Project Paneer and others.

Store-bought paneer is a godsent. It really is. All the authentic vegetarian dishes can be made through store-brought paneer and there really is no hassle of creating it with a malmal dopatta and lemon juice and vinegar. I made paneer and veggie stir fry made with store-brought paneer and it turned out pretty good. Which … Continue reading »

Project Canton.

Okay, so this time, it’s canton noodles. I love Chop Suey. I love how fat and flat those egg noodles are at the same time. So while I didn’t try to make a chop suey (maybe some other frazzled day), I did try my hand at canton noodles. I thought I’d make a simple recipe … Continue reading »

Project Wonton.

I’ve always been fascinated with Chinese food. Apart from eating raw fish, what they do with veggies and spices is brilliant. Not to mention that my childhood is dotted with numerous experiences where we’re having dinner in some corner restaurant that serves Chinese cuisine with a desi tarka. To this day, whenever I’m at a … Continue reading »

Some Induction Recipes.

For anyone embarking on Atkins. Marinated chicken (vinegar, salt, pepper, lime juice) fried in butter. Red onions and capsicum fried in same butter, tossed with ground cumin and red chillis. Topped with shredded cheddar. Beef marinated (same marinade as above) served with cucumbers and a dollop of sugar-free mayo. Chicken fried in butter, seasoned. Add … Continue reading »

Banana-Nut-Bread.

(Just so you know. This doesn’t constitute as a post. Yes. I insist on remaining true to the word.) You can see the recipe here. With a couple of minor adjustments. I added a handful of ground cashews and almonds to the banana mixture. Tasted yum. Looks great. Compliments perfectly with tea/coffee on a boring … Continue reading »

Kites, Cade and Kapoofypatooterness.

Hrithik Roshan returns. With a film so vaguely named, it hopes to be stylish. But at the end of it – isn’t. Now in all fairness, Kites wasn’t as badly made as a lot of Indian movies are – but it also wasn’t as perfect as the Roshans hoped it would have been. The plot … Continue reading »

I don’t know why I do this to myself.

I probably will take a bite out of that. And hate myself. Welcome to the world of sadistic pleasures.

Zindagi asaan.

You may judge me. You may sneer, condemn and belittle me. But I don’t care. I prefer my life to be easier. Ready-made masalay. Easy-to-cook. Easy on the eyes. Behold. My “masterpiece” for the day. Knorr Chicken Manchurian. 1 egg, 1 bread slice, 1/2 kg chicken, 5 tbsp maida (flour), 1 onion (finely chopped) all … Continue reading »

Facebook, rain and the stuff of dreams.

It rained. I cooked. (Pakoray are awesome with Imli chutney. Recipe is simple. Boil 1/2 cup tamarind with 2 cups water. Add three tablespoons sugar. Also add a mixture of ground red chilies and cumin ground together.) And then to fill the hours that Jibran takes to sleep – I facebooked. Oh, ye, facebook. You … Continue reading »

Creme Brulee.

Since being an expert pastry chef is far from my reach now, the most I can do is take recipes off the internet and television (what did the world do before them?) and try my hand at them. One day, maybe, I’ll be bold enough to create something of my own. You will need: Milk … Continue reading »