May 05, 2015, Updated Jan 17, 2024 In fact, anything sticky, cake-y or doused in maple syrup before noon makes me want to (or actually) barf my guts out. I was hoping this would pass after the first trimester, but alas, here I am approaching my 19th week and it hasn’t changed. There are wives’ tales that say if you crave savoury, it’s a boy, if you crave sweet, it’s a girl… do you believe any of these pregnancy stories?...

PinTava Idli(Tawa idli) is a spicy snack prepared with leftover idlis. The main star ingredient of this recipe is pav bhaji masala powder, which gives a great flavour to this snack…I used homemade and it tasted great! More idli recipes Pin If you have any more questions about this tawa idli do mail me at [email protected]. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter . Tried this tawa idli ?...

Pin I love thalicha sadam and whenever I have leftover rice I end up making this.Sometimes when I don’t feel like having meals for lunch I just make this tempered rice just for myself and enjoy it.This is very quick to make and when had hot nothing can beat it.You don’t need any sidedish for this rice but papad / vadam will be just perfect. Though this recipe is very simple I wanted to post it as it might help atleast few....

Pin Updated pics and stepwise on 9/3/17 : Have been making homemade pizza for the past 5 yrs.Though everytime I get lot of praises for my pizza from friends and family,I was not content as I wanted a golden crust pizza with a goey cheese as in pizzahut/dominos,but that never happened because when the crust is golden, the veggies and cheese get overbaked,the base becomes soggy too.Have been asking,torchuring many that includes blogger friends,online forums,chefs at restaurants etc....

Even though it is not officially fall season yet, I am seeing pumpkins and winter squash pop up in stores. A nearby pumpkin patch for the kids is in the making. Hence when Bosch sent me their new Nutrimill Harvest, I was so excited to make something healthy. Yes, I used freshly milled chickpea flour to make these Chickpea Squash Fritters. Surprise your family or guests with these fritters. There is no way they would guess that there is squash in them....

This Punjabi wadi chawal is also called as Wadiyan wale chawal. My family loves wadiyan, and my sister gets these specially from Amritsar. I store them in the refrigerator for longer shelf life. Sharing here my mom’s recipe for this delicious rice dish. It is super easy and does not need much ingredients similar to my Chana Dal Pulao and Matar Pulao. One tip – If you are using the authentic wadiyan, these can be super spicy....

Every bite of this watermelon salad is refreshing and packed with sweet and salty flavors. Watermelon season is my absolute favorite! I love the sweet, cool, refreshing taste of this summertime fruit so much that I add it to sangria in my Watermelon Sangria recipe and I even put it on the grill. When it comes to watermelon I do not mess around. Growing up by the shores of the Mediterranean, my summers in Port Said, Egypt consisted of two things: the beach and watermelons....

Jan 31, 2023 Whether you’re looking for a romantic treat for your significant other or something special to give to your friends, there’s something for you here! These homemade sugar cookies are a meaningful gesture that will show your partner how much you care about them. You can whip up a batch of these with a few simple ingredients in no time. Chocolate Sugar Cookies Made with rich cocoa and a hint of sea salt, these chocolate sugar cookies are packed with chocolatey goodness....

Burrata cheese with tomato and basil is a classic combo I can’t live without! And the crunchy olive oil-toasted Italian bread, salty prosciutto, and tangy capers take it to the next level! You can think of this as a slightly indulgent burrata salad or an appetizer to start a delicious Italian dinner. Personally, I’ll have it as a summer meal with nothing more than a refreshing Aperol Spritz! What is burrata?...

The first time I tried gazpacho soup was at a fancy baby shower that took place at a small Spanish restaurant. It was served in shot glasses as a non-alcoholic apéritif. I took my first sip of this chilled tomato soup and was immediately hooked! If you have some ripe tomatoes to use up, why not try a batch of no-cook tomato sauce or this gazpacho soup recipe? It’s the perfect little summer meal in 10 minutes tops!...

Even though most people worldwide think that Indian food means creamy curries, that is not true. We did not grow up eating them at home. Typically, most Indians include vegetables, pulses, homemade fresh flatbreads, and rice in their regular meals. These are all healthy if included in the right portions. We are a country with a huge emphasis on homecooked meals, which are so varied and include a variety of nutrients....

Oct 26, 2023, Updated Apr 09, 2024 Who else recalls those intense dinner table debates over the last drumstick? Yep, they’re THAT good. And kids? They adore them—easy to grip and a blast to munch on. But despite them being most popular on the grill, their magic isn’t limited to barbecue season; they hold a special place in many cultures, from the aromatic Indian curries to the Southern American crispy fried treats....

Easy Salmon Recipe, and the Secret is in the sauce A meal that is simple for any night of the week, but fancy enough for special occasions? So few recipes can satisfy these two requirements at once, but I have to say, this easy baked salmon recipe absolutely does it. There is a reason it’s a fan-favorite! I’m of the opinion that baked salmon is super delicious even with just a little pinch of salt and pepper and a generous drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil....

Beans Poriyal is an easy side dish that can be made with almost any veggie. It is one of those dishes that is prepared as a side with dal and rice every day in Kerala. What’s great about Beans Poriyal is its adaptability. You can easily adjust the spice level to your liking, and the base recipe can be modified to include other vegetables like beets, carrots, or even chopped leafy greens....

You can also call this okra recipe – Pyaaz waali Bhindi. Bhindi do pyaza, which is a popular dish in restaurants just means okra with double the quantity of onions. “do” means two in hindi and “pyaz” means onions. There are many ways to prepare okra. You can fry it or oven roast it. You can make it as a stir fry or make it as a curry. Another way is to air fry stuffed okra, and have it as an appetizer with mint chutney....

I saw a video of this Street Style Bread Omlette Recipe,got inspired from it and tried it.I didn’t bookmark the link so couldn’t find the exact link now.I have seen in some videos where they use red and green chutney with cheese but as I am trying it for the first time, I tried the simple street food version and we loved it. More bread recipes Pin I love even the plain omlette served with plain bread with amul butter served in the train pantry....

Bread Pizza – Crisp bread slices with vegetables and cheese topping bread pizza is a tasty and quick snack loved by many. Bread Pizza is instant and doesn’t take much of our time and it is so quick. My kids love bread pizza so I make it at least once a month. About Bread Pizza Bread Pizza is an instant quick version of pizza made using bread as base. Traditionally pizza is made with flour as base to form a dough which takes time to prepare but bread pizza is a instant version of pizza to satisfy immediate pizza cravings....

Breakfast Cereal Popsicles – I had been on the search for interesting popsicle recipes and this one caught my eye while googling.The milk and cereal popsicles looked so colorful that I wanted to try this idea but we don’t get any colorful cereal here so used what I got here.I used cornflakes and chocos for this popsicles and this turned out a big hit at home. My mania for popsicle moulds makes me try many new popsicles and the kids are enjoying it too 🙂 Pin Other popsicle recipes here....

I tried this Butter Beans Sundal today morning to post it here. This is a simple sundal variety with coconut and sundal podi but tastes so good that I had it as such and also with rice. Last week when I went to grocery shopping, I had a glance at the legumes variety that’s when I saw this dried butter beans which I haven’t tried yet so immediately picked it up to try a sundal....

Cake pops are balls made out of crumbled cakes , coated with candy melts / chocolate on the outside pricked in a lollipop stick. Ever since I saw the site bakerella……making cakepops were a dream to me. Last week the bug bit me hard that I wanted to try it right away….I know we dont get candy melts here, I didnt even have the lollipop sticks or the cooking chocolate....