I had some of my green chutney, cream cheese mixture left over from making the pinwheels. I mixed this with some chapati flour, for making parathas. I made a stuffing with some blanched broccoli and added some mashed potatoes to the mixture too. A really tasty and healthy paratha from leftovers. Ingredients: 3 cups chapati … [Read more…]
Tandoori flavor is very hard to replicate at home. I have tried a number of different cuts of meat and different marinades, but the thing that really makes the difference is the oven temperature and the way you cook them. This recipe is from VahreVah.com, here. I have adapted the recipe very slightly and also … [Read more…]
I envy people who go into the kitchen, measuring and laying out the ingredients they would use for a dish, armed with a printed recipe to refer to. I am not that person, and in a way I am glad I am not. Even when I follow a recipe, I add my own touches to … [Read more…]
This recipe is inspired by one of my most favorite blogs: ‘My Kitchen Pitch’. I became a fan of this blog, long before I even started blogging. Although I don’t blog in Tamil, which is my mother tongue..I love reading blogs written in it. This blog combines the author’s interest in cooking, blogging and writing. … [Read more…]
I served the Avocado Rotis with Khatte Baingan masala. This is a recipe by one of my favorite Indian chefs – ‘Sanjeev Kapoor’. He is probably the most celebrated chefs of Indian cuisine. I remember that his show ‘Khana Khazana’ was one of the first cookery shows I ever saw. This is a very easy … [Read more…]
Have you ever heard of the term: ‘Super Foods’? Avocados feature almost on the top of this list. Avocados contain oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that may help to lower cholesterol. They are also a good source of potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure. One cup of avocado has 23% of the Daily … [Read more…]