Best and Simple Banana Bread is all we need at this time when all of us are locked down in our houses and when we have so much to do. Best and simple banana bread, as the name suggests is best because it has the perfect texture and simple because it is almost one bowl…
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AVAlakki Mosaru Dose – Poha Curd Dosa
Avalakki Mosaru Dose or the Poha Curd Dosa made using Avalakki and mosaru is one of the easiest dosas to make. Avalakki Mosaru Dose is one of my favourite dosa as it is crisp, soft and is totally yum. Fried with ghee and butter makes it heavenly. The only important thing to remember in this…
CHOcolate Brownie Crinkle Cookies – chewy and crunchy
Chocolate Brownie Crinkle cookies are a perfect combination of cookies and brownie in taste and texture. The outer layer is crispy and the inside is chewy and soft. Totally chocolaty with a hint of salt , it is deadly. I followed this recipe from Edd Kimber’s blog. With the only addition of coffee powder to…
TIL Gud Chikki – Sesame Chikki
Til Gud Chikki are crisp thin wafer made using jaggery and sesame seeds is a speciality during winter months. It is specially made during Lohri and Sankranti and distributed among friends and family. Sesame is a great source of oil and also hot in nature and hence it is had more during winter to keep…
EGGless Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Eggless lemon Poppy Seed Cookies are buttery and super simple to make. The black poppy seeds make it look pretty and delicate. They are buttery and crisp and just melt in your mouth. I have used the recipe of my Eggles Butter Cookies and have added lemon zest and Poppy seeds to it. I like…
GASagase Paayasa – Poppy seed drink from Karnataka
Gasagase Paayasa is a drink made using poppy seeds, coconut, cardamom and jaggery. Gasagase Paayasa is a simple paayasa, creamy, mild and can be had hot or cold. As a kid I never celebrated my birthday by cutting cakes. It was not in our tradition to cut cakes, blow candles and party. It was all…
THAndai Panacotta
Thandai Panacotta is perfect marriage of Indian and Italian flavours. Thandai is a quintessential drink during holi using Thandai Masala. Apart from making the drink, i wanted to make something using Thandai masala. Thandai is a drink that has ingredients which are cooling in nature. Holi is the festival of colours, celebrating the arrival of spring, celebrating victory…
MERingue Kisses (Mini)
Meringue Kisses are cute little dombs, airy and light dessert made using egg whites and sugar. Meringue Kisses makes the perfect gift for any occasion.
MAMbazha Pulissery – Mango Curry
Onam is just a couple of days away and i am just trying to make few of my favourites dishes from Kerala. Mambazha Pulissery is a Mango curry, that is sweet and tangy. I first had this curry at my neighbours house. I can’t stop making this ever since. I am sure to finish up…
KARigadubu – Karanji – Karjikāyi
Karigadubu/Karjikaayi/ Karanji is a deep fried pastry specially made during Ganesha Festival as an offering to Lord Ganesha. As kids our aunts and grandmom used to make so many of these dishes to offer it to Lord Ganesha. Gowri festival which is celebrated one day before ganapathi festival is special for girls. Girls are gifted…