Tomato Mint Pilaf

Published On 28 Oct 2009 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Brunch /Tiffin Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties.

I have to give full credit to DH for this recipe of Tomato Mint Pilaf, as he took over the mantle of chopping, cooking, preparing and even cleaning. Now DH is a talented, but reluctant cook. In a decade’s time that I have known him, it must have been a ... Read More

Raspberry Lemon Tea

Published On 24 Oct 2009 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Refreshments/ Summer Coolers.

As you might already noticed the first two pictures are quite different from the last one. I did take the earlier pictures when I had the energy and enthusiasm, but not so much with the last one though. Frankly it was not meant to be that way. Two weeks ago ... Read More

Mirchi Ka Salan Recipe

Published On 21 Oct 2009 By redchillies. Under Coconut based Curries / Gravies, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes.

Time flies and how! This year’s Diwali is also over. But then hope you all had a wonderful and a blessed Deepavali. We had a crazy time both on the home front and the work front and so could not post any Diwali related sweets and savories. Compound to that ... Read More

Diwali Wishes

Published On 16 Oct 2009 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, General /Personal.

Wishing You all a very Happy, Joyous and a Prosperous Diwali. May this festival of lights illuminate your life, fill your days with peace, mirth and goodwill. Have a wonderful Deepavali. ... Read More

Maggi Noodle Cutlet

Published On 10 Oct 2009 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Kid Friendly Recipes.

I subscribe to those free weekly newsletters from Tarla Dalal. They arrive every week without fail; however they promptly go to my Spam box section. Not that it bothers me but if I remember to peek at my Spam section then I do look at them, for the recipes ideas and ... Read More

Seasoned Yogurt Vermicelli with Grapes /Curd Semiya

Published On 06 Oct 2009 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Brunch /Tiffin Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Low Fat Recipes.

The combination of crunchy texture and sweet, tart flavor have made grapes an ever popular between meal snack as well as a refreshing addition to both fruit and vegetable salads. Grapes contain beneficial compounds called flavonoids, which are phytonutrients that give the vibrant purple color to grapes, grape juice and ... Read More

Thengol/ Thenkuzhal/ Thengolu (Fried Urad and Rice flour noodle)

Published On 02 Oct 2009 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Diwali Recipes, Easy Vegetarian Recipes.

Quite frankly the description that I have provided for ‘Thengolu’ is just a hodgepodge of words and does not seem very appetizing. One has to taste it to really experience the taste, flavor and crispiness of it. Thengol/ Thenkuzhal is a South Indian deep fried savory dish more like Sev, however this ... Read More