Inspiring, creative, motivating and just simply full of life. That is Yvette in short. I met Yvette at a local blogger’s meet 10 months ago. It is difficult for most people to look bright and cheerful on a cold winter day, but Yvette was Vibrant and smiling her beautiful smile. The positive energy she oozed enveloped me immediately. When we first met, the girls ( VERONICA + VANGIE + YVETTE) were still writing the book. Following the blog on Facebook, I got to know three generations of authentic recipes, so many stories and such inspiring tales. The one thing that truly …
Kozhi Milagu Masala – Mangalore Style Pepper Chicken
Growing up, chicken used to be my favorite meat to eat. It could be because in many kashmiri pandit families, chicken was not cooked regularly, it was like a special treat. Or it could be because my mom made an amazing Chicken roganjosh. Or it could be both. I have never been able to tell. Meat is an integral part of Kashmiri food. We like our greens and a few vegetables here and there, but meat is the star and it is mostly cooked in traditional kashmiri style. Then I grew up, moved away from home and traveled a few …
Dum Ka Murgh and a Special Blogger
“food is capable of feeding far more than a rumbling stomach. Food is life; our well-being demands it. Food is art and magic; it evokes emotion and colors memory, and in skilled hands, meals become greater than the sum of their ingredients. Food is self-evident; plucked right from the ground or vine or sea, its power to delight is immediate. Food is discovery; finding an untried spice or cuisine is for me like uncovering a new element. Food is evolution; how we interpret it remains ever fluid. Food is humanitarian: sharing it bridges cultures, making friends of strangers pleasantly surprised …
Slow cooker chicken tandoori
I know the word tandoori chicken makes us think about the clay ovens, smoke flavored chicken cooked in pure raw heat. But I am going to take liberty and declare that you can make some great tasting chicken with the same spices as used in tandoori chicken, cook it slow and call it whatever you will – It will taste amazing. So I am calling it Slow cooker chicken tandoori !
Chicken Dhaniwal Korma
The citrus fresh aroma of freshly ground cilantro, sweet fried onions and creamy yogurt. What’s not to like! A fresh take on the traditional deep fried dhaniwal korma!
Chicken 65
“Food is not about impressing people. It’s about making them feel comfortable.” – Ina Garten, ‘The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook’ “Food is not about impressing people, it’s about making them feel comfortable.” Ina Garten And comfortable they do feel with this fiery dish. The crescendo of the stir frying chilies, curry leaves and garlic is always a conversation stopper; and not in a bad sort of way. It just moves people, the way musical crescendos do and then like any great piece of music, it reaches the climax. The spicy aroma of chicken 65 drifts about, people gather around and the party begins. Compliments galore, …