Molten Lava Cake had been on my to do list since quite some time.Had been wanting to try the eggless version, but as always I was apprehensive with trying something new in baking. Wonder why I have lost my confidence when it comes to baking ? Any way Gayathri announced this challenge a little before…
Gujrati Khakra for Indian Cooking Challenge
With the rising sun a hot cup of masala chai along with some crisp sada khakra, smeared with ghee and drizzled with jiralu is what you will see in a Gujrati home. Khakra is nothing but a flat crisp Indian bread made from wheat flour.The existence of khakhra probably came from using the left over…
Cucumber Cream Cheese Rolls
When it comes to salads, the first ingredient that comes to my mind is cucumber.They are my favorite.As kids, when we used to get off the school bus, a hawker selling fresh cucumbers and radishes would be waiting for us.These were peeled and immersed in water.The minute the school bus would stop he would apply…
Jeera Aaloo
When we talk of Indian food , Potatoes is the simplest and quickest to cook. Jeera Aaloo is a quick side dish to many daals and curries. Even the kids enjoy it. I love to eat these with some fresh white bread.I know it is the most unhealthy thing to do, but I guess if…
Aaloo Anaar Raita
Today I have another quick recipe for Magic Mingle with Potato and cumin combo.Kalyani’s monthly event is being hosted by Pradnya.This is a very cooling raita, which is little spicy and at the same time crunchy and sweet due to the pomegranate pearls.A delicious raita which surely attracts your guests or family at the table.I served this…
Dilli ki Aaloo Chaat
This month’s Magic Mingle has my favorite ingredient. Yes you guessed right! Potatoes!!When Pradnya announced Kalyani’s event I knew I had to make this Aaloo Chaat.It would not be fair if I would miss this finger licking Delhi street food. The boiled potatoes are peeled and fried on a gridle with a generous helping of…
Jewelled Rangoli and a Happy Diwali
Happy Diwali Diwali is one of my favorite festivals.I love to dress up my house .Normally I start preparing and collecting things much before the festival.This year we shall be celebrating Diwali in New York with some cousins. But what happens to my rangoli? I decided to do a rangoli which can be prefabricated .…
Butter Cake with Blue berries for Eggless Baker’s Group
As soon as Gayathri announced the Butter Cake for the Eggless Bakers Group, I wanted to try it right away.I was not happy with my last challenge which I had postponed till the last day. Anyway this butter cake sounded very interesting, different from what we normally bake. I made some changes to the given…
Magic Mingle # 10 Round Up
Hello Friends!!Here is a round up for MM # 10, with magic ingredients being Coconut and Fenugreek seeds.Thank you friends for the wonderful, interesting recipes .Thank you Kalyani for letting me host it. Priya’s Versatile Recipes Lotus Root & Fenugreek Sambhar Tangy Black-eyed Peas & Fenugreek Seeds Gravy With Coconut Paste/Karamani Kaara Kuzhambu The Pumpkin…
Varo – Sindhi Sweet for Indian Cooking Challenge
Every month Valli announces a traditional Indian dish for the Indian Cooking Challenge.Sometimes these dishes are unheard, sometimes challenging, and at times simple yet pleasing but traditional. I hate to miss this monthly event, as I feel I get to learn about various cultures too.For this month Valli made it very easy ..she let us…