Kanda Batata poha is a very easy poha preparation made very often for breakfast. Kanda Batata Poha can be made very quickly and hence serves as a very great quick breakfast option for me on the days when I am in a hurry. Also aloo poha requires ingredients easily available in the kitchen. Earlier I used […]
Mac and Cheese
A very simple recipe for Mac and Cheese or Macaroni and Cheese. Macaroni is tossed in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese to make this simple dish. What more, you can also sneak in some veggies for your fussy eaters with this cheesy pasta:) I had read in some article a few days ago […]
Mirchi Pakoras or Mirchi Bhajiyas
Mirchi Pakoras, also called as Chily Pakoras or Mirchi Bhajiyas are a wonderful treat for those who love the spiciness of green chilies. The green chilies are coated in a chickpea flour (besan) based batter and deep fried to get a crispy snack which goes amazingly well with a hot cup of tea. Mirchi Pakoras […]
Mutter Palak
Spinach is a super food loaded with tons of nutrients. No wonder Popeye the sailor man (the cartoon fictional character) gets superhuman powers on eating it :). Even if we keep aside the fiction, Spinach (Palak) is packed with iron, vitamins and minerals and is extremely beneficial for good health. Not many people like spinach […]
Modak Recipe (Fried Wheat modak)
Fried Modak is a sweet deep fried wheat dumpling commonly made in Goa at the time of Ganesh Chaturthi. This sweet is known to be a favorite of Lord Ganesha and is made as an offering during Ganesh Chaturthi. The outer cover of these fried modaks is made of whole wheat flour. Usually the stuffing […]
Creamy Chicken Lasagne
As mentioned in my previous Lasagne post, everyone in my house loves Lasagne. This is the second time I tried it. The first time I had made Lasagne, it was a vegetarian one – Vegetarian Lasagna. This time I wanted to try something different. Since my hubby and I both love white sauce, I made […]
God Lonche (Sweet and Sour Mango Pickle)
God lonche is basically a sweet and sour mango pickle /jam. This age old Goan delicacy is made with raw mangoes and jaggery and is known to last in the fridge even upto a year (and that too without preservatives). As soon as the season of raw mangoes sets in, this delicious pickle is prepared […]
Chicken Pulao
Chicken Pulao is an Indian rice dish which is very easy to make and gets ready quite quickly. Chicken, Basmati Rice and several spices are cooked together in one large kadai to make a mouth-watering delicious meal. A few days back, I wanted to make a rice dish with chicken for dinner. My usual favorite Murg […]
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Roasted sweet potato salad is a delicious salad which combines the goodness of sweet potatoes with a lip-smacking dressing…the result? Well, it is simply awesome! I am sure you will not be able to resist this one. I first tried making this delicious salad a couple of weeks back when I found myself with access […]
Cola Cake
Cola cake is one my most favorite cakes and it gets its name from the aerated cola drink which is used in it. My mom used to make this cake very often for me because I loved it so much, and several times it was also packed for me and my friends whether I was going to hostel or […]
