Yearly Archives 2014

Vegetable Biryani – Easy Vegetable Biryani in Pressure Cooker

May 8, 2014 Biryani/Pulao, Lunch Box Menu, Mixed Veg, Rice Varieties  10 comments

Vegetable Biryani is a simple & easy one pot meal. There are various methods of making biryani like layering, dum biryani etc.. This is a quick, no fail vegetable biryani recipe made in a pressure cooker. Onion Raita is a good combo for this but my favourite is with Ennai Kathrikai (recipe coming soon) This is a perfect lunch box menu too..

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Strawberry Yogurt Popsicle

May 6, 2014 Ice Creams, Summer Special  13 comments

Popsicle is nothing but an ice lolly/kuchi ice. As summer is approaching, am sure everybody is on the look out for something cold and refreshing to beat the heat. This Strawberry Yogurt Popsicle is an easy to make fresh fruit popsicle. Homemade popsicles are always the best and the flavour options are just endless. So treat your kids this summer with these homemade beauties !!! 🙂

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Basil Pesto

May 4, 2014 Dips/Sauce, Pasta / Pizza Recipes  5 comments

Basil Pesto is a sauce with the bursting flavor of basil leaves, pine nuts & olive oil. Its great with pasta, sandwiches & salads. Its always better to prepare fresh basil pesto at home rather than the store bought ones. This recipe can be made easily & quickly using a blender in less than 15 mins. Scroll down for alternative ingredients that can be used to make this basil pesto.

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Peanut Chutney

May 2, 2014 Chutney Recipes, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa  10 comments

Peanut chutney is an easy, tasty & healthy chutney that’s goes well with soft idlis or dosa. Apart from roasting & peeling the peanuts there is not much work involved in this recipe.

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Easy 10 Min Palkova – Microwave Palkova

April 29, 2014 Diwali Sweets, Gokulashtami Recipes, Sweets/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 Goodies, Cakes/Muffins, Christmas 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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Kaju Mutter Paneer Recipe

April 23, 2014 Dals/Gravies, Paneer Dishes  5 comments

Paneer dishes are always special. Kaju Mutter Paneer is a very famous & the most frequently ordered gravy in any restaurant. Paneer & peas (mutter) are cooked in a rich tomato based sauce along with spices. It pairs well with roti, naan, paratha & pulao.

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Mango Banana Smoothie

April 21, 2014 Drinks, Kids Bay, Mango Recipes, Summer Special  9 comments

A smoothie is a thick, smooth drink made out of fresh fruit combined with yogurt, milk or ice cream. This Mango Banana Smoothie is an incredibly delicious smoothie made of fresh mangoes and a flavour of banana. U can start your day with this fresh fruity smoothie as it is very filling and wholesome. I am sure kids would love it too..

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Sambar Sadam – Sambar Rice

April 19, 2014 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Lunch Box Menu, Rice Varieties  4 comments

Sambar Sadam / Sambar Rice is an easy one pot meal. This is a simpler version of Bisibelebath and is less spicy. It is a flavorful mixture of rice, dal and mixed vegetables cooked in tamarind extract along with freshly ground spices. It tastes great when hot or cold making it a perfect lunch box item. The best combo would be with potato fry or raw banana fry. It tastes good even with papad.

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Aloo Halwa – Potato Halwa

April 17, 2014 Diwali Sweets, Halwa Recipes, Holi Recipes, Potato Recipes, Sweets/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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