This is a simple yet tasty asparagus recipe -Watch Video. What is different about this recipe? The asparagus is finely chopped in this one unlike the mainstream recipes which incorporate snapping the ends and cooking them. This is a foolproof way to keep the crunch…
Starting 2022, I’m planning to do a post of the month, which will be based on monthly festivities or celebrations in that particular month. So, with that in mind, I thought, “What better way to start January 2022 with Pongal?” Pongal marks the beginning of the…
Are you looking for a starter, entrée, or dessert for your New Year’s Eve Party or Potluck? I have compiled a list of my favorites from my blog. I have tried each of these recipes numerous times and they have been a super hit in…
Kadhi is a one pot comfort curry prepared with yoghurt and spices simmered. From the likes of Punjabi kadhi pakora and Sindhi kadhi of the north and Gujarati and maharashtrian kadhi from the west to morkozhambu or mor kootan from south, each kadhi varies in…
Sambar is a south Indian version of stew made with fresh vegetables, lentils, tamarind paste and sambar powder. Generally vegetables like squash, bottle-gourd, eggplant, okra, carrots or drumsticks are used in sambar. I also make the sambar sans the sambar powder with freshly ground paste…
Ragada pattice or Ragada patties is a delicious and popular Mumbai street food item made with crispy potato patties topped with the ragada- a white peas gravy and sweet and savory condiments. This popular chat item is known by different names with slight variations in…
I think all of us deserve that little break after a hectic marathon routine during the weekdays. I’m pretty sure most of you agree with me on this and would like to take it a li’l easy at times spending some time quietly, a time doing something…
Molaga podi is a dry chutney powder (spice powder) served as an accompaniment with idlis and dosas. ‘Milagai’ literally means red chilli in Tamil and ‘podi’ is powder .Red hot spicy..yes that’s what Molaga podi is all about. If you are ‘frail hearted” or spicy…
Chocolate is a major weakness and I desperately crave for it if I don’t get it atleast once a week. Now you might be thinking that it’s too much of an ask. But, from the time my Chocolate cake with chocolate ganache got over, I…
Chocolate layers filled and frosted with a chocolate ganache, a chocolate truffle filling. This cake is truly a chocolate lover’s wicked dream come true. Do I need to describe or add anything more?..So here comes the recipe which is a definite keeper. The following recipe makes…
Rotis (Indian flat bread) and rice are our staple and hence you will find atleast one curry/ gravy / lentil dish featuring every now and then on my posts. This is another of curries from my mom’s kitchen. Call it double beans or butter beans or…
Nothing tastes better than a bowl of homemade guacamole. It is absolutely easy to prepare and super quick too. Its one of the best dips with chips for a party and extremely healthy too!..So without much further ado here’s how to make your own guacamole/…
The secret to flavorful sambar lies in its key ingredient. Yes no prizes here for guessing..you got it! If the sambar powder is no good, the resultant is a bland and sad tasting sambar.To get that genuine taste and kick no store bought brand can…
Ridge gourd is called ‘Peerkanga’ in Tamil ‘Dodka’ in Maharashtra and ‘Turai’ in some other parts of India. It is also known as Chinese okra in Canada and the US.Fresh ridge gourd juice is used as a natural remedy for jaundice. The ridge gourd…
Simple thali with the following items:
1. Dal makhni
2. Mutter paneer
3. Simple Baingan ki subzi
4. Guacamole
5. Yoghurt
6. Phulkas
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