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This is a very special recipe, from South East Asian cuisine popular in Thailand , I am bowled over by its simplicity and the blast of flavors it releases, when you add a spoon of this dessert in your mouth. The dessert though exotic for Indians, feels like home, specially for me as East Indians …
Edamame is tender soybeans which are boiled in pods and are available as frozen. Had these beautiful transparent and chewy dumplings with a soft refreshing filling several times in a 5-star restaurant buffet. It’s time to make these at home from scratch. I found these frozen edamame dumplings sold by Gadre. They are soft tender …
Banana blossoms are widely used in Bengali vegetarian cuisine. We serve them as main course along with Dal and rice or make cutlets and serve them as starters. It’s a traditional classic recipe ingredient which is on the verge of becoming lost recipe due to the complicated process of cleaning the flowers.
Moong dal stands out as a nutrient-rich powerhouse, providing an abundant reserve of essential vitamins and minerals, specially vitamin B9, commonly known as Folate. Folate plays an instrumental role in DNA synthesis and the nurturing of cells, important for expectant mothers, as it helps in the development of the fetus in the mother’s womb .
We are all aware of seasonal food cravings. Specially during the rainy season, we crave for consuming fried foods and often indulge in roadside deep-fried snacks (collection of street food recipes). Medically the source of this cravings may be due to the dip in the level of serotonin in our blood stream during the rainy …
I had this dish once in University canteen and fell in love with this preparation forever. Whenever there is abundance of spinach in my pantry I procure some green peas and make sure that I prepare this dish at least once during the Winter season for those fresh flavors together. The sweetness of green peas …
Cooking with leftovers is a old and traditional method to unleash your creativity and give a unused food items a new delicious makeover to make them suitable or more palatable to the taste buds. In the kitchens of West Bengal , there are many delicious dishes which are cooked with the vegetable peels and unused …
Makar Sankranti is a festival celebrated all over India by different names according to the Hindu Solar calendar. It marks the movement of Sun toward the Capricorn or Makar and hence the name Makar Sankranti. It marks the end of Winter solstice. Black sesame seeds are of great health benefits are used widely in snacks …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
These are nutritious and healthy indulgences, if you crave for desserts and want to have them guilt free. Due to the addition of spinach and whole wheat they are rich in dietary fibers and iron and also make you fill full. You can use them as breakfast muffins with any beverage or pack them as …
Potol or pointed gourd is a vegetable which is found in abundance in any part of India.But the vegetable varieties found in West Bengal are amazing and are best for the Bengali recipes as they are prepared from the local yields.Most of them are seedless and have a soft texture which gets tender quickly and …
I think many people know about this epic dish “Alu Posto” which is an iconic dish from West Bengal .In this particular Vegetable recipe the potatoes are cooked in a paste of white poppy seeds and green chilies paste which gives a nutty creamy texture to the dish.The flowers of the poppy plant also produce …
These are eggless dairy free muffins which can be prepared quickly when you are in need of breakfast or tea time snacks.Always wanted to develop a recipe of delicious whole wheat muffins without dairy and eggs and after days of trial with the texture finally could get the exact ratio of the ingredients .The batter …
This is a traditional vegetable side dish from mom’s kitchen.The combination of vegetables is important in this case .The use of the right veggies in the right proportion makes this dish very tasty.Malabar spinach is a green leafy vegetable popular in Asia .It is very popular in Chinese and Filipino cuisines besides India.The leaves are thicker …
This is another beautiful Mumbai street food to die for.The spicy sweet and sour ragda or yellow peas curry over potato patties make a one pot filling meal.The curry can be customized to taste by adding various sweet ,sour or spicy chutneys .To make this dish,it requires little preparation ,specially it is better if you …
http://www.indrani-will-teach.com/2015/03/pineapple-chicken-salad.htmlThis is an amazing salad which can be served during any festive dinner including Christmas.It is sweet and sour and mild spicy due to the addition of garlic.Its also juicy with a hint of flavor from the greens and this pretty authentic salad from France and many more dishes like this can make your Christmas …
Tapioca is a starch extracted from the roots of cassava which is an original inhabitant of Brazil.The Spanish and the Portuguese explorers brought this secret ingredient and spread its usage in various countries of Asia. Khichdi is considered as a one pot nutritious meal and is prepared in different varieties in different regions. The popularity of …
Another beautiful and colorful night has arrived.We are waiting for this day the whole year celebrate with kids,families and friends.Yes ,I am talking about deepavali .On this day we light up our house and the lobbies of our apartments with lots of diyas ,candles etc.The streets and and the building also shine with small multicolored …
These chutneys prepared in the Bong community are similar to sweet pickles which can be stored for more than 15 days or even more than a month in the refrigerator.Pickle making is an age old tradition in Indian household.In my family specially because we are Bengalis ,having something sweet after meal is a compulsion.The taste …
These fritters are fragrant of childhood memories with remembrance of evening get-together with neighbors at home or watching World cup or Wimbledon together with the whole family in television .During my childhood not every neighbor had their own TV sets so we as kids used to have fun in the evening watching TV serials or …
This was a recipe which I was planning to make for a long time.I enjoy these very often when my colleagues bring these awesome snacks packed from their home.its a fabulous recipe for Vegans specially, packed with nutrition and flavors and even for non-vegetarians it will not let one feel the absence of meat.Alu means …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The black-eyed pea or black-eyed bean also called lobia in India, is a variety of cowpea, grown around the world for its medium-sized, edible bean. There are lots of benefits of cowpea 1.It lowers cholesterol level 2.It is rich in anti oxidents 3.It is a major component of weight loss diet 4.Rich in Dietary fibre …
Oats is a perfect health grain. It is rich in dietary fiber which reduces the bad cholesterol in your body.But there are innumerable dishes you can prepare with oats which are tasty as well as healthy apart from the regular porridge which can be consumed during breakfast.My goal was no make a oil free low …
This is very popular snacks on the streets of Mumbai. The street food vendors have very special way to prepare this snack which makes it very appealing to the masses. Originally this dish belongs to South India, a city Mysore. Mysore a city in the state of Karnataka also known as the City of Palaces …
This dish is made with inspiration derived from the recipe of Dan dan noodles which is a noodle dish originating from Chinese Sichuan cuisine. It consists of a spicy sauce, chili oil, Chinese five spice powder, sesame paste and other spices in addition to vegetables or meat. I made this on a day. when I …
This is a quick and easy drink fit for all ages.It includes the miracle fruit Papaya which has huge range of functions and benefits starting from improving digestion ,lowering cholestrol,low in sugar content ,holding your youth and bringing beautiful glow to your skin.The combination just creates magic together.Ingredients1.Ripe papaya(5 to 6 big pieces)2.Pineapple (2 to …
Green Peas are among the most easily digestible beans, and are thus an important source of protein for vegetarians. It is rich in carotenoids and in antioxidants. It has healing properties also. In winter tender fresh peas are available in abundance and you can use them in variety of ways .Preparing a recipe with green …
I went to attend some seminar in Grand Hyatt Mumbai,where I happened to taste this dish which looked gorgeous and seemed easy to make during my busy schedules.So after I came home I gave it a try.I am not sure whether the chef used the same ingredients or not but it is an interesting vegetarian …
Tofu and Sprouts Bhaji Pav(Mashed Mixed vegetable sauce with sprouts and tofu served with bread) Pav bhaji is a street food in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra.It is quick snack or a whole meal.It is nutricious and very popular among children.You have to serve this paste of mashed cooked vegetables with breads or buns …
This is another great street food around the Dakshineshwar Kali Goddess temple in Bengal. The samosas are fried in Vanaspati (Dalda) and are super crispy and has that extra flavor . At home I fry in vegetable oil. But there is something special about the filling which is simple not too spicy and bursting with …
This is very popular breakfast recipe among the people of East India mainly Bengal.These small rolled stuffed wheat breads can be deep fied in oil ,vanaspati(hydrogenated oil)or ghee.We eat these with a side dish made of Chana dal or a curry made of potatoes.I made these recently during Navratri for my young little guests(friends of …
My husband loves spicy food a lot so you will always find a lot of chilies and jalapenos in my vegetable basket.But I am fond of bland food and my daughter won’t eat spicy dishes.So to satisfy both of them I made this stuffed Jalapenos with cilantro and garlic paste.It was tasty and had a …
This is a traditional recipe from eastern part of India to where I belong. In this recipe the vegetables specially potatoes, okra etc. are simmered in the poppy seeds paste. Poppy seeds are dried seeds of the poppy plant. They are rich in carbohydrates and are considered good source of energy. Poppy seeds soaked in …
This is a traditional Indian dish in which I have added a few new spices .The technique is basically special.No oil is used in making this dish except for seasoning and it is cooked in a pot not in a wok .Spices you can vary depending on your personal choice.The curry will have a flavour …
This is a very popular dessert and it is must in our home during any festive season.It goes well with fried rice,pilaf,steamed rice,khichdi ,anything.You can add your choice of fruits like apple ,pine apple ,papaya ,mango etc to make a variant.You can vary the sugar content as per your taste.Taking a photo of it was …