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Aug 11

Aloo Baingan (eggplant-potatoes) Curry

The beauty of Indian Cooking is its versatility combed with big flavors. No wonder it is one of the most famous cuisines in the world. I am surprised yet so glad to see Indian restaurants popping every where I see in the recent years. Many westerner (read full article)

asafoetida, cilantro, Course, Cuisine, cumin, cumin-coriander powder, curry leaves, Eggplant, garam masala, ginger

Aug 09

Mexican Rice

Calling all cuisine experts out there with a question -”What EXACTLY is the difference between Spanish rice and Mexican Rice?”. I get all sorts of different answers but nothing conclusive since many such rice recipes claiming to be ̶ (read full article)

cilantro, garlic, gluten free, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, jalapeno, Kid Friendly Recipes, lime, low calorie, main course, mexican

Jul 29

Pico De Gallo (Fresh tomato salsa)

After marriage, in the initial days of cooking, I was content making traditional foods that I grew up with. Like any new bride full of enthusiasm, I laid down feasts after feasts, making my husband feel that our wedding feast was still on a roll! he (read full article)

Appetizers, cilantro, cinco de mayo, condiments, Entertaining, garlic, gluten free, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, jalapeno, Kid Friendly Recipes

Jul 26

Low Calorie Aloo Bonda (Potato fritters)

My husband is getting into a bad habit nowadays. The one who scowled at eating snacks of any kind (except the super healthy types), he has started “demanding” for evening snacks when he gets home from work. And not any snacks – he (read full article)

chickpea flour, cilantro, curry leaves, Entertaining, Favourites, gluten free, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, indian, Kid Friendly Recipes, low calorie

Jul 21

Plum Lemonade

This has happened so many times that by now I should have learnt my lessons (which I probably might not!)  So what am I talking about here? Well listen to this. Has it happened to you that after creating something, you were so pleased at having  (read full article)

American, Drinks Smoothies, Entertaining, Favourites, fusion, gluten free, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, indian, Kid Friendly Recipes, lemon

Jul 19

Thai Styled Tempeh Cutlets

I rely on Soya beans and its by products for our day to day source of protein along with the more obvious ones like Legumes etc. Among that is Tempeh which I love. Its texture is close to that of a meat and it does look weird. But don’t get fo (read full article)

Appetizers, cilantro, eggs, Entertaining, fusion, garlic, ginger, gluten free, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, Kid Friendly Recipes

Jul 14

How to make Apple Butter

There are multiple ways to cut fat in your baked goods without compromising a lot on the taste of course. While I don’t believe in enjoying a healthy food that TASTES healthy (read as : Bland, Earthy and a Blech!), I scout for recipes which ar (read full article)

American, apples, Back to Basics, Breakfast, Brown Sugar, cinnamon, cloves, condiments, Dry ginger, gluten free

Jul 05

Matki Pulao (Moth Sprouts Rice)

Recently a friend of mine came over to visit me and stayed for dinner. Her little one is among those super smart kids, who just ask giving convincing answers next ti impossible. There are always 100 questions in 10 minutes. Its utterly amazing how o (read full article)

bell peppers, cilantro, fennel seeds, garlic, ginger, gluten free, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, indian, Kid Friendly Recipes, low calorie

Jun 30

Rajma Chawal (Kidney Beans Rice)

Since legumes provide the bulk of protein for vegetarians, its inevitable that it is one of my go to ingredients. I have so many variety in my pantry that it helps me to vary my meals providing  freshness to the dish. But somehow, I never seem to f (read full article)

bay leaf, cardamom, cilantro, cinnamon, cloves, cumin-coriander powder, Entertaining, fennel seeds, ginger, gluten free

Jun 27

Mango Banana Smoothie

I love smoothies. They are so versatile. They are quick. Easy to make. In short – they have everything going for them including the nutrition I have this habit of detoxing my body on and off. It sounds like an bombastic ritual isnt it? Well (read full article)

banana, chia seeds, Drinks Smoothies, fusion, gluten free, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, Kid Friendly Recipes, low calorie, mango, orange

Jun 25

Vegetable Manchurian with gravy

For a long time, I believed that Gobi/Vegetable Manchurian was a Chinese dish. I am sure I have, at least more than a few, fellow Indians backing me up on that. I remember visiting my first ever authentic Chinese restaurant and being amazed at the m (read full article)

bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, chinese, Cornflour, Entertaining, Favourites, garlic, ginger, green beans

Jun 21

Hakka Noodles

I try to incorporate as many different varieties of vegetables as I can in a day to day meal. I also love to add as many colors as possible. The colors not only add to the vibrancy of the dish but they also denote the type pf nutrition that particul (read full article)

bean sprouts, beans, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, celery, chinese, Entertaining, Favourites, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes

Jun 18

Kachumber (cucumber & tomato salad)

May be few of you can relate to me when I say this – I hate coking for myself. The one common logic that’s applied is, if you are passionate about cooking enough to blog about it constantly, then how can you hate cooking. Period. I dunno (read full article)

Appetizers, cilantro, cucumber, cumin, gluten free, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, indian, jalapeno, Kid Friendly Recipes, lemon

Jun 11

Soya Chunks Pulao

Traditional Indian food has protein but not enough. Though lentils (one of the sources of protein), milk and curd are enjoyed on a daily basis, the quantity isn’t in large quantities. An occasional rajma (kidney beans) and channa (chickpeas) a (read full article)

bay leaf, fennel seeds, garam masala, garlic, ginger, gluten free, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, indian, Kid Friendly Recipes, low calorie

Jun 09

Soba Noodle Soup

Its amazing how from being an total soup hater, I have now become a total soup’o'holic! . Most of my lunches when I am forced to cook for me alone consists of a bowl of a soup and some wholegrain bread. Also for a person working from home, it (read full article)

Appetizers, buckwheat noodles, carrots, cilantro, garlic, ginger, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, japanese, Kid Friendly Recipes, low calorie

Jun 07

Sprouted Mung Beans Dosa

As I mentioned in my last post, once I discovered the world of sprouts, I have never looked back since. But I do not like sprouts in salads that much nor do I enjoy them raw that much. Yes, I do try hard to consume them that way since they carry mor (read full article)

Breakfast, chillies, cilantro, cumin, curry leaves, fenugreek seeds, Flatbread Crepe, ginger, gluten free, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes

May 09

How to make Pizza Dough

The above picture looks like fresh homemade Mozzarella cheese, doesn’t it? Yummy though it sounds (Love that stuff!), its sadly not. But what I have is something which when baked with assorted topping can make everyone’s taste buds go in (read full article)

Back to Basics, Bread Flour, cornmeal, Fast rising yeast, Flatbread Crepe, italian, Kid Friendly Recipes, main course, Olive Oil, Recipes By Cuisine

May 03

Tawa Pulao

You know how it happens when you buy spices or special ingredients for a certain dish and then “Poof”! That is given a step motherly treatment or completely forgotten once the dish is all done and enjoyed to the heart’s content. At (read full article)

cumin, fennel seeds, garlic, ginger, gluten free, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, indian, Kid Friendly Recipes, low calorie, main course

Apr 29

Watermelon Agua Fresca

The only advantage I find during the Summer, is the lack of appetite for anything solid. I just feel like gulping down gallons and gallons of water, juice, shakes or any liquid based diet! And if you can serve it to me chilled, my parched throat wil (read full article)

agave nectar, Drinks Smoothies, gluten free, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, honey, Kid Friendly Recipes, lemon, low calorie, mexican, mint

Apr 25

Taro / Colocasia Roast (Low calorie)

My mom makes THE BEST taro root fry. It is very fondly known among the Tamilians in India as Cheppankizhangu Varuval. I have tried to capture my mom’s touch so many times. While my husband likes every version of mine, somehow I am NEVER satisf (read full article)

baking, black gram, Eggless Baking, Favourites, gluten free, Healthy Baking, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, indian, Kid Friendly Recipes, low calorie

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