Two years ago when we came to know that we had to settle abroad, I frantically started collecting recipes that use microwave, for I was not sure how long it would take to get a gas connection in a foreign land. I painstakingly wrote down recipes from all courses and from various cuisines and cookbooks.…
Cucumber! There is a debate if it is a fruit or a vegetable but since it has seeds to reproduce, it is placed under fruits [technically] but due to its usage, it is classified under vegetables. Cucumber is a dieters dream as it has very few calories [around 13 calories/100grams] yet it provides several nutrients.…
This is a simple stir fry that is bound to add color and flavor to your palette. You need: 1. Purple cabbage – 1 cup, shredded2. Coconut – 2 tablespoons, grated3. Onion – 1 small, finely chopped4. Salt to taste5. Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon Seasoning: 1. Mustard – 1/2 a teaspoon2. Jeera/cumin seeds –…
Yesterday I was in no mood to eat the spicy mushroom gravy and the mixed veggie curry which I had prepared and I wanted something different-something that I have not tasted so far. I wanted to cook something nice, browsed a few blogs that are regularly visited and came to Sig’s-Live to Eat blog. As…
Aqua Fresca – A refreshing watermelon drink from Mexico! Aqua fresca/Aguas de frutas literally means fresh/fruit water and they are a real treat in summer. Very less work but high benefits are guaranteed with this drink. Watermelon is overflowing in street carts and I made this often not only to quench the thirst but also…
