Phirni or Firni is a broken rice pudding served cold. Similar to Kheer that is made with whole rice and is served both hot and cold. It’s scented with Cardamom and Saffron and garnished with Pistachios or other nuts. A couple of years ago I brought back these terracotta pots or madkas after eating some …
View my step-by-step video In memory of Sunanda Pushkar Menon My memories of Rogan Josh takes me back to my Dubai days with my boss and friend Sunanda Pushkar Menon. She was a proud Kashmiri and would present her Rogan Josh at every potluck gathering. We used to joke that …
View my step-by-step video When it comes to popular Indian kebabs, Chicken Tikka is right up there. Typically these kebabs are boneless and cooked in a clay oven or a tandoor. The marinade and method of cooking is very similar to Tandoori Chicken that is usually served bone in. I’d like to believe that this …
View my step-by-step video The first time I had this dessert was a few years ago when my cousin, affectionately referred to as “Cuzzy poo” invited us over for dinner. She served a delectable concoction that she claimed came all ready to go in a box. I was determined to make my own version and …
View my step-by-step video instructions As long as I can remember, Prawn and Shrimp have been the center of our family’s menu. My father’s side of the family comes from Goa surrounded by beaches so seafood is always the protein of choice. My mom’s side are based in Mumbai, also on the coast and famous …
In this recipe Fenugreek of methi is used in 3 states – seeds, fresh leaves and dried leaves and is cooked together with mustard oil Turmeric and Chicken to make this golden flavourful curry. What fascinates me about Fenugreek (Methi in Hindi), is that the seeds are considered a spice, the leaves are considered a …
