Indian Cooking Challenge: Varo
| November 15, 2010 | Posted by usha under Appetizers/Snacks, Desserts, Desserts & Sweets, Event Entries, Sweets, Vegetarian |
The recipe for October’s Indian cooking challenge is Sindhi sweet called Varo, a dry fruits or nuts brittle. Nuts brittle also called chikki, is made of jaggery in South India, unlike varo which is made of sugar. Valli gave us two recipes and I adapted both the versions to make my varo. Madhvi gave grams… more
Fresh Garbanzo Beans Pulao with Tomato Yogurt Pachadi
| November 12, 2010 | Posted by usha under Chutneys & Condiments, Chutney~Pachadi, Daily Recipes, Pulaos, Quick and Easy Recipes, Raitas, Rice, Rice Varieties, Salad/Raita/Chutney, Salads & Soups, Vegetarian, Vegetarian, Vegetarian |
Last week, I visited my cousin for Diwali and she made green chana eka fresh green garbanzo beans pulao. That made me nostalgic! Back home, every winter, these green chana, also called hari boot or hari bhoot would make it to the dining table very often. At times, it was our breakfast or evening snack… more
Sweet Punch: Eggless Instant Chocolate Mousse
| November 7, 2010 | Posted by usha under Desserts, Desserts, Desserts & Sweets, Event Entries, Vegetarian |
This is my first Sweet Punch participation and one of the sweets chosen of this month was Eggless Instant Chocolate Mousse. The other two recipes were Tomato Souffle and Chocolate Mousse with egg. I joined the sweet punch group just before Dasera and what better day to start off the new event than on Dasera!… more
Savory Onion Crackers ~ Baked Nippattu
| November 3, 2010 | Posted by usha under Appetizers & Snacks, Appetizers/Snacks, Baked & Grilled, Bakes, Baking, Cookies, Biscuits, Event Entries, Festivals, Vegetarian, Vegetarian |
Deepavali or Diwali is next week and I normally do not prepare any savouries and sweets for the festival, unlike the tradition back home. This year however, seeing the preparations of fellow bloggers, I was motivated to prepare some at home. Sunday morning, I baked Nippattu from Red Chillies and she says baked nippattu are… more
Plagiarism, a new look and some fish patties
| October 26, 2010 | Posted by usha under Appetizers & Snacks, Appetizers/Snacks, Baked & Grilled, Fish, Non Veg, Non Vegetarian, Seafood |
Let me start off with serious business first, plagiarism is something every blogger dreads about. Every other month, this topic is brought to forefront by bloggers who have become victims or have a friend who has become a victim of this act. In many cases it is a blogger replicating a recipe and/or a photo from… more
Indian Cooking Challenge: Punjabi Pakora Kadhi
| October 15, 2010 | Posted by usha under Curries & Fries, Event Entries, Gravies, Shorva/Gravy, Vegetarian, Vegetarian |
I was in India last month and could not part of last month’s challenge. This month’s challenge is Punjabi Kadhi, Simran’s recipe. Kadhi is a yogurt based gravy, cooked in several parts of India and each part of the country has its own way of preparing it. Growing up, I had eaten kadhi at my… more
Soya Nuggets Curry
| October 9, 2010 | Posted by usha under Curries & Fries, Curries & Stir Fries, Event Entries, Gravies, Quick and Easy Recipes, Shorva/Gravy, Vegetarian, Vegetarian |
I am not a big fan of soya nuggets and these nuggets are strangers in my kitchen. However, I like soya granules and cook it once in a while. The reason I don’t particular like soya nuggets is, no matter how much spice I add to it, it always tastes bland and I also do… more
Chili Yogurt Mushrooms
| October 1, 2010 | Posted by usha under Cook Books, Curries & Fries, Curries & Stir Fries, Daily Recipes, Gravies, Quick and Easy Recipes, Shorva/Gravy, Vegetarian, Vegetarian |
I was away from this space for over six weeks and hope all is well with my blog readers and friends! I went back home for few weeks and got back four days ago. My vacation was okey and it rained everyday when I was in Hyderabad and I hear, it is still raining! Today… more
Indian Cooking Challenge: Bari – Dried Lentil Dumplings
| August 15, 2010 | Posted by usha under Ash Gourd, Basics & How to make, Event Entries, Vegetables, Vegetarian |
This month’s challenge is Bari, dried lentil dumplings. These bari can be used in curries and stir fries to spice up and enhance the flavor. Valli picked Mamta’s recipe for wadi/bari. Bari are sun-dried until all the moisture in the baris is gone and stored in an air tight container for up to a year.… more
Indian Cooking Challenge: Kara Sev
| July 16, 2010 | Posted by usha under Appetizers & Snacks, Appetizers/Snacks, Deep & Shallow Fried, Vegetarian |
Last month I missed Indian Cooking Challenge and the challenge was to prepare my favorite street food, Pani puri! I was super busy and could not be part of last month’s challenge. I was busy this month too but made it a point to make some time for this month’s savory recipe few days ago… more
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