Here's a simple and refreshing salad with a desi tadka (Tempering)!!!
QUICK CHICKPEA SALAD
Ingredients...
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...
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
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....
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