Surti Papri (from cookbook)
Surti Papri Chicken, Mutton or Lamb (Vegetarians can leave the meat out) Ingredients: 2 lbs papri (surti Papri can be found in Indian Grocery Stores. Threaded and broken into 1 inch long pieces) 1 lb...
View ArticleHot Chillies and Peppers, what is the “Bhut Jalokia”?
Did you know the indian “Bhut Jalokia” Chilli is sold in the USA to make hot sauces in gourmet food stores? Hot peppers are terrific way to spice up any dish. However some are sweet and some are hot....
View ArticleChicken Kheema Rolls
by Thrity Yazdi Tantra Make Jamshed’s khaato mithho spicy chicken kheemo (click for recipe) Add vinegar, Jaggery, kismis (raisins) and cashew nuts to Kheemo for extra flavor. Make it dry (without...
View ArticleJamshed’s Kheemo (from cookbook)
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 lb mince, chicken, mutton or beef 2 large onions, sliced tsp chili powder 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp cumin seed 1 tsp salt 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1...
View ArticleLagan nu Custard (from cookbook)
Lagan nu Custard is made with eggs and is delicious! Recipe from my mother Parin Homi Munshi Ingredients: 6 cups milk or heavy cream 1 slice bread 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence 3 tsp Charoli...
View ArticleNew features
Dear members, Hope all is well. We have some new features on the blog. 1. Password protection is no more !!! 2. Translation is available and you can now read the blog in Hindi, Gujarati, German, French...
View ArticleTari Ni Kudhi and getting a kick out of toddy !
Tari Ni Kudhi Recipe Ingredients 750 ml fresh toddy 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp Dhansak masala powder 1 tbsp gram flour Salt to taste 1 tbsp pure ghee Chop: 2 onions 3 green chillies, seeded 1 tbsp...
View ArticleDoodh Na Puff (Milk froth)
Doodh Na Puff (Milk froth) This delicious and nutritious drink is traditionally made in the winter. Fresh milk is used and to cool the milk, it was put out on an open terrace or flat roof overnight....
View ArticleKaty Dalal Cookbooks: “Jamva Chaloji”,”Seafood Fiesta” and “Vitality” (a book...
Archaeology and Catering:The Dalal Family Came to know a lovely couple,the Dalals through friends.Kurush Dalal is an archaeologist and a caterer(and a humorous and jolly guy,quite evident from the...
View ArticlePearline Beach Resort on Dahanu’s Seaface
Recently I had a wonderful experience and was fortunate to have spent a night in Dahanu. If you are visiting Dahanu or Gholvad, do go and stay with Parivaz and Ronnie Irani at their charming little...
View ArticleQuickie Date & Coconut Sweet
Quickie Date & Coconut Sweet Servings: 10 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 2 cups nuts 20 pitted dates 3/4 cup dried, unsweetened coconut 2-3 teaspoons coconut oil Method Place your nuts in...
View ArticleAlmond Milk / Badam Milk (from cookbook)
Happy Diwali ! Almond Milk / Badam Milk for your Diwali guests? Badam Milk (Badam Kheer) Badam kheer is one of the most famous drinks in India. Kheer is anything made of milk. Soak almonds or badam in...
View ArticlePickled Cranberry Apple Sauce
Pickled Cranberry Apple Sauce Ingredients: For the pickled cranberries: 1 cup cranberries 1 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup salt Combine Cranberries, White Vinegar and salt in a glass bottle. Cover and...
View ArticleNew Cookbook: “Spice up your Celebration” by Peri Avari
Indian inspired recipes for your occasions, holidays and entertaining. ‘SPICE UP YOUR CELEBRATION’ by Peri Avari While Sanskrit phrases are not really my expertise, ‘Atithi Devo Bhavah’ has long been...
View ArticleEvolution of Cooking and a Foreword by my Father
Evolution of Cooking and a Foreword by my Father. The theory of Evolution of Universe has been discussed by Darwin, Einstein, Hawking and others. Evolution has proved the existence of the Creator...
View ArticleFun Foods From Udwada
Compiled with Roxanne Bamboat’s blog article and photos Udwada is a sleepy town in Gujarat and one of the most sacred places in the world for any Parsi- Irani Zoroastrian. It is the home of our...
View ArticleTraditional Parsi Akuri made the old fashioned way and with the old fashioned...
Traditional Parsi Akuri made the old fashioned way and with the old fashioned taste! My daughter Roshni says: After years of observing and searching and finally finding the right vessel in Ahmedabad, I...
View ArticlePAN FRIED CHICKEN
PAN FRIED CHICKEN INGREDIENTS : 1 chicken – skinned and jointed 1 tbsp onion paste 1 tbsp garlic paste 1/2 tsp turmeric powder salt freshly ground pepper 150 ml chicken stock 50 ml oil 1 diced onion 4...
View ArticleSalli Boti by Chef Ranveer Brar
Chef Ranveer Brar travels across the country, visits various places and rediscovers the flavours of India through diverse cuisines in his new show, The Great Indian Rasoi, on Zee Khana Khazana. Salli...
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