Vegetarian Recipe Blog
Update: The mere idea of vada(deep fried lentil dumpling) and Low-fat is contradictory and a typical oxymoron. So if you are looking for a low fat version of the deep fried vada, then use the Appe (Konkani cooking word) Pan/ Skillet. This is also referred to as “Ponganalu/Paniyaram/Uniyappam”. I have found very favorable results by using this pan and this […]
Read moreUpdate: In this recipe I first make the Medu Vada as an Appe (Konkani cooking word) in a Aebleskiver Pan. This ‘Appe’ is also referred to as “Ponganalu/ Paniyaram/ Uniyappam/ Gundupongalu or Gundpaanglu”. After that I dip them in the seasoned yogurt/curd. I have found very favorable results by using this pan and this forms a healthier alternative to the […]
Read moreDon’t you just love it when you see a ridiculously easy recipe, try it and with in no time produce the dish and finally much to your excitement find that there is no compromise on taste or appearance? I was beaming when I made this dessert for Dasara and could not help but wonder the amount of time saved and […]
Read moreINDIAN PAYASAM VARIETIES Indira’s Chanadaal, Vermicelli Sabudana Kheer/Payasam Rice Kheer (Payasam) / ( Rice Pudding) Vermicelli Sago Kheer/Payasam Tabouli Wheat Kheer/Payasam Bottle Gourd Pudding/ Lauki Kheer/ Gardudde Paays Chana Daal Kheer ( Kadlebele Payasa/ Madgane) Oats Vermicelli Pudding/ Oats Semiya Payasam Sweet Pongal (Huggi) LADOO VARIETIES Wheat Flour Laddos (Churma Laados/ Atta Ladoo /Pitta Undo) Sweet Beginnings with […]
Read moreOK People, brace yourselves while I announce my new cake creation, Saffron Rava Badam Cake. Even though I am not much of a baker, I admire the concept of baking. You measure ingredients correctly, mix it, toss it in the oven, pull it out after X amount of minutes and voila, you have your masterpiece. All this without any kind […]
Read moreThe other day when we had been to the grocery stores, we found fresh and colorful beetroots along with it’s beautiful leaves and stems. Beets are an excellent source of the B vitamin, folate, and a very good source of manganese and potassium. Beets are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus. The greens […]
Read moreTension filled engineering exams, vast syllabus, Parents care and concern; these are the memories that come to me whenever I cook this. Years ago I used to be a nervous wreck when it came to my exams, the last minute cramming, never ending studies, burning of midnight oil, lack of sleep etc. As usual, my parents were concerned and wanted […]
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