Overnight Oats – Breakfast On The Go
- 16
- April
- 2023
Breakfast is one thing that I deal with my non-dominant hand! I either skip it altogether or just settle with any left-overs! I have been planning to put it on the priority tabs for years! Each time, when I make myself aware of the benefits of eating a good breakfast; I make a huge: checklist […]
Flax Seed Podi
- 19
- February
- 2023
Ingredients 1 cup black urid dal 1 cup flax seeds 10-15 dry red chilies 5 twigs curry leaves 2 Tsp peppercorn 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp asafoetida Method Dry toast all the above mentioned ingredients, each separately and blend them together! Now, serve this enriched podi along with sesame oil for steamed idly or […]
Amla Chyawanprash – A Traditional Indian Bioactive Supplement
- 19
- February
- 2023
Other Names Amla Jam. Nellikai Lekiyam. I am more than Happy to present this long lost traditional recipe from a very authentic source, today. Yeah…this is a generous contribution from my Train-Friend – Sandhya. During my recent vacation (to India/motherland), I had a chance for a train ride! And, out paths met! Guess what? A […]
Curried Brussel Sprouts – Desi Style Sabzi
- 19
- February
- 2023
Why it is so much fun to cook with kids? Because that’s the only way to make them eat.:) Ingredients 1 bag brussels sprouts salt to taste 1 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/4 cup olive oil Method Heat oil in a large wok. Add halved brussel sprouts and salt to it. Cover and […]
Bursting Rainbow Scrambled Eggs
- 16
- January
- 2023
Mixed Vegetables Scrambled Eggs Ingredients Eggs 4-6, well-beaten Baby spinach, handful Bell Peppers (red, yellow and orange), sliced Button Mushrooms – halved Red onions – cubed Green chilies – 3, sliced Tomato -1, diced Salt to taste Pepper – a pinch or so Butter a cube or more Method Bring a pan to heat, melt […]
Mermazing Mermaid Cake – A Dream In Colors!
- 03
- January
- 2023
To our little Mermaid, “Be a Mermaid: Swim fast, Wear a crown, Dream BIG and Dive deep for the Treasure you seek”. There is nothing more beautiful, enchanting and relaxing…than the life of a mermaid! Mermaids are basically the unicorns of the ocean! Even if you’re a practical person, you cannot just discredit the mermaids […]
Fish Fry – Simple Pleasures
- 20
- November
- 2022
Can a simple fried fish can elevate your mood. Yes, it can…in my opinion. Its not that complicated, fresh fish (skin-on, bone-in fillets), hint of salt and chili powder, dash of turmeric and tamarind pulp…and a good quality coconut oil for frying. To garnish, I chose…a spring of curry leaves. Viola that’s my magic. On […]
A Thousand Food Choice & Yet, Biriyani It Is!
- 20
- November
- 2022
I heard that we make a thousand food choice a day. But, I can certainly say…thousands (say Millions) of them, make this one decision almost everyday – Biriyani. Yeah, I am not exaggerating. The food that we (Desis) don’t give up that easily. Cook it, Eat it, Repeat. Order it, Eat it, Repeat. Do you […]
Fish Platter – The Taste Of Ocean
- 20
- November
- 2022
Seafood platter is one of my favorite party idea. It has been successful in pleasing the crowd! With little planning and effort, one can make a memorable gathering. When most of us are gravitating towards Biriyanis and Naan bread, its kind of tread setter! I thrive to stand out from the crowd…by simply choosing the […]
Khushi’s Favorite Lunch – Desi Meals
- 20
- November
- 2022
