An enchanting cooking journey towards healthy living
When Alaguchitra from Cake Moments posted this recipe in a FB group with mushrooms I wanted to try it.Yeah!I am a lover of pasta. I readily had stock of whole wheat fusilli from Fab India. And there you go one of the best pasta recipes I have ever made/had. Bechamel Sauce is white sauce in a thicker version from the French Kitchen. So this is a fusion dish combining Italian & French cuisines. Continue reading “Bechamel Sauce Pasta-With Whole Wheat Fusili”
I have always liked exploring various cuisines and momos has been one of my favourites. The store-bought ones are made with maida and they are mostly preserved and frozen. Hence I prefer making it at home with whole wheat flour(samba godhumai maavu). These were made long back by my man. I am finally posting after 3 months Continue reading “Whole Wheat Momos Recipe”
After enjoying the navratan dhal bonda we have begun to include them often in our cooking and this navratan dhal adai was first introduced by a friend in Delhi during our farewell dinner. I made slight modifications and here is the recipe of protein-rich and soft Curry Leaves Navratan Dhal Adai.
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Kurunai Dosai-Black Gram Dosa is a traditional recipe from our family. The calcium-rich version of usual dosai has recently become a regular part of our weekly menu. Husband just loves the soft and crispy version and this is the only dish he agrees to have repeatedly on a day. There are two versions to this recipe. Continue reading “Kurunai Dosai-Black Gram Dosa”
I happened to find this whole wheat vermicelli in the South Indian Stores here and on seeing the ingredients list with “whole wheat flour” I thought I should give a try. The normal vermicelli are meant for very rare use in our kitchen as it is not wholesome food. To my surprise, my little master loved this whole wheat vermicelli recipe so much. The vermicelli is from Narasus coffee brand. Continue reading “Whole Wheat Vermicelli Recipe-Sweet Version”
Radish Dosai Recipe is a lifesaver recipe I found I say. Recipes with Radish are hand few and I always end up with sambhar or chutney or paratha or soup or stir fry or salads. As I was hunting for some interesting recipes from Radish, Anuja Rajkumar shared this recipe in a FB group. I have been hunting for radish since the day I saw her recipe and I bought this Sunday. Continue reading “Radish Dosai Recipe or Mullangi Dosai”
Beetroot Idiyappam Recipe-This is great option for breakfast and dinner. Since it is steamed and rice-based it can be cooked for babies above 6 months to elders around 80 years. Idiyappam at home follows a traditional method and I have posted it already here. It is a tedious method and I have not seen the recipe with many. As my son loves colours, I just gave a quick thought to make beetroot idiyappam today. Continue reading “Beetroot Idiyappam/Pink String Hoppers”
Spring Onion Paratha Recipe :
Spring onion paratha recipe is perfect for breakfast or dinner or kids lunch box. I love the flavour of spring onion but was restricted to adding it for garnishing in fried rice and Manchurian and spring onion kootu. Today morning tried this spring onion paratha recipe and it was an instant hit at home
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Cheesy Saucy Broccoli Pasta is my first recipe with Broccoli on the blog I believe. Broccoli is a powerhouse of nutrition, but I have not cooked for more than 5 times in all six years I hope. This is because it is a seasonal crop and not a local variety. We don’t get it all over India, all through the year. Of all the dishes I have tried with broccoli, I love the creamy soup and this pasta recipe Continue reading “Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Recipe for Toddlers and Kids”
Mappillai samba aval upma is quick to do recipe which is very nutritious and filling. Mappillai Samba is a traditional rice variety from Tamilnadu and it is known well for its innate nutrition. During our last trip to Chennai, I happened to find this rice flakes of Mappillai Samba in an organic shop. I gave it a try similar to that of my aval kozhukkattai Continue reading “Mappillai Samba Aval Upma”
