Cardamom is one spice that I am becoming used to.Until a few months back,I could not stand the aroma of this wonderful spice.That is not a good thing you know,especially when you are attending some function or wedding or during festivals at home,it is so embarrassing to say no to a delicacy just because it…
Gajar ka dhoodh
Gajar ka dhoodh is a delicious blend of carrots,almonds,milk,condensed milk with a hint of spices-cardamom and saffron. Gajar ka dhodh reminds me of my aunt who used to prepare this for my cousin and me.I used to spend my winter vacation with my aunts family and they would spend the summer vacations with us.It used…
Brown rice phirni
With every home filled with people in gorgeous dresses,tons of sweets and savories and of course the lights and sounds of crackers and fireworks,brightly lit homes[Wondering why?-Its Diwali-The festival of lights, in India] here is an easy breezy dessert that you can prepare today or just about any day… This is another recipe that was…
The tale of two cakes….
More than a year ago,when I was looking for an egg-less cake recipe,I came across Vandhana’s Egg-less microwave chocolate cake recipe and decided to make it as she had mentioned it would take just 7 minutes to bake it!!! I put together the ingredients[I just made a small addition of a tablespoon of chopped cashews]…
How To Dry Curry Leaves In The Microwave
When hubby visited an Indian store a few days ago,he got me a pack of curry leaves,dried one that is, and I almost fainted when I saw the price tag.100grams of dried curry leaves cost 15 RMB!!! I recollected the curry leaf trees in mom’s backyard.Any time mom wants them for a dish,she would go…