tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:39:08 +0000side dishFestivalsSweetsBreakfastsEntries to eventsRiceSnacksThank YouEVENTS HOSTED BY MECraft and Art sectionDinnerLunchAwardsBrunchChallengePhotosSaladStartersAniversaryChutney VarietiesPickle recipesPotatoRasam varietiesSambharShundal varietiesUppinkayisoupsArticlesCalendar 2008CauliflowerChocolatesClick EntriesFennel seedsFenugreek seedsGojju varietiesIyengar janmashtamiIyengar style pickleJaadiKolambuMaa InjiMango GingerNigella seedsPayasaPicklesPicnic foodPowderPuffed riceRaithaRajasthani foodSpring OnionsStarterTraditional recipesVegetable burgercelebrationsdecorationskitchenkrishna janmashtamiolivespicklepickle varietiesurgaiThis blog is dedicated to my Paati/Ajji (grandmother).http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Veda)Blogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-4553707338983936340Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:38:00 +00002012-09-26T00:08:26.137+05:30celebrationsdecorationsFestivalsIyengar janmashtamikrishna janmashtami My readers and family members sent me their Janmashtami celebration pictures. Starting from my home, my humble celebrations...... My elder sister Vasudha from Germany My younger sister Vidya from San Jose, California Lata Raja from Nigeria My Mother's house in Bangalore My Aunt Asha Rangaraj from Bangalore, India http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2012/09/janmashtami-celebration-from-around.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-3022741475533455486Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:20:00 +00002011-12-23T00:57:38.759+05:30Iyengar style pickleolivespicklePickle recipespickle varietiesUppinkayiurgai This recipe is from my elder sister Vasudha. She is an Interior designer and teacher by profession.  My readers who are regulars here know that my whole family has a keen interest in cooking. So this one is her contribution. I simply loved the photos and her trademark style of collaging the photos. You can see her style in her blog Cherishing Spaces. Preparation:  Step -http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2011/12/olives-pickle-iyengar-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-6976498381255662308Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:24:00 +00002011-06-24T22:59:15.272+05:30JaadiMaa InjiMango GingerPickle recipesPicklesTraditional recipesUppinkayiThe start of summer time always brings back memories of my Paati making a lot of pickles at home in Traditional Ceramic pickle jars (We called it Uppinkayi Jaadi). She was an expert in making many kinds of pickles. Thankfully my mother and my aunt inherited all of her traditional recipes and have subsequently passed it to us. I have always mentioned that my blog is a nice way of http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2011/06/maa-inji-pickle-mango-ginger.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-6567367144292843737Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:17:00 +00002011-04-19T00:47:13.642+05:30Picnic foodSnacksVegetable burger A new Camera....A new beginning....so much eagerness to learn.....starting the camera with a great picnic snack. Picnics are always fun and when you have great company, the enjoyment and the fun is much more. I take special care in packing my picnic snacks because at the end of the day when you are done with all the fun, roaming around, seeing things, being in the company of good friends onhttp://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2011/04/vegetable-burger-after-long-hiatus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-6381461823737927364Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:05:00 +00002010-03-01T11:26:39.453+05:30AniversaryThank YouThough Jan 14th is officially the day I started my blog 2 years ago, I am celebrating it only this month. The start of the New year has been good for me. Touchwood! I exhibited my paintings at Chitra Santhe organised by Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath and I was extremely thrilled about the sales. You can see more about the event on my art blog Kai Kriye . I celebrated my blog birthday with some http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2010/03/2-years.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-8583012622948653664Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:52:00 +00002010-01-02T09:28:23.510+05:30Thank YouWishing all my blogger friends and all my readers a very happy and prosperous New Year 2010!!!!!Best Regards,Vedahttp://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2010/01/happy-new-year-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-1715235133498783501Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:28:00 +00002009-11-27T19:24:19.455+05:30Puffed riceSnacksLast week I had a kitty party at home for my colony friends and we had a blast. Every month, a new host is chosen to throw a party. What we basically do is snack, play games and of course there are prizes for the games and all in all we have a good time just being around with friends. It’s really a nice way to unwind every month.My cousin Ramya gave me these wonderful ideas for snacks. I preparedhttp://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/11/instant-bhel-puri.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-3551230046701964583Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:07:00 +00002009-11-25T09:14:22.568+05:30FestivalsPayasaSweetsBefore posting this recipe, I did like to wish all my readers a very happy and safe deepavali (a row of lights). True to the word, this festival is celebrated by lighting up homes with lots of diyas (oil lamps), flowers, rangoli, and crackers. And how can one forget sweets? This is the time to indulge in lots of caloric sweets and forget about the weighing machine for a while. After all diwali http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/10/carrot-payasa-carrot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-6051812839321539268Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:51:00 +00002009-09-17T13:31:33.183+05:30Fennel seedsNigella seedsPotatoRajasthani foodside dishAlthough I enjoy all kinds of cuisine, I must admit I have a soft corner for Mexican, Italian and specially Rajasthani food! My dad gifted me this book sometime back. Its a book by Tarla Dalal on Rajasthani cuisine. It has some basic recipes like Gatte ki kadhi to some very complex and mouthwatering Motichur ladoos. Over all a very good book for people who like rajasthani food!This recipe below http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/09/although-i-enjoy-all-kinds-of-cuisine-i.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-4131200412450622529Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:22:00 +00002009-08-13T19:08:32.154+05:30Fenugreek seedsGojju varietiesSpring Onions I am officially back to posting recipes here from today! Phew! It has been such a long time! last couple of months it has been really strenous for me. Moving places, setting up a new home, new school for my daughter, but with family around here, everything seemed much more easy! This concentrate (gojju) is prepared to eat along with chapathis as well as rice. A very good travel food because it http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/08/spring-onions-and-fenugreek-seeds-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-8936207747932350916Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:26:00 +00002009-07-21T18:08:54.816+05:30ChocolatesClick Entries Red and White - My favourite chocolateThis month on Jugalbandi's CLICK is Bicolour.Camera model: SONY DSC-P10http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/07/click-july-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-4129328938102610960Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:18:00 +00002009-07-17T13:39:51.849+05:30ArticlesAbout 6 months back, Mr.Subhodh Mathur, the Editor of Dadi Nani Foundation, requested me to write an article about the memories of my Paati (Grandmother) and her exceptional cooking.Here is the link to the Article!I am very happy that I got an oppurtunity to write this article. Thanks to Mr. Subhodh Mathur for making me a part of this fabulous website. http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-article-for-dani-nani-foundation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-4507625037991648227Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:33:00 +00002009-06-30T11:11:30.047+05:30kitchenMoving in to one's own space can be very tiresome and at the same time very exciting. It becomes even more strenous when you have to start furnishing every corner of your home. As a homemaker and having a blog I spend most of my time in my kitchen. I just dont see it as a "kitchen"! As an artist I get very excited when I see a blank canvas. My creative mind starts thinking immediately. Kitchen ishttp://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/06/my-new-kitchen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-6686049778483956886Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:47:00 +00002009-06-19T10:27:07.074+05:30Thank YouAfter months of selecting and discussing different types and makes of kitchen brands we finally settled on one last month. Finally the wait is over. Crossing my fingers!!!!This week our kitchen should be done! Will keep you all updated and may be post some pictures of my new kitchen:-)You will see me here more often posting some amazing recipes. Even after being dormant for a long time, the blog http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/06/hurrayfinally.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-6336620016688611526Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:00:00 +00002009-02-25T09:53:43.843+05:30AniversaryThank YouGuess what? I forgot that my blog turned One on Jan 14th. Am I the only one or has it happened with any one of you. Gosh! I just cant believe it that I totally forgot about it.I havent checked out other blogs in a while. Pardon me friends, I will make up for it. After a long time I came to see my friend Meeta's blog What's For Lunch Honey. While reading this post from her blog, I just checked thehttp://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/02/guess-what.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-8833229910392228491Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:47:00 +00002009-02-19T09:29:33.379+05:30Thank YouI know its been a long time since I penned down something in this space. But seeing the overwhelming response from my readers and a very thrilling number of 100 readers for my blog has compelled me to sit down in front of my computer and write this. "Thank You to all my readers and friends". This blog is something that I cannot live away for long from, but there are times when you have to http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/02/note-of-thanks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-3555791669839000695Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:30:00 +00002009-01-05T10:24:15.154+05:30Calendar 2008Entries to eventsIts that time of the year again when you sit back and think of the wonderful times of 2008. Its so important for all of us to take time out and thank god for everything bestowed on us. This year for me has been a fruitful one. There are many things that I want to talk about. For me this is a way to let you all know some of the important things that worked for me in 2008 and so much more that I amhttp://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/best-of-year-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-3558551927288146663Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:02:00 +00002008-12-14T11:06:06.810+05:30ChallengeEVENTS HOSTED BY MEDrum roll please..................The Winners are.....Soma of Ecurry - Stuffed Bell Pepper in Arrabiata SauceLubna Karim of Kitchen Flavors - Chocolate Banana DessertSince I received so many lovely entries from all my friends, selecting only 2 winners was not justified. I requested Meeta to select one more winner.She chose Uma Priya of Telugu Ruchi - Millet DosaCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!to all the http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/and-winners-of-challenge-are.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-2867166887384438145Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:40:00 +00002008-11-25T14:44:04.728+05:30ChallengeEVENTS HOSTED BY METhis is one of the most easiest recipes I can think of when I buy cauliflower from the market. It's quick, easy and very tasty. Ingredients:Cauliflower - 1 (cut in to florets)Potatoes - 2 (diced)Tomatoes- 4 Fine chopped Onion - 1 (fine chopped)Ginger garlic paste - 2 tspns Cumin seeds - 1 tspn1 green chilly (slit)Red Chilli powder - 1 tspnCumin powder - 1 tspnGaram masala - 1 tspnCoriander powderhttp://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/11/aloo-gobi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-7049990032421013214Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:51:00 +00002008-11-07T14:43:38.447+05:30DinnerEntries to eventsFestivalsLunchSaladSambharside dishSnacksSweetsFor the Sapadu Ready Event, I am reposting the Diwali menu with recipes for each on the thali.1. PLAIN RICE2. PARAPPU OR PLAIN DHAL:Cook 1 cup Red gram dhal (Thuar dhal/Thogari bele) in a pressure cooker. Mash it slightly. Take a small kadai or pan, Add oil, mustard, 2-3 green chillies(split), coconut, hing(a pinch), and coriander leaves all about 1 tspn. Add salt to taste and mix it. Thats done!http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/11/diwali-thali-recipes-for-sapadu-ready.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-6194869453986425055Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:34:00 +00002008-10-27T17:30:03.570+05:30FestivalsRasam varietiesRiceSaladSambharside dishSnacksSweetsA very HAPPY DIWALI to all my readers! This is the menu in my home today:-)What's special at your place?1. Rice2. Parpu (Plain dhal)3. Kempu Dantusoppina palya (Red Amaranth leaves curry)4. Tomato Rasam5. Whole moong dhal Sambhar6. Southekayi Kosambari (Cucumber Salad)7. Shavige payasa (Sevai kheer)8. Sapseege Soppu Ambode (Fried flattened balls made from a mixture of Dill leaves and soaked http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/10/happy-deepawali.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-1130662779581091035Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:40:00 +00002008-10-24T10:37:18.333+05:30FestivalsSnacksSweetsIyengars are known for their Krishna Janmashtami celebrations which is celebrated on a grand scale. As a kid I was waiting for this festival as the first thing about the festival is the decorations and the second most loved part is the food.....Well...let me make the food part first honestly....we kids used to wait as to when the elders would give us all that Paniyara (sweets and savouries http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/10/photos-of-krishna-janmashtamijayanthi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-6930796344677072938Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:12:00 +00002008-10-21T12:54:19.424+05:30ChallengeEVENTS HOSTED BY MEAfter making my Fridge Magnet Event a huge success, I throw this CHALLENGE to all my fellow blogger friends and my friends who are non-bloggers too. All of you can participate and help me make this event more successful than the first one.So whats the challenge here u ask?You are allowed to use some products only and a majority of them that you often use in your daily cooking is not allowed!!!!!:http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/10/challenge-to-my-fellow-bloggers-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789352462560937212.post-3320265926413578075Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:41:00 +00002008-10-17T10:23:47.379+05:30Thank YouA SMALL MENTION ABOUT MY BLOG IN TELEGRAPH INDIA!!!!Congratulations to other bloggers who have been featured and mentioned too. I would like to thank RC of Red chillies for posting this article on her blog. It was a pleasant surprise for me and it made my day! I know its a small mention of my blog but I am thrilled to bits because this is my first ever step to little fame:-).I thank every one ofhttp://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/10/thank-you-telegraph-india.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Veda)12