The other day I was looking at 529’s, a saving vehicle for child’s future education. The dizzying array of choices offered there are completely mind boggling, what with each state offering at least 2-3 plans for a total of 100+ 529 plans and not to mention it’s complexities and other ... Read More

Methi is one of our favorite herbs and I look for different ways of using it in my cooking. Not only is it readily available, but extremely healthy too. The distinctive aroma that methi imparts the moment it hits the pan sautéing with onions is simply divine! Here is one an ... Read More

The traffic was moving at a snail’s pace on the free way this morning. Most of the days, especially during the rush hour, the traffic is pretty bad, but nothing like this; this took the icing on the cake so to speak. I just hated it that I was stuck doing ... Read More

   INDIAN PAYASAM VARIETIES Indira’s Chanadaal, Vermicelli Sabudana Kheer/Payasam Rice Kheer (Payasam) / ( Rice Pudding) Vermicelli Sago Kheer/Payasam   Tabouli Wheat Kheer/Payasam  Bottle Gourd Pudding/ Lauki Kheer/ Gardudde Paays Chana Daal Kheer ( Kadlebele Payasa/ Madgane) Oats Vermicelli Pudding/ Oats Semiya Payasam Sweet Pongal (Huggi) LADOO VARIETIES Wheat Flour Laddos (Churma Laados/ Atta Ladoo /Pitta Undo) Sweet Beginnings with Coconut Ladoo Microwave ... Read More

Days, weeks and months have zipped by and before long little S is almost 2 years old. He has turned from a teeny tiny infant into an active, spirited toddler. The sitting, crawling, creeping days that have passed by seem like a haze now and what persists now is constant jabber, ... Read More

NORTH INDIAN STYLE Matar Paneer Masala Simple and Easy Baingan Bhartha   Matar Paneer with Methi   Malai Kofta Curry Kadai Paneer Aloo Palak (Spinach Potato Curry)   Chana Masala/ Chole Methi Paneer Chole Rajma Curry   DRY CURRIES/FRY Methi Besan Sabji Stuffed Okra/ Bharwan Bhendi Recipe Spinach Pithla Indian Flat Beans Curry/ Chaprada Avere Palya/ Papdi ki Sabzi Dry Mushroom ... Read More

INDIAN RICE VARIETIES PULAO VARIETIES Ghee Rice Bombay Tomato Pulao — Tawa Pulao Easy Coconut Rice Recipe, South Indian style Lemon Dill Rice Mint Rice/ Pudina Pulao Easy Breezy Vegetable Pulao/ Jhatphat Pulao Cheesy Vegetable ... Read More