Creme Brulee-Finally managed to make my man’s favourite dessert and also made use of one of my top 3 useless purchases during covid season 😜Love the dessert for 3 reasons – Super easy and quick to make. That’s why I have added the video to make you believe me. Only 3 ingredients. Great fun usingContinue reading “Creme brulee”
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Masala bhaath
Masala bhaat (traditional maharashtrian style)Accompaniments- kadhi, shengdana koshambir, coconut chutney, beans sabji, sheera. Aai was very proud and particular about her cooking, and why not, she made some utterly delicious dishes. She always insisted on spending time in cooking it on sim (which is now fashionable as the show cooker method 😁) and never allowedContinue reading “Masala bhaath”
Mini puddles of joy
Cheesecake is like marmite, you either love them or hate them….. And we are split down the middle in our home. However since my princess loves it, it is but natural, the piece de resistance of the house! I have made cheesecakes in the past but always get annoyed with the multitude of ingredients. ButContinue reading “Mini puddles of joy”
Just look around you…
Dear kids, I always have happy dreams, well most of the time. As a result of which, a routine day starts with me jumping out of bed, super excited at the prospects that loom in front of me. Within minutes, I am bounding down the stairs, shrill cooing sound which is oh so inappropriate thatContinue reading “Just look around you…”
Pineapple upside down cake
Pineapple upside down cake Since the oven and I don’t get on well, I usually resort to sweet talking hubby into making this and usually he obliges willingly ☺️☺️. Except for today when it was being recorded!This is a fool proof recipe, never fails.Some tips- do caramelise the sugar well and leave the pineapples toContinue reading “Pineapple upside down cake”
Barfi-7 cups of goodness
7 cups of delight When chitra ji told me that this barfi can be made in a jiffy, I didn’t believe it and had to make it myself. And gosh, it is true. Very very simple, takes only 12 mins from scratch…. If you don’t believe it, the video is attached as well.And guess whoContinue reading “Barfi-7 cups of goodness”
Mawa cake
This is by far my favourite cake in all respects. The taste is heavenly of course but the winner for me is that you don’t need your weighing scales at all. Just a few measuring cups and viola, you are done! This cake is so good that I made it three days in a rowContinue reading “Mawa cake”
Marathi goda masala
Multipurpose Marathi masala(all purpose)For tinda, baingan and masala bhaat 1 cup dhania seeds1/2 cup jeera1tsp methi daana1tsp cloves12 elaichiCinnamon sticks1 cup dried red chillies Roast all the ingredients one by one in oil, grind to a fine powder. Store in an air tight container. 6-8 pods garlic1 cup grated coconut ( not dessicated)2-3 tsp RedContinue reading “Marathi goda masala”
Mango Kalakand
Aditi’s quick fix recipe, love it! Recipe: Rule of 22 cups mango pulp2 cups crumbled paneer1tin 375ml condensed milk Keep cooking till dry ( takes a while 😂).Pour out in a greased plate
Easy Lemon Posset
Lemon posset ( a quick 3 ingredient delight) People find it difficult to believe me when I say that this is the quickest of desserts. You can make it while your guests are having their dinner too and still get away with it…. Try it and let me know…. Ingredients – 500ml double cream150 gmsContinue reading “Easy Lemon Posset”
Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Salad
Salads are far more than just greens and dont have to be boring. This is a great example of one such salad which is attractive, zingy and bursting full of flavour and can beat any French hors d‘oeuvres hands down! It combines the sweetness of the beetroot with the saltiness of goats cheese (or FrenchContinue reading “Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Salad”
Dabeli
The magic of monsoon, the pitter patter of rains, the incessant pounding on the windows and sneaking away yet again for that piping hot cup of masala chai with dabeli….memories, as far back as three decades ago, but as fresh as if it was just yesterday.Ram made it, thanks to the new woman in hisContinue reading “Dabeli”
Kachori bytes- Jodhpuri pyaaz wali
Jodhpur kachori pyaaz waali aur mango barfi Sab kehte hai – fried food is bad for health, meetha sehat ke liye achha nahi…Main kehti hoon – woh kambakht mohabbat hi kya jo takleef na de ❤️❤️❤️ Well, jokes apart, in moderation, sab achha hota hai!! Rainy days are synonymous with chai and kachori. It takesContinue reading “Kachori bytes- Jodhpuri pyaaz wali”
Salmon curry – no coconut
Sunday special – kerala salmon curry (super easy)Salmon pieces2 onions, Finely chopped6 garlic chopped3 inch ginger choppedCurry leavesRed chillies drySliced tomatoes x21/2/3 tsp- haldi, chilli pd, dhaniyaKokum optional Heat oil, add mustard seeds, onion, ginger, garlic. Fry until translucent. Add sliced tomatoes and curry leaves. Stir till it becomes a mushy mix. Add hot water,Continue reading “Salmon curry – no coconut”
And my princess turns 18 👸👸
Rhea’s favourite restaurant is Dishum…. Just like so many of us too. So when we realised we couldn’t go to Dishum, Dishum decided to come to us 😍😍. A birthday dinner fit for a princess….and she loved it! Nothing is more precious in this world other than a genuine thank you from your little adultContinue reading “And my princess turns 18 👸👸”
Persian Rose and Pistachio cake
This enchanting cake reminds me of a Persian garden in the late spring, adorned with the floral scent of rose water and citrus, and decorated with bright green pistachios. If it is not devoured in one sitting, the oil in the ground almond base ensures a moist, densely textured cake that will keep well forContinue reading “Persian Rose and Pistachio cake”
Methi anda and parsi chow chow
Eggs all over….. Masaledar Methi Anda ( fenugreek eggs) Parsi Egg Chow Chow Radish leaf with yellow lentil ( moong mooli) Yesterday i happily harvested our radish leaves ( well, truth is that the baby radish were rather premature and disappointing while the mooli leaves had taken over the entire pot!!!). Anyway, thanks to adviceContinue reading “Methi anda and parsi chow chow”
Chicken katsu curry
Katsu curry –Katsu curry is basically sweetish Japanese curry ( 1tsp curry powder+1tsp mild garam masala + pinch of pepper) mixed with flour and coconut milk.Easy to make and tastes heavenly. Recipe –Breaded chicken ( use readymade ones. I made my own but the coating was not as firm as readymade)Onions Finely choppedCarrots ( slicesContinue reading “Chicken katsu curry”
Chettinad pepper fry
Chettinad Chicken pepper fry –This is one of my fav dry chicken recipes, cooks in a jiffy. Love the flavour of pepper. Goes very well with chilled beer, espc on this weather!!!! Marinade chicken with turmeric pd, salt.Dry roast and grind handful of coriander seeds and peppercorns each, 1tsp cumin seeds, 2 red chillies.Fry gree Continue reading “Chettinad pepper fry”
Puranpoli, the marathi feast
Following mouth watering discussions on our FB forum, a good friend Geeta Kamat finally revealed the deep dark secrets to the perfect puran poli. Bear in mind that she is one of the most perfectest of perfect cooks ever, making even the humble potato stir fry look like a Robuchan’s Pommes Puree on his degustationContinue reading “Puranpoli, the marathi feast”
Moqueca–prawn and fish stew
Moqueca De Piexe (simple translation : fish/prawn stew)Orange cake (simple translation : cake with chopped dried orange bits and juice) Peeled prawns, white fish & peppers cooked in homemade creamy coconut, fresh tomato & lime sauce with a coconut farofa to sprinkle. Pre-birthday planning was on the cards but this perennially starved family was goingContinue reading “Moqueca–prawn and fish stew”
Pineapple rasam and vaangi bhaaji
Aai’s vange chi bhajee ( or something close to it )- roast and grind dhania seeds 3tbsp, jeera 1tbsp, groundnut pd 1tbsp, sesame seeds 1tbsp, kaju 1tbsp, coconut 1tbsp, red chillies. Mix well with finely chopped onions,coriander, salt sugar, haldi, chilli pd, garam masala or good masala. Stuff this powder into slit brinjals. Heat generousContinue reading “Pineapple rasam and vaangi bhaaji”
Quick bisi bele bhaath
Best soul satisfying mid week dinner ( 10mins )BISI BELE BHAAT Mark Twain- name the greatest inventor of all time: Accident!!! Recipe-Left over dalLeft over riceGheeCooked veg optionalBisi bele bhaat powderTamarind pulpJaggeryTadkaHandful of roast cashews and groundnuts Method- mix dal and rice well (with your hands if possible), add a big dollop of ghee, aContinue reading “Quick bisi bele bhaath”
Tortilla soup
Jhatpat mexican tortilla soup- A super easy, weekday meal to keep your calories and increasing waist line in control ( Aditi Gupte boss, aapka hukm sar aankhon par) Heat oil, add garlic and chopped red onion , sauteChopped winter vegetables ( I added sweet potato, butternut squash, parsnip) go in next.Can of marrowfat peas orContinue reading “Tortilla soup”
Banana cake
Rule of 2 & 1/2 : Quickie banana cakeAlways hated the idea of measuring while making anything! Not one to stick to rule when it comes to cooking. So this is an absolute delight in weekend mornings…I call it the rule of 2&1/2 cake2 bananas2 eggs1/2 cup butter1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup self raising flour1/2 tspContinue reading “Banana cake”
Karela, will eat, won’t eat?
Supriya Dharmadhikari ‘s karela fry- I have always disliked bitter gourd with a passion!!! Reminded me of childhood tantrums and fights with mum for hours! However this is ‘the’ karela dish that even a total anti-karela person has fallen in love with!Recipe:Karela cut, scoop insides and boil with some imli till just soft.Take out, sqeezeContinue reading “Karela, will eat, won’t eat?”
Dhaba chicken
So, to continue inundating cooks forum with food made when you have nothing else to do 😂😂😂, here is an easy peasy DHABA STYLE Chicken made by Shreeram Deshpande Recipe –Oil heated 3 Tbsp,Chicken 1 kg stir fry till it starts changing colour,Ginger paste 1 Tbsp and Garlic paste 1 Tbsp, Stir fry to loseContinue reading “Dhaba chicken”
Mango mishti dohi….
Mango mishthi dohi ( adapted from Kalpa Sundar recipe )The first time I had this piece of heaven, I was hooked! And anything goes with mango, so mango mishthi dohi it was!Very easy recipe, done in less than10 mins..Recipe:Greek yoghurt -one potCondensed milk-1 tinMango pulp-same as condensed milkElaichi pd pinch Mix all ingredients.Steam in aContinue reading “Mango mishti dohi….”
Home made carbonara….. Really!!!!
Carbonara sauce- home made (you need only eggs and cheese)! How many of you buy your pasta sauce?Honest confession – have always bought pasta sauce rather than make it fresh…. Eeks, I how I don’t get kicked out of this group! Yesterday, Varun taught me how to make easy sauce at home with just eggsContinue reading “Home made carbonara….. Really!!!!”
Crispy chicken and Captain Ri….
Spicy garlic chicken – Korean fried chickenKorean is the new kid on the block for me, ever since Captain Ri took my heart away 😍😍 ( well, if you have not watched Crashlanding on Netflix, your reading this is not worth it!!! ♥️♥️).Anyway, started looking up Korean delicacies and this is similar to what weContinue reading “Crispy chicken and Captain Ri….”
To my Kids with Love 