Today we will make a dish from Assam. Assam is also one of the seven sister states of North Eastern India and shares international with Bhutan and Bangladesh. Rice is the most important ingredient of this cuisine. Khar is a traditional dish made in Assam using ashes of banana stem.…
After a long time, I am taking part in another Blogging MArathon Series. And this edition is very special. You may remember the A-Z Blogging Marathon I did last year. When we finished that Marathon, immediately discussions began for this Indian States Themed Marathon. Srivalli chose 30 states and Union…
For this month’s South Vs North challenge, started by Divya, the challenge posed by the Northern team host Santosh Bangar was Mawa Gujiya. March is the month of Holi – The festival of colours and in every UP household gujiya and gajar ki knji are prepared. Santoshji chose the recipe…
For this month’s Indian Cooking Challenge, Srivalli got the recipe for Gujarathi snack Gathiya from Vaishali who got it from her friend. Gathiya is a savoury snack which is almost like the south Indian kara sev. The only difference is it is mildly spiced whereas kara sev is extremely spicy.…
I have tasted French Fry once in a restaurant and then I never ever wanted to taste it again. It was soft, soggy and there was so much oil in it. My mom used to make the most delicious potato fries and I have never ever done it perfect. So…
Whenever I see Cherry tomatoes in cookery shows, I would be tempted to taste it but unfortunately we don’t get them in Madurai. So it has been in my to do list for long. Last month, when I went to Nilgiris, I saw a basket full of cherry tomatoes in…
I love medhu vadas aka ulundha vadai, but I make it only twice or thrice a year fearing the oil in the vadas. Even hubby dear loves them so much and never forgets to eat one while visiting a tea stall. But even it is so tempting, I stay away…
For the second day of Blogging Marathon #34, it is a simple yet delicious sundal under evening snacks. My mom used to make sundal often for evening snacks. And I used to love this sundal. It is quite easy to make and I don’t add onions in sundal. But if…
For the third week of Blogging Marathon#34, I chose the theme evening snacks. When my daughter returns from school, the very first question she asks after entering home is “Mom, What is for snacks today?” So I make sure that she gets her favourite snack every day. Some times, when…
My daughter loves roasted cashews. But what we get at bakeries is full of chilly powder and it is very hot. So to make a plain salted version of those roasted cashewnuts, I tried this at home. Instead of deep frying the nuts, I opted for a more healthier method – I…