Ingredients: Freshly grated Coconut: 1 cup Sugar: 3/4th Cup Water: 1/4th Cup Milk: 2 Tbsps Method: Heat a heavy-bottomed pan, add the sugar and water and mix well till the sugar dissolves and starts bubbling. Keep stirring till the sugar syrup starts thickening and reaches a 1-string consistency (If you take a drop…
Author: Mayuri Sharrma
I am a Tarot Card Reader by profession and a Writer by design. Since I am already aware of what the future holds I enjoy unwrapping the present.
…Bhutan
Sandwiched between the monoliths of India and China, The Land of The Thunder Dragon or the tiny Kingdom of Bhutan has inspired many around the world by placing the happiness and prosperity of each of its individuals ahead of economic wealth. This is the central idea behind Gross National Happiness (GNH), Bhutan’s development philosophy. As…
Onion Chutney
Ingredients Heat 1 Tsp of Oil in a pan. To this add; 1/4 tsp of Mustard Seeds (Rye) 1/4 Tsp Cumin Seeds( Jeera). Wait for them to pop before you add, 7-8 Curry leaves (Kadipatta) 3-4 Dry Red Chillies, and about 4-5 medium-sized pods of Garlic (peeled) Sauté for 2-3 mins. When done, keep…
Peanut Chutney
Ingredients: 1 teacup Peanuts 2-3 slit Green Chillies 2 heaped Tablespoons whole Dhania (Cirander) Seeds 1 inch piece of fresh Coconut Half a medium-sized Onion 1 Tablespoon Curd Juice of half a lemon. Oil Method Dry roast the Peanuts on a medium flame, stirring continuously, till they start changing colour and emit…
Mirapakai Pachadi (Large Green Chilly Chutney)
Ingredients: 4 to 5 large Bhavnagri Chilles (the ones used for making bhajia’s /pickles) Roughly Chopped 2 Tsps chopped Coriander Leaves (Kothmir) 2 Tsps Oil 1/2 Tsp Rye 1 Tbsp Urad Dal 1 Tbsp Chana Dal 1 large piece of Tamarind (Imli) 1 regular Green Chilly Salt to taste. Method: Heat…
Eggless Plum Cake (Christmas Cake)
My parents are pure vegetarians. Midway through an extensive baking course I realized that they wouldn’t be able to savor all that I would learning. So after completing the course, I took the same course again, a pure vegetarian version this time. My biggest thrill was being able to bake an eggless Plum Cake…
Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients: 1 fresh Fig (the fruit) 1 large Strawberry 1 medium sized Apple, peeled 2 Tsps Dahi Method: Wash and dice the fruits. In a mixie jar add the diced fruits and Dahi. Blend together till smooth. Enjoy:) Note: If you don’t want the smoothie to be too thick, you could add a tablespoon, or…
Eggless Strawberry-Yogurt Cake
Recipe Courtesy: Saffron Trail http://saffrontrail.blogspot.in/2012/03/on-growing-strawberries-and-recipe-for.html Ingredients ¾ cup yogurt ¼ cup milk ¼ cup rice cooking oil ¾ cup sugar 2 generous tablespoons of strawberry or mixed fruit jam 1 tsp Strawberry essence or mixed fruit essence (gives a more fruitier flavour, if you don’t have either, use vanilla extract 1 tsp) …
Tidali (A mix of OF 3 Dals, Channa,Split Green Moon and Split White Urad Dal)
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps Channa Dal 2 Tbsps, Split Green Moong Dal 1 Tbsp, Split White Urad Dal 1 medium sized Onion, chopped fine 1 medium sized Tomato, chopped fine 1 Green Chilly, slit Ginger, a small piece, grated Salt, Turmeric Powder and Red Chilly Powder, all to taste For the Tadka: 1 Tsp Ghee…
Potato, Apple & Celery Salad with Hung Curd Dressing
Ingredients: For the Salad: (serves 2) 2 medium sized potatoes, pressure-cook/boil until done. Peel and dice. ½ an Apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 Tbsp of finely chopped Celery leaves, or more according to your taste. For the Dressing: 6-7 Tbsp of fresh, thick Curd 2 medium sized pods of Garlic Salt, Pepper & Chilly…