless(200 gm) 2.Garlic (3 to 4 cloves) 3.Green chilies (3 to …
The serene palm fringed beaches, along the west coast of India, are a home for beautiful villages where fishermen dwell.The profession of most of these villagers are mainly fishing or related to the coconut plantation . The Konkan belt and the Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts of Maharashtra has some of the best seafood recipes of India. …
