South Indian cuisine, particularly Idli’s makes for a tasteful snack option. However, these fluffy white orbs tend to firm up if stored in fridge. Of course, you can re-steam them and eat but a tastier option is to make my scrumptious stir-fried snack. STIR FRIED IDLI INGREDIENTS 8-12 idli’s 2 …

SABUDANA (SAGO) KHICHDI This delectable savory preparation that is a staple for Indian women on a fast makes for a delicious dish. The original recipe for this comes from my mother Nirmala Singh. I have added a few ingredients to tweak it a bit. INGREDIENTS 2 cups sago (sabudana), soaked …

PEPPER CHICKEN (DRY) INGREDIENTS ½ kg chicken (pre-cut with bone or boneless) 3 tbsp of curd, Salt as per taste , ½ tsp pepper powder , ½ tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp poppy seeds 3 tsp desiccated coconut, 2  tsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 green chillies (slit lengthwise), 1 tbsp …

PALAK CHICKEN (chicken with spinach) INGREDIENTS ½ kg pre-cut chicken (with bone or boneless) ½ kg spinach (more can be used too, if you like the taste) 1 medium sized onion chopped fine 2-3 green chillies, split lengthwise 3/4thtsp cumin (zeera) seeds 6-8 peppercorns 2 bay leaves 2-3 cloves 2 …

If you are a non-vegetarian, then you would know that nothing beats a good mutton chop recipe. It is a delectable dish and its flavor enhances if you eat it a day later. The original recipe for this is by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor but I have added a few ingredients …

When I have a super busy day ahead and no time to cook breakfast, I bank upon this power packed dish made with leftovers. HODGEPODGE BREAKFAST PIE (laugh all you want but the name stays!) INGREDIENTS 1. 3 leftover/fresh wheat chapattis (tortillas work just as well) 2. 4 eggs, lightly …

Aren't Valentine's Day and Strawberries, a match made in heaven?

(Laugh all you want but I am naming this one after my tall daughters who love this combo so the name stays.) INGREDIENTS 2 cups pomegranate seeds + 2 tsp 2 cups green grapes ½ cup ice cubes A few wedges of mandarin orange (for garnish) 2 tbsp sugar (to …

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