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This Ice Cream was not really planned. I had a little bit of Nutella at the bottom of the container that needed to be finished and a handful of dark chocolate chips. Adding the cookies was a last-minute thought and it worked out perfectly. It added a beautiful texture to the creamy ice cream. Flavor Balance It’s extremely important for Chocolate Ice Cream to have a good balance of sweetness so that it’s doesn’t taste too sweet....
Melting in mouth flavor packed filling with the flaky crust, this Pumpkin Pie – the old fashion way, is the best Thanksgiving dessert. This recipe makes a small 8-inch Pumpkin Pie which is best for a small family, but then it won’t last long, especially if you top it with some pumpkin spiced whipped cream. Good Old Fashion Pumpkin Pie My husband is a big fan of pumpkin desserts, and Pumpkin pie tops the list....
What is Rui fish? “Rui” fish, also known as Rohu, is a species of freshwater fish. You can commonly find in rivers, lakes, and ponds across the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the rivers of Bangladesh and India. It is characterized by its firm texture, mild flavor, and ability to absorb spices and flavors well during cooking. Most Bengali dishes don’t call for a very long list of spices, and this particular fish curry is no different....
Couple months back, I saw this chef preparing a fish sauce with ginger and lemon juice blended together in one of the cooking shows. The chef used sole fish and it was a very simple meal. It looked too good and got me inspired. I started to visualize a vibrant looking dish with shrimp and mushroom in it. The idea stayed with me for a long time until few weeks back, when I finally decided to give it a go....
In between all this, Arvind is showing some fake joy towards it. He seems to be enjoying the noiselessness in the house and that, according to him, is a rare situation. Wait till I get healthier, I will tell him tall tales all-day long (wink wink)! Well, truth being told, he pampers me a lot and takes extremely good care. If only he could prepare my mom’s fish curry. Now, that’s an interesting thought to discuss with him....
What you need to prepare Aam Papad? Just 2 ingredients: Mango PulpSugar I keep aam papad plain so all I can taste is mango. But, you can add cardamom powder for flavor and some saffron threads for color. Use Store bought Mango Puree Mangoes are out of season so, I made these Aam Papad rolls using a store-bought Mango Pulp Puree. And this particular store-bought mango puree is the best I have tasted....
Basanti Pulao is fluffy, aromatic, sweetened with sugar, studded with cashew, raisins and cooked with ghee. It’s a special occasion rice dish and the mild sweetness pairs perfectly alongside a spicy curry. Bansanti Pulao is often referred to as mishti pulao. Gobindo Bhog for Basanti Pulao In Bengali cuisine, typically all special rice dishes are prepared using Gobindo Bhog Rice Grain. It’s a special variety of short grain rice that a perfumy aroma even when you sniff it raw....
Having some leftover rice always comes so handy on weekdays. I love making Kimchi fried rice or the Bengali fried rice that I love pairing with mutton curry. Rice can be transformed to so many delicious dishes. Fried rice has been my go to for ages now. What is Burnt Garlic Fried Rice? If you are unaware of Indo-Chinese Cuisine, this dish might sound bizarre to you. How can anything burnt taste good?...
Coconut Chia Granola Parfait There are three components in this Coconut Chia Granola Parfait. And you cannot make everything just before serving. You just need a little planning but absolutely no effort. The three main components of this breakfast parfait Chia seeds, as we all know, are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, iron, antioxidants and calcium. The chia pudding, on its own, is such a great treat....
Several months back, I read this article, which had a quiz to evaluate how good is your taste bud. One of the questions in the quiz was about adding pineapple in a pizza. I guess Italians don’t really like the idea but our palate sure does enjoy it. Coincidently, I was answering those questions and prepping our pizza dinner at the same time. And the funny part is that I was topping the pizza with pineapple and paneer....
What is Laal Maas ? Laal meaning Red and Maas meaning Meat, the name literary translates to Red Meat. Laal Maas is a rich mutton curry or goat curry filled with earthy flavors that can warm you inside out. The color is fiery red and the taste is extremely unique which comes from the usage of Mathania chili. This particular chili is difficult to source and a good substitute is Kashmiri red chili....
Lau Chingri is a light summer meal as bottle gourd has high water content making it easy to digest, keeping your tummy calm during peak summer days. Ingredients for Lau Chingri Bottle Gourd - Get the tender quality, so it cooks faster and doesn’t have big seeds in the center. If you can’t find the tender ones, and you decide to use the bigger variety, then make sure you discard the big seeds from the center....
Couple of weeks back, when I baked Ciabatta, I felt like repeating the mushroom and sausage dish once again but with a lot more broth. Crusty bread with flavor packed broth is a perfectly delicious combination, especially when it’s raining outside and you crave for something hearty. This time, I used white wine instead of red wine, which I think is a much better choice because the color turns out gorgeous when the mushrooms and sausages caramelize in butter....
Chocolate cake was all I used to bake at one point of time. Then I met Arvind, who loves to eat chocolate any day, any time but dislikes chocolate cake. Funny thing is, I am just the opposite. Huh! Anyway, so that morning without giving any second thought, I baked the cake even before I prepared lunch for us. What can I say, craziness bombarded out of nowhere and I played along with it....
How to make Yogurt Honey Panna Cotta? It’s quick, easy and so effortless. Of course, you need at least 4 hours the panna cotta to set. I used gelatin, but you can use agar-agar instead to keep it vegetarian. Use the same portion that I have mentioned in the recipe below.You can replace heavy cream with coconut cream or almond cream if you like.I use thick Greek yogurt. If you can’t find thick yogurt, strain any yogurt you have in a muslin cloth to take out as much water as possible....
Now, you got have to have some salad as part of the meal. I didn’t gave much thought to it earlier or else, I wouldn’t have forgotten to get some carrots and lettuce. So, here comes my most simple zucchini and tomato salad tossed in a simple dressing! I’m linking this up with the Hearth ’n’ Soul Blog Hop.
I don’t have a lot to say about this dish. Neither did I grew up eating asparagus nor my Mom ever made gratin. It’s a dish that I learnt to prepare over a period of time and absolutely love it. It is just a comforting flavorful meal that can either work as a center piece for an elaborate party or a casual weeknight family dinner. The key, of course, is to get the fresh and best quality seasonal asparagus....
Banana Nutella Cake With a cup of tea, a slice of the Banana Nutella cake and a book that has been waiting for me to open the dog-eared page and continue reading. This lockdown situation has been a complete mix of mostly hectic and occasionally slow. We are having a lot of family time and it has completely taken away my ‘me time’. Thank god for my love for baking; a cake or a rustic bread is happening quite often to keep me sane....
The very first time I tried cooking chicken red wine was probably 10 years back and around that time, I didn’t even know the French dish, Coq au Vin. I first learnt the name when I cooked the same dish once again few years back for a friend. My recipe of Chicken in Red Wine Sauce is very similar to French Coq au Vin except for few minor changes....
