Matar Paneer with Methi
Paneer is one thing which I dislike the most and no matter how much I try, I cannot get to like it. It might be due to the fact that it has a very different texture, has no taste of its own, it is not …
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Instant Mango Shrikhand
I have always steered clear from making Shrikhand from scratch mostly because of the notion that it is laborious, time intensive and also it is loaded with calories. Now these statements are true and not a pre-conceived one. My mother and grand-mother would make Shrikhand …
CLICK Au Naturel and some spirited self-searching
Should I, Shouldn’t I? These questions have been swirling in my head for a while and I have been debating different options but finally I have decided to take that bold step and lift that weight from my head. I am finally, participating in the CLICK event and here is my entry for that event.
Huh? What is your problem and what is the big deal, you ask?
Well, hitherto this I had not participated in this fun, talented event. There was some hesitation on my part to participate, not sure why and I did not spend time questioning the reasoning behind this either. But then to set the matters straight, I decided to and look straight into the eye of the ‘bull’ so to speak. Ignoring all the curious stares from the husband and son, I proceeded to do some self-searching this weekend and concluded that my indisposition to participate was because I was stuck somewhere along the lines of these lowly feelings:
- All the entries in the event are very professional and mine will be lost in the middle of nowhere.
- Any picture I take is not good enough to submit in a competition and I cannot think of a decent shot.
Jeez, ever heard of the “spirit of participation”, you ask?
I know, I know it is the spirit of the participation that matters: not the actual winning or the loosing. I have been told this by my parents as far as I can remember. But knowing is one thing but actually doing it is another thing altogether.
Now that you have attained ‘Nirvana’ do you plan to go to the Himalayas, you ask?
No, no rest assured on the contrary I am staying here and participating in more events. I plan to be myself, have fun and focus on the spirit of participating in a competing event. At least I can proudly tell my son to follow suit without feeling shallow and hypocritical.
PS: I had clicked this picture few months ago and this is kind of my trademark image. I had checked with Bee, if that was acceptable and she had gladly agreed.
Pineapple in Spicy Sweet Coconut Curry (Ananas Sasam)
We have been married for quite a few years now, long enough to understand and predict each others tastes, likes and dislikes. Or so I thought, until a routine trip to the grocery proved that I had concluded a bit too soon. I have a …
Beans and Dill in Coconut Curry ( Beans Ambat)
Dill is a favorite at our house and so I put it in things like curries, rice, rotis etc. Dill is available in bulk during the Fall and Spring season in the Indian groceries and so we use it the most then. Dill is not …
Mango Milkshake
Mango Milkshake is an easy, delicious drink for those hot summer days. Not only does it has a cooling effect, but also provides good nutrition because of the addition of milk to the mangoes. This is also a good way of using up any extra ripe mangoes. Prepare the milkshake in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Always serve cold.
The ingredients here are just for guidance. They can be changed based on the sweetness of the mangoes and also how thick one prefers the drink to be.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Mango pulp/cubes (after peeling the skin)
- 4 cups milk (I used low-fat)
- 1 tsp Cardamom powder
- Sugar (as required)
Method:
If using the mango cubes first make them into a puree using the blender. Blend them for 1 minute.
Add milk, cardamom powder, sugar and blend it again for another minute. Store it in the refrigerator. Serve cold.
Red Chori Palak Curry / Azuki Bean Spinach Curry
It is alarming the way the food prices are sky rocketing these days. Every time we go to the grocery, we notice an increase in the price even for the essential commodities like bread, pulses, milk, vegetables etc. We seem to be getting lesser and …