Tag: spices

Spiced Ginger Cake

Spiced Ginger Cake

There is no better way to welcome the holiday season – the warm perfume of ginger and spices needs to fill our home to get the Christmas cheers started. The flavors are fresh, the cake is moist, fluffy and dense at the same time, with 

Makhani Masala / Butter based Tomato Cream Sauce

Makhani Masala / Butter based Tomato Cream Sauce

Makhani Masala is the very aromatic butter based tomato cream sauce seasoned with spices and herbs – the base gravy for most of the tomato based creamy dishes in the Indian restaurants. If you are familiar with the lip smacking, finger licking  Paneer Makhani/Paneer Butter 

Cauliflower with Nuts and Cranberries

Cauliflower with Nuts and Cranberries

A delightful week night side dish; quick, easy with a slight hint of spice. The cauliflower florets are cooked in the pan till tender and then sprinkled with nuts, dried fruits, green onions and some dressing.

Gingered Squash Soup

Gingered Squash Soup

Ever heard of a kid who gobbled up all the vegetables without complaining? The kind who would frustrate her friends, for the moms of the friends would go into the sing song of the comparing game to why they should eat the vegetables without whining? 

Wine Poached Pear

Wine Poached Pear

Pears soaked and bathed in wine, juice and spices transform themselves into luscious jewels. A very elegant dessert indeed!