WATCH THE VIDEO This baked donut recipe doesn’t call for yeast. It doesn’t require any kneading. Like I said – easy and quick! All you need is few basic ingredients, mixing bowl, a whisk, rubber spatula and a donut pan. It other words it’s can also be called cake donut. But the texture comes out very close to yeast donut. What ingredients are needed to prepare the Baked Donuts? FlourSugarBaking powderButterMilkEggSalt...
Black Forest gâteau or Black Forest cake Growing up, this was the only variety of cake I liked from a café. The feel of the cold whipped cream with the sponge chocolate cake was priceless. Believe it or not we cousins used to fight over those overly sweet Maraschino cherries! A delicious cake such as Chocolate with cherry cake calls for real cherries and not some artificial flavored. My version of Black Forest Cake is not the authentic German Black Forest Cake which is incomplete without kirsh (clear colorless brandy)!...
My family eats vegetarian dishes most days, and once a week I make chicken. I often restrict that for weekends, but my bong taste bud craves non veg suddenly in the middle of a busy week. On those days, I reach out for this Boneless Chicken Curry. What kind of Chicken for Boneless Chicken Curry ? For the Boneless chicken curry, I prefer using chicken thigh. I always prefer chicken thigh when it comes to using boneless chicken....
Brussels Sprouts Potato Stir Fried I love roasted Brussels Sprouts and that is what I often make. But this Bengali take on Brussels Sprouts is super quick, and is my current favorite. It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare the dish and it’s absolutely fuss free. We didn’t grow up eating Brussels Sprouts. It’s not available in India, may be now you can find in gourmet stores. When I came across this veggie several years ago, I instantly thought it’s some version of mini cabbage....
When it comes to fried rice, I like it spicy and so, I went with a quick spicy sauce. There was some left-over roasted chicken that went in along with some button mushrooms. All these together along with a boatload of garlic, the taste was delicious and we went for second servings without any guilt. 4 ingredients sauce: Sambal Onek Chili SauceDark Soya SauceFresh Lemon JuiceFreshly Cracked Black Pepper...
This recipe of Chana Masala will not give the authentic flavor of Punjabi Chole Masale as I might have skipped a few spices or steps. But this chana masala is just as tasty, and don’t miss the dagar phool ghee tadka at the end for that boost of aroma. Ingredients you need Chickpea - We often prefer dried beans to canned beans. Using canned chickpea will definitely fasten the process, but I feel the flavor is best when you used dried chickpea....
Chenna Kaju Palak Chef Todiwala made the croquettes with boiled potatoes and stuffed the cheese with nut mixture. I am definitely going to try that next time. I am sure that it will make for a great appetizer with a dip. T his time, I just wanted to go with fresh cheese dumplings. Also, he used assorted nuts but I went with just cashew. This dish can easily be prepared with store bought paneer....
To my surprise, what medicine couldn’t do in 6 months, regular intake of few dried figs did in 1 month. I started feeling better. Since then, I never stopped eating this gorgeous dry fruit. I never found fresh figs in Bangalore or may be I didn’t know where to look for it. So, I am yet to try the fresh figs and I know I will like them too.. Maybe more than the dried ones 🙂...
Homemade Everything Bagel Crackers are so easy to make that once you get the hang of it, you will make it on repeat. The Everything Bagel topping is something I like a lot. I don’t bake bagel at home, but I use the topping on bread, on avocado toast, and sometimes on salad too. The crunch it gives is so tasty! What ingredients are added to make the Everything Bagel Crackers?...
I can eat eggs every day, probably my favorite protein. Frittata is a great blank canvas to add flavors and texture. It makes a fantastic meal option for busy days and a great option for weekend brunch too. Garlic Chive Frittata This garlic chive frittata comes out creamy custard like. You can even call it no-crust Garlic Chive Quiché. I kept the frittata fairly simple with just onion and garlic chives with some herbs....
What is Kosha Mangsho? Kosha Mangsho is a quintessential Bengali rich goat meat curry. Mangsho means meat and the term kosha comes from the word koshano, which means to slow cook in spices with minimal water so to create a spice coated velvety gravy. Rich spiced gravy with juicy tender goat meat, this is every Bengali’s favorite Sunday meal! This dish is a Bengali delicacy that is often enjoyed with sweet saffron infused rice or with luchi (fried mini flat bread)....
If you are someone who doesn’t like okra because of its slimy texture, you definitely should give this dish a try. It will change your mind and make you eat more okra. Air Fried Kurkuri Bhindi I made this Kurkuri Bhindi for the first time when I was writing my cookbook. The recipe in my book calls for frying the spice coated okra. And while I absolutely love deep fried occasionally, on a regular basis, we need to find a healthier option....
Lemongrass Basil Spritzer I had first made Lemongrass Basil Spritzer in 2013 and today when I made it again, I felt the need to give this old post and uplift with better photos. Back in Spring my friend gave me a lemon grass plant and all these while I let it grow as I was worried if it will even survive. As of today, it’s growing wild, and I have started to use the leaves to make my tea....
Namak Pare or Nimki? As a kid, I would always help Mom making Nimki. Yes, that’s what we call it in Bengali. She would let me slice the rolled dough into small rhombus shapes. A very small contribution, which undoubtedly felt like a big deal! Occasionally, she would allow me to slice the last rolled dough in whatever shape I wanted. These savory fried crackers are such a simple treat and yet, a tricky one to get that perfect crisp texture....
It doesn’t rely on heavy cream or butter or even garam masala. With just a few basic spices, this Patla Murgi jhol with steamed white rice and squeeze of lemon juice is ultimate satisfaction dinner idea. Ingredients you need for Patla Murgi Jhol Chicken curry cut - When I say curry cut, I mean chicken pieces that are cut into small pieces. Skin removed. The pieces are a mix of with bones and boneless chicken pieces....
I didn’t grow up eating or baking pie. But staying in US, got me into the practice of baking pie during holiday season. And since my husband is a big fan of pie, especially pumpkin pie. I had to perfect it. Making pie is extremely satisfying and if you get daunted with the whole idea, then watching the video will definitely help. A lot of recipe calls for a mix of both butter and shortening....
Rasam, also called “charu” or “saaru,” is a South Indian soup traditionally prepared with tamarind juice, tomatoes, and a blend of spices. With steamed warm rice and crunchy papadam, it makes a satisfying lunch. What is Raw Mango Rasam? Raw mangoes, with their distinct sourness, add a refreshing sharpness to the rasam. It acts a substitute to tomatoes. Packed with vitamin C, raw mango makes it an excellent choice for a healthful meal....
I am a big fan of Asian flavors, like chili oil, kimchi and Gochujang. Gochujang and Chili oil together is so amazing on any protein or card. You can toss this same sauce that I showed here with air fried tofu or even cauliflower. Ingredients for Spicy Gochujang Pasta Chili Oil - You can use store bought chili oil, but I will highly recommend trying my homemade version, which is packed with flavors....
What is Vada Pav? Vada pav consists of a deep-fried potato fritter, called a vada, sandwiched between a soft bread roll, called a pav. The vada is made from mashed potatoes that are seasoned with spices such as mustard seeds, turmeric, and cumin, and then dipped in a batter made from gram flour (besan) and deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. Vada pav is often accompanied by fried green chilies or a side of fried salted green chilies, and is a filling and affordable snack that can be found at street stalls and fast food restaurants throughout the state....
How is Bengali Ghee different from others? Bengali ghee is more caramelized, which gives it a beautiful light brown shade. In Kolkata, a famous brand is called “Jharna ghee” that I have started seeing here in Bay Area too in few Indian stores. I grew up eating homemade ghee, but then when I moved out I was dependent mostly on store bought ghee. I started making ghee at home roughly 10 years back when I became a Mom and once I tasted that, I once again stopped using store bought ghee....
