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Methi Chole/Garbanzo with Fenugreek leaves

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:13:00 PDT

I made this dish using Garbanzo beans and methi/fenugreek leaves. Very delicious and easy to make which tastes good in combination with rotis. I usually make dal or chole like this recipe using methi...

Dondakaya or Tindora Pachadi

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:13:00 PDT

Today, I am posting this chutney or pachadi which is a simple yet delicious one using Dondakaya or Tindoras. Those of you who dont like Tindora will be surprised when they taste this chutney,...

Alu Paratha

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:09:00 PDT

Its has been few days that I posted something :) and thought this would be a nice recipe to start with. Alu Paratha, I guess needs no introduction. Potatoes itself are loved and liked by many...

Mouthwatering BBB Asha's magic recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:45:00 PDT

What should I say about Asha's recipe of BBB or Bise Bele Bath. This is the second time I had made it in these 15-20 days ;). Vegetables like beans, carrots and peas are boiled and then cooked in a...

Instant Rava Idli and Palli Chutney

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:55:00 PDT

This is my first attempt in making Rava Idlies and I must say I am really impressed the way they turned out and tasted. I feel they are far more easier than the ordinary ones. I should really try to...

Chicken Kofta Curry and Mango Lassi

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:30:00 PDT

Few days back I tried this kofta curry with minced chicken instead of using mutton as we always do. It was our sunday lunch with some mango lassi. So, lets get started with the recipe now. Serves...

Stir Fry Thai Rice Noodles

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:18:00 PDT

This is the first time I have made Thai food at home. We completely enjoyed having it and will plan to make it very often from now on. I used Thai curry paste, Stir Fry...

Strawberry Smoothie/Lassi and an award

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:10:00 PDT

Ever since I tried making Lassi or Smoothie using strawberries, mangoes or any other fruits at home, I am hooked to them :D. I never thought they were so easy to make yet healthy too. We...

Cucumber Chaaru with Fried Salmon

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:10:00 PDT

One of the most favored foods of S is fish. I am allergic to Shrimp so, it is out of question to try it but, fish I used to have it in India that too the non smelly ones very...

Pesarattu Palli Chutney / Moong Sprouts Dosa Peanut Chutney

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:03:00 PDT

Pesarattu, a south indian breakfast or tiffin is made with Moong Sprouts and tastes like heaven when had in combination with ginger chutney or which we call it as allam tokku :D. I made peanut...

Blogging for my Friend - Murukku and Gulab Jamuns....mmhh crunchy and yummy :)

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:04:00 PDT

When I asked my friend Swapna do you want me post anything for you and have any snaps, she was very excited :). So, these are Swapna's recipes and I feel happy to post them on my blog. Since she...

Strawberry Cake for Birthday

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:00:00 PDT

I made this cake for S's birthday last week. Don't get astonished by thinking why the cake is in triangular shape bcoz I can explain it ;). Due to my impatience I tried to invert the cake before it...

My 50th Post and some sweet hojaye with - Rasmalai !

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:05:00 PDT

Blogging for me has now become an addiction of sort. My husband says you are making me fat ;) trying new recipes from all the wonderful blogs out there. One thing I have learnt from my blogger...

Tri Color Pulav, Sukhi Gobi and OCC Raita

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:04:00 PDT

This easy to make Pulav consists of Carrots, Green Peas and Corn. So, the name Tri Color Pulav. Use fresh or frozen ones whichever you have and delicious Pulav can be made in just 30 mins. Along...

Dal Roti

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:55:00 PDT

I remember having this dal almost everyday for dinner with rotis which my mother made, back home in India. Both me and my father were the only ones who used to have it more than anyone else at...

Cabbage Stir Fry Curry

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:08:00 PDT

A simple yet tasty curry which is good to eat with rice and rotis. I like this curry when made with green peas and coconut powder but, this one is a simple stir fry with only...

Ugadi Recipes contd... Minapappu Vada/ Urad Dal Fritters

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:49:00 PDT

I made these Urad Dal Fritters also called Minapa Vadas in the evening on Ugadi day. These are bascially very simple vadas but, for a change I added chopped onions, green chillies,...

Ugadi recipes - Pulihora and Poli/Obattu

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:40:00 PDT

Once again, I wish everyone a Very Happy Ugadi !! Puran Poli/Obattu/Bakshalu and Pulihora are some of the Ugadi recipes which are prepared on this festive day. Pulihora can be made in many...

Lima Beans Curry and Ugadi Wishes to All

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:33:00 PDT

Lima beans are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber, as are most other legumes. At first I was skeptical about their taste but, S convinced me to try and make whatever you feel like...

Cheesy Toasts

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:21:00 PDT

A quick, simple and easy to make breakfast for all ages of people. Have a glass of orange juice with it, you will be done :D. Serves 2 Cooking and Preparation Time 15 mins Ingredients...

Cauliflower with Coconut Milk Gravy

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:03:00 PDT

Enjoy this simple and delicious Cauliflower curry with coconut milk and spices, which I made yesterday for our dinner. Serves 2 Cooking and Preparation Time 20-25 mins Ingredients : 1/2...

Bobarla Kura/Black Eyed Peas Curry

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:13:00 PDT

I have been postponing to publish this recipe from few days now. After getting glued to so many recipes from my friend's blogs I tried making black eyed peas curry too. I simply used Rajmah...

Jai Ho - Samosa Chaat :)

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:44:00 PDT

I was planning to make Alu Chat sometime on weekend and was purchasing Sev from the Indian grocery store. But, then I saw them selling fresh samosas which made me change my mind to make Alu Chat...

Dinner on a lazy day....Vegetable Pulao, Fried Eggs and Raita

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:32:00 PDT

On Friday, I wasn't really feeling like cooking, leave alone trying new recipes :). Then, all I knew was to cook some rice, boil eggs and make some raita. I must say whenever we make big preparations...

Upma with Wheat Semolina

noreply@blogger.com (Vishali) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:10:00 PDT

Whenever I feel like making Upma, S asks me is it the wheat one? :) I like the Upma with fine sooji and he likes it with cracked wheat. You can guess what I make it...