So this Christmas i am making a box full of cookies and no, not one variety but 6 varieties. Varities of cookies seemed such a great idea rather than just one kind. Almond Lemon Cookies is the first cookie of this Christmas. . Almond Lemon cookies are crunchy, nutty, tangy cookies. The tang of…
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KAShāya / Kada – Herbal Immunity booster
Kashāya or Kada , is a decoction of spices that helps build immunity and the drink that gives you relief from cold and cough when had regularly. Kashaya is also known as Kada. Kashaya for us always meant some torturous horrible drink. It is used as a metaphor to describe a bad tasting, medicine. “Oh…
ONE Pot Pasta – A hearty meal in half an hour
One Pot Pasta, the name itself is self explanatory…. Chop, add everything into one pot and cook and a hearty meal for the family is ready in half and hour. I am lazy to make all meals elaborate on weekends nor can I go out for all my meals. This is one pot pasta that needs…
Anaanaas Gojju – Pineapple Curry
Anaanaas Gojju – Pineapple Curry is a sweet, spicy curry made using ripe pineapple and is usually had with hot steamed rice and generous amount of ghee. Anaanaas Gojju is a speciality of Karnataka and no wedding or festive meal is complete without this Pineapple curry. Anaanaas Gojju is usually made using pineapple but now a days…
AAM Papad -Homemade Mango Leather
Homemade Aam papad or Mango leather is sweet snack made during summer in most households. Made using sweet, ripe mangoes these were one of our favourite snacks as kids. I remember it being dried on a woven grass mat leaving an impression of the texture on the aam papad. Apart from Sandige and sun-dried tomatoes ,…
DANish Butter Cookies
Danish butter cookies are these small buttery, light, crisp and delicate cookies that just melts in your mouth. Easy to make and beautiful to look at 🙂 Similar to Danish Butter Cookies, basic butter cookies and melting moments are my favourites which are also light and buttery. Ingredients 200 gms – Unsalted butter, softened 150gms –…
ROAsted Beetroot Soup
Roasted beetroot soup is spicy soup with an extremely strong beet flavour. If you are a fan of beets then this is a soup that you must try. Beetroots are highly nutritious and are a rich source of vitamins and minerals including Vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, manganese and folic acid. The leafy tops are…
RAVe Unde – Sooji Ladoo
Rave unde is a traditional ladoo from Karnataka made using semolina. Crispy and light rave unde is one of my favourite ladoos. A easy, healthy snack that can be made in small batches. I make it as the school starts from tomorrow and this is a great snack to give the kids after school. I…
SAUnfwaale Aloo – Fennel Potato Curry
Saunfwaale Aloo is a Potato Curry majorly flavoured with fennel seeds. It is a creamy, easy and quick to make and tastes heavenly when served with Pooris or Rotis. Cooked using pressure cooker, this curry takes 10 mins to prepare. I like using baby potatoes for this but you can use the regular potatoes too. …
DHAba Style Peeli Dal – Yellow Dal
Dhaba Style Peeli Dal or the Yellow Dal is one of the Indian dal preparations, made using yellow split moong beans. Dhaba Style Peeli Dal is a super simple dal that is most frequently made in our house. Dhaba Style Peeli Dal is a basic dal that is high on protein and I make it…