Soups Archive
Elaichi Gosht Shorba (Mutton Soup with Green Cardamoms)
Blog, Indian Spices, Mutton, Soups
Apr 27, 2018
My comforting bowl of Elaichi Gosht Shorba is light and full of flavour. The meat is soft and the soup has a subtle hint of green cardamoms that will instantly make you hungry. The word Shorba is derived from an Arabic word “Shurbah”, meaning soup. There are many recipes of Mutton
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Sprout and Red Cabbage Soup
Blog, Breakfast, Brunch, Detox, Soups, Super Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
Jan 16, 2015
Happy detox, foodies. If your January feels already wonderful and light, my detox recipes will make it fabulous! A glass of freshly squeezed lemon juice mixed with warm water taken every day the first thing in the morning is perhaps one of the best and easiest ways to start your
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Salmon Chowder with an Indian Twist!
Blog, Brunch, Coconut Milk, Curry Leaves, Fusion Foods, Indian Spices, Soups, South-Indian Dishes
Nov 22, 2014
Who doesn’t love a hearty salmon chowder? And I can assure you, with that lndian twist of mine, it brings out the goodness of the chowder even more. This chowder is something that I would call, “Holy delicious!!” I dreamt about this recipe when I was on a vacation to Kerala
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No-Onion-Garlic Yellow Zucchini Soup
Blog, Soups, Super Healthy, Vegetarian
Mar 30, 2014
Soups are always so comforting! These days, I have been making different kinds of soups each day, particularly for my mother-in-law, who just got a knee surgery done this month. This was the soup I made last Tuesday for her. Let me tell you, my family follows a strict vegetarian diet on
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Light Indian Mutton/Lamb Stew
Blog, Curry Leaves, Indian Spices, Lamb, Main Course, Mutton, Soups, South-Indian Dishes, Super Healthy
Jan 31, 2013
Light Indian mutton/lamb stew We are just back from Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu, India. This was our first trip outside Mumbai, after relocating from Hong Kong a few months back. I must say, this was a much-awaited break and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of being so close to nature. The weather
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Japanese Tonkotsu Ramen (Pork Ramen in Soup)
Asian Food, Awards, Blog, Chicken, Hong Kong Cuisine, Japanese Cuisine, Main Course, Noodles, Pork, Soups, Super Healthy
Jun 05, 2012
I am excited to share this because this is one of my favourite Japanese dishes that I have had umpteen number times in different Japanese restaurants here in Hong Kong. This dish is one of my comfort foods too. AN and the kids love this as well! So last Friday, I made
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Easy Ginseng Breakfast Congee
Asian Food, Blog, Breakfast, Brunch, Hong Kong Cuisine, Hot Product Reviews, Legumes/Pulses, Pork, Rice, Soups, Super Healthy
Mar 26, 2012
Easy ginseng breakfast congee Cosmopolitan Currymania is so humbled to receive samples of Ontario Ginseng from the Ontario Ginseng Growers Association (OGGA), Canada, which works collaboratively with the Canadian Government partners including Canada Brand and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). This Ontario ginseng is the original North American ginseng having a unique
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Eating Fishballs in Hong Kong
Asian Food, Blog, Fish, Guest Posts, Hong Kong Cuisine, Noodles, Soups, Super Healthy
Dec 28, 2011
[This article was originally published in the International food magazine Zomppa before appearing in Cosmopolitan Currymania.] Each passing day, I am learning more and more about the food culture in Hong Kong. Since I am learning basic Cantonese now, I can communicate more comfortably with the local fish mongers in the seafood
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Chinese Nourishing Soups: A Must for Everyone!
Asian Food, Blog, Soups, Super Healthy
Sep 02, 2011
An authentic Chinese soup for relief against cough and cold!Chinese long-boiled soups are one-of-its-kind nourishment for the body. The ingredients for making these soups are easily available in Asian supermarkets and are made with unique ingredients with medicinal properties to fight against ageing. These help in increasing the memory, appetite, enhancing liver,
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Tom Yum Goong (Thai Hot and Sour Prawn Soup)
Asian Food, Blog, Fish, Soups, Thai Cuisine
Jul 08, 2011
In Thailand, soup is an indispensible accompaniment to the meal. Interestingly, it is served as a part of the meal and not as a first course! If you are a fan of Thai Cuisine, then I’m sure Tom Yum Goong is among the top three in your list. This healthy and nourishing
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