Lime n' Mint

 Palak  Moong Dal Seaosned with Garlic - Garlicky Greengram Spinach Curry Dal (Lentil)  is a source of proteins for balance diet.  In my home  Dal is a regular accomplishment with lunch meal. Usually i will add leafy vegetables or some Vegetables to my regular Dal preparation. Today's my post is inspired by Moong Dal Palak Curry is from Bhavana's Kitchen. Palak Moong Dal Seasoned with Garlic

Belur is historically an important place in Karnataka,India. Belur town is famous for its Chennakesava Temple,one of the finest example of Hoysala Workmanship. In my Today's  post i am sharing my joy of visiting this beauty of architecture pictures in Belur. And on the way we stopped at Shravanabelagola, this place is famous for the statue of Gommateshwara Bahubali and important pilgrimage destination for Jainism. We had fresh and delicious Jain Thali here.

Filter Coffee I like coffee since childhood. I learnt how to make Filter coffee from my mother.My husband also is coffee lover. So my coffee liking continues to influence my present home as well. Filter coffee powder is different from instant coffee powder. In India, Filter coffee powder is sold in coffee shops and in grocery stores. What makes the filter coffee powder unique is the proportionate mixture of ground roasted coffee beans with powdered chicory. Chicory enhances the taste and the smell of coffee. The filter coffee is made using an instrument called the coffee filter. The filter brews coffee into a fine dicoction. The coffee filter is made of two cups:(upper one fits onto the lower one.) 1. Upper cup is like a filter(with pierced base) for filtering out the brewed coffee. The upper cup usually comes with a lid and 2. Bottom cup to collect the decoction(brewed coffee) Today i will show you how to make Indian filter coffee. I have used a tradit...

Besan Laddu is popular traditional sweet preparation for festivals all over India. Today's post is easy to make tasty sweet recipe.

Singonium in Hanging pot White lillies Pudina in Recycled bottles and Mari gold Menthi  Thai Basil

A refreshing  cool summer drinks liked by Kids and all. Today's my post is Lychee n' Lemon Delight.

Kanni Manga or  Vadu Manga or Tender  Mango pickle  is a very popular Mango Pickle delicacy from Kerala and Tamilnadu.  In India Summer seasonal fruit is Mango. Almost all parts of India busy in making different types of pickles with raw mangoes in summer season.Today's my post is one of the most popular pickle from southern part of India. Main ingredients for this pickle are Mustard seeds,Fenugreek seeds,freshTender mangoes ,good Chilli Powder, Gingely oil and Salt. Today's my recipe is famous Kanni Manga or Vadu Manga Vurgaa in my way.

Dal Fry Dal Fry is a comfort and rich Tur dal (split  pigeon   peas lentil) recipe from northern part of India. It is a simple,tasty and delicious side dish,  goes well with  piping hot steamed rice or Indian flat breads.  Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serve 4. Ingredients: 1.      Toor dal    -     1 cup 2.      Water        -     2 ½ cups 3.      Salt            -     To taste 4.      Turmeric  -     1 tea spoon Seasoning :  1.   Tomatoes                           -   ...

Sambar is a regular side accomplishment in all south Indian homes. Today i am going to post my  home made freshly ground Sambar masala recipe. Usually we will make this Sambar in festivals or any functions .

Simple and delicious Peanut Chutney is a one more  accompaniment for steamed Idliies and Dosas.

Raw Onion Chutney is a simple, quick and strong flavoured tangy side accompaniment for Idly and Dosa.

Fruit Custard is an easy and delicious healthy desert loved by all.

Today's my recipes is my younger ones favorite recipe, "Juicy Cheesy Potato" A simple & exciting tasty starter for kids and elders also......

Today's post is Dal Shorba is a delicious Vegetable Lentil Soup.

A simple  aromatic mild spicy all time favourite Potato curry.  

Bendakaya Pulusu or Vendakai Puli Khulambu is a simple tangy and mild spicy gravy side dish in all South Indian homes.

Basmathi Rice is a fragrant long grain Rice grown in India.   Unlike ordinary long grain rice the light, fluffy texture of Basmati’s long, slender grains offers the palate a totally different experience in terms of mouth-feel and taste – distinctive, unique and slightly ‘nutty’. This beautiful aromatic Rice need a lttle attention to cook than other rice varieties. It can be cooked very delicately. Today's my post is traditional method of cooking Basmathi Rice.

Raita  is a simple  combination of chopped vegetables and beaten yogurt and seasoned with Indian condiments mustard and cumin seeds,salt and spices. Today's my post is a crunchy cool refreshing Curd (Yogurt) Chutney.

Making delicious fruit preserves or Murabbas with seasonal fruits is a great option to store and eat.  Today's my post is  Amla Murabba - Goosberry sweet preseve. This wonder fruit have lots lots of benifits.  Ingredients : Amla-Goosberry        10  Sugar                          2 big cups  Water                          2 litres Lemon juice                1 spoon Salt                              a pinch Cardamon  powder       to flavour 1 tea spoon Method: Wash Amlas thouroughly. Prick them with fork and soak them in palin water for 3 ot 4 hours. Then drain water and take out Amlas in a seperate bowl. Boil  water in a separate pan add Amlas to wate...

This is a healthy delicious Ginger preserve to protect from Cough and Cold. I bought huge quantity of  fresh Ginger  from the market. Today's my recipe is a sweet Ginger  preserve for keeping longer period. So this is the result. INGREDIENTS: Ginger              250gms Sugar                1 Kg Water              500 ml Castor Sugar     a little METHOD: Take Sgar and Water in a thick bottom vessel and mix well. Cook Sugar solution 5 to 6 minutes in a medium flame and make it like a thick syrup.Off the flame. Remove skin of Ginger and chop to thin slices.  Take these slices in a wide bowl and sprinkle Castor sugar to slices. Dip all Ginger slices in Sugar Syrup. Mix well and cook for few minutes tiil all slices absorb sugar syrup completely.Off the flame.. Store these slices in a Glass Jar.