Sizzling Tastebuds

Makai Tikki | Corn tikki | Kids Snacks

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:08:19 PDT

Nothing can beat this yummilicious Makai Tikki or Corn Tikki. This is different from the Makai Aloo Tikki I had made earlier. As a mom of a young girl, I feel Tikkis are the best...

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Potato Wafer cookies - a scrumptious treat : Guestpost by Jayanthi | Guestpost series # 9

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:12:00 PDT

"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born."- Anais Nin A few months ago, I met Jayanthi of...

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Cucumber Pickle - a lipsmacking experience :)

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:44:24 PDT

Come summer, and we are all looking for a zillion ways to beat the heat right ? Think smoothies / raithas / mocktails – just about anything that would take just very little time to make and then make...

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Mixed Vegetable Sambhar

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:48:29 PDT

Paired with Sona (of "Spill the Spices") for this Bloghop, I was pleasantly surprised to discover her space through BlogHop Wednesdays that enters its 17th edition today :) A newbie blogger, Sona's...

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Round up of CWS Oats

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:22:14 PDT

It was wonderful to receive a deluge of healthy entries using Oats for my event CWS - Oats that was hosted at this space in April 2012. Thanks to Priya for this opportunity and thank you dear friends...

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Low Fat Lauki Kofta | Bottlegourd dumplings in spicy gravy , and celebrating Aarthi's Virtual Bridal Shower

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Sat, 05 May 2012 22:36:19 PDT

There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage – Martin Luther. Martin Luther definitely got the essence of any good marriage right in...

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Magic Mingle # 5

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:03:00 PDT

Really glad to note we have completed four successful editions of the monthly challenge - Magic Mingle. Thank you members for your support. We enter May 2012 with the challenge ingredients here ! So,...

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Hosting "Fast Food not Fat Food" : May 1st - June 15th 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:03:51 PDT

Aren't there umpteen times that as a homemaker or a parent, you wished that plate of Pav Bhaji eaten at a restaurant to be a lot less buttery or to bake potato wafers rather than deep fry then ? If...

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Mango Ginger Pickle | Maa Inji Oorgai - A step by step recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:37:50 PDT

Mango Ginger is not Mango+Ginger but rather a tangy spicy root (looks like ginger, tastes like raw mango). This pickle is my next favourite to Quick Mango Pickle. For me, as a person, I personally...

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Adraki Rathaloo | Ginger flavoured Sweet potato stir fry

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:51:26 PDT

Adraki Rathaloo is a simple mildly flavoured stir fry that is super easy to put together and goes very well with steamed rice, curd rice or even Rasam-Rice. Once a fortnight, we have sweet...

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Okra Stir fry (Vendakai dry curry), and a journey of a Satvic South Indian Thali

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:45:24 PDT

We are what we eat, isnt it ? Satvic food, amongst others counts as one of the ways to cleanse our body-mind-spirit on a continual basis. While food is mostly need based or even based on what is...

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Pudina Thogayal | Mint Chutney

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:38:39 PDT

I had to double check all my posts to actually believe I hadn't posted Pudina Thogayal (Mint Chutney) at all. We make this at least once a fortnight, especially on the days you just want to...

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Vellarikai Khara Pachadi | Fiery Cucumber chutney

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:33:10 PDT

Vellarikai Khara Pachadi (Spicy Cucumber chutney) is another dish from my Paati's (maternal grandmom) stable. Spicy to the core, and relished with hot rice and ghee, this is one of the...

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Manga Kothamalli Chutney | Raw mango-cilantro chutney

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:40:00 PDT

What tempted me in this recipe was the unusual combo - Raw mango and cilantro... During summer days, can it get any better than that - two of my favourite ingredients coming together in a yummy tangy...

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Badanekaayi Palya | Spicy Brinjal stir fry

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:14:00 PDT

Badanekaayi Palya (quite a tongue twister there, huh?) is a spicy brinjal based stir fry that has its origins in Karnataka. Thee is another version of this called Ennegayi (stuffed brinjal)...

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Paruppu Thogayal | Paruppu Thuvayal - Spicy Lentil Dip - a heirloom recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:56:47 PDT

Each home in India has its own share of accompaniments - be it thogayals (thuvayals or chutneys), pickles, spicepowders - both for everyday meals as well as those made for occassions. I was recently...

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Iyengar Bakery style Khara buns | Savoury Buns

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:26:15 PDT

Bangalore is dotted liberally with various bakeries, with each of them having their own claim to fame - VB Bakery or the local iyengar bakery in every suburb. For those from Bangalore, you...

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Paneer Gulab Jamun, and a time for celebration

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:24:35 PDT

Perhaps no relationship comes as close as a sisters. Today's post is a celebration of sisterhood, for all the pains and thrills of growing up with a sister younger to me by just two years who was as...

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Rasam Vada | Bonda Rasam, and a journey to Bangalore once more :)

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:29:37 PDT

Think Bangalore. Think Rasam Vada (aka Bonda Rasam). I think that pretty much sums up the experience you would have at most Darshinis (self help restauarants sprinkled liberally all over Bangalore)....

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Wholewheat Kalonji Butter Naan - stove top method | Indian flatbread

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:31:35 PDT

For quite some time, I was flummoxed between Naan and Kulcha, till I not only found the difference here, but also attempted to make it healthy using Wholewheat Flour (well almost). Yeast is not...

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Couscous Vegetable Cutlets, and a wonderful Guestpost by Harini of Tamalapaku | Guestpost series # 9

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:30:01 PDT

The blogosphere sure does seem rewarding - especially for the gregarious ones and those with common interests , like cooking healthy food for example. I met Harini during the events that...

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Happy Tamil new year | Puthaandu Nal Vazthukkal

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:25:00 PDT

Wishing all my readers a very happy Tamil New year, Happy Vishu and also a happy Bengali New year... Many good wishes to you and your family this day !! Some mouth-watering festive recipes...

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Kadalai Paruppu Payasam | Channa Dal Kheer | Festival recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:47:24 PDT

Payasam or Kheer is an integral part of Indian Cuisine, especially traditional sit down lunch and dinners at festivals and celebrations at home. We make today's dish - Kadalai Paruppu Payasam (or...

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SugarFree Carrot-Raisin-Ginger Smoothie | Summer Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:20:57 PDT

For this month's Magic Mingle, we had chosen Raisins and Carrots - two healthy ingredients for this summer. The other members have already linked their delicious entries here....

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Quick Tomato Pachadi | Tangy Tomato based Side dish

noreply@blogger.com (Kalyani) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:49:01 PDT

Pachadis and Chutneys are my family favourites anytime. And they save valuable time while adding a dish to go with Chapatis or rice. And today's dish - Quick Tomato Pachadi - is here....

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