Background:
I love parathas. Specially when I don’t make them. After a hectic Saturday filled with friends and family, I was not keen on standing in the kitchen for a long time. Scanning my shelf that contained cook books, I extracted Mallika Badrinath’s 100 Tiffin ideas. Thumbing through the chappathi section I saw this recipe […]
Continue reading about Masala Chappathi/Paratha - A twist to the regular roti.
Background:
I make this when I am tired of the regular varieties of upma that cannot handle masala all that well. This is also a good way to use leftover pasta. This recipe is versatile and lends itself to many variations.
Stuff you will need:
1 cup pasta (penne/fusili/macaroni/shells) - boiled, drained
2 tsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
3 small […]
Continue reading about Pasta Upma - A different spin on pasta and upma
Background:
As a new bride I struggled to make thayir like amma made. I tried to emulate what I had seen her do with drastically different results. Over the years, talking to old hands at this, I have discovered a way that makes my thayir almost as good as hers. This applies to colder climes.
Stuff you […]
Continue reading about Homemade Thayir, Dahi, Curds or Yogurt in colder climes
Background:
A good way to use up small amounts of dhals leftover. It is wholesome, nutritious and pretty filling. Goes well with rotis and or parathas. Also good as a hearty soup.
Stuff you will need:
A handful each of the following mixed, washed and soaked overnight or through the day.
Masoor dhal
Channa dhal
Kabuli channa
Cow eyed peas
Black whole urad […]
Continue reading about Rang birangi dhal - Mix of lentils simmered in a tomato onion gravy
Background:
A recipe my cousin V shared. I am yet to try it out. She did and I am posting it because I feel the instructions are easy enough and it does sound yummy!
Thanks V!!
Stuff you will need:
1 Potato - cut into long thin fingers - optional
1/2 Pepper each - green, red, orange cut into long […]
Continue reading about Medley of vegetables with rich paneer - Vegetable Jalfrezie
Background:
K loves chole. Except when I make it. So, over the years I have refrained from making this tasty side dish for fear that I might make a fool of myself yet again.
So, when amma was home yesterday I watched as she made it. Helped some with the prep and realized it was not all […]
Continue reading about Shahi Chole - White chick peas in a creamy cashew sauce
Background:
Being married to a person who does not particularly relish garlic and overt presence of onions, I have over the years learned to make foods that I enjoy tailored to accommodate the significant other.
So today I as I made Pulav it occurred to me that I might as well jot it down for reference later.
Stuff […]
Background:
On my way home today I was wracking my brains on what to make for dinner. Since I had just done my veggie shopping today afternoon I hit upon the idea of making pav bhaji. I did have the burger buns. Scoured the net for bhaji recipes. Almost all of them involved using lots of […]
Background:
I make this whenever I am in the mood to take home made food but do not have the energy to make proper desi food. This happened Friday when I got up late and had to run to work but the cold outside did not seem appealing for a lunch outside.
Stuff you will need:
Whole wheat […]
