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by Monika

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Lauki Ka Raita Recipe – Bottlegourd Yoghurt Relish

Lauki ka raita is probably one of the best ways to use the humble lauki aka bottlegourd. My version has a secret tadka that makes it the best ever Lauki ki Raita. I love raita's of all kinds and I am often found putting all vegetables in them. Whether it is the greens, the bell peppers, bitter gourd or even some fruits. But this lauki ka raita is actually my mum's recipe that I make just as is. Most people think of lauki as a boring and un-inspiring vegetable, turning up their noses when … [Read more...]

Mango Avocado Toast | Mango Avocado Dip

Avocado Toast is the food that Instagram can't stop talking about! And this Mango Avocado Toast is probably one of the best versions of it I have made. Creamy, spicy, tart and sweet. It is like the perfect harmony of flavours. And you know the best part, the topping works so well as a Mango Avocado Dip. I have been tripping on Mangoes and savouring them one mango at a time. But then every once in a while, I look at them and get inspired to cook something with the gorgeous fruits. Last week, I … [Read more...]

The Den Whitefield – Defining Millennial Luxury

Newly opened The Den Whitefield defines what they call as Millennial Luxury. Minimalistic yet tasteful rooms, gamepads, theatre style viewing room with Netflix access and delicious food and drinks on offer. This might be the gem in Bangalore luxury hotels. The Den Whitefield is the newest 5-star hotel in town and unique millennial-focused designed sets them apart so well from the rest of the competition. We recently checked it out in a Staycation weekend on an invite from the hotel. None of us … [Read more...]

Garlic Shrimps and Red Rice Salad

Garlic Shrimps and Red Rice Salad with Buttermilk Dressing is the perfect summer meal! With a little inspiration from my favorite Kerala cuisine, this one is delicious and super healthy. Summer months demand light cold food but we often mistake that food which is not filling. This cold red rice salad with garlic shrimps and a buttermilk dressing is the perfect example of my kind of summer meal. Light on the stomach but full marks on flavor and nutrition. I am a big fan of Kerala food, … [Read more...]

Vegan Gluten Free Green Tea Glass Noodle Salad

 The Green Tea Glass Noodle Salad is a light and refreshing salad. A perfect meal for summer or a side in a larger Asian dinner. It packs a fantastic flavor punch and nutrition. I am a noodle person if there is a poll between rice and noodles. I always pick noodles and they are also one of my favorite carbs to add to salads. Especially the rice noodles. And this green tea glass noodle salad is the current favorite at home. It is perfect for summer meals when all the heart desires are light and … [Read more...]

Salad 101 – Components of a Good Salad

This post talks about the various components of a good salad. This is the post you need to kickstart your journey of making awesome salads. So bookmark it now. Whenever I think of learning something new or mastering something I have been doing for a while, I tend to break it down into smaller components. It really helps me understand and put together the larger picture and that is what this post attempts to do it for salads. After this post, you will not only understand the Components of a Good … [Read more...]

A to Z of Salads : Apple Chicken Salad with Onion Flowers

Starting yet another season of A-Z Challenge and this time the theme is SALADS. One month, 26 salads and lots of tips and tricks to make kickass salads at home. Starting the series with this delicious Apple Chicken Salad. So I am jumping in again, in the A-Z Challenge. Regular readers will remember the Baking A-Z I did a couple of years ago. I love how this challenge pushes me beyond my comfort zone and helps me bring the blog back to regular posting. I might never be able to finish the 26 … [Read more...]

Best Ever Indian Style Potato Roast Recipe

Best Ever Indian Style Potato Roast Recipe. This is the only potato roast recipe you will ever need, take my word for it and bookmark this post NOW! Last week, I posted this on Instagram and the result was everyone craving a good Potato Roast. "Yesterday, I saw someone’s picture of potato roast on Twitter and god promise I have been dreaming of it since then. But since I am resting my back, no one is allowing me to get to the kitchen to cook. Proud to report that it didn’t let me stop from … [Read more...]

Hare Tamatar Ki Sabji – Green Tomato Curry

Hare Tamatar Ki Sabji or the Green Tomato Curry is the perfect dish to make from those tart green tomatoes. Works with roti, rice or pooris. And oh it is fast friendly as well. I love the firm and tart green tomatoes but I hardly find them in the markets. Or maybe it is the fact that I have really stopped visiting vegetable market on a regular basis but I rarely find them anymore. And that is when I saw those gorgeous green tomatoes growing in my house, I knew I had to make the Green Tomato … [Read more...]