This is a twist on the regular Methi Mutter Malai, by the addition of mushrooms to the mixture. Its a very easy, but rich curry to make, especially if you have frozen methi on hand like I do. I never used to buy frozen methi, and have very recently discovered how easy it is when … [Read more…]
Chocolate chip cookies are the most favorite cookie at my home, and whenever I bake up an array of cookies, this one has to feature as one of them. This year, I made a variation by baking these in muffin tins rather than on cookie sheets, so that you end up with thick chewy chocolate … [Read more…]
Merry Christmas everyone! May the blessings of the season bring peace and joy to all your homes and hearts. This is the first christmas since I started this blog, and I am thankful for the many readers, the comments and the fellow bloggers I have earned through this initiative. Christmas is the most celebrated event … [Read more…]
This is the signature Goan dish that everyone is familiar with. I got the recipe from ‘660 Curries’ by Raghavan Iyer. The uniqueness of the dish is that the pieces of chicken are first seared and then deglazed with vinegar, which tenderizes the meat and also adds tartness to the curry. When you deglaze the … [Read more…]
A very simple and easy dish to make, this side dish goes well with plain rice, with mixed rice varieties and also with rotis as a dry curry. For a person who loves to cook, I hate doing the dishes. I would cook for a crowd with gusto, provided I don’t have to clean up … [Read more…]
Kadhambam is usually a garland of flowers made by combining different kinds of flowers. Kadhamba sambar is usually made with different kinds of vegetables. Usually a way of using up leftover veggies when the cooks of olden days had no privy to a the luxury of a refrigerator. My kadhamba sambar is different that it … [Read more…]