tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:29:55 +0000Side dishesSoupKeralaDrinksFusionMuttonLithuanian cuisineStarterDessertEuropean cuisineFish 'n' SeafoodGoanEast Asian CuisineBreakfastVegetarianMaharashtranEggsIndian cuisineChickenPorkSnacksIt's all about cooking, eating and enjoying ithttp://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)Blogger65125ALithuanianCookingInIndiahttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-1523098520257021286Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:37:00 +00002010-07-02T20:42:51.720+05:30KeralaIndian cuisineFish 'n' SeafoodThis is a Kerala dish called Konju Pulungari. "Konju" means prawns and "pulungari" is a curry with coconut milk and something sour, either vinegar or tamarind. Pumpkin is a festival vegetable in South India. This dish is originally made without spinach. But we tried making it with spinach and it complimented the smoothness of the coconut milk and sweetness of the pumpkin very well. Very very http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/07/prawn-and-pumpkin-coconut-milk-curry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-7421349664114539621Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:18:00 +00002010-06-10T19:11:39.323+05:30East Asian CuisineSoupChickenChicken noodle soup is a perfect comfort food when feeling unwell or just recovering from an illness. But after living in India for more than two years, I am always craving for more flavour, not necessarily spicy-hot though, in the food that I eat. So this time around, it was a simple but very flavourful Vietnamese inspired chicken and glass noodle soup, kind of like mien ga. Though I don't claimhttp://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/06/chicken-noodle-soup-vietnamese-mien-ga.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-7335594537303378104Sun, 09 May 2010 16:28:00 +00002010-05-09T22:31:16.936+05:30Fish 'n' SeafoodEuropean cuisineWe had some fresh sardines in the freezer and were looking for good ideas to use them. Even though sardines are a favourite delicacy in South India, i.e., Kerala and Tamil Nadu (called mathi or challai), when we think of sardines, Greece, Portugal and Italy come to mind. After doing some research, we decided to try out this traditional Greek preparation. What a find! Very simple, yet very http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/05/baked-sardines-greek-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-6875594314350822753Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:40:00 +00002010-02-15T20:59:25.096+05:30SoupFusionChickenThis is not your ordinary chicken soup. This is Tom Yum meets Chicken Soup for your soul! This soup was inspired by a piece of lemon grass that I found at the bottom of a vegetable tray in our fridge that was still in a good shape and I didn't want to risk losing it to the trash can eventually. I had leftovers of a simple rosemary roast chicken from the last night and I made some chicken stock http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/02/chicken-soup-with-lemon-grass-ginger.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-3197709541670684701Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:35:00 +00002010-02-13T17:12:05.966+05:30SoupI don't make soups that often and when I make it, I tend to repeat a few same favourite recipes, like this one. This week dinners were inspired by improvising with whatever I could find in my emptying fridge. And sometimes I get lucky to find some long forgotten goodies hiding in the furthest corner or at the back of a vegetable tray. Initially, I was not planning to post this soup recipe, but http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/02/creamy-pumpkin-soup-with-coconut-milk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-2698564913994289449Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:51:00 +00002010-01-31T23:08:35.074+05:30Fish 'n' SeafoodFish fry was definitely one the best discoveries for me in India. And this is one of my favourite masalas. It is fresh coriander based and it is very simple and quick to make. But the result is this aromatic, slightly tangy, fresh, simply delicious fish fry. My mouth is watering while just describing it to you. Adjust amount of green chilies according to your tolerance for spiciness and you can http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/01/green-masala-fish-fry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-6207355669736687591Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:45:00 +00002010-01-08T20:26:18.961+05:30DrinksEuropean cuisineAfter reading this delicious post about real hot chocolate on Simply Recipes, I had to make it! Rich, very satisfying, warms you up [or down...] all the way to your toe tips. I recommend reading the whole article about making excellent hot chocolate with different flavour variations on Simply Recipes. For one HUGE cup of hot chocolate: 1 huge cup of whole milk ~75 g of dark chocolate, finely http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/01/hot-chocolate-with-cinnamon-and-chili.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-3158450126846594114Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:23:00 +00002010-01-08T17:45:11.425+05:30Indian cuisineVegetarianMaharashtranDessertWhen it is made well, it is one of my favourite Indian sweets. It is very simple and easy to make, and if you have just a little bit of patience and follow a few instructions - success is guaranteed! Suji/rava means semolina, so you can find it under such names as suji (ka) halva or rava halwa, but in Maharashtra this dessert is also called sheera. It can be garnished with any kind of dried http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/01/suji-ka-halva-semolinarava-halwa-sheera.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-450863782187334500Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:20:00 +00002010-01-07T21:41:26.781+05:30KeralaIndian cuisineFish 'n' SeafoodThis is a traditional Kerala curry and one of my favourite Amuma's [Ranjit's grandmother], who is an excellent cook, dishes. It's gravy has a nice combination of hotness from red chilies and smoothness from fresh coconut. I could eat it everyday! Amuma was very nice to share her recipe with me after I told her about my blog. If you cannot get fresh or dried curry leaves, just skip them. And you http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/01/kerala-fish-curry-with-coconut.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-8785514652359051146Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:56:00 +00002010-01-08T12:47:12.809+05:30KeralaChickenThis chicken stew with an aromatic coconut milk gravy is a great comfort food. It's simple and quick to make, doesn't need many ingredients and most importantly, is so delicious and satisfying. This recipe is from Kerala, a state in India where they use a lot of both fresh coconut and coconut milk in their cooking. Creamy coconut milk makes this stew very soothing, cinnamon and cloves warm you uphttp://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/12/kerala-chicken-stew-with-coconut-milk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-4926053643707532772Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:17:00 +00002009-12-16T19:46:14.644+05:30SnacksEuropean cuisineThis is not your regular potato salad, this is a spicier and more aromatic version made with red kidney beans that were infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, boiled young potatoes, fresh spring onions, roasted garlic and sausages and zesty mustard dressing, all spiced up with minced green chillies. It made a delicious and satisfying lunch snack for us today. You can skip sausage if you like and add http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/12/spiced-up-potato-salad-with-kidney.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-7573679428277463045Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:44:00 +00002009-12-06T13:55:35.371+05:30StarterVegetarianSide dishesSnacksIf any introductions are needed, hummus is a popular Middle Eastern dip or spread made out of chickpeas flavoured with tahini (toasted sesame paste) and lemon juice. There are also versions of hummus with garlic, tomatoes, paprika, etc. But I just love the taste of this simple one! It's such a healthy snack as well, rich with iron, vitamin C, a perfect source of protein and dietary fiber. It can http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/12/hummus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-7210887177356161014Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:02:00 +00002009-12-01T22:47:37.946+05:30StarterVegetarianFalafels - small balls made from chickpeas and spice mix - are a popular street food in the Middle East. These golden colour balls are crunchy on the outside, but soft inside and very flavourful. It can be eaten as a snack, served with starters or along with the main course. My favourite, and probably, the most popular way is wrapped in a flat bread (or pitta-like bread pocket) along with fresh http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/12/falafels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-2411925881188906081Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:56:00 +00002009-12-25T11:20:29.812+05:30StarterVegetarianBefore I moved to Mumbai, guacamole used to be the #1 dip for me, but I haven't been able to find a tasty avocado here so far... Baba ghanoush might just win me over now. I love eggplant and I love smokey eggplant even more. It's light and flavourful and it takes so little time and effort to prepare. Be warned though, it will get wiped out during your party in no time, so you might want to make http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/11/baba-ghanoush-eggplant-dip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-2128704681080273953Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:58:00 +00002009-12-01T22:44:23.157+05:30PorkIndian cuisineGoanThis is a Goan style pulao - a flavourful dish made out of rice that is first browned in oil and then cooked with spices, vegetables and hot Goan sausage. This particular pulao is very popular in Goa and is traditionally made using spicy Goan sausage that adds lovely smokey aroma. But if Goan sausage is not available where you are, it can be replaced with, for example, Spanish Chorizo or any http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/10/goan-sausage-puloa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-8402584266221867260Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:15:00 +00002009-10-30T07:59:41.721+05:30Indian cuisineMuttonThis recipe got our attention because of its interesting combination of spices and flavours. I posted it first on my Lithuanian recipe blog, but then was asked to add a translation as well. Sweet&sour combination is more common in Chinese cuisine than in Indian, but this dish surprised us with a quite unique and absolutely delicious flavour. The sourness comes from raw mangoes and such spices http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/10/sweet-mutton-chops-with-raw-mango.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-6824506282633500747Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:23:00 +00002009-10-19T21:05:11.699+05:30KeralaIndian cuisineChickenEveryone loves good biryani - aromatic rice layered with soft and juicy chicken, mutton or vegetables. No wonder it's often served at different festivals and celebrations. Making biryani is quite a time consuming process so most of the time we end up ordering it from a local restaurant rather than cooking it at home. There is simply not enough time left at the end of a working day. But once in a http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/10/chicken-biryani.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-4542829917441672023Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:01:00 +00002009-10-03T16:19:58.778+05:30Indian cuisineFish 'n' SeafoodWhile I love pretty much any Indian food, I find their fried fish to be something out of this world. I have actually heard people who had masala fried fish for the first time say that this is the best thing they have ever eaten! This South Indian style fried fish is very aromatic and flavourful, crunchy on the outside, but juicy inside, slightly tangy, with a nice kick from chillies and garnishedhttp://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/10/shallow-fried-masala-fish-meen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-1671322177068489166Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:54:00 +00002009-09-22T23:34:46.153+05:30PorkEast Asian CuisineSide dishesMy hubby made a delicious stir-fry for dinner as I was craving for a little bit of TLC last night. He used pork chops, but you can make it with any kind of cut of pork. And if you don't get Japanese eggplant, you can use some other kind of small eggplant. The sauce was quite sweet with a fresh touch of star anise and green shallots. We had it over simple ginger fried rice that is so easy to make http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/09/pork-chop-eggplant-stir-fry-with-ginger.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-3621752721309541718Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:38:00 +00002009-09-22T12:02:39.275+05:30Indian cuisineDrinksMaharashtranThe first time I tried Kairi Panna - a Maharashtran drink made out of raw mangoes - which was bought from a store, I was left very disappointed. Later I was offered a glass of homemade panna at a dinner party and hoping for the best, I took it. It was much much much better. Now that I tried making it at home, I absolutely love it - so refreshing, simple, yet satisfying with a nice flavour of http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/09/spiked-kairi-panna-green-mango-cocktail.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-2596065312473504887Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:37:00 +00002009-08-23T18:36:06.679+05:30DrinksFusionThis cocktail is inspired by Bonobo - a bar that serves really nice drinks and some good food just off Linking road in Mumbai - and recreated by Ranjit. Very simple, yet a great combination of flavours that make this a delighful drink =) You will need: 100 ml of fresh/natural orange juice a small piece of ginger, peeled and smashed 50 ml of vodka lots of ice cubes orange rind or mint leaf for http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/08/orange-ginger-martini.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-8514653885651936164Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:16:00 +00002009-09-20T17:24:13.977+05:30VegetarianFusionThis will make your sandwich! As well as your salad. I came up with this simple marinated roasted bell pepper when I had leftovers after making Confit Byaldi (a version of Ratatouille). Next day I made ham sandwiches with it for our road trip to Ajantha and Ellora caves and man those were the-best-road-trip-sandwiches ever! Garlic, thyme and roasted bell peppers added so much flavour and nice http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/08/orange-thyme-infused-roasted-bell.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-3271919401044569596Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:29:00 +00002009-10-04T23:17:14.744+05:30Indian cuisineVegetarianSnacksJuicy, crunchy, sweet & sour with a little kick and smokey flavour - it's a perfect snack or a side dish for a BBQ night. No, I didn't make this as firstly, we don't have where to do our own bbq right now and secondly, all I need is to step out on the street and there is this old man who makes charcoal roasted corn every single night of the year no matter what. Sometimes we just make a quick stophttp://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/08/grilled-corn-with-chilli-and-lime.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-2621413682840124575Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:33:00 +00002009-09-23T08:49:27.482+05:30East Asian CuisineVegetarianLast night my hubby made this very light yet satisfying stir-fry for a late dinner. After a long day in the office, we didn't want to go to sleep with heavy stomachs :o) It was great -- soft and crunchy, slightly sweet and tangy. You can add prawns or chicken to this stir fry if you would like - it would be delicious! Also, feel free to use whatever vegetables are lying in your fridge. Just put http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/08/quick-eggplant-and-bok-choy-stir-fry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462388281144218792.post-839822538400114016Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:31:00 +00002009-08-18T14:51:36.244+05:30European cuisineDessertIf you are not one of the Minnesota State Fair's "everything deep-fried" menu fans already, let me tell you that this deep fried Snickers bar is much tastier than you think it is! :o) Until recently, I didn't even imagine I would be making something like this, nor did I know that something like this existed. Then I saw a travel show about Scotland where, apparently, they deep fry many strange http://juratesrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/08/deep-fried-snickers-bar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jurate Nair)7