Do you know what’s my favorite thing about winter? Baking, of course. I made this zucchini banana bread a couple of weeks ago when it was freezing here in Adelaide. I’ve been experimenting with zucchinis a lot lately. After my successful attempts with zucchini chocolate cake and vegan zucchini balls, I’m happy to introduce you…
Chocolate Swirl Orange Lassi
I’m not a fan of winter at all. I like long sunny days rather than short chilly days. However, there’s one thing I really love about winter. Citrus fruits. You can find them everywhere now. Oranges. For some reason I always buy plenty of them when they’re in season. Next I spent hours trying to…
Oats Payasam | Oats Pudding | Oats Kheer
The classic payasams are super sweet desserts from South India. In Kerala, it’s a quintessential part of Onam (harvest festival of Kerala), and the Onam feast is incomplete without this popular sweet. Technically, this oats payasam with oats and jaggery base is a variation of the classic version. To be honest, the combination of oats…
How to Make Cafe Style Latte – Without an Espresso Machine – Without a Milk Frother
Whenever I’ve latte from a coffee shop, I always think I need to make it at home. I know, barrista made coffee from freshly ground beans is awesome. And I’m pretty sure that your coffee machine is one of your favorite kitchen appliances. But imagine this, you’re stuck at home, your coffee machine is out…
Grape Lassi | Indian Grape Smoothie
Lassi – a drink made of fruits, yogurt and milk – is the Indian version of smoothies. When it comes to the choice of fruits, the possibilities are endless. Imagine your favorite fruit blended with milk and yogurt. You’ll end up with a killer lassi. Traditionally, the common fruit used in lassi is ripe…
Kerala Vegetable Stew
Kerala vegetable stew – Nutritious veggies simmered in flavorful coconut based sauce to please the whole family. This veggie stew makes a classic combo with appams (rice pancakes), and is also ideal as a side dish for your favorite flatbreads.
Carrot Halwa Smoothie
Carrot halwa is one of the most decadent Indian desserts. A veggie turned into a dessert is simply amazing. Don’t you love it? Today, I’m super excited about two things. First, I’m going to post a smoothie recipe after a very long time. Second, I’m going to turn your
Banana Breakfast Muffins
I’m a huge fan of muffins. Fuss free preparation, no icing – all these make me a crazy muffin lover. And if you add your favorite fruit, it just turns into a wonderful, healthy breakfast. I’ve tried so many different versions of banana muffins. But this classic recipe is still my favorite. I can’t rave…
How to Make Dosa |Rice and Lentil Crepes
(In the pic: dosa served with sambar) One fine Saturday morning, I soaked some rice and black gram in water. The same evening I ground them to make silky smooth batter. Next morning they were fermented and ready to be made into crispy dosas. Now I guess you’ve assumed the amount of time involved in…