It is that time of the year again, when there is a sweet smell in the air. The morning sun is delicate, there is flower on every plant. Butterflies everywhere, bed of flowers on the roads and it’s festival time again. It’s mango season again… This dish is my dodamma’s (aunt) recipe which I…
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KADale Chutney – Friedgram Chutney
In southindia kadale chutney is the chutney that they serve in hotels with idli,dosa, vada etc etc… We always asked our mom to make hotel chutney. She never liked making it as it had more of friedgram and less coconut. How did we as kids care if it had lots of friedgram and less of other…
KOSambari – Cucumber Salad South Indian Way
Kosambari – Cucumber Salad South Indian Way is the most common dish in our house. Not only is it a must during festivals, it is also made as an evening snack and served along with hot, foamy filter coffee. A very very healthy option for snacks. Kosambari can be made with different ingredients. This…
THAndai
As you all can see, i am a huge collector, appreciator of vintage, inherited items. I value my grandmom’s kitchen items more than jewellery. And what i love about them? It is the honesty, the purity, the hand work, the craftsmanship. The quality of the product that is good even today. You hardly find…
BANana Bread
Banana Bread, is so simple to make and tastes simple too. I make these every weekend, and I pack two slices in the snack box everyday. You can make it elaborate by making a caramel sauce to go with it and top it with banana slices and some toasted nuts. I buy 12 bananas a…
GARlic Hummus
Hummus is a famous Arabian dip, commonly served with flat breads, grilled meat or Fresh Vegetable fingers is derived from the word ‘Hummus‘, which in Arabic means ‘Chickpeas’. Hummus a creamy dip, can be flavoured using lot of Additional ingredients like, Parsley, beetroot, Pumpkin and there is no limit to the experimentation. Ingredients 1 cup…
STEamed Vegetables
The first ever round carrots that I have come across and first one to get hands on FirstAgro’s Yutika Cherry Carrots. These are lost in time heirloom variety. These are 1 to 1 1/2 inch sized carrots. The green foliage, which is equally edible, with carrot undertones. The leaves can be used to pesto…
CORnish Saffron Bread
A saffron bun, Cornish tea treat bun or revel bun, is a rich, traditional, classic spiced yeast-leavened sweet bun from Cornwall that is flavoured with saffron and cinnamon or nutmeg and contains currants or raisins similar to a teacake. Cornish Bread because of the use of saffron is beautiful and golden in colour and has…
CHOcolate Swiss Roll
Chocolate Swiss Roll, the most amazing, classy looking cake. This cake looks beautiful when served on the table and will surely be a show stopper. This cake requires a little practice in the beginning, but once you know how it works, It is very simple and easy to make. Swiss Roll can be made in…
MOOng Dal Sookhi Sabzi – Split Green Gram Lentil Stir Fry
Moong Dal Sookhi Sabzi is perfect for a week night dinner. Simple, quick recipe that is light on your tummy. Moong dal sookhi sabzi, is dry and hence goes well with roti and boondi raita and some fresh salad. Moong Dal or Split green gram lentil is believed to be very healthy. It is believed to…