Butternut Squash is a very new veggie to me, and I had come across it only after moving to the US. I had already tried a butternut squash soup and loved its sweet and mellow flavor. The most common recipe I have seen for butternut squash apart from soup is in a risotto. I wanted … [Read more…]
Although being colonised by the British, was one of the tainted pages of Indian history, there is no denying the fact that the English influence did India some good. From rail roads to education, their influence is probably one of the reasons India has been able to grow as much as it has today. English … [Read more…]
To go with my Multi grain oothappami, I made a quick ginger peanut chutney. The ginger is added along with the peanuts to aid in digestion and to to add a warm spice to the chutney. Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanuts(with or without skin) 5 green chillies 2 inch piece ginger 1/2 cup grated coconut small … [Read more…]
I usually freeze bread that is going to expire and will not be used. It is really very useful in so many different dishes. I had about 6 slices of whole wheat bread that I had frozen before in a ziploc bag, that I found while rummaging through the freezer. I had plenty of spinach … [Read more…]
If asking any one from Bombay or Pune what their favorite breakfast is, they would probably answer kanda poha. Kanda means onions in Marati and poha is rice flakes. I had first tasted this dish when my Marati neighbor offered it to me one day, I so fell in love with the taste. I then … [Read more…]
Paneer is an absolute favorite at our house. Initially, I was sort of skeptical of using paneer, considering it is high in fat and all..but being a vegetarian, it also becomes a good source of protein. I love its taste, so the above statement is in a way convincing myself that its good for me. … [Read more…]