BM # 28 Day 3 Colacasia leaves , also known as Arvi ke patte are very popular in Gujrat. Normally we make Paatras from it.These are supposed to be really healthy.When ever using these leaves one has to be careful to remove the thick stems, and carefully, otherwise the leaves tear.Today I have made…
Braided Samosas
BM # 28 Day 2 Samosas are a weak point with me.As a teenager I used to spend my pocket money on either samosas or paani puri.I still love to eat this lovely Indian stuffed pastry, sandwiched into two slices of soft bread, or a bun .The stuffing’s have changed, but as yet my…
Cheese Paneer Samosa
BM # 28 Day 1 After a month long marathon, only two days have passed and we are back into another edition.This week I have picked samosas . I have always liked samosas, the Indian pastry with spicy potato stuffing,deep fried to a golden, or baked .They are a perfect tea time snack. Patti…
The Big Fat Burger with Olives and Jalapenos
Every time I go to for my purchases to the Reliance Market, I always pick up wheat buns.Every time I make these burgers my husband likes to make a different patty, he is an expert with these. He makes them really healthy.This week it is Burgers for the week end cooking.This particular burger was made for my…
Aaloo Tikki Wrap
Weekend Cooking When ever I want to make something simple and delicious, Wraps come to my rescue.This weekend I did not want to do any elaborate cooking, as it is really getting hot . I know my co bloggers, Valli and Champa would surely have something interesting on their weekend menu.Anyway I choose something light…
Tomato Kurma.. with Idli / Dosa
BM # 27 Day 12 Traditional Recipes: Andhra There was a time I would cook lot of South Indian food, but of course I was absolutely restricted to the famous Idli, wada and Dosa.I cant remember making any kurmas, or rice variety . I have learnt so much about this cuisine, but yet when it comes…
Kids Birthday Party
BM # 27 Day 8 Occasion: Kid’s Birthday Party When we talk of a Birthday Party, somehow I always associate it with Kids. I feel it’s all about Kids affair. I mean obviously we grown ups also have parties, specially to celebrate land mark birthdays. Cooking for a kids party is fun and one…
Holi re Holi !!
BM # 27 Day 5 Occasion : Holi Festival Holi, the festival of colors is one of the major festivals of India. It is celebrated with lot of zest and different states follow different traditions. Every state has something special to be served on this unique festival. On the Holi day ,normally friends and…
School Reunion Celebrations with Stuffed Bread Pakora and Raajma Chaawal
BM # 27 Day 3 Occasion : School Reunion A life time Celebration Event on the third day of 27th BM It was 2009 when I joined FB, and I received a friend request from a boy , whose name seemed familiar. I checked the profile and accepted the request.It was from a school buddy.I…
Ragda Pattice | Potato Cakes with Lentil
Ragda Pattice | Potato Cakes with Lentil is a popular Indian street food. It consists of pattice, (potato cake) that is topped with Ragda, a white pea curry. Green chutney, Sweet Tamarind Chutney, and some crunchy condiments make it a lip-smacking dish with a burst of flavors. When I talk of Ragda Pattice it takes…