Vegetable Oats Upma

I was out of ideas on what to cook for breakfast this morning. I happened to recall the delectable Oats Upma that my father had prepared when he last visited us. My dad loves feeding people. He will go out of the way to cook something special for his loved ones and I’m glad I’ve…

Badam Halwa

We recently celebrated our wedding anniversary and I really wanted to make Badam Halwa for our special day. I was nervous about the outcome as I was making it for the first time. This recipe has been passed on by my Grandmother and I have so many fond memories of her preparing it for us…

Oats & Gram Flour Pizza Uttapam

As my little one loves uttapam, I keep experimenting with different ingredients to make it interesting and tempt her into eating whatever I cook. I love oats as it’s nutritious and filling. I try and use it in a variety of breakfast dishes. Oats & Gram Flour (Besan) Pizza Uttapam was one such experiment that…

Masala French Omelette & Toast

Weekends are meant for lazing around and enjoying a wholesome brunch. What better way to start the weekend than having eggs and bread. I like having the American Omelette with a punch of Indian flavours. But ever since my husband started preparing French Omelette, I just sit back, and enjoy his lip smacking masterpiece! French…

Tomato Bath (Rice)

What do you do on a mundane weekday when you don’t feel like cooking and all you have is leftover rice from the previous day? Make Tomato Bath (Rice) which is a simple, easy and delicious dish, and takes just 20 minutes to prepare. It is a popular dish in South India. The tangy flavour…

Veg Cutlet

My passion for cooking comes from my mother. She is a wonderful cook and has fed me many amazing dishes over the years. One of the dishes that has stayed with me since childhood is her Veg Cutlet. I have a lot of pleasant memories with this dish, whether it is a long train journey…