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Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd is a delicious and thick cream made with Lemon Juice,egg yolks and butter.It is used as a dip for finger cakes,as a drizzle over pound cakes and as a topping over shortbread bars. You can check my recipe for Lemon Butter Bars where […]

Sunshine Marmalade (Clementine and Lemon Marmalade)

Sunshine Marmalade (Clementine and Lemon Marmalade)

I love making Jams and Preserves and when it comes to Marmalades I just LOVE it!Staying at a place where the summers of bright sun and citrus fruit are around the corner,I aspired to make some Marmalade!The reason being that I got a crate of […]

Homemade Candied Peel

Homemade Candied Peel

For all of us who love to bake,and have baked Christmas Cakes,Christmas goodies,fruit based items,fruit cakes and Christmas puddings,we all know the importance of the “fruit” in these delicious goodies!While a portion of the “fruit” is actually preserved fruit like Pineapple,Kiwi,Papaya,Banana and Maraschino Cherries,another big […]

Ammini Kozakattai (steamed rice balls for Ganesh Chaturthi)

Ammini Kozakattai (steamed rice balls for Ganesh Chaturthi)

With the advent of Ganesh Chaturthi around the corner it is time for some lovely snacks which are offered to the benevolent Lord!My Grandma used to prepare Ammini Kozakattai which was devoured by everyone after the traditional offering. They are so easy to make and so […]

Mysore Bonda (deep fried lentil fritters from the State of Karnataka)

Mysore Bonda (deep fried lentil fritters from the State of Karnataka)

“What’s for tea” squeaked out the voice of Jyoti (my Indian neighbour! I was feeling very tired as I had hiked 10 km a day ago and was feeling the fatigue.I looked at her in disbelief as she sat down with a tired sigh. Well […]

Dal Pakwan (a Sindhi lentil breakfast)

Dal Pakwan (a Sindhi lentil breakfast)

Sindh is one of the four provinces of Pakistan which border the province of Punjab!This recipe is popular there as one of the best breakfasts to be had as they are filled with protein and taste and are perfect tummy fillers in their own way! […]

Chilli Honey Chicken Tikka

Chilli Honey Chicken Tikka

After being prescribed chicken thrice a week to take care of my protein needs,I have started giving it new dimensions to suit my palate and this version is one of my favourites! Its spicy and a little sweet and absolutely melt in the mouth!Plus its […]

Urad Dal Pitha (Lentil filled rice cakes)

Urad Dal Pitha (Lentil filled rice cakes)

Flatbreads are my favourite and I love the variety you can make with them. The Urad Dal Pitha from Bihar is one such magically woven recipe where lentils and rice come together in a beautiful combination! In this cooked white lentils (urad dal) is cooked […]

2 ingredient Mango Yogurt Smoothie

2 ingredient Mango Yogurt Smoothie

There are a few things in this world which are as easy as peeling a Banana, and one of them is making a Smoothie – and that too a delightful one. In this month’s Recipe Swap Challenge I was paired with Renu Agarwal Dongre who […]

Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf

Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf

It is imperative sometimes that we divert away from the normal and experiment with something different and new which will be good for a change from the mundane!For me its rice as I cannot leave the Indian Basmati rice as that is what I had […]

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