Less is more, so let's keep it simple!

Less is more, so lets keep it simple! says Aparna in her much inspiring series of food photography- lesson #2. Core Idea - Less props, making the food the hero, thereby allowing one's eye to concentrate on the main focal point of the composition without distractions. Well, I would like to talk less too so that the photography gets more attention :)          ...

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Kathirikkai Kadalai Koottu / The Lentil based curry with Peanuts and Brinjals

A curry with groundnuts as the main ingredient was something totally new to me as a newly wedded girl in my husband's home. Soon I realised that this side dish gained a unanimous support in the 10 member family! When the general lunch menu of the house called for dal, sambhar, rasam, poriyal and curd to finish off, this curry was a rescue for the lazy days. Kadalai Kathirikkai Koottu served...

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Bitter Sweet Dark Chocolate Cake with Oreo Cookie Frosting

Bitter Sweet Dark Chocolate Cake with Oreo Cookie Frosting                                             For the Cake: All purpose flour- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar- 1 cup Butter, softened- 1/2 cup (you may also use 1/4 cup butter + 1/4 cup oil) Eggs- 2 Salt- a pinch Baking...

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