Author Archives: gudkuk24

About gudkuk24

Love cooking,reading,gardening,listening to music.Have a great zest for life! I do not balk at changes that need to be made to keep me positive. I have an upbeat view of life and take disappointments as experiences and I move on!

Chicken Handi

Posted on July 23, 2022 by gudkuk24

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Kathal ki sabzi

Posted on July 23, 2022 by gudkuk24

Difficulty — Easy Time taken – 1 hour Serves – 4 Ingredients : 2 Cans of green tender Jack fruit (kathal) 16 oz can I large onion – finely chopped 1 large tomato – finely chopped 6 – 8 cloves … Continue reading →

Posted in Canola oil, Chilli Powder, Cumin, Garlic, Ginger, Jaggery, onions, Serrano chilies, sugar, Turmeric, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Beautiful Coonoor

Posted on December 30, 2021 by gudkuk24

The valley is enclosed in a shroud of mist. On an early March morning in Coonoor Soon, the fingers of Sun, light up the day. While all admire the view from Coonoor to Bandipur The birds herald in the new … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Cookie

Posted on April 13, 2020 by gudkuk24

During the COVID 19 Pandemic, with so many in New Jersey losing their lives and the Hospitals overwhelmed with COVID 19 patients. Kismet and I decided that we must bake for the Doctors, Nurses Aides etc. who are literally putting … Continue reading →

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Kaldeen

Posted on April 12, 2020 by gudkuk24

Serving : 4                            Time: 30 min                      Difficulty : Easy This dish was taught to me by Joyce … Continue reading →

Posted in Canola oil, Chilli Powder, Coconut Milk, Fish, Garlic, Green Chillies, onions, Tilapia, Turmeric | Leave a comment

Valencia Style Paella

Posted on April 6, 2018 by gudkuk24

Serves : 6 to 8 Total time : 1 hr 20 mins Difficulty : Medium I have been meaning to try this particular dish for ages. My grandson loves rice, more so with sea food. I had all the ingredients … Continue reading →

Posted in Capers, Chili flakes, Cilantro leaves, Garlic, Kosher salt, Mussels, olive oil, onions, Pepper powder, Rice, Saffron, Sausages, Scallops, Shrimp, Tilapia, Tomato, White Wine | Leave a comment

Crusty Artisan Loaf – No Knead

Posted on March 30, 2018 by gudkuk24

Serving : 4 – 6 Time : 18 to 24 hrs Difficulty : Easy This is my first attempt at making an Artisanal Loaf! After mixing the 4 basic ingredients in a plastic bowl. I covered it and let it … Continue reading →

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Chicken Pickle

Posted on August 15, 2017 by gudkuk24

      Total time: 1 hr. Prep time: 1/2 hr. Cook time: 1/2 hr Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch(5cm) cubes. 2 bulbs of garlic peeled 1 1/2 inch piece of ginger peeled and cut … Continue reading →

Posted in Cardamom Black, Cardamom Green, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cumin, Curry leaves, Garlic, Ginger, Khada Masala Powder, Peppercorn, Serrano chilies, Vinegar, Whole Red Chillies -Badgi or New Mexico | 2 Comments

No Yeast Pizza Dough

Posted on January 2, 2017 by gudkuk24

This makes thin crust Pizza very nicely. Not good for a thick crust Pizza Ingredients : 2 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour 1/1/3rd tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp oil – Canola or veg 2/3rd cup water … Continue reading →

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Kadhai Chicken

Posted on February 6, 2016 by gudkuk24

Serves : 4                               Total Time : 2 hrs prep time. 30 min cook time   Ingredients : 1 Kg Chicken – cut into 5 cm … Continue reading →

Posted in Bell pepper, Canola oil, Chicken, Chilli Powder, Cilantro leaves, Coriander seeds, Cumin, Fenugreek leaves( kasuri methi), Garam Masala, Garlic, Ginger, Green Chillies, Khada Masala Powder, Red chillies - Bedgi, Tomato | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment