Chicken 65
On March 26, 2013 by Meghalee DasChicken 65 is one of the most popular appetizers, originating in South India. It is very spicy, tangy, has a distinctive red colour and is full of flavours. It can be eaten as it is or with plain rice and flatbreads like naan or parathas. The origin of the name of Chicken 65 has some
Chocolate Bundt Cake
On March 25, 2013 by Meghalee DasI baked this cake on my father’s birthday last year. Although I did not upload new posts for months, I kept taking pictures and writing down recipes, hoping I will update my blog soon. I am glad I wrote everything down, otherwise so many recipes would have been lost. Anyway, a Bundt cake is primarily
Peda
On March 22, 2013 by Meghalee DasPeda is a type of Indian sweet made in many parts of the country using milk and sugar as basic ingredients. They can be creamy white in colour and also slightly brown, which happens when the milk solids get caramelised when they are cooked with sugar. Some prefer to add the sugar in the end
Zucchini Fritters
On March 21, 2013 by Meghalee DasZucchini is a popular late-spring, summer vegetable, although it is available in grocery stores pretty much the whole year. It is really versatile and can be used in various ways – stir fry, soup, stew, pancakes, fritters, salad and so on. Zucchini fritters or ‘pakodas’ taste similar to gourd or ‘lauki’ pakodas. The vegetable is
Dinner Rolls or Buns
On March 20, 2013 by Meghalee DasI know I have been missing since 6 months but that was because I busy with certain other engagements. After a lot of threats and requests from my friends, I have decided to start posting regularly again. There have been many changes in the last few months; I went to India and had a great
Tomatoes with Feta cheese
On September 17, 2012 by Meghalee DasThis is a quick and healthy snack which requires only four ingredients. I recently bought some feta cheese for salads and was wondering what else I could use it for and read in about.com that it goes well with tomatoes. There are many versions and you can add more ingredients like basil leaves or balsamic
Prawn Malai Curry
On September 14, 2012 by Meghalee DasThis is a rich and delicious dish made of prawns cooked in a creamy aromatic gravy. Unlike regular cream, coconut milk is used here which is infused with mild spices to make it fragrant. Also called ‘Chingri maacher malaikari’, this is a popular Bengali delicacy, usually made on special occasions. It is one of my
Molten Lava Cake
On August 1, 2012 by Meghalee DasThere are some recipes which require a lot of precision and alertness because a few extra seconds can change the texture of the dish. Choco lava or molten lava cake consists of a deceptively simple recipe but it has a tendency to either become too moist or too dry. Hence the baking time has to
Bread Pudding
On July 26, 2012 by Meghalee DasBefore I start the recipe, I would like to mention that exactly one year ago I had posted my first recipe in this blog and today, as I write my 50th post, I would like to thank everyone who has encouraged me and who shares my enthusiasm about food and writing. When I started this
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
On July 24, 2012 by Meghalee DasPancakes are one of my favourite things to eat at breakfast. I have tried different pancake recipes and while all of them turn out to be okay, I was never completely satisfied with them. Some tend to look perfect but taste a little dry, while others can be too moist in the centre. My mom