Party recipes

Everything else in this world fades into the realm of insignificance when you take a sip of this Lychee Ginger Sorbet. The scented sweetness of lychees combined with the spikiness of ginger, perked up with a squeeze of lemon and sweetened to just the right extent, this sorbet is beyond all compa ....

Here is a totally awesome Mint Ice-Cream, which is flavoured with fresh mint leaves and not synthetic syrups. This gives the ice-cream a pleasantly minty flavour, which is not overwhelmingly strong or too sweet. The ice-cream itself is too good, thanks to the proper mix of milk, cream and milk ....

This elaborate version of Sambhar is a primary side dish whose smell will linger in your hands long after you are done with the meal, thanks to the exciting array of spices used in it. It is usually had as an accompaniment ....

This is the South Indian counterpart of kadi. It can be prepared with various vegetables like ladies finger, white pumpkin, capsicum, colocasia etc. Try other curries such as Mixed Vegetable Kuzhambu ,

This is my favourite sundae, as the name suggests. Three of my favourite flavours of ice-cream served with whipped cream, strawberries and almonds. The strawberry sauce adds a special zing to this sundae. During the summer when strawberries are not in season, I make this sundae with fresh mangoes an ....

The tang of oranges and the rich sweetness and crunchy texture of caramel strike a fabulous balance in this ice-cream, and bring out the best in each other. This ice-cream goes all out with the oranges, using it in multiple forms like tang, essence and segments. This gives it a very refreshing flavo ....

This Orange Sorbet has a mind-blowing texture and even more fabulous flavour, combining both milky and fruity characteristics. Unlike regular slushes that are made with just fruit-flavoured juices, this Orange Sorbet combines the orange drink with condensed milk and cold milk, so that the resu ....

The plantain (banana) is one of the most commonly grown vegetables along the coastal and richly-irrigated regions of India. This dish, made using the plantain is a part of the festive fare served on Onam and Pongal. It is very easy to ma ....

Combining chopped plums and bananas into a sorbet is a really brilliant idea, because the ingredients help each other to shine! While banana gives a creamy touch to the sorbet, the plums give it a wonderful tang. Together the two result in a Plum and Banana Sorbet that has an ideal texture and ....

This is a gravy-like dish made using pumpkins and dal. Other vegetables like chow-chow, snake-gourd, cabbage, carrots etc can also be cooked this way. Normally, a traditional South Indian meal will definitely include one dry curry and one kootu. A good ac ....

An American innovation.......this flavour gets its name from the crunchy almonds and walnuts and coarsely crushed wafer biscuits that add a deliciously unusual element to the otherwise smooth texture of ice-cream. Bring out your largest serving spoon.......you ....

One of my favourite flavours of ice-cream! to make this ice-cream, carefully select the sweeter strawberries. Choose the smaller variety as they are usually much sweeter than the larger ones. If the strawberries are sour, you may need to increase the quantity of sugar required. The bananas that are ....

A slushy drink of frozen sugar cane juice perked up with the spiky taste of ginger and the tang of lemon! You will love the natural shades of sweetness and spice in this memorable Sugarcane and Ginger Granita. Make sure the mixture is frozen for at least 5-6 hours, and once it is set, leave it a ....

This ice-cream is unusual because of its combination of coffee, cocoa, cinnamon and brandy. The texture as well as the flavour is something that your guests will remember…. And keep coming back for more.

Kalan is a spicy, curd-based gravy recipe from Kerala. However, follow these instructions closely and take care not to overheat the dish, as the curds will separate and leave you with quite an unpalatable dish if you cook it on a high flame. If done right, however, this dish is sure to transport ....

Very very tasty and spicy its tea time snakes. Deep fry recipe its so papular recipe. Its loved your all family so try and enjoy.

A tangy, saucy dish with chunky pieces of paneer, which are delightfully succulent inside and excitingly crisp outside! The Chinese Fried Paneer in Hot and Sweet Sauce features a tongue-tickling combination of sauces like tomato ketchup, soy and red chilli sauces, perked up with ginger, garlic, spri ....

Perky paneer cutlets with an indulgent dry fruit centre, are a real melt-in-the-mouth treat. When topped with a mixture of green peas with other flavourful ingredients, laced with sauces, and garnished with sev, these cutlets transform into an exciting Paneer and Peas Chaat, which will make a great ....

Made with a gravy that usually comprises coconut, curds, cream and other spices. Korma is versatile dish that goes with a variety of dishes ranging from rice to rotis and puris. Here is an interesting variant of the regular korma, transformed by the addition of luscious paneer.

Prepared in true Punjabi style with loads of milk, fresh cream and garam masala, this dish gets a very intense flavour from a paste of onions, cashews and spices. This paste not only contributes to the flavour but also to the texture of this mouth-watering s ....

Palak and paneer are made for each other. Not only do the two flavours and textures complement each other, but the vibrant green and the soft white combine beautifully to make this dish a treat for the eyes too!

While you would surely have tried the common combo of paneer and green peas, here is a mind-blowing preparation of paneer with sweet corn, perked up with crisp capsicum, green chillies, ginger and spices. One exciting aspect of Paneer Makai is that sweet corn is used both in whole and puree form, so ....

Believed to have originated in Java, Indonesia, satay sticks typically refer to chunks of marinated meat roasted in skewers. Try this vegetarian version of the crunchy finger food. Along with peanut sauce and maybe tea, this is the perfect accompaniment for a nice movie!

The Indian answer to barbecues, an irresistible paneer tikka made of paneer, capsicum, onions and tomatoes marinated in a slightly spicy tandoori marinade.