I love cooking Lamb shanks and this time I decided to cook this in a traditional Persian style. Persian or Iranian food, similar to other Middle Eastern flavors is subtle yet distinct. The shanks are marinated in spices and Garlic and drizzled with some Rose water and Saffron steeped water. It’s then slow cooked in …
This simple Noodle salad is made with Bean Noodles and is dressed with a wonderful sweet, sour & salty dressing and topped with Shrimp, Veggies, & Herbs. I love using bean noodles, this is typically made from mung bean and is similar to rice noodles but has a transparent texture when cooked and is hence …
If you’ve ever been to Goa and eaten at a beach shack, you’ve definitely had this delectable snack. Crispy pappadum stuffed with a Shrimp Chilly fry filling, rolled, sealed and fried. Papads or Pappaadums are made from a lentil flour paste that was traditionally dried in the sun by the ladies of the household. Today …
Mumbai meri jaan! A city that never sleeps, is always on the go and I once called home. The last leg of our journey after Bangalore and Goa, we were sick from the travel but managed to make the most of the trip. From High Point to Lucky Biriyani and everything in between, I ate …
I love fruitcake, dense and loaded with fruit(preferably soaked) and nuts … taking a bite out of it is heavenly. My new Christmas tradition is to bake a rich fruitcake with dry fuits that have been soaked in dark rum and brandy. Last year I promised my hubby that I would make a non alcoholic …
View my step-by-step video The holidays are now behind us – we’re exhausted, depressed and have all those bills to look forward to. Most people are now starting to eat healthy again, since most of your clothes are probably a bit snug! I just returned from a fabulous vacation from San Fran and LA and …
View my step-by-step video Kul Kuls are my favorite sweet treat over the holidays. It’s fair to say that it doesn’t feel quite like Christmas, unless I make a batch of these crispy deep fried dough springs. This recipe is adapted from my Aunty Celie’s recipe that I prepared a few years …
View my step-by-step video These Chicken Patties are reminiscent of the the patties sold in bakeries in Mumbai (Bombay) & Goa. Layers or buttery puff pastry encases a creamy Chicken filling. The filling is super easy to make using Bechamel and cooked Chicken to make a …
View my step-by-step video I can’t begin to tell you how much I love Pad Thai. It’s my favorite to order at my favorite restaurant Suko Thai and they never disappoint. Replicating Thai food has never been an issue for me, but somehow I just wasn’t truly happy with …
View my step by step video I LOVE Chilli Chicken. I usually just follow my mom’s recipe, which I have made my own over the years. I was about to make it for a potluck, when I scrolled through my YouTube feed and noticed that …
