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Pyaaz Ki Kachori: The Rajasthan Street Side Delicacy that’ll have you Wanting for More

August 7, 2017 Loknath DasDelicacy, for, Have, Kachori:, Ki, More, Pyaaz, Rajasthan, Side, Street, That'll, The, Wanting, You

As the first set of showers takes the country in its stride, we can’t wait to start on our binge-fest of fried delicacies. Pakodas, samosas, bhajiyas, Kachoris – the list is endless. And one such fried delight that you must try this season is Pyaaz ki Kachori. A popular local breakfast dish in Rajasthan, these round fluffy kachoris, full of heart melting masalas and golden brown onions, are served with a combination of imly(tamarind) and coriander-mint chutney and are an absolute treat. I had my first tryst with the delight at the Rajasthan Stall in Dilli…

Express Recipes: How to make homemade Honey Bread French Toast

August 5, 2017 Loknath DasBread, Express, French, Homemade, honey, How, Make, Recipes, to, Toast

As a kid I always liked to savour french toast. It’s amazing how the original sweet french toast gets modified at 180º, with sugar being replaced with salt, chillies and other spices! The first time I had a sweet french toast was at a dinner and that’s when I realised what I had been missing. Given my weakness for all things sweet, I now just stick with sweet version. Love the sprinkled sugar and the dripping maple syrup. Add to it some bananas and strawberries, and we have a complete…

Express Recipes: How to make the super-delicious Mocha Syrup Pudding

August 5, 2017 Loknath DasExpress, How, Make, Mocha, Pudding, Recipes, super-delicious, Syrup, The, to

This is something you would be in a mood to rustle up around weekend time, especially when guests are coming over. But we bet, the effort would be worth it. The sinfully yummy Mocha syrup pudding recipe is right below. Ingredients 1¼ cups plain flour ½ cup cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp soda-bi-carb ¾ cup yogurt 1 cup powdered sugar ½ cup oil 3 tsp coffee powder mixed in 1 tbsp hot water 1 tsp vanilla essence a big ring mould (8” diameter) coffee Syrup 3 tsp…

Express recipe: How to make Pizza Packets

August 5, 2017 Loknath DasExpress, How, Make, Packets, pizza, Recipe, to

Stuffed with mozzarella cheese and sweet corn, this makes for a perfect breakfast. Pizza Packets can even be packed for lunch. Ingredients For Dough 2 cup refined flour 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dry active yeast 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt For Pizza stuffing Grated mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup pizza sauce 1/4 cup beans (finely chopped) 1 capsicum (sliced thinly lengthwise) 1/4 cup sweet corn 1/2 cup cabbage 1/4 tsp black pepper powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp olive oil Method * Take refined flour in a…

Express recipe: How to make Besan Nariyal Barfi

August 3, 2017 Loknath DasBarfi, Besan, Express, How, Make, Nariyal, Recipe, to

If you have a sweet tooth, here’s a recipe that might interest you. The Besan Nariyal Barfi can be easily prepared at home. So what are you waiting for? INGREDIENTS 100 grams Gram flour – 1 cup 100 grams Coconut powder – 1 cup 225 grams Sugar – 1 cup 1/2 cup Milk 125 grams ghee – 1/2 cup 2-3 tbsp cashews 1 tbsp Pistachios 4-5 pieces Cardamom METHOD For making besan coconut barfi, heat ghee in a wok. Add besan in ghee and cook on medium flame. Stir constantly…

Need a sugary boost? Gorge on this yummy Pear Crumble with ice-cream

August 3, 2017 Loknath Dasa, boost, Crumble, Gorge, Ice-Cream, Need, On, Pear, Sugary, This, With, Yummy

This is one dessert which calls for a quiet moment with yourself. On one of those days when you are tired and need that sugary buttery boost – go for a pear crumble with a generous helping of ice cream. The contrast of hot crunchy crumble with cold velvety ice cream will make you go mmmmm. You’re worth every bite of it! Pear Crumble Pear Crumble Preparation Time: 10 mins| Baking time: 40 mins| Serves 3 Ingredients 2 pears, firm ¼ cup castor sugar For the crumble: 1 cup all-purpose…