Backed by the Italian government, the EU and driven by the Consortium of Guarantee of Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVC), this campaign aims to spread knowledge of olive oils and cooking techniques to the consuming public. Read about the launch here.
Amit had a little food adventure at Khan Market when he went to buy a copy of the Larousse Gastronomique. Apparently, things aren’t quite as great at Khan Market as they used to be.
Cholle Bhature is something most of us avoid these days, considering the amount of oil in one portion is probably our recommended allowance for the week. If we do have indulge once in a while, perhaps Sita Ram Diwan Chand should be tried next based on Amit Uppal’s raves.
Indian food needs a little getting used to, especially the procedures and spices. This article attempts to simplify the basics behind cooking Indian food, lists some of the most commonly used spices and includes three recipes in different degrees of complexity.
This curry surfaces on our menu every once in a while and I invariably overeat when this stuff is on the table. It tastes great with rice and good with toasted bread too. Lightly oil your hands, then peel and chop the bananas anyway you wish. Sprinkle some salt and turmeric powder over then and [...]
We had these crunchy, spicy pakodas for lunch yesterday. While not usually lunch material, they provided a nice change as pakodas are normally snack food in India. One of the most common times they’re made is when it’s raining outside. Most houses will then deep fry this delicious snack and the whole family consumes copious [...]
Jackfruits are quite common in India and this part of the world and I learnt something new today – Jackfruits are the largest tree borne fruits! They can be cooked both dry and in a gravy. Anyway, this is quite a tasty dish made with jackfruits. We first chop the jackfruits, omitting the middle section [...]
My mother in law spent the week end with us. Ignoring the traditionally spouted disadvantages of having MIL in the house, the most obvious advantage is her cooking. Good, old fashioned, hearty Punjabi / North Indian food at its best. She took on the job of making breakfast and she made what she calls ‘Makki [...]
There’s this guy in my office – the office boy. He is a simple minded chap who insists, absolutely insists on opening doors every time I need to go out. When nature calls, he opens the door, patiently waits at the door, and then opens the door when he hears me coming. He also considers [...]
These can be served on their own as a course, accompanied with a suitable green/white salad. You could also replace the meat patties and make fish burgers. You’ll need: 2 oz Potatoes 1/2 lb Cooked fish 2 Eggs 1/2 oz Butter Salt and pepper to taste Method: Shred fish finely and rub potatoes through sieve. [...]
