Recipes
Hot Chilli chutney
Chutney is a condiment used in south Asian Cuisine that usually contains a mixture of spices and vegetables and/or fruits. I was craving to eat something very hot, so decided to make this chutney dip. I used 3 different kinds of chillies, jalapenos, red dry chillies and Thai chillies. I served this chutney with oatmeal idli’s and it was amazing. This chutney dip is very hot so if you are not used to this spice level add more brown sugar or use fewer chillies to tone it down. So this chutney is for all my friends who say...
read moreOatmeal Idli’s (savory steamed cakes)
Oatmeal idli’s are my favorite breakfast recipe, only because Idli and Upma are the only way I can have oatmeal. I am not a cereal person at all… so when i stumbled across this recipe couple of years ago, instantly became a big fan. This is my healthy breakfast ..:) It is soft, spongy and totally delicious.I have used regular old fashioned oats, semolina flour (sooji) you also could add, some wheat bran to make it fluffier, its optional. The idli mix can be made well ahead of time (2 weeks in refrigerator) and used whenever you...
read moreGrilled Salmon
to Today I bring to you grilled salmon. My younger son, Eshaan tried salmon in a restaurant and liked it, otherwise a picky eater. I tweaked  the recipe to his taste, flavor of roasted cumin and lemon was amazing, it came out just perfect. After trying this preparation he said,” mommy i like your salmon recipe better”…yea :). Trust me it is very difficult to please my 4 year old. Also wanted to share some of the health benefits of salmon. Salmon is one of the natures’s healthiest and purest foods. It is high...
read moreBread Breakfast Bowl
Bread Breakfast bowl are perfect weekend breakfast. Also these yummy breakfast bowl are popular as they are completely customizable, so everyone puts there favorite fillings. My kids were super excited as they could fill their own bowl and the idea of eating the bowl itself….. Best part of this recipe is that you can toss anything you have or like. Fillings Ideas : grape tomatoes, cilantro, parsley, thyme, shredded cheese, jalapeno, caramelized onions, pre-cooked breakfast potatoes, spinach artichoke dip, onions, mushrooms, spinach,...
read moreVegetable Sweet Corn soup
It is raining out here and wanted to have something warm, so I decided to make soup. Vegetable sweet corn soup is my all time favorite. Sweet Corn Soup is creamy goodness without the cream. This soup is very tasty and easy to make. Also this vegetarian soup is a fat free. What more can a girl ask for...
read moreRich fruit Cake
It was my husbands birthday and he does not like creamy cake’s that much, so when I came across this cake recipe, I knew it would be just perfect. My fruit cake recipe is does not have any sugar and butter, if like me u cake out the frosting.  Fruitcake  is a cake made with chopped  dried fruits (you could also add nuts). Everyone who likes fruitcake will love this recipe. Traditional fruit cake recipe calls for alcohol, I have substituted with orange juice....
read moreGarlic Rolls
Garlic bread are so flavorful and serves as a perfect appetizer or side dish. Its a hot favorite in my house, my older son is a big fan. Every time we stop for pizza he opts for garlic bread, so when I came across this recipe, had to try it. This recipe is very easy to make, and the step by step pictures helps you to recreate these amazing garlic rolls. Minced fresh garlic is key to these flavor-packed roll. Note : I have used cilantro, you could use any herd of your choice, basil, rosemary or...
read morePaneer Butter Masala
Paneer Butter Masala, as the name suggests, this dish is very rich. The soft paneer chunks dunked in a rich tomato and cashews based gravy is a must for all those who love paneer (cottage cheese). If you are looking for a party recipe,for an occasion this will surely please you and your friends. You could serve the paneer butter masala with rotis / naan/ onion kulcha and  pulao with any other curry or just by itself. [You can also substitute paneer with...
read moreChicken Biryani
Chicken Biryani is a flavorful rice dish made with fragrant Basmati rice. I prepared this biryani a tons of times, the recipe is perfect and has never failed me. Once you try this step-by-step version, you will be surprised how easy it is. [ You can also dum (steam) the biryani in rice cooker, replace the last step in cooker] It’s fantastic with a cucumber raita , cooling off the heat while adding a fresh zing that brightens all the spices in the...
read moreBaked Sweet Potato Tater tots
Sweet Potato Tater tots makes an excellent appetizer, So I am sharing this easy, healthy and mouth-watering goodness with you.
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