by shobna | Oct 20, 2020 | Mains
Trying out Cannelloni , has been on my mind for the longest time but could get hold of the pasta shells . I have tried to replace the pasta with thin whole wheat pancakes and they have turned out really soft and the baking time also reduces considerably. The filling...
by shobna | May 4, 2020 | Mains
Someone recently sent me a fresh, golden butternut squash and the first thing that came to my mind was ravioli. To add a different texture to the filling I decided to add some boiled crushed green peas. I did not purée the green peas as it would give a pasty texture...
by shobna | Apr 25, 2020 | Mains
Creating a savoury pancake dish had always been on my mind but could not think of a sauce to go with it. But when a mango salsa came to my mind , it seemed like a perfect match. This dish is loaded with the freshness of vegetables and packed with lots of flavour. The...
by shobna | Apr 13, 2020 | Mains
In these difficult times of a wold over lock down, simple food cooked well gives a lot of comfort. This form of yellow split pea lentils is made in the eastern state of West Bengal , India . I have learnt this recipe from a close friend as my husband absolutely loves...
by shobna | Feb 27, 2020 | Mains
This recipe is my Indian , vegetarian version of spaghetti with meat balls and although it is a bit time consuming, it turned out to be super delicious. I made a stuffed chilli , on the side , but it is totally optional. The chillies used are the non pungent ones and...
by shobna | Aug 12, 2019 | Mains
Having been married into an Andhra family has enriched my cooking knowledge with a whole amazing world of tastes and techniques. My father in law has been my mentor and this recipe has been developed with his help. In fact the plating of this dish , has been designed...