Author: Minal

An Indian rice recipe from the part of Maharashtra. ‘Vangi’ means brinjal, eggplant or aubergine. The rice has a subtle flavor of coconut and coriander with some mild spices. Ingredients: 4 medium size vangi (brinjals), halved and then sliced, 1 cup uncooked rice, washed and soaked for 10-15 minutes, 1 onion; halved and sliced, 1… Continue reading Vangi Bhath (Brinjal/Aubergine/Eggplant Rice)

Last week we went on a vacation to this hill station in Maharashtra (India) called ‘Mahabaleshwar’. It is a native place for strawberries and though summer is not the best season to grow them, we were tempted to have them anyway. ‘Strawberry with cream and ice cream’ is the most famous strawberry preparation found all… Continue reading Strawberry with Cream and Ice Cream

Very simple yet unbelievably delicious vegetable recipe. With few ingredients it takes hardly 7-8 minutes to prepare this vegetable. This recipe is commonly prepared in Maharashtra and Southern parts of India. Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 cup + 2 tbsp freshly grated coconut, 1 green chilli; very finely chopped, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1/2… Continue reading Cabbage Stir Fried with Coconut

Ingredients: 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 2-3 tbsp flour, 1 cup mushrooms; sliced, 1/4 cup pimento stuffed green olives, 1/4 cup chopped peppers (optional), 2 scallions (with greens); finely chopped, 1 (approx 14oz) can of Italian Style stewed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried oregano, Salt and pepper… Continue reading Sicilian Chicken

Ingredients: 200gms or 7 ounces Mozzarella cheese; cut into fingers, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, Salt and pepper to taste, 2 tsp mustard paste, Oil for frying. Method: Mix together mustard paste, salt, pepper and worcestershire sauce. Dip each cheese finger into this mixture, then roll it into the bread crumbs, then again dip it into… Continue reading Cheese Fingers

Making your own butter, doesn’t it sound interesting? It does. If you are one of those who believe in preparing everything at home and serving your family the best, then you have come to the right place. But if you feel you would save any money by this then this won’t be a good option.… Continue reading How to make Butter at home – So simple!

Ingredients: 250gms whole wheat flour (atta), 60gms ghee (unsalted butter), 1/2 tsp ajwain (caraway seeds), 2-3 tbsp yogurt, 1/2 tsp sugar, Salt to taste, A pinch of soda bicarb, Water for kneading, Oil for frying. Method: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, ajwain, salt, sugar, soda bicarb, ghee and yogurt. Knead the mixture till… Continue reading Khasta Puri

Sweet Lassi especially Malai wali (with cream) is a favorite drink throughout the nothern region of India. The recipe probably originated in Punjab (state of India) but is served widely in all parts of the nation. It is made of thick yogurt with rich cream and saffron gives it more richness. You must whisk it… Continue reading Sweet Malai Lassi (Sweetened Yogurt Drink)

We all crave for delicious dessert. But the thought of the amount calories they have makes us feel guilty after we have them (Coz it is almost impossible to control this sin). My recipe today will bring a relief to you. This is a dessert made out of yogurt and honey. Dry fruits like apricots,… Continue reading Dry Fruits in Yogurt – A healthy dessert

We usually prepare the same red gravy with onions, tomatoes or a white gravy with cashew nuts, melon seeds or a green gravy with coriander leaves. Here is a recipe for Spinach gravy, which is a healthy and good variation to the usual gravies that we prepare. You can add koftas, soya chunks, paneer, chicken,… Continue reading Healthy Spinach Gravy