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PATRA NI MACHHI – FISH WITH CHUTNEY IN BANANA LEAVES
by Sheroo Rusi Parekh * Pomfrets (I bought 2 kgs of slightly bigger than palm size Pomfrets – weighed 9 Nos.).* Banana leaves – enough to wrap all fish pieces. Wash the leaves very carefully (taking...
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Cillie’s – A sweet token from the Parsis of Karachi
The Parsi community in Karachi has always been a minority, but one that has left an inimitable legacy. Late Jehangir Framroze Punthakey, in his book, The Karachi Zoroastrian Calendar, called the...
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Almond Macroons
Ingredients 1 cup fine powdered sugar2 cups roasted and ground Almonds or Hazelnuts3 eggs white1 tsp. vanilla essence1 ½ cup very lightly roasted slivered/flaked almonds1 tsp. Butter for greasing...
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India’s Parsi Cuisine
It is no exaggeration to say that Parsis, the Zoroastrians of India, take their food seriously – very seriously. Love of good food and drink plays a central, oftentimes quirky, role in nearly every...
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Recipe Contest Winner: Sweet and Sour Fish for Wedding. Lagan ni...
Congratulations to our member Rohinton Batlivala who is the Recipe Contest Winner for “Friday Fiesta” for his Sweet and Sour Fish for Wedding. Lagan ni Bethhi-Machhi-no-Patiyo ‘Lagan ni...
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A Tribute to the Feriyas / Lahriwalla
Feriyas is a colloquialism from Feriwalla, Gujarati for someone who takes a ‘Fero’, a round of some place. During the struggle for Indian Independence, people used to have Prabhat Feri, a small early...
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Tribute to Chef Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJ Anthony BourdainBourdain in 2014BornAnthony Michael BourdainJune 25, 1956New York City, New York, U.S.DiedJune 8, 2018 (aged...
View ArticleAnnouncing my latest book: “Best Kid Ever Cookbook”
With recipe books, children also learn to read and follow simple instructions. This recipe book is intended for kids to learn and enjoy cooking so they continue for the rest of their adult lives. It’s...
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Indias Parsi Cooking Vessels
Popatjee Pan Popatjee Recipe Reviving the Art of Kalai from Lucknow, a tinning process of utensils. Earlier the metal of copper and brass were used in the Indian kitchen but with the rapid intrusion...
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Popatjee – sweet donuts
Popatji You need a special vessel to prepare this which resembles a Guliyappa/Paddu wok/Kadai. OR a modern day Ebelskiver Pan. Ebelskiver Pan Ingredients 1/2 kg Whole wheat flour 400 ml Milk 1 cup...
View ArticleAvocado Dessert
Congratulations to our member Dolly Contractor for her amazing and innovative Avocado Dessert Recipe 3 avocados 3/4 cups sugar (or to taste) 1/2 (half) bottle-cap of vanilla essence1/2 (half) teaspoon...
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Chai
A good cup of chai is the answer to body aches, headaches and the morning blues!Ingredients for 2 cups of chai (tea) 1 tsp black tea (use 2 tsp if stronger tea is desired) 1 tsp Lemon Grass (Leeli...
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Super Bowl Game Snack : Paneer Tikka
Served as an appetizer Paneer Tikka is very healthy for kids and adults alike. Go Pats! Recipe featured on Cover of our Vegetarian Delights Cookbook. Purchase HERE. INGREDIENTS : 2 cups paneer cubes,...
View ArticleAge well. Boost your Brain Health by eating well. Tasty Spice of Life Mix
Salt free, All Natural and non irradiated. Research suggests that our brain and body thrive on variety. The 19 nutrient-rich ingredients of this spice of life work together, offering many health...
View ArticleAngoori Rabdi
“Angoori Rabdi ” Recipe Making rabdi, the traditional way, is a time-consuming affair as the milk is simmered on a low flame for a long time to thicken and get its desired texture. I used the quickest...
View ArticleLead in spices, herbal remedies, ceremonial powders is highly injurious,...
By Dr. K.S. Parthasarathy INDIA New England The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has found that in North Carolina, 61 children of Asian descent (specifically, Indians, Pakistanis and...
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Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Jimmy Strawberries
Here is the simplest recipe for Chocolate Covered Jimmy Strawberries, they are so much fun and low cost/budget to make at home. Ingredients 21 Large Strawberries 2 Cups approx, Dark Chocolate pieces...
View ArticleStories of Parsi Gahambars
By Meher Mirza It’s a fight for a seat, and sometimes, a chicken leg, at the Parsi gahambar that celebrates an age-old tradition of praying and feasting. At 8 pm on March 21, stewards from legendary...
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Seven Ways to Celebrate
“Nav” (meaning new) + “roze”(meaning day) = “New Day” 2019 Shahenshahi New Year Navroze / Nowruz / Nooruz is on March 21, 2019. Commemorated in a grand and elaborate fashion, preparations for...
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Rita’s Dar ni Pori
This is a pastry filled with sweet lentils and dry fruits. To top it all there are cherries, which are so festive. I specially like the red auspicious color they add, my mother used to get these added...
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