Posted inSide dishes Simple and Easy
Green Peas Usal (Usli)
A simple green peas usal (usli) that is garnished with coconut and coriander leaves.
Beetroot Salad (Beetroot Kosambari / Kosambir)
Some of these kind of recipes are not “Aayis recipes” in strict sense. These kind of dishes are quick to prepare and very helpful for office goers when they return…
Posted inSide dishes Simple and Easy
Zunka (Pitla-Patal version of Zunka)
Zunka is a popular Maharashtrian dish and it is also very popular in Karnataka-Maharashtra border area. Though I got exposed to several dishes when I was studying at Belgaum, this…
Posted inMy lunchbox Rice items Simple and Easy
Eggplant Rice (Vangi Bhath) with Garam Masala
Few years back, I saw this recipe in some book. What attracted me to this was, it uses garam masala which is usually available in every Indian home, unlike the…
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Chickpeas with Fenugreek (Methi Chole)
Fenugreek(methi) leaves were one of the greens that I hated growing up. Whenever aayi prepared something with them, which was very rare because they were not very easily available in…
Posted inBreakfast or snacks Simple and Easy
Rava Khichdi (Sooji Khichdi) with Mint Chutney
Few months ago, I had invited some of my friends for dinner at home. Like always, they insisted on having a potluck so that I don't have to cook so…
Posted inAmerican Chicken Simple and Easy
Baked Chicken
For last few years, I have been making something simple like pasta, sandwiches, pulavs etc for lunch that I can easily pack for Ishaan. So I usually make Indian dishes…
Posted inBreakfast or snacks Simple and Easy
Vermicelli Thalipeeth
My love for the popular Maharashtrian dish Thalipeeth started in Belgaum. They are healthy, very delicious and the best part is, they are easy to make. As much as I…
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Tomato Chicken with Whole Spices
I am camera-less for next couple of weeks. I was way too excited to post something last time and even after many reminders from V, I was not very careful…
Raita with Chutney Pitto (Powder)
Few weeks ago, we had been to a week long trip to South Dakota. We had rented a house there and we cooked most of the meals at home. Since…