Christmas Stollen bread

Christmas calls for something special, so why not try a German fruit bread loaded with all the goodness of macerated fruits with a kick of spices. Stollen is a rich fruit bread which is normally baked during Christmas time. Traditionally stollen bread has a marzipan(optional) filling.

Fish Masala

 

 

 

 

Christmas is just around the corner and its time once again for feasts, fun and get-togethers. Check out this fish masala recipe which can be served with bread, piping hot rice or chappathi.

 

Spiced Carrot Pineapple Cake

A moist aromatic cake made with carrot and pineapple. There' s a slight spicy flavor which brings out the character in this cake. Cream cheese whipped cream frosting balances the sweet, tarty and salty flavors of this cake.

Easy Palpayasam (Rice Pudding)

 

 

 

 

Onam brings lot of good memories. For me, Onam is associated with good food, family time, flowers, songs and the list goes on. Preparing onasadya is a tedious job, so to make it simple at least for the main highlight - payasam, here's a palpayasam recipe with zero effort and hundred percent taste guarantee with just 3 ingredients.
 

Wishing all a happy and prosperous onam !!!

Kerala Style Mackerel Curry (Ayala Varutharachathu)

 

When you are back from a long vacation, you miss homemade food the most. I am currently experiencing that so to curb that made this fish curry which is a typical Kerala delicacy .The roasted coconut gravy gives this curry an extra kick which goes well with brown rice or chapatti's.

Undaputtu - Coconut Prawn Rice Dumpling

All over the world people fast during this month. So to break fast you need something simple healthy and wholesome. This recipe is perfect for that. It's a famous Malabar delicacy made during Ramadan time.

Zomato Meet Up and Iftar at Marriott Marquis

A serene, plush and regal setting. Warm cheerful staff and a wonderful company of  foodies accompanied with good food would sum up the zomato meet up and iftar at the Marriot Marquis.

The Ramadan tent was set in Wanassa restaurant at the Marquis.

 

 

The food counters were placed outside the tent. The interior ambience was classy with pure white seating. They also had separate family tents for more privacy. The staff was extremely friendly and service was commendable.  I  was welcomed by cheerful and bubbly Hala with a warm hug.

The iftar spread was a medley of all cuisines with interactive cooking stations.  There was sushi counter, Arabic , Indian , continental, Turkish with the addition of lot of salads, fresh fruits, dry fruits, traditional Arabic beverages and delectable desserts.

 

 

 

The dishes which I relished was  kebabs with freshly made zatar cheese saj, jaris (slow cooked chicken with wheat and spices , sushi and some heavenly desserts.

A truly scrumptious night in a lovely ambience, spending quality time with fellow foodies - what more can one ask for!

And thanks Hala for this invite.

Iftar

Cost Per Person: QR 215

6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (Sun-Sat)

Suhoor

Cost Per Person: QR 75

9:30 PM to 1:00 AM (Sun-Sat)

 

For Bookings Contact

44774030
 



The Grand Hyatt Doha Ramadanak Experience

When I got a chance to be part of the sneak peek at the Ramadanak tent, Grand Hyatt, I knew it would be something unique to look forward to. So, accompanied by my good friend Manjoo (scoopoflove.com), our adventure began.

A majestic chandelier and flowers welcomed us in the lobby and from there, ran a red carpet welcome with moon lit lanterns and purple hazed lights. The whole place was aesthetically decorated in keeping with the true spirit of Ramadan.

The tent was set up in the Grill Restaurant. We were welcomed by staff in traditional Arabic attire. The restaurant adopted a different layout by starting with the dessert counter right at the entrance, which was really catchy.

 

Being a sugar addict I  loved this concept, and thought of starting right from there with so many tempting and luscious desserts starting with chocolate fountains, macaroons, tarts, cakes and Arabic desserts.

 

Among them, cheese kunafa, umm ali, aish al saraya , camel milk panacotta and coffee profiteroles stole my heart. 

Right next was juice counter serving refreshing traditional Arabic drinks like Jaleb, Rose water and tamarind drink.

 

Many appealing Food Stations followed from there

Bread Section

Continental

Turkish Grill

 

Arabic savories/ hot and cold mezze

Salads

 

Seafood

 

The Qatari dishes stood out in the mammoth spread. My personal favorite was Machkool with chicken which was a mildly spiced succulent chicken stew with potatoes. Marbeen Rice with shrimps was next. Lamb Ouzi (roast lamb served on a bed of Oriental rice) and Nikhi (chickpeas in chicken stock) were also scrumptious.

The venue, ambience, service was praiseworthy. The buffet highlighted the local cuisine as well as maintained a good balance of all regions.

 

As a budding food blogger, this gave me a chance to connect with the creamy layer of Doha's Food blogger's community.

Do check out this feast at the Grand Hyatt ramadanak tent with your family and friends and enjoy a blessed and joyous Ramadan.

Suhoor   QR 200 per person 10 p.m to 1a.m
Iftar        QR 220 per person 6.30 p.m to 8.30 p.m

Bookings:   44774042

 

Choco Vanilla Cup Cakes

 

An easy basic recipe for vanilla cupcakes. This recipe can also be used for making a 8 inch cake. Around 20 cupcakes can be made from this.

 

Fish Pickle

 

Homemade pickles always taste scrumptious. Pickles remind us of vacations, hostels and many more nostalgic moments. Fish pickle is very easy to make and it's a great accompaniment for rice or bread.

Falooda

A classic Indian sundae served in summers. There are different recipes for falooda. Here I follow a simple one which tastes and looks great. 

 

 

 

An evening in Sandwich Factory

Freshly prepared sandwiches, nice cozy ambience and pocket friendly menu located at the heart of Doha, is a brief description about the Sandwich Factory - new addition to Doha's food culture.

 

Doha tweet-ups initiated a small gathering for their soft launch and menu tasting. Really happy to be a part of this, and to cherish a wonderful evening with my fellow food bloggers.

 

The event started with small talk regarding the factory of sandwiches, where everything is  fresh, incorporating western and Arabic cuisines. The management stressed that they are open to all sorts of comments and criticism which help them to grow and diversify. Keeping this in mind we thought of ordering quite a few entrée from their menu.

 

Broken Wheat Payasam

 

Advance new year wishes to all. According to Malayalam calendar Vishu marks the beginning of a  new year . It is a festival of prosperity, a new beginning and an anticipation that  all auspicious things which you see soon after you wake up will bring us happiness ,good luck, health and wealth throughout the year. So my Vishukaineetam for this Vishu is a wheat  payasam recipe .

Happy Vishu.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup broken wheat
• 250 gms jiggery
• 2 cup thin coconut milk
• 1 cup thick coconut milk
• 3 tablespoon ghee
• 1 tablespoon sago seeds
• cashew nuts,raisins and coconut pieces 1 teaspoon each
• 1 tsp cardamom powdered

Dry roast wheat for 3 minutes  . Wash this and add 1cup water and cook this in a pressure cooker till you hear 3 whistles.

Microwave jaggery with 1 cup water in a glass bowl for 3 -4 minutes or until it dissolves completely. Strain this and add this to cooked wheat along with 2 tbsp ghee. Let this simmer till it becomes slightly thick . Add thin coconut milk and soaked sago seeds.

 

 

Boil this for around 10 minutes so that  the sago seeds are cooked properly and everything is combined to a slightly thick consistency. Finally pour thick coconut milk and immediately switch off the flame once it starts to simmer. Add powdered cardamom and sauté nuts ,raisins and coconut pieces in 1 tablespoon ghee and garnish .

 

 

Oreo Coffee Choc Ice Cream

Summer is here and it's a good excuse to splurge on this  creamy, delicious and super easy home made ice cream with a hint of coffee. The coffee flavor plus the  crunch from cookies and choc chips make this a personal favourite for a caffeine lover like me.

Onion Cheese Bread bites

Recipe Source  : www.enjoycooking.in

A quick starter which can be done under ten minutes. This recipe has been adapted from home cooking . Crunchy, spicy, cheesy bread bites will surely win the hearts of your family and friends.

No bake lime cheesecake

 

Celebrate Women's day with something sweet and simple. A basic cheese cake recipe with simple ingredients which is readily available in your kitchen.

 

Happy Women 's day to all beautiful ladies who care, share, cook and love everyone around them.

Spicy Bean Salad

 

 

A bean salad to spice up your meal. Healthy does not mean you have to compromise on taste and flavor. A well balanced salad to satisfy your diet regimen.

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked beans (any beans of your choice can be used)
• 1/4 tsp dry roasted cumin (optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp honey
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cups of diced veggies (carrot, cucumber, onion, tomato , bell pepper, pomegranate)

 

Cook beans with little salt and chilli powder. In a mixing bowl toss the veggies and beans. Drizzle olive oil, lime juice, honey to this with cumin seeds. Feta cheese and olives can also be added to bring out the real Mediterranean flavor.