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by Monika

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Guilt Free Baking and Eating – Oat Barn Muffins

Oat Barn Muffins is made of whole wheat and oat barn and requires just a minimum amount of oil! Just the perfect recipe for some guilt-free eating! I have found a new die-hard fan of my baking and that is my dear darling son :) Every now and then, he comes and tells me 'Mumma, please make something in the oven.' And he is happy with whatever I make whether it is muffins, cakes or cookies. So, I have been thinking of baking something which is healthy too. While I was browsing for recipes, I … [Read more...]

Marble Cake in a Bundt

Marble Cake made in a bundt is one of those dessert options which looks awesome and tastes amazing! Day before yesterday, I baked my first bundt cake. There is something ceremonious about them, isn't it? I baked a simple marble cake. I personally thought the marble didn't come out very well despite the fact that I have made the marble cake with this recipe like umpteen number of times.  But the softness and the texture of the cake was brilliant. I will have to master the art of getting the … [Read more...]

Kadhi Chawal

Kadhi Chawal is one of those dishes which define comfort and mom's love to me! A delicious way to incorporate some curd in your diet! Now that I have come back from home I have yet another mom's special with me  and this time its kadhi chawal. I have already told you guys how much just how much I love the kadhi that mom makes and now here is the recipe. I bet you can't make it as well as my mom :)   There is something about kadhi chawal that defines comfort to me! Whether it is … [Read more...]

Broken Wheat Khichdi

Comfort food at its best! This Broken Wheat Khichdi (or Daliya Khichdi) is the ultimate comfort food. Full of health and delicious to eat, this is a perfect one pot meal! Lately, in my search of healthy things to eat, the standard namkeen daliya and khichdi have met together, to create this broken wheat khichdi for me. It is extremely healthy, light and good for kids, adults and dieters too! Trust me, it is so yummy. The first time I made it, N said 'Nah, you have this boring food', but when he … [Read more...]

Nutrition Packed Paranthas

These nutrition packed paranthas are my innovation which pack loads of vegetables into a parantha and make it a healthy option! Ojas, these days is in a state where he wants to eat everything on his own, so I am trying to innovate foods which he can eat on his own. At the top of the list are paranthas. These nutrition packed paranthas are the one dish which I created and everyone loved. Honestly, there is nothing to beat the awesomeness of paranthas. You can add so much to it! … [Read more...]

Happy Dushhera: A Time for Traditional Chana Dal Rice

This simple Chana Dal Rice is one of the dishes my mother used to make for Dushhera when we were kids! Simple spices and minimalist ingredients make this rice a super yummy tradition to follow! Wishing you all a very very happy Dushhera! Dushhera has traditionally been a day where all thrrough my childhood I have got up late... just chilled out through the day and then towards the evening got ready to go see the Ravan burning and eat yummy Chana dal rice and jalebi made by my mom... somehow I … [Read more...]

Multigrain Chilla

Multigrain Chilla made from a powder of multiple grains which taste so delicious and is very nutritious! Cut it into small slices and it is perfect finger food for your toddler too! Last Sunday morning we were all bored with our regular breakfasts and wanted something different. After a long discussion and no decision, I told my hubby, Ok, I will go into the kitchen and make something different. When he asked me what it would be, I told him I don't know as of now and I really didn't. Once I … [Read more...]

2 Minutes Fried Rice

A delicious fried rice made with leftover rice, which has delicious Indian flavors! I typically make this fried rice with leftover rice to give it a twist :) Though it seems to taste better when my sister makes it, nonetheless everyone at my house seems to love it even when I make it.     Just simple vegetables and simple flavors. Honestly, you can't find an easier option to using leftover rice. And it is so tasty. I can have it by itself, or just add some curd to the … [Read more...]