Microwave Aloo

Technology can be both a boon and a bane. Yep, I know, this phrase is so oft repeated that it might have lost its sheen now!! But my only belief is that as long as we use technology to help run our life and not take over it, we should be pretty OK in this day and age :) For example, a quick potato...

Crispy Bitter Gourd

Crisp fried Bitter gourd is quite a popular accompaniment and cuts away from the normal curry preparations using this Oh-so-healthy vegetable!! But then what's life without a little indulgence?? CRISPY FRIED BITTER GOURD Ingredients : Bitter gourd (Karela) - 3, medium (de-seeded) Bengal...

Corn Idli Upma

Another variation in the leftover idli saga...this time with the twist of corn ...                                                              ...

Leftover Roti Pizza

LEFTOVER ROTI PIZZA Ingredients : Leftover rotis - 5-6 Tomato puree - 1/2 cup Paneer cubes - 1/2 cup Boiled sweet corn - 1/4 cup Chopped Bell peppers (green, red and yellow) - 1/2 cup Chopped and blanched spinach - 1 cup Chopped onion - 1/4 cup Grated cheese or cheese slices Red chili...

Pudina Pepper Paratha

PUDINA PEPPER PARATHA Ingredients : Whole wheat flour - 2 cups Black Pepper Powder - 2 tsps Salt to taste Chopped Green chilies - 2 to 3 tsps Clarified butter (Ghee) - 2 tbsps Chopped Mint leaves - 1/2 cup Chopped Coriander leaves - 1/4 cup Method : 1. In a clean bowl, mix together,...

Adai

Adai is a typical preparation in most households, especially on the occasion of Karthigai, the famous festival of lights celebrated in the Tamil Karthik month. It's a wholesome pancake combining rice and lentils. It's best served with jaggery which balances out the heaviness of the lentils...

Broccoli-Palak Paratha

Here's a healthier version of the ever-popular Gobhi Paratha, using the coloured sibling - Broccoli; and to add further greenery, we use spinach. BROCCOLI SPINACH PARATHA Ingredients : Grated Broccoli - 1 cup (You can use cauliflower if Broccoli isnt available) Blanched and pureed spinach...