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Month: August 2013

Thogayal (South Indian Coriander Chutney/Accompaniment)

Thogayal (South Indian Coriander Chutney/Accompaniment)

When I talk about Thogayal – I am taken back to my childhood days..when my Grandmother used to make a jar full of this uber delicious paste and I used to beg for it to be had with plain rice and a drizzle of Sesame […]

The Perfect Plum Chutney

The Perfect Plum Chutney

Plums are in season and the other day I got 2 small cases of the beauties!Apart from eating them to make your tongue red and make faces in the mirror,this is another great idea.This chutney goes well with almost anything – Bread,Dosas,Paranthas,Rotis,and mainly eaten from […]

Sweet and Sour Preserved Cucumbers

Sweet and Sour Preserved Cucumbers

You may call this a Pickle,or a standard Preserve,whatever it is it is lipsmacking!Made in 15 minutes with no labor at all and ready in 24 hours it is the easiest accompaniment to Bread courses of all kinds – Sandwiches,bread and butter,French Toast…the list is […]

Sooji Ka Halwa

Sooji Ka Halwa

There are numerous desserts which go in with Semolina – also called Sooji or Rava in the Indian Sub-Continent – 1. Sooji Ka Halwa – Made in North India 2 Rava Kesari – Made in South India 3. Rava Sheera – Made in Maharashtra and […]

Quesadillas with Baked Beans and Tomato Salsa

Quesadillas with Baked Beans and Tomato Salsa

This is a Mexican Delight.Can be had as a snack,for lunch or dinner or even for an informal party.This dish is signature because of the tangy flavor of the Salsa with the beans as well as the bubbling cheese combined into a Tortilla.A must have […]

Boondi Raita(Soaked Gram Flour Pearls in Seasoned Yogurt)

Boondi Raita(Soaked Gram Flour Pearls in Seasoned Yogurt)

Boondi Raita is the ultimate accompaniment for most Indian Rice dishes as well as Breads.It comprises of Boondi – which are small,crispy Gram Flour Pearls readily available in the market at a reasonable price.You can make Boondi at home as well to add a  Homemade […]

Rasgulla/Roshogulla(Spongy Cheese Balls)

Rasgulla/Roshogulla(Spongy Cheese Balls)

Milk is such an ingredient which is used in varied dishes – sweet or savory and it gives a unique flavor to the dish its added to!Now when we use the central ingredient as milk and transform it into a delicious dessert its all the […]

Besan Ke Laddoo(Garbanzo Bean Flour Sweet Balls)

Besan Ke Laddoo(Garbanzo Bean Flour Sweet Balls)

Besan Ke Laddoo is one of the most sought after sweets in India.When people go to temples they take some sweets for God and this is the trusted favorite of all.Some people include fancy ingredients like Mawa(Khoya) and dry fruit and nuts but I prefer […]

Watermelon and Feta Cheese Salad with Honey and Mint

Watermelon and Feta Cheese Salad with Honey and Mint

When we talk about salads we want to fill our tummy but be loaded with all nutrients.This salad does precisely that.Its loaded with proteins from the Cheese and vital nutrients from the Watermelon.Mint refreshes and Honey revitalizes as its a natural source of sugar.One thing […]

Turai(Tooriya)Mung Ki Dal/Ridge Gourd and Lentils

Turai(Tooriya)Mung Ki Dal/Ridge Gourd and Lentils

India is a country where lentils and vegetables are given their priority in every meal.However it sometimes pays to combine both into a lovely medley which is again very delicious with the 2 main staple foods – Rice and Rotis(Indian Breads).This is a lovely mix […]

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