So last week I had this opportunity of working from home. It is a refreshing change for me, a warm cozy feeling in fact; I can work from the comfort of my home, at my own pace, in a calm atmosphere and most of all avoid those long dreadful commutes. On the flip side however I feel hungry most of the time. Kitchen is just few steps away; it adjures me all the time and I mentally make notes of the different things in the pantry that seeks my attention. Ah the eternal quandary and the sweet joys of working…
- Breakfast/ Brunch /Tiffin Varieties
- Easy Vegetarian Recipes
- Idli Varieties
- Karnataka Recipes
- Konkani Recipes
- Light Vegetarian Lunches
- Low Fat Recipes
- Revived Recipes
Soft Idli and Chutney- South Indian breakfast
The idli or”idly” or “iddly” is a savory cake popular in South India. The cakes are usually two to three inches in diameter and are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice. Most often eaten at breakfast or as a snack, idlis are usually served in pairs with chutney, sambar, or other accompaniments. In addition, idlis are considered one of the top ten healthiest foods in the world. (Source:Wiki) Idli along with Coconut Mustard chutney makes a flavorful combination and can be served as breakfast/brunch. I learnt making this mustard chutney from…
Wings to fly
The other day we were at a restaurant along with our toddler enjoying some delicious tomato basil soup with warm bread when the waitress came to check on us and the usual pleasantries followed. She then stuck a friendly conversation with our toddler and mentioned that she has 5 kids of her own but now all are grown up and left her house and they are on their own. Enjoy your toddler as much as you can for now she said as kids grow very fast and it feels empty after they leave. I nodded my head sympathetically; I could…