Served as an appetizer Paneer Tikka is very healthy for kids and adults alike. INGREDIENTS : 1/2 kg paneer cubes, about 3 cm/1.5″ each 2 tsp garlic paste 2 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp chaat masala 2 tsp chilli powder tandoori masala 1 tsp powdered black pepper 1 tbsp salt A few drops of red […]
Topli na Panir
by Rita Jamshed Kapadia Topli or Tokri means Basket in Indian Gujarati. Topli na Panir (2 recipes with rennet) by Zavera J. Kanga (Moms’ Recipe) By Rita Jamshed Kapadia Recipe #1 (with rennet) Makes 4 – 5 Ingredients 4 Cups Milk 2 tsp salt (optional for taste only, does not help in formation of […]
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Kumas Cake
HAPPY NEW YEAR ! Click for VIDEO on how to make Parsi Kumas Recipe by Rita Jamshed Kapadia Makes 24 pieces Ingredients 6 oz salted butter (melted) 2 cups sugar 5 eggs 1 cup wheat flour 1 cup rava (fine grain semolina) 1/2 cup cake flour or baking plain flour 2 tsp baking powder […]
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Shab-e Yalda: When Light Shines and Goodness Prevails
Today is the Shortest Day of the Year and the Darkest. Yalda on December 21 is celebrated in many parts of the world. Eating watermelon today is believed to keep you healthy in the new year. Watermelon seeds are one of the items in the parsi char jat nu magaj. I was requested to create […]
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Salted Lassi with Coriander and Cumin
Drink Indian Cumin Lassi without sugar. Great for Diabetics. Salted Lassi is healthy and nutritious for your body. Ingredients: Plain Yogurt 1 cup Water 1 cup Coriander leaves 3 Cumin powder a pinch Salt to taste Method of preparation: Wash coriander leaves and grind them with little amount of yogurt using a juice blender. Add […]
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Rita’s Secret Cashew Lamb Curry revealed!
Rita’s Secret “Kaju Mutton ” Cashew Lamb Curry revealed ! Lamb can be substituted with Mutton. Kaju is a Indian word for Cashew. (Cashews can be substituted with Almonds) Ingredients 4 lbs boneless Lamb Marinate lamb 10 tsp. Ginger Garlic paste 1 tsp turmeric powder 3 tsp salt Fry in hot oil 2 medium onions grated […]
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Yogurt Shrikand in Red White and Blue
Yogurt is hung to make it thick. Garnish with fresh blueberries, sliced almonds and serve shrikand immediately. Makes: 2 Servings of Shrikand. Ingredients 2 Cups Plain Yogurt 1 Pod Cardamom 4 Tbsps Sliced Blanched Almonds (optional) Fresh Blueberry Fruit (optional) Sugar to Taste A drop of red and blue food color (edible color) Method Crush […]
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Murg e Kalmi
Murg is the indian hindi word for chicken. INGREDIENTS : 1 kg chicken-skinned and cut into 8-10 pieces 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste salt to taste 1 cup yoghurt-placed in a colander to drain out excess water 2 cloves 1/2 tsp cinnamon-broken, roasted and powdered 1/2 tsp black cumin seeds-roasted and powdered […]
