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  • BAKES - EGGLESS

    Caramel Peanut Squares

    For this month’s Sweet Punch, Ria asked us to bake a dish of our choice. I bookmarked this recipe from a cook book before long. I thought this was the perfect time to try out the recipe. Yesterday, I made these with the help of my daughter and it turned…

  • RECIPES

    Palak Dhokla

    I am now experimenting with greens. My hubby yesterday told my daughter that her mommy is cooking everything green! Even my daughter loves the green coloured dishes. I used Palak to make this delicious dhokla. While I was going through a hand written recipe book which I used during college…

  • SOUTH INDIAN DELICACIES

    Stuffed Okra Stir Fry

    This goes very well with curd rice. I used little oil and prepared it in a non stick pan. For stuffing I used ellu podi (sesame powder) with a garlic pod and it was absolutely delicious. It is very easy to make and is definitely a crowd pleaser. Ingredients: For The Ellu…

  • FLAT BREADS

    Layered Sesame Paratha

    As promised yesterday i am giving you the recipe for layered till parathas. The dough is very easy to prepare and the layering is very interesting. It uses less oil than the usual paratha and the wheat flour makes it healthier and nutritious. I saw the method of layering in…

  • GRAVY - PANEER

    Paneer Kofta Curry

    For yesterday’s dinner I prepared this delicious curry to go with till parathas (the recipe comes tomorrow). I am a great fan of paneer, but usually avoid it in the name of dieting. Yesterday I made some paneer and was thinking of using up in a nice gravy. I didn’t…

  • ICE CREAM

    Beet Icecream

    Today is the final day of tenth edition of Blogging Marathon. I am posting under the theme Deceptively Delicious. I want to try out recipes incorporating beet. Though my daughter loves the poriyal, I want to make her some variety of dishes. Yesterday I tried this ice cream which my…

  • BEVERAGES - RECIPES

    Coffee Milk Shake

    Today I prepared a frothy milk shake for my daughter. Kids those who don’t drink milk will drink milk shake. I used instant coffee for flavoring and mixed in condensed milk and cream for extra richness. She just loved it. Today is the sixth day of Blogging Marathon#10. I am…

  • RECIPES

    Tofu and Mushroom Pulao

    I prepared this delicious pulao yesterday for lunch. My hubby loved it very much, especially the tiny tofu pieces. This is a nice way of making children eat tofu. Button mushrooms also add some goodness to the pulao. I used coconut milk for the pulao instead of water and it…