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• Roasted Salt & Pepper Fox Nuts

  

  For those who have been wondering why I have not come around at your blog since a week, I have been facing endless glitches with my laptop. Can’t really blame... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• VEGETABLE CUTLETS - Guest Post by RAMONA of CURRY AND COMFORT

  

  EFS's first guest blogger is here - Ramona of Curry and Comfort. I believe most of you would be familiar with her. Her’s is a well known name in the food... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Yakhni Pulao

  

  The cuisine and food habits of the Indians, especially in the north of India, were vastly influenced by the Mughal (read Muslim) invaders. Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Masala Spiced Roasted Beet Lassi

  

  Occasionally, some kitchen fiascoes turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Just like this Beet Lassi. I was terribly upset with myself when I forgot to keep my... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Basic Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf

  

  Two months back I purchased wholemeal bread flour, promising my husband, who is trying to cut down on extra calories and avoiding refined food, that he will soo... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Yogurt Tomato Pesto Dressed Veggie Salad

  

  Time is a callous fellow. It cares for none. Does not bother whether one wants it to just halt for a while or just pace down a wee bit. It waits for none. It... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roasted Almonds & Dark Choco Chunk Oaties

  

  My daughter has finally fallen in love with oats. There was a time when the mention of oats in my house evoked a very alarmed and anxious response from my... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Nimbu Chhunda (lemon Chutney)

  

  I had decided that I won’t begin this post with the clichéd phrase - ‘When life gives you lemons, make a lemon chutney’ or something of that sort. Arrey! Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cilantro Egg Mayo Sandwich

  

  Schools are about to re-open in Mumbai after the long summer break. It is an exciting time for kids...new academic session is about to begin and that means new... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• INDIAN SPICES - Part II

  

  Spices are gift of nature to India. Their beneficial nature creates a balance in the Indian meal besides enhancing the flavours. Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tropical Coconut Loaf

  

  Despite being away from blogging for nearly a year, I was never away from the kitchen coz kitchen is my place of solace. I simply can’t stay away from it. Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Golden Syrup

  

  It is no mean task when it comes to baking cakes, puddings, pies or cookies when you are living in India. I am not talking just about the weather that can get... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Curd Rice (thair Saadam)

  

  Even though I am a pukka north Indian, I have a strong affinity for south Indian cuisine. My initiation to south Indian cuisine was partly thanks to my college... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon Squash (lemonade Concentrate)

  

  As I start to write this post, I feel being transported to my childhood when consumers were yet to be bombarded and lured by the soft drink companies. They... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• INDIAN SPICES (Part I)

  

  It was the fame of India’s riches and that of its spices that brought merchants and crusaders to its shores and changed its course of history. Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• KATHAL KOFTA (Jackfruit Dumplings in Red Gravy)

  

  Jack-fruit, popularly known as phanas or kathal, grows widely along the coastal belt of India. I first saw it growing wild along road sides while my husband... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chili Cilantro Home Made Cottage Cheese (masala Paneer)

  

  It is rare that I make cottage cheese at home. Not that it is difficult or cumbersome to make but cottage cheese, also popularly known as paneer, is so easily... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Chip Granola Muffins

  

  Hello everyone!!! Gosh, how long I had to wait for this day...being back to blogging. And what a year I had since I took that ‘unintended sabbatical’ from my... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Will Be Back soon...(Psst EFS Was Featured on Pocket Change)

  Never thought I would be posting this message... I have been missing from the blog scene for quite some time but this sabbatical was completely unintended; the... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• NUT CRUSTED GRILLED FISH w/ FRUIT COLESLAW

  

  First, I want to apologise to you all for not being regular with my posts and for not being able to visit your blogs. I had travelled to Delhi to drop off my... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES