Tried and Tasted : A Life(Time) of Cooking – Round up

Another incredible blog Tried and Tasted .Thanks to all the participants who shared the cherishable journey through A Life(Time) of Cooking .Here is the showcase of simple and delicious recipes devoured from Ganga’s blog: The Eggless Indian Custard , a luscious dessert which doesn’t take too much effort or time yet satisfies your sweet tooth without being very heavy ,tried by Aparna (My Diverse Kitchen) , Priya (Priya’s Easy N Tasty Recipes) , Poornima (Tasty Treats) and Me at Health Nut DalMakhani,Oberoi style ,silky, buttery dal straight from a restaurant chef, tried by Nupur(One hot Stove) and Faiza Ali (Faiza Ali’s Kitchen) Beetroot Halwa a healthy dessert with more nutrients than you can count tried by SnacksGiving (food food food) and Me at Health Nut Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding) ,a succulent rice pudding with goodness of vanilla and rosemary, by Priya (Priya’s Easy N Tasty Recipes) and Me at Health Nut .I was fortunate enough to buy imported figs from Greece,perfect to sprinkle on the pudding. Mint Paneer ,an enticing paneer dish tried by, Me at Health Nut Baked Chickpeas ,a spicy, crispy, nutritious any-time snack ,tried by Sheba (Art,food and travel Chronicles) Cream of Asparagus Soup ,a gentle velvety soup ,tried by Abbhirami Rajagopal (Soulful Creations) Basic Rissotto a moist,creamy,heavenly dish,tried by Shri (Tasty Touch) .The key to making good Risotto is patiently stirring and adding the water or stock gradually until the rice attains a creamy texture. The Rustic Red Lentil Soup With Yogurt ,a light yet filling soup with a dollop of thick home-made yogurt by Aparna (My Diverse Kitchen) Cauliflower Walnut Cream ,a comforting and healthful soup, by Priya (Priya’s Easy N Tasty Recipes) Cucumber,herbs and Poppy seeds Salad with refreshing combination of flavors,tried by Graziana (Erbe in Cucina) Crumpets ,soft and spongy English breakfast bread,these hearty pancakes is really a stove top bread made with yeast ,tried by Sweatha (Curry Leaf) For this month’s tried and tasted blog in spotlight,check the post of the next host , Poornima at Tasty Treats

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Tried and Tasted : A Life(Time) of Cooking – Round up

 Vegetable Pickle

A few days back I had promised to make a pickle using the Pickle Podis that I had posted to show how ridiculously easy pickle making can be.  Ingredients Mixed Vegetables of choice  - 1 1/2 cups (carrot, cauliflower, peas, green chillies, small  onions, garlic, radish) North Indian Pickle Powder – 3 tbsp (follow link for recipe we posted earlier) Olive Oil/ Sesame Oil – 2 tbsp Salt – 2 level tsp  Method In a glass bowl toss vegetables with the oil and microwave on high for 2 minutes. The vegetables need to lose some of their water content.  Add the pickle powder and salt

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Vegetable Pickle

 A Prayer for Beloved Mumbai

There’s no recipe that I am sharing today – only my anger and grief – over the mindless terror and terrible happenings in the beloved city of Mumbai . Almost twenty four hours since terror hit the city claiming innocent lives, the war on the city with ‘an infectious spirit’ continues.   Our prayers are with those who have lost their lives to this mindless violence, those who are victims to the conditions and continue to be trapped inside the hotels and their families.

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A Prayer for Beloved Mumbai