Banana Nut Muffins

Click to enlarge imageThis muffin recipe is adapted from SaffronHut's blog. The muffins are undoubtedly delicious. The combination of bananas and walnuts is very unique. For people looking for the recipe, here it is!Ingredients:3 ripe bananas1 egg3/4 cup sugar1/3 cup unsalted butter1 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 1/2 cups all purpose flourSmall handful of walnuts, chopped Method:Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line muffin pan with muffin paper cups.Mash bananas well with a masher. Chop the walnuts and reserve 1 tbsp for sprinking on top.Add sugar and melted butter and keep aside.Mix the dry ingredients really well, add to banana...

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Chicken Stow

Click to enlarge imageMy Mom used to make this amazing curry, right from a sick person to a healthy one....it fits right in. And I couldn't think of anything better to eat in my flu than this. Some comfort food people :) Alright now for the recipe...Ingredients:2 tbs oil1 lb chicken, cut into cubes1 1/2 cup yogurt2 onions1 tsp garam masala1 1/2 tsp salt1 tsp ginger-garlic paste1/4 tsp red chilli powder5-6 green chillies4-5 dried red chillies1 cup waterCilantro sprigs while cooking and some for garnishing Method:Heat oil in a heavy based pan. Add all the above ingredients and cook till oil seperates from the sides.Keep a little cilantro aside...

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Raisin Cake

Click to enlarge imageThis cake recipe is perhaps the most quickest and argueably tastiest so far in my experience of baking (which is actually zilch to speak of). The ingredients are always in handy in the pantry. It was passed on to me from my aunt and she simply loves baking it every now and then. So here goes the recipe.Ingredients:Pam's Non stick cooking spray1 cup all purpose flour4 eggs1 tsp baking powder1 cup sugar1 cup oil1 tsp vanilla essence1 cup raisinsMethod:Beat the eggs using a hand blender, as it turns fluffy add sugar. Slowly sift in the flour and add vanilla essence along with baking powder. Finally add the oil and blend further...

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