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Pineapple Chicken

Sheetal Jandial

2 days ago

Pineapple Chicken

Wait, don’t write this recipe off on reading pineapple and chicken together… this Pineapple Chicken is nothing like pineapple on pizza! The sweet and spicy combo of flavours in Pineapple Chicken will set your taste buds tingling for sure! If you’re a fan of Orange Chicken, give this recipe of Pineapple Chicken a go. Or not, either way give Pineapple Chicken a chance to woo you! Also, if you’re a fan of fresh, juicy pineapple slices topped with salt and red chilli powder, this

Raw Mango & Mint Chutney

Sheetal Jandial

Apr 14

Raw Mango & Mint Chutney

Kairi / kaccha aam and pudina chutney This recipe of raw mango and mint chutney is simple and delicious or simply delicious. Blitz together a few fresh ingredients and it’s done! The fresh tang from the raw mangoes or kairi is what sets this chutney recipe apart. As with any chutney, the fresher your ingredients, the better and more robust the flavour. Now, a lot of people like adding onions to their mint chutney recipes; I don’t. If you like the flavour of onions in your raw

Chicken Reshmi Kebab

Sheetal Jandial

Jun 7, 2020

Chicken Reshmi Kebab

Or simply Reshmi Kabab… or Chicken Malai Kebab… or Murgh Malai Kebabs… they’re all the same! The colour, you ask? Is because I pan-grilled these chicken reshmi kebabs and added a teaspoon of malai (fresh cream) at the end of the cooking process to de-glaze the pan. The chicken kebabs were then rolled in to these pan juices and got coloured. The flavours were simple and delicate nonetheless. For the uninitiated, Chicken Reshmi Kebabs or Murgh Malai Kebabs are ideally lighter i

Hibiscus Tea

Sheetal Jandial

May 22, 2020

Hibiscus Tea

Looking for a refreshing, unconventional, not-toothachingly-sweet, summer cooler? Look no further than Hibiscus Tea, rather Lemonade. If you have a flowering hibiscus plant at home, this is the perfect recipe for you. You could also make Hibiscus Tea with dried hibiscus petals. Yes, just the petals are used for this hibiscus herbal tea / lemonade. Usually, Hibiscus tea is made using the petals of the Roselle variety of hibiscus. I have used the red Hibiscus flowers grown and

Kaleji (Mutton Liver) Fry

Sheetal Jandial

May 15, 2020

Kaleji (Mutton Liver) Fry

Breakfast, mains, appetiser, small plates… Kaleji (mutton liver) Fry finds a place in all meals. This recipe of Kaleji Fry is the simple, no-fuss kind. To get the ‘fried’ effect I recommend cooking the mutton liver in its own juices, avoid adding water or stock. Stir the mutton liver often while it’s cooking to avoid charring or burning it. Serves 4 Time taken: 20-25 minutes Ingredients to make Kaleji (Mutton Liver) Fry 250 gms kaleji (mutton liver) 2 tbsp ghee 1 bay leaf / t

Schezwan Idli

Sheetal Jandial

Apr 29, 2020

Schezwan Idli

We’ve all made idli “dhokla” with leftover idlis using a tadka of curry leaves and haldi (turmeric powder). Looking for another way to upcycle leftover idli ? Or just a quick, easy snack ? Make this recipe of Schezwan Idli… spicy, crispy, melt-in-the-mouth… all at the same time! Time to take the humble idli to another level! This recipe of Schezwan Idli works best with leftover idli from the previous day or atleast ones that have been prepared a few hours earlier, say 3-4 hou

Coleslaw & Boiled Egg Sandwiches

Sheetal Jandial

Nov 14, 2019

Coleslaw & Boiled Egg Sandwiches

Coleslaw and Boiled Egg Sandwiches make for a healthy pre or post workout snack, quick breakfast on a busy day, part of the lazy Sunday brunch accompanied with other healthy breakfast recipes Poha, Besan ka Puda, or just another sandwich using Mint Chutney and fresh tomato slices. You could always use a slice of grilled paneer or cheese (or tofu) instead of the boiled eggs for vegan coleslaw sandwiches. If you do pack boiled eggs for your kids’ breakfast at school, this coles

Herbed Chicken Terrine

Sheetal Jandial

Sep 28, 2019

Herbed Chicken Terrine

This recipe was a first for me… as are many other recipes on the blog :) Chicken Terrine is a cheat’s / homemade version of salami (not cured or smoked though). Most of us have chicken salami stocked in the freezer for a lazy Sunday brunch, a quick weekday breakfast sandwich, a no-fuss chicken appetiser with cocktails, a delicious addition to an otherwise plain omelette… the ideas are endless, and Chicken Terrine is a great, quick and easy substitute. Chicken Terrine or homem

Besan ka Puda

Sheetal Jandial

Sep 3, 2019

Besan ka Puda

or Besan ka chilla or savoury gramflour pancakes Besan ka chilla or besan ka puda is a rustic, simple-flavoured Indian breakfast or chai time snack recipe, popular in Northern and Western India. A healthy one too, as long as you limit the quantity of ghee or cooking oil used to pan-fry. Like Thalipeeth, these savoury gramflour pancakes make for a gluten-free, low-carb, protein-rich replacement to wheat chapati / roti. Serve besan ka puda with any of these Indian sides recipes

Lobia ki Shami

Sheetal Jandial

Aug 16, 2019

Lobia ki Shami

Black-eyed Bean Kebabs So! This was a recipe trial, which turned out well. We’ve all heard of the traditional mutton Shami Kebabs… and then the vegetarian versions of them; rajma ki shami, kale chane ke shami kebab, masoor ke shami kebab (this one’s coming up soon!) and so on. So why leave the humble Lobia or Black-eyed beans out? Yes, it’s not everyone’s favourite bean given the mild flavour, but besides its meaty texture and nutty taste, lobia or black-eyed beans add great

Pani Puri Water

Sheetal Jandial

Jul 16, 2019

Pani Puri Water

Pani Puri, Golgappe, Puchka, Batashe... what's in a name? A good Pani Puri experience is more about the flavourful spicy, sweet, tangy Pani Puri water. Yes, the other elements are important too… crisp puris, sweet tamarind chutney or saunth chutney, al dente white peas or masala aloo, crisp boondi… but, it all comes down to how flavourful the Pani Puri water is. Why make your own Pani Puri water? With all the negative media around the quality of water used by street vendors,

Aam Panna

Sheetal Jandial

May 28, 2019

Aam Panna

One word… refreshing! If only we savoured traditional Indian beverages, which taste great besides being nutritious, more than aerated colas with empty calories *sigh* Most traditional Indian beverages are seasonal, bringing with them the health benefits of consuming seasonal produce. Summers: lassi or chaas, aam panna, shikanji, jaljeera, kokum sharbat, sattu ka ghol, thandai, solkadhi… Monsoon: chai ;) and other herbal teas to fight seasonal allergies, warm soups with season

Kanji Vada

Sheetal Jandial

Apr 25, 2019

Kanji Vada

Spicy moong dal vadas dipped in tangy Kanji… The Kanji recipe traditionally used for this combination i.e. Kanji Vada, is a simple beverage of mustard seeds, red chilli powder and salt. I, however, used the Punjabi Kanji recipe. Kanji vada is a popular street food around Rajasthan, parts of Punjab and Delhi (old Delhi specially). An innovative recipe using Kanji is Kanji Pulao. Makes: 15-18 moong dal vada Time taken* Soaking: 6-8 hours or overnight Cooking: 20-25 minutes *ass

Corn Cheese Balls

Sheetal Jandial

Feb 28, 2019

Corn Cheese Balls

Or corn cheese nuggets / bites. Makes for a quick make-ahead snack - you could prepare cheese corn balls and freeze in air tight bags for a couple of weeks – simply fry when serving. Why buy packed and frozen corn cheese balls when you can make your own? Pros: chemical preservative free! Makes: 12-14 corn cheese balls Time taken: Prep: 20 minutes Cooking: 5 minutes Ingredients to make Corn Cheese Balls 2 large-ish potatoes, boiled and mashed ½ cup corn kernels 2 tsp rice flou

Kothimbir Vadi

Sheetal Jandial

Feb 7, 2019

Kothimbir Vadi

When life gives you coriander… make kothimbir vadi! :) haha (sorry about that one) Not until you actually make something, do you realise how simple it is. I have always been under the impression that making the traditional Maharashtrian snack kothimbir vadi would be a complex process… the ratio of coriander to besan and besan to spices, the steaming process (knowing when its cooked just right)… this was surprisingly easy to make. Time taken: Prep: 10 minutes Cooking: 12-15 mi

Mint Chutney

Sheetal Jandial

Jan 31, 2019

Mint Chutney

Mint Chutney or Pudina Chutney: a versatile multi-use condiment that goes with everything and perks up the flavour of literally every snack or meal. This recipe of mint chutney makes delicious chutney sandwiches! Serve it with kachori, pakoras, dhokla… or simply chip dip! For when you want to substitute the regular pickles, a little pudina chutney with simple dal chawal tastes refreshing! Make a dip to go with kebabs / tikka by mixing equal portions of mint chutney and hung c

Schezwan Chicken

Sheetal Jandial

Jan 11, 2019

Schezwan Chicken

A popular Indian-Chinese appetiser: fresh, hot, mildly sweet, crispy, juicy chicken… Schezwan chicken ticks all the boxes for not just a quick and easy appetiser but also a meal by itself when served with steamed rice. This is a simple no-fuss recipe of Schezwan chicken using readily available ingredients and can be prepared literally within 15-20 minutes. The Schezwan sauce already has most of the ingredients that you would add to the recipe: Chinese five spice powder, vineg

Junglee Murgh

Sheetal Jandial

Dec 24, 2018

Junglee Murgh

Junglee maas (mutton) to junglee murgh! Absolutely love the simplicity of this recipe… with less ingredients yet complex flavours from the ghee, garlic and dried whole red chilies. Yes, these are the only ingredients! Besides mutton or chicken ofcourse. The original / authentic Rajasthani recipe ‘Junglee Maas’ calls for mutton and there’s no real reason to use chicken, except that it makes for a quick snack which is ready in literally no time. No marination needed as you want

Batter-fried stuffed mushrooms

Sheetal Jandial

Nov 13, 2018

Batter-fried stuffed mushrooms

There's more to mushrooms than soups and curries. Here is a simple, quick and easy to cook small plates / appetiser recipe - batter-fried stuffed mushrooms. Button mushrooms work best for this recipe of batter-fried stuffed mushrooms. I have used finely chopped button mushrooms stalks and paneer for the stuffing, which can be easily substituted with ingredients of your choice - think cheese!, finely chopped veggies, another variety of mushrooms, thickened white sauce loaded w

Lemon Garlic Prawns

Sheetal Jandial

Oct 11, 2018

Lemon Garlic Prawns

A quick simple starter or side, this recipe of Lemon Garlic Prawns takes literally no time to prepare. Be sure to marinate the prawns for a maximum of 30 minutes else the garlic may overpower the delicate flavour of the prawns. Time taken Prep: 5 minutes Marination: maximum 30 minutes Cooking: 3-4 minutes per batch over a grill pan (varies as per your cooking method – BBQ / grill pan…) Ingredients to make Lemon Garlic Prawns For 16 prawns I used: For the marinade: 8-10 cloves