Tag Archives: winter

Mulor shaak – Radish greens

Posted on October 29, 2016 by andy

Winter in tropics means an immense variety of leafy green vegetables along with innumerable fruits and other vegetables ❤️ And sometimes a simple meal is all I crave 😉 Mulor shaak is a winter special and almost a delicacy.  Every … Continue reading →

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Fish Rezala

Posted on November 13, 2015 by andy

I get so happy during winters ❤ 😉 Crazy ? Yeah, sort of 😛 But then residing in a hot tropical country, we highly appreciate the short winter months. Something to look forward to the entire summer. Winters also ensures … Continue reading →

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Crispy potatoes

Posted on February 14, 2015 by andy

Potatoes, the universal favorite 😀 This is a cheat recipe 😉 and goes well with chapatis, pooris and paranthas. Potatoes start tasting sweeter during the summers due to its’ long stay in the cold storage 😛 So I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Stir fried french beans

Posted on February 14, 2015 by andy

French beans have nothing french in it 😉 because it is a widely cultivated green bean or string bean in India. May be their beany ancestors came from Europe, though am not sure. 😛 Whatever it might have been in … Continue reading →

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Winter Platter 5 – Stir fried french beans, Crispy potatoes, Dal shedho, Plain parantha and natal plum pickle

Posted on February 14, 2015 by andy

My 200th post !!! Phewww !!!! 😉 As winter winds up, it ushers in the spring 🙂 Time to wind up the platter series. This is the second -last installment for this winter. Presenting the Winter Platter 5 with Stir … Continue reading →

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Matar ke chilke ki sabzi – Pea shells stir fry

Posted on February 10, 2015 by andy

I promised, I will be creating some popular and off -the -beaten- track recipes, before the winter winds up. 😉 Today it is the latter option. Here I am with a uniquely rustic recipe of creating something lip -smacking with … Continue reading →

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Matar paneer – Peas and Cottage cheese in gravy

Posted on February 8, 2015 by andy

Soon the fresh green peas will vanish from the markets Winters is the best time to enjoy a variety of vegetables, in a tropical country like India. Cooking is a delight during this season, so is eating 😉 Before Some … Continue reading →

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Amle ka achaar – Indian gooseberry pickle

Posted on February 7, 2015 by andy

Amla or Amlaki literally means ‘sustainers’. The Indian gooseberry are available in plenty during the winter months. They are not a favorite fruit because of it’s tangy taste, but comes packed with a long list of health benefits. This fruit … Continue reading →

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Chicken Rezala

Posted on February 1, 2015 by andy

Chicken rezala, the name breathes of Nawabi food. Rich, creamy and flavorful. It is laborious, time consuming with a fabulous end result. Mughals not only left their mark on our landscape, but also in our food, language and culture. The … Continue reading →

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Fenugreek Salad

Posted on January 27, 2015 by andy

Fenugreek, an excellent remedy for lowering cholesterol and blood sugar, treating skin inflammations and good for lactating mothers. Moderation is the keyword to good living. Fenugreek does have a few side effects, if consumed or used irrationally. Fenugreek seeds and … Continue reading →

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