This recipe is inspired by the Mughlai cooking. It is medium spicy and has a rich taste of cashew along with aromatic ginger and garlic, prepared in a onion-tomato gravy. Ingredients: For the marinade- 1/2 kilo mutton (goat/lamb), 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 tbsp red chilli paste. For the masala- 1 onion; finely chopped, 2 tomatoes;… Continue reading Gosht Bhuna Masala (Stir Fried Meat in a Mughlai Gravy)

Ingredients: 1/2 kilo bhindi; slantly chopped into medium slices, 2 large onions; diced into 1/4″ pieces, 1 large tomato; diced into 1/4″ pieces, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, Oil for frying. Method: Heat 2-3tbsp oil for frying and add half quantity of bhindi slices to it. Fry on… Continue reading Bhindi Do Pyaza

A perfect cheese spread to serve with your crackers, fritters, fries and bread. Ingredients: 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1/4 tsp fresh or dry oregano leaves, (chopped or crushed respectively) 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp freshly minced parsley, 1 tsp chives or green onions; chopped, 2-3 Basil leaves; chopped,… Continue reading Herbed Cheese Spread

‘Kadhi’ is made out of yogurt, is spicy and sometime sweet, tempered with mustard, cumin, red chillies and curry leaves. We can translate it as a hot yogurt soup, but it is not had before meal but with your meal, may be with rice. Although the way it is prepared and served depends upon the… Continue reading Gujarati Kadhi

A healthy drink prepared with different vegetables, is very nutritious and can be a substitute for your meal if you are on a strict diet. Vegetable Cocktail can be also had after a workout. Ingredients: 1 cup cucumber; grated, 1 cup carrot; grated, 1 cup lettuce; grated, 1 cup spinach; shredded, 2 tsp chopped coriander… Continue reading Vegetable Cocktail

Ingredients: 2 bananas; mashed, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups flour (whole wheat flour is best), 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 large egg; beaten, Milk as required (to thin the batter), Butter, Maple syrup to serve with. Method: Mix together all the ingredients except butter and… Continue reading Banana Pancakes

Ingredients: (Serves 2) 6 large eggs, 3 ounces smoked salmon; chopped, 2 tbsp chopped red onion, 2 tbsp drained capers, 4 tbsp cream cheese, Salt and pepper to taste, Butter. Method: Beat eggs with salt and pepper. Melt some butter in a skillet, spread half of egg mixture into the skillet. Hold the handle of… Continue reading Smoked Salmon Omelettes with Red Onions and Capers

Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour, 1/4 cup besan (gram flour), 1 cup sour curd or buttermilk, 1 tsp garlic paste, 1-2 green chillies; finely chopped, A pinch of asafoetida, Salt to taste, A tbsp of chopped coriander leaves, Oil. Method: Mix all the ingredients except oil and prepare a batter of pouring consistency, thinner than… Continue reading Sour Curd Ghavan

4th of July is celebrated as the Independence Day in the United States. The celebration is filled with fun, events, games, fireworks and ofcourse…food. Mostly the celebrations are outdoor, in the backyard with family, friends and relatives, or picnics to a beach. A variety of salads, burgers, grills and fries will make their way into… Continue reading American Independence Day Recipes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken, 2 tbsp chopped jalapeno peppers, 1 tsp paprika or ground red chilli, 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Bread crumbs to roll, Oil for frying, Mayonnaise (Use low fat if you prefer), Thinly sliced tomatoes and cucumber, Few leaves of Romaine Lettuce, 6 burger buns, split and lightly toasted… Continue reading Jalapeno Chicken Cheese Burgers