Mutter Paneer ( with Almond n Cashew Paste )

Mutter Paneer is one the simple dishes which any one can cook.When my husband was longing for a paneer dish, I thought why not tweak a bit and make it really yummy.The result was mind blowing and once you attempt this, you would say a big goodbye to the boring old 'Mutter Paneer'.This dish has almond and cashew paste which makes this extra yummy and lip smaking.You can either make it the dry version or the gravy style, like how they would serve...

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Chicken Korma(Quick Method)

After moving abroad, without the mixie/mixer-grinder, I really need to think of a work-around with recipes which require grinding masalas in the mixer. Same was applicable when I wanted to make vegetable korma or the chicken korma. This is a very quick method which you can finish making in 15 minutes flat. Goes well with rotis, or toasted bread. A life-saver recipe for any office-goer who longs for a ghar ka khana at the end of a busy day. Chicken...

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Modak/Modagam(Deep Fried Method)

In my earlier post, I had posted the recipe of a steamed modak.This Ganesh Chaturthi, I made two different varieties the steamed ones and the fried ones.The fried modaks are usually not made in the South India, but I have seen a lot of Maharashtrians making it.So I looked for a good recipe and attempted it this time.My Hubby's joke ' Even our Lord Ganesha gets variety this time! '. Ingredients: All purpose Flour - 1 cup Water - 1/4  cup Salt...

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Modagam/Modak (Microwave Method)

Come Ganesh Chaturti,I start dreaming of modaks.The steamed ones being my favourite. Modak is a sweet steamed dumpling, which is offered to Lord Ganesha.He is also known as Modakpriya,meaning 'the one who loved modaks'.For every Ganesh Chaturti, my mom would make  many batches of these ,and I remember as a kid, I would always pop one as and when I would pass by the dining table. My mom still makes them, but so many...

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Egg Fried Rice

Fried rice is a common staple in oriental cuisine, most of the time termed as fast food. Fried rice can vary in appearance, from a dark brown appearance to a light brown appearance. All depends on what ingredients or sauces you want to add. Bored of making Vegetable Rice/Vegetable Biryani, the Egg Fried Rice was something that came to my mind for a weekend lunch.It was good for a change, and as I wanted it plain, I did not add any masalas or sauces.As...

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