Methi Matar Malai : The Green Side Of The Story

Cooked Methi Matar Malai today. I started with baking the brownie in the mug recipe, but as the case with incorrect and not tested recipes… this one ended up in a disappointment. So the initial sulking and negativity sets in, seemingly enveloping my entire thought process. But then I told myself and my mother that…

The Apple Pie I Gave Up On

Baked Apple Pie today. You must consider the fact that I try to find recipes for which I can find ingredients conveniently and economically in my neighborhood. That includes a good deal of compromise and innovation from my side and my ever present life saver, my mother. So when I baked the pie, its crust…

The Cookie Factory and My Nose

Baked Vanilla Almond Cookies today. Believe you me when I tell you this, I like my nose and sniffing abilities around good food, bakeries, yellow pages of old books, and flowers rather than umm…. never mind! The point is there is this biscuit manufacturing factory near my place. Now I don’t travel down its way…

The Pasta Promise

So here it is, The Spicy Veg Pasta With Peas as promised in the last post. As you take the first bite in, you are hit by a sudden splurge of spices and chilli but as you munch on it further (yes, the vegetables are cooked but crunchy) you get a more creamy, smooth and…

Just Boiling, Just Bliss!

Boiled some pasta tonight with a promise to myself of making it tomorrow. Its simple and basic. But why it deserves a post here is because its special…. to me. It feels like a prelude to a spicy cooking session, or more like an epilogue of an expected hot meal. It feels great to have…

Veggies on a Stick with Spicy dip

Came up with this low fat version of veg tikka and a home made spicy yoghurt dip to go with it. My impulse guided me through it with a hint of oil. The first taste to hit you right on the spot is of tanginess, followed by a sweet slap of spices and lastly the…

The First One – Mangodi Ka Chatka

Relished today the Urad dal ki Mangodi ki sabzi. There’s something about this curry that brings in a strong aroma of spices and childhood along with the winters. It’s spiced and amazingly surprises the taste buds with all the varied ingredients simmered for the love of it. Simply enjoyed it!