Friends, it’s time to make some pie. Today we will embark on a journey to make quiche. I will not hesitate to admit that I have never tried to make pastry dishes therefore, if I can be successful in making this beautiful rich and creamy dish, anyone can. Quiche is a must try for everyone, Continue reading «Spinach and Cottage Cheese Quiche»
Every summer starts off by me putting up a large pot to make bottles of Rooh Afza for my kids and visitors at home. It has been a tradition for years now. Guests are served this home made version of Rooh Afza. The heat gets so unbearable in Pakistan during June and July that one Continue reading «Home Made Rooh Afza- Guest Chefling»
With load shedding and temperatures touching 50c mark, the only saviour we have in the house are the drinks made by my mom. One of the favorite is the green mango squash and the other one is what we call Rooh Fursa (a home made Rooh Afza). With these two drinks readily available in our fridge, we Continue reading «Green Mango Squash – Beat the Heat»
The temperatures are rising and so are the tempers during the Election 2013 campaign. The importance of exercising your right to vote can’t be stressed enough. Its about the belief that your input can make a difference and even one vote can make a difference. So be prepared to stand in heat for hours to show for your country Continue reading «Keep it Calm and have Mint Lemonade- Election Day Menu»
For me, one of the hated vegetables as a child was the Tinday (round Gourd). Like other veggies, I developed the love for these as I grew old. I first had these beautiful stuffed gourd from my aunt’s kitchen. A few weeks back, I found the most fresh small sized round gourd in market and Continue reading «Bharaye Tinday – Stuffed Round Gourd»
Making yogurt at home always seemed like a miraculous thing to do! As a child i remember my mom showing us the nicely settled yogurt in morning! And i agree the happiness that you get when you see a nicely settled Yogurt in a bowl or making butter at home, its way more than cooking Continue reading «Home-Made Yogurt»
Ever wondered how moms made such dilacious Dahi Bhalae? Well the biggest issue is to get the Bhala made to perfection. Yogurt we can all put spices and make it right! The recipe requires patience and planning but will be worth it! Here goes the recipe of easy to make Mash Ki Daal Kay Dahi Continue reading «Dahi Bhalae (Mash ki Daal kae) Yogurt with White Lentils Balls»
This recipe has its origin in Thailand. The sourness of green mangoes with crunch of peanuts and spiciness of red chillies is what makes this salad unique!Its season for green Mangoes and my sister-in-law just sent me some. It has a very addictive and tangy taste. Ingredients: 1-2 green mangoes – Peel and shred thinly Three tbsp water 2 Continue reading «Thai Green Mango Salad – Tantalize your taste buds»
Over the last few years I have developed a taste for eating Brinjal (Baingan)- a vegetable, as a child most of us hated! One dish that’s inspired by an Iranian dish and cooked so nicely by my mom is Dahi Baingan (Brinjal with Yogurt). Its a great variety in many of Baingan Raita dishes i Continue reading «Dahi Baingan (Brinjal with Yogurt)- Simple yet Divine»
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