Spring Rolls are a dish which I normally never eat outside, unless I am too sure that they are eggless.The cover for these rolls has egg and is rather difficult to make these sheets otherwise.Thankfully , since I am in the restaurant line I could ask my staff to do a eggless version.I would have…
Paatra
BM # 18 Day 3 Paatra is, a traditional snack from Gujarat and is really unique.It is sweet, salty, spicy and tangy.It is made from colocasia leaves.A traditional recipe where the leaves are stuffed with gram flour batter.These leaves are rolled up and steamed and later tempered. Two key points to this recipe are..The leaves must…
Stuffed Parwal
BM #18 Day 2 Parwal also called Potol or pointed gourd is a vegetable which is quite popular in the North.It is used to make savory as well as sweet dishes.The taste is similar to the other veggies of the gourd family , somehow for many years I did not taste this veggie. With…
Onion Tomato Toast
BM # 18 Day 1 Breakfast being the most important meal I somehow prefer bread in some or the other form.This particular toast is by far the simplest one and absolutely delicious. I add cheese only if someone wants..of course its way better with cheese but an absolute no for me!! The addition of…
Zero Oil Dahi Wada
When one says zero oil dahi wada somehow it’s hard for people to believe this.Yes, this was my first reaction too. About 10 years back I was looking for some fat free recipes and that’s when a friend suggested to make dahi wada’s in a sandwich maker.I remember smiling to myself thinking my friend had…
Poush Parbon er Pati Shapta… Bengali Sweet for Indian Cooking Challenge
I have never tried my hands on Bengali cuisine…absolutely nothing.Infact I have a very good Bengali friend but her life style is such that we hardly get a chance to be with her.When Indian Cooking Challenge was announced I first wanted to call her and ask about this sweet, but unfortunately she is out of country.Anyway…
Brownies
BM #18 Day 3 Children love something to do with chocolates, today I have made some no fuss brownies.These are a favorite with grown ups too, quick ,no bake brownies are really yum .The nutty flavor of walnut can be changed to your favorite one..or you could add some tutti fruity for the little…
Rice Cakes
BM # 18 Day 2 This month and hence forth we shall have BM and Blog Hop on the same day.Now this becomes more interesting and challenging..We get our Blog Hop partners after we have chosen the BM themes.Killing two birds with one stone..is tough.Ofcourse one can always do two posts.My Bm theme…Kids snack.My…
Russian Tea Cakes
BM # 18 Day 1 I am not a person who is fond of biscuits and cookies, so normally I do not bake.While on my sneaks on TV shows in office I discovered this recipe .I decide to make them right away, for the first day of the second week where I will be cooking for…
Moong Daal Shorba
Shorba is a variety of soup or stew found in national cuisines. It is the gravy of soupy consistency and can be served with roti or paratha. Originally shorbas were made with meat or chicken the vegetarian variety came up much later. Today I have prepared Moong Daal Shorba. This is well-flavoured and with…