Archive for February, 2009

I Feel Terrible

Saturday, February 28th, 2009 Posted in General | 4 Comments »

I feel terrible to helplessly watch those dying Palestinians. They are being brutally massacred every minute. I feel sad and disgusted as the world has become just an onlooker to the slow ... Read more..

Basic How To’s: Series IV ~ Home made Yogurt, Dahi

Thursday, February 26th, 2009 Posted in Milk and Milk Products, Simple Kitchen Tips, Yogurt/Dahi, Yogurt/Dahi | 9 Comments »

Basic How To: Yogurt/Curd/Dahi Preparing yogurt, also referred to as 'curd' by Indians, or dahi in Urdu language, the wonder food, a natural antibiotic, at home is quite a simple task. Just like ... Read more..

Qimah bhare Aloo Cutlets

Monday, February 23rd, 2009 Posted in Canola Oil, Eid/Ramadhan/Iftaar, Ginger-Garlic paste, Hyderabadi special, Lamb/Beef/Mutton/Veal/Sheep, Mint/Pudina (fresh), Red Chilli powder, Salt/Namak, Turmeric/Haldi, White Potato/Aloo, Whole Wheat Flour/Durum Atta, Yellow Onion/Pyaaz | 11 Comments »

Potato 'Cutlets' or 'Tikki' are one of the best Indian snacks for a gathering of hungry foodies at a party or as a comfort food during winters. They also fulfil ... Read more..

Sabut Zafraani Murgh

Thursday, February 19th, 2009 Posted in Butter/Makhan, Carrot/Gajar, Egg/Anda, Ghee, Ginger-Garlic paste, Lemon/Nimbu, Poultry/Murgh, Red Potatoes, Rosemary (dried), Sea Salt, Sugar/Shakkar, Thyme (dried) | 11 Comments »

Baking during the winter season gives a lot of pleasure to me. It provides the warmth needed and enlivens the arid spirit inside us during these dull and cloudy days. I thank ... Read more..

For a Cause

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 Posted in Cubeb/Kawabchini, Hyderabadi special, Lamb/Beef/Mutton/Veal/Sheep | 13 Comments »

I love the aroma of spices. Spices are so essential in my cooking, I could never imagine my pantry to be devoid of any spices. Qimah Dum One such dish that fills ... Read more..