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We had guests coming over this past weekend and I did not have a lot of vegetables at home.I came up with this dish as a quick appetizer using frozen organic corn I had in my freezer.This is absolutely delicious, slightly sweet from the corn, spice from the green chili and crispyPreparation time20 minutes Serves30 ballsServing... Continue Reading →
Madeleine is a typical french Petite Four(small desserts).Its a simple small sponge cake shaped like a shell,often served dusted with powdered sugar.In this recipe I have used orange zest to flavor it but you can use any other flavorings like vanilla,lemon,almond etc.For their petite size and taste they are a perfect accompaniment for your evening... Continue Reading →
I am tantalized by the smells of coffee.The fresh roasted espresso beans really tempt me to drink coffee every day but coffee unfortunately upsets my stomach if taken directly.So I figured why not make Ice cream and enjoy it. Having learnt the method of making ice cream at Culinary school I vowed to myself never... Continue Reading →
Panna cotta is probably the easiest and delectable of all fancy desserts.Its a gelatin based cooked cream that has been set into molds.This is a basic Vanilla panna cotta and I used a rose petal spread based sauce to top it.You can add a myraid of flavorings like coffee, rum, pineapple,coconut etc.Heres a recipe for... Continue Reading →
With the winters coming to an end in California, I felt like celebrating the warmth in addition to the rains bringing us the earthy smell I wanted something really earthy too.This soup is just that, the earthiness of the Porcini combined with the creaminess of the chestnuts is just the right bowl of soup to... Continue Reading →
This is a sweet semolina pudding flavored with bananas and saffron usually made in parts of Karnataka during festivals.Preparation time30 minutes Serves12 servingsServing Size1/12 recipeCalories Per ServingApproximately 350 per servingDifficultyMediumIngredients:2 cups Rava/sooji/semolina 1 1/4 cups Sugar1/4 cup Ghee +2 tablespoonspinch cardamom powder20 half Cashew pieces20 raisins6 strands of saffron(optional)3 ripe bananas2 cup milkProcedure:1.Heat 1 tablespoon ghee... Continue Reading →
Aloo Bhujia is probably among the highest ranked favorites in Indian Savory snacks.These are deep fried crisps made from a combination of mashed potatoes and chickpea flour.I bet you cant stop eating these.Preparation time30 minutes Serves6Serving Size1/6 recipe Calories Per ServingApproximately 172 per servingDifficultyMediumIngredients:1 1/4 cup-Besan Flour /chickpea flour2/3 cup Boiled and pureed Potato (2 medium potatoes... Continue Reading →
Masala Chai is a staple breakfast drink in India with a myriad of spices like ginger, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, black pepper etc. These spices are warming and are perfect for a winter drink.There are plenty of versions of Chai and this drink has been adapted to suit the palette of each region.Chai... Continue Reading →
In the middle of our busy lives and trying to eat healthy calories, we all need that quick snack which satisfies our cravings but yet isn't ruining our diet or healthy choices.This is one such recipe, there is no added sugar in this recipe and has a dose of healthy fats and a good fiber,... Continue Reading →
Now a days the Indian Chai has become famous internationally and being sold by big brand names like Starbucks, Peets coffee etc.Although they name it wrong calling it Chai tea- which technically means Chai chai 🙂 .Either call it just Chai or Masala Chai.A good brewed black tea and a pinch of this spice powder... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 