Archive for January, 2009

Mirch Bhajiye

Monday, January 26th, 2009 Posted in Canola Oil, Carom seeds/Ajwain, Coriander seeds, Dry Desiccated Coconut, Eid/Ramadhan/Iftaar, Gram Flour/Besan, Green Chillies, Groundnut/Moomphalli, Hyderabadi special, Red Chilli powder, Salt/Namak | 15 Comments »

Mirchiyon ke bhajiye, or stuffed deep fried chillies in a thick chickpea flour batter is a very common sight as a snack item loved my almost all Indians. Its one ... Read more..

Basic How To’s: Series III~ Essential spice powders and pastes

Sunday, January 25th, 2009 Posted in Roasted Coconut paste, Roasted Coriander powder, Roasted Cumin powders, Roasted Groundnut paste, Roasted Sesame seed paste | No Comments »

Basic How To: Essential spice powders and pastes Dry roasted cumin and coriander seed powders, dry roasted coconut paste, dry roasted groundnut paste are essential spices powders and pastes need for ... Read more..

Ful Masala

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 Posted in Cilantro/Kothmir (fresh), Cumin seeds/Zeera, Fava Beans/Ful(Fool), Garlic/Lahsun, Olive Oil, Red Chilli powder, Salt/Namak, Tomato Ketchup, Yellow Onion/Pyaaz | 10 Comments »

Sauteed Beans are my favorite during these wintry seasons. One such dish that I usually prepare when Fava beans are available in the market is Ful masala. Ful (fool) in Arabic ... Read more..

Perfect Pound Cake

Monday, January 19th, 2009 Posted in All-Purpose Flour/Maida, Baking powder, Butter/Makhan, Confectionary, Egg/Anda, Milk and Milk Products, Sugar/Shakkar | 8 Comments »

Pound cakes are my favorite for a quick breakfast. Slice them up, spread a jam of your choice, or enjoy them as it is, and you are good to go ... Read more..

Shaami, Shikampur aur Kofte

Thursday, January 15th, 2009 Posted in Canola Oil, Chane ki Dal, Cilantro/Kothmir (fresh), Cumin seeds/Zeera, Eid/Ramadhan/Iftaar, Garam masala powder, Ginger-Garlic paste, Green Chillies, Hyderabadi special, Lamb/Beef/Mutton/Veal/Sheep, Red Chilli powder, Red Chilli/Lal mirch, Salt/Namak, Turmeric/Haldi, Yellow Onion/Pyaaz | 29 Comments »

I remember when I was kid, my mother used to get up early and prepare the whole days meal while we were all still sleeping, and also fix everybody's lunch ... Read more..