SoulCurry

It's BACK TO BASICS: SCONES with Daring Bakers

2012-01-26T23:57:00.000Z

Cream Tea, a quintessential English tradition, is incomplete without freshly baked scones slathered with lashings of clotted cream and jam. In North American, scones are mostly triangular, have a slightly crisp crust usually covered in sugar, a soft interior crumb and sometimes laced with dried fruit. In Australia and England, these baked goods are called “rock cakes” (since they are usually

Green Tea for detox & a plan

2012-01-17T11:08:00.007Z

I am sure like me, many of you are struggling with post holiday season dieting. I think every now and then, our body needs some sort of a cleansing plan and most of the diets do recommend to go off coffee. For a true-blue-coffee-snob that I am, its almost close to impossible, but I still try. So here's my plan: I start of my day with warm glass of water with a squeeze of honey and lime, then a

Starting 2012 with sweet treats:Banana-Apple-Loaf & Salted Caramel Sauce

2012-01-11T17:52:00.006Z

Imperfections….Everyone and everything have them. I am not big on New Year resolutions. It’s just not meant for me…But somehow since the New Year, I have a new perception to imperfections. Like these early harvest apples with specks like freckles on skin or the reduced price tulips I bought yesterday from the market. Suddenly I seem to notice the beauty beyond imperfections. I guess its natural

Happy New Year

2011-12-31T11:54:00.001Z

How fast time flies…It feels like just yesterday…the noise of clinking champagne flutes, as we welcomed 2011. It has been a roller coaster ride for me. Loads of highs and lows; I am still holding it tight in my hands, not willing to let go, knowing for sure the New Year is going to bring me much more adventures. I have some exciting projects in the pipeline and can’t wait to share the news with

White Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake with Baileys & Cranberries

2011-12-21T17:45:00.045Z

As promised I am back with this smooth like velvet, white chocolate cheesecake with baileys & cranberries. Don't ask me why, but this mixture of ricotta, cream cheese & quark makes a very luxurious filling. It bakes to a dense, creamy sweet filling that practically melts in your mouth. The sweetness from white chocolate & the tartness from the cranberries are just perfect, with hints of baileys

Guest Post for Made With Pink

2011-12-10T22:49:00.000Z

Here's the sneak peak of the guest post I am doing for Andrea. I was honoured when she asked me to guest post on her blog, while she was away on maternity. You will find the recipe here at Andrea's beautiful blog called MadeWithPink. And please, wish her a happy motherhood!

Holiday Granola

2011-12-08T16:40:00.001Z

What did you have for breakfast? One big question I am always asked when I call my mum in India or when S calls me after his morning meetings or when I say no to heavy lunches while visiting friends. As kids we always had Idli, Dosa, Pongal, with chutnies & sambhar in the morning before rushing through the door to get the school van. We called it "morning tiffin" and never ever skipped it.

Double Chocolate Christmas Fruit Cake

2011-12-08T14:19:00.003Z

I am positive, like me many of you are still finding this time of the year a bit crazy. On one end, there is a high- level of enthusiasm for the holidays & shopping and on the other is the blustery weather with endless downpour from heaven. Covered head-to-toe in layers of warm clothes, hat-scarves-gloves et al, just to go to the corner grocer, images of endless winter, snow and slippery paths

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T09:23:00.004Z

As a kid I could never say few things. I would use ‘tha’ for ‘kha’…‘na’ for ‘ra’ and made up my own language. I had difficulty in saying pumpkin and I always called it ‘umpkin’. I grew up in south India where pumpkin not only appeared during holidays but was pretty much a normal everyday vegetable. Mum made curries with it and also made a gorgeous sweet halwa with it. For a long time I made this

100 SoulCurry posts = Birth of WithAPinchOfSalt and a Gift

2011-11-09T19:38:00.000Z

Hurray! I have written a jolly hundred posts. When I started this blog, I had absolutely no idea what was in store for me. But I think it’s one of the best things I have done in my life. Through this blog, I have found so many wonderful, talented people and have learned & progressed so much. It has all been a very enriching experience. Thanks to each and every one of you!So to celebrate this, S

Triple chocolate espresso cake = Triple the fun

2011-11-07T16:48:00.002Z

I am still here guyz and I promise to make something special blogwise soon! Just been very busy and I need to give you SOME NEWS soon! For now I have a cake recipe to share..The most sinful cake ever!Last weekend was so much fun. It was a dear friends 30th and boy we had some serious fun.. I made 2 cakes one a rich Triple Chocolate Espresso Pound Cake frosted with whipped Mocha Mousse and a

Happy Diwali!

2011-10-25T15:17:00.002+01:00

A very Happy Diwali to all those wonderful people who follow my blog and to the lovely fellow bloggers! Deepavali Legyam/ChooranSaffron-Cardamom KalakhandBesan LaddooMoong Dal Chakli Crunchy Ribbon Pakoda

THE DARING BAKERS’ SEP CHALLENGE: FRESH, FLUFFY, FRENCH

2011-09-28T12:26:00.000+01:00

Breakfast in Bed : Saffron-Scented Chocolate Hazelnut CroisssantLunch Box Treat:Cheese & Onion Croissant with sea salt & cracked black pepper The Daring Bakers go retro this month! Thanks to one of our very talented non-blogging members, Sarah, the Daring Bakers were challenged to make Croissants using a recipe from the Queen of French Cooking, none other than Julia Child! (Remember Julie &

FBC Part 2

2011-09-07T14:49:00.001+01:00

The Video recipe challenge with the gorgeous Anjum Anand & 2 lucky winners soon began. She demonstrated how to make her courgette carpaccio served with a lovely chickpea salsa which she prepared using Cuisinart’s Hand Blender and Griddle and Grill & the also creamy summery Indian dessert Shrikhand. We enjoyed all the craze surrounding her station but Anjum had to rush back home, as it was a

Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies for my Blog

2011-09-06T15:37:00.003+01:00

Its been a while since I blogged about food..I mean, I have not managed to make something blog specific, although, in between, I have managed to bake more than a dozen cakes. Of course I was busy! With FBC & then I met my old friend and weekends have never been the same. More celebrations..More Cakes but no time for a blog baking! With summer officially over, there is no better way to welcome

Much awaited Food Blogger Connect 2011

2011-08-23T19:41:00.051+01:00

I was looking forward to this year’s FBC for many reasons..one important being reunion with my plate2page buddy Simone. I was also super excited about the photography workshop with Béa from La Tartine Gourmande and the Video Recipe Worshop with the gorgeous Anjum Anand. So stay tuned for more posts on my 3 day foodie roller-coaster ride to London.My journey was a bit of crusade: with London in

Forever Nigella #7 Iced Dream Round-Up

2011-08-06T19:54:00.000+01:00

I absolutely loved hosting this month's #Forevernigella 7 for Sarah and can't get enough of the new blogs I am now so hooked to! The entries below are my personal favorites: Creme Caramel Flan by Aveen London Cheesecake by Lucy Eton Mess by Mardi Lemon Meringue Fool by Jo Purple Gooseberry and Elderflower Crumble Ice-cream by Dominic Cheesecake Ice-cream with Strawberry Sauce by Liz Bourbon

Simple Vegetable Stew/Soup for the ever-expanding-waistline

2011-08-02T17:14:00.002+01:00

One big disadvantage being a food blogger, is controlling what you eat! Most of the time the leftovers from cake/dessert shoot goes straight into my tum and in-turn an extra inch on my waist. The horror struck when I could no longer fit into my beloved Calvin Klien jeans..now how horrible is that? With FBC11 just round the corner, a strict diet plan of low carbs is on the menu everyday, for a

Baked Peaches with Vanilla & Rum, Crème fraiche & Amaretti

2011-07-18T11:05:00.006+01:00

This month's plate2page assignment was to shoot Apricots: one raw & one in a baked dish. I managed to make this gorgeous and easy to impress baked peaches served with crème fraiche, that just screams summer to me! Baked Peaches with Vanilla & Rum Ingredients 3 Ripe Peaches stoned and cut into half Vanilla Sugar to sprinkle on top 1/2 cup good quality Rum or Amaretto or any liqueur

Strawberry-Rose-Cardamom Lassi (Indian Smoothie)

2011-07-08T19:46:00.002+01:00

In India, summertime is incomplete without a good Lassi. Lassi is an Indian yogurt/buttermilk drink - a mix of yogurt or buttermilk, water, spices and fruit - is based on ancient Ayurvedic traditions. It is known to cool down your body especially on a hot day after a spicy meal. I have recreated my favourite lassi recipe using the season’s best strawberries, some rosewater and cardamom. In

Strawberry Macarons for Mactweets #20

2011-07-04T11:51:00.007+01:00

MacSweethearts Jamie & deeba challenged us to create something sensational, sweet or savory, with a fruit using Dried, powdered, fresh, any form, any flavor! I made strawberry macarons (tried piping them to look like real ones) with cream cheese filling & fresh strawberries. Try not to use a template so that you get natural un-even sized macarons which look like real ones!Strawberry Macarons

Power Smoothie 2: Fruit Cocktail

2011-06-30T21:52:00.004+01:00

Food Blogger Connect is Europe’s primer conference for food bloggers & writers, attracting bloggers from all over Europe & outside Europe, with an impressive line up of guest speakers, programmes and competitions. This year Cuisinart has partnered with FBC (as official small domestic appliance partner) for a fabulous giveaway: two full weekend conference tickets to two very lucky winners and an

Power Smoothie 1: Peanut Butter-Banana-Chocolate

2011-06-30T20:58:00.008+01:00

Our first meal of the day breaks our overnight fast and it is no surprise we call it Breakfast! Although it is definitely the “most important meal" of the day, it is often ignored by most of us. Unfortunately, not many of us make time or have the appetite for a relaxed breakfast first thing in the morning. Back home, the scene was different, mum would always stuff us with piping hot Idlis (with

Choosing the right Wine

2011-06-30T10:02:00.003+01:00

If you've spend the day trying out new recipes, then a glass of wine is the perfect accompaniment to a huge range of dishes. It's also a good to be able to offer your guests wine to drink if you are hosting a meal - the hard part can be deciding which wine you should choose.Some types of wine are better suited to particular foods than others, and there are a few basic rules to make sure you

Forever Nigella #7 Iced Dreams: Chocolate Cherry Trifle

2011-06-29T11:09:00.010+01:00

“You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream”Author Unknown. Back home, as kids, during the Summer holidays with scorching sun at 45C, apart from running around naked, building sand castles and playing in water to beat the heat...daily ice-cream treats were something we looked forward to. The dreamy softie ones in hues of pink,green, or pristine white, the corenettos loaded with nuts and