5 things to do this Christmas!!

It's Christmas Season and time to :

1. Eat , Drink and be Merry!
2. But remember to workout for 45 mins to burn the extra gained while binging on that Rum cake and Marzipans
3. Spread joy and cheer ... Sing, Dance and spend happy moments
4. Find time to contemplate on the year gone by 
5. Make the right New year resolutions that you won't give up after the first week itself !

Happy New Year!!

Sweet Potato in Jaggery Sauce: Gur mein Lahori Gajarun (Sindhi recipe)

Ingredients :

2 to 3 small sweet potatoes

4 -5 tbsps jaggery powder

1tsp pure ghee

1/4tsp cardamom powder

1 pinch salt

Juice of half a lemon ( optional)

Procedure:

Wash and peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices. Immediately put in pressure cooker with a cup of water, add a pinch of salt  and pressure cook for 2 whistles.  In a separate pan heat ghee, add jaggery, cardamom and a little water. When it comes to a boil add the sweet potato slices and cook on low flame for a couple of minutes till the jaggery syrup thickens a little. Turn of flame  and serve hot. You may add lemon juice for  a slight tangy taste.

Japanese Treat!!!

Have spent a few days in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka and deeply impressed by the Japanese way of presetation in evrything and specially food. The quality of confectionery in all places has been great. Today in Osaka, at the Hotel Granvia, had some yummy cakes, so exquisitely presented that we didn't feel like biting into them!

Strawberry Sponge Cake
Fig Tart
Ghost Chocolate Mousse Cake
Mont Blanc Cake

Cheese Onion IndiTortilla

A yummy appetizer, after work snack or accompaniment with a bowl of soup

Ingredients

6-8 tortilla chips/ thick khakras
1 small bowl of grated cheese ( jalapeno preferred)
1-2 spring onions finely chopped
1 green chilli finely chopped
1/2 tsp red chilli powder


Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly on chips/ khakra along with onion and chillies. Finally sprinkle some red chilli powder to spice it up. Grill in toaster oven for 7-8 mins and serve hot.

Sindhi Tuk masala

Indian food is so varied and distinctive because each community in the country uses their very own special masalas , made with a number of spices in specific proportions. Each masala is so  flavourful and just seems perfect for the recipe it is used in ... The Sindhi Tuk masala tastes great on Aloo Tuk, friend Brinjals , Karari /Crispy Bhindi and even French Fries!

 

A Practical Cooking Tip for Working Professionals, Always Short of Time!

Moong Dal a popular dal in most Indian homes is frequently made. You can boil larger quantity of dal than one time need and convert it into three different looking and tasting dishes in just a matter of minutes.
a. Makhni dal
b. Tadka dal
c. Moong dal with spinach
Each one very distinctive in taste and delicious. Look out for the videos soon on YouTube - "I've No Time To Cook"

Fish with a twist!!

Really enjoyed our meal at Hakasan, Bandra last weekend and was impressed with the variation introduced on the menu. Though I'm a vegetarian, my family enjoyed the boneless fish in an interesting red sauce , topped with ladyfinger pieces. The edamame rice was tasty and different.