Call them Dim sums, call them Momos or call them dumplings– it’s one and the same thing! In India, we stick to the Tibetan term Momos and it is a wildly popular street-food in most cities. Here, I am using the Chinese term- ‘Dim sum’, simply as it is more universally recognized. Steamed food is…
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Super-fun Mini Cajun-Chicken wraps with home-made Spinach Tortillas!
Call it a roll, call it a wrap, call it a frankie (Indian street-food term) or cut them into three portions like I did, and call them ‘Mini Cajun chicken wraps’. What’s in the name? That which you call a ‘Roll’, by any other name would taste just as delicious! When we came abroad for…
Luscious Veggie Bolognese Tagliatelle pasta!
I know! I know! I knowwww!!! I do know that traditionally, Bolognese or Ragu is supposed to be meat-based….but see, the thing is, that I don’t eat beef or pork! So, what if I substitute the minced beef with loads of veggies and let the recipe for a bolognese sauce remain as it is…eh?? I…
Spicy & Flavorful Bombay Masala Sandwich!
If you are from Mumbai, there are around 99% chances that this is one of your favorite snacks! Bombay, one of the most populous cities of the world and the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra, was re-named as Mumbai in the year 1995. Even though decades have passed since that time, still there…
Mexican signature dish: Chicken Enchilada Bites with home-made sauce!
The best thing about having a food blog is that you are constantly looking for new recipes that you want to try out next! It is obvious that you will be trying out recipes that you and your family enjoy the most. For instance, I was recently obsessed with trying out Italian recipes, especially pasta and various sauces,…
Crunchy & Aromatic Basil Pesto Pasta!
Who doesn’t love Pasta? I will be forever thankful to Italy, for bringing these pretty shapes of awesomeness in our lives. I love all types of pasta- spaghetti, penne, tagliatelle, ravioli, carbonara, bolognese, pesto….all of it! My husband, on the other hand, who is the staunch lover of ‘ghar ka khana’ (home-cooked Indian food), is…
Scrumptious Vegetable Seekh kebabs
Kebabs are usually associated with seasoned minced meat but it is not necessary that they be limited only to non-vegetarian menus. Made with the goodness of ample of vegetables, this version of seekh kebabs is a favourite at my home! Now, a tip- most of the recipes call for roasting gram flour (besan) along with…
Mumbai-special: Tasty Tomato Pilao
For many days, I was itching to try a new rice variation, other than your regular vegetable pilao, fried rice or the biryani ranges. I was scanning the internet for that perfect recipe all day and chanced upon this one about 10 minutes before I was supposed to kick-start dinner. When I read the recipe,…
Healthy Moong-dal Cheela (Green lentil crepes)
Moong dal ‘cheela’ or ‘dosa’ is a thin, crisp savory crepe/pancake which is made with soaked and grounded green lentils. It is much healthier, easier and faster to prepare than your traditional south-indian dosa and is a breakfast option that is both filling and delicious. For me, it’s perfect to whip up on weekday mornings, when hubby is in…
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