HOMEMADE HUMMUS

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It was for a long time that I wanted to post this Hummus recipe.Hummus is an egyptian dip or spread made from chickpeas,tahini,garlic and spices.It is an ancient food dip made in olden times dating back to many years and it has its own variations.I wanted to post it with a little homemade style recipe and was somewhat successful too since daughter dear raised her thumbs up.I also learnt that it is made in some countries like Lebanon,Morocco etc.Did you people know that there is one annual event celebrated on third Thursday every year?Sounds really intresting to me.This protein filled...

RAJMA SUNDAL

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Rajma or Red Kidney Beans is a protein filled legume besides having numerous minerals.Usually we make Rajma Chawal or Pulao or any gravy.This is one easy and non fussy sundal variety apt for Navarathri and will be a hit among kids as well.My daughter is very fond of rajma and I made this on the first day of Navarathri itself.You can spice it with any masala and make a lot of variations.Rajma is known to have so much health benefits and it is good to make sundal for this season,where most would be fasting.Here goes the recipe of Rajma Sundal.....
It is an addictive habit to eat junk foods in odd hours by many people specially kids and young adults these days.Normally I would prefer my daughter have some nuts, fruits or milkshakes for that filling feeling, yet not so heavy food while studying. We all come across such...

SCHEZWAN BABY POTATO

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Schezwan Baby Potato is one of the long pending lists to post in my blog.Not only for the reason daughter dear loves it,I promised you all that I will post this when I posted schezwan sauce.So here I come with a fantastic starter recipe with baby potatoes.This recipe I have adapted from Tarla Dalal and it is the most favourite dish at home.When I first tasted this at a restuarant I was too tempted and the gravy was simply great.We had it with fried a match made in heaven.Yes.it was soo good,that I wanted to give it a try.I also...

PUNJABI SAMOSA

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  Samosa is a classic snack dish from the state of Punjab. Who doesn't love them?These crispy and spicy deep fried snacks are everyone's favorite. I made these last week on a  lazy rainy afternoon with masala chai. I have had many of these from Bikanerwala at Karol Bagh,  New...

CARROT GINGER SOUP

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Soups are always comforting and give an additional attraction with a meal.Amidst all different soups,this carrot ginger soup stands apart as i have included many indian spices in it.Very soothing during cold cough this one is also a great appetizer and is very filling too and can be had in between meals.I have made this to times in my house and all liked it very much.I added caraway seeds and cumin to subside the sweetness of carrots.A different from the regular soups this will a nice hit in your homes.So do try and let me know.. Notes You can add...

BAINGAN BHARTHA

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When it comes comes to brinjal it is always a no no in our family.Try what may they won't touch it. But I like experimenting with veggies specially different coloured ones.But who listens?Hubby and daughter both have a strong enmity towards good old brinjal.But thankfully my MIL likes it and when i have packed something else for my daughter and hubby i end up preparing something out of brinjal.But yesterday it was different.I was for a long time planning to make eat Ravi and Dhivya brinjal and that too without their knowledge.Baingan Bhartha recipe from tarla dalal came to my...
It is a daily affair for me to break my head daily what to pack for my hubby and daughter.They both have different tastes and to satisfy both is one big task.I try to make a variety of items keeping their demands in my mind.Everytime i do something different there will be a number of questions aimed at me and this time it was no different.Karuveppilai means curry leaves and sadam means rice in tamil.They were at first very intrigued by the fact that how can i make a rice out of a thing that is used for garnishing.At least...
Kulfi is liked by all at home.It is badam pista that I always make,but when Ravi’s friend who has farm dispatched a big box of mangoes last month,I was wondering what to do with the raining mangoes.I tried mango lassi,mango milk shake and mango tea.But kulfi was long due.So I made it sometime back a

NAVADHANYA SUNDAL

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Today for the Navarathri festival I made Navadhanya Sundal task of making this for prasadam. As sundal is an essential offering during this festival down South, I took the task of making this. It turned out to be highly tasty and all at home enjoyed to the core. Coming...