Must haves in your Fridge for Hot Summer Days!

This year , we seem to have got into peak summer rather early,  It is extremely hot and humid and one feels lethargic and drained , specially if one is outdoors! Here are a few things you could have ready in your Fridge to avoid dehydration and feel light and energetic:

Drinks: Any tow of the following 1. A jug of fresh lime sweet, with a pinch of salt and a few mint leaves 2. A jug of Masala Chaas, with salt , pepper , jeera and chaat masala 3. Khus/Rose sherbat with a little lemon juice added. 4. fresh Coconut Water

Raitas : A chilled bowl of Palak or Dudhi or cucumber raita ( link to recipe in book/video) A healthy anytime snack

A bowl of chilled Curd Rice

Watermelon and Feta Cheese Salad : Water melon cut into small pieces, deseeded . Add small Feta cheese cubes, mint leaves and a few chopped walnuts ... and you have a healthy and wholesome salad. 

Visit to Yauatcha Restaurant in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai

Food lovers in India are having a great time these days with the huge innovation happening in this space. Chefs are experimenting with new ingredients, new combinations and fusion of varied cuisines! Attractive and innovative presentation gives yummy dishes mouth watering appeal . From the humble vada pav to exotic desserts  , all are being served differently and in style. 

Just take a look at two desserts I recently had at the Yauatcha Restaurant in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

The Raspberry Delice and Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse - both  so delicious and looking divine.

Raspberry Delice

Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse

Mouthwatering Makeovers

Today in Mouthwatering Makeovers we show you how to make Egg Curry with leftover Tomato Chutney!

Delicious Twist to your regular mix!

 

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JelvZNFOSk&index=36&list=PLDn0RqHU2n_5HASlMPf-MMrpL99uZgKOZ

 

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Christmas Celebrations at Grand Hyatt!!

Creatively made and served exotic desserts at Grand Hyatt Christmas Buffet! All so yummy!!
1. Strawberries and cream
2. Blueberry macaroon 
3. Caramel pudding with alcohol and fruit topping

Vegetable Soup - Tomato Shorba

Beat the December Chills with this quick and delicious Vegetable Soup - Tomato Shorba

Make it at home now.. follow the link below to know how

Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3beBOfJlpuc&feature=em-uploademail

Oh so Yummy Oats!! Recipe 1 : Masala Oats Pancake/Chila

In that last couple of years, Oats has gained popularity and has found place in Indian household. However oats recipes have stayed limited to breakfast options. 
But not anymore! We have brought some tasty, quick, healthy recipes made out of masala oats! 

Ingredients:
1 pkt Masala Oats
1 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 tbsp finely chopped /grated tomato
½ tsp finely chopped/grated ginger
½ green chilli chopped (optional)
A few coriander leaves finely chopped
1 tbsp oil

Procedure:
Empty contents of Oats packet in a mixer bowl and grind to coarse flour. Empty out in a bowl. Now add onion, ginger, chilli, tomato and coriander leaves and mix well. Slowly add a little water and keep mixing till you have e a dosa like batter. Heat a non stick pan. Put a few drops of oil and spread on the entire flat surface of the pan with a tissue. When the pan is hot, pour out the batter in the centre of the pan. With a spatula, spread out the batter to a round shape and cook on low flame till both sides are golden brown. Add a few drops of oil on each side, so that the pancake is crispy on the top and soft inside.
Serve hot with chutney, ketchup or pickle. Makes a nutritious breakfast or tea time snack.

Feedback from London!

Happy Viewer !! Preeti Sadarangani from London sends her feedback and love after trying our Masala Bread recipe 

"Masala bread for brunch, thanks to your recipe. It was yummy!"

You can also make Masala bread at home! watch the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTu2nhqxuYQ

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