Bitter Gourd Crisps/ Bittergourd Rings (Microwave)

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 

Urad Raagi Dosa

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 

Methi Paratha (Fenugreek Flatbread)

Methi Paratha (Fenugreek Flatbread)

Methi Paratha served with Dahi and Lima Beans Subzi (as side dish) A paratha(also spelled as parantha) is an Indian flaky, flat-bread made up of whole wheat flour. Dough is first prepared, rolled out and then cooked over a flat pan/tava.; ghee or oil is 

Eggless Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

Eggless Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

  The weather here in our neck of woods for the past 3-4 days has just been gorgeous.  The temperature currently is in the 60’s and it gets even better this week. This is in stark contrast to the gloomy and bone chilling cold weather 

Vegetable Noodles (err.. Spaghetti)

Vegetable Noodles (err.. Spaghetti)

So the other day, me and the kiddo had been invited to a dear friend’s place for dinner. In spite of so many different things going on with her, a full time job, a 3 year old kid and another way on the way, she took 

Masala Idlis

Masala Idlis

While talking to MIL last week, I was telling her how DS is not fond of Idlis. The 4 year old will eat dosas but somehow has not developed fondness for Idlis. Now if you are anything like our family who take their Idlis seriously 

Easy Herb Flatbread

Easy Herb Flatbread

  Let me start with a question before I start off with the recipe. You borrow a cookbook from the library, you find about 10 recipes that you like and plan to try them in coming weeks. Ok, so you need to refer them in