http://www.gourmetindia.com/blogs/ Community Blog List Syndication Thu, 17 May 2012 10:51:16 +0000 team@gourmetindia.com (Gourmet India) IP.Blog 60 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/76/entry-1133-vankaya-pachadi/ http://mycookingtria...-aubergine-dip/]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 10:26:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/76/entry-1133-vankaya-pachadi/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/75/entry-1132-new-kid-on-the-block/ http://www.thecaptai...e.blogspot.com/

Folks,

I am very very new to this website so not sure how this works really. While i do figure it out and post recipes directly next time, please feel free to check out my new food blog -The Captain's Kitchenette !

Cheers!
Serah]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 15:47:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/75/entry-1132-new-kid-on-the-block/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/73/entry-1131-mutton-kheema-rolls/ http://amritaskitche...ton-kheema.html]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/73/entry-1131-mutton-kheema-rolls/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/72/entry-1130-microwave-version-crispy-pomfret-fry/ BEST EVER CRISPY & CRUNCHY FRIED FISH I have ever tried or should I say this is the best alternative to deep fried fish, cooked in just 2 tbsp of oil. Initially I planned just for a Fish Fry recipe, but with some settings...]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:23:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/72/entry-1130-microwave-version-crispy-pomfret-fry/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/71/entry-1129-shark-ambotikauthentic-goan-spicy-and-sour-seafood-cuisine/ My hubby got some fresh shark meat from Asian store last weekend, so I thought of trying Shark Ambotik, a delicious and extremely flavorful dish well known for its TANGY and...]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:25:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/71/entry-1129-shark-ambotikauthentic-goan-spicy-and-sour-seafood-cuisine/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/70/entry-1128-shrimp-in-gravy-with-homemade-shrimp-stock/ Ingredients used :
10 to 15 medium sized shrimp
2 cups of Homemade shrimp stock
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped...]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:17:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/70/entry-1128-shrimp-in-gravy-with-homemade-shrimp-stock/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/66/entry-1126-spanish-rice-stuffed-organic-capsicum/ Capsicum is an incredibly versatile vegetable that can be cooked in many ways, and it's a great source of vitamin C!

Ingredients (to serve 4)

4 medium sized organic capsicum pieces + I chopped...]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 05:02:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/66/entry-1126-spanish-rice-stuffed-organic-capsicum/ 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/45/entry-1045-spices-of-india-and-their-effect-chef-raman/

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/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/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/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/36/entry-988-antioxidants-benefits/
Oxidants, commonly known as "free radicals," can also be introduced through external...]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:11:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/36/entry-988-antioxidants-benefits/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-965-mirchi-ka-saalan/ https://blogger.goog...og.blogspot.com

Source]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:18:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-965-mirchi-ka-saalan/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-961-murgh-malai-khorma/

Ingredients1 kg chicken, cut in medium pieces1 tsp ginger paste1 tsp garlic paste2 green chillies, chopped3...]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:18:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-961-murgh-malai-khorma/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-959-ande-ka-khagina/ ????? ?? ??????
Ingredients8 eggs2 medium onions, chopped½ tsp ginger paste½ tsp garlic paste2 green chillies, slit2...]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:27:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-959-ande-ka-khagina/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-957-dum-ke-ande/ ?? ?? ?????


Ingredients
6 eggs
2 medium onions, ground
1/2 tsp ginger paste
1/2 tsp garlic paste
1 tbs muskmelon seeds,...]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:57:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-957-dum-ke-ande/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-952-jhinga-pulao/ ????? ?????


Ingredients
450 gm Basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 min
250 gm prawns, shelled
4 green chillies
2 tsp...]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:53:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-952-jhinga-pulao/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-951-katche-kebab-2/ ????? ???? ?


Ingredients
500 gm. keema
3 cardamoms
2 " cinnamon
4 cloves
10 peppercorns
1/2 tsp caraway
1 tsp...]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:17:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-951-katche-kebab-2/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-950-lal-mirch-ki-machchi/ ??? ????? ?? ?????Ingredients500 gm. fish fillets, cut into 2 " pieces1 onion, ground1 tsp. ginger...]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:07:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-950-lal-mirch-ki-machchi/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-949-dahi-murgh/ ??? ?????Ingredients1 kg. chicken, cut into medium pieces1 kg. yogurt3 tsp. red chilli powder1/4 tsp. turmeric powder10...]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:17:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-949-dahi-murgh/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-948-tali-machchi/ ??? ?????Ingredients500 gm. fish, sliced2 onions, sliced fine (250gm.)2 tsp. garlic paste (10 gm.)1/2 tsp. turmeric powder...]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:36:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/33/entry-948-tali-machchi/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/31/entry-924-maliks-indian-as-seen-on-bbc-news-worlds-farst-indian-takeway-to-do-live-web-cam/ AS SEEN ON BBC MIDLANDS TODAY We are an indian Takeaway and we only use quality ingredients to create our finest indian cuisine. We are proud to announce we are the first indian takeaway in the world to have our kitchen on a live stream web ...]]> Sat, 14 Aug 2010 04:48:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/31/entry-924-maliks-indian-as-seen-on-bbc-news-worlds-farst-indian-takeway-to-do-live-web-cam/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/26/entry-187-gardening/ Everythin do in my garden/yard, I would like to share here.

First of all, why a interested in in doin arden work ?

As a kid, I used to watch my mother do gardenin n the small garden that we had at the central govt. quarters where we lived. She would ask my brother and sister to help her with it, but usually they...]]> Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:05:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/26/entry-187-gardening/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-66-bhuttealoo-ji-tikki-cornpotato-tikkis/ ...]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 14:13:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-66-bhuttealoo-ji-tikki-cornpotato-tikkis/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-65-gajjar-jo-seero-gajar-ka-halwa-sugar-free/ Ingredients:1 kg Carrots - Grated1 litre milk2 tbsp GheeHandful of sliced almonds, cashews and some raisins1/2 tsp Cardamom powder + 1 tsp khus...]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 14:12:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-65-gajjar-jo-seero-gajar-ka-halwa-sugar-free/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-64-sindhi-koirni-kichdi-pro-kweerni/ Ingredients :1 cup Basmati Rice2 tbsp split Green Dal10 Peppercorns - whole5 Green cardamoms - split3 cups water + 1 tbsp oil + Salt to taste.Method :Cook...]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 14:11:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-64-sindhi-koirni-kichdi-pro-kweerni/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-63-bhee-masala-lotus-roots/ Ingredients:250 gms - Lotus Root - sliced250 gms - Brinjals - sliced250 gms Potatoes - cubed100 gms Spinach - chopped4 Tomatoes - pureed6-8 Green chillies - finely chopped2...]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 14:10:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-63-bhee-masala-lotus-roots/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-62-seyal-dabal-seyal-bread-bread-in-green-masala/ Sindhi Breakfast speciality recipe.Seyal Dabal / Seyal Bread ( Bread in green masala )Ingredients :8-10 Bread slices (Not fresh, slightly hard)1 bunch of fresh coriander leaves - chopped2-3 tomatoes - chopped + 1-2 onions - chopped8-10 cloves Garlic - chopped1/2 tsp Jeera powder + 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder - 1 tsp Red chilli powder2 tbsp Oil + 1 cup water +... Mon, 24 May 2010 14:09:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-62-seyal-dabal-seyal-bread-bread-in-green-masala/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-61-sindhi-turi-bhaji-ridged-gourd/ Photo Courtesy : Suresh Hinduja www.gourmetindia.comIngredients :1...]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 14:08:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-61-sindhi-turi-bhaji-ridged-gourd/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-59-dal-pakwan/ The favourite Sindh eal / snack, can be had for breakfast, lunch or dinner, an anytime meal.Ingredients:For the Dal : 250gms Channa Dal, 1 tsp Cumin seeds, 1 tsp Red Chilli...]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 14:07:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-59-dal-pakwan/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-60-seyal-pallo/ Pic shows Seyal Rawas FishSeyal PalloThe Pallo is a delicacy to hardcore Sindhis, we enjoy this fish to any other fish. Its like a treat if you make this fish and invite your relatives over for a meal. So here o disclosing another family...]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 14:07:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-60-seyal-pallo/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-58-the-famous-sindhi-kadi-besan-ji-karhi/ The Famous Sindhi Kadi - Besan Ji KarhiIngredients :3 potatoes, 1 carrot + 10 lady fingers small and healthy + 10 cluster beans (gavar),10 french beans (fansi) + 3 small brinjals (baingan),1 thick slice yam (suran) + 1 stick of lotus roots (bhee), 2-3 drumsticks (singi)1 tbsp. coriander leaves finely chopped + 1 tsp. mint leaves finely chopped + 1 tsp.... Mon, 24 May 2010 14:06:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-58-the-famous-sindhi-kadi-besan-ji-karhi/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-57-varyoon-patata-wadis-n-potatoes/ Photo Courtesy : Suresh HindujaIngredients :2-3 Wadis broken into pieces4 Potatoes peeled & diced 2 small brinjals, quartered3 Tomatoes medium...]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 14:05:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-57-varyoon-patata-wadis-n-potatoes/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-56-sindhi-sai-bhaji/ Photo Courtesy : Suresh Hinduja Ingredients:1 big bunch of Spinach (Palak)1 cup Channa Dal (Bengal Gram Dal) - Soaked for 2-3 hours1 small Potato + 2 med Tomatoes + 1 med...]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 14:04:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-56-sindhi-sai-bhaji/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-55-sindhi-dal-makhni/ Picture : Aloo Bhaji + Dal Makhni + PoorisIngredients :Moong Dal 2 cups (Yellow split lentils)Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp + Red chilli powder 1 tsp + Amchur 1/2 tspJeera 3/4...]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 14:03:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-55-sindhi-dal-makhni/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-54-sindhi-sai-chutney-green-chutney/ ...]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 14:02:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-54-sindhi-sai-chutney-green-chutney/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-53-sindhi-tomato-kadhi-tamate-ji-kardi/ Sindhi Tomato Kadhi - Tamate Ji KardiIngredients :1/2 kg Tomatoes + 3 tbsp Besan + 10 Bhindis + 10 Guvar + 3 small Potatoes - cut into 4 pieces each with skin8-10 Curry leaves + 3 tbsp Coriander leaves + 1 tsp Red chilli powder + 1/2 tsp Jeera seeds + 1/2 tsp Methi seeds + 3 tbsp Tamarind Juice + 2 tbsp Oil + Salt to taste + 4 cups WaterMethod :Cut the... Mon, 24 May 2010 14:01:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-53-sindhi-tomato-kadhi-tamate-ji-kardi/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-52-sindhi-tidali-dal-three-dals-dal/ ...]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-52-sindhi-tidali-dal-three-dals-dal/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-51-murgi-hare-masale-mein-chicken-in-green-gravy/ Murgi Hare Masale Mein - Chicken in Green GravyIngredients:1 kg Chicken Boneless cut into 2 inch pieces + 3 med Onions chopped + 2 large Tomatoes - choppedGreens - 2 tbsp Fresh Mint + 5 tbsp Coriander + 5 tbsp Spinach -chopped + 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder1 tsp Chilli powder + 1/2 tsp Coriander powder + 5-6 Green chillies - chopped + 3-4 cloves of garlic2 inch... Mon, 24 May 2010 13:59:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-51-murgi-hare-masale-mein-chicken-in-green-gravy/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-50-kheemo-kheema/ Ingredients :1 kg - Minced meat (can use Mutton or Chicken here)2 Onions chopped + 2 Tomatoes chopped + 2 Potatoes cut in cubes1/2 cup Green peas (optional)+ 3-4 Bay...]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 13:58:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-50-kheemo-kheema/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-49-seyal-bhaji-mixed-vegetables/ Photo: Seyal Bhaji + Boondi Raita + Chappati + Spicy Lime PickleIngredients :2-3 med potatoes - cut into chunks + 3-4 med onions - chopped + 3-4 Tomatoes -...]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 13:57:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-49-seyal-bhaji-mixed-vegetables/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-48-family-secrets-sindhi-recipes/ Mon, 24 May 2010 13:55:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-48-family-secrets-sindhi-recipes/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-47-seyal-teevan-mutton-cooked-in-a-special-sindhi-recipe/ Portion: Serves 8Ingredients:1 k utton Chops6-8 Baby potatoes5-6 Big Red onions - Medium chopped5-6 Big Tomatoes - Medium chopped1 Big...]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 13:54:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-47-seyal-teevan-mutton-cooked-in-a-special-sindhi-recipe/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-46-sindhi-mutton-chicken-biryani/ Serves 8Ingredients:1 k utton / Chicken1 kg Basmati Rice ­ pre-soaked for 30 mins.1/2 kg Tomatoes - chopped1/2 kg Potatoes...]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/9/entry-46-sindhi-mutton-chicken-biryani/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-45-bengali-recipes/ Bengali Wedding Feast And Bahubhat A Bengali weddin s a midnight celebration and reminiscent of all that is poetic and sentimental. The bride dressed in a red and gold sari, wears a crown of soft white wood and is given vermillion in her hair with ornaments of every variety. The groom too wears his crown and a flowing silk...]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:17:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-45-bengali-recipes/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-44-langhar-recipes/ Guru Nanak Jayanti and Guru Parab



For Sikhs, there is no greater occasion of joy than the full moon day around October-November when Guru Nanak was born, and Guru Parab, the birthday of Guru Gobind Singh. It is a day when they rededicate themselves to...]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:16:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-44-langhar-recipes/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-43-parsi-jashan-recipes/ Parsi Jashan Parsis are a fun loving community and celebrate every possible festival with equal fervour. They eat sweets for Diwali, dance for New Year and dress up for Christmas. Their marriages, fashions and other celebrations are accompanied by legendary feasts of meat, sweets and fish specialities. Though cosmopolitan, Parsis believe...]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:15:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-43-parsi-jashan-recipes/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-42-recipes-from-kerala/ Thu, 20 May 2010 10:14:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-42-recipes-from-kerala/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-41-a-wedding-feast-in-uttar-pradesh/ A WEDDING FEAST IN UTTAR PRADESH


Uttar pradesh - the state where the Ganga, Yamuna, Gomati and many other rivers flow, is the cradle of Indian culture. Weddings and festive days are celebrated with great flamboyance and pageantry; a typically...]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:13:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-41-a-wedding-feast-in-uttar-pradesh/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/7/entry-40-mumbai-scottish-arms/ Mumbai - SCOTTISH ARMS A Scottish lookin entleman, wooden beams, ye olde English paintings and a mock fireplace justify the name of this rocking place. The cup runneth and the crowd spilleth over on weekends, you will have to wait to be let in. An...]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:09:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/7/entry-40-mumbai-scottish-arms/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/7/entry-38-mumbai-jolly-rogers/ Mumbai - JOLLY ROGERS Yep, you guessed it right, lots of wood has gone into the making of this Pirate ship set. With the staff dressed up as Pirates, you have to find your sea legs again....]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:08:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/7/entry-38-mumbai-jolly-rogers/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/7/entry-37-mumbai-geoffreys/ Mumbai - GEOFFREY'S The only authentic pub in the city, with a great bar & classy decor, Geoffrey's emits warmth as soon as you enter. Designed as a typical English pub, it has a very relaxed atmosphere. The music is mostly soft...]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:07:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/7/entry-37-mumbai-geoffreys/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-36-kolkata-restaurants/ Calcutta AAHELI The name of this traditional restaurant is derived from the Arabic word, Aahel meaning pure and unadulterated. Aahel s an authentic Bengali restaurant in the centrally located 'Peerless Inn' hotel on Jawaharlal Nehru Road in Calcutta....]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:06:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-36-kolkata-restaurants/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-34-goa-restaurants/ Goa - AUBERGINE

Wendell Rodricks, Goa's celebrated designer has started a gourmet restaurant - Aubergine and Goa's first cigar bar/cocktail...]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:04:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-34-goa-restaurants/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-35-pune-restaurants/ PUNE - FARSHID'S This cheerful restaurant is a pleasant surprise amongst the few that vie for the top honours in Mumbai's satellite city - Pune. Named after the ebullient and experienced owner, the restaurant manages to strike a chord between two cuisines -...]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:04:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-35-pune-restaurants/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-33-pondicherry-restaurants/ Pondicherry - RENDEZVOUS

Housed in an old bungalow, it serves a little bit of everythin ncluding Continental cuisine. Mr.Vincent Mathias trained at the Taj Bombay and has done a stint in USA also. He has a team of cooks...]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:03:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-33-pondicherry-restaurants/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-32-mumbai-restaurants/ Mumbai - SIDE WOK

Side Wok, the 3-month-old avatar of Rangoli at Nariman Point, Mumbai, has to it's advantage, a beautiful location. The interiors of Side Wok were done by Lieber Cooper & Associates based in the U.S....]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-32-mumbai-restaurants/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-31-chennai-resturants/ Chennai - ARIRANG

ARIRAN s a two year old restaurant and derives it's name from an old Korean song. Run by a Korean lady Ms. Park Young Ja, it offers Korean Cuisine in a warm ambience with Korean music in the background.They also have two rooms with sunken seating arrangements and an option of Korean karaoke.The...]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 09:55:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-31-chennai-resturants/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-30-mantra-boston-usa/
EXECUTIVE CHEF THOMAS JOHN From Kerala to America, Thomas has certainly taken giant strides. He attended Punjab University and the Oberoi School of Hotel Management, where his exceptional...]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 09:54:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-30-mantra-boston-usa/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-29-cinnamon-club-london/ Iqbal Wahhab's Cinnamon Club needs no introduction. This exquisite Indian restaurant housed in the old Westminster library has been attracting the A list regularly for it's Indian food with French presentation. Iqbal is said to have staved off nearly 300 bidders for the...]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 09:52:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-29-cinnamon-club-london/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-28-michelin-restaurants-france/ Tastings at 2 French Michelin Restaurants La Cote St. Jacques La Cote St. Jacques - Joigny Chefs-Michel & Jean-Michel Lorain

Joigny is a small town situated in the north-western part of Bourgogne, some 160 km from Paris. There is nothin uch in this town to attract the...]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 09:43:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-28-michelin-restaurants-france/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-27-easo-spain/
Looking over the Urumea River and the Victoria Eugenia Theatre offers an exquisite atmosphere and service.
The Carte is complemented by the Business Lunch Menu, The Menu...]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 09:40:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/6/entry-27-easo-spain/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-26-rahul-basus-guide-to-eating-out-in-chennai/ Rahul Basu's guide to eating out in Chennai Rahul Basu is our expert on eating out in Chennai. He is a theoretical physicist working at the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai, which is an autonomous institute of the Dept of Atomic Energy. When he is...]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 09:38:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-26-rahul-basus-guide-to-eating-out-in-chennai/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-25-spicy-texas-breakfast-casserole/


Ingredients: 1 lb. Medium Egg Noodles

3/4 lb. mild sausage

1 small onion, chopped

1 small red bell pepper, chopped

1 16oz. can diced tomatoes, drained

1/4 cup egg substitute, slightly beaten

1/8...]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 05:22:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-25-spicy-texas-breakfast-casserole/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-24-sesame-soy-pasta-and-vegetables/


Ingredients: 8 oz. Medium or Wide Egg Noodles, uncooked

2 13 1/4-oz. cans low-sodium chicken broth

2 cups small broccoli florets

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

2 medium carrots, thinly sliced diagonally

2...]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 05:21:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-24-sesame-soy-pasta-and-vegetables/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-23-layered-picnic-pasta-salad/


Ingredients:

12 oz. Bow Ties or other medium pasta shape

1/2 cup vinaigrette salad dressing

1 cup frozen green peas, thawed

3 plum tomatoes, sliced

1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced

2 oz. proscuitto, thinly sliced...]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 05:20:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-23-layered-picnic-pasta-salad/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-22-creamy-mushroom-asparagus-pasta-toss/



Ingredients: 8 oz. Bow Ties, Ziti or other medium pasta shape, uncooked

4 cups sliced button mushrooms

1 1/2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups skim or 1% milk

2 tbsp. Dijon-style mustard

1 bunch...]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 05:19:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-22-creamy-mushroom-asparagus-pasta-toss/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-21-flash-primavera/


Ingredients: 1 pound Mostaccioli, Ziti or other medium pasta shape, uncooked

1 head broccoli or cauliflower, cut into small florets

1 tbsp. cornstarch

1/4 cup water

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 15 1/2-oz. can...]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 05:18:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-21-flash-primavera/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-20-capellini-orange-almondine/


Ingredients:
1 pound Angel Hair (Capellini) or your favorite long, thin pasta shape, uncooked

2 tbsp. margarine, divided

1/2 cup orange spreadable fruit or orange marmalade

1/4 cup whole milk

1 6-oz. can...]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 05:17:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-20-capellini-orange-almondine/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-19-cheesy-baked-ziti/ Ingredients: 1 pound Ziti, Rigatoni, Mostaccioli or other medium pasta shape, uncooked <LI>Vegetable oil cooking spray <LI>1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup) <LI>2 garlic cloves, minced <LI>1 14.5-oz. can low-sodium diced tomatoes, drained...]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 05:16:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-19-cheesy-baked-ziti/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-18-linguine-with-grilled-vegetables-and-herb-bread-crumbs/


Ingredients:
1 pound Linguine, Spaghetti or Thin Spaghetti, uncooked

5 slices white or wheat bread

1 medium yellow squash, cut into 3/8-inch thick slices

1 medium zucchini squash, cut into 3/8-inch thick slices

1...]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 05:15:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-18-linguine-with-grilled-vegetables-and-herb-bread-crumbs/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-17-steamed-chicken-lasagne-with-fresh-tomato-sauce/


Ingredients: 4 pieces of Lasagne, uncooked

1 chicken breast, 150-225g., cooked

1 1/2 tbsp. tomato paste

1 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (stock)

1/4 cup freshly...]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 05:14:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-17-steamed-chicken-lasagne-with-fresh-tomato-sauce/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-16-pasta-stirfry-with-citrus-and-asparagus/ Pasta Stirfry with Citrus and Asparagus

Serves 4



Ingredients: 450 ostaccioli, Ziti or other medium pasta shape, uncooked

2 tsp. vegetable oil

350 g frozen small shrimp, thawed

3 medium carrots, thinly sliced on...]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 05:11:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/5/entry-16-pasta-stirfry-with-citrus-and-asparagus/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-13-pronunciation-guide-for-pasta-shapes/ When making delicious pasta dishes, be sure to choose a pasta shape and sauce that complement each other. Thin, delicate pastas like angel hair or thin spaghetti, should be served with light, thin sauces. Thicker pasta shapes, like fettuccine, work well with heavier sauces. Pasta shapes with holes or ridges like mostaccioli or radiatore, are perfect for... Mon, 10 May 2010 05:03:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-13-pronunciation-guide-for-pasta-shapes/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-12-facts-about-pasta/ EVERYBODY LOVES TRIVIA - HERE'S THE DISH ON PASTA.

Did you know: In 18^th century England, macaroni was a synonym for perfection and excellence. That's why, for example, the feather in Yankee Doodle's cap...]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 04:52:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-12-facts-about-pasta/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-11-chilli-saga/ Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain for a specific purpose-to bring to world the famed spices of the orient. The winds however had other plans. They steered him to another coast leaving him at large to discover another spice - chilli, which has since set palates across the world afire. Certain occidental cuisines that looked upon this pod with... Mon, 10 May 2010 04:37:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-11-chilli-saga/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-10-cuisine-of-a-mystical-land/ Mon, 10 May 2010 04:35:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-10-cuisine-of-a-mystical-land/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-9-a-cheese-story/ La Ferme Cheese is a small scale enterprise, a country farm started in 1988, to experiment and develop a line of dairy products in Auroville, Pondicherry. Modern as well as traditional techniques and methods have been brought in and adapted to the peculiar conditions of this South Indian environment and culture, with an interest to satisfy both...]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 04:34:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-9-a-cheese-story/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-8-our-italian-cuisine-expert-paola-sambruna/ Our Italian Cuisine Expert- Paola SambrunaI was born in Milan, Northern Italy, in 1967. I used to live in a town in the northern outskirts of Milan: Cinisello. It is one of the many towns surrounding...]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 04:19:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-8-our-italian-cuisine-expert-paola-sambruna/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-6-wine-and-pizza/ Mon, 10 May 2010 04:16:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-6-wine-and-pizza/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-5-fine-cooking-secrets/ Mon, 10 May 2010 04:14:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-5-fine-cooking-secrets/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-3-when-it-comes-to-eating-location-is-the-most-important-ingredient/ Mon, 10 May 2010 04:05:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/4/entry-3-when-it-comes-to-eating-location-is-the-most-important-ingredient/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/2/entry-2-indian-chinese/ Sun, 09 May 2010 13:59:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/2/entry-2-indian-chinese/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/1/entry-1-discuss-indian-cuisine/ From the earliest of times, man has been preoccupied with food and drink. From a matter of survival to degustation, the evolution continues. However, the fine art of dining and/or wining (the combination being synergistic) can be a truly sensuous experience. From subtle and simple flavours to luxury and even sheer indulgence. Identifying and recognising... Sun, 09 May 2010 13:50:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/1/entry-1-discuss-indian-cuisine/