Monthly Archives: February 2008

Lemon Creme Brulee

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Pia

Instant Dessert ~ Lemon Creme Brulee Lemon Creme Brulee for JFI Lime/Lemon Lemon/Lime – who would think that such a small citrus fruit can do wonders when it comes to cooking, baking, health benefits and much more, not to mention … Continue reading →

Posted in Blueberries, Doodh (Milk), Fruits, Lemon-Lime, Milk & Products | Tagged Creme Brulee, Easy Dessert, Lemon, vegetarian | 13 Comments

Aloo Sandwich

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Pia

Travel food ~ Aloo Sandwich Stuffed Aloo Sandwich Seems like this week I am having a lot more dishes prepared with aloo. My husband can eat dishes made of aloo any day, all day. I guess it probably is true … Continue reading →

Posted in Aloo (Potato), Vegetables | Tagged Aloo Sandwich, breakfast, Potato Sandwich, sandwich, vegan, vegetarian | 12 Comments

Aloo Poha

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Pia

Comfort food in a spoonful ~ Aloo Poha Poha Poha is flattened or beaten rice, is an easy-to-cook breakfast recipe. This type of flattened rice absorbs water and gets swollen which is then used to make the breakfast dish. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Aloo (Potato), Poha (Flattened Rice), Rice & Products, Vegetables | Tagged Aval, breakfast, indian, Poha, vegan, vegetarian | 18 Comments

Marie Biscuit Magic

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Pia

Quick, Easy, Delicious ~ Marie Biscuit Magic Marie Biscuit stack Marie Biscuit is a popular biscuit that is similar to rich tea biscuit made with all the usual ingredients of biscuit with an addition of vanilla. It is very popular … Continue reading →

Posted in Butter, Cocoa, Cocoa & Caffeine, Coffee, Milk & Products | Tagged Biscuits, dessert, Marie Biscuits, vegetarian | 55 Comments

Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Pia

Something not Indian yet close enough ~ Stuffed Poblano Peppers Poblano Pepper Poblano pepper is a mild chili pepper but a little bit spicier than a bell pepper . This is one of the most popular peppers grown in Mexico … Continue reading →

Posted in Basmati Rice, Black Beans, Corn, Dals & Legumes, Fontina, Milk & Products, Pyaaz (Onion), Rice & Products, Vegetables | Tagged mexican, Poblano Pepper, Stuffed Poblano Pepper, vegetarian | 39 Comments

Two Sweet Hearts

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Pia

Say “I Love you” to someone special ~ Two Sweet Hearts for Valentines Day Growing up back in India, I remember how fast valentines day was catching up and getting popular among the youth. It was such a special day … Continue reading →

Posted in Doodh (Milk), Grains, Milk & Products, Sooji (Semolina) | Tagged Sooji Halwa, Valentines Day, vegetarian | 15 Comments

Mini Katori Chaat

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Pia

Finger foods ~ Mini Katori Chaat Who said a chip has to be eaten with a dip such as salsa or guacamole? Today, I came up with my version of eating a tortilla chip the Indian way. If you are … Continue reading →

Posted in Aloo (Potato), Dals & Legumes, Hara Channa, Pyaaz (Onion), Tomato, Vegetables | Tagged Chaat, Finger Foods, Party Snacks, Tostito, vegetarian | 19 Comments

Mutter Pulao

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Pia

Fast, Simple and Delightful ~ Mutter Pulao A spoonful of Mutter Pulao When I think of Pulao that could be made in no time yet not compromising on the taste front, it is none other than Mutter (Peas) Pulao that … Continue reading →

Posted in Basmati Rice, Mutter (Peas), Rice & Products, Vegetables | Tagged mutter, Mutter Pulao, Mutter Pulav, Peas Pilaf, pulao, pulav, vegan, vegetarian recipe | 16 Comments

Vegetable Upma

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Pia

Quick & Comfort food ~ Vegetable Upma Veggies for my Upma Upma is a quick and delicious comfort food that it is prepared in every household at least once a week(?). It is called as Upma in Malayalam & Tamil, … Continue reading →

Posted in Aloo (Potato), Bell Pepper(Capsicum), Carrots, Grains, Pyaaz (Onion), Sooji (Semolina), Vegetables | Tagged indian vegetarian, Kharabath, Rava, Sooji, Upeet, upma, Uppindi, Uppittu, vegan | 17 Comments

Lauki Channa Dal

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Pia

Exotic Squash ~ Lauki Lauki and Channa dal Lauki or Doodhi is also known as bottle gourd. These gourds contain some amounts of Vitamins C and B complex and also a few protein varieties. They contain a lot of water … Continue reading →

Posted in Channa Dal, Dahi (Yogurt/Curd), Dals & Legumes, Lauki(Bottle Gourd), Milk & Products, Vegetables | Tagged bottle gourd, chana dal, channa dal, doodhi, indian vegetarian recipe, lauki, loki, split chickpeas, vegetarian recipe | 34 Comments

Aloo Tikki

Posted on February 3, 2008 by Pia

Aloo Tikki for SnackShots, The Potato & The Potato Fe(a)st Aloo Tikki or Potato Cutlets is one of the most popular snack dishes in India. Aloo Tikki comes under a collective group of snack items called ‘Chaat’ . In India, … Continue reading →

Posted in Aloo (Potato), Chole (Chickpeas), Dals & Legumes, Mutter (Peas), Vegetables | Tagged Aloo Tikki, Alu Tikki, Potato Cutlets, Potato Patti, vegan, vegetarian | 48 Comments

Paneer Shimla Mirch Wrap

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Pia

Cottage Cheese with Bell Peppers Wrap~ Paneer Shimla Mirch Wrap Honey, what would you like to eat? Something Yum! But, help me decide on it, please. OK, here are my clues; creamy, soft, cheesy, protein-rich Ahh, got it. It’s Paneer … Continue reading →

Posted in Bell Pepper(Capsicum), Milk & Products, Paneer, Vegetables | Tagged "Capsicum, bell pepper, cottage cheese, indian, paneer, Paneer Shimla Mirch, Shimla Mirch, vegetarian, Wrap | 12 Comments