Hope you all had a great Diwali and Thanksgiving. Lot of parties, family dinners has made us eat more than what we usually do. And before we know it’ll be Christmas and New Year, time to party again. So lets detox and get prepared and be guiltfree. Green Tea has been one of the…
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ALOo Tuk
The weather in Bangalore has been horrible past one week. The floor is cold, the sky is grey, it’s been drizzling (reminds me of London ?) This weather makes you crave for hot masala chai and something spicy and fried (??). So here is a healthy version of Aloo Took. A sindhi potato dish….
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PHIrni
Deepawali at my mum’s is all about getting ready for the pooja, fire crackers, lots of diyas. More of a family only affair. Diwali, at my in law’s is a complete change of scene. Festivities are much louder.Visiting collegues and friends to distribute sweets and gifts, getting decked up for playing cards with family,…
GULab Jamun – Make the perfect Gulab Jamun at Home
Gulab Jamun, are the most famous Indian Dessert that are deep fried balls made of Khova and soaked in sugar syrup till it is soft and melts in your mouth.
Rabdi – Lacha Rabri
Rabdi, Lacha Rabri is an Indian dessert made by reducing whole milk to a thick creamy consistency with layers of cream. Rabdi is flavoured using saffron and is garnished with almonds and rose petals making a rich tasting and looking dessert. Lacha Rabri is a dessert to be had on its own but also tastes…
SWEet Ravioli with Lacha Rabdi
Sweet Ravioli stuffed with paneer and dry fruits, soaked in sugar syrup and served with Rabdi. Sweet Ravioli is very close to our Indian dessert Karanji. These look Royal when served with garnishings. Try it out for this Diwali and make a great impression on your guests. Ingredients For the Ravioli 200 gms – All…
MENasinakaayi Chutney – Chilly Chutney
Chilly chutney, this ain’t for people with faint heart. Usually made during Rainy and Winter season, this is one of my father’s recipe. This chutney takes a day to get settle. It taste divine with hot steamed rice with generous amount of ghee ( well the spiciness requires a generous amount of ghee ?),…
TURmeric Icecream
Turmeric, the ‘Queen of Spices’, a must in the spice box of ant Indian Kitchen. The bright yellow powder ground from the root of the turmeric plant. It is used raw or dried and ground into powder. Turmeric has been used as a remedy for stomach and liver ailments, as well as topically to heal…
BEEtroot Tikki
Salad Nation, one of the community on Facebook asked me to judge a contest this month in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The contest’s theme was the Colour. Red, Pink or White. The other criterias were to keep the dishes healthy and be innovative .. Beets contain an antioxidant known as alpha-lipoic acid,…