28 novembre 2008
Bollywood Classics - Anand
Film : Anand [1970]
Actors : Rajesh Khanna,Amitabh Bachan.
Song : Maine Tere Liye Hi Saath by Mukesh
24 novembre 2008
Zemetta / Zmetta - A Tunisian Sweet.
Zemetta
Ingredients
1 cup semolina
1 cup date paste
1 cup ghee/ butter
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
2 tbsp honey
Raisins
Method
Dry roast semolina for a while in medium heat & keep aside.
Heat butter in a pan & mix date paste.
Then add milk & sugar.
Add roasted semolina & stir continousely over medium heat.
When the mixture thickens, add honey.
When it leaves the sides of the pan, remove from fire .
Pat it onto a greased dish & cut into desired shapes.
Decorate with raisins. 
21 novembre 2008
Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Capilano Suspension Bridge is 230 ft above & 450 ft across the Capilano River. Steps onto the swaying planks takes you high above the forest floor for a thrilling encounter with the rainforests. Then it's time for Treetops Adventure,which takes you through a series of interconnected platforms & bridges linking giant trees like Cedar, Douglas-fir & Hemlock.
The original Capilano Bridge was built by George Grant Mackay in 1889 to access prime forest lands & was suspended on hemp rope. Today's bridge uses 2" steel cables.
20 novembre 2008
Bollywood Classics -Anari
19 novembre 2008
Courgette Coconut Curry - Kerala Special
Courgette Coconut Curry 
Ingredients
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 cup freshly grated coconut
2 courgettes (Zucchini / Italian squash)
2 tomatoes (chopped)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp salt
1 green chilli (half slit)
1/2 tsp cumin powder
For seasoning
1 tbsp grated coconut
1 tsp musturd seeds
1 dried red chilli
Curry leaves
Method
Grind the first three ingredients into smooth paste & keep aside.
Peel courgettes & cut into small pieces.
Cook courgette in a bowl of water with chilli, salt, turmeric & tomatoes.
Add the ground coconut paste. Stir well.
Remove from fire & let it cool.
Heat oil in a pan. Splutter musturd seeds,curry leaves & 1 tbsp grated coconut.
When it turns golden brown add to curry.
Garnish with fresh curry leaves & cumin powder.
Serve with rice.
In Kerala, we use Indian cucumber (Vellerikka) & the name of this curry is "Vellerikka Benni". Instead of coconut , you can use 1 cup coconut cream/milk.
16 novembre 2008
La Ville Européenne des Sciences
La Ville Européenne des Sciences
Grand Palais - Paris , hosts "La Ville Européenne des Sciences" (Nov14th-16th) for popularizing science. Scientists & scientific students explained their projects to public. There were so many activities for kids.
14 novembre 2008
Shania Twain - You've Got A Way (Notting Hill)
12 novembre 2008
Mini Salmon Pancakes
Salmon Pancakes
Ingredients
1 canned salmon (drained)
1 tsp salt
2 shallots (chopped)
1 green chilli (chopped)
A small piece of ginger ( chopped)
2 eggs
1 tbsp baking powder
150 ml milk
150 g flour
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fennel seeds
Chopped curry leaves / coriander leaves
Method
If you are using fresh salmon , cook & mince it.
In a bowl , whisk together egg +milk+ +salt.
Add chopped shallots, chillies, ginger & curry leaves.
Pour the egg mixture to the flour & mix thoroughly (without any lumps).
Keep aside for half an hour.
Heat a nonstick pan / griddle with little oil.
Pour a spoon full of batter.
Cover & cook until it's covered with bubbles.
Flip & cook the other side.
Serve immmedietely with a dipping sauce.
09 novembre 2008
Thankyou - Merci
Total des visiteurs : 71638
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Today more than 70000 guests visited my blog.
Thankyou all for the encouragement.
Aujourd'hui mon blog a dépassé les 70000 visiteurs.
Je remercie tous les visiteurs du monde entier pour leur encouragement.Je m'excuse auprès des "Bollywood fans", je ne fais pas de commentaires individuels car ces vidéos ne m'appartiennent pas. Je remercie ceux qui partagent ces videos sur ce blog.
07 novembre 2008
Mussel Stir fry - Kerala Special
Kallumakkaya Varavu
Ingredients
3 tbsp dessicated coconut/ freshly grated coconut
3 shallots
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 green chilli
1/2tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp water
curry leaves
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500g mussels (frozen)
2 tbsp coconut oil / veg oil
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 glass water
1 tsp musturd seeds
1 dried red chilli
Salt to taste
Curry leaves
Method
Coarsely grind first seven ingredients & keep aside.
If you are using fresh mussels steam cook & remove the flesh.
Clean, de-beard & cut mussels into half.
In a bowl, mix ( grinded coconut + salt + chopped mussels) & keep aside.
Heat oil in a skillet & add mustard seeds.
When it pops, add dried red chiili & few curry leaves.
Then add mussels & stir for a while.
Add some water.
Cover & cook for 5mn.
Garnish with curry leaves & cumin powder.
Serve with rice or any other Indian bread.
