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Aug 10

Aloo/Potato Bonda

I try to avoid making deep fried goodies often. But we couldn't resist these aloo/potato bondas on a chilly rainy day. We had these beauties along with a cup of tea on a rainy evening watching our favorite TV show! These can be made in a jiffy if you (read full article)

potato, snacks

Aug 06

Colorful Summer Salad

This is one quick and easy salads I threw in for my solo-lunch when i had no mood to cook an elaborate meal for myself. This salad has some fresh summer ingredients and the addition of nuts and raisins adds some protein to it and makes it a wholesome (read full article)

lunch, Salads

Aug 04

Show Me Your Curry!

When I asked for suggestions for my "Show me your.... " event, many readers suggested the title - "Show Me Your Curry"! So this month month is all about gravies, curries, dhals and stews. I am sure every Indian household makes atl (read full article)

Jul 29

Basic Masoor Dal

Masoor dal is a quick comfort food which often found in our weekday menus. I love the fact that it cooks quicker than other dals. It gives a creamy consistency and is so yummy when tempered with ghee. A bowl of rice and dal with some pickle and papad (read full article)

gravies and curries, lunch

Jul 26

Bread Upma

Upma is a hot breakfast food especially in South India. There are umpteen number of variations and it can be had for breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner and can be made into a wholesome meal using vegetables. It is versatile and can be made in a jiffy (read full article)

Jul 21

Show Me Your Refrigerator Roundup (Ongoing)

I thought it would be fun to post an ongoing roundup this time for the Show Me Your Refrigerator event..  So I will be including each entry as and when I receive them. Hence starting the roundup with mine :) Divya Vikram Shabitha Karthikeyan Denise (read full article)

roundup

Jul 19

What's on my Fridge Door?

Show Me Your Refrigerator is the ongoing event here in my blog. Almost every kitchen has a refrigerator and I thought it would be fun peeking into each others kitchen. All you need to do is snap a picture of your refrigerator. It can be anything rela (read full article)

events

Jul 15

Kara Sev for Indian Cooking Challenge

This recipe chosen this month for the Indian Cooking Challenge was Karasev. I have always been found of Sattur Karasev. We never forget to buy parcels of the famous karasev whenever we pass the town of Sattur. I never happened to try making karasev a (read full article)

snacks

Jul 14

Aloo Mutter(Potato Dry peas) Burger with leftover curry

Wondering what kind of burger this is? This burger was born in my kitchen entirely using leftovers. I had some aloo mutter kurma and some cooked brown rice leftover. Hence I combined both of them to make these yummy Indianized burgers.Cooking lunch f (read full article)

gravies and curries, lunch, vegetables

Jul 12

Aloo Mutter/ Potato Dry Peas Kurma

This is a traditional accompaniment to chapatis and rotis and made with potatoes and dry peas. The dry peas can also be substituted with fresh or frozen peas. This curry also tastes great with pulao or plain white rice.IngredientsDry green Peas - 2 c (read full article)

gravies and curries, lunch

Jul 08

Beans Poriyal

This is a simple and hearty beans poriyal made with beans, dal and coconut. It is very easy to prepare and goes well with rice and curry. It tastes great especially with sambar and rice.IngredientsBeans - 1/2 lbs / 250 gmsOnion - 1/2 choppedMoong dal (read full article)

gravies and curries, lunch

Jul 01

Show Me Your Smoothie

Here are cool, refreshing and colorful ideas to pep up your summer! Thanks to everyone for sending in your entries for Show Me Your Smoothie event. Hope you all enjoy these refreshing smoothies and juices during summer.Also do check out the current e (read full article)

roundup

Jun 28

Whole Lentils Dal

In an attempt to try different type of lentils, I grabbed few pounds of whole lentils from the bulk aisle in my grocery store. It was lying in my pantry for a while and I was planning to make some pilaf kind of dish with the lentils. It lay there for (read full article)

gravies and curries, lunch

Jun 25

Show Me Your Refrigerator

I wanted to have some different theme for this month's Show Me Your.. series. When I was cleaning out my kitchen and pantry, I was thinking of some fun topic and I decided that this would be a nice theme for the month. This month's event is all about (read full article)

events

Jun 23

Oats and Wheat Bran Instant Idly

This is the healthiest idlies can get. This idly needs no fermentation and can be made instantly. I made this by modifying the recipes here and here. The normal idly is made healthier by the addition of oats, what bran and flax seeds. The recipe can (read full article)

Breakfast, wholegrains

Jun 21

Sunday Snacks - Healthy Snacks Roundup

After much delay, I am here with the roundup of Sunday Snacks - Healthy Snacks started by Pallavi. My sincere thanks to Pallavi for giving me the opportunity to host this lovely event. Check out the roundup for delicious yet healthy ways to snack. Th (read full article)

roundup, snacks

Jun 18

RECIPE INDEX

APPETIZERS BAKING BREADS BREAKFASTS CAKES CHUTNEYS COOKIES DESSERTS DRINKS EVENTS FRUITS GRAVIES AND CURRIES LUNCH MUFFINS NON VEGETARIAN RECIPES RICE VARIETIES ROUNDUPS SALADS SNACKS SOUPS SWEETS VEGETABLES WHOLEGRAINS (read full article)

recipe index

Jun 16

APPETIZERS

Aama Vadai / Split Chickpea Fritters Aloo Tikkis / Potato Cutlets Baked Homemade Frenchfries  Baked sweet Potato Fries Baked Falafel Carrot Chutney Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos Coleslaw Corn Bread Cumin Hummus Dosai maavu Vadai Egg Bhurji Egg (read full article)

Appetizer, recipe index

Jun 16

Show Me Your Wholegrains Roundup

Finally, I am here with the roundup of  "Show Me Your Wholegrains". Thanks to everyone who participated and sent in your lovely healthy entries for this event. DK - Mulitgrain Pilaf Cham - Eggless Sweet Fruit BunsPriya (Yallapantula) Mi (read full article)

roundup

Jun 14

Spiced Spinach Rice

This is a quick and easy rice recipe made healthy and flavorful with spinach and spices. The highlight of the rice comes from a pinch of nutmeg which gives a whole new dimension to the rice. This is the first time i used nutmeg in my cooking and it h (read full article)

lunch, rice varieties

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