Have you ever been in a position when you do want to try something new and don’t know where to start? A lot of people whom I meet really enjoy their wines, but are oblivious of the grape varieties that they are made from - most people just categorize them as being red or white. Upon someone requesting a “red”, I have often had eyes staring out at me with confusion when I enquire if they’d prefer a Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon or a Shiraz; or if I ask whether they’d like a Cabernet Sauvignon or say a Chardonnay, in case they want a “white”. I can’t blame them: wine has so many different varieties (just as cheese does!) that you have to develop your taste by tasting it, and more importantl
Quick and easy delicious Baingan Burani ;Garlic flavoured sautéed Aubergines and yoghurt ...with a t
An absolute favourite of mine ....my grandmother would prepare this often and I would take dollops of it asking for more ! Over the years I have developed some twists in the recipe because of our busy lives. Here is a quick and easy way to make this Afghani-origin dish : Delicious Aubergine ... Ingredients : 1/2 Medium sized Aubergines/ brinjals 1/2 onion , sliced 11/2 tsp garlic paste 1 /2 cup beaten yoghurt 1/4 tsp red chilli powder Cumin powder to sprinkle Salt to taste Oil to sauté To prepare: 1.Cut thin rounds of the aubergine and then cut into half . Smear with garlic paste on one side. 2. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the aubergines both sides and place in a dish . 3. Sprinkle red chill
Maybe someday I travel to the great city of Hyderabad in India which is a foodies paradise . For the time being , I indulge in Khageena ,a delicious version of scrambled eggs for a perfect breakfast treat ! Serves 2 Ingredients: 3 eggs 1tbsp oil 1 onion,finely sliced 1.5-tomatoes,finely chopped 1 green chilly,chopped 1/4 spoon turmeric powder 1/4 tsp red chilly powder 1/4 tsp ginger and garlic paste 1/2 tblsp butter Salt to taste Coriander leaves,chopped for garnish Lemon wedge To prepare: 1. Heat oil in a pan and fry the onions to golden brown. 2.Add the tomatoes,green chilies, red chilly powder, ginger-garlic paste and stir on a low flame . 3. Cook till tomatoes are softened and the liquid
The beautiful weather here in Dubai has to have wonderful aromas coming through your kitchen and I thought it called for delicious home made granola which will pack some nutrients too! Try this wonderful , very tasty and simple recipe of granola to a healthy start to your day . Granola on the way... Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats -organic 1/2 cup hazelnuts 1/2 cup pecan nuts 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup Sultanas 1/2 cup coconut powder 1 tsp cinnamon powder Options : pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cranberries , banana chips For the syrup 50g dark brown sugar 90g butter 180ml honey 1/2 tsp vanilla extract To prepare: 1. Combine all the dry ingredients in a baking tray . You may line it with
