Smoky, smoldering and clandestine. That has been my affair with the guy named clove, ever since we got together for the Alu matar Smokin’. We have been meeting off and on, more on than off for he is just too irresistible. What’s not to like in a guy who makes me look like I am the greatest cook? He makes me look good, oh yes he does! But since it is a brand new year and I really don’t want to keep him a secret anymore, I am declaring it out loud. This is going to be the year of clove in …
Khasta Kachori
The buzz is on – clean up home, shopping sprees, recipe collections for parties, Puja room decoration, and friends and family to invite over. It is the time of the year when you want everything to be just perfect. With the beautiful oil filled Diyas and colorful candles spreading soft lights, the heart is filled with a beautiful warm glow. The colorful rangolis, thoran, flower garlands hanging outside the main door bring in joy and laughter. And then there are the sweets, new clothes for everyone, time to meet friends and neighbors and wish them a Happy Diwali. The spirited …
Baked Acorn Squash with Goat Cheese Salmon Mousse
As we are nearing the end of summer, one can’t help but marvel at the harvest that is in the Farmer’s markets. Fall is nature’s way of saying, you toiled hard, enjoy a while and think of the long winter days with courage and strength. I think it is nature’s way of providing us hope that we will overcome. For this week’s 38 Power foods blog group, we have the winter squash. A powerhouse of nutrients like the Vit B6, Vit C, potassium, Folate to name a few. I made the baked acorn squash with goat cheese salmon mousse. And …
Stir Fry Asparagus Indian style
The Plot : 38 Power Foods Blog group Summary : 38 Power Foods blog group will focus on one ingredient each week taking inspiration from the book ; Power Foods: 150 Delicious Recipes with the 38 Healthiest Ingredients from the editors of the whole living magazine. Each week we all will come up with recipes, stories, articles to encourage eating nourishing food. Co conspirators : Jill at Saucy Cooks; Jeanette at jeanetteshealthyliving ; Martha at Simply Nourished Living ; Mireya at Myhealthyeatinghabits ; Alyce at More time at the table ; Sarah at everything in the kitchen sink; Casey at BookCase foodie Episode #2 – Asparagus – Tangy, Crunchy and with a kick. As …
Shrimp stuffed Artichokes with Indian spices
The Plot : 38 Power Foods Blog group Summary : 38 Power Foods blog group will focus on one ingredient each week taking inspiration from the book ; Power Foods: 150 Delicious Recipes with the 38 Healthiest Ingredients from the editors of the whole living magazine. Each week we all will come up with recipes, stories, articles to encourage eating nourishing food. Co conspirators : Jill at Saucy Cooks; Jeanette at jeanetteshealthyliving ; Martha at Simply Nourished Living ; Mireya at Myhealthyeatinghabits ; Alyce at More time at the table ; Sarah at everything in the kitchen sink; Casey at BookCase foodie Episode #1 – Artichoke. …
Lotus Root Fritters – Nadir Monji Kashmiri
Lotus root fritters – Nadir monji or monji gul, served with a lip smacking Tamarind and onion chutney is a street food in Kashmir. Nadir monji is a cherished treat in all of Kashmir. It is a coveted snack. It is a required addiction – by law. Ok may be not by law. It is a requirement by virtue of being a true blooded Kashmiri. Any Kashmiri worth her salt should be obsessed with nadur. Full Stop. Thin slices of lotus roots are mixed with spices and rice flour and then deep fried until crisp. If that was not enough …