Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 20 years ago, and every day has been a new experience. You might not believe it but i was a person who could not fry an egg...but 20 years on..i feel i can take on any challenge.

I'm constantly trying out new recipes and looking for innovative ways to improvise my dishes and make it more easier. The easier the cooking gets and the less time it takes the more time for me to relax with my loved one.
But easy and quick does not mean compromise on taste or the way a dish is presented. I take great pride in decorating my dishes as i am a firm believer of ' The first impression counts'.

I decided to start this blog to help others like me discover that cooking a feast does not require slogging for hours in the kitchen all it requires is the right ingredients, tools and a creative mind and voila! you will have your family and guests begging for second helpings....

My inspiration for cooking has always been my husband...he loves his food..and like the saying goes 'A way to a man's heart is through his stomach'..i can confidently say it's true and it works wonders for a happy relationship...but he is also my best critic and competition.

I've got two little girls both who love to eat, and my eldest always enjoys helping me in the kitchen. I will try to post more kid friendly recipes that can be fun to eat and make together.

Hope you enjoy this blog and find it useful...please do feel free to leave any feedback or comments...remember there's always room for improvement!!!

Friday 18 March 2011

Bhindi Dahi Kadhi & Lemon Rice

A healthy lightly spiced dinner which is light on the tummy and full of flavour.



Bhindi Dahi Kadhi

Ingredients:

2 tbsp oil (ghee)
1/2 kg bhindi
750g low fat yoghurt
1/2 cup besan
1 tomato chopped
2 red chillies
8-10 curry leaves
3-4 peppercorns
2 green chillies
2 flakes garlic
1/4 inch ginger
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp ajwain
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 onion, chopped finely
3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
Salt for seasoning

Method:

1. In a pan heat some oil, fry the bhindi with little salt. Cool and keep aside.

2. In a bowl whisk the yoghurt with 4 cups of water into a fine consistency.

3. Add the besan and mix well. Make sure there are no lumps. Add turmeric, coriander powder and salt and stir well.

4. Cook this mix on a low flame ( otherwise the mixture might split).

5. Grate the ginger & garlic and add chopped tomato & slit chillies to the simmering mixture. Add the fried bhindi.

4. In a kadhai heat 2 tbsp oil (ghee) add mustard seeds & cumin seeds, allow to splutter.

5. Add curry leaves, red chillies, peppercorns,ajwain and onions, fry until translucent. Add this mixture to the simmering curd mixture. Cook for 10-12 mins until bhindi is cooked and curry is boiling. Add freshly chopped coriander before serving.


Lemon Rice


Ingredients:


2 cups rice (cooked, you can use leftover rice)
2-3 tbps chopped cashewnuts
4-5 curry leaves
1 dry red chilli
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric
1-2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp oil

Method:

1. In a pan, heat oil. Add the mustard & cumin seeds, when they start to splutter, add the curry leaves, dry chilli, turmeric powder and cashewnuts.

2. Add the rice, lemon juice and mix well. Season with salt.

Serve hot.





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