Few days back my sister called me from U.A.E to send few goodies from Mangalore with her friend who is returning back soon.And butter cookies was one of them.We get best homemade butter cookies in Mangalore but since it is in great demand it gets sold like hot cakes.But fortunately or unfortunately I didn’t find it in any stores despite ... Read More »
Khandvi
This is my second post of Khandvi in the space.First time I prepared Santoshi’s version and this time I adapted the recipe from Rak’s Kitchen.Rak’s Kitchen is one of my favourite blog and what I like about the blog is her stepwise pictures and detailed recipe with extra tips.I prepared this last Friday in three batches.What I suggest to you ... Read More »
Eppani chutney
Eppani leaves is a medicinal herb which has many health benefits.It is popularly known as “Brahmi”.Consuming one leaf of Brahmi daily morning on empty stomach is a good memory booster.If added to the oil and applied to the hair it is a good supplement for the hair growth.Amma used to prepare the oil for us when we were kids…The common dish prepared ... Read More »
One -Bowl Mocha Bundt Cake
I decided to bake this cake the minute I saw it in Divya’s blog. Divya’s blog is one of my favourite blog where baking can be attempted without any failure.It is always a full proof recipe where one can bake without any tension.Bundt cakes are always fascinating to me.I just love to bake more and more of it.It is beautiful according to me….I have two ... Read More »
SoNo Brownies
After a long gap I baked brownies on my sons demand .Christmas is almost nearing and I’m in a baking mood.So many goodies to be tried qued in the list.Wait and watch one by one.I’ll try my best to give simple and best recipes . Brownies are best relished with Vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce if you like it chocolaty.Recipe adapted from :Easycooking Ingredients:Flour-1/2 cupCocoa ... Read More »
Varai Usli
Varai is a kind of grain/millet or broken rawa and is consumed often during fasting. Varai Idli or Khotto are the common dishes prepared during festivals. Varai is also known as Samo rice / Kodo millet. It is a good source of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. ... Read More »
Chatpata egg pakoda
I had bookmarked this recipe last year and prepared it today for kids evening snack.I was motivated to prepare this today as the theme in the foodgroup KAF is Egg or Anda.Egg is rich in protein and intake of egg in your daily diet is very good.Vegetarians may prepare this using onions,babycorn,mushroom,capsicum, paneer or even prepare mixed vegetable pakoda platter.I ... Read More »
Beetroot curry
Beetroot curry is a healthy curry which goes well with chapathi and rice. Amma had prepared this curry last week and I not only got to taste it but also loved it.This is a very easy recipe and can be prepared as an accompaniment with the main course.This is usually served with the South Indian meals in the restaurants. Ingredients:Beetroot- 1 cup,dicedPotato-1 peeled ... Read More »
Rice kheer
This is a quick version of Rice Kheer. I prepared this on my better half’s birthday last week.I had condensed milk in my pantry and there was cooked basmathi rice ready as we consume the same daily. I adapted shortcut this time after all those Diwali sweets hangover.You may also add vermicelli or cooked tapioca pearls as a combination with this kheer. Can be ... Read More »
Dates and dry fruits roll,sugarless/Childrens day/Tulasi pooja special
Dates and dry fruits roll/halwa/Burfi is one of the healthiest sweet prepared without sugar. Santoshi had tried this first and it tasted so good that I couldn’t resist myself in preparing it.And when all the ingredients was available I put the best into use.This is a very simple preparation though it looks complicated.Few days back a member from a food group named ... Read More »