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No Oil Mattar Paneer (Low fat)
Fresh green peas and soft home made paneer (Indian cottage cheese) adorn this rich and succulent Onion Tomato sauce made without Oil. This could become your goto Mattar Paneer Recipe -
Chocolate Cake Recipe
It has become a family tradition to bake this moist and decadent chocolate cake on our wedding anniversary. It is so easy to make yet tastes out of the world that your family and guest go gaga over it. This is a foolproof recipe that will come in hand during parties and special occasions. -
Tomato Pachadi – A zesty regional fare
Zesty Tomato Pickle from the state of Andhra pradesh known for its pickles and biriyani. It is a perfect companion with Steamed Rice, Idlis and Dosa and has a decent shelf life. A must have dip when you are pressed for time -
Tiffin Sambar Powder
Make fresh aromatic Tiffin Sambar Powder (Hotel Style) in less than 30 minutes . The fragrance of Sambar wafting from the kitchen will definitely kick you out of the bed. It pairs well with Idlis and Dosas and a perfect candidate to make Sambar Vada and Saravana Bhavan style mini ghee idly. -
How to clean Vazhaipoo (Banana blossoms)
Easy to follow step by Step illustration to clean vazhaipoo/banana blossom. -
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies (Eggless)
Before writing a post, I always think what I should share with you. This time I wanted to vent out my frustrations about my inabilities to keep this blog alive. I know I have been doing this again and again. And I can’t be more angry with myself for not writing to you often. This [...] -
Madras Shrimp Masala
“Friends are born, not made”. Blogging has helped me to meet some nicest people from different cultures across the globe. One such friend is Kankana of Sunshine & Smile. Today I take pleasure in writing this guest post for her while she is enjoying her vacation in India with her family and friends. We both [...] -
Eggless Brownies – Bridal Shower for Nithya of 4th Sense Cooking
The days between engagement and marriage are always special. Bride wears a new look as soon as the wedding is announced. Her cheek resembles a rosy apple most of the times from all the teasing from her family and friends. And she blushes to the fullest dreaming about the man of her life. Skyrocketing telephone [...] -
Our Munchkin has arrived :)
We have been blessed with a baby girl -
Aloo Gobhi Tart | Guest post for Sala Kannan of Veggie Belly
You need inspiration and then some motivation to pursue a task. When it comes to blogging I draw the inspiration from bloggers like Sala of Veggie Belly. Her eye candy pics, storytelling and her love for traveling makes me feel connected with her though I don’t know her personally. But that is what a good [...]
Desi Diet
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Madras Shrimp Masala
“Friends are born, not made”. Blogging has helped me to meet some nicest people from different cultures across the globe. One such friend is Kankana of Sunshine & Smile. Today I take pleasure in writing this guest post for her while she is enjoying her vacation in India with her family and friends. We both [...] -
Lamb Chinthamani
An authentic and finger-licking good Kongunadu Mutton recipe with just 3 ingredients. -
Cherry Rasam (South Indian Hot and Sour Soup)
After a day long work and an hour drive it feels good to be home and spend some time with myself while waiting for the husband to return. As soon as I step in I rush to the kitchen to feed my growling stomach. I make a glass of milk and ransack the refrigerator and [...] -
Ajji’s (Grandma’s) Chicken Soup
Simple and easy to make Chicken Soup from my grandmother's kitchen. This is a recipe for all ages. -
Cucumber Raitha | Cucumber Yogurt Dip
Summer has officially began. But the Sun god has covered up herself behind the heaviest of grey clouds. Still I am glad that it is SUMMER and the temperature has soared up. Okay unlike last year I won’t complain about the heat because I had enough this winter. Back in India, I used to eagerly [...] -
Muli Paneer Paratha Recipe | Indian Flat bread
Make this protein rich Muli Paneer Paratha with the goodness of radish, paneer and Indian spices. It makes a balanced meal for your family. Serve it with Raitha/Pickle or Dhal. -
Mango Lassi Recipe (Low fat) | Indian Drinks
Mango lassi is one of the most popular Indian drink made from fresh mangoes/mango puree and yogurt. You can't really go wrong with this recipe. -
Venthiya Keerai Kara Kuzhambu Recipe (Spicy Fenugreek leaves Curry)
Kara Kuzhambu is a lip-smacking South Indian Curry. It is full of flavors that explode in your mouth as soon as you have the first bite. You can't just stop drooling at this. -
Tandoori Chicken Recipe (Without a Tandoor Oven)
(foodgawked) Vasanth & I hardly went out for a date before our wedding. So I don’t have any pre-wedding memories. But I still remember the first time we went to a restaurant and what he ordered. It is 3+ years now and still he orders the same food whenever we visit an Indian restaurant. His [...] -
Avocado Fries (Oven Baked Oil Free)
My pantry is loaded with healthy ingredients since I went on South Beach Diet 3 months ago. This lifestyle change has helped me to lose 20 pounds in less than 3 months, to be precise in 2 months. Last 1 month was little crazy for me and I couldn’t follow the diet to the dot. [...]
