Archive for January, 2010

Ande ka Meetha

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 Posted in Cardamom/Elaichi, Egg/Anda, Eid/Ramadhan/Iftaar, Ghee, Hyderabadi special, Khoa, Milk and Milk Products, Sugar/Shakkar | 29 Comments »

At the very onset, I wish all my dear Indians, a very happy Republic Day! Mera Bharat Mahaan! During my childhood, somedays when suddenly cravings for this meetha would tingle my dear ... Read more..

Fish Maheqalya

Friday, January 22nd, 2010 Posted in Canola Oil, Cilantro/Kothmir (fresh), Coriander seeds, Cumin seeds/Zeera, Curry leaves (fresh), Dried Red Chillies, Dry Desiccated Coconut, Fenugreek/Methi seeds, Ginger-Garlic paste, Groundnut/Moomphalli, Hyderabadi special, Poppy seeds/Khus-Khus, Rainbow Trout, Red Chilli powder, Salmon, Salt/Namak, Sesame seeds/Til, Snapper, Tamarind/Imli, Tomato/Tamatar (fresh), Turmeric/Haldi, Yellow Onion/Pyaaz | 21 Comments »

Hyderabad does not boast of many seafood preparations. However come rainy season or the winter, we hyderabadis love to prepare a few very special close to heart dishes that are very ... Read more..

Chicken 65

Friday, January 15th, 2010 Posted in Black pepper powder, Canola Oil, Cashewnuts/Kaaju, Cilantro/Kothmir (fresh), Cornflour, Cumin seeds/Zeera, Curry leaves (fresh), Egg/Anda, Eid/Ramadhan/Iftaar, Garam masala powder, Ginger-Garlic paste, Green Chillies, Hyderabadi special, Mustard seeds/Rai, Poultry/Murgh, Red Chilli powder, Salt/Namak, Tomato Ketchup, Turmeric/Haldi, Yogurt/Dahi | 34 Comments »

A quick, yummy and irresistible chicken stir fry~Chicken 65 is a famous Hyderabadi appetizer served at parties and easily available at most of the restaurants and food stalls in Hyderabad city. Please ... Read more..

Classic Strawberry Jam

Thursday, January 14th, 2010 Posted in Butter/Makhan, Lemon/Nimbu, Strawberry, Sugar/Shakkar | 19 Comments »

During season, when strawberries are seen flooding the market and are available at reasonable rates, I buy large stocks and freeze a few batches to work with them later on. ... Read more..

Sautéed Broccoli

Monday, January 11th, 2010 Posted in Black pepper powder, Broccoli, Canola Oil, Lemon/Nimbu, Salt/Namak | 10 Comments »

This year, I am totally in love with the winter. 2010 started with a beautiful, tamed and tolerable winter. The last years winter here was horrible, with harsh snowstorms almost ... Read more..