Butter Chicken / Murgh Makhani

Butter Chicken Masala is an Indian Dish originated from Punjab which is popular all over the world. Its rich, delicious, creamy and the most flavorful dish. Butter Chicken Masala tastes great with Indian breads like Naan, Tandoori Roti, Chapati etc. 

I met one of the sweet couple from Netherlands and they said they had this Butter Chicken Masala every alternate days for months during their stay in Bangalore. And there is hardly any restaurant without this famous dish in their menu card. 

Butter Chicken

So coming back to the recipe, I didn't add onions or tomatoes to this. This version is totally mine and it tasted just like the one you get in Indian Restaurants. It was an instant hit at home and my hubby insisted that I have to post it in my blog soon so that I won't forget it and he will get the chance to taste the same version some time soon ;) So here's the recipe of the most popular Mughlai dish - BUTTER CHICKEN or MURGH MAKHANI

Rainbow Cake

Rainbow Cake

Its again a post on baking. Last week was my little boy's "HAPPY BIRTHDAY". He started planning for his birthday from last 3 months. But all his friends had gone out of the city since its their summer vacation. Poor boy! just like me, he too will never get a chance to distribute chocolates on his birthday in school. Ever since I baked a heart shaped Choco- Walnut cake for my hubby on his birthday, my son started complaining that I never baked a cake for his birthday and this time he too wanted a heart shaped cake on his much awaited birthday. It was a hectic week, and we already had ordered a surprise CHOTA BHEEM cake for our darling son. So, I decided to go with a Rainbow cake. I also  baked his favorite Tutti Frutti cookies.

Rainbow Cake Recipe

Zebra Cake

Today is a very special day for us. Yes! Its our wedding anniversary. Life has shown its true colors and it still feels smooth and secured when we face it together. Thank Lord and our family. This is the first time, my husband is so busy that he couldn't apply a leave. Hmm! Spend morning with my son going through our marriage album and answering his cute innocent questions.

Baked this Zebra Cake for the occasion and packed some for my hubby's lunch box. Just got a call that its a hit there in his office. Thought of baking something else but couldn't find some ingredients. So ended up baking my all time favorite zebra cake. 

Coriander Powder/ Dhania powder - Fresh Home Made

After having tough time storing coriander seeds and dealing with small bugs or insects, I have now developed a habit of making this fresh Coriander powder at home. I find this very handy and the aroma it emits is so good. Coriander powder is vastly used in Indian cuisine, be it any non-vegetarian dish or even a simple sambar or rasam, this aromatic coriander powder is very much needed and it also acts as a thickening agent.

Here's the easiest way to make Coriander powder at home using a mixer. 

Karela Pakoda/ Bitter Gourd Chips

Posting another recipe of this most hated veggie KARELA or BITTER GOURD. A simple Karela Stir fry recipe is already on the blog. Check it out here. Everyone are aware of the nutritional values of this veggie but still avoid it. Try this and I am sure you will change your views for good. 

Karela Pakoda/BitterGourd Chips

Here's the recipe of Karela/BitterGourd Chips/Fry

Fresh Strawberry Milkshake

Its Summer again and this cute photogenic, gorgeous fruit is back in the market. I picked some of these for garnishing the Birthday cake I prepared for my husband. With the rest, I prepared this Pink, creamy milkshake and its so perfect chilled, refreshing drink for this hot hot summer. 

Strawberry Milkshake

Here's the recipe of Fresh Strawberry Milkshake

Tutti - Frutti cookies (Eggless)

Ever since I started blogging, I have been experimenting a lot of baking at home. My recent try was this Tutti Frutti Christmas Special Cookies. Yes! This is specially baked during Christmas time in Goa and I have tasted it in Goa during the festive mood and that was before my marriage. Since I love to cook and bake yummy delicious cookies for my DH and my little boy, I tried it last month and it came out super good , crisp and melts in mouth. 

Dry Shrimp Kismur / Dry Prawns Salad - A Goan Delicacy

Goa is known for its delicious, mouth watering seafood dishes. For the seafood lovers like us, you will go crazy trying out different seafood Goan cuisine in Goa. You name a fish and you are surely gonna get it in the fish market there. This post is strictly for the seafood lovers. People from konkan belt and Goa are familiar with this dish but to others this post might sound strange.

Rich Chocolate Walnut Cake - Birthday Special

This post is dedicated for the most wonderful person in my life - My HUSBAND. Last week was my Hubby's Birthday and I thought of baking this cake for him this year. 

Dil Pasand

Dil Pasand is one of our favorite bakery item especially from the Iyengar bakeries. Its a sweet dish with the crispy outer layer and the sweet fillings of coconut, dry fruits and colorful Tutti-frutti's. I tried this delicious Dil Pasand recipe from the spring roll sheets and it came out crispy and delicious. It tasted so good that, my two masterchef judges were all with praises. What else can I expect ! ;)

Here's the easy version of Dil Pasand using Spring Roll Sheets

Custard Marble Cake (Eggless)

I love to bake cakes especially when its butter free. And this is one such bakes where in there's no butter and eggs involved. Above that its MARBLE CAKE and the main ingredients here is WHEAT FLOUR and CUSTARD POWDER. I never tried anything with custard powder before except my favorite Fruit Salad. This cake is delicious, with a unique taste of custard and chocolate together. We loved the marble effect on the cake. The whole cake disappeared within an hour. I am sure to bake it again soon. 

Here's the recipe of Custard Marble Cake

Spicy Green Chicken Masala

We are fond of spicy dishes and when it comes to chicken or fish dishes, it has to be spicy for us. This Spicy Chicken in Green masala is a quick, very simple and delicious dish with the goodness of greens. Tastes best with Chapati's, Dosa's or even with Hot steamed rice. 

Here's the recipe of Spicy Chicken in Green Masala.

Egg Biryani / Anda Biryani / Hyderabadi Dum Anda Biryani

Today, My blog hits 100,000+ hits. HURRAY ! Thanks to each and every visitor here.

Today's special recipe is our favorite rice dish ---EGG BIRYANI.

Some restaurants here, disappoint us when we order Egg Biryani. They just add boiled eggs to the regular flavored rice and serve it as Egg Biryani. Thats not the way right? There are only a few restaurants we know where we get super delicious perfect Egg Biryani's and one such restaurant is near our home. I was so happy when my husband said that this biryani tasted like the one we have in our favorite restaurant :))

Here's the recipe of simple Egg Dum Biryani

Channa Dal Halwa

Today is 8th March and the whole world is celebrating OUR day---That's WOMEN'S DAY.

Happy Women's Day to ALL. 

Its meant to appreciate, respect all the famous and silent achievements of womanhood.

Celebrating this Day with a Traditional Mughlai dish - Channa Dal Halwa. 

Cheesy Onion- Pull Apart Bread

Cheesy Onion- Pull Apart Bread

Finally, I am with this super soft perfect, freshly baked Home Made Pull Apart Bread. This is my very first attempt in baking a BREAD. Have been planning to prepare this for so long. Baked it yesterday and I am happy with the result. Prepared a filling of cheese, onions, Italian Mixed herbs  and Chilli flakes. I am surely gonna try this out again with  some sweet fillings.

Here's the recipe of Cheesy Onion- Pull Apart Bread