What happens when you have some of that good ole pancake mix lying in your pantry and you really are not in the mood for pancakes? You are in the mood for some cake and coffee! How about some spice cake? This is the quickest cake ever. I found this recipe on the back of … Continue reading »
My husband has two guilty pleasures : Coca-cola and chocolate. As for me, I like neither. But with all the love that is in the air, this day, it only seemed natural for me to combine these two and put it in the oven to bake something he would have to love. (Or. love to … Continue reading »
If I have had a hectic week, I like to have a lazy brunch and really take it easy. If you ask me, Saturday mornings are meant to begin late! How about some potato cutlets for brunch? It is perfect with some ketchup or green chutney. :) What You’ll Need Potatoes : 2, boiled, peeled, mashed Onions … Continue reading »
Here is a quick one for a busy weeknight. Toss. Stir-fry. Serve. Well, almost! When you are too tired on a Tuesday night, or when you are in the middle of a move (like me), simple and tasty dinners are the need of the hour. I used flat rice noodles and frozen vegetables to come up … Continue reading »
The best thing about Delhi winters is the crazy amount of vegetables that suddenly makes an entry in the regular markets. Sure, you can get peas and carrots and spinach when a scorching August afternoon can wilt even you. But vegetables just taste heavenly when they are in season. Spinach (Palak) is one such vegetable. … Continue reading »
Thoran dishes are a must on a traditional Kerala platter, be it a regular work day or Onam. I also find the different types of thoran not only yummy but also healthy. For this recipe, I have used the most common beans found in Kerala, Achingya Payar, or those long string beans. Ingredients Beans : … Continue reading »
When my husband thinks of having South Indian food, the tasty lemon rice is one of his top contenders. Its simple recipe has never let me down, as well. Ingredients Rice : 1 cup of plain rice, pre-soaked and cooked Onion : 1/2 cup, finely chopped Ginger : 1/4″, finely chopped Green chillies : 1-2, … Continue reading »
And once again, it is that time of the year when cherubs and hearts are marketed everywhere, right from chocolates to kitchen towels. Yup, the month of romance, love, and the color red. It is only fair that I share the recipe of Red Velvet cake here. Check out this gorgeous beauty that I made: … Continue reading »
Ingredients Chickpeas : 1/2 cup Garlic : 3-4 cloves, chopped Ginger : 1/4″, chopped Green chilli : 1-2, chopped Coriander leaves : 1/4 cup, chopped Flour : 1-2 tablespoon Cumin : 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds : 1 teaspoon, crushed (optional) salt and pepper How to Make Falafels Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and … Continue reading »
Let’s first work on the dip of our Middle Eastern platter, shall we? Ingredients Chickpeas/Kabuli chana/Safed chana : 1/2 cup Lemon juice : 5 tablespoons Garlic : 3-4 cloves Salt : to taste Olive oil : 2 tablespoons Chilly flakes Parsley Preparation Soak the chickpeas in water, overnight. Pressure cook the chickpeas along with the water, until … Continue reading »
