Archives July 2009

July 30My debut in Walima Club :Egyptian Special - Koshary and Basbousa(Semolina cake)July 28Kosambari,a raw vegetable and lentil saladJuly 27Daring Bakers...Milan cookiesJuly 23Dodol(Coconut Milk Jaggery sweet)July 21Eggcelent Eggplant recipes :Ratatouille Pasta,Kashmiri Baigan and Stuffed Baby eggplantsJuly 20Bisi Bele Bath(Hot Lentil Rice)July 15Ice Dream Cook Book Review.Roasted Banana nut Ice Dream.Peach MelbaJuly 11Shahi Paneer(Indian Cottage...

My Debut in Walima Cooking Club :Egyptian Special - Koshary and Basbousa(Semolina cake)

In Arlette's words-"The Arabic word Walima (banquet) is derived from the root word Walam, which literally means to gather and assemble. The Arabs used it for a meal or feast where people were invited and gathered to eat and celebrate for days, either for new born babies, a traveler returning home or for weddings.Later the term became exclusive for banquet celebration."(The Logo is from one of Lebanese...

Kosambari,a raw vegetable salad(With Carrots,Cucumber and Lentils)

A summery salad with fresh veggies including cool cucumber,carrots and tender soaked moong lentils,Kosambari is a favorite side served along with rice,sambar among other tasty dishes in a full course Udupi meal. With minimum or no cooking required the salad\side is definitely a favorable dish for hot summers.Recipe adapted from Ramya's Mane AdigeIngredients1 cup carrots,grated1/2 cup Moong lentil,soaked...

Milan Cookies.

The July Daring Bakers' challenge was hosted by Nicole at Sweet Tooth. She chose Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Cookies and Milan Cookies from pastry chef Gale Gand of the Food Network.With or\and choice in the challenge I picked what seemed easier ,the Milan cookies,a famous European sandwich cookie with luscious dark chocolate filling.To add to the scrumptiousness I dipped the cookie in some more...

Dodol.

A beloved delicacy in the scenic Islands of South East Asia(Malaysia, Indonesia,Philippines, Singapore, and Sri Lanka) and also Goa(in India),the Dodol is hard to miss on festive occasions like Eid and Christmas.Its made from incredibly simple ingredients,coconut milk ,sugar and rice flour.The method is fairly simple ,but requires muscle power for the constant stirring to achieve a luscious smooth...

Eggcellent Eggplant recipes:Ratatouille pasta,Kashmiri Baigan, Stuffed Baby Eggplants ,Bagara Baigan and more

Nick named "Baigan Raja"(the king of vegetables),the plump,crowned head Eggplant\Aubergine\Brinjal\Baigan with shiny attractive suit ,never appealed to me as a kid,I didn't care to finish the plate whenever it was served.I still find it challenging to eat unless cooked with lots of spices.It so happened ,hubby dear bought a generous batch of them last week.Since these don't store for more than a week,we...

Bise Bele Bhath(Hot Lentil Rice)

My Special platter with concoction of pleasing elements was the lone thing comforting past week ,which has been a roller coaster of emotions.Was anxious and excited to begin with, about our move to Columbus OH ,busy with packing and cleaning up ,then the frightening halt to our motives with Nabeel's wrist bone fracture, from a terrible fall off the monkey bars.Now we patiently wait until my buddy...

Archives : July 2009

July 19Udupi Special:Bisibele Bath(Hot Lentil Rice)July 15Ice Dream Cookbook review.Roasted Banana Nut Ice Dream.And Peach MelbaJuly 11Shahi Paneer.Announcing Weekend Wokking:CheeseJuly 8Beet Chalupas.And some Changes in Health Nut ChallengeJuly 6Rosemary Zopf(Swiss braided bread) with Graubenden Barley SoupJuly 6Grilled Vegetables Wild Rice SaladJuly 216 Bean Stew with Whole Grain dinner rollsJuly 1I love cilantro! :Cilantro Coconut milk Pa...

The Ice Dream CookBook Review.Dairy-free Roasted Banana nut Ice Dream.And Peach Melba.

Have you ever dreamed of a frozen dessert that can actually boost the immunity? An Ice-cream that's creamy yet healthy?A sweet snack that even a diabetic is allowed to eat?A frozen treat that's free of gluten,artificial colors ,hydrogenated oils and high sugar syrups? Rachel Albert-Matesz's Ice Dream Cookbook is the answer to those dreams,the book brings definite good news for all the Ice-cream enthusiasts...

Shahi Paneer(Indian Cottage cheese). Announcing Weekend Wokking :Cheese

Shahi Paneer resonates the richness and royalty of the Mughalai Cuisine.Paneer is crowd pleasing delicacy of Indian Cuisine,especially for the lacto-vegetarians.It resembles Extra firm tofu in texture and can certainly be substituted with it for an healthier alternative.Store bought kind are almost always full-fat but Paneer can also be home made with reduced fat milk. Roasted paneerRecipe Shahi PaneerIngredients2...

Beet Chalupas.And some changes in Health Nut Challenge

The inspiration for this eyeful delicacy was the Beet Chalupas at WhatsCooking.Pleasing to the eyes and the soul,these are no match with the greasy fried Chalupas on the menu at the popular fast food joints.Chalupas meaning boat in Spanish is popular Mexican food,if you've loved making homemade tortillas then these should be easy,rolled with refried(not really fried) beans ,Chapulas make a quite a...

Rosemary Zopf(Swiss Braided Bread) With Graubünden Barley Soup

Zopf is one of many kinds of breads savored in Swiss cuisine. This specialty braided bread has interesting similarity with the Challah.Swiss love this gorgeous bread for Sunday breakfast with butter or fruit preserves nevertheless I relished it with a bowl of soup for lunch.I use fragrant Rosemary ,that makes the bread all the more charming with its unique aroma and flavor. Recipe Whole grain Rosemary...