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!

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 →

Posted in All Purpose Flour, Baking, baking powder, baking soda, Brown Sugar, Butter, Chocolate Chips, sugar, Vanilla extract | Leave a comment

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 … 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Bread, Kosher salt, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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

Coconut Rice

Posted on January 5, 2016 by gudkuk24
Posted in Coconut Milk, Coconut Rice, Garlic, jalepenos, Mustard seeds, onions, Rice | Leave a comment

Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

Posted on July 26, 2015 by gudkuk24

Serves:  6                               Time: 1 hr 10 min                             Difficulty :  Easy Ingredients: Chicken … Continue reading →

Posted in Canola oil, Chicken, Chilli Powder, Dried Oregano, Dried Thyme, Garlic powder, Mustard powder, Onion powder, Paprika, Potatoes | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment