• Bengal Gram Stir Fry
    Bengal Gram Stir Fry

    This is a simple and spicy stir fry with Bengal gram or Black Chickpea. Bengal gram is a variety of chickpea and we commonly use this as whole…

  • Besan Chilla
    Besan Chilla

    These are simple to make, nutritious pancakes made from gram flour or chickpea flour. A very good baby food, you can make them plain and stuff…

  • Green Gram Coconut Curry...
    Green Gram Coconut Curry...

    Green grams or Mung beans are commonly used in Indian cuisine. A humble food, it is a nutritional powerhouse as it offers a range of nutrients and…

  • Whole Wheat Coconut Cookies
    Whole Wheat Coconut Cookies

    I am not a big fan of biscuits or cookies. Especially since most of the store bought cookies contain so many additives and preservatives. I…

  • Sambar Pronto - with Shallots!
    Sambar Pronto - with Shallots!

    This is a quick recipe for sambar made with shallots that will serve as an instant side dish for dosa or idli. For newbies, Sambar is a…

  • Pav Bhaji
    Pav Bhaji

    Probably the most popular of all the Mumbai street foods, this one is certainly my favorite. I do not make these quite often even though it…

  • Radish Stir Fry
    Radish Stir Fry

    I got a taste of this dish when I visited my hubby's parents last month. My hubby's mother is an amazing cook and definitely a person you can turn…

  • My Layered Banoffee 'Bol'...
    My Layered Banoffee 'Bol'...

    Couple of ripe bananas in my store and been wondering what to do with them. Almost decided on banana bread...but wait! What is this thing called…

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    Black Eye Peas Curry

    I usually make a stir fry with black eye peas (also called black eye beans). You can find my stir fry recipe here. So this time I wanted…

Meal of the Month - April 2012


Here are the fabulous menus from my fellow bloggers this month. Very tempting and delicious meals. Choose your pick!


Tune into some good Latino music and enjoy this fabulous menu created by Chef Mireille @Global Tastes:

Breakfast:
Pumpkin Pancakes with Rose Honey:

Spiced pumpkin pancakes with the sweet twist of rose honey. Make some hot coffee...Nice!




Lunch:
Pastitsio:

Classic Greek dish with a twist: Mac and Cheese with a middle layer of ground meat. Served with garlic bread and mixed green salad. A delightful lunch!


 
Dinner:
Indonesian-Peruvian Stew Chicken:

Flavours of Indonesia and Peru combined! Check out this fusion meal that makes an appetizing dish for a scrumptious dinner.





Dessert:
Berry Crisp:

And to end it on a fruity note with the yummy berry crisp!





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Up next, a scrumptious feast... full on Bhangda style from Preeti @Preeti's Kitchen Life:

Breakfast:
Hara Bhara Kebab With Green Chickpeas Dip: 

Healthy kebabs with green chickpea dip and a mug of steaming hot Cardomom chai! Nutritious and tasty!






Lunch:

Enjoy a quick lunch with Idlis made truly Manchurian style!



Dinner:

The ever popular Punjabi dish - Dal Makhani: creamy lentils served with butter naan or cumin rice! Yumm!



Dessert:

Top it off with this delightful, light and healthy Kheer made with edible lotus seeds and milk!
  
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Another lip smacking combination of dishes from Lakshmi Swetha @Swetha's Vegetarian Cuisine:  
Breakfast:
Begin your day with this easy, healthy and tasty Upma made from cracked wheat!
 




Lunch:
 

Fragrant coconut rice served with vegetables in Chinese gravy - delectable combination of flavours!
 







 
Dinner:
Vegetable Pasta:

From China to Italy - delicious pasta made with olive oil, tomatoes and vegetables of your choice. Yummy!




Dessert:
Sweet Corn Halwa:

And to please your sweet tooth, try this delicious halwa made with sweet corn!



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 Now here is another  fantastic meal with a Sindhi theme from Shobha @Food Mazaa:

Breakfast:
Sindhi Koki:

Traditional Sindhi breakfast made from whole wheat and spices, served with curd, pickle and papad. Super healthy. Super tasty!




 

Lunch:
Sindhi Pulao with Chana dal:

  
An aromatic rice served with equally spicy and flavourful chana dal. What a delicious combination!










Dinner:
Keema Kofta Curry:

Delicious koftas made with minced meat in a spicy gravy. Perfect meal with rice or rotis.




 


Dessert:
Kheerni:

Authentic Sindhi kheer made with sago, almonds and pistachios with the delightful flavour of cardomom and saffron. Yummy!





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Wow! Wasn't that a fantastic gastronomic treat! After all that yummy food what else can I say but...BURP!!  Thank you guys for participating in this event :) Happy cooking people!



14 comments:

  1. Is it already over.. i thought it was every month event right?? & thanks for he very nice comments in my space.. loved it :)

    Ongoing Event : WTML

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  2. Hi Rasi! Yes, it is a monthly event. Since it takes time to compile I have set the last date for entries as 25th of each month. Will update the event guidelines. Hope to see your entries in future :)

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  3. Well done Rosh!
    Will send my entry for May.
    The Indonesian-Peruvian chicken stew looks appetizing ..I will try the dish..I love to experiment with various cuisines.

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  4. awesome selection and organisation rosh....plz collect ur awards from my blog

    http://preeti-kitchen.blogspot.in/2012/04/bunch-of-awards-and-giveaway-part-3.html

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  5. lovely round up.........i kept thinking that there was time to send in the entries!!!!!!!!!i had decided the ones to send in...but........maybe next time!......all the entries are rocking.

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  6. Hi Rosh,
    I am sharing an award with you..
    Plz collect it from my blog..

    http://foodmazaa.blogspot.com.br/2012/04/award-28.html

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  7. @Simran: Sorry about tat. Looking forward to your recipes next month :-) Please send your entry by the 25th.

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  8. @Julie: Thanks! Would be delighted if you could join in next time :-)

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  9. lovely round up.......I too wanted to participate but this month i was really buzy. My son started his schooling and these days are really hard to cope up with ......Anyway for next months event surely will b a part of it....

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  10. Nice spread, will link one this month dear..

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  11. Lovely round up Rosh.. Shall send in my entries for next month.. i missed this month's event :(

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