Sambhar is a staple in any Tamil Nadu meal and it just would not feel like lunch if there is no sambhar. There are a few different kinds of sambar that we make, but this mullangi sambar is the simplest of all. This radish sambhar does not require any coconut and is made with just sambhar powder. Every trip to India definitely means a few kilograms of my mother’s flavorful homemade sambar powder....
If you are looking to make a gourmet restaurant-style korma at home, don’t look any further than this Navaratna Kurma. This Navarathan korma stands up to its name and is so delicious that it is perfect for a special occasion dinner. We have been following a tradition in my family that we eat in the house on special occasions. We would eat out some time that specific week for a special occasion and on the day of the occasion, be it a birthday or anniversary or in this case, Mother’s Day we chose to eat at home....
We love cauliflower, but I have never made or tasted cauliflower that is oven-roasted. I am so sad that I have never eaten this before because oven-roasted cauliflower is by far the easiest way I have cooked cauliflower and a very tasty one. I had a very hard time keeping my kids away from it when I made it as a quick snack this morning. Before I took pictures and write about it, I wanted my boys to have a quick taste and tell me what they felt....
Homemade Pav buns with some steaming hot bhaaji are the best thing that could happen. These individual buns/rolls are just perfect by themselves with some butter. Homemade Pav buns/dinner rolls with some steaming hot bhaaji are the best things that could happen. I have been making dinner rolls before, and they come out quite well, but this is the best one I have made in a while. I have used the Tangzhong method to make whole wheat bread before, and the texture of the bread was just amazing....
Leftover roti is common in many households and this Policha ladoo, also called Policha Laddu or Chapathi Ladoo, comes to the rescue. Transform the leftover chapathi into a delicious dessert and no one will even know that is made with roti. I had been thinking of making this Policha Laddu / Policha Ladoo recipe ever since the day Valli posted it in her blog. I always end up having extra chapathis in hand whenever I am making them for dinner, so this recipe was supposed to be a breeze....
Bread Sandwich is a very simple recipe that is good for kids’ lunch sacks or as a snack in the evening. This uses very basic ingredients and is ready in about 5 minutes. My theme for this week’s marathon is Kids’ Delight - Lunchbox recipes. Today is the second day, and I have a very simple bread sandwich that can be made in a jiffy on a very busy morning. My son loves fresh vegetables....
These Strawberry cupcakes with strawberry icing are a perfect dessert for kids for their birthdays or for kids’ parties. I send this to my kids’ school for their birthdays, and the kids love them. I make cupcakes for my kids’ birthday party at school and for any other parties that they have in school. When I was looking for a different recipe with fresh strawberries, my dear friend Marybeth gave me this recipe that she often makes....
Taftan Bread or simply Taftoon is a flatbread from the Persian and Pakistani cuisine that is quite similar to Indian Naan. We are in the last week of my A to Z International Flatbread series. For the alphabet T, we go to the Persian cuisine to explore the Taftan Bread. This bread is very similar to the Indian Naan , made with lightly enriched dough. The texture of the Taftoon is very similar to the Naan and can be served with soup or stew or as I did with some spicy side dishes....
For this week’s blogging marathon, I am doing combo dishes and the first one in the series is the Vellai Paniyaram with Milagai Chutney. I have heard a lot about it but never tasted it. The minute I hear the word Paniyaram, it reminds me of the movie Roja, where there is a mention of this Vellai Paniyaram. So when I saw this dish among the few that Valli had suggested for us to make, I decided to try it....
War cake is a simple and delicious cake baked with very basic ingredients. This cake is eggless and does not have milk, butter, and sugar that were rationed during the Great Depression/war times . War Cake is one of the first cakes (or maybe the first one) I ever baked. After our wedding, once I landed in the United States, I had all the time in the world. So watching television and going to the library were my only two pass times until I got my driving license....
This Whole Grain Muffin is one more of The Pioneer Woman’s recipes that I fell in love with. The best part about these muffins is that they have a great texture. The house smelled heavenly when I was baking these. I have to say I am addicted to this Pioneer Woman! I just love her recipes and her blog. The way Ree writes invites her viewers to try out the recipe....
Aval Kesari, also known as Poha Kesari or Flattened Rice Kesari, is a delicious and popular Indian sweet dish that originates from the southern region of India. With its golden color and tempting aroma, Aval Kesari is sure to become a favorite treat for both kids and adults alike. Whether you enjoy it warm or chilled, this sweet delicacy will add a touch of joy and sweetness to your day....
Besan Ki Masala Roti With Gajar Methi Subzi is an excellent dish to make for lunch or dinner as it has the side dish and the flatbread as well. This dish from Haryana is an excellent dish to make if you are pressed for time Haryana is a state is Northern India, which was separated out from the state of Punjab on the basis of language in the year 1966. It is bordered by Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Delhi....
This delicious Buckwheat flatbread or Kuttu Paratha or Kuttu Roti is a wonderful gluten free and vegan flatbread which can be a perfect alternate to regular wheat based roti. Working with Gluten free flatbread is a skill that I am still working on. Anyone who is leaning towards trying out Gluten free breads for health reasons or otherwise, have to realize that they have an acquired taste and texture. Having said that these flours are very rustic and delicious....
Coconut Gulkand Burfi is an aromatic and flavored dessert made with coconut and Rose Petal Preserve. The Coconut Gulkand Burfi had a pleasant floral aftertone to it and it also gave a beautiful caramelized color to the burfi. I love Burfi and out of all I make, Coconut burfi happens to be my favorite. My theme for this week’s BM is Diwali sweets and savories. After yesterday’s Aloo Bhujia, I was in a sweet mode and wanted to make something for my sweet tooth....
An English digestive biscuit is a semi-sweet biscuit that originated in Scotland, and is popular worldwide. The term “digestive” is derived from the belief that they had antacid properties due to the use of sodium bicarbonate when they were first developed. These cookies are a very popular addition to tea and hence are also called tea biscuits. For the final week of the Blogging marathon, we are doing a special theme which happens to be one of my favorites and that is BM Pair....
The flavor of honey with the citrus orange scent is perfect for the fall baking. This Honey Nut Bread is the easiest loaf of bread to bake for a quick evening tea. We are almost nearing the end of our mega marathon and I have to say this was the first month-long marathon that I was quite relaxed and sort of well planned. I had a clear idea about what kind of bakes I wanted to do and my bakes mostly included bread and dinners....
Kara Boondhi is a mixture consisting of boondi, peanuts, cashews, curry leaves, and spices. This is one of the Fried snacks that are made during Diwali in South India. This Kara Boondhi is yet another savory snack that I prepared for Diwali this year. My initial idea was to make Boondhi and use it to make Mixture, but due to the crazy schedule, I decided not to make a Mixture and made Kara Boondhi instead, along with the Ribbon Pakoda / Nada Thenkuzhal and Apple Halwa ....
Narali Bhath is a sweet coconut rice which is a delicious recipe from Maharashtra. It is made on Shravan Poornima day as an offering to the ocean God. Narali Bhath is a delicious dish from Maharashtra, offered to the ocean god on the auspicious occasion of Shravan Poornima. Raksha Bandhan also falls on the same day and hence it is a double delight day to prepare this delicious Sweet Coconut Rice....
Neer Mor or Neer Moru is made with fresh yogurt, which is diluted and spiced. Since this Neer Moar is a diluted form of yogurt, it is low in calories and is highly recommended as one of the foods to eat/drink when dieting. Today is the second day of summer special recipes, and though this is not a special recipe, it is something that is very essential and soothing during the summer months....
