Hoppin’ John (American Black Eyed Peas and Rice)
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble I have always been curious about traditions around the world esp. the food (duh!). While I am content following my own ( trust me, that takes so much energy by itself),...
View ArticleDesi Ghee (Indian Clarified Butter)
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble Over the last few years, my exposure to the food industry has made me aware of the food I consume. Various food blogs have also helped to enlighten me with what is...
View ArticleSpongy Eggless Pancakes
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble Eggless Pancakes are not as welcomed in my home as its egg filled counterpart. And only ‘cos my husband relies heavily on eggs for his protein intake. I am neutral to...
View ArticleRoasted Jalapeno Soup
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble I love soup. I can have it as a main course (with some bread). I can be happy with just that. I can live on it for days together and be happy. So, trust me to get...
View ArticlePanchratna Dal with Radish Greens
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble Lentils, why legumes in general, form an integral part in an Indian menu. So its no surprise to find a large repertoire of recipes with lentils in such a kitchen....
View ArticleRoasted Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble Our most favorite way to enjoy broccoli is by roasting it. My little one and me especially enjoy munching on it even during our evening snack time. I started roasting...
View ArticleCoconut Chutney (for Idli, Dosa)
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble A South Indian can never have enough recipes for Coconut chutney. Or for that matter Tomato Chutney and Onion Chutney . Why even Tama…..OK OK! You get the point. We...
View ArticleVegetable Dosa Waffles
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble The chances of finding some homemade Dosa batter /Idli batter in the fridge, when you visit a South Indian’s kitchen is about 99.99%. Well, I belong in the remaining...
View ArticleMixed Bell Pepper Mac and Cheese
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble You know the problem with being a food blogger? Or say a cooking enthusiast? I will tell you. The family members of such a person can’t recognize a special dish from a...
View ArticleFried Macaroni and Cheese balls (using leftovers)
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble One thing that the dudes in my house absolutely love is a baked, crispy mac and cheese. The last experiment of Mixed Bell Pepper Macaroni and Cheese was a huge hit. So...
View ArticleEgg Dosa with Quinoa
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble Breakfast is an important meal in our house. My other half is especially particular about his protein and hence I rely on eggs heavily (and few minimal other options)...
View ArticleBaingan Bhartha (Mashed Smoked Eggplant)
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble My family loves Baingan Bhartha. In fact eggplant equals to only 3 dishes in my husbands palate. Stuffed Indian brinjals, Bagara Baingan and Baingan Bhartha. If I try...
View ArticlePerfect Homemade Popcorn (stovetop)
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble There are few things as enticing as watching a movie with popcorn. At least for me, popcorn completes the experience. Though not much of a movie buff (I am not much of...
View ArticleEgg, Onion and Yogurt Curry
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble Since we are vegetarians, there are very few protein rich sources. My husband hence prefers Eggs for its protein content. You might have noticed that inspite of making...
View ArticleWatermelon Breeze (w/ Coconut Water)
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble Summer can be extremely uncomfortable, especially in places like India. That is when nature’s gifts come to our rescue. Watermelon and Coconut water are a boon during...
View ArticleMexican Fajitas w/ Seitan
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble Cooking for my protein hungry husband is quite a daunting task for me, every single day. To combine variety, flavor and health factor where there is a perfect balance...
View ArticleCherry Coconut Lemonade
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble We recently came back from our farm picking session with 6 -lb cherries. These were so deliciously sweet and to pop them into our mouth as and when we passed our...
View ArticleIndian Keema Sloppy Joes (w/ Seitan)
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble In my quest for protein from Vegetarian sources, I try loads of experiments. Some on my own and few others thanks to online sources and cookbooks. There are some...
View ArticleTurmeric and Peppercorn Rice
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble We all need quick and simple recipes in our lives. Lack of time, energy, budget or all of them together warrant such recipes that provide incentive to cook and make...
View ArticleArisi Murukku ( Rice Flour Butter Chakli)
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble If you have boys in the house, you know the importance of having munchies in your pantry. Actually coming to think of it, my mom had only girls but still needed to have...
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