Archive for July, 2009

Puran Poori and Chobay ki Poori

Sunday, July 19th, 2009 Posted in Almonds/Badaam, Canola Oil, Cardamom/Elaichi, Chane ki Dal, Dry Desiccated Coconut, Ghee, Pistachios/Pista, Salt/Namak, Sugar/Shakkar, Whole Wheat Flour/Durum Atta | 29 Comments »

I was missing home, my Ammi's hand made food, dearly. Ammi makes the best Kheer-Poori in this whole world. When I was near her, with her, I never really realised the importance of ... Read more..

Strawberry-Kiwi Jam

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 Posted in Kiwi, Lemon/Nimbu, Mint/Pudina (fresh), Strawberry, Sugar/Shakkar | 13 Comments »

With Strawberry season at peak here, every farmers market seems to be flooded with these juicy beauties. I brought home a good quantity and have been enjoying them in various ways, and ... Read more..

Turai Methi Gosht ka Salan

Saturday, July 11th, 2009 Posted in Lamb/Beef/Mutton/Veal/Sheep, Methi (fresh), Red Chilli powder, Ridged Gourd/Turai, Salt/Namak, Turmeric/Haldi, Yellow Onion/Pyaaz | 5 Comments »

Fresh Fenugeek leaves~Methi patta, a cleansing and healing Indian herb, adds an earthy flavor when cooked. Every Summer, I religiously sow a few seeds of methi along with other herbs and veggies ... Read more..

Basic How To’s: Series V~ Home-Made Ghee

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 Posted in Ghee, Home-Made Ghee | 10 Comments »

Basic How To: Ghee Ghee (Clarified Butter) (also referred to as 'Maska') is an essential flavoring ingredient in most of the Indian culinary preperations. It is also added as a dollop on warm ... Read more..

Talahuwa Qimah

Monday, July 6th, 2009 Posted in Canola Oil, Cilantro/Kothmir (fresh), Curry leaves (fresh), Ginger-Garlic paste, Lamb/Beef/Mutton/Veal/Sheep, Lemon/Nimbu, MDH Chat Masala powder, Mint/Pudina (fresh) | 9 Comments »

Tala huwa Qimah Sautéed minced meat/Talahuwa Qimah along with Kacchi Imli ki Khatti Dal and plain Basmati rice is ideal for a simple yet delicious meal. My Ammi always used to prepare ... Read more..