[ Little munch little tangy ] This is my first post of a 10 episode salad fiesta. I am very much fond of salads. These recipes will be filling and healthy at the same time. You can consider this as a reminder to myself to eat fresh healthy food. There are times I have weird cravings. I feel I will die if I cannot have them, this cashew nut salad was one of those. First, this is something I will have any given moment any day. Second, this is very easy to make and makes a great dish for small…
[ Kiss me please! ] There are few things that I hate, yes, hate, having chapped lips is one of them. It is that time of the year when your lips will hurt; crack and putting lipstick will be difficult, only if you don’t take care. At times putting lip gels are not enough. Scrubbing them in shower time or before going to bed helps the chapped lips get rid of the dead skins and stay soft, supple in other word very kissable. There is an easy and quick scrub recipe that you can make in a blink of an…
Aamra Pickle ! Aamra (June plum or dondong) a local fruit you get almost everyday of the year but to get the best kind, look for it now. Sharaat gives you some of the best Bangladeshi fruits like peyara (guava), aamra and aata (custard apple). I have already made 60 jars of guava jam as a part of my preserving ritual. Now it is the turn for aamra. Aamra, a natural source of vitamin C. This is rich with antioxidant properties which help to prevent various types of cancer, improves digestion and immune system. Aamra makes excellent pickle. It has a…
Few days back, one morning, my ever contemplating son, suddenly asked for Cabbage Rolls. I was much surprised, as he is very picky about food and I never imagined I will be lucky enough to see such day when he will be asking for some good food. Thus I was promptly at it. I wanted to make the easiest rolls in the shortest time, before he changes his mind. I just picked a very young fresh cabbage, minced chicken and yes that’s all. I mixed the chicken with minced onion, ginger, some oyster sauce, Soya sauce and lemon juice. Finally…
