Monthly Archives July 2016

Garlic Pickle Recipe – Instant Garlic Pickle

July 25, 2016 Pickles  6 comments

I love pickles!! Its a divine combo with curd rice. I am more than happy to have curd rice and pickle rather than an elaborate meal! This Garlic Pickle is an easy and lip-smacking pickle variety. Pickles are always the best when freshly made at home. My grandma was an expert in pickles, in fact in whatever she cooked. I have followed the same basic pickle powder that she used to make. This Garlic Pickle is yet another instant pickle that can made in just 15-20 mins.

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Nutella Oats Smoothie

July 18, 2016 DrinksOats RecipesSummer Special  One comment

Nutella Oats Smoothie is a filling and delicious smoothie, perfect for breakfast or as an after school drink for kids. It is power packed with the goodness of oats, banana and the yummy nutella! Chotu totally hates bananas, really wonder how he used to love bananas when he was a toddler. So this Nutella Oats Smoothie is a perfect drink after workouts. Am sure this will be a super hit among kids!

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Garlic Paruppu Podi – Garlic Lentils Powder

July 11, 2016 Podi/Powders  5 comments

Podi varieties are always handy and come to the rescue on a lazy day. Its a very quick option for bachelors as well. This Garlic Paruppu Podi is a simple and spicy podi that tastes divine with hot steamed rice, topped with ghee. I have already posted a Paruppu Podi recipe earlier. This one is quite different and spicy. The addition of garlic takes the paruppu podi to the next level.

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Mini Idli Sambar – Idli Sambar

July 4, 2016 BasicsBreakfast/DinnerKids Bay  4 comments

Mini Idli Sambar is a marvelous combo. It is popularly known as Ghee Idli Sambar/14 Idli Sambar. This Mini Idli Sambar was in my to do list since a very long time. Chotu who does not like idli, is happy to eat these cute little mini idlis though and of course dosa is an all time favourite. Sure this is a kids friendly recipe. It tastes totally divine when drizzled with ghee while serving.

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