Yesterday got up early and made some (yumm imo) scrambled eggs for the family. Today decided to make waffles. First time I’ve done so, so was pretty much mum’s job, will try again myself next week.
Only thing that REALLY irritated me was that after everything was made & we were enjoying the waffles, mum tells me how ready made batter is available abroad & that all they do is just buy it in tetra packs & pour on the iron. So in essence, all the time and effort that went into me going through steps 1 – 7 after getting all the ingredients right & getting tons of bowls & stuff to wash (sieves & crap) could all be avoided if you live in a place where you can buy it in a pack. Merci.
Sweet Waffles
· 1 ½ Cups Milk
· 2 Eggs (full)
· 2 Cups Maida
· ½ Tsp Salt
· 6 heaped Tbsp Sugar
· 2 Tsp Baking Powder
· ½ tsp Vanilla Essence (if wanted)
· 6 Tbsp Ghee
The above mix should be ok for about 6 big waffles in an average size waffle iron.
(01) Sift Flour
(02) In another bowl beat the eggs and then add in the milk
(03) Add the egg/milk mix to the flour, slowly, stirring constantly to make sure there aren’t any lumps.
(04) Add salt and baking powder and beat well
(05) Pass the mixture through a sieve to remove any lumps
(06) Add sugar & essence and ghee and beat again. The consistency should be of thick cream
(07) Leave the batter for 30 mins before using.
(The same mix could be used for regular waffles without the sugar & you could pour a thick white Italian creamy sauce on top of it)
In other news - went to ‘Culture Curry’ for dinner with Geh, Prem, Sonal & DV. As usual with these guys it was a great night & we enjoyed ourselves laughing loudly & generally behaving half our ages.
The place is owned by the same - pesky? - guy who owns ‘Goa Portuguesa’ and is in fact next door & joined to the place (you can even order off the GP menu when at CC). The food was alright but nothing great imo - I’m used to eating the BEST goan food at home, so this just didn’t do anything for me. Couldn’t have asked for better company though 
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August 3rd, 2006 at 8:09 pm
Yum in my tum
I want with maple syrup please thank you very much
btw someone looking hot
Noojes
August 3rd, 2006 at 8:24 pm
“enjoyed ourselves laughing loudly & generally behaving half our ages.”
So how was it like being 20?
August 3rd, 2006 at 8:30 pm
That probably also explains why someone looking hot
August 3rd, 2006 at 9:47 pm
’sigh’
and i thot everyone loved goa portugesa
August 4th, 2006 at 12:51 am
The dish looks yummy!! u seem to be a real gourmet. How i miss goan food!!
August 4th, 2006 at 9:06 am
Arre yaar….Who’s the awesome looking babe in the middle????
The waffles look even hotter!!!!
August 4th, 2006 at 11:26 am
@ dev: And he wonders why all his friends have migrated to different parts of the globe. Hmmm.
@ somedevil: Actually the food is pretty good I guess, the first time I went there (see link) I actually liked it. But honestly my mum (& so many others I know) cook better food. Maybe I’m just blessed to be around so many great chefs.
@ Reshma:
Actually I’m a total beginner in the kitchen. But I’m a good learner, a hard worker & I’ll get there.
@ Harsha: Arre yaar… aur kaun? But yes, you’re smart to choose the waffles anyway
August 4th, 2006 at 5:45 pm
Poor lil me
Btw… back to blogging.
Although havent put up anything of substance as of yet 
August 4th, 2006 at 9:52 pm
hi melody
all u guys lookin great..didnt no u were a super food reviewer cum writer cum..
…nice to read. have fun babe
August 5th, 2006 at 2:50 pm
@ Kainaz: Thx girl! Good to hear from you… Don’t know about being a super/great anything, but glad you liked!
August 7th, 2006 at 1:10 am
Hey Mel,
thanks for the recipe. wanna try it out and eat it with some home made mango jam…yummy..
August 7th, 2006 at 11:15 am
August 11th, 2006 at 12:55 pm
I never liked the food at Culture Curry too. The decor is good though. Time pass until the food arrives. Then it sucks - if you are used to eating good South Indian or West Coast cooking at home. And there are so many places around mUmbai where u can get better stuff.
August 12th, 2006 at 8:26 pm