Broccoli Rabe or Rapini

Broccoli Rabe/Rapini Stuffed Parathas

  For the past few weeks I have been gravely tempted to pick up these deep green fresh bunches of Broccoli Rabe at my local grocery store. I had read and heard a lot about it’s nutritional benefits before, but

Broccoli Rabe or Rapini

Broccoli Rabe/Rapini Stuffed Parathas

  For the past few weeks I have been gravely tempted to pick up these deep green fresh bunches of Broccoli Rabe at my local grocery store. I had read and heard a lot about it’s nutritional benefits before, but

Saffron Pistachios Ice-Cream

Kesar Pista Kulfi – Saffron Pistachios Ice-Cream

  There are some foods that we just can’t and don’t want to ever get erased from our memories. Many of those dishes are from our childhood which we enjoyed with our parents, siblings, cousins and grand-parents. The very thought

Saffron Pistachios Ice-Cream

Kesar Pista Kulfi – Saffron Pistachios Ice-Cream

  There are some foods that we just can’t and don’t want to ever get erased from our memories. Many of those dishes are from our childhood which we enjoyed with our parents, siblings, cousins and grand-parents. The very thought

Chickpea Noodle Soup-001

Chickpea Noodle Soup

  Spring has been here for a while now but it still kinda feels like Winter is in no mood to say goodbye and go into hibernation! The sun is beaming brightly spreading it’s warmth but yet falls short in

Chickpea Noodle Soup-001

Chickpea Noodle Soup

  Spring has been here for a while now but it still kinda feels like Winter is in no mood to say goodbye and go into hibernation! The sun is beaming brightly spreading it’s warmth but yet falls short in

Coffee and Cinnamon-Almond Streusel Muffins-001

Coffee and Cinnamon-Almond Streusel Muffins

  It often makes me ponder how the little things we do regularly turn into a habit and some of those habits gradually become compulsive rituals. They may not always be healthy to the mind and body but just mere

Coffee and Cinnamon-Almond Streusel Muffins-001

Coffee and Cinnamon-Almond Streusel Muffins

  It often makes me ponder how the little things we do regularly turn into a habit and some of those habits gradually become compulsive rituals. They may not always be healthy to the mind and body but just mere

Methi Chana Sabji with Roti-001

Methi-Chana Dal Sabji / Fenugreek-Lentils Stir Fry

  Methi/Fenugreek is quite versatile in the sense that – a) fresh leaves can be used similar to any leafy greens to make a parathas, curries or dal, b) dried leaves often referred to as ‘Kasuri Methi‘ can be used

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Methi-Chana Dal Sabji / Fenugreek-Lentils Stir Fry

  Methi/Fenugreek is quite versatile in the sense that – a) fresh leaves can be used similar to any leafy greens to make a parathas, curries or dal, b) dried leaves often referred to as ‘Kasuri Methi‘ can be used

Mango Rice-001

Mamidikaya Pulihora – Mango Rice

  Just like ‘New Year’s Day’ is celebrated all across the world as per the Gregorian Calendar, ‘Ugadi‘ is celebrated as the ‘Telugu New Year’ in my native state of Andhra-Pradesh in India. This significant festival is celebrated in several

Mango Rice-001

Mamidikaya Pulihora – Mango Rice

  Just like ‘New Year’s Day’ is celebrated all across the world as per the Gregorian Calendar, ‘Ugadi‘ is celebrated as the ‘Telugu New Year’ in my native state of Andhra-Pradesh in India. This significant festival is celebrated in several

Lemon Coconut Custard-001

Lemon Coconut Custard

As much as I drool over hot and spicy stuff, I am a complete dessert fanatic at heart! So much so that at-times to satisfy my sweet tooth I have cereal for dinner just to taste the sweetness from the

Lemon Coconut Custard-001

Lemon Coconut Custard

As much as I drool over hot and spicy stuff, I am a complete dessert fanatic at heart! So much so that at-times to satisfy my sweet tooth I have cereal for dinner just to taste the sweetness from the

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Fada Upma – Cracked Wheat Porridge

  Here is another breakfast/brunch kinda dish! And the best thing about it is that it is super healthy too. ‘Fada‘ as it is called in Hindi, is a coarse form of wheat that is obtained when whole wheat is

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Fada Upma – Cracked Wheat Porridge

  Here is another breakfast/brunch kinda dish! And the best thing about it is that it is super healthy too. ‘Fada‘ as it is called in Hindi, is a coarse form of wheat that is obtained when whole wheat is

Rice with Capsicum and Potato Curry-001

Capsicum and Potato Curry

  The morning after the day long fast of ‘Shivarathri’ last sunday, I was looking to make a quick early meal to satisfy our hunger pangs. Although the after-dusk naivedyam of watermelon, musk-melon, bananas and sweet potatoes were enough to

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Capsicum and Potato Curry

  The morning after the day long fast of ‘Shivarathri’ last sunday, I was looking to make a quick early meal to satisfy our hunger pangs. Although the after-dusk naivedyam of watermelon, musk-melon, bananas and sweet potatoes were enough to

Pasta Frittata-001

Pasta Frittata

  So, I’m back again in a week. I’d love to share my recipes here more often, but thanks to my work and winter, by the time I cook dinner on weekdays there’s not a peek of natural-light left and

Pasta Frittata-001

Pasta Frittata

  So, I’m back again in a week. I’d love to share my recipes here more often, but thanks to my work and winter, by the time I cook dinner on weekdays there’s not a peek of natural-light left and

Paramannam-001

Paramannam – Jaggery Rice Pudding

  Across different cultures and religions around the world, a prayer before we eat is the most perfect way to begin a satisfying meal. Likewise, in Hindu culture, offering food to God before we savor it is a ritual that

Paramannam-001

Paramannam – Jaggery Rice Pudding

  Across different cultures and religions around the world, a prayer before we eat is the most perfect way to begin a satisfying meal. Likewise, in Hindu culture, offering food to God before we savor it is a ritual that

Tomato Carrot Soup-001

Tomato-Carrot Soup with Basil Herbed Croutons

  At the wake of dawn, I peeped out the window to catch a glimpse of the sunrise and the sun was well, no where to be found. He hid behind the dark gloomy clouds that were wandering all over

Tomato Carrot Soup-001

Tomato-Carrot Soup with Basil Herbed Croutons

  At the wake of dawn, I peeped out the window to catch a glimpse of the sunrise and the sun was well, no where to be found. He hid behind the dark gloomy clouds that were wandering all over

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Jam and Nutella Pop Tarts

  ‘Valentine’s Day’ is just around the corner and I see all the gift shops and florists decked up with red-heart balloons, love greeting cards and romantic gifts. Back in school and college days there used to be hoopla all

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Jam and Nutella Pop Tarts

  ‘Valentine’s Day’ is just around the corner and I see all the gift shops and florists decked up with red-heart balloons, love greeting cards and romantic gifts. Back in school and college days there used to be hoopla all

Chickpeas Garden Salad

Chickpeas Garden Salad

  It’s freezing out here for the past few days and is likely to be so for at-least the next couple more days. We also had light snow this morning and yet the sun is beaming it’s warm rays. The

Chickpeas Garden Salad

Chickpeas Garden Salad

  It’s freezing out here for the past few days and is likely to be so for at-least the next couple more days. We also had light snow this morning and yet the sun is beaming it’s warm rays. The

Egg Masala-001

Egg Masala

  Eggs are so easy to cook with. Even a beginner cook can try and experiment well with eggs. It’s just that simple, isn’t it. We have eggs regularly at home….hard-boiled, omellete, egg bhurji, eggs with onions or our ever

Egg Masala-001

Egg Masala

  Eggs are so easy to cook with. Even a beginner cook can try and experiment well with eggs. It’s just that simple, isn’t it. We have eggs regularly at home….hard-boiled, omellete, egg bhurji, eggs with onions or our ever

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Spaghetti & Veggie Balls

  ‘Spaghetti & Meatballs’ is such a crowd favorite….and just because you are not a meat-eater….that shouldn’t devoid you from having it. This is a nice, fresh and healthy dish to start off the New Year! This dish is as

Spaghetti & Veggie Balls-001

Spaghetti & Veggie Balls

  ‘Spaghetti & Meatballs’ is such a crowd favorite….and just because you are not a meat-eater….that shouldn’t devoid you from having it. This is a nice, fresh and healthy dish to start off the New Year! This dish is as