Monday 29 December 2014

Dolder inspired Scones

Tell me how many times it has happened to you that when you  have tried something somewhere in a nice Resturant and immediately want to try it out at home. It happens to me all the time. This time of the year there are nice goodies everywhere. This last weekend R picked me after work, then we met M and just spontaneously we decided to go to Dolder for a drink. People from downtown Zürich all know Dolder. It is one special Hotel and it has a great view. They do high tea and they have an amazing spread of little sandwiches, scones, patassiere and of course the best Darjelling tea. 


Wednesday 22 October 2014

Matar Pulav (Rice with Peas)



Basmati rice is the most loved rice in the north of India. On one hand its a very simple rice to cook but at the same time a delicate one too. Here I am giving you a simple recipe of Rice with sweet Peas and whole spices.

Ingredients: for 4 people 

- 300 gms of Basmati Rice
- 50 gms of frozen peas (if available fresh shelled ones)
- 1 tbsp Ghee/Butter/Oil
- 4-5 bay leaves
- 3-4 black big cardamom
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 3-4 cloves
- salt to taste
- 550 ml of water

Wednesday 1 October 2014

Hummus

Hummus  is super simple to make and its really healthy and delicious. You can make it from the scratch by soaking the chic peas and cooking them or you could very well use a can (but trust me doing by scratch is worth it) 

Apple, Plum and Fig Chutney


Chutney is a very versatile side condiment which was mostly famous on an Indian plate. But now-a-days you see the use of Chutney in multiple ways. Of course on an Indian plate but these little condiments full of flavour acts as a great sandwich spread too and they make lovely edible gifts too. You can be flexible and use the fruits of your choice. 


Friday 11 July 2014

Samosas by Batto Bua

Who doesn't know the good old Samosa. There are different ways to make Samosas and with different fillings too. My aunt (Bua in Hindi) gave her recipe on my facebook page and now I am posting it here on the blog. I tried it too and they are delicious. In our joint family all the cousins grew up together and I still remember when I was a teenager once she taught me how to make Palak-Tamater (Spinach with tomatoes) and I still remember one of her tips while cooking Spinach, she said to use less salt while cooking palak, because, spinach is a bit saltish, you can always taste and add it later, not sure if she remembers.

Sunday 1 June 2014

Summer Pasta

Pasta is such a versatile meal. There are days when you don't have much time then you can fix this simple yet flavourful dish in minutes. Here I made with Cherry tomatoes. Bur you can very well use any kinds of tomatoes. You can take normal ones or you can take those dark red, yellow and orange ones too. Of course summer is the best time for tomatoes but we get them through out the year.  Last weekend I made a simple Capelline with Cherry tomatoes and everyone loved it. 





Thursday 22 May 2014

Tomatoe Rasam/ Simple Tomato Soup

A clear tomato soup or Indian rasam. They are quite similar. Rasam is a very thin tomato soup which is tempered with Indian spices and its a must in every south indian kitchen. It is eaten with while fluffy rice. There are many ways you can make rasam. Some with a bit of tamarind, some people add a bit of cooked yellow split pea daal to it. My girls love this very simple one which I make. I serve it with any kind of meal. Its very comforting especially on a rainy day. 



Kochen mit Karin

A few glimpses of a cooking event with a lovely group of ladies. 

































And dig in!

Street Food, Migros Oerlikon





A few glimpses of the Indian street food at Klubschule Oerlikon.