26 June 2014

21 June 2014

Baked Beans Samosa

A can of baked beans in the larder is always a source of comfort and inspiration alike. Had a spark today. ..how about a samosa :-) #WorldSamosaDay BAKED BEANS SAMOSA Ingredients : (Makes 14 medium-sized samosas) Filling : Baked beans - 1 can Potatoes - 3 (medium) Jeera powder - 1 tsp Chili...

20 June 2014

Gawar Phali Dal

A South Indian take on dal using Gawar Phali or Cluster beans.   CLUSTER BEANS (GAWAR PHALI)  DAL Ingredients : Tender Cluster Beans - 250 gms (Cut into 1/2 inch long pieces) Arahar Dal (Split pigeon peas) - 1/4 cup Chana Dal - 1/4 cup Tamarind - pea-size (Juice extracted) Salt...

Mini Kozhukattais (Steamed Rice Balls)

Kozhukattais or steamed Rice dumplings are a festival favourite, especially in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. The mini kozhukattais here however, are not the stuffed variety, these are quick to make and disappear even faster!!!                                             MINI KOZHUKATTAIS...

19 June 2014

Turai (Ridge Gourd) Chutney

Turai or Ridge gourd chutney is an excellent combination for almost any dish...especially Dosas, Idlis and Rotis. Here's how to make it....  TURAI CHUTNEY Ingredients : Turai or Ridge Gourd - 1 medium Dry Red Chilies - 2 Urad Dal (split black gram) - 1 tbsp Tamarind - 1 small piece, about...

3 June 2014

Okra (Bhindi) Raita

If you've some unused Okra or ladies fingers in the fridge..or a few from the batch went soggy, no problem. Use them in this refreshing and very simple raita recipe.                                      ...

2 June 2014

Eggless Sponge Cake

The good ol' Eggless sponge cake based on condensed milk that I tried yesterday with minor variations. The original recipe that I jotted down ages ago called for the use of water, I twisted it with a dash of cream...result, a very soft and aromatic cake....            ...