Simple and Easy Rava Pongal (Sooji/Semolina Khichidi)

We love the regular rice based Spicy Pongal at home. I usually prepare the Spicy Pongal when I need something quick, tasty with not too much prep work; made using a combination of rice and moong daal along with ginger, pepper it makes a delicious one pot meal. I eat it with a small dollop of ghee, bowlful of yogurt and it makes a warm comforting food. Last week I received this recipe of Rava Pongal from my parents. The ingredients are same as the regular Pongal but instead substitutes Sooji/Semolina with rice.  My mother had tried it, loved the…

Banana Chocolate Milkshake

Last week was pretty hectic both on the work front as well as on the personal front. Right from the get-go on Monday up to Friday we had crazy schedules and other things lined up one after the other. Dear Husband was also out of town for couple of days and that just piled more work on me. Never the less I was very happy to see the weekend come by and was able get some rest and relaxation.   Another good thing that happened during the weekend was that we had invitation to dinner on Saturday and Sunday at…

Eggless Banana Orange Pecan Muffin

On some days during the weekends it is tricky and challenging to keep our 3.5 year old occupied. He is so used to his friends, teachers and school during the week days that he is crest fallen during the weekends, especially in the mornings. Thankfully most of the days, he does a good job of playing on his own and keeping himself entertained. But then there are other days, when he is miffed and does not seem interested in anything and those are the days when he literally keeps me on my toes.   On a good day his morning…