A famous Kashmiri delicacy, very rich and sweet Pulao, full of fruits and nuts Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice 1 cup milk 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 4 cloves 1 inch cinnamon 3 cardamoms 1-2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sugar 3-4 strands (1 gm) saffron (kesar) 3 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter) 1 cup […]

Vegetable stew made with tomatoes and herbs Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, cubed 1 capsicum or green pepper, cubed 2 small brinjal (baigan), cubed 1-2 fresh zucchini (tori), cubed 1/2 cup cubed yellow summer squash or pumpkin (optional) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf 6 tomatoes, chopped 3 tbsp parsley, chopped […]

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 1/4 cups icing sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup margarine or butter 1/3 cup strong coffee Method: 1. Mix together icing sugar and cocoa powder and keep aside. 2. In a bowl, beat margarine or butter, until light and smooth. 3. Gradually add sugar and cocoa powder mixture, […]

A popular Indian preparation of mashed vegetable and potatoes in spicy masala, served with fried pav bread Ingredients: For Bhaji 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 spring onions, finely chopped 1 large capsicum, finely chopped 3-4 green chilies, finely chopped 2 teaspoon garlic paste 1 cup chopped tomatoes 2 medium sized, boiled and mashed potatoes […]