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TOFU/PANEER IN CHILLI GARLIC SAUCE
I have time and time again written about the goodness of tofu. It is bean curd and is low on fat and calorie content making it very healthy. You can use paneer (indian fresh home made cheese) as a...
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SAFFRON GIVEWAY FOR MAY
Pure Spanish Saffron GIVEAWAY! By Nitu Didi in collaboration with www.masalaminds.com TO ENTER: 1. You need to be a new member on MasalaMinds.com who signs up after May 15th, 2013 2. Sign up with your...
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ARROZ MELOSO CON PESCADO (SPANISH STYLE RICE WITH FISH)
I must share this little story with you so you can understand the recipe. Arroz meloso means a creamy rice which is a cross between a rice cooked normally and a soupy rice. My daughter just loves the...
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GRAM FLOUR DUMPLING CURRY (GHATTA CURRY)
Todays recipe comes from a dear friend Kavita Durgani from calcutta. “Ghatta” is a dumpling made from gram flour (besan). Gram flour is very popular in many desi dishes. Gram flour also known as...
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SPICED SPROUTED BEAN SALAD
Sprouts are very healthy and low in calories too. I was very thrilled i managed to sprout beans on my own at home without using any fancy equipment. All you need is a thin muslin or cotton cloth, the...
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HEALTHY METHI PALAK PANEER (FRESH CHEESE IN SPINACH N FENUGREEK)
Palak Paneer is a real popular dish in most desi restaurants. There are many many recipes online on how to make this. Each restaurant has their own “special” palak paneer recipe. I love to experiement...
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SINGAPOREAN CHICKEN RICE
Singapore chicken rice is a popular dish in Singapore for both residents and tourists. It is also known as “Hainan chicken rice” and available in taiwan, thailand and malaysia as well. Basically this...
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ALOO ROTI (DESI FLATBREAD WITH POTATOES)
This desi flatbread is made with whole wheat flour with mashed boiled potatoes incorporated into the dough. The addition of herbs and fragrant spices gives it a wonderful flavour. INGREDIENTS. 1 cup of...
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CRISPY CHICKEN BALLS
These chicken balls were made from left over roasted chicken which i minced in the blender giving it a totally difference taste, appearance and texture. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of cooked chicken, can be...
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EGGLESS CREPES FILLED WITH MUSHROOMS N ASPARAGUS WITH 2 SAUCES
I am sure most of you know that i was in Mumbai on holiday and my dear sister in law wanted me to teach her eggless crepes with a nice vegetarian filling. Since many of you do live in different …...
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DAHI KADI/CURRY (YOGURT CURRY)
Dahi kadhi or curry is a yogurt based curry from the land of Panjab. Its easy to make, gentle on the stomach and gluten free. It consists of a thin curry made with gram flour (besan) and...
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EGGLESS MANGO , SAFFRON AND CASHEWNUT ICECREAM
I have just returned from a visit to India and I was lucky to have a real culinary experience to the best i could. I could not taste a kulfi or a desi icecream which was upto the mark. On … Continue...
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KOREAN TOFU CAKES (PAJEON)
On my visit to India i had a chance to meet a whole lot of koreans in Pune. They were my sisters friends and they invited me over to a typical korean dinner in their homes. I ate such an … Continue...
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THIN CRUST VEGETABLE PIZZA
I am always getting a lot of requests for a home made pizza with a thin crust and which can be made at home. I know “yeast” is tricky to manage and not everyone can get it right. I do … Continue...
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PAN CON TOMATE ( BREAD WITH TOMATO)
“Pan con tomate” literally translated into english means “bread with tomato”. This is a very popular breakfast in Spain with a hot cup of coffee. It is a healthy way to start your day. When you go to...
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ALOO BAINGAN (AUBERGINE/EGGPLANT WITH POTATOES)
Many people do not like aubergine and some do…So what if you love it and your partner does not? Have you ever thought of camouflaging it ? I do it all the time!!! Shhhh…its a secret…please do not tell...
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SPICY FRIED FISH
Pan fried or grilled fish is a low calorie and light way to enjoy fish. In India it is even served as a snack to serve with drinks. Every state has its own typical way of making this fish using …...
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HEALTHY CHICKEN N VEGETABLE CUTLET
With great pleasure i bring you a recipe from a friend Pooja Mansukhani. She has taken time out to type the recipe of her healthy chicken cutlets with the picture. I simply love it when i am sent...
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SPINACH SINDHI STYLE (SAAI BHAAJI)
Think sindhi cuisine and what comes to your mind? Most of you will say “saai bhaaji”. For those of you who arent familiar with sindhi food, its from Sindh, which is a province in Pakistan. I will not...
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ROASTED LEG OF LAMB WITH SAFFRON
Roasted leg of lamb is a nice festive dish to serve on special days. Today I bring for all of you this lovely special roasted leg of lamb. I have many followers from all over the world who are...
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