I know, I know! It's not green beer but it tastes SO good! Almond Kulfi for St Patrick's Day is perfect for any green gathering. It was supposed to be a pistachio kulfi (for the natural green colour) but I kept forgetting to buy the dang things so I just dyed the kulfi green :). I am quite certain the patron saint of Ireland would approve of this very rich and decadent dessert without all the extravagance of a rich and decadent dessert. It is very simple and quite rustic in its preparation and also happens to be very easy to make. St Patrick was a Christian missionary and a bishop in Ireland who lived and taught around the fifth century. He died on March 17 and St Patrick's Day is celebrated on this day around the world. March 17 around the world has become a celebration of Ireland itself with St Patrick's Day parties with Irish food and all things green. Of course, Ireland is not known for Indian food but being across from the British Isles where there is plenty of great Indian food, I am sure it has found its way to Ireland. I never had a chance to visit Ireland and I regret not going now. My father visited County Kerry once and he said it was beautiful. Ireland is on my list ... continue reading...
White Chocolate Blackberry Tart
Today's post is in honour of all mothers celebrating Mother's Day On Sunday, March 10th in The United Kingdom. Mothers are very special beings and we don't realise what we have until they are gone. I lost my mother on March 10th, 1998. How appropriate that Mother's Day falls on her 15 year anniversary. I miss my mother immensely. She was a very sociable person and enjoyed talking and entertaining. She was a great cook and excellent at improvising. I wish I had paid more attention when she cooked and had her wisdom and experience to guide me now. So, here's to my mother and to all mothers celebrating today. I would like to send special wishes to my friends who are in the UK and who are mothers. When we were in school together, we were just children ourselves. Nowadays, these ladies are excellent mothers in their own right and I am in awe of each and every one of them. It seems like yesterday we were all playing in the playground at school, pretending to be Charlie's Angels or reenacting Grease (at a convent no less). So, this White Chocolate Blackberry Tart is for my friends, all mothers in the UK and my blogger friends who are such special mothers also and I see how special ... continue reading...
Blueberry Flax Streusel Muffins
I am not a big fan of cupcakes probably because I've had more terrible ones than I care to remember. I have shelled out big bucks at boutique cupcake places and ended up throwing almost all of them away when even my children wouldn't touch them. I think it's the mediocre box mix cake and the horrible gloppy frosting. I don't mind the cupcakes I make of course, but shop bought, never. Now muffins on the other hand I love. I guess in reality they are just dessert disguised as breakfast, but I sure do like them. Even a bakery store can produce a half way decent muffin. My favourite muffin is the blueberry with a bit of cinnamon sugar on top. There is nothing quite like a blueberry muffin; the simple cake laden with blue, juicy jewels. It is one of the simple pleasures of life. So, when my cousin asked me for a blueberry muffin recipe that included flaxseed, I jumped on her request. My usual blueberry recipe doesn't include flax but I made a few changes and tried it out. I figured since she wanted flaxseed, she was looking for a healthy muffin so I changed out the butter and heavy cream too! I added a bit of a sweet crunch on top by including a streusel and the end result was a soft, ... continue reading...
Chinese Bao ~ Indian Style
Sticking with the whole "many uses of tandoori chicken" theme, I made something that I have wanted to for a long time, the Chinese bao or bun. I love Asian food, every kind, but am not very good at making any! I want to blame the fact that I have always had an electric cooktop and with an electric cooktop, there is no way to get a wok hot. I use frying pans most of the time ad they get it done but as you know by now, I love to own pans. I feel they add to the authenticity and taste (probably not but this is what I tell my husband as I am spending his money). These buns don't need a wok so I figured I was pretty safe and couldn't possibly muck it up. Besides, I am good with yeast doughs and I like working with them. Let me tell you that I have never had a bao until the other day when I made my version. I can only imagine that the BBQ'd Chinese ones are pretty amazing. Unfortunately, as much as I love Chinese cuisine, I am unable to try many things because of the high usage of pork which we don't eat. Therefore, I convert everything to chicken. Chinese cooking lends itself pretty well to Indian fusion. No surprise really considering the Mongols invaded India many times. I am ... continue reading...
Murgh Makhani ~ Butter Chicken
This week a couple of my foodie friends posted recipes for tandoori chicken and after I had done wiping my keyboard dry, I decided to take this as a tasty segue to my recipe of butter chicken. There are many recipes for tandoori chicken and everyone has a special way they like to make it at home with the spices they like to use. Some like to grill on charcoal, some on gas and some just throw it under the broiler; I've done all three at one time or another. I love tandoori chicken, especially the one that comes from a true tandoor, a big clay pot oven. However, I'll take chicken that is thrown on a searing grill too with a charcoal fire burning underneath. Most of the flavour comes from the marinade the chicken absorbs and it is important that it gets a chance to soak in this spicy, garlicky bath. I am not going to post my tandoori chicken today (you can find my marinade in the chicken tikka masala post) but please check out the ones posted earlier this week on Simple Gluten Free Kitchen and The Lady 8 Home, both use different spices and different cooking methods but I guarantee they both taste exquisite. After you have enjoyed a piece or two of the tandoori chicken, use the rest ... continue reading...
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