2018-01-10 07:13
Chilli bun is yet another innovation from my kitchen. It is a savoury snack that you can try when you wish to make something unique and different. For making Chilli buns, we make mini buns f… Read More
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2018-01-04 10:52
Lentils are rich sources of proteins and they are the comfort food for most Indian families. At home too we prepare at least one dish with lentils everyday. Toor dal, masoor dal, moong dal a… Read More
2018-01-01 07:05
Hi Friends… Wish you a very happy new year 2018.2017 has come to an end and the year 2018 has just begun. As we embark on the new year, I thought sharing a quick and easy recipe of mi… Read More
2017-12-25 16:36
I like baking and have shared several recipes of cakes, pizzas and cookies in my blog. However, I had never baked Pav bun before and this is my first attempt at making Pav bun at home. The P… Read More
2017-12-19 06:48
Image courtesyTravelling is a rejuvenating and exciting experience. And when you have a little one for company, this experience becomes all the more beautiful. But travelling with a new born… Read More
2017-12-18 06:18
Rasam is one of the most favoured curry in Tamil Nadu. It is a tangy curry made with tamarind with a hint of spices and onions. Today’s recipe is of a tangy Tomato Pepper rasam that we… Read More
2017-12-11 11:29
The health benefits of spinach are plenty and hence it is often recommended to include spinach in our diet. Spinach is a rich source of Vitamin A, folic acid, iron and calcium and eating it… Read More
2017-12-04 17:26
Black pepper mutton gravy is a simple and easy to make mutton gravy that is spicy, flavourful and delicious. The dominance of black pepper is felt in very spoon of the gravy and you could fe… Read More
2017-11-30 14:31
Ande ka khaara seviyan or Egg vermicelli is a quick and delicious breakfast/ brunch dish that gets cooked in less than 15 minutes. It is an ideal breakfast dish when you are short of time an… Read More
2017-11-26 10:27
Sooji/ rava / semolina is widely used in Indian cooking for cooking a variety of dishes. From sweets to savoury, it is used to make several delicacies. Today, in this post I am sharing some… Read More
2017-11-22 07:21
Online shopping has come as a boon for the new age Indians who are always in a hurry, short of time and wish to purchase from a large collection without any hassles of travelling and bargain… Read More
2017-11-20 08:55
Soya chunks are rich sources of protein and once in a while we make something with soya chunks at home. I have already shared a couple of recipes made with soya chunks like Soya chunks… Read More
2017-11-17 06:25
You must have been surprised looking at the name of the recipe that I am going to share with you today. I have called it All-in-one muffins because; it has chicken, spinach, eggs, wheat brea… Read More
2017-11-13 08:10
Semolina and milk barfi is a delicious and easy to make sweet that can be served during festivals or on special occasions. It looks great, tastes great and the best part is that it gets done… Read More
2017-11-10 12:13
Stitching a money purse at home is very simple and easy. What more sewing a money purse at home gives you the satisfaction of making something yourselves and also gives you the choice of fab… Read More
2017-11-03 19:36
Boiled egg pepper fry is a quick and delicious side dish that you can serve with Biryani or Fried rice. It is a perfect side dish to turn to on those occasions when you are running out of ti… Read More
2017-11-03 18:48
Biryani is one of the most sought after rice delicacies in India and the world. It is so flavourful and delicious that it is made at least once a week in my home. I have shared several diffe… Read More
2017-11-01 08:28
Biryani is one of the most sought after Indian rice delicacy across the world. It’s taste, aroma, flavour and spices are so good that makes it everyone’s favourite. Depending on… Read More
2017-10-27 11:22
Sunita had a bad day at office. What with juggling home, office and a naughty kid, she already had her hands full. And now her favourite companion, with whom she paid her monthly bills, shop… Read More
2017-10-25 16:35
SourceIndia is one of the fastest developing countries in the world. It has achieved excellence in several sectors like nuclear power, industry, manufacturing, medicine, etc. Everyday new di… Read More
2017-10-22 11:34
Dahi badey is a delicious and popular snack and street food made with gram flour (besan) and curd. It is made differently in various states across India. Dahi badey is a popular snack at my… Read More
2017-10-17 06:24
Cakes are my favourite. Be it, chocolate cake, plain vanilla cake or dense carrot cake, I like them all. And just like me, my readers are also a great fan of cakes as I get plenty of hits in… Read More
2017-10-12 06:22
Finger millets or ragi are healthy and fibre rich grains which are very good for the body. Health experts often recommend the use of Finger Millets for breakfast almost everyday. We too have… Read More
2017-10-07 07:14
Ladies finger is one of my most favourite vegetables. I like all recipes that have Ladies finger in them and this Ladies finger stir fry (Vendakkai/Bhendi poriyal) is a quick, delicious and… Read More
2017-10-02 11:24
Minced meat or kheema is boneless mutton cut into very small pieces. It can be used to cook a variety of dishes like samosas, gravy, parathas, fritters, etc. In this post, I have shared a co… Read More
2017-09-27 05:55
Palazzo pants are one of the most stylish and comfortable pants. They go well with short tops, t-shirts and also with kameez or kurtis. In this post, I am going to share a tutorial on how to… Read More
2017-09-22 16:36
SourcePollution is the presence of contaminants in the environment which causes an adverse change. Pollution is a long standing problem facing our country and the world. Environmental scient… Read More
2017-09-18 08:52
Image sourceHealth is the most important aspect of life. Being healthy and fit is itself a blessing which helps us to live our life to the fullest. Money and other luxuries of the world can… Read More
2017-09-17 11:26
Andhra cuisine is known for its spicy and delicious taste and this curry Andhra mutton curry is no different. It is spicy, full of flavours and a great curry you can turn to when you wish to… Read More
2017-09-13 12:40
I like doing crafts and DIY at home as they are a great stress busters and bring out my creativity. This time for her school exercise, my 3 and half year old daughter was given two printouts… Read More
2017-09-08 11:45
This is a quick and delicious snack recipe made with very few ingredients. Nut and gems bread pops is an ideal snack you can make for parties and special occasions. You can also serve this i… Read More
2017-08-31 11:23
Mutton or Goat meat/ Lamb meat is commonly used in Indian cooking. From Biryani to gravies to soups, it adds flavour and taste to every dish it goes into and is also considered to provide st… Read More
2017-08-27 16:11
I made this sewing organizer a few days back to keep all my sewing essentials. Here I have made several sections to accommodate various things like scissors, threads, thread remover, needle… Read More
2017-08-24 06:23
Moong dal khichdi is a healthy, nutritious and comfort food that is often served for lunch with Toor dal sambar, Chicken Khurma/ Korma or barbooth. At home we usually serve Moong dal Khichdi… Read More
2017-08-21 11:58
I first came across this dish in chef Sanjeev Kapoor's cookery book. From that time, I have made this pulao several times with some changes to suit our taste. Every time the pulao comes out… Read More
2017-08-16 11:47
There are several types of sleeves which can be added to a top, kameez, kurti, blouse, etc. Here I am sharing some basic types of sleeves patterns along with their construction and method. N… Read More
2017-08-10 11:28
Fish is a rich source of proteins and Omega 3 fatty acids which are very good for the body. It is low in fat and is also rich in calcium and minerals. Hence it is recommended over othe… Read More
2017-08-04 15:22
Vegetables and cheese stuffed egg dip sandwich is a quick, nutritious and filling recipe of sandwich which is ideal for your kids lunch box. Here a filling is made with vegetables and cheese… Read More
2017-07-30 07:07
Sutriyan is a special delicacy often prepared in Ambur. It is a main dish that does not need any accompaniments or side dishes. It differs from the Hyderabadi Sutriyan which is made with cha… Read More
2017-07-26 07:42
Barbooth or barboot is a traditional tomato based curry recipe that is often prepared in the north arcot district of Tamil Nadu and is served with moong dal khichdi. The combination of khich… Read More
2017-07-24 16:39
Tomato rice is a delicious and flavourful rice that you can easily prepare and pack for lunch. It needs very few ingredients and gets done in just about 15 minutes. I pressure cook the rice… Read More
2017-07-16 19:41
I often make breakfast muffins often at home as they are easy to make, look colourful and are also healthy. Sharing this super easy recipe here. Do try them out and I am sure you will like i… Read More
2017-07-14 17:29
Cookies are a great tea time snacks. I have shared several recipes of cookies and biscuits in my blog like mini butter cookies, whole wheat cookies,chocolate cookies, chocolate chip biscuits… Read More
2017-07-13 13:14
“Once in a blue moon”, “Looking for greener pastures”, “Grey market”, “Black Comedy”, “Caught red- handed” and “White-collar… Read More
2017-07-09 12:54
This is a quick and easy recipe of sandwich made with cheese and maggi noodles. Kids love cheese and maggi noodles and hence they just cannot say no to this delicious sandwich. Serve this wi… Read More
2017-07-05 18:12
Headbands in vibrant colours are great accessories that add look and style to any outfit. Here I am sharing a step by step tutorial on how to make a headband. You do not need a sewing machin… Read More
2017-07-01 11:36
Ragi laddoos are healthy and delicious sweets that you can make during the festive season. They are really easy to prepare and need very few ingredients. These ragi laddoos can be cooked in… Read More
2017-06-25 19:14
Eid Mubarak to all my friends and readers!The holy month of Ramadan has bidden adieu and it is time for celebrations. Eid-ul-Fitr is the time where we share pleasantries, sweets and happines… Read More
2017-06-21 08:01
The holy month of Ramadan is going on and a variety of dishes are prepared for iftar which are a blend of some healthy, some calorie rich along with fruits, milkshakes and sherbets. I mostly… Read More
2017-06-19 11:32
Chicken kabab masala or chicken masala fry is one of my favourite chicken sidedishes. I have been relishing this delicacy since childhood as my mother is an expert in making this dish. Spicy… Read More
2017-06-17 06:23
Art and paintings always have a wonderful connect with people. A painting by an artist has an underwritten message, a plethora of emotions and feelings which instantly attract viewers to it… Read More
2017-06-15 09:59
Custard is the first sweet that comes to my mind when I get a sudden call from relatives visiting my home in an hour. The really good thing of making custard is that it gets done in just abo… Read More
2017-06-13 11:26
Paneer dishes are loved and relished by everyone as they are healthy and delicious. I have shared posts on how to make paneer at home and a collection of delicious paneer recipes and in this… Read More
2017-06-11 07:53
Kheema omelette is a delicious and flavourful dish that is perfect for iftar. I prepare a spicy kheema filling (recipe given here) and use it to make kheema samosa and kheema omelette… Read More
2017-06-07 11:25
Chinese cuisine is one of my favourite cuisines and I often cook Chinese food at home. Chinese fried rice, chicken manchurian, kung pao chicken, chilli gobi, and gobi manchurian are some of… Read More
2017-06-02 18:33
Salads are delicious, refreshing and the most easiest and nutritive way of eating vegetables and fruits. This time I made a salad with a twist. I marinated the paneer, grilled it in a pan an… Read More
2017-05-31 14:32
Walnuts are known for their innumerable health benefits. They are a good source of omega 3 fatty acids, protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. Walnuts help in weight loss and… Read More
2017-05-25 19:03
The holy month of Ramadan is just a few days away and the time of fasting and praying is about to begin. So in this post, I am going to share an exhaustive collection of recipes that are ea… Read More
2017-05-22 12:25
Have you felt those sudden hunger pangs in the evening and checked out your kitchen to find nothing. Have you then felt lazy or tired to cook something. Then you are in the right place. In t… Read More
2017-05-16 18:42
Craft making, renovating and upcycling things at home are a great stress buster and the good thing about it is that you can also involve your children in it. It helps bring out yours and you… Read More
2017-05-12 11:34
Summer has just arrived and its time of the year to bring in those vibrant and colourful cotton frocks. Frocks are an ideal dress for girls to wear during summers as they are roomy, com… Read More
2017-05-08 17:08
“Muslims who helped build India” is a special book conceived by M. Rafeeque Ahmed (who is a Padma Shri award winner and Chairman of Farida Group) and brought to shape by Nishraj… Read More
2017-05-05 06:48
This is yet another nutritious and flavorful lunch box recipe from Amina Creations. Sweet corn and egg rice will surely tickle your taste buds as it has the wonderful flavor and texture of b… Read More
2017-05-02 18:28
A long frock is a frock that has frock length till the ankle or a few inches below the ankle. This is an ideal dress for kids to wear during summers as they are roomy, comfortable and allow… Read More
2017-04-28 12:48
This is an innovative stir fry recipe made with maggi noodles and small brinjals. You can serve this with chapathi, make rolls with it or even serve it as it is as a snack. Ingredients1 magg… Read More
2017-04-22 19:29
Salwar Kameez is one of the most commonly worn dress in India. I have already shared the method of cutting and stitching a salwar and kameez in my earlier posts and in this post, I am going… Read More
2017-04-18 17:38
SourceThe world has become a global village where technology has shortened distances, simplified life and brought people closer to each other. In this scenario India is fast receiving the wo… Read More
2017-04-15 19:12
Carrot cakes are very popular as they are soft, moist and have those bits of carrots in between. I have baked sponge cakes, chocolate cakes, black forest cakes, orange cakes and also eggless… Read More
2017-04-10 11:20
A full flare umbrella skirt is a skirt which opens into a full circle when you spin. It is usually stitched with thin, soft and light weight fabrics as it has volume. A full flare umbrella c… Read More
2017-04-03 17:27
I like doing DIY crafts as it gives me the option of making a thing according to my preference, likes and requirements. This bangle stand was long overdue and one fine afternoon, I made this… Read More
2017-03-27 10:56
Goat spleen or Tilli (hindi) or Manneral (Tamil) is known for its health benefits and hence is often used in Indian cooking. It helps in increasing haemoglobin and hence is also recommended… Read More
2017-03-20 11:09
Half flare Umbrella style skirts and anarkalis are in vogue now. Not only are they attractive but also comfortable to wear and less bulky compared to full umbrella style dresses. In this tut… Read More
2017-03-14 10:50
Kofta curry is one of my favourite curries and I usually prepare chicken kofta curry and mutton kofta curry at home. This time since we had some vegetarian guests vising… Read More
2017-03-08 09:17
Image sourceChildhood is the most wonderful phase of life. The innocence, the heat rending laughter and the simple questions that children ask light up our lives. We parents again get a chan… Read More
2017-03-06 11:25
Embroidery designs with moti, chamki and stones always remain in fashion as they are quintessential for stitching festive and wedding special lehenga cholis, salwar suits, anarkalis an… Read More
2017-02-27 11:41
This is yet another delicious recipe using pasta. Of late, I have been making pasta dishes at home as they are quick, delicious and easy to make. Sweet corn and cheese pasta is just a perfec… Read More
2017-02-21 17:27
I love reading books. They are a breather of fresh air and transfer us to a whole new and different world- enchanting, educating and relaxing us in return. Books have that charm and beauty t… Read More
2017-02-20 11:07
I made this frock for my 3 year old daughter. This frock is cut in umbrella style/ half flare and has puff sleeves. I have used a shimmering net material along with a cotton lining to… Read More
2017-02-13 11:04
Strawberries are one of my favourite fruits and I often use them in my desserts to add taste and colour. Strawberry kheer is one such dessert. Just the addition of strawberries to a kheer ta… Read More
2017-02-05 19:25
Pajama pants are one of the most comfortable pants that are ideal to wear at night. They are usually made of soft cotton or jersey fabrics. The construction and method of stitching a pajama… Read More
2017-01-31 12:58
Mutton liver is highly nutritious and is a rich source of proteins, vitamins and iron. Mutton liver has often been used in Indian cooking for its health benefits and India's mutton liver p… Read More
2017-01-23 19:40
I had shared 14 different savoury recipes made with eggs in my earlier post and this post is dedicated to egg based sweet and dessert recipes. You can click on the links to get the recipes.E… Read More
2017-01-16 19:42
Trifle pudding is a delicious dessert made by layering sponge cake with fruits and custard. It is best served chilled and is an ideally served after dinner. I have used bananas and cherries… Read More
2017-01-10 18:55
Egg is a versatile food that is widely used in cooking a variety of dishes both sweet and savoury. Hence it is considered as a convenience food by many. It is loaded with proteins and is als… Read More
2017-01-04 12:04
This is a quick breakfast dish made with idlis. I have shared recipes of mini sambar idli and idli manchurian in my earlier posts and today I am sharing the recipe of pepper idli. It is qu… Read More
2016-12-28 10:16
The year 2016 is going to bid adieu and a new year is about to begin. So here's wishing all my readers a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year with a collection of 25+ cake, cookies an… Read More
2016-12-21 19:25
Chaats have a perfect blend of spiciness, tanginess, salt, crunchiness and taste all in one bite which makes it a very popular and a much desired food for many. Chaats are my favouri… Read More
2016-12-15 18:33
Rice is an essential food item and a variety of recipes are made with rice. From pulaos to biryani, khichdi to kheer - rice forms an integral part of Indian cuisine. We can make rotis, one p… Read More
2016-12-09 19:07
Gulgule is a delicious and easy to make traditional sweet that we often prepare at home. The recipe I am sharing today is my mother-in-law's who is an expert in making it. You can also make… Read More
2016-12-04 11:45
I often experiment in the kitchen as I like to make new dishes. This gravy is one of those that I tried at home recently. The wonderful flavour and aroma of curry leaves along with mint, cor… Read More
2016-11-29 05:56
Pesarattu also called upma pesarattu is a very popular dosa variety from Andhra Pradesh. This dosa differs from the regular dosa as it is made using whole green gram and is often served with… Read More
2016-11-21 19:44
Bread is one of my most favourite food items. And I often try out various recipes with bread as a main ingredient. Today I am sharing best 8 bread recipes from this blog which would make you… Read More
2016-11-16 13:13
White chicken gravy is a delicious and flavourful gravy made with curd and white pepper powder. It is a quick to make gravy and goes well with chapathi, naan, pulao or any other rice variety… Read More
2016-11-09 19:56
Are you looking to give a new cover to your smartphone? And tired of using the same types of back panels, flip covers, etc. Then this post is for you... Here I am going to share a simple met… Read More
2016-11-04 13:31
Manchurian style gravies using cauliflower, chicken and paneer are very popular and taste great with naan, fried rice and noodles. Today’s recipe is a Manchurian recipe with a twist! I… Read More
2016-10-29 06:34
Chole masala or Punjabi chana masala is a very popular chickpea dish that tastes great with roti, chapathi or naan. It is a delicious and flavourful dish made by cooking chickpeas in a gra… Read More
2016-10-22 20:18
Muthanjan is a delicious sweet made with milk, basmati rice and condensed milk. It is often made during festivals and special occasions and is also served during Muslim weddings. Today I am… Read More
2016-10-16 19:14
We often wish to stitch customized pillow covers using various fabrics and patterns but often drop the idea thinking that it is difficult and time consuming. In reality it is not. You can st… Read More
2016-10-12 12:47
This is a simple and delicious recipe of fish curry using very few ingredients. The dish gets done in just about 15 minutes and can be served with rice and appam/ pappad. Ingredients8 sli… Read More
2016-10-07 11:10
Life is a never ending chain of events with new happenings every day. We meet new people, experience happiness, sadness, worry, etc. and continue with our life with a prospect of a good day… Read More
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