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  • Sweet Pidi Kozhukattai Recipe – Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes

    Sweet Pidi Kozhukattai Recipe – Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes

    Sweet Pidi kozhukattai is one of my favorite snack which is usually prepared during  Vinayagar chathurthi.  It makes a great evening snack too, my MIL makes this often and this summer during our vacation to India we had quite a lot. She makes many varieties and sometimes  include sesame seeds in her sweet version.  This…

  • Strawberry Juice Recipe

    Strawberry Juice Recipe

    Description: A couple of weeks ago, I got a little carried away at Sams club and came home with a big box of  fresh strawberries that started to turn on me the minute I set them onto the counter. With a blender, some sugar and ice cubes I was all set for this refreshing drink…

  • Mango Milkshake Recipe

    Mango Milkshake Recipe

    Description: There’s no need to head to your favorite diner or fast food joint for a smooth, sweet milkshake. This summer, whip up your own frothy, frozen, creamy treats. Spring is here and i see fresh varieties of fruits flocking the market, my local farmers market is over flowing with colorful fruits and I was…

  • Lunch / Dinner Menu 4 – South Indian Vegetarian Lunch Menu

    Lunch / Dinner Menu 4 – South Indian Vegetarian Lunch Menu

    Description: Today’s lunch menu is in vegetarian style.  It has been rainy for the past couple of days and I was no mood for grocery or vegetable shopping.  All I had was few basic veggies like onion, tomato and potato…….and I had to come up with something decent for lunch. Luckily found some fresh fenugreek…

  • IDLI  MANCHURIAN  RECIPE

    IDLI MANCHURIAN RECIPE

    Description: Do you have a  leftover idlis in your refrigerator? then this recipe is for you… whip up this tasty dish and enjoy it guilt free! Idli manchurian, an Indo-chinese starter made with deep fried idlis, tossed in quick blend of chinese sauces.  There are 3 ways to make this dish… deep frying is the…

  • Jeera Pulao Recipe – Rice Cooker Method

    Jeera Pulao Recipe – Rice Cooker Method

    Description: Jeera pulao is one of the most simple North Indian style rice which is mildly flavored with cumin seeds & with a touch of Ghee. Weekdays are always busy and coming up with simple yet tasty rice dish like this can come in  very handy. Last night I quickly whipped this flavorful rice, made…

  • Kids School Lunch Box 5 – Spanish Rice

    Kids School Lunch Box 5 – Spanish Rice

    Kids School Lunch Box 5 – Spanish Rice – Today’s lunch box theme is Mexican. Sid who normally complains when I pack any kind of Indian rice dishes, quietly finishes the entire lunch box if i pack this Spanish rice. This is what I packed for his school lunch 1. Spanish Rice – packed in…

  • Avocado Chutney Recipe – Avocado Pachadi

    Avocado Chutney Recipe – Avocado Pachadi

    Description: Avocados don’t just taste great but they also come with a decent amount of health benefits.  This fruit is high in healthy monounsaturated fats and is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. There are many ways to bite, nibble, and spoon up this great fruit. Here is one way to serve this yummy fruit…

  • Lunch / Dinner Menu 3 – South Indian Non Vegetarian Lunch Menu

    Lunch / Dinner Menu 3 – South Indian Non Vegetarian Lunch Menu

    Description: Sunday meals are usually special at our home and this week it was extra special as we had some few friends come over for casual get-together. So I planned for biryani…what could be more better than Biryani, uh? its one dish which is adored by all.  My personal favorite is chicken biryani but for…

  • RAGI MURUKKU RECIPE – Finger Millet Recipes

    RAGI MURUKKU RECIPE – Finger Millet Recipes

    Finger millet, also known as  Kezhvaragu/Keppai – Tamil, Ragi-Kannada, Ragulu – Telugu, Koovaragu – Malayalam is a highly nutritious millet. There are many ways of using this millet in our very day dishes…here is the recipe for a savory snack “Ragi Murukku” which can be had with your evening cup of tea or coffee. Ragi…