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Carrot Halva

Anushruti — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:45:01 +0000

Years ago, on a sunny morning I was listening to the lecturer talk about protons, neutrons and electrons in college. The seat next to me was occupied by another friend and there was no sign of my best friend Pankaja. After the class I saw Pankaja hurriedly walking towards me with a round steel container [...]

Spicy Ginger Yogurt

Anushruti — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:51:41 +0000

I had to dig into my archives to write this post. I have just finished setting up my new home and the mammoth task of organising my new kitchen. All the boxes are opened, sorted and done with. I really enjoyed doing up our home and I love the way the whole thing has come [...]

Gobi Paratha/ Griddle baked Savoury Cauliflower Pancakes

Anushruti — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:48:14 +0000

After my stay at my parent’s, my next break was in Bangalore with my in laws. They wanted some exclusive time with their new grandson and I was happy to oblige. We had some quiet family time together. The meals served on my in laws table have always been immaculate and things rarely go wrong. Right [...]

Date and Cashew Olive Oil Cake

Anushruti — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:22:17 +0000

A year ago, on December 12th to be precise, after a lot of hurdles, divinetaste finally went online. I was in the advanced stages of pregnancy at that time. If I was able to keep this site moving through the birth of our baby and tending to a newborn, it was because of the huge [...]

Eggless Pumpkin Pie

Anushruti — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:59:23 +0000

Pumpkins are available in India through the year and I use them in a number of traditional preparations. Whenever I cut a pumpkin, a pie made with it always came to my mind but somehow I was always intimidated with making a pumpkin pie. Reading this recipe made it sound and look approachable and delicious [...]

Dal Tadka

Anushruti — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:34:47 +0000

I could write about many things that occupy my mind today. About me being away from home, nestled in the cosy comforts of my parents home for a long break, post the baby, about our current short break in Bangalore, about the shifting once I get back to Mumbai or I could simply go on [...]

Jam Biscuits

Anushruti — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:10:21 +0000

Recipes come in many ways. Books, magazines, newspapers, blogs, word of mouth and family secrets passed down from generations. This recipe came to me written behind the packaging of a tart mould. A mould I had purchased during one of my trips abroad and was lying unused for almost 2 years. And there was this [...]

Homemade Baby Food

Anushruti — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:04:24 +0000

The word “love” acquired a different meaning in my life when I became a mother. It was love at first sight when the doctor gave “him” to me. I had waited 9 long months to see him after all! Arguably, unconditional love is something only a parent can feel for one’s [...]

Saffron, Lemon and Coconut Cupcakes with Saffron and Lemon Butter cream frosting

Anushruti — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:05:41 +0000

Saffron is one of my favourite spices. I’m a huge fan of the delicate flavour of lemons and when used in a cake it gets all the more exciting. Lemons are a rare treat for me since we in India usually have access to the lime. I was totally elated when I chanced upon some [...]

Red cabbage, Green Bean and Pasta Salad with Yogurt dressing

Anushruti — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:48:03 +0000

“Congratulations! Welcome to the world of mommies! Say goodbye to sleep, schedules, solitude, bye to silence. And hello to happiness…” A cousin sister posted this message on facebook when my sister-in-law and cousin brother welcomed a baby girl on the 20th of Aug this year. Having been recently inducted into mother’s club myself and having endured [...]

Jeera Pulao/Cumin Pilaf and the magic of Cumin seeds

Anushruti — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:10:19 +0000

If I were to be asked, “What is the one food ingredient that I cannot live without?” I would answer “rice” without even thinking. It is comforting, satiating, soothing and filling to my belly and my mind. Although I largely eat unpolished organically grown rice, from time to time I find [...]

Simple homemade Pizza dough

Anushruti — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:44:47 +0000

Why go through the ordeals (if one may say so) of making a pizza at home when piping hot pizza will be on its way home after a few minutes of placing an order over a telephone? Simply because it is quite easy, gratifying and thrilling to make your own pizza! These are my reasons [...]

Spinach and Potatoes in creamy Yogurt gravy

Anushruti — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:45:53 +0000

My extended family is still visiting to see the latest addition to our clan, our son Harivansh. This way I get to meet everybody. The latest person who came visiting was my cousin Raksha. To say that she was ecstatic to meet her nephew would be an understatement. Both nephew and aunt had a [...]

Macaroni and Cheese

Anushruti — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:57:47 +0000

Ro has a particular fixation with all things “mac”, apple mac to be more precise. Mac and Cheese is no exception. This has to be one of our favourite ways of eating pasta. Perfectly cooked macaroni (read al dente) covered with a creamy sauce and topped with a cheesy bread crumbed layer. It [...]

Date and Walnut Cookies

Anushruti — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:51:56 +0000

Each year during Janmashtami I put my culinary skills to maximum use for the celebrations. My son is doing a fantastic job of keeping me awake at night and this year I had the energy and time for just one treat. People, do send in your prayers for his sleep cycle [...]