Microwave Besan Laddoo

For the recent Ganesh Chathurthi, I asked my kiddo which sweet he wanted to eat that day, so that I could make it for him. “Yellow laddoo,” he replied without a blink. It caught me by surprise, as I did not get the usual “nothing,” a characteristic reply, especially when I ask him about desserts. Unlike his mom, he is not a dessert person, and the only dessert he loves is something with chocolate in it, like the chocolate chip cookies. Occasionally he might eat some yellow laddos aka Besan Ladoo. I did not have the time to prepare traditional…

Sweet Poha/ Goda Pohvu

Flattened rice (also called beaten rice) is called Poha in Hindi, Avalakki in Kannada, Atukulu in Telugu and Aval in Tamil. In India, Poha/ Flattened rice is easily available and is usually associated with simplicity. Poha is considered a favorite of Lord Krishna and so this sweet dish is usually prepared on the occasion of Krishna Janamashathami.  Simple, divine and earthy are the trademarks of this Sweet Poha. Even though there are only four ingredients Poha, jaggery, coconut, cardamom, people prepare this in hundred different ways. Some heat the jaggery and coconut while others do not, some do not wet…

Ghee Rice

If you are looking for a rice recipe that is easy to prepare, rich in taste, aromatic and crowd pleasing then Ghee Rice is right for you. Generous use of ghee (clarified butter) along with cashews, raisins makes this dish rich and festive. This pairs well with a spicy gravy based side dish. Few weeks ago we had some friends for dinner and this was one of our menu items. The credit for preparing this rice dish goes to DH. He is a good cook, who has a knack for cooking without taking any short cuts. While I chicken out…