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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[…]
This was our breakfast at home today. When I opened the fridge today, the the first thing I saw was red carrots. I was not on a mood for carrot Halwa or any sweet. It was time for making breakfast. Wondered what could back made using carrots. First, I thought of carrot Besan Chila( instantRead more about Oats, Besan and Carrot Mini Pancakes[…]
In Tamil, the word Pongal means “overflowing” which signifies abundance and prosperity. Chakara Pongal which made for Thai Pongal festival is a dish of sweet concoction of rice, moong dal, jaggery and milk. Thai Pongal is celebrated on the first day of the month Thai of the Tamil calendar. The day normally falls between 12thRead more about Chakara Pongal( Sweet Pongal)[…]
It’s a tradition in Tamil Brahmin families to make Poli on Bhogi. Bhogi falls on the first day of the Pongal celebration. It is celebrated on the last day of the Tamil month of Margazhi. This is celebrated during Makar Sankranti during which the sun changes its position from the south to the North hemisphere.Read more about Poli ( Puran Poli)[…]
It’s been a month since I started blogging. It’s been a very interesting journey as am learning something everyday. As I was talking to my daughter about this yesterday, she told me ‘Amma, you should make something special to celebrate this small milestone’. Everyone at home is being very supportive, especially my kids. Before postingRead more about Strawberry Flavoured Kesari( Sooji Halwa/ Sheera)[…]
Stuffed Paratha is something which I make mostly for breakfast and my kids tiffin box. They find it very convenient to take paratha as it is least messy and they can have it on the move. Teamed with pickle and yogurt it’s yummy too. I wanted to make Cauliflower paratha today. Added some peas tooRead more about Cauliflower and Peas Paratha[…]
