Yearly Archives 2016

Tiffin Sambar – Idli Sambar (with toor dal)

June 20, 2016 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Basics, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa  4 comments

Idli and sambar is the most wonderful combo for any South Indian. This Tiffin Sambar is a very good accompaniment for idli, dosa,pongal or even upma and khichdi. This version is made with toor dal. Sambar made with freshly ground sambar powder has a very unique flavour. I had posted this recipe long long ago, and am updating the pics now.

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Chocolate Ice Cream – No Ice Cream Machine

June 16, 2016 Ice Creams, Summer Special  5 comments

Fortunately summer is good here this time!! Chocolate flavour in an ice cream is Chotu’s recent favourite. So now u know the reason for this Chocolate Ice Cream recipe right 🙂 Again this is a no fail and easy ice cream recipe without using an ice cream machine. As u all know I dont own an ice cream machine, nor do I have plans to buy one!! All u need is a hand mixer/blender. If u dont have, nobody can stop u from making this yummy Chocolate Ice Cream, just check my tips section 🙂

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Paneer Pakoda – Paneer Pakora

June 12, 2016 Holi Recipes, Pakoda Recipes, Paneer Dishes, Snacks / Starters  11 comments

Pakodas always have a high demand at home, am sure it is the same in every household. This Paneer Pakoda is an easy and tempting pakoda variety. I totally forgot to use a litre of milk and realised it only when it went overdue the expiry date. It curdled upon boiling which was what I expected!! So I added some curd and made it as paneer/cottage cheese. Make sure to check that the paneer is not sour. If it is please do not use it, if it tastes good continue to use it.

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Watermelon Cooler – Watermelon Juice

June 8, 2016 Drinks, Holi Recipes, Summer Special  6 comments

Watermelon is a totally refreshing fruit with full of water. I can eat how much ever watermelon as is, but the one little picky eater I have at home would not!! This Watermelon Cooler is a cool and refreshing drink perfect for the summer!! It is a easy-peasy drink to make!! U just need to blend cubed watermelon, some lime juice and a few more ingredients. Thats it!!

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Capsicum Chutney – Green Bell Pepper Chutney

June 6, 2016 Bell Pepper/Capsicum, Chutney Recipes  5 comments

Chutney varieties are always welcome at home, though Chotu’s favourite is Tomato Chutney. This Capsicum Chutney is a very flavourful and delicious chutney. This is the first time I am trying this. Honestly when my mom told me this recipe, I was quite skeptical about how would it taste when I grind capsicum?!? But when I tasted it, gosh!! This has become my favorite now. The bursting flavours of capsicum and green chillies is a magical combo about this Capsicum Chutney!!

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Mocha Muffins – Eggless Mocha Muffins

May 25, 2016 Cakes/Muffins  6 comments

Mocha Muffin is a wonderful combo of coffee and chocolate. It is incredibly delicious to stop eating just one muffin. All u need is 2 bowls, one each for wet and dry ingredients. Its a quick and easy to make recipe too.. This Mocha Muffin serves as a perfect breakfast!! I bet u will skip your morning coffee as this has a punch of coffee flavour combined with a chocolatey flavour!!

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Mango Smoothie – Mango Almond Smoothie

May 21, 2016 Drinks, Mango Recipes, Summer Special  10 comments

We love mangoes. Mango is in season, though I dont have a choice of varieties available as in India here. I got a box of mangoes last week, so do expect a couple of more recipes with mango!! This Mango Smoothie is an easy and filling smoothie, perfect to kick start a busy working day! Without much fancy ingredients and with very less effort this Mango Smoothie can be whipped up in a few mins.

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Pudina Aloo – Minty Potatoes

May 16, 2016 Potato Recipes  9 comments

I love potatoes and I think I have said it in all my potato posts!! I also love the flavour of mint!! This Pudina Aloo is yet another simple and lip-smacking recipe with baby potatoes and the magical aroma and flavour of mint!! This can be served as a side dish for roti or rice or even as a starter. Just mind the amount of spiciness if serving as a starter!!

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Sambar Oats – Oats Sambar Sadam

May 11, 2016 Breakfast/Dinner, Oats Recipes  7 comments

I always love to include oats in my menu. This Oats Sambar Sadam is a healthy, nutritious recipe with oats that can be had for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Loaded with veggies this Sambar Oats is a light, yet filling one. I have already posted a Sambar Sadam recipe with rice. This is a healthy twist to it. So this Sambar Oats is for all those sambar and oats lovers!!

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Cucumber Lassi – Salted Cucumber Lassi

May 9, 2016 Drinks, Holi Recipes, Summer Special  5 comments

Cucumber Lassi is an easy, refreshing drink perfect to beat the heat during summer.. Cucumber and yogurt form a very good combo. This is a salted version of lassi with the goodness of cucumber and refreshing flavours of mint, ginger and more.. Without much fancy ingredients and pre-planning, this Cucumber Lassi can be whipped up in a few minutes!!

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