I love mushroom soup but I have never taken the trouble of
making it from scratch.When the need arises to indulge in a delicious soup,I immediately go for the ready mix packet that I keep stored in my shelf for quick a preparation.However I add a little bit of extra ingredients into it to
make it scrumptious and have a home made effect.
I open a can of mushrooms and drain off the liquid in it.Then heat some butter in pan and saute sliced onions and garlic and ginger.Once it
is cooked,a little pepper is added and kept aside till I prepare
the broth.In another pan I stir the ready mix packet with water, the amount of
water to be used is given in the packet instructions.When it is boiling,I throw the cooked
mushroom mixture into it.Then I keep stirring constantly and lastly season it with salt.That’s my version of home
made mushroom soup with the help of the ready mix packet.
The other day when we went to a restaurant for dinner I ordered
mushroom soup.It was outrageously delicious.
If I can eat fish everyday I would, but I limit it for once a week.The reason behind this is that my children detest the smell of fish.I try hard to eliminate the fish smell with my cooking, using a lot of flavouring and seasoning and a good amount of spices and condiments,yet though,the children hate the aroma that wafts through their nostrils. Mmm..I love it though.. We eat a lot of Kanad Fish once a week.My husband gets it fresh from the market, all washed cleaned and cut according to our preferred sizes.There are many health benefits eating fish regularly because fish is low in fat and has a high protein level and is an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids.More over, eating fish at least once a week can diminish the risk of various health disorders.
Fish cooked with tomato paste
Here's how I cook Kanad fish Ingredients 2 slices Kanad ( thick slices) 1 large onion sliced 4-5 cloves of garlic chopped a thumb size piece fresh ginger crushed 1 tomato chopped 1 teaspoon cummin seeds 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds A sprig of curry leaves 1 tablespoon coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 tablespoon curry powder 1-2 teaspoon chilly powder ( according to your taste or you can skip this) a stick of cinnamon 2 tablespoon oil salt to taste Juice of 1/2 a lemon 1 tablespoon tomato paste ( optional) 1 cup water 3 tablespoon coconut milk powder (some extra tablespoons of turmeric powder to clean the fish.) Cut each sliced Kanad into quarter.Gently Rub turmeric all over the fish pieces,wash well and rinse.Set aside .I recommend you to freeze the pieces till you make the gravy.By doing so ,the fish becomes firm and does n't break into flakes during the cooking process. Now make the gravy-Heat the oil.Add the cinnamon stick,the cummin and fennel seeds.When they begin to cackle put the onions,ginger,garlic and cook it to a light brown colour. Next add the coriander,curry,turmeric and the chilly powder.Mix it well.Add the tomato and cook till it becomes soft.Pour in the water,salt and bring it to a boil.Take the fish off the freezer( remember you cleaned it and placed it into the freezer to get a firm texture).Put the pieces of fish in the boiling liquid and cook for about 5 minutes. (don't cover with a lid).Throw in, the sprig of curry leaves. Then add the tomato paste ( you can skip this to get a light coloured gravy) and whisk in the coconut powder.Lastly add the lemon juice. Enjoy this dish with rice,chappati or bread.
I love bread especially when its freshly baked.The smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the nostrils and tantalizing the tastesbuds..Hmm don’t you love that? For along period of time I have been trying baking bread at home ,however,I never achieved the perfect loaf andI used to get fed up with the end results.But I didn’t completely give up my determination.I have turned to cook books,TV demonstrations and even foodies in the internet in a desperate attempt to learn the art of bread making.Somewhere in the mid month of November last year,things started changing.I was fortunate to learn some techniques that was being demonstrated on a Food channel. Like how lightand fluffy the dough should be when we mix in the ingredients and knead. Since then ,my bread making has slightly improved.During the past months I had been practising almost every week to get the correct proposition for an enhanced loaf.I think I have somewhat achieved my goal, making it my way.I didnt actually follow any exact measurement.I adjusted it accordingly,with a little extra of this and that,here and there. My children loved the softness of the inside and the crusty texture of the outside.With a generous spread of butter in each slice you could very well satiate the taste buds of everyone at home.I am familiar with only one type of ‘bread making’ whereas there are many ways of making bread.Bread is eaten all over the world. I find irresistible the thin breads like Naan and chapattis too.The Middle Eastern bread pronounced "Khubz', is a thin flat circular shaped bread,a pita bread very similar to tacos and delicious when eaten ‘hot hot’.There is also a variety of fillings wrapped in these breads .My children love the filling with chicken, chopped tomatoes, gerkins and a good amount of mayonnaise.A favourite among the young and old.
Though the loaf resembled a pound cake,every bite tasted so scrumptious,like the perfect bread
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My children are still on holiday and last evening my daughter was complaining she was bored being at home.I guess she found my cooking a bit boring too.So we decided to chill out and have an early dinner.Eating out once in a way is fine but we usually get stuck when ordering something for our vegetarian daughter.Surprisingly there was a vegetable item she liked at the restaurant we had gone to.
Hot and Sizzling -sauteed mushrooms, broccoli,onions and peppers served with a cup of chilly beans
The rest decided to taste something crispy,spicy and with some tangy flavours
The Sons about to indulge into a fruity grenadine with a mixture of orange and pineapple
Eid festival has come and gone however all of us are still in the festive mood as everyone is on holiday. And all are less bothered to follow the usual routine. Everyone at home were doing their own thing in a leisurely manner. The children were even eating the meals at different timing. Last evening I was too lethargic to do anything. I tried to avoid going into the kitchen too. My husband decided to take us out to the mall, so that the sons would have some sort of entertainment. And he suggested we have dinner at the food court there. By the time we decided to eat, the food court was packed to capacity. There were no empty tables and chairs. Even the most sought after restaurants in the mall were packed. Everyone was too hungry to patiently wait till a table was cleared. Finally we decided to order take-away and eat at home. The children wanted burgers and fries. We bought some vegetable noodles for the vegetarian daughter. But I decided to order only some appetizers/starters as I was too tired to eat a heavy meal. I ordered a platterful of different dips and salads. Dips like Humus, Thahini, eggplant dip, corn and parsley salad and a portion of coleslaw. It was a serving for about four people. It was packed with Kubz, a kind of flat bread that I used as a spoon to dip and shovel the salads into my mouth.
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My children loves to eat pizzas. However when it comes to choosing the toppings, each got their own preferences. It is a big hassle when we place an order for home delivery. Occasionally I make pizzas at home to make the children happy. Although the pizza I make at home is not perfect like the ones we eat at the restaurant, the children don't mind at all and they don't make a big issue about it, as they get to work on their own pizza with their choice of topping. My young sons like their share of the pizza with pepperoni and cheese, my youngest girl, who is a vegetarian relishes her pizza with veggies and without any cheese. Whereas my oldest daughter, husband and I love the spicy variety with a lot of bell peppers. Whenever I make pizza at home, the children are very delighted. They help me knead and roll out the dough and with a great sense of responsibility assemble their own toppings, which I help sort out. This is only kitchen chore the children do with a lot of excitement and eagerness. It's fun getting the children actively involved albeit the messy aftermath.
Fit for a vegetarian
Hot and Spicy
My sons assembled their own toppings and the mess thereafter...
