The summers have started in my part of the world. This is a perfect time to throw a barbecue party outdoors. During this barbecue season, I made delicious chicken tikka kebab. I hosted a barbecue part last weekend to celebrate some important milestones that we all crossed as a family. The chicken tikka kebabs were…
Madyechyo Fodi | Crispy Fried Taro Root
Today’s recipe is a lost recipe from Goa. It is a crispy starter made with colocasia roots. Colocasia root or taro root is a tuber and is known as madi in Goa. These are not easily available in the Goan markets, but are found in the jungles of Goa-Karnataka border. Goans normally buy these when…
Butter Garlic Crabs
Butter garlic crabs is a dish I learnt from my sister-in-law. But this is a dish which is inspired from butter garlic prawns which is made in Goan beach side shacks. The dish is extremely easy to prepare and can be prepared by a beginner too. It turns out delicious and can be served as…
Paneer Manchurian
Paneer Manchurian is an Indo-Chinese dish made with paneer. Paneer is also known as Indian cottage cheese. It is used in most of the Indian veg dishes. Steps for making paneer or cottage cheese are simple. Paneer can be made easily at home too. In today’s Paneer Manchurian recipe, I have used store bought paneer…
Vada Pav
Vada Pav is a famous Indian Street food. Though I never liked this recipe, I sometimes make it for my hubby. He just loves vada pav. Travel anywhere in India, you will find vada pav in every nook and corner. It is very famous in Pune and Mumbai and is a popular street food there….
Kantola Fry | Forest Bitter Gourd Fry | Fagla Fodi
I was always a fussy eater in my childhood. I don’t know how many of the yummy things I have missed in my life due to this fussiness. One such thing would have been “Phaglacho Fodi” or “Fagla Fodi”. “Fagla” are also known as Forest Bitter Gourd or Kantola or kakrol or spiny gourd or…
Prawns Onion Fry
Prawns Onion Fry is a dish which my mom used to make for me in my childhood. I did not know what to name this dish so named it Prawns Onion Fry. I would love to say that it is one of the signature dish of my mom. Also I want to tell you that…
Baked Parmesan Tomatoes
Baked parmesan tomatoes are a simple and tasty appetisers which can be made in few minutes. This recipe is low in carbohydrates and low in calories. Since it has tomatoes it boosts the immunity due to high vitamin C content. You can serve this dish as appetisers along with a dip or add it to 2 slices…
The Launch Of 4 New Regional Flavours Of Maggi Noodles – Masalas Of India & Ramen Jhaal Burger Recipe
How many people here love Maggi? I personally love Maggi and it was the first dish I ever cooked. Yes! Believe me. Cooking Maggi noodles during the evening hunger time was a small break for me from my studies during my school days. Today after many years… I still love Maggi and my daughter too….
Bataat Wada | Potato Wada | Aloo Bonda
Bataat Wada (Batata Wada) or Potato Wada or Aloo Bonda is a delicious street food made in various places in India. Bataat means potato and wada means deep-fried dumplings. A delicious stir fry with potatoes is cooked and coated with besan or chickpea flour and are deep-fried. Batata wadas are a famous street food in…
Tawa Chicken Fry | Pan Fried Chicken Tikkas
When you are pressed for time or when you have very less time to cook for a party, try these delicious and lip-smacking Tawa Chicken Fry or Pan Fried Chicken tikkas. Tawa chicken fry contains succulent and tender pieces of chicken breasts which are marinated in different types of spices. These are super easy to…
3 Bean Salad
3 bean salad is a healthy salad which can be had for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can have it as snacks too. This salad is high in fiber, protein and nutrients. Beans are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals such as folate, potassium, iron, magnesium and zinc. You can pack it in lunch box and carry it to…
Beer Batter Prawns
Have a party at night and wondering what to cook for appetisers? Try these crispy and delicious beer batter prawns. I am sure, your guests will love them and will ask for more. Beer batter Prawns is a crispy and light appetiser. Serve them with drinks like cocktails or mocktails for parties. Add beer while…
Murg Malai Kebab (Reshmi Kebab)
Murg Malai Kebab or Reshmi Kebabs belong to Mughlai cuisine. These are normally served as starters in restaurants. These melt in mouth kebabs are made with cheese, cream, thick yogurt and spices. Traditionally these kebabs are made in tandoor over charcoal. I did not have a tandoor with charcoal, so I made them in oven. You can make them in…
Deviled Eggs With Shrimps
During the holiday season I cooked Deviled eggs with shrimps for my family. Today’s recipe is a variation of a deviled eggs. This is a popular dish made in Europe and United States. This dish is known as shrimp deviled eggs. Deviled eggs are also known as stuffed eggs, Russian eggs or angel eggs. First the…
Stuffed Mushroom
Stuffed Mushroom is a delicious dish which can be served as starters or appetisers. While choosing mushrooms for making stuffed mushrooms, choose button mushrooms which are not too small. The stuffing is made with mushroom stems, onion, tomato and garlic mixture. You can even add finely cut prawns or clams to the stuffing. Top the…
Tomato Onion Bruschetta With Mint Mayo
Today’s recipe is Tomato Onion Bruschetta made with Delmonte Mint Mayo. A bruschetta is an Italian dish normally served as an appetizer. It consists of toasted bread which is topped with tomatoes and herbs. In this recipe I have topped the toasted bread with mint mayo over which a mixture of finely chopped onion, finely…
Chettinad Fish Fry
Chettinad fish fry is a delicious and spicy preparation of fish made in the Chettinad region of South India. This cuisine is known for spicy food which is made using freshly ground masalas. You can use any type of firm fleshed fish in this recipe. I used surmai/seerfish to make this delicious fish fry. …
Tortilla Pizza
The moment you mention the word pizza everyone jumps with joy. Everyone loves pizza and we love to have them in various ways. Like thin crust, thick crust, extra cheese or with lots of toppings. Today I have made this tortilla pizza which is a very simple recipe. Tortilla as you know are thin and…
Noodle Cutlets
Noodle cutlets is an innovative way to make your child eat veges. These cutlets taste yummy and since they are made with noodles children love them. You can add any type of veges to these cutlets and they get ready in few minutes. I have added onion, tomato, capsicum and carrots. You can even add…
Stuffed Jackfruit | Jackfruit Recipes
Today’s dish is a totally new innovation. This dish is another successful attempt at allowing my pillar of strength “my hubby” in the kitchen. From innovating software products and getting multiple US Patents on his innovations, he is helping me create yummy recipes in my kitchen now. Some of his cooking innovations include the yummy…
Grilled Pineapple Wedges And A Review Of Maharaja Whiteline Marvello 35 OTG
Some days back I received a brand new Marvello 35 OTG from Maharaja Whiteline. Since that day I have been baking and grilling and making lots of yummy and healthy dishes in my kitchen. Today I am sharing with you all grilled pineapple wedges recipe. I got inspired to cook this recipe after eating grilled…
Baked Potato Wedges
The first recipe which I tried with my Hamilton Beach OTG are the baked potato wedges. But since I never clicked a good picture, I did not share it with you all. Today I again made these potato wedges and they were so good that I could not stop myself from blogging about these. The…