Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup cream; whipped till light and fluffy, 1/2 cup milk, 2 egg yolks, 3 tbsp gelatin, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, Orange rind and mixed nuts to garnish. Method: Dissolve gelation in water. Beat the egg yolks, add milk and sugar to it. Add this mixture to a… Continue reading Orange Mousse

Ingredients: 4 hard-boiled eggs; peeled and halved, 1 onion; finely diced, 1 small tomato; finely diced, 2-3 tbsp onion-coconut paste (recipe given below), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, Salt to taste, Oil for frying, Chopped coriander leaves to garnish. Method: To prepare the onion-coconut paste –… Continue reading Egg Sukha Masala (Indian style thick gravy)

Ingredients: A handful of French beans; tips chopped, threads removed, washed and dried well, 1 tsp white sesame seeds, Soy Sauce as per taste, Salt and sugar to taste, Olive oil for frying. Method: Heat oil in a wok for deep frying. Drop in the beans in batches and fry till they change their color… Continue reading Quick Sesame Fried French Beans

Ingredients: 2 cups pineapple juice, 1 tbsp butter, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp sugar, Few leaves of basil. Method: In a saucepan, add pineapple juice, butter and sugar and put on a medium flame. After few minutes add basil and then cook the mixture stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Separate egg yolks from whites. Beat the… Continue reading Pineapple Dessert

Ingredients: 1/2 cup green olives (without pits), 1/2 cup black olives (without pits), 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp capers, 1 tbsp tomato paste, Oregano to taste, 1/4 cup olive oil. Directions: Add all ingredients to a blender or food processer and blend until smooth. Adjust the amount of oil to get the right consistency.… Continue reading Italian Olive Spread

Ingredients: 15 large spinach leaves, 1 cup wheat flour, 1 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup sweet corn kernels; blanched, 2 tsp butter, 1 tsp finely chopped garlic, 1 tsp chilli flakes, 1/2 tsp mixed herbs, Mozzarella cheese as per taste, grated, Salt to taste. Method: To prepare white sauce, roast wheat flour till it turns… Continue reading Spinach and Corn Rolls

Egg Sukha is an Indian (Maharashtrian) style stir fried egg with onions, mild flavor of curry leaves and green chillies. Made of few ingredients, this recipe is easy and can be made quickly. Kids will too love it. All in all a healthy and tasty preparation. Ingredients: 4 eggs; hard-boiled, peeled and diced, 1 large… Continue reading Egg Sukha (Indian Style Egg Stir Fry)

This recipe of Paneer Kadhai or Kadhai Paneer, is a quick and simple recipe that can be prepared in just 15 minutes. With minimum ingredients that are readily available, this dish is finger-licking good. You can prepare it for you dinner party or for your kitty. Ingredients: 200 gms paneer (Cottage cheese); cut into small… Continue reading Paneer Kadhai in just 15 minutes

Karela or Bitter melon/gourd has immense medicinal value and hence diabetic patients are prescribed to eat it in ample quantities. This recipe of stuffed karela is made of potatoes and dry coconut. Coconut adds a little crunchiness to the stuffing. Stuffed karelas could be served in a gravy as given in the recipe below or… Continue reading Potato Stuffed Karela (Bitter Gourd)

This fish curry has a delicious blend of pineapple and spices. The pineapple chunks/juice adds a sweet and sour flavor to the curry. Fish cooked in this curry imbibes the pineapple flavor and taste of spices. Ingredients: 300 gms fish (any fish of your choice), 200 gms pineapple slices or pineapple juice, 1 onion, 5-6… Continue reading Fish in Pineapple Curry