Besan Ladoo
For any occasion, whether it is Diwali, Rakhsa Bhandhan (Raki Time) or Parsi mithu monu. These besan ladoo are so easy to make. I used to make them at 7 years of age playing with my friend.
View ArticleTurkey Day Candy
Edible Candy Turkeys You will need: Bag of Candy Corn Cupcake containers Blanched Almonds for garnish Reeses Peanut Butter Cups Oreo Cookies with thick cream center Chocolate covered Raisins Assemble:...
View ArticleHappy Diwali and a very prosperous New Year
Diwali is the Indian “festival of lights”—a holiday that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on October 24. Though technically religious, it’s also become a...
View ArticleA BIG thank you to FEZANA
A BIG thank you to FEZANA for honouring me with this FEZANA JOURNAL Article in the summer 2023 issue. FEZANA JOURNAL is a great resource on the Zoroastrian Arts, Heritage, History and latest news....
View ArticleAvacado Omelet
1 avacado cut and crushed into small pieces 2 eggs 1/2 tomato sliced 1 scallion diced 1/2 cup cheese grated 1 tsp ghee salt and pepper to taste See Video for making it.
View ArticleShab-e Yalda: When Light Shines and Goodness Prevails
Yalda on December 21 is celebrated in many parts of the world. Eating watermelon in the winter is believed to keep you healthy in the new year. Watermelon seeds are one of the items in the health food...
View ArticleLagan nu Custard
Chef Niru Gupta It’s the Parsi version of the Creme Brulee and is essentially a bake of milk, eggs and cardamom. ‘Lagan-Nu-Custard’ is a Parsi dessert prepared during weddings. The name itself means...
View ArticleBarley
Barley is good for constipation, cancer, kidney stones and cholesterol. Many Parsi Cuisine foods have barley flour and barley seeds. Recipe for Barley Water
View ArticlePersian Tea (Chai)
England isn’t the only place where you can find a great cup of tea that’s both flavorful and comforting and that pairs perfectly well with scones or biscottis—it is a favored hot beverage in many...
View ArticleRussian Pattice
Russian Pattice by Anahita Ghista(makes around 60 balls ) 8-10 medium Chicken thighs(with skin and bone)1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1 1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepperSalt to taste 3/4 cup of milk2 big...
View ArticleChicken Mahivalla / Chicken in Cream
A Parsi Baked Dish Chicken Mahivalla / Chicken in Cream INGREDIENTS 200 grms almonds, blanch, slice and fried 200 grms raisins 750 grms onions, slice fine, fry golden brown 12 green chilies, finely...
View ArticleCharoli Nuts
What is Charoli? Hindi: चारोली; also called chironji, Hindi: चिरौन्जी) Marathi: चारोळी; Charoli are seeds of Buchanania lanzan and used as a cooking nuts primarily in India. Recipe: Lagan nu Custard
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