Butternut Squash Soup

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 5/2/2013 5:15:00 AM

'I have been unable to update the blog during the past couple of months. However, it was for a very good reason. I participated in my first Art fair where I presented jewelry designed and created by me. So, I spent most of my nights and weekends working on these jewelry  pieces. It was a great experience and it felt good that so many people appreciated my work. I have also been working on my'

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Green Peas Gravy - A Rich Peas Preparation for Special Occasions

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 2/6/2013 4:50:00 AM

'This is a recipe made using fresh green peas. I remember the good old days, when I used to spend, what seemed like hours, shelling peas with my mom. When the peas were tender and sweet, most of them used to end up going into my mouth rather than the bowl. And it always seemed unfair that the heap of shells used to be much larger than the small mound of peas in the bowl. Ah the good old days. I'

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Dal Fry with Three Dals- A Delicious Mixed Lentil Soup

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 2/1/2013 5:48:00 AM

'It has been a while since I have updated the blog. While the cooking continues, I find myself trying to manage time to be able to do all the tasks at hand. I finally got some time today and decided to pen down this delicious dal fry recipe that I had made for an elaborate dinner a few months ago. Everyone loved it, especially the kids. I got the best compliments from my friend's eight year old'

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Navratan Korma - A Royal Vegetable Dish

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 1/6/2013 6:23:00 AM

'I wish all the readers of my blog a very Happy New Year. I hope 2013 brings you good health, happiness and great food. Since food tastes good only when the cook is happy, I hope each day of yours is filled with great joy which in turn will lead to tastier food. I have been wondering what recipe I should start the new year with and I couldn't make up my mind. Should I start with a starter'

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Arugula with Pear, Cranberry and Celery Salad

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 12/20/2012 5:25:00 AM

'The first time I had arugula salad was in a restaurant. Till then I hadn't really eaten this green on it's own. I had always encountered it in a mix of different leaves. I found that the leaves had a very interesting and spicy flavor. I had always heard various chefs on the television shows describe it as peppery and that description always flummoxed me. How could a leaf taste like pepper? Well,'

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Rasam/Rassam - A Spicy, Warm Soup

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 12/19/2012 4:47:00 AM

'Rasam is an absolutely delicious Indian soup, which is often lentil based. It is a staple in the southern states of India and just like dal preparation, you will find a different recipe in every home. It is one of my favorite foods. It is the perfect appetizer soup to start your dinner with. Generally, it has a consistency similar to clear soups, however I do end up making it thicker, as I enjoy'

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Mexican Pizza

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 12/12/2012 5:48:00 AM

'I have so many photos now, that I am having a hard time trying to decide which recipe to post next. And, as I backup and archive these photos, some recipes are slipping away from memory. So, I am going to try and jot down notes when I cook, so that when I finally post the recipe, I am able to remember all the details. I am sure that you are wondering what a Mexican pizza is. Is the base made'

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Oats and Whole Wheat Bread

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 12/5/2012 5:14:00 AM

'The last month was filled with cooking a lot of Diwali sweets and snacks. I also made cakes for a couple of birthday parties. It was a great month. We ate a lot of great food and had fun with all the different celebrations. However, in the midst of all this activity, I just didn't get time to do any leisurely baking. I had been wanting to bake bread, but I just didn't get to it. I have been'

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Recipes for the festive season - Diwali Recipes 2012

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 11/10/2012 1:02:00 AM

'With Diwali right around the corner, here is a list of all the recipes that I have posted so far that you can make for the festive season. Many of these are ones that you make ahead and some of them can be made the day of. Here is a listing of sweet and savory recipes for the festive season. Sweet Dishes Some of these may stay fresh for a week to about 4 weeks. Anything that is fried will'

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Rava Laddoo/Ladoo - Sweet Semolina Balls

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 11/9/2012 4:57:00 AM

'This is another Diwali favorite. This is another sweet snack like the besan laddoo and multrigrain laddoo, which can be made as a snack and stored for a few weeks. It is mainly made using semolina (farina) or rava and fresh grated coconut is also added to it. I have always heard everyone say it is one of the simplest laddoo recipes to make. I, however had made it only once so far. The main'

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Multigrain Ladoo/ Laddoo - Multigrain Sweet Balls

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 11/7/2012 6:39:00 AM

'This is a delicious and a very healthy sweet. I made this for the first time, about one year ago. I needed a healthy and filling snack which would be easy to store and carry. Also, it needed to be appealing to a child and easy to hold and eat. My daughter enjoys besan laddoo and one day I thought it would be great if I tried to make laddoos with other grains and flours. This recipe was a great'

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Phirni (Firni) - A Delicious Indian Pudding

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 10/30/2012 1:36:00 AM

'This is the first time I made this recipe and it was also the first time that all of us tasted Phirni. It was well received by everyone. My husband gave it a great review and told me that it was a keeper. It is a recipe my mom made this festive season, and when she told me how to make it, I was very enthusiastic to make it. It is a relatively easy recipe and doesn't take a lot of effort, and'

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Paneer Khurchan - Spiced Cottage Cheese

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 10/24/2012 5:02:00 AM

'Paneer khurchan is a relatively new find for me. I have been eating various curries and dishes (spicy and sweet) made from paneer for years, ever since I can remember. However, I hadn't heard of this dish till about a couple of years ago. My husband was reminiscing about his good old college days and he mentioned that occasionally whenever his friend and he went out to dinner, this was a dish'

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Sweet Corn Soup

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 10/19/2012 5:44:00 AM

'This is a wonderful, easy, healthy and absolutely delicious recipe.  It is another one of those Indianized Chinese recipes. I don't even know if this is inspired from an actual Chinese recipe, but it can always be found on the menu in Chinese restaurants in India. It is a very healthy recipe because it incorporates a variety of recipes. It can also prove to be a bit laborious at times, since you'

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Surali Chi Wadi/ Khandvi - Chickpea and Buttermilk Rolls

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 10/18/2012 5:05:00 AM

'This is a delicacy and generally made in Maharashtra and Gujarat. In Maharashtra it is called “surali chi vadi" while in Gujarat it is called “khandvi”.  It is a popular appetizer and if you can make it well then it is a sign that you are a skilled cook. It has very simple ingredients and the main components are chickpea flour/besan and yogurt/ buttermilk. The mixture is cooked with some'

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Vegetable Dum Biryani - Exotic Basmati Rice Dish with Vegetables

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 9/27/2012 5:30:00 AM

'This is the third recipe from the first menu : a rice dish. Rice plays a prominent role in an Indian menu. Just as Naan/Roti or Chapati is necessary in an Indian meal, so is rice. If it is an elaborate rice preparation with lots of spices and vegetables or meat, then it is generally served along with a raita or yogurt. Else, you would serve plain or lightly flavored rice with a dal preparation.'

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Aloo Gobhi - Curried Potatoes and Cauliflower

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 9/18/2012 5:44:00 AM

'This is the other curry dish that I had in the first menu list. Aloo in Hindi means potato and Gobhi is cauliflower. It is again a very popular dish. Aloo gobhi can easily be found on any Indian restaurant menu, especially in the US. It is a great preparation. It is simple to make, and very tasty. It has very few components and is probably one of the simplest recipes in the Indian cuisine. I'

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Shahi Paneer - Cottage Cheese in a Delicious, Rich, Sauce

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 9/17/2012 5:39:00 AM

'Shahi paneer is a very delicious curry/gravy preparation. The curry is a rich sauce, made with cashewnuts. "Shahi" means royal and it is truly a dish fit to be served to a king. It is a very popular dish and generally found at most Indian restaurant. The gravy is milder than a brown/red curry preparation and has a slight sweetness due to the use of cashwenuts. It has a light orange color and the'

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Three weekends and Three Great Menus

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 8/29/2012 3:09:00 AM

'I have spent the last three weekends in a cooking frenzy. We were entertaining friends and had them over for lunch or dinner over the three weekends. And I wanted to make it a special occasion each time. So, I put in a lot of thought in creating the menu for each meal. In total I made three exotic meals. Each meal had mainly Indian dishes though most of the desserts were quintessentially'

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Sindhi Kadhi - A Delicious Stew

Author : P S Gokhale      Blog : Recipes for all Occasions      Date : 8/22/2012 12:41:00 AM

'This is a recipe that my aunt gave me recently and asked me to try it out. It is called Sindhi Kadhi. It is a delicious stew or curry prepared with chickpea flour (besan) and vegetables. However, it does not conform to my traditional view of what “kadhi” should be. All the different versions of kadhi that I have made or eaten so far have always had yogurt and besan/chickpea flour as the main'

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