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Like me, my son is also very fond of dhokla. Our most favourite is Khaman dhokla.Today, I was in a mood to try a new recipe. I had written down this recipe long back but have never made before. Made few changes in that ( I always use my Khaman dhokla recipe as a base)Read more about Makai Dhokla[…]
My husband is not at all fond of Rajma, whereas I love rajma. Rajma and rice is one of my most favourite meal. Today I thought of making rajma in a different way to see if my husband would like that. First I thought of making rajma in chetinadu style. Then I saw this GhassiRead more about Rajma Ghassi […]
This is a simple, easy to make, healthy and wholesome sandwich and a perfect breakfast option as it has carbohydrates, protein, minerals, vitamins and fibre. The soft and creamy paneer and cucumber layer is very well complimented by the crisp and tangy carrot and ketchup layer. It also is very pleasing to look at. AmRead more about Double Decker Sandwich […]
Today, I had planned to go on a shopping spree with my sisters. I made a simple lunch as I had to leave home early. Though it is simple, it is certainly interesting and wholesome:) Menu Onion and Cheese paratha Spicy mixed dal Salad Rice Yogurt Pickle Peanut Chikkis ( store bought) Onion and CheeseRead more about Simple Lunch Menu 6[…]
My daughter wanted paratha for school lunch today. I had seen this recipe in Tarla Dalal’s website. It was something new and interesting. Made few changes in her recipe and made it today. It came out really well. It certainly is a good option for lunch box:) Ingredients Whole wheat flour – 11/2 cups FinelyRead more about Onion and Cheese Paratha[…]
I learnt to make this long back in Muscat from a good friend, Lakshmi. I was very very new to cooking that time. I followed her recipe blindly and am so glad that I did that. Till date I follow her recipe whenever I make Nei Appam. I have shared this recipe with almost allRead more about Nei Appam[…]
Mango is known as manga in Tamil and Aam in Hindi. Manga thokku is a very traditional instant, cooked pickle variety from Tamil cuisine. Raw and sour mangoes are grated and is cooked in sesame oil, seasoned with red chilli powder and salt. As not much of salt and oil is used for making thisRead more about Manga Thokku[…]
My nephew, Aswath wanted me to make vegetable biryani today for lunch. He very rarely asks for anything. But unfortunately, I didn’t have all the ingredients required for biryani. And I didn’t want to make it with whatever I had. So, I decided to make something new and interesting. I have made capsicum pulao onceRead more about Capsicum and Coconut Pulao[…]
My sister and her kids have come home to stay with us for few days. I decided to make onion rava dosa for breakfast as its their favourite. I follow Mrs Mallika Badrinath recipe for most of the South Indian tiffin varieties. And Rava dosa is one of her fool proof recipe. It tastes exactlyRead more about Onion Rava Dosa[…]
Spinach is known as pasalai keerai in Tamil and Palak in Hindi. Morekhuzhambu is a yogurt based spicy gravy. Generally ladies finger, radish, tomatoes are added to the morekhuzhambu. Today I have made with palak for a change. Spinach is available all year round but is in season during the spring (March – June). ItRead more about Palak Morekhuzhambu […]
