No matter how many ever side dishes like chutney sambar exist for idlies, there arises a question at my house everytime we have idli or dosa – ‘where is the podi?’. This podi, also called Idly Podi/Idli Milagai Podi/Gun Powder in other Indian cuisines is a dry lentil powdered which is mixed with oil and … [Read more…]
Finally we are out of the holiday season….Although the holiday season is a great time, a time to enjoy with family and friends, and I absolutely enjoy cooking and eating special foods for the holiday season, I am glad in a way there is an end to it, and I can get back to eating … [Read more…]
Wishing every one a great 2014!! May this year bring joy and make your dreams come true!! To celebrate the New Year I have a great cake recipe to share with you, a ‘Cold Oven Cream Cheese Pound cake’. Almost all cake/baking recipes start with the line, preheat the oven to X degrees. This particular … [Read more…]
It’s a wonderful feeling to look back at the past year – looking at all the wonderful blessings you had and the great accomplishments that you achieved. The year 2013 has been a ‘year of happenings’ both on the personal front as well as on the blog side. On a personal note, this year was … [Read more…]
T’is the season to be jolly…With Thanksgiving done and over with, and stepping into December means only one thing, that Christmas is here. I can see Christmas trees put up in malls and our office, Christmas lights are up in our neighborhood, Eggnog is up on the store shelves and peppermint mocha is sold at … [Read more…]
It’s amazing how almost every cuisine in the world has a use for legumes, a signature dish that results in mouthwatering flavors. It is equally amazing how an event focusing on legumes has participation from all over the world, and has been a series going for almost 5 years. Here is the lineup of delicious … [Read more…]