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Parties

Sweet Eid celebration at my home

10:36 AM
Today is the third day of Eid, alhamdulillah so far so good. First day we had lots of guests. On the second day few friends visited us and we planned for an outing which got cancelled due to bad weather. Today being the 3rd day, its Bangalore bandh to protest against the increase in sexual crimes against women and children and hence no...

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Parties

Eid Menu

4:30 PM
A sneak peak into my upcoming Eid Menu Today I'm sharing my menu for this Eid and the various combinations that you can opt for. On Eid day we don't go for any specific breakfast. As and when guest comes in, we just keep having all the stuffs that I have mentioned under serving guest, and because of this we take our lunch...

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Rice

Awadhi Mutton Biryani - My 4th Guest Post

9:03 PM
Ramadan has almost come to an end with the world marking Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday/Tuesday insha allah. I was so busy these days that it kept me completely away from the blogging world. Even today I'm not writing down any recipe, but rather sharing with you all a guest post that I've given to Huma Kalim of Gheza-e-Shiriin on the occassion of Eid. Since...

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Beverage

Dry Fruits Harira | Harira Drinks Recipe

10:46 AM
A very famous and nutritious drink to be best had when you are fasting or otherwise to create immunity in kids and adults alike. Harira is nothing but dry fruits powder cooked in milk. I prepare either Turri (dry fruits drink) or Harira for Iftar to break my fast as it boosts up our energy level. Look below for the recipe....... ...

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Snacks

Potato Stuffed Bread Rolls - My 3rd Guest Post

11:29 AM
Hello friends, Ramadan is already halfway through and its a lovely weather here in Bangalore. The days are cool and calm and in the evening, as I deep fry the pakodas, samosas and papads for Iftar, the weather takes a u-turn with black clouds hovering around with heavy winds and a sudden downpour. A lovely aroma spreads the entire house and we have...

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Parties

An Iftar Menu at my home - 2014

10:31 AM
Nothing much, just a random click of my iftar table yesterday, sharing here with all my lovely readers.......  Menu includes: 1. Dates 2. Sharbat-e-Roohafza - Recipe here 3. Turri (dry fruits drink) - Recipe here 4. Black chana chat - Recipe coming soon 5. Qeema pakoda - Recipe here 6. Samosa - Recipe here 7. Banana Walnut Muffin (eggless) - Recipe here 8....

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Snacks

Cabbage Pakoda Recipe | Cabbage Fritters

11:31 AM
Today I'm sharing a deep fried snack recipe that goes well for Iftar as well as a regular evening snack with a hot cup of tea/coffee. Usually I make Qeema pakoda everyday for Iftar, but yesterday I did not had qeema in stock, so had to make some alternative fried snack and ended up in making cabbage pakoda or cabbage fritters. This one...

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Rice

Aloo Dum Biryani | Vegetarian Biryani

3:59 PM
Made this my all time favorite and yummy Aloo Dum Biryani yesterday for dinner. It was very light, flavorful and has come out perfect. Don't get scared looking into the long list of ingredients and method, it's pretty easy just that it requires quiet number of ingredients all available at home. Do try this for your dinner today..... ...

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Beverage

Shikanji | Nimbu Paani

11:46 AM
Shikanji or Nimbu Paani is a famous summer cooler of North India. It has always been one of my favorite drinks in summers as well as during Ramadan to break the fast. Its loaded with lots of Vitamin C and helps to balance the electrolytes in our body which are lost due to perspiration or long fasting hours during Ramadan. ...

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