Holy cow!

With all the controversies revolving around the simple act of eating beef, I thought why not blog about the eateries that offers the best beef dishes in Kolkata!

  

  1.       Terlingua Buffalo Chili at Chili’s: Inspired by the home of original chili cook-off in Terlingua, this recipe is Chili’s signature dish with tender chunks of buffalo with slow-cooked onions and chilies. 

  2.      Stir fried beef tenderloin in black pepper sauce at Yauatcha: The beef is unbelievably succulent and the flavor is mesmerizing. This dish is filling yet not uncomfortably heavy. From the interiors, to service and most importantly the food is simply a delight at Yauatcha.

  3.       Beef Nachos at Irish House: These Crispy Corn Tortilas are smothered with baked pinto beans, Mexican cheese, Jalapeno, fresh pepper & shredded beef; and served with Guacamole, Sour Cream & Fresh tomato Salsa! The ambiance is absolutely perfect to catch up with your friends. The decor is funky with appropriate blend of music and lightings. 

  4.       Beef Lasagne at Rubi’s Grill: Oozing with cheese and flavor, the beef lasagna is exceptional. Rubi’s grill is undoubtedly one of the most underrated places in Kolkata with prompt service and a pleasing ambience. 

  5.       Irish Beef Steak at Mocambo: Lip-smacking, delicious, foodgasmic and you can add all other adjectives that you think could fit the dish. For us Kolkatans- who have grown up on Mocambo, Peter Cat and Bar-B-Q, this is still the place to go to when looking for great food. 

Hindu or not, if you’re a meat lover like me, don’t forget to try these dishes! :)

5 wonderful combination of ice creams to indulge yourself!!

My love for ice cream emerged at an early age - and has never left! I am perplexed by the endless supply of constantly growing flavor options. Ice cream is the perfect buffer, because you can do things in a somewhat lighthearted way. Plus, people have an emotional response to ice cream; it's more than just food. So here is a list of wonderful combinations of ice creams,that will never fail to make you happy!

1.      Chocolate Avalance at Bon Appetite:  The chocolate avalanche is the most amazing yet sinful dessert of all times. A bowl of hot brownie, with chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream, chocolate chips and chocolate sticks… Heaven in a bowl! It is very heavy though, and unless you're famished, I suggest you share it with another person.

2.      Tutti Fruity at Scoop: A combination of brightly coloured small cubical pieces of fruits, nuts, two large scoops of vanilla ice cream and one scoop of strawberry ice cream, Tutti Fruity is bound to tingle your taste buds with its tangy twist!

3.      Fresh Alphanso Sundae at Mama Mia: Available only from April to June, Alphanso Sundae is a refreshing creation made with fresh Alphanso Sorbetto and French Vanilla, chunks of fresh Alphanso mango, mango syrup and whipped cream. Now you know where to go on a hot summer day!

  

 4.      Peach Melba at Flury’s:  A delightful fusion of Vanilla ice cream, poached peach, strawberry sauce and whipped cream, Peach Melba at Flury’s will leave you moaning for more.

5.      Baked Alaska at Magnolia: The dish is made of ice cream placed in a pie dish lined with slices of sponge cake and topped with meringue and cream. The entire dessert is then placed in an extremely hot oven for a brief time, long enough to firm the meringue. Syrup is poured over the top and the ball set alight before serving. Okay enough said! Next time when you’re in Park Street, maybe you should try it yourself! 

Baked Salmon with mustard sauce

Eating fish is associated with many cultures of the world primarily in coastal areas. It's so common that taking few names would be injustice to others. However, people belonging to the bong community have an irrevocable relationship with fish. They cook fishes so delicately that they can't resist themselves from eating it perpetually. Moreover, fish provides a lot of essential micro-nutrients. Keeping that in mind, I’ve decided to share the recipe of baked salmon in mustard sauce. With exceptional nutritional value due to the rich concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is a favorite among fish lovers and enjoyed even by those who are not always fond of fish.

Ingredients:

350 gm Salmon Fillet (about 2-3 pieces)
1 tsp mustard paste (1/2 cup black mustard seeds,1 green chili, salt, water)
2 tbsp coconut milk powder
salt to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp mustard oil
2-3 tbsp water

1. Pre-heat oven at 350F.

2. Wash and clean salmon and set aside.

3. Place ingredients in the blender and blend to a smooth paste. It should be a thick paste. You can store any excess in the freezer and use as required. Place each piece of salmon on aluminum foil. Now spread equal amount of the blended mixture on each piece of salmon. Using the aluminum foil make air tight salmon pouches and bake them in the pre-heated oven until the fish is cooked – about 10-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish. Serve hot with your choice of sides.

 

Do try this recipe and leave your views in the comment's section. Cheers! :)

5 cheat foods that you can have during a diet!!

Are you befuddled by what nutrition experts mean by "eating healthy"? Let me tell you, even if you banish the unhealthy modern foods from your diet, you can still eat an endless variety of healthy and delicious foods. Here are the 5 weight loss friendly foods, that are supported by science.


Eggs

Eggs are inexpensive, the protein sticks with you, and they can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Grab a hard-boiled egg for breakfast or a snack for around 100 calories. Or make an omelet or scramble with spinach, tomatoes and mushrooms for dinner. If you’re watching your cholesterol, use half egg whites in the mix.

Whole grain breads

Whole grains stay with you longer than white flour, which loses nutrients and fiber in the refining process. Read the label to make sure the first ingredient listed is a whole grain, such as wheat or oats. You’ll also find whole grains in crackers, pasta and cereal.

Cheese

With 6 or more grams of protein per 1 ounce serving, cheese is a perfect snack with a few whole grain crackers or an apple. It also contains calcium, which most women need more of. Choose a low-fat cheese such as mozzarella or a more flavorful and pungent type, like sharp cheddar.

Whole grain pasta

Say "no, thank you" to regular pasta, which contains simple carbs that have no staying power in your stomach. Whole grain pastas have improved tremendously in recent years in taste and texture. If whole wheat pasta is new to you, try the thinnest noodles, such as angel hair—you may not even notice a difference.

Dark chocolate

A square of dark chocolate is more satisfying than milk chocolate, so you may be tempted to eat less. For a double-duty chocolate snack, dust some cocoa on a handful of almonds, which will curb your sweet tooth and provide a protein punch.

Enjoy your cheat foods and leave your views in the comment's section! Cheers! :)