Yay! Today marks our 100th post, and we could not be more excited! We are so grateful to those that have followed and supported us since the beginning of our blog. It is your comments and page views that keep us blogging.
Our 100th post, which was supposed to get published last week was postponed because the weather has been so nice and gloomy, we had to wait for the Sun to show up to take a bright-clear picture! So a new addition to our assets... No Bake Oreo Cheesecake
Yay! Today marks our 100th post, and we could not be more excited! We are so grateful to those that have followed and supported us since the beginning of our blog. It is your comments and page views that keep us blogging.
Our 100th post, which was supposed to get published last week was postponed because the weather has been so nice and gloomy, we had to wait for the Sun to show up to take a bright-clear picture! So a new addition to our assets... Malai Vegetable kofta
Malai Kofta with kofta made of mixed vegetables and paneer. A dish I don’t make that often but A must to have along with butter naan in restaurants. I have tried a few variety of koftas and gravy ranging between 5-6 colors. I like to keep the gravy of this particular dish white as my other kofta-gravy are yellow and peachy in color. Initially that is how I differentiated the gravy (on color basis) to remember and now it as become more like a... Spinach-Ricotta Lasagna
Spinach-Ricotta Lasagna: This vegetarian lasagna is a warm, filling, perfect family meal and an apt potluck dish for get-together & gathering on holidays. This dish is layers of goodness of Fresh Spinach, Ricotta-Mozzarella-Parmesan Cheese and a few extra veggies like zucchini and cherry tomato. I assure your meat-eating friends too will enjoy. This lasagna can also be arranged way before time and baked just before serving so you can concentrate on... Bisi Bele bath
The first thing that pops in my head when I think/hear of Karnataka’s cuisine is Bisi Bele Bath, a dish made of rice & lentil with vegetables and lots of spices. A great one pot meal that can be easily made for serving a big crowd once the spice powder is made ahead of time. Bisi bele bath means piping hot rice-lentil dish. The ingredients list is long and a lot of spices go into this dish but segregating the ingredients and planning a little... Phulkas | Puffed Roti
Phulkas is a type of Roti, an Indian bread. It is made with Whole wheat flour that is half-cooked on a skillet and finished off over an open flame. The Phulka begins to puff up over the open flame because of the steam that is formed. “Phulke” means puffed up or bloated, that how this roti gets its name!
Roti and Chappati are the same, they are just called in different name depending on the region. Roti/Chappati is little thicker and cooked... Bell pepper/Capsicum Pulao
Bell Pepper/Capsicum Pulao, The colors are absolutely beautiful and the flavors explode in your mouth. With only a few ingredients, you can make this Pulao that is sure to impress everyone when you serve this. Plus, it’s light and perfect to serve during the summer months.
I love Bell pepper/Capsicum and its unique flavor. The fresh Mint and Cilantro/Coriander adds a refreshing flavor. The Cashews and raisins sautéed in butter/Ghee gives a rich... Black beans-Corn salad
Black bean-Corn Salad: I am totally in love with this salad! Its colorful, flavorful and so refreshing. This healthy salad is ready in few minutes so its just-that-apt dish with tortilla scoops to feed a big group of hungry people. (Dang! I forgot to take a pic of this delicious salad in those tiny tortilla scoops, they are so appealing that its hard to resist after a few. I am sure I am going to make this pretty often, will upload the pic soon!)
Fresh... Spring Rolls
Spring rolls, Crispy vegetable filled rolls, an irresistible appetizer. A recipe that was pending for a long time as it was waiting for a perfect picture. This appetizer needs no introduction, great when served with soups or had with sweet-chilli sauce.
A perfect snack if you are craving for Indo-Chinese food.
Ingredients you will need:
15 Spring rolls Pastry sheet
1 tbsp Corn-Flour... Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Spinach-Artichoke dip, this rich creamy dip made with cream cheese is ideal for parties and is at its best when served with toasted pita bread.
This warm dip that is so comforting, it can be used in other recipes too, like stuffed mushrooms, also a great sandwich spread. The flavor is amazing and we love it with some roasted Mushrooms and bell peppers for sandwich!
Ingredients you... Blueberry | Plain pancakes
Maple syrup and butter dripping pancakes is an ideal breakfast for those laid back weekends. Also a quick breakfast with few all-time available ingredients for those hurry-burry mornings. It is simple to make fluffy pancakes from scratch with no effort.
While butter and maple syrup are everyone’s favorite, Honey, Agave nectar, Fresh berries, Caramelized banana and Whipped cream go... The Team
A common idea we share is - Eating is about feeling good and not just following the rules of cooking. more...