“Semiya” is a South Indian word meaning “vermicelli” & “upma” is a South Indian breakfast made usually with semolina or rawa. So Semiya Upma is a variation of the Rawa Upma and usually has more vegetables added to it, making it a healthy breakfast as well as snack option. Semiya Upma is made with thin […]Read More
Sundal is a South Indian dish in which we use various legumes to make a stir fry, often a simple tempering with mustard, urad dal, asafoetida, curry leaves and finally some grated coconut. There are many variations in the method. Kondakadalai Sundal or White Chickpea Sundal, prepared with boiled chickpeas, is a healthy dish and […]Read More
The nine days of fasting during Navratri is observed by many Indians. “Navratri” mean nine nights in Sanskrit. The festival of Navratri is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. Nine forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped during these nine nights. For everyone who observes fast during the Navratri time, what you consume is very […]Read More
I love to have a couple of chicken starter recipes handy. This is one meat which everyone at home eats without a fuss and I can serve it as a starter or as a side dish, as needed. And if at all there are leftovers, they also make a great filling for sandwiches and rolls. […]Read More
Granola is always a huge hit at my house. Most of the times, instead of making granola bars, I make regular granola which can be used in different way. We love stirring it into yogurt, snacking on it and also sprinkling it on top of our smoothies. And whenever we travel – granola bars is our favourite […]Read More
Afghani chicken is a popular chicken starter dish. It is super creamy as the chicken is cooked first and then the leftover marinade is added to it and cooked quickly. This way, the chicken pieces don’t dry out and you get a really creamer chicken starter. This dish can also be served with rice, roti, […]Read More
Cutlet is one of the most delicious, easy, healthy and best after school snacks for kids. Paneer is an important sources of protein and calcium for vegetarian Indians. Just like most kids, mine too love paneer and these paneer cutlets are one of their favorite snacks. This easy and tasty cutlet recipe is prepared with crumbled and moist […]Read More
Sabudana – also referred to as sago – translates to “tapioca pearls.” Sabudana is often consumed during fasting, particularly during the Janmashtami and Navratri celebrations. Sabudana Vada a traditional fried snack from western India prepared from sago pearls and mashed potatoes. Sabudana Tikki is a different take on the Sabudana Vada, where instead of deep […]Read More
Instant Rava Cake is a quick and easy breakfast or a tea time snack which can be made in a jiffy. In this recipe, I have recreated the colors of our tri color flag – orange, white and green. These are made with Rava or semolina. They are soft, fluffy steamed savoury cakes that can […]Read More
Healthy spicy chatpata masala chana is the best option for some guilt free munching. It is a healthy treat for guests and family. Making this snack in an air fryer is no different from deep frying it in oil as there is no compromise in taste. Since it uses very little oil, you don’t have […]Read More
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