Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie is my version of the Irish classic. Shepherd’s pie or cottage pie is an Irish meat pie with a potato crust. It is quite hearty and a nice change even if you’re not a vegetarian. Historically, this was a great way to use up leftovers. I have been meaning to try my…
Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe
Gajar Ka Halwa or Carrot Halwa or Indian Carrot pudding is a very popular dessert made from carrots, milk and sugar. Originating in North and Central India, TV and films have given it cult status. Winter time brings fresh and juicy red carrots and is a perfect time for this delectable sweet dish. Every family…
12 Steps to a Healthier You in 2013
Who doesn’t like New Year Resolutions? Or maybe I should say who likes them? I have never been a fan of them personally. Like everyone, I have some friends who are pretty vocal about all the great things they are going to do in the New Year. They start advertising it a week or two…
Paneer Butter Masala Recipe
Paneer Butter Masala or Paneer Makhanwala or Butter Paneer is a very popular vegetarian dish all over the world. This is of course a vegetarian variation of the ever popular Butter Chicken. This is a rich dish, and hence an indulgence. Mildly spiced with a hint of sweetness and the richness of butter, this is…
Madras Tomato Chutney Recipe
I call this Madras Tomato Chutney or Andhra Tomato Chutney. Yes, yes! I know the two places are completely different in terms of language, culture, eating habits etc. But what I mean to say is that this is a South Indian style chutney, and uses ingredients that are predominantly used in Southern Indian cooking. If…
Tofu Mushroom Burger Recipe
I love burgers and am always up for trying out new recipes. This weekend, I finally got down to making one I had been thinking of for a while. It is very meaty since mushrooms and tofu are the main ingredient. I used traditional seasonings, and some oats to add body and as a binder….
Mango Chili Stir Fry Recipe
I am blogging after a long time, and even the new schedule I have committed to – one post a month – seems hard to achieve. This is because I am busy building a business from the ground up and am blogging regularly on topics related to my business. This recipe is actually the second…
Pan Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Stuffed mushrooms sound so exotic. Many times in fancy restaurants, they are stuffed with crab meat or some such so I have never really indulged in them much. One attempt at tasting them in the local Malaka Spice was very disappointing. SO I set myself the task of making them at home and checking for…
Tasty Falafel Recipe
Who doesn’t love Falafel? Whether it is served as an appetizer with a tangy dip, wrapped in a pita, or tops a healthy green salad, this spicy and flavorful food can liven up your day. Today I am going to show you how to make the most tasty falafel you ever ate! I first…
Easy Alfredo Sauce Recipe – The way it should be!
Pasta with Alfredo sauce is the ultimate indulgence. No one can pass up a dish of simple Fettucine Alfredo or Penne pasta with Alfredo. Some restaurants offer variations such as Cajun Alfredo which build on the basic recipe. Garlic, parsley or basil can add some light flavor or color. But the basic Alfredo sauce recipe…