I was introduced to the new concept of Pumpkin Idli only after my wedding. My mother-in-law had prepared it early in the morning for breakfast and I had it with some ghee. Suffice to say that the taste was totally out of this world and I became a big fan of it ever since. This is an instant idly/idlies and requires no fermentation or grinding. It has a sweetish taste because of the pumpkin but when combined with salt, coconut and green chillies, the Idli imparts totally unique flavor. Pumpkin is chock full of goodness. Not only is pumpkin loaded…
Kids Dosas / Mini Dosas
Food is such a sore subject while dealing with our 2.4 year old. First of all nothing seems to appeal him and then trying new foods is out of question. Two things happen when I take food to him one is the utterance of “Nooooooo” and then making a face and tilting of his head away from the food. I know, I know all you Moms out there are experiencing the same predicament and cannot wait for the kids to grow up. **Sigh** Moving on to some cheery and brighter topic, here are some of our toddler’s anecdotes: He would…
Healthy Breakfast: Oatmeal and OJ
Are you giving him THAAAT for breakfast on Valentine’s Day?” said the inner voice. “What is wrong with that, besides I do have some pink color in the background, to correspond to Valentine’s Day?” I said. “Jeeez, people on this day profess their un-dying love for each other, buy expensive gifts, cards, whip out decadent meals and look at you, do you want to be considered cheesy and the most un-romantic person?” “Love is a feeling, an emotion and form of expression and I can show it any way I want.This might be simple yet it is very healthy…