BM # 33 Week 2 Day 2 I am sure you all are familiar with the Bikaneri Sev Bhujia . Well for those of you who do not know this is a namkeen or a savory munch from Bikaner, which is a popular city of Rajasthan. This is made of gram flour and…
Yellow Pepper Pesto Terrine
BM # 32 Week 4 Theme : InternationalCuisine: Italian Cooking with alphabet ‘Y’ We are coming to an end of this month long marathon, with Y as to day’s alphabet we have just one more day to go.The alphabet ‘Y’ was not much of a problem. Infact I had listed out three options, but this recipe kind…
Moongphali ke Dahiwade / Peanut Dumplings in Curd Sauce
BM # 30 Week 3 Day 2 Moongphali ke Dahiwade is a dish which I learnt from a cookery show at TV. I quite liked the idea of these dahiwadas. I like the flavor of peanuts so was sure that they should taste quite good. The recipe is simple , but it was…
Adai Avial
BM # 30 Week I Day 2 For the second day under the combos I chose to make Adai and Avial.This is a very popular combo from Tamil Nadu, a state in the Southern India . I had never made Adai before and even though it is supposed to be served for breakfast…
Karele ji Katt / Bitter Gourd Saute’
BM # 29 Week 4 Day 1 Color of the day… Green A new week begins and this week is a color week for me.For the color theme we have to pick the color of the day and make a dish, the end product may or may not be the ingredient color.…
Kesari Badaam Gulab Doodh ka Masala / Saffron, Almond Rose Milk Powder
BM # 29 Week 3 Day 3 When I chose the theme spice powders I did not know what I would be posting.I wanted to post something that I genuinely use.Well everyone knows I am a great fan of roses and use them lavishly in my cooking.So I decided to make a aroma filled…
Chole ka Masala
BM # 29 Week 3 Day 2 We all are great fans of Chole. Specially if prepared in the authentic Punjabi style.There are many versions of this dish.In fact I myself prepare 3-4 and my sis in law makes a version which is truly awesome.She makes a special spice mix, which is normally instant, but…
Garam Masala / Indian Spice Powder
BM # 29 Week 3 Day 1 This is the 3rd week of this BM and for this week I shall be making Indian Spice Powders. Normally except for garam masala we do not make any major masalas.Sambar powder is one spice mix that I use to make, but that department has been…
Choondo , the Gujju relish
BM #28 Day 2 Choondo is a sweet mango relish, which is prepared with grated raw mangoes and sugar. Preferably made with Vanraaj mangoes. It is a combination of Mangoes and sugar, where the sugar is determined by the sourness of mangoes. Gujarati ladies are very good with their pickles and relishes and during…
Keri Pyaz ki Chutney / Raw Mango and Onion Relish
BM # 28 Day 1 With summer setting in the food changes .Everyone looks for light simple food avoiding spices and oil.Chilled treats and cold food is what we generally relish.Now this is a chutney which I have been eating since I have got married,a specialty of my M.I.L.This can be made in a jiffy and…