Balushahi is a traditional North Indian sweet. It has similar ingredients as a doughnut but Balushahi is very flaky sweet. I spent a good 18 years of my life in the walled city of Delhi. While living in old Delhi, I used to pass at least three sweet shops everyday while going to the school…
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…
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.…
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 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…
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 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 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…
Indonesian Meal with Curry and Rice
BM # 44 International ABC Cooking Cooking with Alphabets : I Category : Lunch / Dinner with Curry IndonesiaCountryIndonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a sovereign state in Southeast Asia and Oceania. The alphabet I and I am cooking from Indonesia. Indonesia takes me back to my college days where I had a friend…
Rujak – Indonesian Salad
Rujak is a Indonesian salad, which is very popular. One can use any combination of fruits or vegetables . This salad was on my to do list since the past 4 years. I had read about this in a book which is written by Indian ladies residing in Japan. The book has recipes from all…