Yogi Diet – A Sattvic Meal
- 13
- June
- 2018
Unlike nutritionists (who describe their meal as Carbohydrate, protein and fat), Yogis define the food as Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic…based on their effect on the body and soul. Because, the food that we eat not only nourishes the body but also affects our ‘Mind’ and ‘Emotions. That is why in a modern day, A Sattvic diet […]
Madras Mini Meals Thali – Tamil Nadu Special
- 30
- May
- 2018
Tamil Nadu – Hotel Style Mini Lunch Platter offers you a variety of dishes in a small portion. The menu I am sharing today is quite popular in many Hotels in Madras, like Hotel Saravana Bhavan, Hotel Sangeetha etc. The mini meals is the exact portion, an average person could eat on a regular/working day, […]
Kashmiri Thali – Waswan Multi-Course Meal
- 16
- May
- 2018
Wazwan is a multi-course meal in the Kashmiri Muslim tradition and treated with great respect. Its preparation is considered an art. Almost all the dishes are meat-based (lamb, chicken, fish, but never Beef). It is considered a sacrilege to serve any dishes based around pulses or lentils during this feast. The traditional number of courses for […]
Non-Vegetarian Thali – South Indian Style
- 16
- May
- 2018
We Indians are known for our elaborate meals. And, an authentic South Indian lunch menu is a perfect example for it. There is no clear-cut rule…and several servings of dishes to choose from. Since, I have already shared many vegetarian dishes in this blog, its time to update the real food, I mean – “The […]
Happy Valentine’s Day
- 15
- February
- 2018
A delicious cake could be perfect to complete every celebration. But, my valentine’s day celebration began with a cake. Yeah, when my little girl said “We need to bake a Heart Cake” for the occasion! The idea was instantly accepted! Soon, the cake was ready…we decorated it with […]
My Very Own Damn Burger – Desi Style!
- 09
- January
- 2018
First of all ‘Burger’ is not for the faint heart, weak, vegetarian Indians! The very sound of the word Cheese Burger (a.k.a) Ham Burger is so unorthodox to many!! And, of course…we Desis (Indians…the East Indians, I mean) have invented a quite a number of options for ourselves! The meat is carefully replaced with aloo tikkis (potato […]
How To Make Super Soft Chappathis
- 07
- January
- 2018
“There are people in the world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread.” – Mahatma Gandhi The mission today is driven by my desire to make a Perfect flaky, yet Super-soft, Butter free Chappathis. Yes. Once I started nurturing the idea, I slowly got obsessed with it. […]
Kushi’s Kutti Chappathi – My Little Girl’s Creation
- 06
- January
- 2018
You would have seen ‘Recipes For Kids’…but this is A Recipe By A Kid Yes, this is my not so little girl’s dish. Its truly amazing to see a four year old make a perfect round chappathis (better than me). Lol. Recipe Kushi offers help in the kitchen… “Can I roll some chappathis?” When I offer […]
Seeraga Thanneer – Flavored Water
- 06
- January
- 2018
Anything is a recipe for me! There is no such thing as too ordinary or common thing! If it is sensational or felt fanciful (I know…its not a real word, now Grammar Nazis can read it as just — Fancy)…its totally worth blogging! So, I have a cup of warm water for you all, today. […]
The Princess Castle Cake – A Birthday Wish
- 03
- January
- 2018
I remember it like it was yesterday: Waking up early in the morning and rushing to the hospital! And…within few minutes (forty agonizing minutes to be precise) I would meet the person who would change my life forever. And, in a blink of a second…today is the day! Yes, today is my little girl’s fourth […]
