Category Festival Specials

Pudina Chaas – Mint Chaas – Mint Flavoured Buttermilk

June 13, 2014 DrinksHoli RecipesSummer Special  3 comments

Chaas is nothing but buttermilk. Pudina Chaas is a simple, yet refreshing drink that is perfect for summer months. It is made with yogurt, a bursting punch of mint leaves & a dash of roasted cumin seeds. It is good to include this Pudina Chaas as a regular part of our diet, as it not only acts as a summer cooler but also helps in digestion.

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White Chocolate Chip Blondies – White Chocolate Brownies

June 9, 2014 Baked GoodiesBars N CookiesChristmas Recipes  6 comments

As the name suggests this is an easy recipe of White Chocolate Brownies.. Is there any hard & fast rule that a brownie should be brown in colour?? This is a great change to the normal dark chocolate brownies. If u are a fan of  brownies, u will definitely love these white chocolate brownies. They are light, moist & absolutely delicious.

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Cluster Beans Paruppu Usili – Kothavarangai Paruppu Usili

June 4, 2014 BeansKootu / Poriyal VarietiesTamil New Year Recipes  6 comments

Kothavarangai Paruppu Usili is a popular South Indian side dish made with kothavarangai/cluster beans and lentils. It is mostly served in South Indian marriages. This can be made with beans too..

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Sambar Recipe – Drumstick Sambar

May 30, 2014 Bachelor Friendly RecipesBasicsKuzhambu VarietiesPongal RecipesTamil New Year Recipes  5 comments

Sambar is one of the most essential/common dish in any South Indian household. I have posted a couple of tiffin sambar varieties earlier. This drumstick sambar is for rice. I know there is nothing new in a sambar recipe, but I would like to have a collection of basic recipes too, especially for beginners. Made with homemade sambar powder, this drumstick sambar is the most comforting meal!!

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Cucumber Cooler

May 15, 2014 DrinksHoli Recipes  9 comments

Hot summer days call for some cool refreshing drinks. This Cucumber Cooler is one such fortifying drink with cucumbers and a flavour of mint & lime. This is great on a dry, hot summer day or after a tired workout. It gives you so much energy and re-hydrates the body. So beat the heat with this simple & easy cucumber cooler!!!

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Eggless Chocolate Chip Muffins

May 10, 2014 Cakes/MuffinsChristmas RecipesKids Bay  12 comments

Eggless Chocolate Chip Muffins are quick, easy & delicious. They are moist, spongy & packed full of chocolate that kids would love to grab anytime. Perfect for a picnic, or your kids lunchbox or as a tea time snack.

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Easy 10 Min Palkova – Microwave Palkova

April 29, 2014 Diwali SweetsGokulashtami RecipesSweets/Desserts  12 comments

🙂 🙂 🙂 U may wonder why I am beginning this post with a smiley!!! Its my 100th post!!! Yes!!! I cant believe it myself.. Would like to thank each one of you for all your support & encouragement!!!

To celebrate it, I am posting a simple & quick sweet – 10 Min Palkova!!! Cant believe it?? This can be made in just under 10 mins. This is a perfect sweet for sudden cravings.

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Cheese & Garlic Muffin – Savoury Muffin

April 26, 2014 Baked GoodiesCakes/MuffinsChristmas Recipes  12 comments

Savoury Muffins are easy to make and taste great either hot from the oven or cold for lunchboxes. They are perfect for breakfast or brunch or as an evening snack. There are loads of combinations with which you can make these savoury muffins. This is a simple yet yummy, cheesy muffin recipe with a flavour of garlic & herbs. Am sure kids would grab these in seconds!!! 🙂

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Aloo Halwa – Potato Halwa

April 17, 2014 Diwali SweetsHalwa RecipesHoli RecipesPotato RecipesSweets/Desserts  13 comments

Potato is an universal favourite. Have u ever tried making a sweet/dessert with it? Trust me – It tastes delicious. I had been waiting to post this Aloo Halwa / Potato Halwa for a long time. Its my favourite since my childhood. It is a very easy & quick dessert. I do not wait for any ocassion to make this aloo halwa. Whenever I want to have a quick dessert, I make this!!

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Puli Aval – Tamarind Poha (Upma)

April 15, 2014 Bachelor Friendly RecipesBreakfast/DinnerNavaratri SpecialNO Onion NO Garlic  4 comments

Aval / Poha is flattened rice. It is very easily digestible and can be cooked in a jiffy. This puli aval is our family favourite. I usually make this when we get bored with the normal idli/dosa or especially when I am tired/lazy, this comes to my rescue. I have already posted an aval/poha upma recipe earlier. This is yet another delicious upma recipe…

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