Pomegranate molasses is actually a concentrated form of pomegranate syrup, not really molasses. It is made by boiling down the juice of a tart variety of pomegranate to form a thick, dark red liquid. Research suggests that the fruit juice may play a role in reducing the risk of cancer, reducing serum cholesterol, and protecting…
Bhokarat / Baharat Powder – Arabic Seven Spice
The Arabic mixture is close to Garam Masala , but I do not like to substitute my spices. Just one spice can make a difference and change the complete aroma and flavor. This is a mix which is readily available at Middle Eastern stores. As of now it is available at some special stores here in India too.…
Lebanese Kibbeh
BM # 44 International ABC Cooking Cooking with Alphabets : L Category : National Dish LebanonCountryLebanon, officially the Lebanese Republic, is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south. Today we are in Lebanon, and we all are aware of this delicious Middle…
Korean Kimchi
BM # 44 International ABC Cooking Cooking with Alphabets : K Meal Type : National Dish Korea Korea, called Hanguk in South Korea and Chosŏn in North Korea, is an East Asian territory that is divided into two distinct sovereign states, North Korea and South Korea. Day 11 and we have the alphabet K today.…
Japanese Meal with Kare Raisu
BM # 44 International ABC Cooking Cooking with Alphabets : J Category : Lunch / Dinner with Curry Japan Country Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of…
Japanese Curry Powder
I always bought ready spices, but with the Japanese Curry powder, my daughter told me that this curry powder was available in a big packing. I decided to make it myself.I like my spice powders a little coarse, so in spite of having this recipe, I took all whole spices, roasted them a little and ground them, how…
Japanese Tempura
Tempura are Japanese deep fried fritters or pakoras, whatever you would like to call them. The batter is made with a special Tempura flour, but one can easily substitute this with all purpose flour. The batter should be made with cold water so it can give a fluffy tempura. Tempura’s are made with thin slices…
Japanese Sesame Fried Tofu with Shoyu
Tofu is made of curdled soy milk, pressed into blocks in a process similar to making cottage cheese. It is a good source of protein and a staple of Japanese cuisine. Tofu is an especially important ingredient in vegetarian Buddhist temple cuisine . It has a delicate taste and is a versatile food that can…
Stuffed Tofu Pockets
Indonesians use a lot of tofu in their food and while cooking a meal from this country I decided to make stuffed tofu which is a very common snack on The Indonesian streets. These are called Tahu Isi. The recipe that I found had tofu which was slit and stuffed, but I used these ready…
Indonesian Potatoes
While cooking Indonesian meal, I wanted to play very safe with the side dishes. I was doubtful if the family would like stuffed tofu pockets as they are something you need to develop taste for. On my search I landed up at Sanjeev Kapoor’s site and found these Indonesian Potatoes. After reading the recipe of…