My no fuss ticket to chocolate land This cake was my introduction to baking when I was 8 years old. I think the only reason Ma chose this recipe was because she used to say that no-one can mess up such an easy recipe. Her formula for this cake was simple – mix all theContinue reading “Rich Chocolate Cake”
Author Archives: neha srivastava
Bread Rasmalai
I don’t have a sweet tooth but that’s not the case with my husband. When it comes to exploring sweets I tend to think towards cakes, puddings & pies. Before wedding, my husband had once mentioned that Rasmalai is his weakness. It still didn’t get me to try my hands at this dish & husbandContinue reading “Bread Rasmalai”
Lehsuni Murgh
A rich curry with tonnes of garlic. Star of the dining table I robbed this recipe from a college batchmate’s kitchen. There is a famous dhaba in Mumbai and Lehsuni Murgh is their signature dish. My friend claims that her’s is as good as the dhaba! I have never been to this dhaba but fellContinue reading “Lehsuni Murgh”
Mutton Pepper Fry
A Fiery dish that will make you sweat This is one dish that will make you sweat. The spice level takes you straight to Andhra land. When we were in Delhi, we used to frequently go to Andhra Bhawan in Chankyapuri. Mutton pepper fry was a must on our cards for my dad’s super spicyContinue reading “Mutton Pepper Fry”
Mutton Yakhni Pulav
Delicately flavored rice. An Absolute Delight Food was a lavish affair at Ma’s home. Ma would often regret not writing her Mom’s & Cook’s recipes. She would tell me that they both were exceptional cooks. She would try and recreate Grandma’s recipes with whatever she could recollect. Mutton Yakhni pulav was one dish that wasContinue reading “Mutton Yakhni Pulav”
Shami Kebab
Melt in the mouth delicacy These kebabs have been my childhood favorite. Mess parties meant gorging on these bite sized melt in the mouth kebabs. I have tried different recipes over the years and none came to close the Mess one. I dread making them for dad since he invariably compares it to Mess! TheContinue reading “Shami Kebab”