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Marinated Tofu and Watermelon Salad / www.quichentell.com

Marinated Tofu and Watermelon Salad

August 24, 2021
Vegan Lemon Curd Cake / www.quichentell.com

Vegan Lemon Curd Cake

August 13, 2021
Hyderabadi Fish / www.quichentell.com

Hyderabadi Fish

August 2, 2021
Keema Kofta Kadhi / www.quichentell.com

Keema Kofta Kadhi

June 3, 2021
Coffee Almond Thins / www.quichentell.com

Coffee Almond Thins

February 15, 2021

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Cooking for friends is one of my favourite things Cooking for friends is one of my favourite things to do. Today I made pork, butternut squash and black bean stew for my dear friends Urmi and Sanjay. The sauce was a rich, ragout flavoured with fresh rosemary, thyme, paprika, garlic and cinnamon, all cooked in red wine. We ate it with a beautiful sourdough with oldies playing in the background. A perfect Sunday meal wouldn't you say? . . . #porkstew #porkporn #onepotdish #sundaycomfortfood #sundayfamilydinner #meatandvegetables #comfortfood #slowcooking #slowfood #sharingfood #eatingwithfriends #happymeals
Girlfriends are forever. Grateful for all the love Girlfriends are forever. Grateful for all the love I get. Dosa, kaapi and endless conversations in the verdant company of Bangalore's beautiful trees. I wish every day began like this. ❤ you my neon sheep Urmi 😉 . . . . #girlfriendship #chillingwithfriends #bangalore #ilovebengaluru #treesofbangalore #dosalover #weekendvibes #weekendmood #weekenddrive
A firm family favourite, vellappam and spicy prawn A firm family favourite, vellappam and spicy prawn curry for dinner tonight. Don't know anyone who dislikes vellappam. It's a winner, whether you eat it with meat/vegetable ishtoo, coconut chutney, prawn curry, or sweetened coconut milk. My son loves vellappams and I made them tonight as a send-off. Tomorrow he goes back to campus and hostel food. Here's a shoutout to all mamas sending their children back to school. . . . #cookingformyfamily #familymeals #familyfavorite #homemadeisbest #foodislove
This colourful marinated tofu and watermelon salad This colourful marinated tofu and watermelon salad is my Asian take on the classic feta and watermelon. Sweet, fresh watermelon and glossy silken tofu are doused with a dark dressing, which is also the marinade for the tofu. It is inspired from Chinese-style salad dressings. I used black, Chinkiang vinegar, syrupy dark soy, salty fish sauce and smoky, toasted sesame oil to make a dressing that balances salty, sour and sweet. The dressing allows umami to bloom on your tongue with every mouthful. Scallions and roasted peanuts add the necessary crunch to this light, healthy and very tasty salad. . . . . #tofusalad #vegansalad #silkentofu #watermelonsalad #asiansalad #saladfordinner #eatyoursalad #saladdays #fresheats #cleanfood #slimfood #healthyplate #eatingforhealth #tofurecipes #eatinglight #vegetariandiet #plantprotein #summerfoods #delicious #yummy😋😋 #forkfeed #foodfeed #feedfeedvegan #recipeblogger #foodblog #livetoeat #foodphotography #foodstagram #instayum #instasalad
Don't these fridge-clean-out noodles look tempting Don't these fridge-clean-out noodles look tempting? Some carrots, a few green beans, fresh red bird's eye chillies, garlic, ginger and some leftover cooked lamb tossed with thick, whole wheat noodles from @masterchow.in, a little dark soy, light soy and fish sauce. Ready in a mere 15 min and yet it was punchy and delicious with all the Asian flavour notes we love. Happiness! . . . #stirfriednoodles #wholewheatnoodles #ilovenoodles #iloveasianfood #chopsticks #bowlofyum #dinnertime #onebowl #quickdinner #greedeat #happyfood #comfortfood #droolworthy #yummylicious #foodonfeed #foodpicture #nom #grub #deliciousrecipes
Feeling gratitude for blessings big and small, lik Feeling gratitude for blessings big and small, like my lemon tree. It continues to share its bounty of lemons with us. Today I juiced over 60 lemons to make a batch of fresh and tangy lemon cordial. The satisfaction I got from cooking with produce from my own garden is priceless. Here's looking forward to many glasses of chilled nimbupani, lemon spritzers and citrusy cocktails. Cheers! . . . #lemonade #lemontree #homemadecordial #citrusfruit #fresh #citrusseason #homemade #juicejuice #tangy #lemonlover #nimbupani #drinkthis #drinkhealthy
This vegan lemon curd cake resembles the lunar su This vegan lemon curd cake resembles the lunar surface. Here, there be jammy craters of 100% egg and dairy-free lemon curd surrounded by moist, light and airy vegan lemon cake. If you share my weakness for all things citrus, you'll love this little snack cake. It has almond flour and olive oil and loads of fresh lemon juice. Sweet but in a sour way, it promises to brighten up your day with its fresh flavours. It's a quick, guss-free bake and extremely addictive for lemon lovers. The vegan lemon curd is lighter but as delicious as regular lemon curd. No butter and eggs means you can enjoy it more often. Give this vibrant cake a try. The recipe is on my blog www.quichentell.com . . . #vegancake #veganbaking #lemoncurd #lemoncurdcake #healthyvegan #consciousfood #vegetariancake #lemonjuice #egglessbakes #easycake #deliciousdesserts #citrus #homebakingrocks #bakingrecipes #dessertgram #sweettreat #cakepics #nakedcake #yummi #thefoodfeed #foodpicsforfoodies #foodiegram #indianbaker #joyofbaking #foodblogger
Conversations on Hyderabadi cuisine generaly focus Conversations on Hyderabadi cuisine generaly focus on chicken and meat salans, kebabs, kormas and varieties of breads. Fish and seafood are not so common. Freshwater fish preparations were as much a part of the royal kichens as meat dishes. This Hyderabadi fish dish is my version of dum ki machli - an elegant and light dish of fish cooked in a creamy sauce. Composed mainly of coconut, white sesame and poppy seeds flavoured with ginger, garlic, green chillies and mint, the sauce is mild and aromatic rather than spicy and pungent. I've baked the fish which yields a thick, velvetty sauce. Take the word of this non-resident Hyderabadi and try this delicate yet delectable fish. The recipe is now on my blog www.quichentell.com . . . #hyderabadifood #fishrecipes #fishy #ovenbakedfish #quickrecipes #cookingwithlove #currystagram #pescatarian #pescatarianrecipes #onmytabletoday #foodfoodfood #foodism #eatingfresh #greedy #realrecipes #foodblogfeed #foodpics #nomnom #indianfood
Dinner tonight is a chicken noodle salad loaded up Dinner tonight is a chicken noodle salad loaded up with crunchy mung sprouts, cucumber, carrot and red onions, dressed in a salty-sour fish sauce and lemon juice dressing. Bright mint, Thai basil and red bird's eye chillies add the sex appeal to this light and healthy salad. A few toasted peanuts bring it all together. I'm feeling particularly satisfied since I used lemons from my lemon tree. Small and aromatic, these little green-yellow spheres are bursting with juice. Also sending a shoutout to @masterchow.in for their excellent ramen noodles. They're probably the best Indian noodles available. They hold their shape beautifully, don't taste floury or pasty and soak the sauce /dressing without glbecoming soggy. Highly recommended. And no, this is not a sponsored post. . . . #noodlesalad #noodles🍜 #chickennoodle #healthychicken #asiannoodles #fresheating #lightandhealthy #eatinggood #bowlfood #bowlofyum #quickrecipe #cleaneating #asianfoodie #asianfoodlover #scrumptiouskitchen #mykitchentable #deliciousdinner #yummylicious #foodfood #foodgasms #mouthfull #foodpicsforfoodies #foodclicks
Dinner tonight is freestyle Asian-pasta. Macaroni Dinner tonight is freestyle Asian-pasta. Macaroni with Goan chorise, lots of bok choy and a splash of dark soy. Easy peasy and ready in a flash, it was vinegary and had just the right amount of smokey heat from the chillies. The bok choy was wilted yet crunchy and slightly sweet from the soy. When I cook pasta, I weigh out a serving size of 90g per person. This way, the meal is filling but not heavy. Rice, pasta, bread - eat your carbs in the right quantities and you'll never need to go on a carb-free diet. . . #pastapasta #pastadinner #goansausages #chorizopasta #freestylefood #spontaneouscooking #bokchoy #asianflavors #familytable #mealinspiration #spicypasta #tasteofgoa #foodofgoa #instafeed #thefeed #cookingdiary #mykitchenstories #realfood
It's fun to think up new toppings for ramen. Toppi It's fun to think up new toppings for ramen. Toppings make the bowl beautiful and interesting in terms of flavours and contrasting textures. Last night, I tried some oven crisped tofu stir fried with scallions, ginger and garlic. The oven worked perfectly. There were no broken tofu crumbs that one ends up with while frying in a pan, and the colour was evenly golden. Once crunchy, they were tossed quickly in a sparse sauce of minced garlic and ginger, lots of scallions, a dash of soy sauce and some chilli flakes. Heaped atop some mushroom ramen, it made a light but very satisfying meal. . . . #ramenbowl #tofurecipe #meatlessmeals #vegandinner #vegannoodles #vegetarianramen #tofubowl #deliciousdelicious #umamiism #bowlfood #bowlofhappiness #thefeedfeed #thefoodfeed #dailyfoodfeed #asianfoodrecipes #asianfood #plantfood
This summer, kadhi features very often on my lunch This summer, kadhi features very often on my lunch menu because we're all craving lighter meals. I switched up the kadhi for a Sunday lunch by adding some juicy chicken keema koftas to it. The fam loved it. My kadhi is Gujarati-style - thin, a little sweet and tangy with lots of fresh curry leaves for aroma. When the koftas simmer in it, they infuse it with a chickeny-ness reminiscent of a rich, savoury broth. You could just drink the kadhi in a cup, like a soup. The flavour of this keema kofta kadhi is intense and lingering. Enjoy it as much as we did. . . . #kadhi #kadhichawal #koftacurry #chickenkofta #summereating #lightfood #yummyinmytummy #deliciousdelicious #curryleaves #curryrice #foodfood #grubhub #recipedevelopment #desikhana #desifood #lunchideas #deliciousmag #indianblogger #delhifoodblogger #thefeedfeed #homecookedfood #thekitchn #thefoodiestation #eatindiahealthy #yummybuthealthy
Dinner tonight is crispy tofu in a sweet and tangy Dinner tonight is crispy tofu in a sweet and tangy chilli-garlic sauce. Heaped on some plain noodles, it makes a light yet satisfying meal on a hot simmer evening. I love dark soy with it sweet, unctuous flavours and I'm always looking to try new types. Any recommendations are most welcome. . . . . #noodlelover #noodsnoodsnoods #spicynoodles #tofustirfry #tofulover #vegannoodles #tofulovers #livetoeat #foodfoodie #everydayfood #cookingismytherapy #cookingdinner #dinnerisserved #delhifoodie
Cowpea beans (lobia, barabati) are eaten all over Cowpea beans (lobia, barabati) are eaten all over India. I love these desi vegetables with my daily dal and rice. When they're tender and fresh, cowpea beans cooked with peanuts make a delicious side dish that can be cooked in just about 10-15 minutes. You will need: 400g cowpea beans, topped, tailed snd cut into 1" pieces 1 tsp black mustard seeds 10-12 fresh curry leaves 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3-4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 4 tbsp roasted peanuts 3 fresh green chillies 1/4 tsp turmeric 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp chilli powder (cayenne) 1 tbsp vegetable oil Salt Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and curry leaves and let them crackle. Add the onion, cook on medium heat for a minute and add the garlic. Cook for another minute. Tip in the beans, add the turmeric, mix well and saute for 2 minutes. Cover the pan and allow the beans to steam for 5-7 minutes till they're tender but not mushy. While the beans cook, whizx the green chillies and peanuts ina grinder for 10 seconds till you have a rough crumble. Season the cooked beans with salt and stir fry for a couple of minutes before adding the peanut crumble. Mix well, fry for a minute more and serve. #eatyourvegetables #beansbeansbeans #greenbeans #indianvegetables #desifoodswag #dalchawal #healthyrecipe #indianhomecooking #instarecipe #easycookingathome #eatplants #cookwithme #vegetarianrecipes #veganeats #veganlunch
The last 4 weeks have been filled with ambulance s The last 4 weeks have been filled with ambulance sirens, news of loved ones and strangers falling ill ( some even losing their lives) and the weight 9f this country's collective sorrow and anger. My heart has been heavy. And yet, this beautiful laburnam tree, profuse with bright, chandelier-like blossoms brings a smile to my face. Each time I behold it, I'm filled with gratitude, humility and a sense of realisation that it is still, another day in paradise. . . . . #lockdown2021 #lockdownindia #lockdownlife #gratitudepost #gratitude2021 #lifeisagift #sharethejoy #littlejoys #naturephoto #earthlove #staystrongindia #appreciatethelittlethings #delhilife #delhigram
An easy recipe for Coconut Spinach pulao. This is An easy recipe for Coconut Spinach pulao. This is a good recipe for a light one-dish lunch on a hot summer day. Coconut Spinach Pulao Serves 3-4 280g basmati rice 400g spinach 150g green peas 300ml coconut milk 1large onion, sliced 2 fat cloves of garlic, minced 2 dried red chillies 2 pieces of cinnamon 1 black cardamom 3 green cardamoms 3-4 cloves 1 tsp cumin seed 1 tsp coriander powder 11/2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp garam masala A handful of cashew nuts lightly fried (optional) 2 tsp ghee Salt Wash and soak the rice for 20 minutes and drain. Blanch the spinach in hot water for 4-5 minutes, wash in cold water, squeeze out the extra ad chop. Heat ghee in a pan and add the whole spices. Then add the onions and saute till browned at the edges. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Tip in the rice and toast for 7-10 minutes. Then mix in the spinach and peas and season with the ground spices and salt. Pour the coconut milk into the rice, and add just enough water to cover the rice. Cover with a tight lid and cook on high for 5-7 minutes. Then lower the flame and let tge pulao cook for 10-12 minutes more. Turn off the heat and let the pan rest covered for 15 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, mix in the fried cashew nuts and serve. #spinachrecipes #summerrecipe #vegetarianrecipies #healthyeating #pilaf #riceandspice #riceandveggies #eatingbetter #easymeal #indiancuisines #satisfyingfood #indianrecipes #cookingsimple #delhifoodblogger #quickmeals #springrecipes #greenfood
Living in temporary digs and cooking in a tiny kit Living in temporary digs and cooking in a tiny kitchen are not going to cramp my cooking. Tossed up some vegetable lo mein with fried eggs for dinner last night and it so hit the spot. Quickly made with little fuss, it was lightly sauced with dark soy, shaoxing rice wine and a tiny drizzle of toasted sesame oil. These are the foods I crave on warm summer evenings. . . . #vegetablelomein #noodleslover #eatyourveggies #noodlelife #noodlestagram #chinesedinner #easyfood #cookinglight #wokoflove #instanoodles
Things I like about Dilli....running in Lodhi gard Things I like about Dilli....running in Lodhi gardens. It's like time stands still in the middle of the bustling city. #lodhigarden #delhigram #delhimonuments #runningmotivation #sunsetrunning
Neither macaroons, nor macarons and definitely not Neither macaroons, nor macarons and definitely not meringues, these coffee-flavoured, chewy discs can best be described as Coffee Amond Thins. But then, they're not crisp like thins are either. What's in a name anyway? These cookies for grownups are intense with coffee, with just the right amount of sweet and a whisper of salt. They're light and quite addictive I must warn you. If you like the warm depth of a dark coffee, try these. The link to my blog is in my profile. You'll find the recipe there. . . . . . . #cookiesfordays #chewycookies #coffeecookies #coffeelife #coffeebiscuits #flourlesscookies #almondcookies #teatimecookies #cookiesofinstagram #easycookies #cookiesinjar #coffeecookie #easybakingrecipe #bakingwithlove #bakingblogger #bloggersofindia #bloggergirl #thetastingfork #dessertgram #snacking #sweetsnack #cookandclick #homebakes #meringuecookie #foodphotos
Carrot thogiyal from the Iyer kitchens of Palakkad Carrot thogiyal from the Iyer kitchens of Palakkad, is a new addition to my chutney / pachadi game. The colours pop and the flavour is pure southern comfort for me. Sweetness from the carrot and coconut, nutty notes from the chana and urad dals, heat from dried red chillies and a mild hit of acid from tamarind, give the thogayal a full-bodied deliciousness. Hing and curry leaves, true to recipes from South India give off mouth-watering aromas. Normally eaten with plain rice and molagootal, but I'm going to enjoy it with idlis, dosas, vadas, pongal and even upma. Recipe now on the blog https://www.quichentell.com/carrot-thogayal/ . . . . . #thogayal #chutneys #indianchutney #dosa #breakfastrecipe #vegetariancooking #carrotrecipes #vegetarianfood #regionalindianfood #eatindia #tamilrecipes #tamilfood #colourfulfood #ethnicfoods #ethnicfoodicrave #indiankitchen #homecookingatitsbest #dailycooking #cookingblog #buzzfeedfoodies #feedfeedvegan #feedfeedglutenfree
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