http://www.gourmetindia.com/blogs/ Community Blog List Syndication Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:31:20 +0000 team@gourmetindia.com (Gourmet India) IP.Blog 60 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1113-crispy-chapati-sticks/ For Crispy Sweet sticks:


I learnt it after I got married, in my in law's house its very common which is served with morning tea. They call it...]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:33:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1113-crispy-chapati-sticks/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/61/entry-1112-indias-premier-online-gourmet-boutique-arrives-in-february-2012/
With more than 300 different references, Yzury e-boutique will not only offer its customers a delightful shopping experience but also a new way to discover and consume international cuisine at the rock bottom...]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:27:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/61/entry-1112-indias-premier-online-gourmet-boutique-arrives-in-february-2012/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1086-chapati-pohareposting/

Recipe here,Left over chapatis (Indian wheat flat breads) - 8 to 10(Click Soft Chapatis my way for the recipe to make chapati)Oil - 1 tbspOnion - 1 medium, finely choppedGreen Chilly - 1 finely choppedCurry leaves - fewMustard...]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:55:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1086-chapati-pohareposting/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1085-nankhatai-with-choco-chipsfood-remake/ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:53:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1085-nankhatai-with-choco-chipsfood-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1084-double-decker-parathas/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:41:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1084-double-decker-parathas/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/11/entry-1055-besan-jo-chilro-savory-pancakes/ Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:04:06 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/11/entry-1055-besan-jo-chilro-savory-pancakes/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1111-huggi-pongal/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:32:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1111-huggi-pongal/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1110-hunisehannina-gojju-tamarind-sauce/ I always prepare this dish alongwith Pongal. This tangy, spicy sweet dish tastes delightful and enhances the taste of Pongal unfailingly every single time. I always make extra sauce as the kids love eating chips and crispy snacks with this sauce as a dip. This is another recipe that i made a practise to prepare after relishing its combined taste at... Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1110-hunisehannina-gojju-tamarind-sauce/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1109-pundi-gatti-steam-rice-dumplings/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1109-pundi-gatti-steam-rice-dumplings/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1108-roasted-gram-dal-chutney/ I always try out different chutneys mostly to avoid the use of coconut which is a big NO when you wanna watch your weight. Tomato and onion chutney, pudina, tur dal, roasted gram dal are all healthier options. Below mentioned is roasted gram dal chutney which i prepared as an accompaniment to the above mentioned steamed rice dumplings..... It makes a very... Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:20:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1108-roasted-gram-dal-chutney/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1083-noodles-in-tomato-basket/ Steamed tomato baskets..



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Source]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:28:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1083-noodles-in-tomato-basket/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1082-fresh-avarekaluhyacinth-beans-ladoos/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Do you all think that I am feeling lazy to post anything here in the blog!!! Yes and NO. Lazy because I am not trying anything new to post the recipe, No because I am not able to manage the time .Today I am posting a very unusual recipe. Ladoos made with fresh Avarekalu/Hyacinth beans/Surti Papdi.This recipe is from my... Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:15:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1082-fresh-avarekaluhyacinth-beans-ladoos/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1107-bisi-bele-bath/ A very famous Karnataka recipe. This dish tastes very good at MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Rooms) in Bangalore. They serve it with a delicious raita. It is a one dish meal, easy to make and one of my favorites to cook after i mastered the art of preparing BBB. It took me 10 times of trying to get the perfect BBB recipe. Now i prepare as often as once in 10 days and... Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:48:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1107-bisi-bele-bath/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1106-seafood-platter-mackerel-fish-curry/ One of the good things of moving to mumbai is the seafood- fresh, variety, abundance. My kids and I love seafood. My daughter does not eat rice or anything else when seafood is prepared at home. She is satisfied only with eating fish all three meals in the day. The prawns here is excellent. I used to not prepare prawns much when in Bangalore but here i love... Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:00:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1106-seafood-platter-mackerel-fish-curry/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1105-prawn-fry-royalla-vepudu/ There are so many different kind of prawns in all sizes available in the market here, i enjoy shopping for them. They are sold in small heaps and the price differs on the size of the prawns. I love the tiger and jumbo prawns than the small ones. Though it is tedious to de-vein them, i just love the taste. If you are averse to the smell of prawn you can make... Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:29:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1105-prawn-fry-royalla-vepudu/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1104-vanjaram-fry-anjalsurmaiseer-fish-fry/ Vanjaram Fry is a perfect complement to Rasam rice. I buy a whole fish, a minimum of 1 kg will be a good one - anything less would be too small and the pieces will not be so good. In Bangalore, i used to buy half kg or 1kg slices. Here, since there is a good choice, i buy a whole one. I marinate the slices in spices and keep them in the sun for 2 hours and... Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:38:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1104-vanjaram-fry-anjalsurmaiseer-fish-fry/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1081-you-will-be-missed-jayasree-vella-avil-and-whole-wheat-choco-chip-cookies/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:31:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1081-you-will-be-missed-jayasree-vella-avil-and-whole-wheat-choco-chip-cookies/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1103-tomato-rice-and-chicken-curry/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1103-tomato-rice-and-chicken-curry/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/13/entry-1053-sata-bhajyunchiti-kunisindhi-style-seven-vegetable-mix-curry/ Sata Bhajyun/Chiti Kuni/Sindhi Style Seven vegetable mix curry is a traditional vegetable that is cooked on Diwali, in Sindhi Household. This Diwali, my generous neighbor visited us and brought along this delicious and healthy traditional Diwali Curry. Obviously I requested her to share the recipe too, since many of you have asked for this recipe... Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:17:01 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/13/entry-1053-sata-bhajyunchiti-kunisindhi-style-seven-vegetable-mix-curry/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1102-puliyogare/ One of the easiest to make dishes in an emergency. Maybe that is one of the reasons most of friends at college and my first workplace would get this in their lunch boxes. I for one, hated the ready mix puliyogare and have not had puliyogare anywhere other than Kadambam restaurant in Bangalore. Mummy makes good Vangi bath but even her puliyogare recipe falls... Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:44:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1102-puliyogare/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1101-nippattu/ Another fried snack. I prepared this for Ganesha festival, but could not post the recipe till now. In fact, all the recipes from now on for quite sometime is backlog being uploaded. Mummy used to prepare all these together - rave unde, chakkali, nippattu, kodubale. She used to prepare in large quantities with the assistance of my aunts and granny. It used... Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:19:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1101-nippattu/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1100-alasande-husuli-black-eyed-beans-salad/ Legumes being a good source of protein, i include it quite often in our diet. The kids love eating sprouts and beans when it is a salad. They especially like the green gram and alasande (lobia/black eyed bean) salad a lot. My son eats this as a whole meal instead of as an accompaniment. I prepare this without onions if it is on fasting days and if it is... Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:48:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1100-alasande-husuli-black-eyed-beans-salad/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1099-see-kadubu/ The preparation for Ganesha festival starts off a week in advance. I remember my mother soaking rice for the preparation of Kadubu dough a week previous to the festival. The main offering to Ganesha on the festival is this Kadubu (also known as modak). There are different kinds of modak, deep fried, steamed and just stuffed. The recipe given below is for... Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:03:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1099-see-kadubu/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1080-potato-fry-chinese-style/ Tried and tasted by Nivedita Hi All,
One more time to say SORRY for not posting any recipe here. Its exactly one month that I posted any recipe here. I could not manage the time to be regular here.Today I am here with potato fry in Chinese Style. My kids loved it. Its simple, yummy and perfect side dish for kids.
Ingredients :Baby potatoes -...]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:10:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1080-potato-fry-chinese-style/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1079-sweet-potato-and-bengal-gram-payasa/ Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1079-sweet-potato-and-bengal-gram-payasa/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1078-jalebi-for-icc-august/ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:41:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1078-jalebi-for-icc-august/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1077-celebrate-sweets-fruits-veggies-with-raks/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:31:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1077-celebrate-sweets-fruits-veggies-with-raks/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1098-kodubale-cripy-spicy-donuts/ This is another snack i prepared for Ganesha. Preparing these dishes was nostalgic for me.... reminded me of my mom preparing kodubale and rave unde before we went out on a vacation and even for school picnics. I prefer giving both my kids these home made snacks rather than chips which little ones are usually fond of. Thankfully my kids too prefer homemade... Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:14:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1098-kodubale-cripy-spicy-donuts/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1097-rave-unde-rava-laddu/ Ganesh festival celebrations are so extensive in mumbai and it was very nice to witness...]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:18:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1097-rave-unde-rava-laddu/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1076-absolutely-no-knead-basic-white-breadfood-remake/ Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:49:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1076-absolutely-no-knead-basic-white-breadfood-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1075-chocolate-chip-chocolate-breadfood-remake/ This month all my dreams are coming true. I learnt to drive the car :-))))))) It was my daughter's dream and my mothers's wish that I should learn to drive the car. Now I am waiting to get the permanent licence to...]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 05:40:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1075-chocolate-chip-chocolate-breadfood-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1074-mini-idly-tikka/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,When it comes to breakfast we all in the family are 100% South Indians. We all love idly, dosa, paddu, uttappam, upma, wada.... the list goes on. We enjoy even the Parathas, Puri, but my both the kids love to have idly and dosa for breakfast on alternative days.Here one more type of idly which is perfect for all the kids,... Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:31:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1074-mini-idly-tikka/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1073-celebrate-sweets-with-shama/ CELEBRATE SWEETS -...]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:47:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1073-celebrate-sweets-with-shama/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1072-til-ladoosesame-seeds-ladoo/
Til or Sesame seeds - 500...]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:37:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1072-til-ladoosesame-seeds-ladoo/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1071-sweet-potato-puran-poli/ Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:57:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1071-sweet-potato-puran-poli/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1070-kansarremake/ Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:01:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1070-kansarremake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1069-microwave-2-minute-wonder-cake-with-oats-and-nuts/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,I am really sorry for not posting since many days. I got stuck with many things and was not in position to write for a blog.Coming to the recipe,This 2 minute wonder cake is a real wonder cake which is ready in exactly 2 minutes(plus 5 minutes for ingredients) and perfect for the evening snack for kids with a glass of... Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:39:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1069-microwave-2-minute-wonder-cake-with-oats-and-nuts/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1068-caramel-custard-microwavefood-remake/ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:56:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1068-caramel-custard-microwavefood-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1067-falafel-sandwich-indianisedre-posted/ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:10:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1067-falafel-sandwich-indianisedre-posted/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1066-sukhdifood-remake/ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:20:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1066-sukhdifood-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1065-banana-carrot-eggless-cake-in-cooker-food-remake/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,My last entry to the event.. When I did not had oven, I always wondered how to bake a cake.. I knew my mom used to bake the cake in the cooker before she got her oven. But many people told not to bake in the cooker as we use sand in it and it spoils the cooker. I was scared and was not ready to loose a cooker :-))))Then I... Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:19:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1065-banana-carrot-eggless-cake-in-cooker-food-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1064-cakesre-mixed-and-re-posting/ Hi All,
These are few cakes from my archived posts..

Black forest cake in Microwave: My daughters and me had a very good time with these mini cakes :-)
Microwave Chocolate Cake :This became regular in my menu after I learnt to bake it.. Its amazing, super fast cake for any occasion











Microwave Egg Less Coffee...]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:41:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1064-cakesre-mixed-and-re-posting/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1063-jamoon-fruit-juice-two-ways/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Jamoon fruit brings many sweet memories in my mind.. These fruits are seasonal and we used to wait for it. During school days, we used to run to the houses where these trees were grown. House people enjoying their afternoon nap were never disturbed till one stone fell on their roof or window glass :-). And then there were... Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:49:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1063-jamoon-fruit-juice-two-ways/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1062-basic-egg-less-sponge-cakefood-remake/ Sun, 03 Jul 2011 17:55:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1062-basic-egg-less-sponge-cakefood-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/49/entry-1048-having-fun-in-the-kitchen/ ]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:36:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/49/entry-1048-having-fun-in-the-kitchen/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/48/entry-1047-enjoy-wilderness-of-corbett-park-with-deluxe-accommodation/ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:48:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/48/entry-1047-enjoy-wilderness-of-corbett-park-with-deluxe-accommodation/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/48/entry-1046-golden-triangle-india-display-of-indias-glorious-past/ Golden Triangle, comprising three prominent Indian cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, is one of the most popular tourist routes in India. Golden Triangle tour covers three prominent Indian cities namely Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. These three vibrant cities truly represent the grandiose of Indian culture, traditions, heritage, glorious history and exemplary... Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/48/entry-1046-golden-triangle-india-display-of-indias-glorious-past/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1096-vegetable-wheat-momos-tangy-spicy-dip/ I have started preparing low calorie dishes quite often, of late. Wheat...]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:47:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1096-vegetable-wheat-momos-tangy-spicy-dip/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/15/entry-1050-taye-waara-patata-tawa-aloo/
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Spices-
The Indian Institute of Spices Research, located at Calicut (Kozhikode) in Kerala, India, is exclusively devoted to conduct research on all aspects of spice crops such as black pepper, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, garcinia and vanilla.


World Of Indian...]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 04:37:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/45/entry-1045-spices-of-india-and-their-effect-chef-raman/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/13/entry-1049-panchratna-dalmix-of-five-lentils/
Source]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 15:13:19 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/13/entry-1049-panchratna-dalmix-of-five-lentils/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1095-chepala-pulusu-fish-curry/ My kids love seafood a lot. When we moved from bangalore to mumbai, i was so excited to visit the fish market and was not disappointed at all. I went to the market in malad which is quite big and all kinds of fish is available. The difference from bangalore is definitely the rates and of course the fish was a lot more fresh. The fish are mostly stored in... Mon, 02 May 2011 09:56:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1095-chepala-pulusu-fish-curry/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1094-bansi-rava-upma-lapsi-upma/
BANSI RAVA UPMA:



Ingredients:

1/4 kg rava
1 onion
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IDLI AND CHICKEN STEW:



Ingredients for...]]> Sun, 01 May 2011 07:36:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1093-idli-with-chicken-stew/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1092-brinjal-slice-fry/ The bharta variety brinjal is available in abundance, like i have mentioned in my earlier posts, brinjals are in plenty in mumbai. I bought a big brinjal 2 days back for preparing bharta and this morning when i was looking for vegetables to prepare a side dish, i hit upon this idea or making brinjal slice fry. I make it rarely, simply because of the time it... Sun, 01 May 2011 07:24:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1092-brinjal-slice-fry/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1091-majjige-huli-majjiga-pulusu/ A very relished dish by all at home. My daughter and me particularly like the ash-gourd in this dish. The coconut in Mumbai is so expensive and not available as easily as in Bangalore, at the same time dairy products here are of the best quality and available in abundance. The milk and milk products here are very creamy and thick..... We will have to cut... Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:27:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1091-majjige-huli-majjiga-pulusu/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1090-raw-banana-fry/ My kids would never eat raw banana in curries or avial. Incorporating raw bananas in their diet was a big challenge to me till i cooked it the below mentioned way quite by chance, actually. I have learnt different ways to cook banana from my mother, but always using coconut in one form or the other. One day i just tried cooking without coconut and VOILA!!... Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:24:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1090-raw-banana-fry/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1089-methi-capsicum-rice/ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:57:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1089-methi-capsicum-rice/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1088-akki-roti/
I'm sending this dish to "BREAKFAST MELA" hosted by Srivalli.


Ingredients:

2 cups rice flour
2 medium onions (cut finely)
1 carrot (grated)
1 tbsp jeera
coriander leaves (minced fine)

Roughly powder:

6 red chillies
3 tbsp roasted groundut

Method of Preparation:

To prepare powder: Roast the red chillies and once it cools down, powder it...]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:43:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/60/entry-1088-akki-roti/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/16/entry-1051-seero-malpurotwo-malpua-recipes-low-fat-recipe/
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Source]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 04:22:43 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/13/entry-1041-a-flavorful-curry-potato-mushroom-paneer-and-nutrelatvp/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1040-maadli-or-maaldipowdered-chapati-and-jaggery/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,A very different sweet to make and the taste is very good. Basically it is a North Karnataka dish. I am not sure if it is prepared in some other states and with different name.I do not know the origin of the name of this sweet. Sorry, I can not explain the word Maadli or Maaldi.... Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:38:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1040-maadli-or-maaldipowdered-chapati-and-jaggery/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1039-best-of-2010/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Its always good to keep a track of our past. You can learn not to repeat the mistakes. You will know how to improve yourself. Sometimes you will feel proud with your work. Sometimes, it makes you laugh. Many times your past brings lot of memories, good and bad.But this post is only for my cooking skills and my experiences... Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:54:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1039-best-of-2010/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1038-i-am-tagged/ Preethi's Culinary for Tagging me and giving me a chance to think few things about me and answer the questions which really...]]> Sun, 26 Dec 2010 03:49:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1038-i-am-tagged/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1037-vegetable-sandwich/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Sandwich!! Who does not like sandwiches?? One can be more creative while making these sandwiches. You can make it healthier by adding healthy ingredients and you can make it junk food by adding some fried food, cheese or butter!!But I love this combination. Its evergreen and most common sandwich which is... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:19:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1037-vegetable-sandwich/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1036-thirattupaalmilk-and-jaggery-sweet-food-remake/ Tried and tasted by Nivedita Hi All,Being and integrated country, India is famous for its unity in diversity. Each state has its own culture. In each state, there are many mini India with rich culture of their own to follow. The blogging world has introduced such wonderful customs, food and recipes to each other and brought... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:39:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1036-thirattupaalmilk-and-jaggery-sweet-food-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1035-jowar-rotti-from-the-past/ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:26:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1035-jowar-rotti-from-the-past/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1034-kashmiri-dum-aloo-for-icc/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Potatoes!!!! I love to eat in any form. Few days back, a blogger friend Ria Mary Mathew shared the status on FB "Y didn't God make potato rich in Iron and Butter rich in Vitamins? Y God Y? So true! I too feel the same way. Few years back I was not a potato person, but during second pregnancy,...]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:28:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1034-kashmiri-dum-aloo-for-icc/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/13/entry-1033-toori-chanadal-smooth-gourd-with-bengal-gram-sindhi-recipe/
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She is a real friend...]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:36:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1031-from-priyas-kitchen-to-my-kitchenfor-tt/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1030-a-bengali-sweet-you-name-it/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Some times, you will fail when you are overconfident. Last night, this was what happened with me.After preparing Rasagulla, Jamoon and Rasmalai many times, I was very confident that Sandesh will come out perfect. But Man proposes with his ego, and God disposes!! I started making Sandesh and ended with something... Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:09:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1030-a-bengali-sweet-you-name-it/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1029-bafa-dhoi/ recipe...]]> Sat, 04 Dec 2010 17:28:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1029-bafa-dhoi/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1028-payeshrice-kheer/ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:57:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1028-payeshrice-kheer/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1027-milk-rabdi-in-microwave/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,My very last minute entry to three events. When I was searching for Karah Prashad, I got this recipe and was trying to adjust the time to make it. And today I was so much tempted to make it as its the last date for 2 events, as soon as I came from work, I prepared this one. This is again the famous desert in Punjab.A very... Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:33:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1027-milk-rabdi-in-microwave/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1026-rasagulla-and-dry-jamun-reposted-for-the-event/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:04:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1026-rasagulla-and-dry-jamun-reposted-for-the-event/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1025-choley-bhature/ Tried and tasted by Nivedita Hi All,Choley is very famous in Punjab. Choley and Bhature are the great combination, which goes well for breakfast or lunch. Its a heavy food. Do not eat and drive!... Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:24:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1025-choley-bhature/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1024-karah-parshad/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Most of us go to the temple to pray to God to fulfill our wishes.Many times, we make a deal with God that if our wish comes true, we will offer him many things!!! But, believe me,I go to temple only to have parshad. Yes, I am fascinated(!!!! is this the right word??) about the food that is... Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:36:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1024-karah-parshad/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1023-entries-to-30-best-recipes-of-2010/ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1023-entries-to-30-best-recipes-of-2010/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1022-bitter-gourd-chutney-powderfood-remake/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,This powder has become common in my house and I am totally in love with it.Any one going for Bitter gourd chutney powder??? I am sure you all will say a big NO!! But try this powder and you also will fall in love with it. Yes!!! Its simple, healthy and perfect side dish with hot rice or with chapati. Do... Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:40:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1022-bitter-gourd-chutney-powderfood-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-1021-qubooli/ Biryanis are the pride of many an Indian...]]> Sat, 20 Nov 2010 14:56:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-1021-qubooli/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-1020-kothmir-ka-kheema/ Kothmir translates to corinader in English. I do not know abou the exact origins of this word. Though, all I know is just a smattering of Urdu, I think it has more of a Dravidian origin, than an Urdu- Persian one. Kheema is mince. This dish , as all other kheema dishes, is made best with lamb mince, but turns out acceptable if you decide to use chicken... Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:00:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-1020-kothmir-ka-kheema/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1019-boiled-beans-sabji/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,First thing to do is to apologize for not being regular in my posting. Second thing is to Thank everyone for being with me here when I am not. I love you all for supporting me and request you to be with me.Today I am going to post a recipe which is in my draft from past one year (Almost!!) Yes! These few simple... Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:55:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1019-boiled-beans-sabji/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1018-varo-indian-praline-with-mixed-dry-fruits-for-icc/ Srivalli's this month's Indian Cooking Challenge is ...]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:24:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1018-varo-indian-praline-with-mixed-dry-fruits-for-icc/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-1017-arhar-ki-dal/ Dal. Lentils. Pulses. Legumes. This Hyderabadi staple is a must for baghara khana. Best served piping hot, lentils are had with steaming...]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:35:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-1017-arhar-ki-dal/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1016-happy-diwali-to-all-of-you/ Hi All,
WISHING EVERYONE AVERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUSDIWALI
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Source]]> Sat, 16 Oct 2010 08:09:36 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/15/entry-1010-testing-mail-subscription/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1009-punjabi-kadi-pakoras-for-icc/ Indian Cooking Challenge. Indian Cooking Challenge is the event hosted by Srivalli where every month,she gives us a challenge to make one traditional recipe. Till last month, I never...]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:50:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1009-punjabi-kadi-pakoras-for-icc/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1008-two-pickles-remixed-reposted/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,One more set of food for reposting. NO need of any introduction to these yummy, tangy friends which help us to enjoy each bite. And if you are feeling sick or on those early days or months!!(??), these pickles are soothing to our tongue!! Am I writing something wrong? Forget it.Remixing my recipes from the... Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:15:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1008-two-pickles-remixed-reposted/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-1007-credits/ Since I am going to upload some recipes soon, and probably more, in these coming months, I wish to dedicate this post to my inspirations. Well, as you all probably know by now, I happen to be a die- hard Hyderabadi cuisine lover at heart.
I am a true- blue Bengali. And I come from a family where food has always played a very...]]> Wed, 13 Oct 2010 03:54:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-1007-credits/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1006-3-ckheers-reposted-for-the-event/ Vermicelli Kheer( (???????? ????)...]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:22:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1006-3-ckheers-reposted-for-the-event/