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!!!

Sunday 28 February 2021

Dahi Bhendi (Okra)

Okra/Bhendi/Lady Fingers are my hubby’s favourite so I tried this recipe as wanted something light with bit of a tangy flavour. It turned out really good and even the kids loved the flavour. It’s a good accompaniment to eat with rice or roti. 



Ingredients:


300- 400g Baby okra 

1 tbsp ghee

2 onions, sliced finely

3 red chillies

1/2 tsp whole jeera

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

2-3 garlic pods finely chopped

1/2 inch ginger, finely chopped

6-8 curry leaves

6-8 tbsp yoghurt, beaten 

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp Garam masala

1 green chilli, slit

Salt for seasoning


Method:



  1. In a pot heat ghee, fry the okra until lightly brown. Keep aside.
  2. In the same pot add a little oil. Add the whole cumin, mustard seeds and curry leaves toss until it starts to splutter.
  3. Add the chopped ginger, garlic, red chillies mix and then add the onions. Fry until golden.
  4. Give it a stir pour in little water if it is too thick. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric and garam masala. Season as required. 
  5. Pour in the yoghurt and stir well. Check for seasoning. Give it a boil and then add the okra.
  6. Serve hot, enjoy with rice or roti.



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