Moong Daal Beans Subzi (no onion no garlic)

Onions and garlic play an important role in my everyday cooking. In fact, it would be fair to say that my cooking starts with the chopping of onions. Garlic, I could do without as there are many recipes for which I do not use it; but not onions as I use it very religiously. I guess it was a few […]

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Homemade Popcorn

While talking to one of my friends last week, I mentioned that I refrain from the store brought popcorns and usually make popcorn at home. She was taken aback and thought that it was a complicated process, involving lots of steps and could not imagine preparing it at home. I don’t blame her, because of the amount of commercialization, the […]

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Methi Moong Daal Recipe

Ever since I read on Sandeepa’s blog about green whole moong’s ability to get rid of the toxins from our body, I have been thinking of ways to incorporate more of these beans in our diet. Here is what one source says about these small green beans. “They are very nourishing, while being relatively easy to digest–they do not generally […]

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Savory Semolina Cake /Eggless Sooji Cake

  I had bookmarked this recipe for Savory Semolina Cake from TBC long time ago and had since been in my to-do list. She had adapted this recipe from Anjum Anand’s website from Here.  So last Friday evening when I had some time I decided to give this a try. I involved DS in this as he likes mixing, measuring […]

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Bitter Gourd Crisps/ Bittergourd Rings (Microwave)

This recipe Bitter Gourd Crisps, a long-standing family favorite has been a staple in our household for years. Prepared in the microwave, it is incredibly simple, low-effort, and yet delivers fantastic results—reminiscent of deep-fried Bitter Gourd Chips but far healthier. Every time I make these for friends or family, they rave about the flavor and texture. Both my husband and […]

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Urad Raagi Dosa

Raagi Dosa served with Potato Curry I was happy when Madhuram announced the ingredient selection for JFI as Raagi. It had been a while since I cooked anything with this wonderful whole grain and this was an opportunity for me. Raagi (Finger Millet in English) a whole grain rich in iron content. Finger Millet is a mildly sweet, nut-like flavor and contains a […]

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