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Mysore is located approximately 150 kms from Bangalore and can be covered in 2-3 hours if you travel non-stop. We decided to spend just one night in Mysore and cover as many tourist attractions as possible. Though we had been to Mysore several times, we wanted to take my daughter out and give her an…
Today’s recipe is a diabetic recipe named ragi rotti or ragi roti which is popular in Karnataka. This dish made with millets is ideally served for breakfast, but you can have it for snacks as well. Ragi is considered as poor man’s staple because it is very nutritious and is not very expensive. Preparing this…
Bangalore is the Silicon Valley of India. In this IT capital, people are very busy on weekdays with different projects. They feel equally bored on weekends and want to do things which make them relax. This post is meant for people living in Bangalore, or people who plan to visit Bangalore. You can also avail…
Alsande popularly known a kidney beans is a rich source of protein. This Alsande Usali is a nutritious recipe which can be prepared within 30 minutes. It can be served with chapatis or with rice as a side dish. Alsande are a type of black eyed beans which are available in Goa during summer. Appearance wise…
This post was published on 9 June 2011. It has been updated today after 6 years on the same day with fresh images and re-posted. I did not want to change the text that I wrote in 2011 due to some lovely memories and hence leaving it as it is 🙂 Enjoy the recipe. …
Godanche Fov (Beaten Rice With Jaggery) is a sweet dish that we Goans normally make for Diwali. It is also known as gud poha in North India. Sometimes we make this for breakfast or evening snacks too. It is a healthy snack and needs no cooking at all. It gets ready in few minutes and…
Last weekend was a hectic one. I had lots of photo shoots for a client and really wanted to chill out with my family. So on Sunday evening, for a change we decided to take the Metro and go to Brigade Road for shopping. Brigade Road is a lovely place to chill out in Bangalore….
Food that is cooked with love turns lovely. Today I cooked this dish Kadai Mushroom in my kitchen and my hubby had his fingers licking. When he loves something that I cook I feel great and happy. Cooking something delicious is an art. When we cook with a happy mood, the happiness goes in the…
Kelphulachi bhaji also known as bonyechi bhaji is a traditional Goan delicacy. Banana blossom is known as Kelphul in Goan Konkani. This recipe is very simple to cook, but the process of cleaning the banana blossom is tedious. You need to have lot of time and patience to clean the banana blossom. I learnt to…
My latest love in the kitchen is this brand new Preethi Electric Pressure Cooker Touch. You might be wondering why I love it so much, right? Yes! There is not one, but multiple reasons for my love towards it. The more I use it, the more I am falling in love with it. It is…
A mother holds a special place in our life. She sacrifices her life for her children. Her entire world revolves around her kids. She works non-stop, becomes happy when her family is happy and never stops caring. Whatever we are today is because of our mother. On 14th May 2017, Mother’s Day was celebrated across…
Baked parmesan tomatoes are a simple and tasty appetisers which can be made in few minutes. This recipe is low in carbohydrates and low in calories. Since it has tomatoes it boosts the immunity due to high vitamin C content. You can serve this dish as appetisers along with a dip or add it to 2 slices…
A Jewish proverb says that “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he created mothers”. The saying goes true. A mother sacrifices all her happiness and desires just to keep her children happy. She works non-stop without complaining even when she is sick. Every year, the second Sunday is celebrated as Mother’s Day across the…
In my previous posts, you have read the various recipes which I made using TTK Prestige products. TTK Prestige is one of the best kitchen appliances brand in India and they have collaborated with me to create delicious and healthy recipes. Today’s post is about the review of TTK Prestige Clip-on Stainless Steel 5 ltr…
We all love shopping. Most of us spend thousands of rupees doing grocery shopping every weekend. Apart from that we also shop for other basic and luxury things like clothes, jewellery, food, toys, travel, gifts for friends and family, cosmetics, etc. I love to shop online. That is because I can save time and escape…
How many people here love Maggi? I personally love Maggi and it was the first dish I ever cooked. Yes! Believe me. Cooking Maggi noodles during the evening hunger time was a small break for me from my studies during my school days. Today after many years… I still love Maggi and my daughter too….
Mango Popsicle were on my mind since a long time. I have been making ice-creams and kulfis since years, but somehow they never made to the blog. Reason – they were immediately consumed by my family due to excitement. This is the season of mangoes in India and this is the perfect time to try…
Morocco is a North African country, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Spices are widely used in Moroccan food. A firm fleshed fish like salmon or basa fish is used to make this dish. Moroccan Baked Fish recipe is a popular dish made in Morocco and Mediterranean region. The fish is baked on…
Whenever it rains, I crave for hot and crispy kanda bhajji or onion pakodas. Last week it rained in Bangalore. I always thank the rain God whenever it rains. First is because it brings respite from the heat and secondly because it lifts the water level and fills the bore wells and dams. Since the…
Bataat Wada (Batata Wada) or Potato Wada or Aloo Bonda is a delicious street food made in various places in India. Bataat means potato and wada means deep-fried dumplings. A delicious stir fry with potatoes is cooked and coated with besan or chickpea flour and are deep-fried. Batata wadas are a famous street food in…
When you are pressed for time or when you have very less time to cook for a party, try these delicious and lip-smacking Tawa Chicken Fry or Pan Fried Chicken tikkas. Tawa chicken fry contains succulent and tender pieces of chicken breasts which are marinated in different types of spices. These are super easy to…
Wondering what to make for breakfast? Try this delicious and healthy stuffed radish paratha or mooli paratha. These whole wheat mooli parathas are diabetic friendly and can be served to any age groups. You can even make these parathas for dinner. Serve them with curds/yogurt and pickle. You can even pack them in lunch or snack…
When he tells me that he will soak and pressure cook the field beans/avarekalu/avare, you just make the stir fry, I can never say NO. He keeps saying that he loves the “Usli” that I cook and since I feel lazy to cook during weekdays, he himself soaks it and even pressure cooks them and…
