Catfish is one of the most commonly eaten fish in my household, along with salmon. I usually pan fry it with some simple spices but this time I decided to make it into a Karahi style gravy/curry. Catfish has a mild taste without any ‘fishy’ smell and thus lends itself well to recipes containing aromatic […]
Pasta has got to be one of the easiest and most versatile dishes out there. Like many dishes from other cuisines, I gave it an Indian twist to come up with this Chicken Keema Pasta many years ago. Over the years this desi -style pasta has become a family favorite. The meat sauce is basically […]
Fall was my favorite time of the year in Canada. It was a lovely feeling to wake up one fine morning and witness the gorgeous colors of fall right outside my window. I get a tad bit jealous every time I see my Canadian friends posting lovely pictures of fall on social media. Here in […]
When Amanda who blogs at Maroc Mama announced her ‘Around the Muslim World’ recipe post series for Ramadan, I immediately became interested in it as I love learning all about different cultures. However, I was a bit disappointed to see that India was not in the list of countries for which bloggers were invited to submit […]
A couple of months ago I had posted a recipe for Ricotta Pound Cake after which I received an offer from Tre Stelle to participate in the melt Magazine Blogger Recipe Challenge. I was asked to submit a main course recipe using Traditional Tre Stelle Ricotta Cheese as the main ingredient. I submitted this recipe for Ricotta […]
It was indeed an honour for me when Ainy of Ainy Cooks requested me to write a guest post for her lovely blog . I decided to share this Low-fat, Creamy Chicken Curry which has become my go-to recipe for Chicken Curry lately. Low- fat and creamy might sound like an oxymoron but the fact is that it’s indeed […]
Low- fat and creamy might sound like an oxymoron but the fact is that it’s indeed possible to attain a rich tasting, smooth gravy without using ingredients like cream, butter, nuts or coconut. This recipe uses low-fat yogurt and caramelized onions for the gravy. The key to attaining the rich taste in this recipe lies in […]
Sardines ( also known as pilchards ) are said to be one of the world’s healthiest foods since they are loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, iron, phosphorus as well as a host of other key vitamins and minerals. They contain virtually no mercury, thus making them one of the safest […]
Eid ul Adha wishes to everyone across the globe. We celebrated Eid ul Adha today at our family home in Houston with all the traditional fanfare – Eid salah in the morning followed by the ritual sacrifice at a friend’s ranch , visiting friends, exchanging gifts……… phew, it’s been a hectic day. Today I […]
Like in most Indian households, rice is one of the staple dishes on our dinner table . I’m always looking out for simple ways to bring some variety to rice dishes, especially as accompaniments to curries. This aromatic mint pulao is extremely simple to make and uses very basic ingredients. This time I cooked it […]