Vada pav is a popular Indian street food. Call it the vegan Indain burger – or carb on carbs , but you can not deny its appeal. When you break it down it is spiced potato fritters and white bread. A generous amount chutneys and spice powders add to the visual appeal and makes it something more than the sum of its parts. Bite on the fried chili if yo dare!
Syama
Vegetable Biryani is a one pot meal that that is fit for company . Even the die hard carnivores in the family do not refuse this dish . Vegatable Biryani in Hydrabadi Dum way is a very fragrant , aromatic and rich dish . Aromatic basmati rice and vegetables cooked in …
The famed red velvet cake – smooth velvety texture, bright read color and buttery taste with a hint of cocoa – does a cake need anything more to make it irresistible ? The only problem I had with it was the amount of food color . The synthetic Red dyes used to …
The other day I got to pick a bag of oranges from a friend’s backyard. Fresh sweet oranges are always a treat, especially when handpicked and had fresh. I am especially fond of the zest, right from the tree these are even more fragrant than those from the market. So there I was with …
Flat breads or rotis are found everywhere in the Indian subcontinent. Usually made to order and eaten warm with accompaniments . These are made with a variety of flours , but wheat remains predominant . A tour of the region will definitely introduce one to the lean rotis, layered rotis , stuffed …
One of the perks of living in Southern California is that one gets to experience different cultures and cuisines. Sometime back I found these wonderful sweetbreads called Gata in a nearby middle eastern bakery . A bit of research led to Armenian Gata . It is a sweet and soft bread …
Rich , fun and ready to share – if there is party bread , this is it . Hard to believe that it is just a doled up cousin of humble white bread . Nothing complex , just a bit of filling and shaping and voila …
Here is an easy to make basic sourdough starter recipe. Flour and water are all it takes to make incredible starter from scratch. Once you master this vary the flour and liquid components to create more nuanced flavors.
Every now and then you are reminded of why the classics are what they are . Victoria Sponge Cake is one of those recipes . So named after Queen Victoria , who was partial to the sponge cake with her afternoon tea . This simple recipe is not just for …
Here is a sweet and tangy jelly with a hint of spicy beat. Ripe red peppers give the jelly its beautiful red color and a little pectin reduces the cooking time greatly . Use it to spread on toast or to on roast chicken or pork.