Aloo Kofta/Potato Dumplings in Yogurt Sauce
March 16th, 2010

This is a continuation of the saga of theĀ Aloo Vadas/Fried Potato Dumplings. I will not write much today except for a little note on the evolution of this dish.

This is a continuation of the saga of theĀ Aloo Vadas/Fried Potato Dumplings. I will not write much today except for a little note on the evolution of this dish.

Artichokes and chickpeas roasted with garlic and lightly coated with lemon and sesame. Not much going on here, but the salad does offer a full burst of flavor and nutrition.

Cinnamon rolls need no introduction; sticky, sweet, sinful and utterly delicious. Added to the package is the most important feature – the irresistible aroma of the fresh baked cinnamon rolls. Fresh brewed coffee, and the rolls that are warm soft and drizzled – straight out the oven can turn a day into sheer ecstasy.

Dressing up the plain old corn is what this recipe is about, with very southern flavors and taste – Jalapeno, cilantro and corn come together for an easy, sweet and spicy recipe.
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Indulge if you may…A deep fried delight. Aloo = Potato; Vada = Dumpling (well deep fried in this case).

A very quick and simple week night side dish.
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The base recipe is along the lines of the Slovenian Easter Buns – Velikonocni Kruhki which I had done last year during the spring time. Yes this time in spirit of the advent of spring; of the light, bright, and the cheerful; hoping to bring it on soon with these blooming flavors.

Yellow mung dal/lentils are roasted till aromatic and then cooked with spinach and tempered with spices. A comfort food which brings on warm fuzzy feelings.

Bold, and spicy is what defines this chicken curry; a very aromatic dish that heavily pronounces the flavors from the south western part of India – Kolhapur; a recipe as vibrant and rich as the history of this ancient town.
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