Sinamon Tales

by Monika

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Flavoured Ice Cubes and Four Cocktail Ideas

Ice cubes are magical things, they have the power to level anything ordinary. This post will tell you various things you can do with them and explore my favorite way to use them as Flavoured Ice Cubes! Ice cubes are magical things, they have the power to level anything ordinary. There are about one million things one can do with them but my most favorite one is to make Flavoured Ice Cubes for your cocktails.  Before I actually get into my favorite way to use them, let's quickly look at … [Read more...]

Avarekalu Sagu – Hyacinth Beans Curry

Avarekalu Sagu or Hyacinth Beans Curry is a delightful spring specialty in the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Here is my mother in law's recipe which works very well with Chapathis, pooris or steamed rice. January was slow as far as the posting on the blog was concerned. And I think one of the reasons is the fact that I decided to take a work break also encountering a terrible writer's block. I have been sitting here staring at the box wondering what to write. So for this one post I … [Read more...]

Beetroot Pasta with Goat Cheese

This gorgeous red Beetroot Pasta with Goat Cheese is even more delicious than it looks. And that is really saying something isn't it... This beetroot pasta is the latest favourite at home. With the bright red colour of roasted beetroot, creaminess of goat cheese it is a delight. I actually made this for an assignment last week fully prepared to be told by the child I don't want to eat it. He is not really a big beetroot fan, avoids the vegetable as long as he can. But then I somehow … [Read more...]

Of Eating Through Grief & Diwali Memories

My Diwali Memories of Dad and my bonding with him over food! It has been almost 10 months since dad went away from our lives. Ten months since each day feels like a burden one is carrying. And strangely, 10 months since I realized what a deep bond I shared with him and food and my Diwali memories. And how much those memories were intertwined. I think it all started just after his death, while I was still doing customs like a robot. In our household, on the 15th day of death, you feed 15 … [Read more...]

Prawn Masala : Easy weeknight dinner

This super easy, ready in 20 minutes Prawn Masala is just the recipe you need for weekday dinner. It works fantastically well as meal prep boxes too. A total winning recipe if you ask me! I love Prawns! In fact, all of us at home love prawns and that is just one of the reasons this Prawn Masala is a winning recipe for us. My son is slowly turning into a carnivore and no you aren't allowed to stare at me or blame me for it. In spite of getting chicken or fish in school lunch every day, he … [Read more...]

Siam Trading Company – For the taste of Good Thai Food

Thai food is one of my favorite cuisines and the recent discovery of Siam Trading Company has made me a very happy girl. Read to know more about the brilliant meal we had curated by none other than Ruth of Bangalore's Restaurants blog. Siam Trading company or what before was One Night in Bangkok is located where else but on Indira Nagar 12thmain. Off late, it seems like all the good places are coming up only on that street in town. I would roll eyes if I could but honestly, staying in … [Read more...]

Delhi Style Matar Kulcha | Street Food Series

I heart street food and if I had to pick one of my favorite street food it would probably be the Delhi Style Matar Kulcha. Also popularly known as Kulcha Chola by many. Here is a fool proof recipe to make it at home. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that no trip to Delhi is ever complete without a dose or two of Delhi Style Matar Kulcha. There have been times when the only caption on the Matar Kulcha picture has been - Delhi, enough said. I absolutely adore it and it probably is one of … [Read more...]

Lehsuni Paneer Tikka | Spicy Cottage Cheese Skewers

Recipe for easy peasy Lehsuni Paneer Tikka aka Spicy Cottage Cheese Skewers! Ready in 30 minutes and wins everyone's heart. Paneer tikka is child's one of the favourite vegetarian dishes. As much as I want to disown him for uttering the word Paneer Tikka every time we go to an Indian restaurant or visit Delhi. I cannot ignore the fact that he really does like it. We all, including me, judge paneer too harshly I feel. And I think somewhere the blame goes to the restaurant industry in … [Read more...]

Mango Phirni – Creamy mango and rice pudding

Mango Phirni - Creamy mango and rice pudding is one of the best desserts one can make with mangoes. Easy to make, gluten free and so delicious. You and your guests will be licking fingers every time you make this ! Perfect dish to bid goodbye to our beloved mangoes in style. Bringing to you today is a tale of Punjabi lunch, recipe of Mango phirni but before that a little ramblings of what has been happening in life. July has been a dismissal month for the blog. Inspite of having so much to … [Read more...]