Posted inFestival food Sweets
Shrikhand
I had invited one of our friends for Diwali dinner yesterday. I wanted to make an elaborate dinner for the festival. He and his friend brought a sweet vermicelli payasa…
Posted inFestival food Sweets
Rice-milk pudding (Doodh paank)
I am not sure how many of you had the same feelings, but even though I tried my best, I could not get into a Diwali mood this year. For…
Posted inMunchies (dabbe khaaN)
Masala peanuts (TaLile shenga)
Wish you all a very happy and prosperous Deepavali and very happy new year. And let's get to the recipe now.... Its been a kind of tradition at my home…
Posted inFestival food Munchies (dabbe khaaN)
Spicy shankarpal(Khara/Theek shankarpal)
This year I had decided to make all the important dishes that can be associated with Diwali. Many of my readers had asked for this recipe and also, once I…
Posted inFestival food Sweets
Sweet/GooD shankarpal
GooD (pronounced go-o-D) shankarpal must be another signature sweet made for Diwali in many Marathi/Konkani homes. Last year I had tried these for the first time. But then, I forgot…
Posted inFestival food Sweets
Mysore pak
Mysore pak or Mysore paak must be one of the most popular sweets in Karnataka. It is one of my all time favorite sweets. But there are different kinds of…
Posted inCakes, Cookies, Pies
Pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting
Last year when I posted the recipe for carrot cake with apple filling, I got a e-mail from Deepa Raj, in which she had sent me the recipe for cream…
Posted inNoodles
Noodles stir fry – A Mongolean grill mock up
We have been trying different cuisines these days. Our latest favorite being Mongolean Grill - BD's and Genghis Khan. Those who have not been to this restaurant - they have…
Posted inCake decorating Cakes, Cookies, Pies
Halloween cake
This year, I had decided to post something at least for one of the American festivals. Even though the lighting around my house, painfully reminds me of Diwali(which is just…
Posted inBreakfast or snacks Dosa Corner
Avarekalu dosa
Ever since I started using avrekalu in my cooking, I have been hooked to it. I have at least 2 frozen packs of these all the time in my freezer.…