Archive of month: 2008

Nutty Biscotti

After a friend suggested this recipe to me I knew I just had to make some Cranberry Pistachio Biscottis and more so after the excellent ratings the recipe earned itself at Allrecipes. I made these today morning, and I was quite happy with the results. My health conscious mom couldn’t be happier when she learnt […]
18 years ago

In a Pickle

I stumbled upon these beautiful fresh red chillies at the supermarket yesterday. It looked so fresh and alluring, I just had to buy some! I will figure how I’ll use it later, I thought. (Going overboard shopping for groceries is one of my biggest problems. I love having my pantry well stocked, but now it […]
18 years ago

Golden Star Thali

I have been longing to try out the thali served at Golden Star Thali; and I got the opportunity do so last weekend. A thali service is where the foods is served in a thali– a big plate with several bowls. There will be so many things on your plate that you will be spoilt […]
18 years ago

The Stinking Rose

The Egyptians worshipped it and the Greek athletes turned not to steroids, but to this bulb vegetable to enhance their performance. Garlic was so highly-prized; it was even used as currency. That is the power of the Stinking Rose. That said, garlic is something you’d either love or loathe. There is no in-between. I for […]
18 years ago

Kulfi : The Subcontinent’s Gelato

‘Nobody doesn’t like ice-cream’. At least that’s whats evident each time I see hordes of people envelope the ice-cream carts in and around the city. What intrigues me is how easy it is to make and market, yet how luxuriously creamy it can be, imbibing its cool, sweet taste into the heart of the eater. […]
18 years ago

Mughal Flavours: Mutton Biryani

10 days into the month and finally a post! I know I’m very late, but wish you all a wonderful New Year ahead! :) A few days ago, I made mutton biryani. I followed the recipe that I’d learnt from a chef at the Dumphukth Restaurant at the ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton. I made certain […]
18 years ago