tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:48:14 +0000COMPLETE MEAL/BRUNCHBook ReviewFOOD PHOTOGRAPHYREAL SIMPLE DAILY THOUGHTTagQuotesGlossaryA FRUITY INDULGENCEHow ToDAL RECIPESGUEST BLOGGINGLAMB MEATSWEETS / DESSERTSCOOKING DEMOJoy From Fasting To FeastingSTIR-FRIESHandy Kitchen TipsRamadanBARS/CAKES/MUFFINSNON-VEGETARIANMemories of 2009Eid SpecialRendezvous with Kitchen FlavoursRetrospect 2011AWARDSBREAKFAST RECIPESSNACKSLetterEVENTS / ROUNDUPSGreetingsONE POT MEALCURRIES / GRAVIES / SIDE DISHESCLICKSPICE POWDERS/PASTES/PODISGuest PostFESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONSProduct ReviewBlack and White WednesdayDRINKS/SHAKESFIC-WhiteCHUTNEY'S / DIPS / PICKLES / SAUCESSOUPS / SALADSRICE/CHAWAL RECIPEFast to cook Good to eathttp://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)Blogger332125kitchenflavourshttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-7735983804530772398Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:10:00 +00002012-02-20T22:59:02.848+05:30How ToYou may be wondering by reading the title.....but this is one of the most frequently asked question to me and at most of the time I am null on the subject. When I was thinking to change my blog from blogspot to own domain, I had some queries bothering me and I approached Raks of Rak's Kitchen to answer them. She gracefully answered them with in no time. But as most of you have asked me lots of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/-u9_mQ4OSlc/switching-to-your-own-domain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)15http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2012/02/switching-to-your-own-domain.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-1741821748353525657Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:49:00 +00002012-02-16T15:40:43.749+05:30BARS/CAKES/MUFFINSThese days all the time I got to sit bit my computer is at night. By the time I complete my work on post it will be mid night and sometimes I feel dam hungry. Sometimes I fix up my hungry tummy pangs with a chocolate or biscuit or very rarely with fruits…but sometimes when I am in good mood or having little more patience to make anything then microwave muffins are my choice. They can be made in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/34oyPbdHLL4/2-minute-microwave-chocolate-chip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)49http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2012/02/2-minute-microwave-chocolate-chip.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-3458811213031247251Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:12:00 +00002012-02-12T00:31:53.870+05:30SWEETS / DESSERTSOver the years, my love has grown and grown more for only one thing…I can never say no to it and can never think of leaving it….not even if I am 100 kilos fat….J…did you read that….? Yeah that’s the love I share for chocolates…..If I am reading something, I will nibble chocolate, if I am happy, I call for a chocolate celebration, If I am sad, I need a chocolate to melt my sadness….chocolate been http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/XnmMNIlRp64/rich-chocolate-fudge-with-mixed-nuts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)55http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2012/02/rich-chocolate-fudge-with-mixed-nuts.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-7877263707386544579Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:27:00 +00002012-02-06T14:12:52.350+05:30Book ReviewI have been hooked to the book Southern Spice ever since I won it at Recipe Dairy Contest. I love the way Chandra Padmanabhan puts her efforts in making a recipe simple and super.Today when Blogadda has given me an opportunity to review her new cookbook ‘Southern Flavours’, I feel cherished and rewarded. Coming to the review part… From the cover page you can easily understand, it’s a precious http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/0Y9utYme1MU/book-review-southern-flavours-by.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)12http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2012/02/book-review-southern-flavours-by.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-1015294189973689974Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:39:00 +00002012-02-01T14:38:44.532+05:30GUEST BLOGGINGFOOD PHOTOGRAPHYIf you agree with me when I say light is the most important and key factor in food photography...then today's post is something which will enlighten you on this topic. Being in a place where sun always play hide and seek, clicking food images become challenging. When you know the time and intensity of the natural light along with shadow direction, then you can take better pictures. It's not just http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/LuMXH_RAeqE/guest-blogging-food-photography-9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)16http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2012/02/guest-blogging-food-photography-9.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-3070748340342934462Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:24:00 +00002012-01-31T23:43:49.960+05:30LetterThis post has been selected by BlogAdda for Tangy Tuesday Picks. These days when open letters are so much in fashion, I thought of writing one for my blog. But before I do that I even want to dedicate a song to my blog…which when I hear I always think of my blog. Tere Mere Prem Kahani Hain Mushkil.... (It’s me singing for my blog about the love we share and about the difficulties we are facing) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/oQDuaSDaUvw/my-first-ever-love-letter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)37http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-first-ever-love-letter.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-6456348363690539529Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +00002012-01-22T01:14:51.861+05:30ONE POT MEALRICE/CHAWAL RECIPEAccording to me cooking Biryani/Pulao is an art….with fair part of science and maths. You just can’t master it in a day or two. Over the years you get experience in making a delectable pulao. I call Biryani a gastronomically adventure…..a beautiful combination of colours and spices….colours that attract you towards the food….where as spices play drum roll on your palate. I don’t know why but theehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/b19Dn6LWW78/yakhni-pulao-shahjahani-royal-feast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)44http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2012/01/yakhni-pulao-shahjahani-royal-feast.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-8793058096249162353Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:33:00 +00002012-02-07T00:21:14.082+05:30COOKING DEMOProduct ReviewIt’s like dream come true…..Being a fan of cookery shows…I never miss a chance to see the wonderful chefs preparing yummy delicacies on TV. When some days back Suman from The SCS Group sent an invitation to experience a meal made in heaven in a surrounding fit for a king….a live cooking demo of USA Pears delicacies by Chef Vicky Ratnani….I just could not believe my eyes…..I was over whelmed by http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/3Ao4MbyN54Y/treat-to-eyestickle-to-tongue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)31http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2012/01/treat-to-eyestickle-to-tongue.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-6624064390252346869Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:03:00 +00002012-01-20T12:47:15.896+05:30CHUTNEY'S / DIPS / PICKLES / SAUCESWhen I last posted the B&W picture of red sorrel leaves and said my next recipe is based on it……there were quite a few guesses on the recipe…..among which some were right. Yeah I was talking about my all time favourite chuntey. Use of red sorrel leaves is very extensive in Andhra recipes. Red Sorrel leaves which are called as Gongura in Telugu are much popularly known as Andhra Mata means Mother http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/qXr6NaJIyAM/ambadae-ki-bhaji-gongura-chutney-red.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)31http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2012/01/ambadae-ki-bhaji-gongura-chutney-red.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-943545997589083228Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:50:00 +00002012-01-16T14:29:59.287+05:30Product ReviewUPDATE: This giveaway is now closed and the winner through Random.org is Pinks Recipe Dairy. Thank you for participating in the giveaway and Congrats to the winner. Stay tuned for more giveaways.2012 has bought new beginnings to my blog…..and new dimension to my life…..to soar high and succeed more ……Some days back when I got mail to review Britannia’s new product NutriChoice Multigrain Thins & http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/TBNTbE8uqWo/product-review-britannia-nutrichoice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)25http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2012/01/product-review-britannia-nutrichoice.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-1803435395003818053Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:30:00 +00002012-01-06T13:37:49.523+05:30Book ReviewBlogAdda has sent me Thinner Dinner by Shubhra as a part of book review program. ….:-) I was very much thrilled when I got mail and then book from BlogAdda. This is my first time into reviewing a book….so I am bit nervous….:-) Thinner Dinner by Shubhra Krishan is for those who want to cut fab and fit into slim jeans. A culinary journey of the author herself who took the challenge to shed those http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/6GmMRqxKB2E/book-review-thinner-dinner-by-shubhra.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)9http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2012/01/book-review-thinner-dinner-by-shubhra.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-1022797061455470141Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:21:00 +00002012-02-01T14:36:57.103+05:30GUEST BLOGGINGGuest PostFOOD PHOTOGRAPHYHappy New Year to yum readers, followers and secret admires of 'kitchen flavours'.I wonder how fast the time ran the last year and we already stepped into a new year. New year always gives you a chance to relive....As per rule there is a food photography post on every first day of the month. So no breaking of rules this year too and hence a food photography post from your much loved and applaudedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/g03WMy-mffg/guest-blogging-food-photography-9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)8http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2012/01/guest-blogging-food-photography-9.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-7985384386174052790Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:16:00 +00002011-12-29T00:14:24.467+05:30Retrospect 2011Before bidding farewell to 2011, I want to do a quick retrospect of the events gone by. Year 2011 has been an awesome year, both on blogging front and on personal front. Talking about blogging, after taking six months break from blogging I did my comeback in Feb…you people cheered and welcomed me back…thank you for your constant love and support without which I could have gone into long http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/B-pJyzprH8g/look-what-2011-treated-me-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)14http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2011/12/look-what-2011-treated-me-with.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-3710393610998831217Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:37:00 +00002011-12-06T23:15:53.829+05:30FOOD PHOTOGRAPHYBlack and White WednesdayThe below picture goes to Susan of The Well Seasoned Cook, who is hosting B&W Wednesday - A Culinary Photo Event. Come click food in B&W and celebrate......Red Sorrel Leaves popularly known as Gongura in Telugu and Ambada in Hindi.....is what my next post's is all about......so stay tuned.....http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/LlVRNP1ZE0Y/whats-next.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)11http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2011/12/whats-next.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-66121628924579310Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:08:00 +00002012-02-10T15:27:15.765+05:30GUEST BLOGGINGGuest PostFOOD PHOTOGRAPHYWhen I started this series on food photography....I was like no idea that there is lot's and lot's to be discussed on this subject....Food photography is every food blogger's passion and recently everyone are hooked to click good pictures.....Food photography is a topic of utmost discussion when you meet fellow food bloggers....starting from camera to lenses to plates, cutlery, backgrounds, propshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/lZSO24E_hRQ/guest-blogging-food-photography-8.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)17http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2011/12/guest-blogging-food-photography-8.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-6189915388812397737Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:50:00 +00002011-11-21T10:28:02.756+05:30ONE POT MEALRICE/CHAWAL RECIPELife is no more the same……it’s changing and this constant change reflects on friends also……Initially we had school friends, gali friends, college friends, tuition friends, office friends,…….and so on….later came blog friends….whom you never see or talk but you know what’s simmering/baking/cooking in their kitchen….along with ramblings they chit chat on there blog…….and then comes the highest http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/4NPi5ThU_-c/jeera-tomato-pulao-jeera-tomato-pilaf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)40http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2011/11/jeera-tomato-pulao-jeera-tomato-pilaf.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-9155961526931180241Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:42:00 +00002011-12-07T18:30:28.882+05:30LAMB MEATCURRIES / GRAVIES / SIDE DISHESNON-VEGETARIANWinter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home. ~Edith Sitwell For every season and every reason we have food to celebrate. Winter is one such special season, where you like to indulge with spicy, hot and gratifying food. Hot bowl of soup to fried snacks to hot casseroles….with unlimited hot-hothttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/xgqeK_wH3NQ/gosht-ka-salan-creamy-lamb-meat-curry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)23http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2011/11/gosht-ka-salan-creamy-lamb-meat-curry.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-4229599474482171082Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:45:00 +00002011-11-07T00:17:11.200+05:30GreetingsFESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONShttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/H_JY9gj7ya4/eid-ul-adha-mubarak.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)4http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2011/11/eid-ul-adha-mubarak.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-8207701925624257142Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:16:00 +00002011-11-01T23:34:18.078+05:30GUEST BLOGGINGGuest PostFOOD PHOTOGRAPHYWith so much discussed in previous food photography post's, I still feel there is lot much to be learn, explore and experience. Food photography is not just about adjusting your camera or backgrounds or playing around with your props. There are zillion things involved in making a good food photo. Ample sun light....proper background....clicking when food is still fresh, appropriate props, perfecthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/ND-i76pTGfU/guest-blogging-food-photography-7.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)16http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2011/11/guest-blogging-food-photography-7.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-974886711354657156Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:22:00 +00002012-02-08T01:14:51.462+05:30ONE POT MEALRICE/CHAWAL RECIPEHello and warm welcome to all my readers of ‘Yummy Food’….today I am here to do a quick post….quick post means no chit chat….i am directly running into the recipe as all because of time factor…I made a hot cup of masala chai to fuel my engine….and sat before my computer to make this post….but cool breeze with a kiss of sunshine touching my cheeks to blush….i just closed my eyes to experience thishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/JCNz85rPybw/til-ke-chawalellu-sadamspicy-sesame.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)19http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2011/10/til-ke-chawalellu-sadamspicy-sesame.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-3066573714735654687Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:12:00 +00002011-10-21T00:00:04.656+05:30TagEVENTS / ROUNDUPSWhen Deepa and Prathibha had tagged me to 7 links game, I knew it would be fun doing this tag…..as it involves retrospection my blog…which I love doing…..It’s always amusing to go and see your past when it is so flavorsome……isn’t it? It’s been long since I checked my past recipes and now because of this tag I have taken my time to see my yum journey…..thank you dear friends for tagging me….here http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/jeKjYeOXahM/7-links-game-to-celebrate-good-food-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)16http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2011/10/7-links-game-to-celebrate-good-food-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-6301586704514576866Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:30:00 +00002011-10-19T00:00:00.614+05:30FOOD PHOTOGRAPHYBlack and White WednesdayThe below picture goes to Susan of The Well Seasoned Cook, who is hosting B&W Wednesday - A Culinary Photo Event. Come click food in B&W and celebrate......My next post is all about sesame seeds....stay tuned.....http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/C1yDkaiuc_U/sneak-peek.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)10http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2011/10/sneak-peek.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-6472177418199471887Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:30:00 +00002011-10-21T14:18:54.746+05:30SWEETS / DESSERTSLife is just whirlwind at my end…..with my lil one taking her baby steps and wants to touch, taste, conquer and destroy everything which comes on her way…..my day goes running behind her……I know you sweet people had warned me about this…..but all for the good reason…I am not complaining…just wanted to tell you what’s keeping me busy these days…..It’s fun to play with her and watch her play. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/9xaUQntJFUU/thulli-cracked-wheat-halwa-participate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)28http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2011/10/thulli-cracked-wheat-halwa-participate.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-7339657955032521406Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:30:00 +00002011-10-05T09:00:01.296+05:30FOOD PHOTOGRAPHYBlack and White WednesdayThere's something strange and powerful about black-and-white imagery.Stefan Kanfer You can see a color version of above picture here @ Flickr.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/999o7i5buT4/black-and-white-wednesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)7http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2011/10/black-and-white-wednesday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966656207058219845.post-6193261941245678394Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:30:00 +00002011-10-01T09:00:00.929+05:30GUEST BLOGGINGGuest PostFOOD PHOTOGRAPHY Do you think good props make the food look good? or use of too many props in a picture make it look appetizing? Concentrating on just a bowl of food doesn't make the food look yum? Do we always need new props to enhance the ways to make food look appealing to eyes? Do you think it is always the props which make the food look yummy? If your answer is 'YES' for all the above questions, then I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kitchenflavours/~3/ncyXzjj_qRA/guest-blogging-food-photography-6.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kitchen Flavours)17http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2011/10/guest-blogging-food-photography-6.html