2019-03-04 20:55
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This is a food blog dedicated posthumously to my grandmother and all my family members who were excellent cooks,who left a mark in the minds of whoever tasted their food but passed away before being known to the world as experienced and flawless cooks!
The blog deals with veg as well as eggitarian recipes from India and around the globe!It also contains some successful experiments which I conducted in the kitchen as well as masterpiece recipes by famous Chefs!
2019-02-18 21:11
My friend Sudeep moved to LA a decade ago and has not stopped raving about the delicious food he eats there most explicitly the bacon,Egg and Cheese Sandwich,the fried Chicken and Waffles(fo… Read More
2019-01-07 04:15
“The quintessential human psyche has a tendency to reminisce about halcyon days!But we must remind ourselves daily that our potential is still inchoate,and our best days are still ahea… Read More
2018-12-18 03:37
This time I am bringing out a recipe which is a favourite for me on Christmas especially at dinner when we have friends and family members over a lavishly set table.
The recipe servings h… Read More
2018-12-12 04:19
I love Pineapple and you all must have known this by now as i have Pineapple Kesari, Pineapple Angoori Rasmalai and Pineapple Jamun on the blog. I find the fruit irresistible and wish to exp… Read More
2018-11-06 03:58
Chai or the mandatory evening concoction which is drunk in almost every North Indian home after 4.00pm everyday (and at various other times as wanted by the avid tea drinker) is more than li… Read More
2018-11-05 01:57
While travelling North to Central India by trains normally they cross 3 – 4 States depending on the route and the preference of travel.People like me love to stay inside the trains,loo… Read More
2018-10-08 12:33
An auspicious 9 days are observed in India twice a year,one being in September/October and the other in March/April depending on the days the Lunar Calendar shows the time of arrival of the… Read More
2018-10-07 18:12
Our ancestors cooked their meals in simple ways from the simple ingredients available and lead simple lives which were devoid of any artificialities which we have so much in our lives! It wa… Read More
2018-10-01 01:21
Kidney beans are a favourite in almost every country and in India are made as the quintessential Rajma (my soul food) with rice or paratha or as kebabs.
One fine day (explicitly to say last… Read More
2018-09-18 02:35
Lemon Curd is a delicious and thick cream made with Lemon Juice,egg yolks and butter.It is used as a dip for finger cakes,as a drizzle over pound cakes and as a topping over shortbread bars… Read More
2018-09-16 19:01
I love making Jams and Preserves and when it comes to Marmalades I just LOVE it!Staying at a place where the summers of bright sun and citrus fruit are around the corner,I aspired to make so… Read More
2018-09-15 22:34
For all of us who love to bake,and have baked Christmas Cakes,Christmas goodies,fruit based items,fruit cakes and Christmas puddings,we all know the importance of the “fruit” in… Read More
2018-09-11 01:55
With the advent of Ganesh Chaturthi around the corner it is time for some lovely snacks which are offered to the benevolent Lord!My Grandma used to prepare Ammini Kozakattai which was d… Read More
2018-09-07 01:53
“What’s for tea” squeaked out the voice of Jyoti (my Indian neighbour! I was feeling very tired as I had hiked 10 km a day ago and was feeling the fatigue.I looked at her i… Read More
2018-09-03 16:16
Sindh is one of the four provinces of Pakistan which border the province of Punjab!This recipe is popular there as one of the best breakfasts to be had as they are filled with protein and ta… Read More
2018-08-27 02:14
After being prescribed chicken thrice a week to take care of my protein needs,I have started giving it new dimensions to suit my palate and this version is one of my favourites! Its spicy an… Read More
2018-08-21 02:30
Flatbreads are my favourite and I love the variety you can make with them. The Urad Dal Pitha from Bihar is one such magically woven recipe where lentils and rice come together in a beautifu… Read More
2018-08-18 15:26
There are a few things in this world which are as easy as peeling a Banana, and one of them is making a Smoothie – and that too a delightful one. In this month’s Recipe Swap Chal… Read More
2018-08-06 01:45
It is imperative sometimes that we divert away from the normal and experiment with something different and new which will be good for a change from the mundane!For me its rice as I cannot le… Read More
2018-08-05 20:16
In our endeavour to explore Indian cuisine the Shhhhh Cooking Secretly Challenge group travels States to educate ourselves as well as the public about the vast expanse of culinary tastes in… Read More
2018-07-30 00:09
In the FoodieMonday Bloghop we have Mallika who gives us lovely and adventurous themes!This time Mallika suggested a theme FilmyFoodies which was making any recipe related to your favourite… Read More
2018-07-15 21:30
Ice Tea has been one of the coolest inventions (pun intended) till date in the beverage section of human sampling!Believe me what started off as a live,leafy bush was dried and made into one… Read More
2018-07-08 23:17
Every country has its cuisine and when it comes to India,it is customised according to people’s tastes!So years ago say 1850 AD when the first Chinese settlement was put up in the impe… Read More
2018-07-07 10:34
I love my Greens and I simply love to include them in my various recipes!I love making a mix and match with Dal (lentils) and fresh greens!Spinach is common and so are Fenugreek Leaves and s… Read More
2018-07-05 01:52
Pickles are not relegated to India alone!The West has their share of preserved vegetables and fruits as well as delicious Chutneys,not to mention their array of canned pulps and purees,espec… Read More
2018-06-30 14:40
I love the feel of Kashmiri Cuisine (taking into account that it is one place for which battles have (and are) being fought on international levels and love the way in which the food is cook… Read More
2018-06-25 00:16
Vegetables play a very important part in our life as they give us nutrition,fibre and many kinds of proteins and vitamins.However one crucial aspect of cooking is regulating the amount of oi… Read More
2018-06-18 16:18
There is a continual stress these days to eat light and eat nutritious – more fibre,more protein and more unrefined and natural products with 3 – 4 servings of fruits and vegetab… Read More
2018-06-14 15:01
Having lived in Lucknow for a long time,I always used to enjoy the marriages,receptions and parties we were invited to – maybe more to savour the delicious food and less to show… Read More
2018-06-11 11:23
Eid is almost here and we can expect the great stress on desserts and savouries which would be on the households celebrating this wonderful festival!The FoodieMondayBloghop group decided tha… Read More
2018-06-10 21:21
Khoya/Mawa or let us call it solidified milk is one of the main ingredients of cooking in desserts in India and Pakistan!It is made from whole milk, and in sweet shops,the milk is poured in… Read More
2018-06-07 21:35
I love beans and lentils in any way as they are delicious,healthy and nourishing!I love almost any beans – Kidney beans (rajma),fava beans,chickpeas or black eyed beans (chawli) as the… Read More
2018-06-03 23:28
Staying in India in the Mango season is one of the best things imaginable as initially we get unripe and sour Mangoes for pickles,and then honey ripe and sweet golden Mangoes for satisfying… Read More
2018-05-28 14:52
Leftovers are a big issue for us and we do not want to discard them as we want to use every bit of our money we invested in buying the items!Unless food is stale,rotten or starting to rot,an… Read More
2018-05-24 14:06
I had posted the recipe for the Madurai favourite – Jigarthanda last year where I used Badam Pisin as one of the main ingredients!Just to remind,Badam Pisin is a gum obtained from the… Read More
2018-05-21 01:00
Cakes have always been my favourite and I love that feeling of contentment when I know I have cakes stored in a tin and my tea time is going to be enjoyable!
The sky is the limit when I expe… Read More
2018-05-20 19:28
I mostly keep to myself as far as personal opinions are concerned but when I am stretched too far I cannot help but express it in my own special way!I love and respect my relationships and c… Read More
2018-05-15 20:02
A couple of years back I had published a delicious Christmas post for a cookie – Almond Cookies with a Cherry on Top!Check the post here :
Almond Cookies with a Cherry on Top
Those we… Read More
2018-05-14 01:35
OM GANESHAYA NAMAH!
Lord Ganesh or the Elephant God in India is one of the most revered among all the Gods as His name is chanted at the start os anything new,auspicious or before tests and… Read More
2018-05-10 14:22
In the blazing Indian summer we put the mandatory tea and coffee aside and opt for coolers to soothe our minds and kick our stresses away!I am a person who cannot stand excess heat!I will re… Read More
2018-05-06 12:08
NOTE : I have given this post a twist by writing about the excellent culinary skills of the Iyers when it comes to adaptation of cuisine to their convenience!All words are meant in a light w… Read More
2018-04-30 04:40
I am a coffee addict and I cannot imagine life without this quintessential beverage!This drink has supported me,consoled me,congratulated me,lifted my spirits and has become a part of my exi… Read More
2018-04-29 03:39
Haryana is the free flowing milk State which borders Delhi,the Capital city and state and is rich in farm produce as well as cattle which produce one of the best milk in the country!The Stat… Read More
2018-04-23 04:01
Yogurt or let us call it by the Indian terminology – Curd is one by product of milk which has been prescribed in Ayurveda for centuries!And because it is mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic… Read More
2018-04-20 08:13
Panjiri is one of the Prasad (food offered to Gods and then distributed between the devotees) items which is prepared for Pooja (the Indian prayer sessions),Havan as well as on auspicious da… Read More
2018-04-16 13:54
Coffee is my favourite beverage and I cannot imagine a morning without this elixir!Like all good South Indians,I make the decoction at night and mix it with milk and sugar for a delicious cu… Read More
2018-04-15 11:00
Happy Vishu/Tamil New Year to everyone
“Its 5’o clock wake up” ..the voice of my Grandpa echoed in my dreams as I slept on!It was that kind of sleep which had no negatives… Read More
2018-04-09 05:28
This post is for those who love desserts but want to keep it low on calories and high in taste!A Banana Split is an ice cream based dessert where half sliced whole Bananas are topped with in… Read More
2018-04-02 11:03
We have a vast world of food spread out in front of us!Thanks to the Internet the world has become more compact and Google – the most beloved Search Engine comes to help for almost eve… Read More
2018-03-27 06:00
Khakra is the Gujarati tea time favourite snack.It consists of crispy cooked wheat flour dough over a tawa (griddle).It is toasted to a crispy deliciousness and stored in airtight containers… Read More
2018-03-19 16:38
“Nothing is softer,or more flexible than water,yet nothing can resist it”,says a quote stuck between the trillions of quotes on the “search for anything engine” Googl… Read More
2018-03-18 22:00
This post is dedicated to people who are intolerant to eggs in their daily diet!I have seen people (including bloggers) scoff and see egg,gluten and lactose intolerants in a very negative wa… Read More
2018-03-15 22:41
It gives me the utmost pleasure to post something other than food today!It is about a platform I have been associated with almost 3 years now which has made me grow as a blogger,given me ide… Read More
2018-03-14 09:06
My Pie..as if receiving Divine Light….
I bake pies on order and it has been a good 2 years I have been doing so.But I have not posted any pie recipe on the bog as of yet which is quit… Read More
2018-03-12 03:46
A blogger generally starts their profession by posting recipes taken from cookbooks as well as family favourites over which they have mastery upon.Some of them do post invented recipes which… Read More
2018-03-05 19:10
Seeing the current situation of sedentary life,pollution and adulteration of food items,I have come to a conclusion that apart from the changes in lifestyle and food,I will also change the k… Read More
2018-03-05 08:08
Who loves Cheese like me?I see many hands!The first time I tasted Cheese was in 1992 when Amul rolled out small squares of their cheddar cheese.That had me hooked on to this and I have never… Read More
2018-03-01 10:47
Semolina is a great ingredient invented in the process of grinding wheat to a fine powder!There were stages which were characterised as those where there were mind blowing innovations.The fi… Read More
2018-02-25 18:44
The next Indian festival of importance is Holi which is the festival of colours!It is the celebration of the arrival of spring and the colours represent the myriad flowers,leaves and fruits… Read More
2018-02-21 14:02
We need desserts to brighten up dull days as well as in those times when our mind is troubled or disturbed!My doctor advised me to have a nibble at a piece of chocolate if I was feeling low… Read More
2018-02-19 09:09
Food art is becoming very popular among children.Mothers are concerned about their children not having nutritious and healthy food and often resort to food art to make the plate look attract… Read More
2018-02-17 10:44
I had posted the version of Candied Rose Petals without using eggs a few days before Valentine’s Day to include in my Rose Flavoured Nankhatai!I had also mentioned of making Candied Pe… Read More
2018-02-14 15:33
The market is flooded with spring produce and one of them is a favourite of mine – Garlic Chives.Of all the alliums in existence I love Garlic the most.A few may disagree with me as th… Read More
2018-02-12 16:20
I had posted the recipe of Nankhatai a couple of years back.That was a plain,Cardamon flavoured recipe with a delicious melt in the mouth texture.This is a new and innovative recipe which re… Read More
2018-02-12 12:29
With Valentine’s Day around the corner the demand for Red Roses increases by the day.It is a good idea to preserve Rose Petals and use them in your special treats you make for your Val… Read More
2018-02-07 14:04
Colocasia or let us call it by the Indian term “Arbi” is a starchy but delicious root vegetable in the world of food.It is at most used as a stir fry,dry subzi,in curries which a… Read More
2018-02-05 04:05
The Romantic month of February is here and the hearts,beats and declarations increase at this time!Those who have had memorable experiences on this day remember them and make it a point to r… Read More
2018-02-01 07:51
Khandvi is one of the best known Gujarati snack items on the Indian plate!It consists of Gram Flour/Garbanzo Bean Flour/Besan which is cooked to a paste,spread out thinly and rolled up.I gav… Read More
2018-01-31 08:13
My blog will not be complete without posting gems from such parts of India which are hardly ever mentioned.Chhattisgarh is a State located in the centre east of the country.It borders the st… Read More
2018-01-29 09:43
Himachal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful States of India!The State is mountainous with beautiful valleys and waterfalls,flower filled sweet smelling meadows and nipping cold in the wint… Read More
2018-01-22 08:40
There is a new dessert which has been invented recently called the “Bark”!
Bark literally means the dried up covering of a tree trunk broken into random pieces!This recipe has ma… Read More
2018-01-12 10:34
With the frosty January on the calendar the mind stops to ponder on the climatic conditions everywhere in the world!At some places it is as hot as a furnace while some parts of the world are… Read More
2018-01-08 11:44
When the new year kick starts in India,people eagerly wait for Sankranti or let us type the correct terminology – Makar Sankranti! This is celebrated all throughout India as various fe… Read More
2018-01-03 09:52
The Cuisine of Bihar is rich and resplendent with spices,sweet,mild and bitter flavours which combine marvellously with main course accompaniments like Rice and Roti!This recipe is extremely… Read More
2018-01-01 10:54
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
My first post in 2018
Rabri in North India is thickened and sweetened milk which is generally had as an accompaniment with other desserts like Jalebi,Malpua or Gulab Jamun.Mi… Read More
2017-12-30 07:42
MY LAST POST IN YEAR 2017
This is both a Winter Soup as well as a great Christmas Dinner option!It contains a whole lot of healthy nutrients,plus warming agents and lip smacking goodness of… Read More
2017-12-25 00:35
Merry Christmas Folks!
A couple of years ago I posted the recipe for Traditional Christmas Cake which was widely appreciated and many people tried the cake out with spectacular results &ndas&hell…Read More
2017-12-18 09:56
This post introduces Champagne into party beverage choices and I have written this post keeping non alcohol options in view.I had this in Canada when I was invited to a Christmas Party… Read More
2017-12-15 10:13
There is a passion to make Christmas treats in me and I went a step further by including chocolate as a prime ingredient in a cake that uses the macerated Christmas fruits as well.The Rum in… Read More
2017-12-12 13:44
Kashmir is the most beautiful State of India and has a cuisine which is set apart from the rest of the country.They make use of ingredients which provide warmth as most of the time the place… Read More
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