Black Chana Dry Curry and Rasam (Chana saar upkari)

Black Chana Dry Curry and Rasam (Chana saar upkari)

It has only been few years ago when I learnt that even Black Chana/ Kala Chana are referred to as Chickpeas. I had assumed that only Kabuli Chana was referred to as Chickpeas. I make the usual Chana Masala with the Kabuli Chana and Saaru 

Black Bean Cornbread Bake/ Casserole

Black Bean Cornbread Bake/ Casserole

I had this dish almost 10 years ago at the company cafeteria I used to work for way back then. (Aww shucks, that was a decade ago, I cannot believe how time flies!) That was during the height of dot com boom and everything in 

Lemon Dill Rice

Lemon Dill Rice

We had eaten a Dill Rice at a Mediterranean restaurant when we were on a vacation far east (no not that far east a little to the westJ), and that taste had stuck onto us for a long time. It was a simple rice recipe, 

Instant Sweet Appe/Paniyaram/Paddu

Instant Sweet Appe/Paniyaram/Paddu

There is something fun and exciting about Road Trips isn’t it? Just the thought itself gives me a warm feeling, good enough to drive away those blues! We had been on a Road trip recently for few days and it was good change for us 

Blueberry Picking an experience and Blueberry Smoothie

Blueberry Picking an experience and Blueberry Smoothie

We had been to a berry farm last weekend to do our own blueberry picking and I wanted to share some of my thoughts here.  We had done berry picking almost 4 years ago when DS was still an infant.  So we decided to do 

Bitter Gourd Stir Fry

Bitter Gourd Stir Fry

I usually make either Karate Kismuri/ BitterGourd Onion Coconut Mix or Bitter Gourd Crisps/ Bittergourd Rings (Microwave) with bitter melons at home. Both are quick, easy and make wonderful side dishes with their bitterness hardly noticible.  But on occasions when I have the time and 

Kid’s Lunch; Simple Bell Pepper, Peas Pasta

Kid’s Lunch; Simple Bell Pepper, Peas Pasta

The kiddo loves pasta as far as I can remember.  We have been to many a long trips, functions, picnics etc carrying a bowl of pasta knowing a fall back option in case he does not eat anything else. But the caveat has been that