tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68189191787947163572012-01-27T15:22:28.886-05:00A chronicle of my love for cooking and some life snippets!Richahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386161012677274105noreply@blogger.comBlogger931100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818919178794716357.post-67397943578247127242008-10-26T19:00:00.005-04:002008-10-26T19:56:19.645-04:00

Wishing all the readers of As Dear As Salt a very Happy and Joyous Diwali.............Here are a few snacks/dishes that you may like to try this festive season.......Dates and Pistachio Poli Ragada Patties Paneer PuriBadam no SeeroSweet Potato Paratha Matthi PuriSee you all after a short break!

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He is the King and he did it again!Heartiest Congratulations to Roger Federer who took home the US Open trophy for the 5th consecutive time! What a beauty and pure joy it is to watch him play. The best player ever to play the game of tennis, IMO. Always a class act and ever so generous with all these great achievements, the sign of a true champion!!Coming back to today's post, here are some

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Sandwiches in any form, grilled or otherwise, make for such tasty complete meals when paired with the right sides. I think I can have them everyday, albeit with slight variations. But, there was this one time a while back, when due to circumstances beyond my control, I ended up having grilled cheese sandwich for 12 straight days for all the meals! Though the vendor took pity on me and threw in a

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That I *love* avocado is not a secret with my foodie friends! Be it an appetiser, a soup, a salad, an entree or even a dessert, the lovely avocado knows how to shine through :) It is a must buy on my trips to the neighborhood grocery store, yeah I don't get it at my farmer's market here. It has all the good nutrients, including the good fats required for normal body functioning :) Yes, my mind is

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First off, I would like to share this piece of good news with my dear friends! !I just found out that Mascarpone Cheese is a health food* :) The article I just read mentioned that the calcium in this sweet cheese suppresses the release of calcitriol and parathyroid hormone which both inhibit the breakdown of fat.So buddies, gorge away......;).Feels good to be back with a chickpea recipe after a

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The 'tick' incident in the household left everyone paranoid! After checking and re-checking the clothes in and out for the tenth time, it still did not feel safe enough to wear! All the talk about 'naturalism' went by the wayside and people were heard begging for the antibiotics real quick! Anyway, things are fine, thankfully :) This did not leave me in much of a chatty frame of mind over the

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The brain was in overdrive, as it always is, in anticipation of creating new & exciting dishes :).I was thinking 'Pots de Creme'! With such an appealing name it was not a tough choice at all. I managed to plug in all kinds of substitutions possible and the results were SWEET....and SMOOTH ;).Pots de Creme refers to both the custard dessert as well as the small lidded pots that this dessert is

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The smallest action is a million times better than the noblest of thoughts! My little contribution towards mother nature for Earth Day, being celebrated today :)I like to carry bags from home for quick shopping trips, this way I do not have to use plastic bags for the grocery etc. I got mine from TJ's at about $1.99 a piece.I like to tear & use only the amount of paper towel needed for a cleanup

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Musambi/Sweet Lime juice was my juice of choice in hostel days. Sipping a large glass of Musambi juice with hot & spicy pav bhaji, late at night was a ritual I looked forward to :) But tastes change! Now it is orange & carrot juice which has taken prime place in my kitchen, sometimes I add pineapple as well. Also, the fact that musambi is not available where I live, made me move on to oranges.

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Apple and Apricot Halwa!.I gave it a fancier name by shaping the halwa into apple like figurines - Apple & Apricot Apples, oiiiMany Thanks are in order to all who played along, with their guesses. Pistachio was easily identified by many of you. Rava/Semolina/Sooji got the maximum votes for the main ingredient. The ingredient in the depression of the sweet was guessed as some kind of jam/fruit

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So, what do you say it is ;)Lets put the Guess-Meter in over-drive........

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One of the fruits that I miss dearly from back home is fresh, juicy, luscious fig! The others being guava, custard apple and chikoo! My standard for these fruits is exceptionally high, only because we had these trees at home and nothing can beat the joy of eating a fruit right off the plant ;) Of course, as a kid I never envisioned that these golden moments would become just a distant memory!

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First off, I'm absolutely overwhelmed by your love and response to my Blogiversary post HERE! I'm so very thankful to all of you who left such sweet and wonderful messages for my blog :) I truly appreciate it and loved reading each and everyone of them a few times over ;).Also, a big thanks to my readers who tried my Khasta Kachori and wrote to me how they enjoyed it, was a pleasure hearing from

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C'est le temps de célébration!!!!! C'est mon anniversaire blog!! As Dear As Salt turns ONE !!!!!.Sounds better in French, doesn't it ;) It is celebration time :).Blogging - one of those things that exceeded my expectations!! Definitely more than the sum of it's parts. What's not to like? I found a place to profess my love(!), unabashedly, for a topic so close to my heart - FOOD! Had to happen

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Avocado - My love for this beauty of a fruit is unmatched! Ever since I was introduced to it, I've been finding ways to get it to my dining table! On one such quest, I whipped up this soup and everyone seemed to like it, needless to say it now makes it's wonderful presence felt at home on a regular basis :)Avocado, Peas & Mint Soup for all you avocado lovers out there!!.1 avocado chopped1 tbsp

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Whole Moong/Mung beans is not only a powerhouse of nutrients, but is highly revered for it's wholesomeness and makes it's ominous presence felt during holy ceremonies!It is 'THE' dal of choice offered during pregnancy celebration/baby shower to the expectant mother for Good Luck!It is 'THE' dal offered during 'Grihapravesh'/House Warming. The variety of preparations made from this amazingly

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Since I got my Appe pan/ Aeblevisker Pan from back home, I've been using it to dish up various varieties of sweet as well as savory dishes. This pan is quite multipurpose and the non-stick version uses least amount of oil to churn up delicacies. It also comes in handy to make tasty snacks out of leftover idli/dosa batter etc. It is available online, you may click the link above to check it's

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Ever since I've had exhaustive training in the art of soaking sabudana(sago pearls) from my friend, a Sabudana Khichadi expert, I've had fantastic results, no more gooey lumps :) But, when I saw Nupur's microwave version for the same, I just had to try it! And try I did with flawless results :).Lemme' share with you my Sabudana Khichadi story from my college days :)Round the corner, on my way to

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Breathing in from a hot oven in winter gives me immense pleasure and the much needed warmth. There is only so much that one can crib about the weather ;) I did that for a season or two and then found me some ways to enjoy the things that can be done when huddled indoors aka lotsa' baking ;) After all, the winters will roll in, whether it is your favorite season or not!!..My search for baked goods

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Wish You All A Very Happy and Peaceful New Year!!.I'm delighted to say that 2007 was a fantastic year for 'As Dear As Salt'!There is more to blogging than can be explained in words!The gush of excitement that takes over when you find a recipe you have been looking for, forever,the meeting of like minds,the exchange of emails to get that 'exact' taste in a recipe you are looking for,discussions

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Skinny, because I can't flip the other kind...lol!.My friends think I'm lucky that frosted cakes or cream and sugar decorations don't tempt my fancy. Though I like to spend time admiring those kinds of edible works of art, I can't seem to cajole myself to eat more than a bite of them, I like 'em plain. But Mascarpone is another story :) I like to keep a container of Mascarpone cheese with me at

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Red Lentil Soup has a lot many variations worldwide! One of the wonderful ways to dress up a bowl of hearty lentil soup is by adding crunchy fried onions mixed with lime juice and lots of chopped cilantro and mint, it makes for a burst of flavors!!! This one is an adaptation from the middle eastern way of cooking.I use my trusted pressure cooker to finish off the job in a few minutes........ I

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How about discussing the similarities, differences and then some about Sweet Potatoes and Yams some other time :) For now, I'll just tell you about my affinity for this lovely tuber :).I enjoy a Sweet Potato(as I know it), by boiling it and then just a sprinkling of salt, pepper and lemon juice :) And my mom's sweet potato chaat brings me immense joy!! It includes fresh boiled & chopped sweet

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I can write about the pumpkin being in season and how it is all over the market, and is just the right time for a pumpkin recipe! Or, I can regale my childhood stories about how I had a pumpkin patch and about the harvest that we had every year! May be I can charm you with the nutritional properties of orange colored vegetables. But no.I will just get right to the recipe and the pictures... :)

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I sure had so much fun with the 'Guess The Ingredients' fun game!.Had such an overwhelming response with more than 65 fine guesses !!!! Now I've some real fun ideas for cooking ...... am thinking of testing them in my kitchen ;).First to the dish, it is.........drum roll please......:Avocado Masala Buttermilk!.I blended 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup water, 1/2 avocado, 1 green chili, 1tbsp coriander

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Thank You All so much for participating in this fun game..I'm really enjoying this game looking at all the guesses and hope you are too :).Since nobody has got it correct yet( a hint in itself) and as requested by you, I would like to give you a hint to make it a lil' easier to guess.......;).Hint #1 - This is a very popular 'dish' had throughout most of India, just that I've added a foreign

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Calling all the foodie's out there....................Guess the ingredients in this dish!!!!The main ingredients HAVE to be right ;)..All are welcome to participate in this game!!!.To qualify for the Prize, you Need To Have A Blog and should reside in the Continental US!!!!(Sorry, have mailing constraints at this time....:) )The first entry with all correct ingredients will receive the Prize!!!

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I would like to wish all my friends and blog readers a very Happy and safe Diwali! .How about celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights with a lip smacking rich sweet :).Badam No Seero, undoubtedly has to be one of my most favorite sweets. It is a popular sweet made during Diwali in Gujarati homes. It is quick to make, has plenty of almonds for the rich taste, can be made either with sugar or

Richahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386161012677274105noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818919178794716357.post-54304357341650842112007-10-25T09:33:00.000-04:002007-10-25T10:12:42.191-04:00

FAHC, Donate Smiles Charity drive was a big success, we long surpassed the original goal of $3360 and the final amout stands at $4735 YAY!!!!!!!!CONGRATULATIONS to Lee and Friends for winning the Icewine Dark Chocolate from As Dear As Salt :)Lee, I'll mail you the prize once I receive your postal address!For the full list of raffle prize winners please visit Indira's Mahanandi!A BIG Thank You to

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This is one of my favorite one pot meals!It satisfies all the food groups and more importantly satisfies and satiates me at the same time :)There are quite a few kinds of Pudas' (pancakes), some are instant and some like this one require a bit of planning. The process in itself is very simple, as long as you remember to soak the Moong Dal. .Growing up I used to love the Besan(chickpea flour) puda

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FAHC - Feed A Hungry Child is a non-profit organization started by one of the fellow bloggers, V.K.N of My Dhaba. The immediate mission is to help feed hungry children one by one and join the fight against global poverty.You can read all the details pertaining to the working of FAHC at Feedahungrychild.org You donate by clicking on the widget on the left of the screen. Indira of Mahanandi is

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anti clock wise: Date Pistachio Poli, onion tomato salad, sweet potato subzi, rice, fryums/papad, kala chana gravy, home made curds! ..I'm not able to participate in all the ongoing events as much as I would like to, but then Life happens............ ;).Anyway, I decided to make this Dates and Pistachio Poli based on Viji's Poli recipe. When she mentioned that we can try sweet recipes from her

Richahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386161012677274105noreply@blogger.com61tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818919178794716357.post-3978200034158648172007-10-04T09:06:00.000-04:002008-01-31T17:53:45.442-05:00

If it were up to the convincing powers of the media moguls, I would be eating some form of soya for my breakfast, lunch & dinner!..I mean seriously, how many times have we seen the advertisements where the actors get such an instant boost of energy after taking certain products that it would fail to fool even a child ;).I'm a sceptic when it comes to tall claims declaring the unhitherto proven

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We had totally different agendas!!!!.Me and Aunt 'R', that is!!.She was visiting from India. For her without a doubt it was making the rounds of Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square & Atlantic City!For me, without a doubt it was getting all the recipes from Aunt 'R', she being a fantastic cook :).So, while she made lists of places to visit & shop, I made lists of recipes that I

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Not once!Not Twice!!But Thrice!!!Yes three is the number of times I broke the golden rule of baking, no peeking while baking :)I had to, the aroma from the oven was too irresistible not to take in all the aroma possible ;)In my defense have to say, did not make any difference to the baking at all ;)Regular readers to my blog know about my liking for peaches and here is one delicacy made with

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I tread the produce section a bit cautiously!I know you are wondering Why? Let me tell you :)I have to do so, lest I come home with a Pluot or a Plucot in lieu of something else that I had in mind!Pluot, it seems is a cross between a plum and an apricot, half plum half apricot said the label. It is called a plucot if the percentage of apricot is higher!!!!!!!!The first time I saw this, I spent a

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That's me, enjoying a hot cup of my favorite lemon grass tea along with buttery crisp Shrewsbury Biscuits and Bakarwadi straight from my beloved bakery, back home :)OOPS! forgot to upload my picture, so that makes it just the tea tray with the goodies ;) ........No nonsense, Real biscuits mind you! Not low fat, not fat free, not sodium free, no substituting butter with water (sheesh! is that even

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Here's wishing all my dear Indian readers a Very Happy Independence Day!Here's to our Independence and to the sacrifices of our brave soldiers. I salute you and Thank You for your countless sacrifices so that we can live in a free country!Lets celebrate this joyous occasion with some Corn On The Cob Masala!This colorful dish incorporates the beautiful colors of our flag!.3 corn/cobs boiled in

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It is official!.I'm hooked to blogging!I hereby induct myself into the Food Bloggers Hall of Obsession & Addiction :).I knew blogging had become an integral part of my daily routine, but did not realise how ahem! obsessed I was about it, until recently. I had house guests last few days and it took immense will power to keep away from blogging. I hardly got any time to blog, though I did steal a

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Welcome to the Party!! Bhalley! Bhalley!! Are you ready to feast your eyes on all the scrumptious preparations straight from the wonderful land of Punjab? .It is with great pleasure that I present this beautiful edition of Regional Cuisine Of India - Punjab! .When I started blogging a few months back I could never have imagined how fulfilling an experience it would be :) For a kid who could not

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9:27 pm showed the digital band on my wrist, give or take a few seconds!I looked up to see some one in a black over flowing robe with a wand in hand and a huge cone shaped hat, or so I thought!..I'm imagining things I muttered and went back to my reading. Well, it was not the first time I traversed the ether into yet unbeknownst land, all while deeply engrossed in a book a-la 'Alice in Wonderland

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Care to guess? What do you think the above picture is all about :)Update: Time for the results :) I made this Fig pudding inspired by Sig's Date/Pecan pudding. I did not add any nuts. The Figs combined with cardamom powder, set in gelatin and then cut into blocks, ain't it pretty :) Congratulations to Sig, Priyanka & Shilpa for their winning guesses :)My repertoire of pickles is limited, so to

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I'm so excited since I saw my recipe mentioned in one of the most beautiful websites, The Travellers LunchBox, just wanted to share this exciting news with my blogger buddies! It made my day :) After all it is all about me, me, me... believe me when I say I was never so vain ;)If you have not yet checked out this website, please do so, even if only to ogle at the luscious pictures!! .I've been

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Here is a peek at my Summer Bounty from my Kitchen Garden!Enjoy!. Can you guess what beautiful vegetable will emerge from this? One more glimpse for you to guess Bell Pepper waiting to turn RED Eggplant ready to be plucked, I made sambar from the first harvest :) Cucumber, getting there.................. Roma Tomatoes, Basking in the sun..... Mint, ready to spread it's wings... When shall I see

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Fine cubes of Watermelon soaked in Rose syrup is my most favorite way of indulging in this beauty of a fruit!.Chilled watermelon.....Dripping with rose syrup.......A hint of lemon juice........................Some kala namak(black salt) thrown in to kick it up........The taste that culminates is almost sinful, indescribable on a food blog ;)The rose brings out all the juices from the watermelon

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I'm happy, honoured and excited to be guest hosting the Regional Cuisines Of India (RCI) - Punjab!.This event started by Lakshmi showcases various cuisines of all the states of India, where one can cook authentic dishes exclusive to the state, this time it is Punjab!Many a times cultures and flavors of neighboring states mingle and have an influence on the food cooked, much to the delite of food

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There are some simple dishes that one likes to make again and again and never gets tired of them! .Vatana Bateta Tameta nu Shaak is one of them for me. This is a very simple but very like able gravy dish that can be cooked up in 15 minutes from start to finish :) The tanginess from tomatoes, the sweet from jaggery and the spice from red chili powder is tantalising to the tongue & the senses alike

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anticlockwise: chapati, moogachi usal, batata bhaji, dhokla.There are so many ways to consume whole dals like Moong, Matki, Chawli/Lobia, Kala Chana, Val, Vatana and so on. One of them is the Maharashtrian way of making a dryish curry utilising these whole dals, called Usal. Usal can be made from a single dal or as a mix of a few dals. One of the important ingredients in making Usal is the 'Goda

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There are some vegetables that conjure up images of luscious cooked delicacies when one thinks of them! .Some one mentions Bhindi/Okra and you think of Bhindi-Do-Pyaza or Stuffed Bhindi with a smile on your face!.Talk about Gobi/Cauliflower and Gobi Manchurian makes your mouth water!.Peas/Matar bring up warm memories of savoring the Peas Pulav or Matar Paneer at a roadside dhaba!.Now, I've not

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click on the pic to enlarge :)Last weekend we were watching the two ladies fight it out on the courts, Sharapova the glamorous and Schnyder the demure, yet strong!. It looked as if Schnyder would take away the match and it was just the fourth round! Papa Yuri was busy biting his nails, this is when the game turned around. There being no tie-breaker in the final set at the French Open, the ladies

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.Front: Turiya Patra, Back - carrot pickleMany a times over analysis makes us lose the right perspective on things that matter, IMHO!.Take for example the dieting fad that has hit us in not so pleasing ways!.While one group propagates the importance of getting rid of carbohydrates, others stress the importance of eating at certain times based on our body rhythm & cycles. In the meanwhile there

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Stuffed Mirchi/Pepper is one tasty dish that I turn to when I need to whip up something fiery real quick! This works best with the long Mirchi/peppers available widely and the stuffing is made of easily available pantry ingredients! .Here is how I prepare Stuffed Mirchi, taste and nutrition in a bowl!.5 long green peppers4 tbsp besan/chickpea floursalt, turmeric powder, red chili powder,

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This past long weekend I attended a Beautiful Beach Wedding, on the New Jersey shore! New Jersey is a popular beach destination to many, with it's more than 150 miles of shore line of the Atlantic Ocean! Tourists visiting the beaches have to rent the beach homes much in advance to avoid disappointment, it gets real busy during the season. As for the wedding, the guests stayed at the Beach Resort

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We were tired and hungry, all 13 of us, including the two extras!! .I'm talking about a few (!) years back, when I, as a part of my school hockey team had won inter-district competition and had qualified for inter-state competition. We were in Nagpur for this event. The food served was less than appetising even to hungry 14 year olds, we made do with some vada pav available in the vicinity of the

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I've always had an affinity for a well made Upma and as a kid polished off my breakfast real quick if it was upma. This is one dish which can be cooked up in a jiffy and can be made in so many ways. This time I tried this buttermilk upma recipe from Mahanandi and it turned out so tangy and tasty. Here is my version for the weekend brunch...1. 1 cup sooji/upma rava/cream of wheat2. 1.5 cups

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Sure, it has an enticing color, but it leaves it's mark on everything it touches, the hands, knife, cutting board, cooking pots and the like, yes it is the beloved Beetroot! Well known for it's nutrition content, though I guess the jury is still out on it's curative properties for anemia, it is widely used in salads, raita, pachadi, koshimbir and wherever you need to get the dark pink color

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Paneer!The word is enough to conjure images of luscious varieties of food that can be churned up using the Quintessential, indispensable delight of a curdled milk! It is well revered, so much so, that no punjaban worth her salt will ever be caught without a huge chunk of it in her refrigerator, or at the least the phone number of a dairy selling fresh paneer nearby on her speed dial :)..Right

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Has this ever happened to you? .You go to a restaurant so often that the waiter, the owner, the chef, (cannot be sure about the help who loads the dishwasher), all know you a little more than you would like them to know :) As soon as the waiter glances at you entering the restaurant, you can almost feel his 'all knowing smile', soon you are seated and in a very nonchalant manner he says, "chole

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(Click on the pic for a close up :) ) (My Aunt holding the Crudite )Spring brings with it a bounty of beautiful fresh fruit and I like to enjoy it just as nature gifted it to us, pure and fresh! Making Fresh Fruit Crudite is the best way to enjoy fruits, I think. The French love their crudites and I took it a step further to make this beautiful Fresh Fruit Crudite. It makes a wonderful center

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I wanted to bake these Date Rolls since I had seen them on Viji's blog, I also knew that I would be using my 'culinary license' (to quote Nupur) to incorporate the puff pastry sheets. Viji made the dough from scratch using all purpose flour & butter, I on the other hand wanted Pepperidge Farm to prosper (read was lazy to knead, was out of time or whatever else you want to read it as :) )..Here

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Kutch is a district of Gujarat state in western India. Covering an area of 45,612 kms, it is the largest district in the state of Gujarat and the second largest district of India after Leh. .The languages spoken predominantly in Kutch are Kutchi and Gujarati. Kutchi draws heavily from its neighbouring language groups: Sindhi, Punjabi and Gujarati. Script of Kutchi language has become extinct

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No, I would not go that far just to make up a 'N', it is really called that!.I have also heard of nylon poha and nylon sabudana, a litttle wierd I would say! I have come up with my own explanation as to why it may have gotten the not so appetising name, 'Nylon Dhokla' !.Well, when I think of nylon, the things that come to my mind are the long and comfortable chairs back home with the nylon cloth

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Rawa Dosa is something that satiates your appetite when you want to have dosa but do not have the ground & fermented batter ready. Well there is a solution to that too, ready made batter!! but then there aren't many who have that kind of 'luxury' ;-( In Matunga one step out of the house and you would have a hard time deciding from amongst the EXCEPTIONAL restaurants in the area. Oh boy! what a

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I've convinced myself that Dahi Bhalle can be classified under the "fried, but no oil" category( I think I just invented a new category here;-) ) Well I do fry it, but the soaking of the wada in water after the deep frying gets rid of most of the oil, me thinks! I make a huge batch of these wadas and then freeze them. They freeze very well. When in a mood for chaat, I make either Dahi Bhalle or

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On our last trip to Vegas, we were a group of eight driving from Phoenix to Vegas. That was one memorable trip! No, I would not like to infringe on your time telling you how we spent time in Vegas, the powers that be out there have spent enough time and money propagating their message - What happens here stays here, whatever. But sure would like to share this snippet with you.. .On the drive, one

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Some dishes though delicious on their own, seem to acquire an even better taste when combined with certain other dishes. One such sublime combination is double beans curry with gujarati kadhi and rice. The melt in your mouth texture of these double beans when cooked in a sweet and spicy gravy is a treat to savor! The gujarati kadhi, with it's sweetish tinge adds another layer of taste when

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Ramdevji Maharaj, single handed elevated this humble vegetable Lauki (dudhi/ bottle gourd) to a celebrity status. Since he propagated the many healing properties of this simple vegetable, people have started using it in quite an aggressive manner. It sure is full of many nutritious elements and one can use it to prepare an array of dishes, right from juice to appetiser to dessert. I prepared an

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There are 'halwas' and then there are 'halwas'!Be it the basic semolina halwa or the more glamorous Moong Dal halwa, it always makes its presence felt as a part of festivities and weddings, intertwined with celebrations big or small. Gajar halwa, gheea halwa, potao halwa, pumpkin halwa, green pea halwa the variety is endless.The halwa that I'm going to elaborate upon today is whole wheat flour

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(can you feel the steam around the piping hot chane? I almost scalded my hands taking the pic right off the stove)Isn't it interesting how some foods are associated with a particular festival. You cannot mention one without referring to the other in the same breath. Like, Kale Chane, Puri and Halwa is always associated with 'Kanchken' during the 'Navraten', cannot think of 'Lodi' without 'gajak

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OK! It's celebration time in my kitchen! Does it happen to you? You are looking for a certain spice with it's 'potency' still in tact but it isn't within your reach for a long long time. Well yesterday one of the spices which is very dear to me and my cooking was gifted to me by a dear friend. What could it be? Well it is "hing" (asafoetida). .Go to any desi store and you will find not one, but

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Thanks to our insatiable appetite for fast food, many a times we succumb to the marketing gimmicks of the food industry and find ourselves lost in the serpentine queue at the drive-thru. I hesitate to say that time is a factor, only because I believe that one can make time for something one loves to do, irrespective of what the 'pundits' say ;-).Today I want to share with you the humble 'Malai

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Jalfrazie, I guess is an amalgamation of different cuisines. It has the spicy and the sour taste fused together. The origin of this dish is still a mystery I reckon, maybe some enlightened soul can shed light on this popular dish. .I have tasted this at numerous restaurants in India, some better than others. The restaurants are notorious for using their "secret ingredient" aka tons of oil, but

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Thank You, gals for your wonderful guesses! You all were pretty close, well, almost!What you see is what you get, at least in this case, it is an Apple Cake..OK first things first.One more joins the bandwagon. Of ? Of whole wheat flour cake makers, a little late albeit! What?? You heard it. Has she lost her mind? I don't think so, others may differ. It's true, I'm just trying to be a part of the

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I had to, I really had to, use that is, the most famous words to clear up a few doubts!Well, the context here is in terms of the ever popular, most preferred dal of all times, at least in my dictionary, the 'Dal Fry'..Let me clear this once and for all. 'Dal Fry', I don't know where this term was coined. We never called any dal as 'Dal Fry' at my home or any home that I ever went to. But

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Blogging does make you try out out so many new varieties of food, experiment with new fruits/vegetables and then makes you wonder, what can 'I' stand for....Well I is for Instant Pineapple Jam!.I went through my cookbooks, and hidden behind all the other mega books was a small booklet (paak pustika) which came free with my pressure cooker. Somehow it was lying by itself all this time, but now it

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Scent is the strongest link to memory. It has been scientifically proven that scent triggers seratonin & endorphins in the brain and when people smell things they are linked immediately and unconsciously to the memory of the past. Aha! so that's what happens inside this brain of mine when I inhale the aroma of Gheea (bottle gourd) Koftey..Endorphins or not, I know that there are certain foods

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Tucked away in between a small flower shop and some houses, but right off the ever popular F.C. Road in Pune, is a punjabi restaurant - Amrapali. I've such fond memories of eating at this place. Just thinking about it makes me smile.Vaishali (for the uninitiated - again a restaurant on F.C. Road ) being the favorite joint of students and the locals alike, is just a few steps away. A post on

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What is it with rains and the craving to savour something fried? .Well, it rained tonight and I was drawn to the, you guessed it - 'Tel ki Kadai' . .Now, lemme' make it very clear that I do believe in moderation! Once in a while one can indulge in fried food, ghee based sweets and the like, it is still far better than all the highly processed stuff available out there. .Excuses! Excuses!

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I've always had an affinity for Anjeer, be it in a fresh form or in dry form. The fresh Anjeer is such a delicate & luscious fruit, easily bruised and one cannot store it for too long. In such cases the dry Anjeer comes to the rescue, ever so delicious and with all the nutrients in it's grip.Here's a quick Anjeer milk shake that i make often, be it summer or winter. (Pssst. if it is winter time I

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Nutritious Junk food? Isn't that an oxymoron?Nope! This one sure has a good blend of proteins, carbs, calcium and it still fits the junk food category. Not convinced? Try it for yourself!!Misal basically translates to mixture, this dish is very forgiving and you can add or subtract the ingredients as per your liking. Can't go wrong with that!!1cup mixed whole dals (moong, chole, rajma, double

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I was blown away by this beautiful creation of nature!! Have you seen anything like it??Such things make me very philosophical, it makes me think how small we are in this magnanimous universe and it puts all the little upheavals in perspective. Am I alone to think as such??Enjoy every moment and express your gratitude for every small spark of hapiness....Each and every one of us has a miracle

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Hare Chane ki Chaat I've such fond memories of eating this hara chana (aka harbara), sitting on the jhula (swing), shelling it with my sis, fresh as could be. Now I've to make do with what ever is available, translation - frozen chana! Aren't all the lovely memories created around food? I make this to recreate those moments. I've to share a very special story with you all. I used to have

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There are some recipes that you just look at and you know that they will turn out good. Now this is one of those recipes. I saw this Pineapple Coconut cake from Asha at http://aromahope.blogspot.com/2007/03/pineapple-coconut-mini-bundt-cakes.html and could not wait to try it.Here's how I did it.I halved the recipe and substituted the eggs with yogurt. Also, I used canned crushed pineapple &

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Frankie, the popular street food of Bombay (still not able to get myself to call it Mumbai) is best when eaten hot off the tava. It is spicy and tangy at the same time. When cravings for street food hit you, why not try to create the same kinds of food at home? That is exactly what I did, cooked hot & spicy veg Frankie! Now there are various stuffings that you can cook up including paneer, the

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What do you do if you have half a carton of Trader Joe's Roasted Pepper Tomato soup http://www.traderjoes.com left in your refrigerator? Well, I like to make a wonderful gravy as a base for my Mix Veg. It is lip-smackingly good and very simple to make. Try it once and you will always wish for a carton of the soup in your fridge.Here's how I make it.2cups steamed mix veg (potato, peas, carrot,

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I love Paneer and so does my lil' sis, whenever we meet we discuss new ways to incorporate paneer into our ever growing repertoire of paneer recipes. Paneer Bhurji is the easiest of them all, hardly takes any time to put together. Here is my recipe for a simple yet nutritious bhurji.1 cup Chopped Paneer1 onion chopped1 tomato chopped1/2 green bell pepper chopped1 green chilli choppedhaldi, chilli

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By default, Mexican food and by that I mean Taco Bell comes to the rescue of all desi's when they want to try anything non-Indian, specially when they are new to this country. After a while one does dare and try from the abundance of cuisines available here. My story is no different. Initially, I always carried my faithful lunch box to work and whenever it was time to go out for lunch as a group

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Happy Holi to All!Hope you all enjoyed Holi with your near and dear ones. Holi conjures up images of beautiful colors and the song that comes to mind is the ever popular 'Rang Barase...'. People let go of their inhibitions this day, indulge in colours and meet & greet each other with love. We had a good time celebrating Holi in NJ and here are some pictures. There was a lot of traffic, the cops

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(clockwise - Sambhar, Khajur/Date peda, Coconut chutney, Upma)Oooh how I love the Upma at RamAshray, Madras Cafe or Mani's in Matunga. It is simply the best there! Also the fact that they indulge you with lots of unlimited sambar & chutney adds to the charm. Out here I've seen the restaurants charging extra for additional chutney or sambar, that is pathetic, methinks! Also the taste is nowhere

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Plans were on for sunday the 25th Feb. A bunch of us were to get together and watch the Oscars. I opted to get the appetizer. I knew anything fried would go down well, had made onion pakora just the last weekend, so that was out. I remembered seeing this vada recipe and decided to try it. In the meanwhile got a call announcing that the Bollywood Filmfare awards were going to be telecast the same

Richahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386161012677274105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818919178794716357.post-71250872723197756532007-02-27T23:16:00.000-05:002007-03-04T16:58:16.933-05:00

Yes I've been spending minutes, make it hours, ok it is days on end admiring all the fascinating articles out there in Blog-O-Land!I could not restrain from creating one more blog, could I now? You know how it is, admittedly so addictive! Lets hope I'm able to do justice to this baby of mine and come up with some good stuff.Ciao!

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