Archive for September, 2009

Dried Cranberry-Walnut Muffins

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 Posted in All-Purpose Flour/Maida, Baking powder, Brown Sugar, Butter/Makhan, Buttermilk, Cinnamon/Dalchini, Cranberries (dried), Egg/Anda, Frozen Moments, Nutmeg, Salt/Namak, Walnuts/Aqrot | 13 Comments »

Looks like Fall/Autumn has finally arrived in Toronto. Strong cold winds, falling leaves, and the beautiful red, orange and yellow hues on the tree leaves indicating that a new weather ... Read more..

Nimbu ka Achaar

Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Posted in Canola Oil, Coriander seeds, Cumin seeds/Zeera, Dried Red Chillies, Garlic/Lahsun, Green Chillies, Kabuli Chana, Lemon/Nimbu, Mustard seeds/Rai, Nigella seeds/Kalonji, Red Chilli powder, Salt/Namak, Turmeric/Haldi | 21 Comments »

Pickles are Indian specialities, enjoyed at breakfasts, at meals, or as an accompaniment to a snack . Each household has their own twist on the pickles that they prepare yearly ... Read more..

Dum ki Raan

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 Posted in Eid/Ramadhan/Iftaar, Garam masala powder, Ginger-Garlic paste, Hyderabadi special, Lamb/Beef/Mutton/Veal/Sheep, Lemon/Nimbu, Red Chilli powder, Salt/Namak, Turmeric/Haldi, Yogurt/Dahi | 20 Comments »

الحمد لله my Eid-ul-Fitr was fantastic. It was the weekend that day and and hence all my loved ones were at home to be able to celebrate the joyous day with ... Read more..

Eid-Ul-Fitr Mubarak!

Sunday, September 20th, 2009 Posted in Eid/Ramadhan/Iftaar | 20 Comments »

Sheerqurma-an Eid-ul-Fitr speciality Wishing you all a very happy and blessed Eid! Eid Mubarak!! Sailaja of Sailus Food was kind enough to invite me to do a guest post on Hyderabadi Cuisine on ... Read more..

Chuqandar Gosht

Monday, September 14th, 2009 Posted in Beetroot/Chuqandar, Canola Oil, Ginger-Garlic paste, Lamb/Beef/Mutton/Veal/Sheep, Red Chilli powder, Salt/Namak, Tomato/Tamatar (fresh), Yellow Onion/Pyaaz | 15 Comments »

Sweet red beets when cooked in a hot and spicy tomato meat stew result in a delicious curry that you will definitely enjoy. We Hyderabadis like to cook our vegetables ... Read more..