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Soda Bottle Openerwala, Cyberhub, Gurgaon … quaint, vibrant, delightful Parsi cuisine & culture
Soda Bottle Openerwala. It was love at first sight! Nostalgia embraces you the minute you walk in through the doors; rather a wave of nostalgia! The cheerful, cafe like exteriors already beckon curious eyes ... wrought iron, relaxed seating, the cocoa cola chairs, 70's-80's jukebox music offering a heady mix of energetic english and songs, galvanised iron flower pots with cheerful winter chrysanthemums, attention to rustic detail in every little thing.
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Smoked Indian Chicken Curry / Dhungaar-e-Dum ka Murgh … giveaway to end 2013
Simple, smoked, delicious Indian chicken curry that can be baked {or cooked on the stove top}. A do ahead marination ensures very little work just before serving. Serve over steamed rice, naan, etc with a mixed greens salad.
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Moong Dal Halwa, Dark Chocolate Nut Clusters, Baklava from scratch … have a sweet Diwali
“You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world.” Oprah Winfrey Moong Dal Halwa, Dark Chocolate Nut Clusters, Baklava from scratch … how can we not go sweet on Diwali, the festival of lights? The halwa is special. The recipe is from the very sweet, talented and humble Chef Kunal Kapur, of Indian Master Chef fame. Masterchef Kunal Kapur judged a charity cook-off between a few chosen ones from the canola India Facebook contest and a couple of food bloggers. The chosen contestants came together to cook some healthy Diwali treats, in canola oil, for the underprivileged children from the…
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Phirni Custard with Mixed Fruits
An all time favourite dessert, this Indian rice pudding is a celebration of the earthy taste of basmati rice, saffron and a surprise element...canned fruits. You can serve it warm or chilled. This Phirni Custard with Mixed Fruits is a decadent vegetarian dessert 'From Everyone Can Cook' by Vikas Khanna
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Dark Chocolate Orange Yogurt Eggless Cheesecake …Happy Independence Day India!
This is one recipe that just keeps getting better and better. Immense possibilities, and infinite combinations. Ten minutes into the oven, cooled and then chilled, these are great make ahead desserts. The Dark Chocolate Orange Yogurt Eggless Cheesecake is a wonderful fast track and economical cheesecake. Scrumptious too.
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Ishrat Aunties Chicken Korma … simple finger licking good curry
Almost every Indian household has there own recipe, and this chicken korma / curry recipe comes from my mother's childhood friend from Meerut. It's simple, uses staple pantry ingredients...and leaves you wanting for more!
