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I have seen many video demonstration of pancake art. Anything creative always brightens up my mind and spirit. I tried to do some pattern using a icing cone. It did not give a satisfying result. My sister in law who has come here on a holiday brought me the squeeze bottles from US. So, todayRead more about Doily Pancake With Caramelised Bananas[…]
To celebrate the Republic Day of India( 26th January), many food groups in Facebook has intiated virtual food contest. The theme is Tricolour, the colours of the Indian flag for the obvious reason:) It was breakfast time when I was thinking about this contest. My brother who has come home on a holiday wanted meRead more about Tricolour Poha Upma[…]
It’s North Indian cuisine at home today. Though not very elaborate, it’s a wholesome, healthy and easy to make colourful menu:) Whole wheat and ragi phulkas, Vegetable Jalfrezie, Methi Matar Malai, salad, curd rice ( this is a must at home) and pickle. Methi Matar Malai > Vegetable Jalfrezie > Whole wheat and Ragi PhulkasRead more about Simple Lunch Menu (2)[…]
Bisi bele bhath is a rice-based dish with its origins in the state of Karnataka, India. Bisi-bele-bhath translates to hot lentil rice in the Kannada language. It is also known as Bisi bele huliyanna which means “hot lentil sour rice”. If there can be any perfect one pot meal, then it has to be onlyRead more about Bisi bele bhath[…]
Macaroni in Creamy Cauliflower and Coconut Stew- This is one more of my crazy creations. Yesterday afternoon as I was seeing one Burmese soup recipe in a cookery show, I got this idea. Couldn’t wait to try. So I made this for my kids school lunch box today:) I really enjoyed making this. I cameRead more about Mac and Stew[…]
This is a kids special breakfast. Idli is not only healthy, but also a very versatile dish. Since it is bland it can be incorporated in various cuisines. Creativity and of course family preferences are the only limits. Few years back when I made this for the first time, my daughter who is not thatRead more about Idli, Carrot and Capsicum in Schezwan Sauce[…]
The biggest challenge for anyone who cooks everyday is menu planning as it has to be simple, balanced,healthy and family members preferences should also be considered. When you cook everyday, that too three times a day, you tend to run out of ideas. Having some menu plan to refer would be helpful during such times.Read more about Simple Lunch Menu (1)[…]
Few years back, one learnt new recipes or got inspired to create new recipes through friends, TV shows or recipe books. Now-a- days,it’s also through social media, mainly Facebook. My interest in cooking and yearning to learn more and more is the reason behind joining many food groups in Facebook. In one such group, aRead more about Mysore Masala Paratha[…]
There is something magical about restaurant food. Each restaurant has it’s own secret recipes. I always used to wonder what it could be. Even the simplest dish like idli and sambar tastes awesome in some restaurants. Am particularly fond of Saravana Bhavan’s very famous dish- Fourteen Idlis, specially the sambar. I had planned to makeRead more about Fourteen Idlies( Saravana Bhavan style)[…]
I have been making Rava Idli at home for almost 15 years now. Been following the very famous Mrs Mallika Bhadrinath’s recipe. I have done many variations with this recipe. This is one among the variety that I have tried. I picked up this corn rava in a supermarket. Actually I was very attracted byRead more about Corn Rava and Fresh Green Peas Idli[…]
