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NOT A DROP OF OIL DHABBA STYLE CHICKEN

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

“Dhabbas” are little eateries situated in highways in India and Pakistan. They are known for their typical cuisine which is highly spicy and rich in flavour. Today many restaurants have dhabba style dishes in their menus which are inspired from … Continue reading →

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TOFU TIKKA

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

Tikka actually means small pieces, be it meat, fish , chicken or paneer (home made fresh cheese). The traditional tikka recipes are marinated in a marinade and then skewered and cooked in a tandoor (traditional desi clay oven). Nowadays tikkas … Continue reading →

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DRY CHICKEN MASALA IN A HURRY

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

Id rather have my pulse racing than the clock ticking! Unfortunately my clock ticks and my pulse is quite normal !!! I dont know if i am having an affair with time or a fight:) But it seems i race … Continue reading →

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CHINESE CHILLI PRAWNS

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

This is what i made for my xmas lunch for my family. Its a mild version of chinese chilli prawns without all that heat (spice). I used tiger prawns to make these, peeling them leaving their tails on.  Its an Indochinese … Continue reading →

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MASALA MOTH BEANS

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

Moth beans or “matki” in hindi are tiny beans which are dark from outside and pale inside. They are similar to the green  moong beans. I saw them in the desi supermarket and bought some out of curiosity. They are … Continue reading →

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FENNEL SEED CHICKEN (CHICKEN IN SAUNF)

Posted on December 2, 2012 by

Fennel/Aniseeds are these small seeds with a lovely mild licorish flavor to them. In India we have them sugar coated and used as a mouth freshener and also to calm a runny stomach. In Spain they have sweet biscuits flavored … Continue reading →

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PANJABI DAL MAKHANI ALSO KNOWN AS DAL MAHARANI

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

Punjabi Dal Makhani(Also known as Dal Maharani or Kaali Dal) Recipe and pic by my dear friend Sheena Shahani…thank you Sheena Ingredients: 4/5 cup whole urad dal (whole black beans) 1 tablespoon channa dal washed and soaked in lukewarm water … Continue reading →

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TOFU TIKKA TEMPURA

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

  I am toying with the idea of mixing a few cusines with my very own indian cusine to give you different ideas and you will see a lot of this now on the blog. I want to be “different” … Continue reading →

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CHINESE CHILLI FISH

Posted on October 20, 2012 by

Chilli fish is a spicy Indochinese favorite and served in many chinese restaurants all over the subcontinent. It is usually deep fried but i tried to find a healthier version with a sauce and here it is! INGREDIENTS FOR TWO: … Continue reading →

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BUTTER CHICKEN RESTAURANT STYLE (VERSION 2)

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

One of the most common dishes in “desi” restaurants Makhani Murg or Butter Chicken is a favourite. There are many ways to make this on the internet and each version is different. This tangy sweet tomato sauce can be made … Continue reading →

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