Biscottis are Italian biscuits, which are dry and crunchy.It was interesting to read that the term comes from the word Biscoctus, which means twice cooked/baked. Well, I would say they are similar to our desi rusks/toast which are also baked twice. We Indians love to dip them in our tea. Even little kids love this…
Daal Raita from Kangra Valley
BM # 20 Day 3 Since the last two days of BM I have been posting daals from Kangra Valley which is a beautiful valley of North India. Madra and Khatta both are very popular dishes of this valley.When I first heard the name Daal Raita, I felt it must be some kind of…
Kaale Chane ka Khatta from Himachal Pradesh
BM # 20 Day 2 Yesterday , I made a special dish from the Kangra Dham, since Dham has so many dishes, I have decided to make one more dish from this beautiful valley.For today, the second day of daals I have made Khatta. Khatta, means sour.So the basic flavor of the dish is slightly on…
Madra from Kangra Valley / Chick pea Curry
On our summer trip to North we were in Kangra valley.This was on route to Manali.We had to take a night halt at a hotel,which was totally secluded. As there was nothing around, we j took a walk around and then stayed indoors.I went up to the hotel owner to find more about the valley…
Idli Tikka with Rasam Shots
BM # 20 Day 3 I have always loved to plan kid’s parties. Starting from the decor to gifts everything…….the food surely takes the top seat.While planning for this BM kid’s Party I decided to make Idli. Kids love finger food, and hate to eat the traditional stuff, so I transformed the idli into…
Pizza Chips with Cheese Spread
BM # 20 Day 2 Kids love to party and they love any kind of chips.For today , the 2nd day of BM I have made pizza chips.These are very simple and can be prepared a few days in advance too.You can serve these with cheese spread or cheese sauce or any interesting dip.You…
Mango Lemonade
BM # 20 Day 1 Any party is incomplete without a kid’s favorite drink.Kid’s love lemonade and their favorite fruit is mango, so here is a drink for the first day of this edition of BM.The lemonade is flavored with mango, and also has mango chunks to eat.This Mango Lemonade is a big hit…
Aaloo Bajra Roti & Besan Roti for ICC
For this month’s Indian Cooking Chalenge, Srivalli gave us the choice to prepare from two diferent Indian breads.I loved both the recipes , these are from Tarla Dalal and Sanjeev Kapoor’s cook books and I am an ardent fan of both.Incidentally we make lot of Bajra rotis in winter and rainy season.These are very popular…
Achaari Petha
Achaari sabzi’s are my favorite ones, then they may be from paneer, aaloo . gheeya or Arbi.To this list I have added petha, or Pumpkin. As a kid I knew Pumpkin by the name of Kaddu, but over the years I have learnt many names for this versatile squash.Today I have made achaari petha ,…
Pasta in Pumpkin Sauce
Even though Maa does not eat Pasta , yet she cooks pumpkin very often , she says it’s light and healthy. Today’s post is for her..Happy Birthday!! to.the lady whom I admire most.Hats off to your immense will power, patience and knowledge .Happy Birthday maa!! Since Kalyani announced Pumpkin and whole chilies for MM # 9 , I…