RAMADAN SPECIAL : 38 delicious homemade snacks for guaranteed satisfaction
38 homemade snacks for a satisfying iftari- This post highlights my efforts over 30 days to find new innovative dishes for a hungry gut!!
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SoniaMariaScolt
Jul 8, 20202 min
Shakshuka
The first time I tried this extremely flavorful dish was on a trip to Dubai. I wasn't sure of the dish when I ordered it, but I was so...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Jul 5, 20202 min
Chicken Jhalfrezi
A 30 minute simple delight that takes me down memory lane every time I dig in. One of the many dishes that I consider as 'comfort' food'...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Jun 30, 20203 min
Kosha Mangsho
An extremely delicious recipe for kosha mangsho (a spicy mutton curry).
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SoniaMariaScolt
May 14, 20202 min
Chicken Malai Tikka Kebabs
I have always been a great fan of kebabs- any type of kebabs! I will be experimenting a number of my favorite kebabs in the next days and...
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SoniaMariaScolt
May 11, 20202 min
YELLOW DAL & CHICKEN ALA SONIA
I was really missing my mother’s dal today, so decided to make a simple dal rice lunch, but since I couldn’t do without my daily dose of...
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SoniaMariaScolt
May 11, 20201 min
A SIMPLE ARRABIATA PASTA
I had run out of pasta sauce (which I always used when I was back in Munich), so I used fresh tomatoes to prepare this and I absolutely...
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SoniaMariaScolt
May 11, 20201 min
SWISS RÖSTI
Due to the current situation we’ve not been able to eat at our usual hangouts. #Marché at #sunteccity is one of my favourite places in...
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SoniaMariaScolt
May 11, 20201 min
A SIMPLE MAC & CHEESE
Dinner was a bowl of sinful cheesy macaroni. As much as we love our mac & cheese, we also acknowledge how many extra calories we’ve...
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SoniaMariaScolt
May 11, 20201 min
CHICKEN BASIL & RICE (PAD KRAPOW)
All my friends know about my love for Thai cuisine and everytime I visit Thailand, my two staple dishes are Pad Thai and chicken basil...
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SoniaMariaScolt
May 11, 20202 min
KADHAI PANEER (COTTAGE CHEESE)
Our lunch was polished off and these are the moments I feel extremely proud of the extra effort put in to my cooking. Hot rotis with...
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SoniaMariaScolt
May 11, 20202 min
INDIAN CHAATS
For all you chaat lovers, here is a special post with recipes of 3 amazing snacks to brighten up your lockdown evenings- Bombay special...
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SoniaMariaScolt
May 11, 20202 min
CHICKEN MINCE SAMOSAS
I decided to get a little more adventurous on #day25 and attempted making #cocktailsamosas for Iftar. This was my first try at making...
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SoniaMariaScolt
May 11, 20202 min
Chicken Baida Roti
Ingredients: 350 gms chicken mince 4 eggs (beat them in a bowl and drizzle some garlic salt in it for taste) 1 cup all purpose flour 2...
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SoniaMariaScolt
May 11, 20201 min
Aloo Tikis
These came out like an absolute dream- with perfectly crispy round patties. A perfect evening snack which can be put together with...
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SoniaMariaScolt
May 11, 20201 min
CHICKEN BUTTER MASALA (DHABA STYLE)
CHICKEN BUTTER MASALA Ingredients: Marination- 500 gms boneless chicken 1 cup greek yoghurt 1 tbsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp turmeric...
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SoniaMariaScolt
May 11, 20201 min
CHICKEN CHAPLI KEBABS
This was a complete experiment and I honestly had no idea what I was about to make. I was exhausted after a long day of work (and without...
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SoniaMariaScolt
May 11, 20201 min
Chole & Ragra Pattice
Another one of my favorite chaats- ragra pattice (as they call it in Mumbai) and chole tiki chaat (as I know it from Kolkata). Chickpeas...
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SoniaMariaScolt
May 11, 20201 min
LONAVALA STYLE BHAJIYAS (POTATO & CAPSICUM)
These bring back so many memories of driving to Lonavala (1.5 hours away from Mumbai) in the monsoons, parking the car at Tiger hill and...
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SoniaMariaScolt
May 11, 20202 min
Chicken Bharta
If you’ve been to Kolkata and eaten Indian food at the dhabas or at Kwality’s, then this is a dish you would definitely remember....
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SoniaMariaScolt
May 11, 20201 min
Dahi Vadas/ Dahi Bhallas
These were a staple at every birthday party in the Scolt house. My mother loves them and although I don’t enjoy this dish too much, I...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Apr 29, 20202 min
Day 20 #stayhome #staysafe
We've been craving desserts of late and the inconvenience of finding anything late at night during the lockdown made me decide to attempt...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Apr 27, 20201 min
Day 18 & 19 #stayhome #staysafe
These two days have been high on complex carbs, protein and energy. I’ve shared a few of these recipes before, but I will reshare the...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Apr 25, 20202 min
Day 16 #stayhome #staysafe
Day 16 was a very healthy day and although it's going to take me a while to get used to the timing of the meals being served from today...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Apr 23, 20201 min
BHINDI MASALA
Ingredients for bhindi masala: 1 packet (500gms) of bhindi chopped and washed 1 cup tomato puree 6/7 curry leaves 1 tsp cumin seeds 1...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Apr 16, 20203 min
Day 10 #stayhome #staysafe
Yesterday was quite a challenging day for me because of my determination to try out #alooparanthas. I’ve always loved them but never...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Apr 15, 20202 min
Day 9 #stayhome #staysafe
Yesterday, my little sous chef made a lovely breakfast- avocado on toast with feta and Italian herbs, lunch was a bowl of leftover dal,...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Apr 13, 20203 min
Weekend Extravaganza Day 6 & 7 #stayhome #staysafe
Although I had a weekday challenge of cooking 3 meals at home daily for the entire #stayhome period, I decided to cook a few special...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Apr 8, 20202 min
Day 3 #stayhome #staysafe
I love days where I have enough leftovers to last me for one entire meal!! Today’s #breakfast was a simple grilled cheese sandwich with 3...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Apr 7, 20202 min
Day 2 #stayhome #staysafe
The menu for today was quite simple and once again it was a mix of a little vegetarian, some left overs and proteins (how can a day be...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Apr 3, 20203 min
The most difficult dish I've ever attempted- Haleem!!
Disclaimer!! You must have A LOT of patience to make this dish (and be in a good mood). My husband LOVES haleem and orders it quite...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Mar 30, 20203 min
Anglo Indian Ball Curry & Yellow Rice
Every Anglo Indian would know how close this dish is to all our hearts!! No matter where on Earth an Anglo is, I am sure they've figured...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Mar 25, 20203 min
Shammi Tikia Burgers
The juiciest home-made burgers and truffle fries!
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SoniaMariaScolt
Mar 24, 20202 min
Macher Chops a.k.a Fish Cutlets
Macher chop (as it’s known in Bengal) is a fish cutlet that is a staple snack in any Bengali family.
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SoniaMariaScolt
Mar 22, 20203 min
Chicken Biryani- a special weekend dinner
Last night, for Shab-e-Meraj, I decided to make one of our all-time favorite dishes for dinner- #biryani!! As you can see from the...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Mar 20, 20202 min
Railway Mutton Curry
This very popular Anglo dish takes us back to the pre-Independence days of the ‘British Raj’. This was a mutton curry that was served in...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Mar 18, 20202 min
Mouth Watering Tandoori Chicken (made without an oven)
This is my second post on #tandoorichicken, but I've just mastered the art of making it and thus, thought of sharing with you, how much...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Mar 14, 20201 min
Mini Golden Pancakes
Looking at pampering someone special? Well, I'm pretty sure if you follow my super simple pancake recipe you would be extremely thankful!...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Mar 13, 20201 min
Mini Omelettes
I am an absolute egg lover and these mini #omelettes were the best 10 minute snack that I've ever made! My mother came across a picture...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Mar 13, 20202 min
A wholesome evening snack- Pav Bhaji
#PavBhaji is an Indian snack originating from the state of Maharashtra. It is a thick potato and mixed vegetable curry served with hot...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Mar 5, 20202 min
Dal Ghosht
Dal Ghosht or as Anglo's would say "Chana Dol and meat" is a super combination of chana dal and mutton. This is usually found in...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Mar 1, 20201 min
Home Made Kheer For Special Occasions
Kheer or Firni (a rice pudding) is a very famous and extremely loved Indian dessert. It is usually had on auspicious days and on special...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Feb 29, 20202 min
Bengali Aloo Dum & Bombay Masala Sandwiches
Aloo dum (a spicy potato based dish) is a part of the traditional cuisine from the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The recipe I am...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Feb 27, 20202 min
Chicken Khow Suey- a bowlful of happiness
#KhowSuey is a #Burmese dish that is a noodle soup made with egg noodles and curried meat with coconut milk and a number of condiments....
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SoniaMariaScolt
Feb 16, 20202 min
A South Indian Treat
This morning was a new experiment for me and today I was happy to be assisted by my little sous chef in the kitchen. I’m so excited at...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Feb 11, 20202 min
Canteen Style Chow & Chili Chicken
Chow: Step 1: Slice up all your veggies. I used capsicum, bean sprouts, green chilies and onions. You can add carrots, cabbage depending...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Feb 11, 20202 min
Chicken Chelo Kebabs (with a twist)
1. Chicken shashlik skewers: Step 1: 500 gms boneless chicken to be diced into small squares Step 2: In a mixing bowl add the following-...
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SoniaMariaScolt
Feb 8, 20202 min
Recipe for my 30 Minute Kati Rolls!
The juicy filling: Step 1: Dice up your chicken (500gms boneless) and add to a deep bowl for the next step. Step 2: To the bowl of...
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