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!!!

Tuesday 26 March 2013

Dahi Bhendi (Yoghurt Okra)

This tangy dish tastes great with hot Chapatis.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp ghee
500 gms okra, cut the tops
1 onion, chopped finely
1 tomato, chopped into small cubes
pinch of asafoedita
1/2 tsp whole cumin
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
2 green chillies, slit
1 tbsp curry leaves
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
3-4 tbsp yogurt, lightly beaten
1 tsp gram flour, sifted
Salt and pepper for seasoning

Method:

1. Heat ghee in a deep saucepan, add mustard seeds, cumin and asafoedita, once it starts to splutter add curry leaves and chillies, fry for few minutes.

2. Add the onions and cook until lightly golden brown. Add the spices and stir well.

3. Add the okra and stir till well coated with the spice mix. Cook for few minutes before adding tomatoes.

4. Mix together the yogurt and gram flour, beat lightly and then add to the okra. Stir quickly. Add little water if gravy is required. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until okra is tender. Serve hot.




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