Vegetable Pulao/Pulav with Cheese

Growing up, every Mom I knew had her own version of making vegetable pulav. Strangely enough, even though majority of the ingredients remained the same, each creation had a unique taste so different from the others. And even after sharing recipes, one could not produce the exact same taste as the other. Each ingredient in the mix gives this a […]

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Cucumber Dosa/Taushe Polo

After getting married, I was introduced to an array of new, delicious, and fascinating dishes that were previously unfamiliar to me. Despite both of us being Konkanis, vegetarians, and sharing the same cultural roots, our families had unique styles and combinations of cooking. One such delightful discovery has been the Cucumber Dosa, a savory Indian pancake that is incredibly easy […]

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Microwave Carrot Halwa/ ( Gajar Halwa, Carrot Pudding)

Going down the memory lane Carrot Halwa usually for me conjures up images of Moms toiling and moiling in the kitchen for hours, grating, stirring etc. Nevertheless the end product was a sinfully decadent; finger licking and scrumptious dessert good to the last spoon. Years later after the cooking mantle was handed to me, I would feel the Halwa beckon […]

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Sabudana Vermicelli Kheer/Shavige Payasa

An easy, yummy and guilt free dessert which can brighten up a dull day!   3/4 cup roasted Vermicelli 1/4 cup sago/sabudana 3 cups milk (2%) ½ cup fat free condensed milk 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp ghee 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder 5-10 cashew pieces 10-15 raisins Preparation: v     Soak the Sago/sabudana in enough water for about 3 hours. Method: v      Heat the […]

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On Writing …..

  I have always admired the writers who have the depth, flow and mastery over the language, writers who are able to convey their thoughts in an effective crisp manner through their writing, writers who are able to touch lives based on real life experiences, writers who can create a powerful impact based on their imagination, writers who can inspire, […]

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Complex Lifestyle…

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 intricate details. This is true not only in the Finance […]

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Methi (Fenugreek) Rice

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 easy, tasty and healthy recipe to have in one’s […]

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