Almond Carrot Kheer

With the sun blazing down and summer almost here there's no better way to beat the heat other than with fresh and frothy homemade smoothies, shakes and fruit juices.  ...... humble butter milk we love you too! Ground almonds cooked in milk flavoured with cardamom along with a touch of saffron, the 'carroty' taste  complimenting the nutty flavour, this kheer serves best any time...

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Tofu tea Sandwiches with Green Tulsi Tea

Electrolux and Kelly Ripa are proud to support the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund whose mission is to fund research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for Ovarian Cancer. Electrolux has committed to donate $ 750,000 to this worthy cause. Right now on Kelly Confidential, you can select a perfect tea party outfit for Kelly's Tea Party for a Cause. When you do Electrolux will...

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POTW ~ Kitty on the Wall

As a matter of fact, I hate cats! Yes, I do!  But surprisingly this kitten has become my pet ever since he popped in one fine day at amma's house. He was fed fresh milk, fish, meat, bread and rice whenever he was hungry and he chased and pounced on the mice in return.. He welcomes me with a soft meaow during my occasional visits to amma's and I take care of him until I leave.. While packing...

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Mushroom Manchurian

The confident statement that arises from me while working in any kitchen is that I am an expert in making manchurian dishes. Be it Gobi or Mushrooms, I seldom flaw and perfect it blindfolded :)  Mushroom Manchurian, dry (To serve 4) Button mushrooms,15-20 (I used a 200gm packet) For the batter: 3/4 cup maida 1/4 cup cornflour A green chilly, crushed or 2 tsps of green chilly sauce or...

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Whole Wheat Almond Eggless Cookies

S imple, crunchy, flavorful and addictively delicious is an understatement for these cookies you see here. Tight hugs to Sweet Punch team for the wonderful choice! Take my words, bake them and you will never regret munching on this very much 'Indianish' Cookies! Recipe Source- Manjula's Kitchen Ingredients (to make 24 cookies) 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon...

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Ode to my Angel

I still remember the day, brother and me waiting impatiently for amma who finally entered the house with a white bundle, carefully wrapped. She lay there calm and quiet in amma's warmth. The joyous moment, of welcoming the bundle of joy with soft kisses on the rosy cheeks.....

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Devil's Food Cake for the Chocoholics!

It was half past midnight. V and me were getting back home chitchatting happily about the eventful Loyolites' meet. Suddenly I came across a pretty looking box sitting at the back seat of my car.I reached out for my mobile, searched the name Shobhna and queried, "hey, is this box yours? shall I just come across and give it back to you?" "Don't do it Bharathy, it's for you. Open and enjoy," came...

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