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Weekly Menu : WW0616

This weekly menu is a transition from the winter to the summer happening in Bangalore! Summer is almost upon us and this in between time is always a little weird, neither are summer vegetables full here nor are the winter ones nice anymore. This weekly menu we explore probably the last of winter vegetables before full blown summer descends on Bangalore. Summer is almost upon us and this in between time is always a little weird, neither are summer vegetables full here … [Read more...]

Bathua Parantha

One leaf and so many uses! I love Bathua! Add it to Sarson ka Saag or make Bathua Raita or Bathua Parantha! While Bathua is famous for its addition in Sarson ka Saag in Punjab, I love making Bathua Parantha for a quick and healthy meal! Bathua (Hindi) is almost a weedy green leafy plant found in abundance during winter. It is known as lamb's quarter or pigweed or goosefoot in English, primarily because of its shape. It is also known as Cheel Bhaji in Gujarat, Kaduoma in Kannada, Chandan … [Read more...]

Weekly Menu : WW0416

Weekly menu for this end of January week! Some winter vegetables and loads of proteins in this week's menu! And before we know it, January is ending. Still making the most of winter veggies while also packing in lots of proteins, here is your weekly menu for this week. Printable menu available here. Recipe links: Molagapodi Baigan bharta Kadhi chawal Nimona Kheema gobhi Pizza Cabbage & methi parantha Pressure cooker pasta & … [Read more...]

A Trip To Suryagarh, Jaisalmer : The Land Of Dunes

So Suryagarh, Jaisalmer invited me for a trip to experience the beautiful land of dunes and when the golden sand calls out, who can say no? A travelogue of my trip to Suryagarh and the fantastic experience I had. December was a month of whirlwind travel for me. Kick started it with a trip to Mugilu, Sakleshpur, then a trip to land of dunes, followed by a trip to Kerala. Hopefully will write about the Kerala trip soon as well, and the pending posts on Kairakudi are coming up as well but as usual … [Read more...]

Weekly Menu : WW0316

Weekly menu for this week with seasonal produce! Third week of 2016! Making the most of seasonal produce. This weekly menu looks at the delicious vegetables and greens that make this season so exciting! Printable copy coming soon. Recipe links: Multigrain Cheela Green Chutney Chana Dal Pulao Bathua Raita Carrot Radish Peas Salad Apricot Cookies Pesto Power Packed Paranthas Cabbage & Methi Paranthas Hung Curd Vegetable … [Read more...]

Sakkara Pongal : Sweetened Rice & Lentil Pudding

What is Pongal without the Sakkara Pongal - rice and roasted moong dal which is sweetened with some jaggery! Make this Pongal special with this Sakkara Pongal! This morning while I was cooking Sakkara Pongal, for the child who demanded we make it today, since we are traveling tomorrow, I was thinking I will share it online too I realised I haven't posted it on blog at all. What a shame since it, truly, is one of my favorite South Indian desserts! So here is Sakkara Pongal, a … [Read more...]

Weekly Menu : WW0216

Our weekly menu for this week with some healthy choices! And with the second working week of 2016 upon us, the healthy choices and better eating is in all our plans. Here is a weekly menu which will help you achieve the same. Printable copy & recipe links available in the post. Click to read! Printable Copy available for download here Recipe Links: Horse Gram Curry Green Chutney Masala Baath Tomato Saar Masala Cookies Egg Kothu … [Read more...]

Kaiseki Meal at Edo, ITC Gardenia

My experience of the Kaiseki style meal at Edo, ITC Gardenia. Edo turned 5 in December and as a part of the celebration Chef Nariyoshi Nakamura from Tokyo launched a all new menu with his signature recipes. Something which explored Japanese food beyond the fame Sushi and Sashmi, don't get me wrong I love them, but there is so much more to Japanese food. Like a Kaiseki style meal. I was lucky to be invited for an experience a Kaiseki style meal at … [Read more...]

Weekly Menu : WW0116

Weekly menu including school lunch box and snacks for WW0116 along with weekly grocery shopping list and prep details. And with a brand new year, the weekly menu is back and in a cooler better version. The awesome Shruthi of Artsy Crafty Mom, designed this menu template for us. So every week, I will post the menu along with a little prep note which can make your life easier and a weekly grocery shopping list. Also sharing a pdf that you can download, print (or keep on … [Read more...]