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Railway Mutton Curry

posted August 17, 2010 in niyas's world

Source - Deccan Chronicle, Chennai EditionRailway Mutton Curry is a direct throw back to the days of the British Raj in India, when traveling by train was considered aristocratic. This very popular and slightly spicy dish was served in Railway Refres (read full article)

Lavazza Gran Riserva Espresso Whole Bean Coffee, 2.2-Pound Bag

posted August 16, 2010 in Gourmet Whole Bean Coffee

Lavazza Gran Riserva Espresso Whole Bean Coffee, 2.2-Pound Bag A pack of 2.2 pounds A blend with Arabica coffees from the best Brazilian plantations and aromatic milds from Central America combined with the finest Indian Caapiroyale Gran Riserva is (read full article)

Poached Cod

posted August 16, 2010 in Boise Foodie Guild

Actually, this Poached Cod (right side of plate)is pretty easy to do. The liquid to poach the fish is mango juice - we used Mango Snapple. Near the end of the poach, 4 minutes on each side - I cut up some mango slices and put it into the poaching sol (read full article)

Mango Lassi

posted August 15, 2010 in Veg Inspirations

Lassi is the term used for a yogurt based drink originating from North Indian cuisine. It is made in both sweet and salty versions. Most Indian restaurants in India and in other countries usually... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit (read full article)

Spicy Tomato and Vegetable Rice

posted August 15, 2010 in Chow and Chatter

This is a simple and great way to Jazz up rice, my Mum in law made something similar I really like the way she added the mint. I added less Indian recipes this time as most are in archives. I love eating a different countries food every day so you wi (read full article)

Jalebi and a giveaway

posted August 15, 2010 in Snacksgiving

For those who missed out on my last giveaway, here is a chance to win a gift voucher again. CSN stores have offered another chance to our readers to win a £60 gift voucher that can be used on one of their 6 UK websites. They have a huge collection o (read full article)

{Product Review & Recipe} Cottage Cheese & Bell Pepper Wraps, Pickled Peppers and Gulab Jamuns - Strange Bedfellows? Maybe ...

posted August 15, 2010 in Passionate About Baking

"Life is the sum of all your choices"Albert Camus Given the choice, I would cook and bake all day with olive oil as my happy cooking medium ... SIGH ... if only I didn't find the price a little... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website (read full article)

Independence Day Special-Part I

posted August 14, 2010 in Indian Food, Easy Indian Recipes

India is a country specialising in cuisines from different parts, different corners and different states of the country. The diverse culture and the awesome Indian Food make us special. Every State has its own regional cuisine but is loved by (read full article)

Haleem in Chennai

posted August 14, 2010 in niyas's world

HaleemHaleem (Persian: حلیم) is a thick Persian, Pakistani and North Indian high calorie dish. Although this dish varies from region to region, it always includes wheat, lentils and meat.Haleem is made of wheat, meat (usually beef or mutton, but (read full article)

Best Picnic Spots

posted August 14, 2010 in Picnic Food Ideas

Best Picnic Spots The tradition of having picnics is spread worldwide nowadays. It has been scientifically proved that eating in a relaxed manner and especially in the open air is very good for health. In the scurrying rhythm of our modern civilizati (read full article)

Aloo Tikki

posted August 14, 2010 in niyas's world

Aloo TikkiMakes: 6Serves: 2 - 3You will need3 potatoes, boiled and mashed1 onion, chopped1/4 cup mint & coriander leaves, finely chopped3/4 teaspoon red chilli powder1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder1/ 4 teaspoon amchur powder ( dry mango powder )3/4 (read full article)

Knives Down, Hands Up: I Judge an Iron Chef-Style Competition at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in D.C.

posted August 13, 2010 in Tasty Trix

Secret Ingredients ... Lightning fast prep work ... Judging hijinks ... (from left: Josh Gibson, me, and Oren Molovinsky) Anyone who has ever fantasized about trading places with Padma Lakshmi (guilty) or Tom Colicchio will understand how (read full article)

Friday Foodstuffs, 8.13.10: Gettin' Wine-y and Fresh

Well, here we are in the middle of August, at summer's crescendo. How can you tell? The traffic over here at the shore. It's not just on Friday nights anymore-it's all over, at all times of the day, seven days a week. Which means everyone (including (read full article)

Filter Coffee in Chennai

posted August 12, 2010 in niyas's world

Filter Coffee - South Indian - style coffee with fresh decoctionFirst and foremost, Chennai wakes up to filter coffee - the aroma of ground coffee seed seeping through the filter and into the tumbler is an experience in divinity by itself. ( Not that (read full article)

360° Restaurant

posted August 12, 2010 in My Little World

After we explore the indoor and outdoor part of tower, Ian and I decided to have our late lunch. We make our reservation first and wait until 3pm for our turn. We lifted from ground floor up to 60th floor, when I stepped out the elevator I saw the de (read full article)

Aloo Baingan (eggplant-potatoes) Curry

posted August 11, 2010 in Chef In You

The beauty of Indian Cooking is its versatility combed with big flavors. No wonder it is one of the most famous cuisines in the world. I am surprised yet so glad to see Indian restaurants popping every where I see in the recent years. Many westerner (read full article)

Tamarind Chutney, Green Chutney, Mint Chutney & Red Chutney

posted August 11, 2010 in niyas's world

Recipe Credit - Vimla Patil ( Author - Dal Roti )Tamarind ChutneyIngredients1/2 cup tamarind paste1/2 cup jaggery1/2 teaspoon red chilli powderSalt to tasteMethodMix all the ingredients and gently cook till well blended and bright in color. You may a (read full article)

Which different ingrediants can one add to Indian “Curries” to give a different taste and a bit of variety?

posted August 11, 2010 in Authentic Curry Recipes

Question by !: Which different ingrediants can one add to Indian “Curries” to give a different taste and a bit of variety? have learned the basics to making a simple curry..using yogurt , coconut oil with chili peppers, ginger, spices , o (read full article)

Madras Chicken

posted August 11, 2010 in Bo's Bowl

Madras chicken may not be an authentic Indian dish, but it can be found at every Indian restaurant in America.  If you don't normally make curries this is a great one to try, because it uses curry powder.  So there is only one spice to buy (read full article)

Broad Beans ~ Chikkudukaya Tomato Curry With Lima Beans

posted August 10, 2010 in Curry In Kadai

Broad beans aka Chikkudu kaya is my all time favorite in Beans family. As a kid mom used to just steam these in cooker along with turmeric and salt and would serve them hot in a bowl as a snack. They were very delicious and we could finish the whole (read full article)

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