Chickenless Drumsticks- Food for thought

Good food doesn’t always have to have meat in it. If you are considering giving your chicken loving family a small break from meats,then illusion food is the right way to get them to fall in love with their veggies.  I was toying with the idea of creating an  illusion dish which would not only…

Sheekh Kebabs in a Pan- Melt in the Mouth Delicacy

My earliest Sheekh kebab memory is from my childhood when  dad used to drive me to a tiny water front kebab joint which served the tastiest kebabs in town.I don’t think there were any other kebab joints back then,at least none that I knew of. Like it is popularly said, the first impression is always…

Chicken and Cheese Shots for a Pluviophile

  It’s raining once again.After a hot dry summer, it’s such a welcome change.Especially when you are at home watching nature’s beautiful gift through your open window,letting in the cool breeze and the fresh comforting smell of rain kissed earth.It seems to awaken all your senses and transport you into a state of calm and…

Eggplant Rollups

  My dear friends and readers, your friendly food blog is finally on Facebook. All of you have been a huge support to me and have encouraged me with your likes and kind comments.I want to thank each and everyone for that. Please continue with your motivation by joining me on Facebook. Please join me…

Mexican Churros (fried and baked) and my Churro song

                    My Churro Song Rushing to that corner shop Giggling all the way Pushing open the glass door Breathing in the air Wafting smells of coffee and churros I remember till this day. Scrambling to catch the corner seats While some friends bring the tray. Chatting over steaming…

KFC style Popcorn Chicken – without MSG

KFC style Popcorn chicken- crisp outside and juicy inside KFC is a favorite in my home and I am sure in every chicken lover’s home too..After all who can resist the finger licking good chicken they serve at KFC. It is the world’s second largest fast food chain (first is Mc Donalds) and is known to serve…

Lollipop Chicken

Whether you are eating with kids or with friends these crunchy and juicy chicken lollipops never fail to impress. This is a Chinese and Indian fusion starter which is  very popular in Chinese restaurants in India. It was called as ‘Tree chicken’ at one restaurant and ‘Pakoda chicken’ in another. Of course like with most other dishes there…

Mini Chicken Pizza Pies

“Good things come in small packages’ This is one quote I have never fully agreed all my life,because I am a tall girl 🙂  But looks like now I can’t agree more. Well…there are exceptions to every rule 🙂 These mini pizza pies which just made way out of my oven are so irresistibly delicious….

Turon – Banana spring rolls and Jolly Jeeps

Turon or banana spring rolls is a popular Filipino dessert sold on mobile food carts which line the streets of Makati’s Central Business District. They  are fondly known as Jolly Jeeps. Jolly Jeeps were originally wooden carts started with the purpose of providing meals on wheels to the blue collar workforce (laborers, janitors, clerks and low-level employees) who…