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Paneer Cheese with Herbs
Whenever I get to visit Mumbai, I look forward to visiting those quaint restaurants and shops from my childhood. While my family and friends want me to visit new restaurants (think Main Land...
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Fried Smelts - CKP Style
Fried SmeltsMy best friend recommended smelts. She told me that they can be substituted for crispy fried mandeli that we get in Mumbai. I finally could find smelts. They indeed taste great.Today's fish...
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Happy New Year!!
नविन वर्षांच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छाHappy New YearAbove "Gudhi" is made by the talented children at "Avhan Palak Sangh". Thanks dear children, for brightening our new year with your creativity and art. May...
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Paneer Shashlik
A fancy name for paneer kababs! ;-)Paneer Shashliks - (8 small skewers)Indian Cottage Cheese KabobsIngredients16 chunks of Indian cottage cheese/Paneer1 green bell pepper, cut into 24 squares1 red...
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Tofu-Leeks Soup
Every now and then, I get inspired by "French Women Don't Get Fat" book and I buy Leeks, and every single time, I make my own version of Leeks. ;-)Tofu-Leeks SoupIngredients2 Leeks, rinsed thoroughly,...
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Banana Smoothie
I put the overripe bananas to good use. You can use milk of your choice. Usual milk, Soy milk or almond milk will work fine. I add flax powder to boost its nutritional value but it's optional. Instead...
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CKP Style Fish Curry
Nobody will ever believe but it's true. Right here in our local China Town, I spotted "Bombil" - Bombay Duck. As I stopped in my tracks, Gudiya couldn't believe her eyes too. "Do we eat ducks?" - she...
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Palak Paneer Paratha
This is what I do with any leftover Palak Paneer. It gets transformed into delicious paratha., which makes an awesome wrap. Palak Paneer ParathaSpinach-Cheese FlatbreadIngredients1 recipe Palak Paneer...
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Mushroom Pav Bhaji
I have stopped counting the variations that can be made to Pav Bhaji. The other day, when I was all set to make pav bhaji, I discovered some baby portabella mushrooms. I thought that it could go well...
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Brussels Sprouts chi Koshimbeer
If cooked for too long, Brussels sprouts emits some deadly odor. and so I have come to the conclusion that it's best if I use it for salads. So here's Brussels Sprouts in its desi - Maharashtrian to be...
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Trout Sadsadit
Sometimes, I get lucky and find the right Indian fish for making the seafood curries. But I must say, that over the years, I have started liking Trout, Tilapia, Smelts, Grouper, Snapper. King Fish or...
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Palak Dosa
I love to sneak in as many vegetables in the daily meal as possible. I had planned to make palak paneer and made spinach puree. But I discovered dosa batter in the refrigerator, that's when I decided...
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Soybean chi Aamti
I used dry soybeans for this recipe but fresh or frozen edamame would work well too.Soybean chi AamtiSoybean CurryIngredients1 cup dry soy beans, soaked overnight, drained1 medium potato, chopped1 tsp...
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Grilled Tofu
When those renowned chefs proclaim - "Tofu is like a blank canvas!" - it really is true. You can marinate a block of tofu in any of your favorite marinade and grill it. Voila! A delicious masterpiece...
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Akoori
I have already blogged about Parsi scrambled egg - microwave way. Today, I am sharing a little elaborate method.AkooriScrambled Eggs Parsi styleIngredients4 eggs1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tbsp. milk1/2...
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Valpapdi upkari
I found some fresh "Valpapdi" at the Indian stores. I decided to use just the simple Konkani tempering. Coconut oil is a must for the authentic flavor. Valpapdi UpkariIngredients2 cups valpapdi, both...
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Eggplant Tofu Soba Noodles
Just the other day, I watched Eggplant Tofu combo on the food network. But the chef deep fried both the ingredients. I didn't want to invest in that many calories so I lightened up the recipe and stir...
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Nutella-Banana Cake
Every once in a while, I have three overripe bananas on the kitchen counter. I have been doing many versions of banana breads and cakes. I have been freezing those overripe bananas for making smoothies...
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Malaysian Laksa Soup
Malaysian Laksa Since this soup has veggies, shrimp and even noodles (or angel hair pasta), it becomes a perfect one pot meal on a chilly wintery night. Malaysian LaksaShrimp and Vegetables...
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Chanya Saar Upkari
Saar Upkari is a typical broth like legume soup/curry from South Canara. For Masoor or black chana sasam-karbevu fanna (mustard seeds & curry leaves tempering) is used and for, black eyed peas,...
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