Stuffed Bread Loaf
Mmmm.. I love fresh bread! I especially love fresh homemade bread. I especially love fresh homemade stuffed bread! And if it is something I made, then I’m a little biased! But the other humans in the...
View ArticleLow Fat Batata Vada ~ Potato Dumplings
Batata Vada or Aaloo Bonda… Take your pick. They are one and the same. A deep fried goodie, Batata Vada is that sinful pleasure which forms a significant part in the very famous Vada Pav. Batata (read:...
View ArticleBaked Cheese Jalapeño
Have you got what it takes to be a jalapeño eater? You never know if biting into one is going to harvest that phenomenal flavor and kick (that is the basis for so many Southwestern foods) or if that...
View ArticleJalapeño Fritters | Molagai Bajji
It is perhaps unfair to post jalapeño two days in a row. But you need to know just how sinfully delectable both these dishes are. I wouldn’t categorize either of these as “Healthy Foods”. The baked...
View ArticleCheese and Vegetable Sandwich
One of the reasons why I get to experiment a lot with food is because I am not responsible for ensuring that everybody at home is fed on time. That’s Ma’s job. So, I don’t mind spending an hour or 2...
View ArticleCorn Pakoda | Corn Fritters
{Another one from the archives of my previous blog} This is the south Indian way of making corn balls. Actually, I say that only because this is how Ma makes them and I find a lot of South Indian...
View ArticleBreadsticks | Italian Grissini
I think yeast is starting to love me. How else would you explain every yeast experiment succeeding? (touch wood!!!) In fact, I’ve already made them thrice, in varying sizes. Homemade breadsticks are...
View ArticleBhel Puri ~ Mumbai Street Food
Every street, every beach and every hotel will have Bhel Puri (pronounced as Bhél Pooree) on their menu. It is impossible to come to Mumbai and leave without noticing this very popular snack. Bhel Puri...
View ArticleRoasted Makhana (Foxnut) ~ healthy snack
I bless the day I read about this little thing in the newspapers. I distinctly remember reading Saif Ali Khan’s interview where he said he loves to munch on makhana (which happens to be very healthy...
View ArticleDabeli | Indian Sloppy Joe
Dabeli is traditionally sold on the streets of Gujarat and Mumbai. It is made with a sweet and spicy potato mixture which is filled into a small burger bun and then topped with onion, pomegranate,...
View ArticleQuick Garlic Bread
Here’s a super quick garlic bread recipe. It tastes as good as the authentic version but gets done in under 5 minutes!! Isn’t that wonderful? This is my go-to recipe for whenever I’m hungry and mom...
View ArticleCrispy Hash Brown Potatoes
Hash browns or hashed browns are a simple potato preparation in which potato pieces are pan-fried after being shredded, julienned, diced, or riced. Hash browns are a staple breakfast food at diners in...
View ArticlePizza Pinwheel
Once upon a time in RK’s kitchen, yeast flatly refused to dance to RK’s tunes. No matter how hard she tried, the yeast didn’t budge. Dejected and clueless, RK went about her mission despite the lack of...
View ArticleMedhu Vada | Indian Lentil Dumpling
Medhu Vadai (pronounced as May-dhooo V-uh-dye) is a traditional favorite of south Indian, especially Tamil cuisine and is an indispensable part of the menu during festivals. ‘Medhu’ means soft, and the...
View ArticleGarlic Cilantro Rolls ~ with extra cheese!
First of all, wish you all a very happy Deepavali! It’s the Indian festival of lights! The time to celebrate, wear new clothes and distribute and eat sweets! And what am I doing? Well, studying for an...
View ArticleMozarella Stuffed Meatball Sliders | Go Veggie!
Oh girl, was this one good! This is definitely my favorite sandwich of 2012! It completely redefined the term ‘Sandwich’ for me! Super scrumptious moist vegan meatballs stuffed with a big cube of...
View ArticleCheese Veggie Toast
Don’t laugh at me for wanting to post what I call a ‘non-recipe’ After all, I keep getting requests from so many of YOU to make easy & tasty meals on the go! So here you go! Skip the cheese, keep...
View ArticleRice Burger ~ a healthy treat
Thought the good ol’ Burgers were junk didja? Not anymore. No matter how greasy and calorie-laden a dish is, you can always make it healthy without compromising on the taste by making wise choices....
View ArticleCaramelized Onion Buns
I’ve learned quite a bit about the workings of yeast and the art of making bread, thanks to MasterChef Australia. I decided to put one of those tips to use. I’ve been thinking of making onion bread for...
View ArticleMasala Vadai ~ Spiced Lentil Fritters
I’m resorting to re-posting some of the old posts from my previous blog. My apologies. I’ve been swamped with friends, events and so on to even think about editing the 300 photos in my drafts folder,...
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