Vermicelli Upma Vermicelli Upma a popular south indian breakfast and north Indian appetizer/snack.Loaded with vegetables and tempered with kadi patta / curry leaves and mustard seeds is a light but filling snack. Also know as Semiya Upma, is a adaptation form the popular south indian breakfast recipe of Upma. Upma traditionally made from semolina and…
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Instant Jamun Pickle/ Indian blackberry Pickle/Black Plum
Instant Jamun Pickle or instant Indian blackberry Pickle is a sweet and tart pickle which will leave its aftertaste on your palette for a long time. Jamuns leaves an astringent flavor at the end of the bite.This pickle recipe makes the aftertaste a bit mild and adds the sweet and sour zing to it….
Kids Tiffin Ideas- Ready in 20 Minutes
This has to be my favorite post. After all, the only reason i ventured into serious cooking is for my kids .Am a very protective Mom as far as the Food and its health quotient is concerned.And that drives me to find new options for them to enjoy their tiffin and provide them full nutrition at the same time. Its not that we do not eat things like pasta, pizza,noodles etc. But we have segregated our days .We do Healthy weekdays and Fun Weekends.And since my son has two breaks i also have to make it a filling one. Presenting…
Mushroom and Baby corn Poha/Flattened Rice
Poha or popularly know as Flattened rice is popular dish in the North of India. Breakfast for some and evening snack for others.A perfect company for Tea and for few it takes new avatars as a party snack.I have tried many recipes with this wonder ingredient and you may like my Poha Broccoli Idli which has got crazy views on my blog here: Poha Broccoli Idli. I keep trying out recipes for my little ones.My Daughter just started school and she needs a healthy snack for Tiffin .She loves Poha,but i wanted to make it healthier and more nutritious for…
Kids Tiffin Ideas
KIDS SPECIAL TODAY-Tiffin Ideas Do you also face THE toughest question in your mind everyday!! What to send for TIFFIN today… Well like many ,my 6 yr old too has very defined tastes now and after exploring various egg options,he having them n now rejecting…..”mama please no egg thing now please!!..n no porridge n no…
Instant Coconut chutney
Whenever you talk about south Indian cuisine, chutneys are inevitable. Be it main course or snacks ,no dish is complete without this South Indian relish. Traditionally made from freshly grated coconut, this recipe gives a fresh look to it but promises the same texture and flavor.
Dahi Vada /Thayir Vadas
Dahi Vada Ever since I remember eating at a  south Indian joint here in Delhi, I remember my first order  being the Dahi Vadai.Different in look and texture from our Punjabi Dahi bhalla,but amazingly delicious. Little donut like shaped Vadas dipped in a sweet Dahi and garnished with Raita boondi, ginger juliennes’ and condiments.