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This quick and simple preparation and a comforting one-dish meal is wholesome and perfect for a satisfying breakfast, brunch or a yummy snack and easy to take delight in. So when I returned home today tired and exhausted after a trip to the grocery mart and the Jumah salah, I thought of whipped up this [...]
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I really love to discuss food; and also to host food events on my blog despite the effort it demands. Often it happens that with changing scenes of life, we tend to disremember and think no more of our most innate and deeply connected basic memories. And when by some means that old faded memory rejuvenates, you [...]
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Every person has his own share of ups and downs that he or she has to go through in their life. And these phases teach a lot. Life goes on, and the hope for a better tomorrow is what keeps everyone going. I am back to blogging after a much needed short break الحمد لله.
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Dear Readers,
I will be taking a temporary break from blogging for a while. Will be back very soon inshallah!
So, until we meet again, take care and enjoy!
Luv,
Mona
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At the very onset, I wish all my dear Indians, a very happy Republic Day! Mera Bharat Mahaan!
During my childhood, somedays when suddenly cravings for this meetha would tingle my dear Papa’s taste buds, he would roll up his sleeves and get ready to prepare his favorite dessert, Ande ka Meetha (also referred to as Ande [...]
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One of my most favorite fish curries, Fish Mahekhalya, never fails to remind me of my grandmother. She used to prepare the most delicious Mahekhalya ever!
Red Snapper Steaks
I sometimes prepare a mutton mahekhalya or a fish mahekhalya. Mahekhalya is basically a sauce made with a range or aromatic spices and seasonings. It is a regional recipe from [...]
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A quick, yummy and irresistible chicken stir fry~Chicken 65 is a famous Hyderabadi appetizer served at parties and easily available at most of the restaurants and food stalls in Hyderabad city. Please do not ask me why is it called Chicken 65, I have no idea about it.
There exist many versions of this dish, and today I [...]
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During season, when strawberries are seen flooding the market and are available at reasonable rates, I buy large stocks and freeze a few batches to work with them later on. This way I can enjoy them year long, even when they are not in season.
frozen strawberries in a zip-lock bag
To freeze fresh Strawberries: Wash the [...]
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This year, I am totally in love with the winter. 2010 started with a beautiful, tamed and tolerable winter. The last years winter here was horrible, with harsh snowstorms almost every week and grey skies with the sun gone for a long holiday behind the clouds. Lets just hope that this year along with all [...]
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I am a non-vegetarian, no doubt, but there is some sort of comfort in simple and fresh vegetable preparations. Whenever I visit the grocery market I am always on the lookout of fresh Indian vegetables, and alhamdulillah Ontario has many if not all of the regualr Indian vegetables to fulfill South-Asian’s taste buds.
Sem ki phalli ~ Indian broad [...]
