‘NALLI GOSHT’…A lamb curry on the bone & a ‘grindless gravy’ at that!

“This curry was like a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony that I’d once heard…..especially the last movement, with everything screaming and banging ‘Joy.’ It stunned, it made one fear great art. My father could say nothing after the meal.” Anthony Burgess NALLI GOSHT…A robust, traditional lamb curry. Here we go again. With winter here, a … Continue reading ‘NALLI GOSHT’…A lamb curry on the bone & a ‘grindless gravy’ at that!

GINGER IN MANY AVATARS…Diversity is the ‘Spice of Life’!

“Had I but a penny in the world, thou shouldst have it for gingerbread.” William Shakespeare (1564-1616) GINGER GINGER EVERYWHERE…& a pile of it here!Time again for the monthly ‘Think Spice’ at Sunita’s World & it’s GINGER this time. Known for its great digestive properties & medicinal value, ginger is widely used in cooking in … Continue reading GINGER IN MANY AVATARS…Diversity is the ‘Spice of Life’!

SMOKED BUTTER PANEER…Paneer-e-Dhungaar is what I like to call it!

“Raising children is presented at first as a true-false test, then becomes multiple choice, until finally, far along, you realize that it is an endless essay. No one knows anything.”Anna Quindlen SMOKED BUTTER PANEER CURRY…‘Paneer-e-Dhungaar’ is what I like to call it! This recipe is the result of trying to keep the dinner table smiling … Continue reading SMOKED BUTTER PANEER…Paneer-e-Dhungaar is what I like to call it!

SIMPLE, EVERYDAY BROWN SUGAR MUFFINS…with walnuts & chocolate chips

“From morning till night, sounds drift from the kitchen, most of them familiar and comforting….On days when warmth is the most important need of the human heart, the kitchen is the place you can find it; it dries the wet sock, it cools the hot little brain.” E.B.White (1899-1985) BROWN SUGAR MUFFINS with WALNUTS & … Continue reading SIMPLE, EVERYDAY BROWN SUGAR MUFFINS…with walnuts & chocolate chips

Phirini / Saffron Indian Rice Pudding … think spice, think SAFFRON!

“Life is unsure; always eat your dessert first.”Anonymous PHIRINI/RICE PUDDING Looks like it’s time again for ‘beyond baking’, and this time I’m hitting the saffron trail! This recipe has finally been typed and blogged thanks to Sunita’s World, who runs a really interesting spice event every month. I think it’s a pretty neat idea, and … Continue reading Phirini / Saffron Indian Rice Pudding … think spice, think SAFFRON!

YUMMY PICNIC CHOCOLATE CAKE…IT’S HEALTHY TOO!!

“Like love, chocolate is always a delight to receive or to give.”MARY JANE FINSAND YUMMY PICNIC CHOCOLATE CAKE Love experimenting with chocolate cakes for the kids…and am trying to get to the perfect chocolate cake sans frosting. I have tried umpteen recipes, and find that the good ones use far more butter than I like, … Continue reading YUMMY PICNIC CHOCOLATE CAKE…IT’S HEALTHY TOO!!

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