Agarni / Agharni Lavda ( Homemade in USA )
By Rita Kapadia Recipe for Agarni Ladva Boondi: 2 1/2 cups gram flour (not superfine variety) 500 ml. milk (optional to remove sugar impurity) 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder 3 cups ghee for deep frying 2...
View ArticleGor Papri a treat for Makar Shakranti
Kite flying and Makar Shakranti greetings! May your kites fly high and never get cut! A treat of gor papri made by a parsi lady.
View ArticleAn ancient and original treat – Gor Papri
Kudos to Villy Divecha who made it recently! Recipe by Shirin Byramji Gor Papri was made by parsi grandmothers who had a sweet tooth. It is a good treat for nursing mothers to have while breast...
View ArticleEasy Creamy Coconut Delight or Parsi Kopra Pak
This Koprapak (1 lb for $7) is available from Roshan Rivetna in Chicago, USA. For more details go to http://www.parsicuisine.com/parsimithaishop/ Ingredients: 1 cup coconut, grated. (frozen grated...
View ArticleJardalu Chicken
1/2 lb Chicken thighs cut into small bite size pieces2 Onions finely sliced3 tsps ginger garlic paste1/4 tsp caraway seeds1/2 tsp Mace / JaventriSalt to taste2 tbsp Canola Oil10 Jardalu (dried...
View ArticleJamva Chaloji – come eat !
Reservations at the 101 Table parsi feast Menu at Surat, Gujarat, India. #SuratMarriott hotel ParsiCuisine.com Indian American Cuisine
View ArticleSali Par Edu (Eggs with shredded fried potatoes)
Grated deep fried potatoes topped with eggs, sunny side up. An easy to make Parsi breakfast dish. by Chef Dharmendar, Mocha, New Delhi Ingredients 3 eggs2 tsp olive oil4 Tbsp Sali (Sali is available...
View ArticleHilsa Fish is a Salmon ?
About Ilish Ilish, or Hilsa Fish is the national fish of Bangladesh and the state fish of West Bengal, India. This fish contributes to about 12% of the total fish production and about 1.15% of GDP in...
View ArticleBesan 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 ArticleWhite Pumpkin Preserve “Kohra no Murambo”
An old parsi favorite, White Pumpkin Preserve “Kohra no Murambo”. Saw the white pumpkin today at the garden center in Home Depot !!! Murambo goes with toast (burnt or lightly toasted), Fried eggs...
View ArticleKumas: A unique almond cake
by Rita Jamshed Kapadia Also spelt as Kumas Rita enjoys seeing people cook along and taste the food right away. Sharing recipes, stories, tips and caring was never so enjoyable! Living in Carlisle,...
View ArticleDusshera, Dasara or Dashain
dussehra. Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami, Dasara, or Dashain) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is a gazetted holiday in India, which is marked on the 10th day of the...
View ArticleA Parsi Story: Sugar in the Milk
I would like to take you on a journey into the culture, and nuances of the Parsi Cuisine of India. I would like to present to you the famous Story of Parsi immigration (into India) and their welcome...
View ArticleFood and Wine
Welcome to My Parsi Party Parsis revel in their reputation as hedonistic gourmands. Every gathering, celebration, religious occasion, and even loss is marked by food. Writer Sabrina Medora shares...
View ArticleHoney Cake
Honey Cake Ingredients1 1/2 cup Plain flour 1/2 cup Butter 1/4th cup Oil 3/4 cup Sugar powder 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder 1/4 tsp Salt 1/4 cup Milk 1 1/2 tb sp. Vanilla essence 3 Eggs For Honey syrup 1/4...
View ArticlePastry filled with Cream or Malai Khaaja
Malai Khaaja are a treat in India, missing these in USA, I made these and they are slightly different, but they do satisfy the malai khaaja craving! Recipe with Puff Pastry Ingredients 1 heavy...
View ArticleAmul Pays Tribute To “Dynamic Businessman” Cyrus Mistry
The sudden death of former Tata Group Chairman Cyrus Mistry has left everyone in shock. He was killed in a road accident after his Mercedes car hit a divider in Maharashtra’s Palghar district on...
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