tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28833717161363101412024-03-12T20:21:50.620-05:00My Experience With CookingPoojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05998531928416804522noreply@blogger.comBlogger7813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883371716136310141.post-91122478659763006282010-06-07T16:31:00.015-05:002010-06-08T14:15:50.650-05:00Malai Kofta-Veggie Balls in creamy cashew sauce!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span><a href="http://myexperiencewithcooking.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><img alt="Malai-Kofta2" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3814715921_8b21f97643_b.jpg" width="490" height="285" /></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Malai Kofta is a delicious rich creamy dish suitable for any special occasion. Koftas are vegetarian alternative for meat balls and are made with paneer, veggies and a blend of various spices. These veggie balls are deep fried and then later added to a rich tomato cashew sauce. I should rather call Malai Kofta as the queen of vegetarian dishes because once you have experienced the flavours of the veggie balls dipped in mildly spicy creamy sauce(Malai), you will fall head over heels in love with this dish. </span></span><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></div><a href="http://myexperiencewithcooking.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><img alt="Malai-Kofta" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3814738059_f054749565_b.jpg" width="490" height="285" /></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">As a child I never knew the ingredients of Kofta and always thought it was made of Paneer and spices. I grew up with this belief and never bothered to check into more details until I ventured into making this dish. The making of Koftas can be quite tricky if you aren't aware of few useful tips that I have mentioned below, and I'm thankful to </span></span><a href="http://www.vahrehvah.com/popvideo.php?recipe_id=3262"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Vahchef's video</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> for helping me make perfect Koftas.</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></div><a href="http://myexperiencewithcooking.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><img alt="Malai Kofta" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/3814715705_893c17828c_b.jpg" width="490" height="285" /></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">The important binding agent of Kofta is potato. The ingredients of Kofta shouldnt be messed up else your Koftas wouldnt hold together while deep frying and would break apart/crumble. Grated paneer in Koftas when deep fried oozes out water and forms the main reason for Koftas breaking apart while deep frying and hence potato is used to bind the mixture. Also before adding cooked veggies to the Kofta mix, squeeze off excess water. You may used the water drained from veggies for the sauce preparation. Also after cooking potatoes, immediately drain off excess water, else the potatoes would soak up moisture and your Koftas wouldn't turn out good.</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></div><a href="http://myexperiencewithcooking.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><img alt="Malai-Kofta1" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/3814715841_fb08f88d27_b.jpg" width="490" height="285" /></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">For health reasons, you may even opt for baking the Koftas rather than deep frying. Since I haven't done it I'm not familiar with the baking temperature and time. In case your koftas don't hold together while frying you may add bread crumbs.</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Ingredients:</span></span></b></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></b></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">For Koftas:</span></span></b></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Paneer - 7 oz(198 gms approx/1 cup) grated</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Cooked Potato - 200 gms(1 cup approx) </span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">A mixture of cooked vegetables- 1/2 cup(I used a mixture of frozen veggies)</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Chilly Powder - 3/4 tsp(or more)</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Cumin Powder - 3/4 tsp</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Garam masala/Chicken masala - 1 tsp</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Chaat masala - 1 tsp</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Salt to taste</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Few Cilantro leaves chopped</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">All purpose flour(Maida) for dusting- 2 tbsp or more</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">For the sauce/gravy:</span></span></b></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">White Onion - 1 chopped</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Bay Leaves - 2</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Tomatoes - 2 pureed</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Ginger Garlic paste - 2 tsp</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Chilly Powder - 1 tsp(adjust according to your taste buds)</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Cumin Powder - 3/4 tsp</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Garam masala - 3/4 tsp</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Salt to taste</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Cashews - 2 tbsp</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Kasoori methi(Dried fenugreek leaves) - Few crushed</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Milk - 1/2 cup</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Tomato Ketchup - 1 tbsp</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Cilantro for garnish</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Oil/Butter for cooking</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">To Dry Roast:</span></span></b></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Cinnamon stick - 1, 2.5" long</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Cloves - 6</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Cardamom seeds - 1/4 tsp</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Star anise - 1</span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Method:</span></span></b></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">For Koftas:</span></span></b></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">With a potato masher, mash the cooked potato and knead it to a smooth paste without any lumps.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Add grated paneer and mix well.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Squeeze out water from cooked vegetables. You may use the squeezed out water for making sauce later.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Add the veggies to the above paneer potato mixture. Mix well.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">In a small pan heat chilly powder, cumin powder, garam masala and chaat masala over low heat. Cook till raw smell of spices go. Do not allow the spices to burn.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Add the heated spices to the above mix along with salt and chopped cilantro. Mix everything well.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Divide the mixture into equal balls, dip each in maida(all purpose flour) and deep fry till it attains a golden brown colour.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">In case your koftas break on deep frying, you may add bread crumbs to the kofta mixture to absorb excess moisture, then make balls, roll in maida and deep fry.</span></span></li></ul></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">For the sauce:</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Dry roast the ingredients mentioned under Dry Roast till colour changes and you get the aroma of spices.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Cool and grind to a fine powder. Keep aside.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Grind cashews to a paste adding enough water. Keep aside.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Heat oil/butter in a pan and saute onions till medium brown.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Add ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell goes.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Cool and grind to a paste. Keep aside.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Heat oil in a pan and saute bay leaves.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Add onion paste, ground spices and saute well for some time.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Add tomato puree and cook for few minutes.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Add chilly powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Cook till raw smell of spices go.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Add crushed kasoori methi and mix well.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Add cashew paste and milk. You may add additional water if you wish.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Cook on low heat till gravy attains a creamy consistency. It shouldn't be too thick.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Add tomato ketchup and mix well.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Garnish with cilantro, add the koftas, mix gently and remove from heat.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Allow the dish to rest for few hours before serving to allow the koftas to absorb and blend with the sauce.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Serve hot with Chapati/Roti/Naan.</span></span></li></ul></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Pooja.</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Other Vegetarian Dishes:</span></span></b></i></div><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span><a href="http://myexperiencewithcooking.blogspot.com/2009/04/palak-paneer.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><img alt="Palak Paneer" src="http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss171/exptswithcooking/th_PalakPaneerbestshot.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></a><a href="http://myexperiencewithcooking.blogspot.com/2009/03/mushroom-curry.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><img alt="Mushroom Curry" src="http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss171/exptswithcooking/th_MushroomCurrybestshot.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></a><a href="http://myexperiencewithcooking.blogspot.com/2009/05/moms-easy-potato-stew.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><img alt="Potato Stew" src="http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss171/exptswithcooking/th_MomsPotatoStewbestshot.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></a><a href="http://myexperiencewithcooking.blogspot.com/2009/05/chole-paneer-masala_22.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><img alt="Chole Paneer Masala" src="http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss171/exptswithcooking/th_CholePaneerMasalabestshot.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></a><a href="http://myexperiencewithcooking.blogspot.com/2009/05/lobia-mushroom-curry.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><img alt="Lobia Mushroom Curry" src="http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss171/exptswithcooking/th_LobiaMushroomCurrybestshot.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></a><a href="http://myexperiencewithcooking.blogspot.com/2009/05/kerala-kadala-curry-with-roasted.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><img alt="Kerala Kadala Curry" src="http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss171/exptswithcooking/th_Puttu-Kadalabestshot.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></a><a href="http://myexperiencewithcooking.blogspot.com/2009/06/ishtu-traditional-potato-stew-of-kerala.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><img alt="Ishtu" src="http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss171/exptswithcooking/th_Ishtubestshot.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></a><a href="http://myexperiencewithcooking.blogspot.com/2009/06/paneer-tikka-rolls.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><img alt="Paneer Tikka Rolls" src="http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss171/exptswithcooking/th_PaneerTikkaRollsbestshot.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></a><a href="http://myexperiencewithcooking.blogspot.com/2009/07/paneer-mushroom-masala.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><img alt="Paneer Mushroom Masala" src="http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss171/exptswithcooking/th_PaneerMushroomMasalabestshot.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></a><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></div>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05998531928416804522noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883371716136310141.post-91160950429798589722009-09-13T15:34:00.004-05:002009-09-13T15:48:52.785-05:00Taking a long break!<span style="font-family:times new roman;">Dear Readers,<br />Sorry for keeping you all waiting for a response. I feel so happy to know that you all have remembered me and thanks to everyone who dropped in a comment asking about my whereabouts. I recently got admission for higher studies and classes have started.I rarely get enough time for blogging and hence decided to give my blog some resting time. I do miss all your lovely posts but I will resume blogging and visit all your blogs whenever I get time for it. Keep rocking and hoping to see you all soon :)<br />Pooja.</span>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05998531928416804522noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883371716136310141.post-10767767699278391612009-08-18T18:37:00.000-05:002009-08-18T18:38:26.354-05:00On a short break!(& Hoping it wont be long!!)<span style="font-family: times new roman;font-size:100%;" >Dear Readers, I guess I need to give my blog some resting time! Due to few upcoming important events in my life, I'm taking a short break from blogging. Though I may not be posting new dishes, I will try to visit your blogs whenever I get access to the system. Even though I have few dishes lined up in my drafts folder waiting eagerly for their turn, I doubt whether I would get sufficient time for posting and maintenance, hence decided to give my blog a short break! Wishing everyone a great and safe summer and hoping to see you all soon :)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Pooja. </span>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05998531928416804522noreply@blogger.com38