Month: December 2012

Aubergine or Eggplant Curry

Aubergine or Eggplant Curry

This is my first stint with eggplant, also called aubergine. I was desperate to diversify my vegetarian fare and decided to pick a vegetable I hadn’t tasted or cooked earlier. Eggplants are high in B-complex vitamins and anti-oxidants. Here is a simple eggplant curry recipe […]

Kulfi

Kulfi

Kulfi is the Indian ice cream. Originated in the Indian sub continent, kulfi was an aristocratic summer treat. Made from evaporated sweetened milk, kulfi has a rich and dense taste when compared to the western concept of ice creams. The best part is the flavors […]

Homemade Cheesecake

Homemade Cheesecake

And here is the star of all desserts – the cheesecake! Homemade cheesecake is a simple recipe – only that it needs to be done carefully. What I love about the cheesecake is the soft, creamy cheese followed by a crumbly crust. The cheesecake, quite […]

Homemade Cream Cheese

Homemade Cream Cheese

Cream cheese is what we all love! Cream cheese is used on bagels, crackers, and even cheese balls. But, of course, the most famous use of cream cheese is in cheesecakes. Most of the time, we drop the idea of making cheesecake at home because […]

Chicken Angara

Chicken Angara

Chicken Angaara is my absolute favorite. Its an easy chicken recipe and it’s smoky flavor and aroma makes it distinct from most chicken gravies. The hack for the smoky flavor is to burn a small piece of charcoal on the stove and place it on […]