tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:37:39 +0000VegLunchBengaliSide DishRandom ThoughtsSweetnon-vegKidzoneFlourDinnerLow-Cal FoodUttar Pradesh CuisineBaked GoodiesQuick and EasylentilsFishMilk Producefood eventsYogurtchickenBreakfastStartersRicePressure Cooker RecipesLunch Side DishTravelfusionkolkataFood related articleWeekend CookingShrimpPaneerSoupEating With Season-SummerMuttonmushroomChutneyPastaEating with season-WintersaladEating with season - AutumnMangocouscousCooking with Left-over FoodEating with season-SpringDrinksBlack and White Wednesdayfood events.Eggless CakesTofuAwardCraftsDiabetic-friendly recipesnon -veghttp://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)Blogger506125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-2964349139521552785Fri, 25 Dec 2020 18:02:00 +00002020-12-25T18:02:37.414+00:00Baked GoodieschickenDinnerEating with season-WinterFlournon-vegQuick and EasyWeekend Cooking&nbsp;We are facing a very challenging pandemic year so far and each of us have their versions of challenges. However, festivals bring hope and happiness and we start anticipating nice things in progress, forgetting about the obstacles and challenges of a pandemic year. Hope this Christmas lightens up your day with joy and laughter. Merry Christmas!! I have made these Chicken parcels and dear http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2020/12/festive-greetings-with-chicken-parcel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-7778836211433788062Sat, 14 Nov 2020 18:28:00 +00002020-11-14T18:28:15.286+00:00BengaliFlourStartersUttar Pradesh CuisineVeg&nbsp;Greetings for a very Happy Diwali. May festival of light brings loads of happiness and peace to you and your family. I often think festivals brings out much positivity among us, as we gather around and mingle with family more and spend quality time. We share generously and reach out to friends and family members, whom we haven’t met or talked for a while now. This pandemic is turning out http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2020/11/multigrain-jeera-kali-mirch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-1346931889107731379Sun, 25 Oct 2020 22:50:00 +00002020-10-25T22:50:26.474+00:00BengaliEating with season - AutumnFlourSweetUttar Pradesh CuisineVeg&nbsp;Festivity invokes myriad feelings. The feelings which takes you back to growing up years, recalling the food, laughter and joy shared with friends and family. Even though, we are in midst of a Covid pandemic, the surroundings around us have become somewhat pleasing with beautiful fall colors. Besides that, it brings much relief to us these days, amidst the chaos, we sometimes observe aroundhttp://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2020/10/multigrain-laddu-happy-vijayadashmi-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-5639247350647221687Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:35:00 +00002020-10-14T18:35:40.819+01:00Eating with season - AutumnFishFlourQuick and EasyRandom ThoughtsStartersWeekend CookingI wrote my first blog post in 2006 and it never occurred to me that I am inviting myself for a whole new experience. I thought it was more of a fluke for me at that time and other recipe posts written thereafter. For me, it was like a toy given to pacify a child. I was super excited that there is something called ‘Blogspot' and where I can write my ramblings and share recipes. This also happened http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2020/10/cod-fish-fry-with-harissa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-8478506752283834750Fri, 14 Aug 2020 14:42:00 +00002020-08-14T15:42:39.311+01:00DinnerLunchmushroomnon-vegRandom ThoughtsRice&nbsp;We have been witnessing obnoxious level of summer heat in UK, with past couple of days being extremely hot. This reminded me of Indian summer and the only respite, I can think of is torrential rain showers. The rumbling clouds came hovering on few evenings and played their part in bringing down the temperature momentarily, only to disappoint us again with rising temperature next day. http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2020/08/turkey-meatballs-and-mushroom-rice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-3783931957501932715Fri, 17 Jul 2020 18:51:00 +00002020-07-17T19:51:31.649+01:00Eating With Season-SummerFishLow-Cal FoodLunch Side DishQuick and EasyRandom ThoughtsShrimpStartersWe are facing unprecedented time with a pandemic. Covid-19 pandemic is teaching us all to be more understanding, accommodating and kind to each other. These days, while we all are in lockdown/homebound in some or other way or may be self-isolating, I would like to assume that staying in home can be daunting, if not easy for you all. It becomes tiring amidst juggling office and kid’s school work http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2020/07/garlic-and-coriander-prawns.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-3798708061670082367Tue, 10 Mar 2020 18:29:00 +00002020-03-10T18:29:12.153+00:00BengaliEating with season-SpringEggless CakesFlourMilk ProduceRandom ThoughtsSweet Festivals invokes nostalgia and memories. Holi/Doul Poornima was much awaited in our home. While growing up, I liked the dry colors or ‘Phag’ in Hindi, as Holi falls under Phagun month according to Hindu calendar. I was never a fan of wet Holi and in secondary school, I almost stopped playing with colours. Don’t take me wrong, I like colors, in fact I adore colors, but when it comes to http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2020/03/malpoas-and-happy-holi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-402416999856467892Fri, 10 Jan 2020 18:54:00 +00002020-01-10T18:54:36.145+00:00DinnerEating with season-WinterLunch Side DishMilk ProducePaneerSide DishVeg Well, we are into a new year and I haven’t yet updated the blog. Let me wish a very happy new year everyone. May you have a happy, healthy, peaceful and joyous 2020. A fresh start in to a new decade. It makes me pause for a moment to realize that 10 years have passed and in blink of a second, all memories keep flashing by. Well, each year was eventful and memorable and hope the same for you http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2020/01/paneer-makhana-ki-sabzi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-6529414911133596777Wed, 25 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +00002019-12-25T10:00:02.034+00:00Baked GoodiesEating with season-WinterFlourQuick and EasySweet We are into last few days of December and today being Christmas gives me a reason to update the blog. I have tried some recipes with puff pastry sheets, store bought though in past and they had been a hit with my family. Dear daughter even asks for a repeat of the recipe like this one, every festive season. These puff pastry with cranberry sauce and topped with cream frosting was again wellhttp://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2019/12/baked-puff-pastry-with-cranberry-sauce.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-2839244552018995136Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:00:00 +00002019-12-12T14:00:02.833+00:00chickenEating with season-WinterLunchLunch Side Dishnon-vegRandom Thoughts Its December and we are very near to roll up another year. The last leaf bid adieu to gorgeous autumn, bare and naked trees slowly embracing cold winter season. Each cycle of season changes, invokes myriad feelings.&nbsp; All shops and market places are decked up and looks absolutely festive and colorful these days.&nbsp; We have put up a Christmas tree just like every year. And http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2019/12/chicken-curry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-8714098175850064852Fri, 15 Nov 2019 20:00:00 +00002019-11-15T20:00:52.832+00:00BreakfastEating with season - AutumnFlourMilk ProduceWeekend Cooking We usually prepare pancakes for our Sunday breakfast. And we have liked simple pancakes, Banana pancakes ,&nbsp;Pear Pancake in past. I was inclined to use sweet potatoes in our meals and thought of mixing it with pancakes.&nbsp; The sweetness of sweet potatoes gelled very well with simple pancakes. They turned out light and fluffy but when eaten, will leave tummy satisfied for couple http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2019/11/sweet-potato-pancakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-4745650156316475351Wed, 06 Nov 2019 17:47:00 +00002019-12-13T10:39:57.497+00:00Diabetic-friendly recipesEating with season - AutumnLow-Cal FoodLunchQuick and EasyVeg If a year was tucked inside of a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour. <!--[if !supportLists]-->-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Victoria Erickson Autumn season is in its full vigor these days in our neck of the woods. The parks and roadside trees have acquired lovely fall colors all across. The walks into parks have become even more http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2019/11/quinoa-with-broccoli-and-spring-onions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-1984808083168007875Sat, 26 Oct 2019 22:21:00 +00002019-10-26T23:21:24.877+01:00Eating with season - AutumnFlourMilk ProduceSweetVeg Festival season brings loads of memories of our childhood days. And being away from home means, it’s even more noticeable and felt.&nbsp; The smaller things which we took granted while growing up, resurfaces with intense feeling of recreating them in my kitchen. My Ma used to make namkins and sweets during festivals and these things which went unnoticed during those days, suddenly makeshttp://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2019/10/chocolate-pistachio-oats-bars-and-happy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-7529171099966724771Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:32:00 +00002019-10-16T13:32:52.310+01:00BengalichickenDinnerEating with season - AutumnLunch Side Dishnon-vegRandom ThoughtsWeekend Cooking The leaf of every tree, brings message From the unseen world, look every falling leaf is a blessing -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rumi Past couple of days, its raining here, sometimes persistent and sometimes intermittent. We are observing sudden drop in temperatures in the mornings and evenings. If it rains the weather becomes cold and soggy which http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2019/10/chicken-dry-curry-murgir-makha-makha.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-8435099058710203218Fri, 11 Oct 2019 12:03:00 +00002019-10-11T13:03:58.274+01:00Diabetic-friendly recipesEating with season - AutumnLow-Cal FoodPaneerQuick and EasyRandom ThoughtssaladVeg Now that Ma Durga has gone back to Shiva’s abode with her children, leaving behind us with heavy hearts, the routine life for most of us has started whether you are living in New York, London or Kolkata or for that matter, any part of the world. Each and every year, we so look forward to spent these 4-5 days with loads of enthusiasm and zeal. But once those days are spent, the longing to http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2019/10/orange-avocado-and-mint-salad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-1232641600968192026Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:16:00 +00002019-10-03T15:16:41.266+01:00chickenCooking with Left-over FoodEating with season - Autumnnon-vegStarters Autumn invokes warmth and the familiarity associated with festivity. With harvest festival Halloween end of this month in western hemisphere and in other part of the&nbsp;hemisphere Navaratri and Deepawali in tows, autumn season has become even more happening and beautiful. Next four days are very busy for every Bengali as its Durga Pujo. Let me wish everyone Shubh Navaratri and Happy http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2019/10/chicken-cutlets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-3335860553521586522Thu, 26 Sep 2019 11:14:00 +00002019-09-26T12:14:06.676+01:00Random ThoughtsTravel ‘Once a year go someplace, you have never been before.’ &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -Dalai Lama I have travelled many places, but when it comes to Wales, this place has always fascinated me.&nbsp; I have talked about our time outs in Wales over here&nbsp;and&nbsp;here&nbsp; in past. This place has special connections with me. &nbsp; http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2019/09/let-me-take-you-far-away-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-2127828829563219309Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:12:00 +00002019-09-17T11:12:03.152+01:00Baked GoodiesBreakfastEating With Season-SummerFlourRandom ThoughtsSweetVegYogurt We are embracing colder mornings and evenings last couple of days now, paving up its way for autumn season here. While, I do appreciate every season, as each has its own charm. Autumn is somewhat more colorful and enticing. I got a peek into nature’s cycle with few colorful leaves fallen on my walking trails. I tried to capture with my mobile phone and this is what I got. &nbsp;I have http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2019/09/peach-upside-down-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-2802526097248528047Fri, 06 Sep 2019 12:46:00 +00002019-09-06T13:46:38.450+01:00Eating With Season-SummerLow-Cal FoodLunchQuick and EasysaladVeg We have been using feta cheese quite often these days and this salad is just one of those ways of preparing it. I have also included Padron peppers which are mild peppers, but imparts a nice crunchy texture and a greenish color to the salad.&nbsp; Padron peppers are very much part of Tapas bars in Spanish cuisine, specially the blistered Padron peppers that comes with potatoes etc.http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2019/09/chunky-feta-cheese-mint-and-padron.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-4121318534157677498Sat, 17 Aug 2019 18:47:00 +00002019-08-17T19:47:43.065+01:00BengaliEating With Season-SummerFlourlentilsLunchLunch Side DishVeg We have had a good spell of rain to cool off the raised summer temperature over here. And fried stuff specially fritters are integral part of rainy season /Monsoon. I generally don’t do much fried stuff specially pakodas or cutlets these days. But that was a different day. I had some poppy seed paste (posto bata) and I was reluctant to use it in a Jhinge posto( ridge gourd with poppy seeds http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2019/08/postor-bora-pan-fried-poppy-seed-paste.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-2168415849784392941Wed, 05 Jun 2019 11:27:00 +00002019-06-05T12:27:26.965+01:00Eating With Season-SummerMilk ProduceRiceSweetUttar Pradesh CuisineVegWeekend Cooking We were craving for some sweets for a long while. Phirni is rice pudding with a difference, the difference lies that the rice is grounded and then made into a paste unlike normal kheer where rice grains are used. To me taste wise phirni is a smooth and evenly flavoured pudding with kesar and rose essence water. I was running short of time, so thought of using rice flour, instead of http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2019/06/phirni-sweet-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-3532439461478391860Fri, 03 May 2019 12:17:00 +00002019-05-03T13:17:47.187+01:00Random ThoughtsTravel We have been out and about in London, as it was Easter break couple of weeks ago. The city always gives you loads of moments, where you can weave memories out of it. Spring season looks astonishingly gorgeous over here.The red cherry or Magnolia blossom and white Spirea blossoms looks ethereal.&nbsp; Almost all of the trees were laden with beautiful and colourful blossoms in http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2019/05/of-this-and-that-london-calling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-5278969364101577143Fri, 26 Apr 2019 10:51:00 +00002019-04-26T11:51:56.458+01:00chickenEating with season-SpringLunchLunch Side Dishnon-vegSide Dish Usually on Sundays, we sometimes do chicken roast. This recipe is very simple to assemble. I have personally liked rosemary herb for its unique smell and its addition, brings a nice twist to our mundane Sunday roast. I have also roasted some asparagus, potatoes, an onion and garlic as sides with it. Now to the recipe Roasted Chicken with Rosemary Recipe requirements 1 medium http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2019/04/roasted-chicken-with-rosemary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-676164694315139522Thu, 18 Apr 2019 16:02:00 +00002019-04-18T17:02:23.795+01:00DinnerEating with season-SpringPastaQuick and EasyVeg Spring season brings new and fresh green leaves on trees and with that a new phase of life starts on mother earth. This also marks our Bengali new year in April. Although, bit late but anyways, it’s good to be late than never. Let me wish everyone a ‘Shobho Naba Borsho’. May you all have a great year ahead filled with delicious food, good health and happiness. We are having school holidays http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2019/04/easy-vegetarian-fusilli-pasta-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35795237.post-3528099005896692247Thu, 11 Apr 2019 12:02:00 +00002019-04-11T13:02:31.146+01:00Eating with season-SpringLow-Cal FoodQuick and EasysaladStartersVeg I had a batch of kiwis lying in my fruit basket and I wanted to utilize in a different way. Some would suggest a kiwi smoothie, which I find somewhat mundane. I needed to pair things up with kiwi as their tangy and juicy taste goes well in an appetizer like a salsa. This Kiwi salsa is the outcome of that quest. I would say it is a keeper recipe. You can have it with loads of tortilla chips &http://spiceandcurry.blogspot.com/2019/04/kiwi-salsa-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jaya M)0