I know its the nick of time for the ‘Health Nut Challenge – I Scream for IceCream’ challenge. Ever since, I came to know about this event, I have been on the quest for the perfect healthy ice cream, and also one that does not require an ice cream maker. I had narrowed down my … [Read more…]
There are some dishes that are best home made. But, there are some which you have to try at a restaurant. One such dish for me is ‘onion rava dosa’. Its my absolute favorite when I order in restaurants. The crispy, crunchy texture speckled with cashewnuts and pepper is something I have not been able … [Read more…]
Unlike American cuisine, where Salads are served as an appetizer course, or before the main entree, salads are part of the main meal itself in Burma. They are served alongside curries/noodles or as a single dish at lunchtime. There are salads that are eaten as a snack and sold as street fare too. This particular … [Read more…]
This is a recipe using the ‘All Purpose Masala Powder’ that I posted earlier. Its a quick and easy dish, that is perfect for a packed lunch to work or schools Its one of my favorite dishes, and as I was making this dish, I had memories of making this dish with my friends, when … [Read more…]
To go with my rosemary scallion parathas, I made saag paneer. The best Saag Paneer I have tasted comes from a local Indian restaurant in Kirkland. But, I feel so guilty during and after the meal, because it is so sinfully rich. I have always been looking for an authentic, yet healthy way to make … [Read more…]
I am not a big fan of raw banana or vazhaikkai. I am not sure why. But, I love this particular preparation of vazhaikkai. It is made by freshly grinding pepper along with a few other spices, and the masala just makes this dish wonderful. I love it in combination with rasam and rice. A … [Read more…]