Apricot, Prune And Tamarind Chutney

Okay, this is the chutney that never did make it to the potluck party. Right now its in the freezer waiting for its turn to be appreciated by my family. This experimental chutney has the right amount of Heat, Sweet, Salt and Tang that makes it incredibly appealing..even to non-chutney loving people. I just had a small sampling of this with...

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Alton Brown's Cocoa Brownies

This Alton Brown's famous Cocoa Brownies are so rich in texture, taste and not to forget calories that I make them rarely(=very rarely) and only when I am entertaining a large crowd. Besides the Potato Croquettes in my previous post, I had made these too for my hubby's company potluck because hardworking folks deserve some sweet love now...

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Potato Croquettes "Aloo Tikki"

Yesterday was "Potluck Day" at hubby's workplace. After pacing back and forth over thinking what I should make, I settled on this one. MIL wanted to make something too -- she decided on "Deep Fried Cabbage and Dhal Fritters", a variant of "Dhal Fritters" I posted ages ago. Hubby picked up a hot tray of both these appetizers around noon....

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Dry Chicken Curry "Chettinad Chicken Chukka"

"Chukka" and Chettinad Cuisine: Chettinad cuisine originates in Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu state in South India. Chettinad cuisine is one of the spiciest and the most aromatic in India.Chettinad cuisine is famous for its use of a variety of spices used in preparing mainly non-vegetarian food. The dishes are hot and pungent with fresh...

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Channa Masala & few photos of Common Wealth Games

Cutting carbs is a big no-no as it makes me extremely cranky that I am constantly wanting to kick someone's behind.In an Indian(and in almost all Asian) household a meal isn't really a meal without carbohydrates. While its flat-breads up north its white rice down south.Whether it be bread or rice, a gravy curry as an accompaniment is a...

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Basics: Homemade Applesauce

I have never attempted to make homemade applesauce until 3 years ago.Why bother doing it from scratch when they have them bottled and stocked ready for us in the supermarkets. It all started when I started the process of weaning my son when he was about 4 months old when I wanted to make everything from scratch. Ever since then there has...

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Dining Table Brings Family Together + Homemade AppleSauce "Click"

Times are changing. In this modern era, life is so hectic and stressful that a family gettogether is almost a thing of the past. I so look forward to the time when I can sit together with my family and rehash the day, however mundane the day was.A dining table is something that brings the family together, be it an important occasion or...

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Fast, Feast for the "Richest God" in the World

Well I am not kidding about the post title. He is indeed the richest god in the world.And he is none other than Lord Venkateshwara, also known as Balaji, Srinivasa, Govinda etc etc. So why is he the most rich and famous? The Tirumala temple, located in Andhra Pradesh in South India, has 14 tonnes of gold reserves and jewelery worth Rs.5...

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Hard Boiled Fried Egg

This is such a simple and quick way to jazz up a boiled egg that it doesn't require a recipe.But here it is anyway..I like to have this as a side for Lamb/Mutton Biryani, Lime Rice or Minty Veggie Pilaf. Ingredients: 4 Hard-boiled eggs, shells removed 1/2 Red Onion, roughly chopped 1/2 Tsp Cracked Pepper Powder A pinch of Salt 1 Tsp Olive...

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Creole Style Stuffed Mushrooms

Creole cooking originates from New Orleans area in Louisiana which has French, Portuguese, Dutch influence and half a dozen more.Creole seasoning is an incredible blend of powdered onion, garlic, pepper, paprika, oregano, thyme,sweet basil and salt. With this seasoning, less is more. Let me tell you, any dish flavored with this seasoning...

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And the Winner is..

Plenty thanks to everyone who participated in the Giveaway Contest. The winner of CSN Stores $100 Gift-Certificate Giveaway is-Comment#108 - Bo. Congrats, dear.Please send me your valid email address to PanGravyKadaiCurry@gmail.com.For everyone else, there is always next time...

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TwilightSagaFood: "Eclipse" Chocolate And Flaxseed Meal Cupcakes

I know, I am three months too late. Most of you know that I am a Twilight Buff. And that I am an ardent fan of the gorgeous vampire Edward. When Eclipse, the third novel of Twilight got released I so wanted to celebrate it in my own special way but it somehow didn't materialize. But its been on the back of my mind to add another entry to...

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