Food diary
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Party in the mouth
The task of prepping multiple, similar looking plates. For main course today: tomato chicken accompanied by saag rice. 🙂
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Conversación en español : Desayuno
¿Qué hay de desayuno? Tortilla española. I used this recipe as a general guide, but improvised with the ingredients, using the veggies and cheese I had handy.
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Recipe – fusion fish curry
Today, I cooked fish for the first time ever. Call it beginners luck, but this turned out great :). In the spirit of sharing all good things :), here’s the recipe, so you can try it too.  I call this the fusion fish curry, as the spices and style has borrowed elements from various regions of India. What you  need: 1 kg fish cut into 1″ thick slices (this curry tastes best with Rohu but you can use any fish…
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Recipe – Quick corn bread
In the mood for a hearty bite? But running low on pantry supplies? Here is just the recipe for you – quick, simple and steamed to better health :). To make: Mix together all purpose flour (1/2 cup), 2 tbsp butter , 1/4 cup milk, 1 egg, 1 tsp sugar, salt to taste. Gently fold in some sweet soda. There is no need to beat the batter to perfect smooth consistency, just ensure that everything is mixed well and there…
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Making perfect lemon green tea, as easy as ABC
To make two tea cups: Add 2 cups water, tea leaves ( or two tea bags) , mint leaves (about 15) , jaggery (about 4 spoons) in a tea pot. Brew the ingredients on slow heat for a couple of minutes and then squeeze in a lemon. Crank up the heat and let the tea brew for a few additional seconds. Taste test as the tea simmers to adjust the quantity of lemon or jaggery. That’s it 🙂 serve piping…
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No photoshop necessary, for this before and after
I am not a fan of carrot juice but this, mild initiation into vegetable juice, I did not mind. I would recommend this juice to anyone who is gently easing themselves into a cleanse. Ingredients (Serves 1) : – Pomegranate : one medium sized – Carrot : one medium sized – Orange : one – Ginger : as per taste (but go easy, remember, a little can go a long way) Method: Juice the pomegranate, ginger and carrots. Squeeze in…
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This pomegranate could use some apple ..
.. and so, begins my entanglement with fruits and delicious infusions. Featured today is a super simple blend. Ingredients (Serves 1) : – Pomegranate : one medium sized – Apple : one medium sized – Lemon : two generous squeezes – Basil : one tiny sprig Method: Juice the apples first, follow up by juicing the pomegranate seeds and basil (be sure to sieve out any excessive pulp). That is it, the juice is ready to serve :). Note: Apple…
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Ajwain infused curry puff’s
Ajwain seeds are commonly used in Indian cooking. However, using fresh Ajwain leaves to your dish, takes it to a whole another level. I tried a spin of samosa’s and made some ajwain infused curry puff’s. Have you added this fresh herb in your cooking?
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Paper boat iced tea – review
The guys at Hectar beverages send in another lovely package of samples of their latest flavours under the Paperboat brand. (Read my review of the other beverages from Paperboat here). The package they send in contained two iced tea flavours – tulsi tea and ginger lemon tea. It saddens me to write this, because I really want these guys to be hugely successful and wish them nothing but a bright future. I am also a little upset with myself as…