Mirchi Ka Salan or Mirchon Ka Salan made with banana peppers is a mildly spicy subzi that can be a good side dish for Roti or Chapathi. I have heard a lot about this subzi, Mirchi Ka Salan, but have never made these before. When I saw the plump green banana peppers peeking at me and begging me to use them, I made this recipe from one of the cookbooks that I have....
Nan Khatai very traditional Indian cookie made with ghee/clarified butter. That is the reason for the very aromatic flavor of the ghee. For day 2 of the Blogging Marathon under Kid’s Delight - Holiday special recipes, I have this very traditional Indian cookie, Nan Khatai. Nan Khatai had been in my mind for the past few months, but never really got to make it. Last month, we visited our cousins and that is when I made it for the first time....
Orange Creamsicle is an excellent kids friendly dessert for hot summers. This Orange Vanilla Popsicle take less than 5 minutes to make and so can be an excellent dish to start with for training the kids in cooking. This week for the blogging marathon I chose to do Summer Special recipes and my first one under the series is this no-cook, no mess (ok a little mess) creamy Popsicle that will bring your inner child out....
This week, my theme for the Blogging Marathon is One Pot Meals. This is one of my favorite themes to blog about as I love making one-pot meals. Sambhar Sadham also called the South Indian Sambhar Rice is a perfect one-pot meal for parties or big events let alone the busy weekdays. One-pot Meals are a lifesaver on busy weekday nights or a crazy activity-filled Weekend lunch. I have to confess something!...
Oatmeal does not just have to be eaten for breakfast . This Thayir Oats or Oats Bagalabhath is spicy yogurt oatmeal and is my favorite lunch . I can eat this any day and is so simple to make. This week my theme for Blogging Marathon is guilt-free indulgences. Hence, I am going to be blogging about the basic lifestyle changes that I have made for my family over the past few years....
Whole Wheat Banana Cranberry Almond Muffins are excellent desserts when you want to indulge in something that is not too sweet to satisfy your sweet cravings after dinner. This is an excellent eggless desert. Desserts don’t always have to be very sweet. Muffins made with whole grains with added dried fruits and nuts make a great dessert alternative. My boys prefer this kind of dessert over ice cream or cakes....
Fall is in full swing, and there are apples wherever you look. I love Fall for its crisp weather and falling leaves. Apples are yet another reason I love Fall. We, as a family, love to go apple picking at the local orchards every year. As always, this year we picked loads of apples, and I am again on the hunt to make different Apple Recipes for the season. Here are a few of my recipes using apples that I have made in the past....
Smoothies are a great way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet in a delicious and convenient way. And this blueberry banana chia smoothie recipe is a perfect example of that! Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and healthy omega-3 fatty acids from the chia seeds , this smoothie is a nutritious and satisfying breakfast or snack. Plus, with the sweet and tangy flavors of blueberries and bananas, it’s a treat for your taste buds as well....
Double Ka Meetha can be loosely translated as Indian bread pudding. It is made with fried bread slices and soaked in a creamy, rich milk mixture and topped with nuts. This Eggless Indian bread pudding recipe is a very popular dessert in Hyderabad cuisine. It shares its roots with Shahi Tukda , which is a popular dessert in the Awadhi cuisine. Double Ka Meetha can be loosely referred to as the Indian bread Pudding , as it is made with bread and a condensed milk component....
Esquites is a creamy Mexican street corn salad that is so easy to make and takes about 15 minutes to make. It is an excellent recipe for the kids, as well as my boys, who really loved them. When thinking of the alphabet E, the choices were many. I had plans to make Empanadas, but they’re already made and blogged about. Then I wanted to make something with Ellu (sesame), but I had better plans for its usage....
Focaccia Caprese is a focaccia topped with the Caprese Style. ‘Caprese’ style refers to the style or the kind made in Capri, which is an island off the Italian coast near Naples. It is a lot of fun to bake; it becomes even more exciting when we are baking with a group. One such group with which we baked for a year and started another exciting new year, together with many new members, is We Knead to Bake ....
The Garlic Knots had a crunchy base with a chewy center and oozed with garlic butter. These can be excellent appetizers or snacks. Recently, I have started making my dough for the Pizza. I make enough to make 3 large pies when I make the dough. I generally make 2 of them, and the third one is left behind in the refrigerator. Last time when I had the pizza dough in the refrigerator (the dough works best when refrigerated for at least 2 days, and it works best if refrigerated for 3-5 days), I made the last portion of it into garlic knots, and they were beautiful....
These Hawaiian Sweet Buns are something that I have bought many times, and I just love the mild fruity sweetness and the wonderful feathery texture of the Hawaiian Sweet Rolls. I have many times avoided walking through the aisle where these King Hawaiian Sweet buns are, fearing that I might end up buying these. I was thinking of making these buns eggless, but then dropped the idea as I realized that if I had to get the feathery texture of the King’s Hawaiian sweet buns, I would have to make them with enriched dough....
This Instant Vellam Dosai is a quick and easy recipe to make for dinner if you are bored with traditional dosai. They can be had with a side of butter and do not require elaborate sides. Instant Vellam Dosai is a healthy and nutritious breakfast recipe that is popular in South India. It is made with a combination of ragi flour and whole wheat flour, along with jaggery, which gives it a sweet taste....
Akki Roti or Rice flour roti is a famous Breakfast from the Karnataka region of India made with rice flour. It is a Gluten free and Vegan Breakfast option. I am so happy to begin my April Mega Blogging Marathon, where we will be blogging non-stop for the whole month. We do this as a group twice a year and each time we have a varied and challenging theme to work with....
Kozhama Upma is made with raw rice flour and is mixed with tamarind water to make a dough and then cooked in oil. This upma is very flavorful and pretty filling. Even before I start writing this post, I have to admit that upma’s are my least favorite food to eat. I still make them as they are quick to make and works great for a weeknight dinner. My upma’s are usually loaded with vegetables like this Semiya upma / Vermicelli upma , which I make quite often for lunch boxes, or it is made with whole-grain like this Broken Wheat Upma ....
This Pazham Pachadi is a popular dish in any South Indian wedding. This Mixed Fruit Pachadi is very easy to make and has all the flavors of fruits used in it. This Mixed Fruit Pachadi is my last post under the summer special recipes. Once summer comes lot of tropical fruits also arrive. Also, this is the time for weddings (in India) and that is the inspiration for this pachadi....
Mooli Paratha/Indian flatbread mixed in with radish and spices is the best choice for breakfast or a meal. In winter/spring when fresh radish is in season, this is the best recipe to make. Parathas or flatbread mixed in with vegetables are very popular in my house. Any mom with growing kids would agree that adding vegetables in the roti/paratha is a great way to add more vegetables to kid’s diets....
Pavakkai chips also called Bitter gourd chips or bitter melon varuval are an excellent alternative to traditional ways of cooking bitter gourd. Frying the pavakkai with the spices reduces the bitterness and can be an excellent snack. The word bitter gourd /melon scares everyone away from it. Surprisingly everyone in my family including my 9-year-old and 5-year-old likes pavakkai (bitter gourd) and I make curry or pitlai very often. This week my theme for the blogging marathon is cooking with 3 ingredients....
Pondicherry Sambar is a very flavorful and aromatic sambhar recipe from the region of Puducherry. The spices in the sambar are very distinct and that is what makes it stand out from the rest. Puducherry, formerly called Pondicherry is a Union territory on the East Coast of India. It was the former French colony and often referred to as the ‘French Riviera of the East’. Many streets still retain their French names and French Villas are a very common sight....
