fruits
Rasam a la Vijayam Athai
A super simple and wholesome instant rasam using Vijayam Athai’s recipe.
soft as baby’s bottoms Appam / Hoppers ~where more is less~
If ever there was a trial on mums who’d sneak in unpleasant stuff into mainstream, ‘acceptable’ food… I would no doubt be there. So imagine my happiness when I learnt that with my new diet I can legitimately resort to these underhand tactics. [Read on...]
soft as baby’s bottoms Appam / Hoppers ~where more is less~
If ever there was a trial on mums who’d sneak in unpleasant stuff into mainstream, ‘acceptable’ food… I would no doubt be there. So imagine my happiness when I learnt that with my new diet I can legitimately resort to these underhand tactics. [Read on...]
Apple & Walnut Squares
Been really not in the mood for writing, or even cooking. So my posts have been few and far between, there are days now when I feel like giving up on blogging… but I stop by and then write something,
Apple & Walnut Squares
Been really not in the mood for writing, or even cooking. So my posts have been few and far between, there are days now when I feel like giving up on blogging… but I stop by and then write something,
Pear & Almond Cake and Braun Multiquick Cordless Giveaway
I am not an inveterate kitchen tools shopper, I’d like to be, but I am not. I am the kind who might lust after a pasta machine or a machine that makes ice-cream or a KitchenAid, but just the thought
Pear & Almond Cake and Braun Multiquick Cordless Giveaway
I am not an inveterate kitchen tools shopper, I’d like to be, but I am not. I am the kind who might lust after a pasta machine or a machine that makes ice-cream or a KitchenAid, but just the thought
Pickled Stuffed Chillypeppers ~bharwaan mirch ka achaar~
Its no secret that Indians love tongue tickling food, we love lashings of sharp, tart and pungent tastes to accompany our curries, dhals, and even desserts. Bharwaan Mirch ka Achaar – Pickled chillies stuffed with a fragrant masala mix of fennel, cumin, nigella, coriander, mustard, and fenugreek, and steeped in warm and pungent mustard oil.
Pickled Stuffed Chillypeppers ~bharwaan mirch ka achaar~
Its no secret that Indians love tongue tickling food, we love lashings of sharp, tart and pungent tastes to accompany our curries, dhals, and even desserts. Bharwaan Mirch ka Achaar – Pickled chillies stuffed with a fragrant masala mix of fennel, cumin, nigella, coriander, mustard, and fenugreek, and steeped in warm and pungent mustard oil.
Candied Amla
For me amla (Indian Gooseberries) has always been like the wise old owl of the plant kingdom. Everything that a good advice is all about. There’s a multiplicity of emotions I feel for this fruit – fear, loathe, awe, and
Candied Amla
For me amla (Indian Gooseberries) has always been like the wise old owl of the plant kingdom. Everything that a good advice is all about. There’s a multiplicity of emotions I feel for this fruit – fear, loathe, awe, and
Orange Marmalade Cake
Been meaning to this post earlier, but been busy with one thing or the other. The climate’s changing in Dubai and the seasonal flu has been visiting us as well, it was the lil one last week now its the
Orange Marmalade Cake
Been meaning to this post earlier, but been busy with one thing or the other. The climate’s changing in Dubai and the seasonal flu has been visiting us as well, it was the lil one last week now its the
Raw Carrot Cake
Last week saw a belated Mother’s Day celebration at my daughter’s school. To spread the word on healthy eating the school had set up a Cookery Competition for Kindergarten 1 mums, the theme was ‘cooking without fire’. I thought the
Raw Carrot Cake
Last week saw a belated Mother’s Day celebration at my daughter’s school. To spread the word on healthy eating the school had set up a Cookery Competition for Kindergarten 1 mums, the theme was ‘cooking without fire’. I thought the
Aam Panna ~raw mango cooler~
GHOSTS OF SUMMERS PAST Summer afternoons in Dehradun were filled with mysterious boredom. Ghosts of colonial folks moved imperceptibly around the old bungalow and its surrounding garden making the air thick, impenetrable, and inscrutable. Sometimes you could hear the ghosts whispering
Aam Panna ~raw mango cooler~
GHOSTS OF SUMMERS PAST Summer afternoons in Dehradun were filled with mysterious boredom. Ghosts of colonial folks moved imperceptibly around the old bungalow and its surrounding garden making the air thick, impenetrable, and inscrutable. Sometimes you could hear the ghosts whispering
Puli Inji ~sweet & tart ginger and tamarind chutney~
Puli Inji or Injipuli is a special relish or chutney that is traditionally prepared during sadyas (feasts). Previously when large family units lived together, preparations for the next days feast would begin the previous night itself. The feast itself would be prepared
Puli Inji ~sweet & tart ginger and tamarind chutney~
Puli Inji or Injipuli is a special relish or chutney that is traditionally prepared during sadyas (feasts). Previously when large family units lived together, preparations for the next days feast would begin the previous night itself. The feast itself would be prepared
Vishu Kanji & Chakka Puzhukku ~rice & coconut porridge with jackfruit curry~
Happy Vishu to all my readers! Vishu this year was a complete success for me, everything went right! My daughter, who’s growing up so fast, not only comprehended what the early morning fuss was about but also appeared to thoroughly enjoy it. The previous evening we made the mandatory trip to the local supermarket and picked up most of the stuff that’s needed to celebrate Vishu in the most authentic way possible.
Vishu Kanji & Chakka Puzhukku ~rice & coconut porridge with jackfruit curry~
Happy Vishu to all my readers! Vishu this year was a complete success for me, everything went right! My daughter, who’s growing up so fast, not only comprehended what the early morning fuss was about but also appeared to thoroughly enjoy it. The previous evening we made the mandatory trip to the local supermarket and picked up most of the stuff that’s needed to celebrate Vishu in the most authentic way possible.
No-Bake Date & Peanut Cookies (eggless)
I recently had no bake cookies at a cousin’s place, crumbled over ice cream these cookies filled with dates tasted rich and deliciously decadent, and ofcourse I loved the fact that it needed no baking and took just minutes to
No-Bake Date & Peanut Cookies (eggless)
I recently had no bake cookies at a cousin’s place, crumbled over ice cream these cookies filled with dates tasted rich and deliciously decadent, and ofcourse I loved the fact that it needed no baking and took just minutes to
