Geetz cuisines: 2013

25 Mar 2013

Dal Tadka

Last year when we visited Delhi I fell in love with Punjabi cuisine. I must say Punjabi food is simply the best! Yes they do use a lot of desi ghee (clarified butter) in all their food which makes it so rich and mouth watering. The most commonly curry I had there was “dal tadka’. Gosh! They are so...

22 Mar 2013

Navaratna Kurma

The term navaratna means ‘nine jewels’. When the name comes to a dish, it’s obvious that it’s a dish made of nine different veggies and fruits. Well here, I haven’t used all 9 jewels but added a few items that me and my hubby love. But im sure you can add veggies as per your likeness. The...

Sooji Halwa

Sooji/semolina halwa is my all time favorite sweets. Even though the method to make them is the same both in the north and south of India, I kind of like the south Indian halwa, better known as rawa kesari better. I really don’t know what makes it so different from the way the north Indians makes...

Pancakes

Hot pancakes served + ice cream and fruits = Heaven!! Yes a lil bit of hard is involved here but trust me, it’s worth the pain. Here’s an awesome Sunday breakfast recipe for your family to enjoy. Ingredients: Flour/maida – 1 ½ cups Salt - ¾ tsp Baking powder - 2 tsp Sugar - 2 tbsp. Eggs...

Egg and Mayo Sandwich

Have you guys tried the egg and mayo sandwich at subway? If you like it, here’s my way of trying to copy it. It’s simple and yummy! Ingredients: Bread – 6 slices Egg – 3 (hard boiled) Mayo – 4 to 5 tbsp Salt & pepper – to taste Method: In a bowl mash the eggs with the back of a...

19 Mar 2013

Prawn Masala

You know you are a typical south Indian when you can’t resist sea food and you cook with coconut oil. Anything with prawns, yes I can eat it. I have tried out the different ways you can cook prawns. Here’s one among them. Ingredients: Prawns – 500 gms Onion – 1 chopped finely Tomato – 3...

Sweet Buns

Last week I was feeling sick and didn't feel like eating anything heavy for my dinner. So decided to eat something light like bread or bun and go to sleep. But when it was too late by the time I took my decision. It was like half past 10 and all the shops were closed L! Damn!! The next...

15 Mar 2013

Veggie Semolina

Tired of feeding your baby the same old stuff over and over again? Well here’s something new that you must try out. I’m sure your lil one will love it coz mine does! Ingredients: Semolina – 1 ½ tbsp Milk – ½ cup Mashed veggies – ¼ cup (I used carrots, peas, corn, potatoes) Salt – to taste Turmeric...

Cake Decoration

For all those who want to surprise your valentine with a lovely baked cake, here’s quick version of mine to do it. I have used my basic chocolate cake recipe as the base. Poured chocolate fondant and buttercream icing for decoration. For poured chocolate fondant:- Ingredients: Powdered...

Basic chocolate cake

Who can say no to a chocolate cake? Yes….that’s right…no one!!!! Everyone’s loves a piece of moist rich chocolate cake. Well here’s a quick and simple recipe for making the most never fail chocolate cake. The best part is you don’t use any butter!! Ingredients: Flaour/maida – 1 ¾ cups Cocoa...

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