These Murukkus are very similar to the Benne Murukku recipe here. The only difference is that I replaced half the quantity roasted Gram with Instant oats.  When it comes to deep frying, I don't consider Oats to be a healthier alternative to othet grains but I did want to try how these Murukkus will turn out with the addition of Oats. The result...

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I love giving leftover food a makeover sometimes. Why? Because my family isn't too kicked about eating leftover food. I know a lot of people who create magic with leftover food. Like making Dal Paranthas with leftover Dal, Making fritters out of leftover Idlis. The list is going to be endless.  So, We had some Vegetable Kurma from previous night's dinner & no...

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Having grown up in a South Indian household, Chutney was a staple breakfast accompaniment. Mum generally made 2 kinds of breakfast chutneys, one was the regular green chutney with coconut & coriander & green chilies & the other one was a red chutney made with onions & dry red chilies which we mostly are with Akki Rotti ( BTW, Its been eons since...

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If not for the notification on Facebook, I would have easily forgotten that it was is my Blog's Birthday on the 10th:) Until a few years I would keep track of the Blog's anniversary then the baby happened & I got so busy with the hustle bustle that I conveniently put Vegetable Platter on the back burner. But Blogging has always been a...

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Bangalore right now is at its worst weather ever. A couple of days ago it touched 40C. Until a decade ago, Bangalore was famous for its cool climate & it would never touch beyond 35 C even during summers. I guess those days should be long forgotten now. The little one does not want to drink warm milk anymore & is always wanting some Juice....

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When the sun is at its peak, all you need is gallons of something refreshing to drink. I have banned canned fruit juices & other soft drinks from making an entry into our home for obvious reasons. But, the little one loves juices & he often demands for a helping. I am all for freshly made juices & come to think of it,...

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Summer has started way too early here & it definitely is not my favourite season. It is hotter than the previous year & we are gulping down tons of tender coconuts & watermelon already One this about summer that I like are the Raw Mangoes. They have already hit the market & I am already in the process of making this year's first batch...

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These are not the traditional steamed Muthias that you will find in every Gujarati household. But if you love something crunchy & savoury to snack on, you will love this baked version of Muthia They are a perfect tea time snack & makes for a great starter too.  You Will Need: 1 cup Chickpea Flour/Besan 1 cup Whole Wheat Atta 1 Cup finely...

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I love Shavige/Semiya/Indian Noodles, especially Rice Shavige with loads of coconut & a generous dose of coconut chutney on the side. Totally my kind of breakfast.    Traditionally Rice Noodles are made fresh from scratch. It is a very time consuming process & is almost impossible to make it in a regular basis & that too when you need to pack that tiffin...

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It's Summer .. Well almost. Bangalore has been quite hot since a week & my evening Chai has been replaced by chilled Milkshakes or Smoothies. I have been trying different recipes of Milkshakes & I came across this very  Milkshake recipe famous all over Kerala. Sharjah Shake it is :)   So, what is Sharjah Shake? Doesn't the name sound interesting? I was intrigued too when...

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I am a part of an online Fitness group on Facebook. It is a great place for fitness enthusiasts where fellow members provide much needed motivation. And, there has to be discussions about DIET or healthy eating as you may call it.  A couple of days ago, there was a discussion, on how to tackle the 5 PM hunger pangs. While, I love eating...

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  For the longest time, I thought that the Chinese food that we ate here in India is actually authentic. I loved the Manchurian, those spicy noodles, & American Choupsey. Though as a kid,  I always wondered as to why a Chinese dish had an American name. Nevertheless, those crispy noodles in a spicy broth was one yummy dish.  There was a tiny...

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Those in the South, especially from the Karnataka & Andhra region will know what Thokku is & how dear it is to them. Thokku is a semi dry chutney made with various seasonal produce like raw mangoes, Tamarind, Tomatoes, Gooseberry. They are usually made in huge batches & is meant to be stored for a long time. If stored well,  a  Thokku can...

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A lot of people seem to dislike Broccoli but I am on the other side. I just love that green coloured Vegetable. I can probably eat it everyday & in the most simple manner, steamed -- with a dash of salt & pepper. I am always on the lookout for new ways of using broccoli. Broccoli Parathas taste excellent & so does Aloo...

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