Rice Dumplings In Coconut Milk "Paal Kozhukattai"

No I didn't drop off from the face of the earth! I was busy being a dutiful daughter-in-law to my MIL who is visiting for a few months. In the process, I have been learning to make some traditional dishes as well.I will be posting them soon. This dessert is truly special and instantly transported me to childhood days when grandma used to...

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Rhubarb And Strawberry Crumble

Crumble, Crisp, Cobbler..whats your favorite? I like crumble better than the other two because it is equally tasty with fewer calories.Yes, the streusel-like topping for a crumble isn't as rich as the crisp which makes it "slightly" guilt-free. Ingredients: For the Fruit Filling: 1 1/2 cup Rhubarb, thinly sliced 4 cup Strawberry, sliced(I...

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PuffPastry "Spinach N Cheese" Swirls

These swirls look like a work of art, don't they? It makes one think that I spent ages to make this, doesn't it? Wrong. It took me under 30 minutes to make this. A very tempting appetizer that pretty much pleases all your senses.Oh, the base recipe is from the Pepperidge Farm package. Ingredients: 1 sheet Pepperidge Farm Puff-Pastry ...

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Saffron N SweetPea Rice

This is a 'slightly' embellished rice-dish that was made with only one purpose - to complement an over-the-top side-dish/rice-topper. The Stuffed Peppers in the previous post was very rich in flavor and these two go very well like gin and tonic, steak and potatoes..you get the idea,right? Other side-dish choices that would go very well with...

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RecipeReplica: Cottage Cheese, Potato Stuffed Mini Peppers "Shimla Barwa Mirch"

This is from the blog called Mharo Rajasthan's Recipes. I am a big fan of this blog that showcases North Indian recipes. Well, most of you know I am mighty partial to stuffed peppers/mushroom recipes and its no wonder I picked this. Next on the to-try list is the Pineapple Kesari/Halwa. An unforgettable experience while doing this - Was...

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$80 Gift-Certificate Giveaway from Beso

You may all remember my recent raves about Beso website and my previous post about what I bought with the Crate&Barrel gift-certificate from Beso. To recap, Beso is an awesome shopping destination that offers loads and loads of choices for almost everything under the sun. But I have to say, I am mighty partial to their "Kitchen Gadgets" Section. Now comes the exciting part - Beso is offering one lucky "Pan Gravy Kadai...

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Crispy Onion Fritters And my Crate&Barrel Loot

Recently I got a $100 gift-certificate for Crate and Barrel from Beso to spend on what I wanted. I wanted a lot. Almost the whole shop. But this is what I got,plenty of odds and ends for props - A couple of Atoll Blue French Sugar bowls(For Salt and Pepper), Lodge Cast-Iron Tiny skillet(2) and Mini Skillet(1), Pin-Dot Ramekins in Vibrant...

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Crispy Baked "Masala" Chicken

This is my take on a healthy version of Crispy Fried Chicken with a touch of Indian Spices. Baking yields the same crispness and the drumsticks are juicy on the inside just like the deep-fried ones but without the added calories.Definitely worth giving a try. Ingredients: 8 pieces Chicken Drumsticks For the Marinade: 1 cup Thick Yogurt 1/2...

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Cocoa Banana Bread With Chocolate Chips and Walnuts

I am partial to Dutch cocoa powder and anything that is made out of it.Had to try this recipe from Joy of Baking.I absolutely love recipes from that site. They are all fail-proof. And this bread is no exception.Something that  I will be baking again and again. Without Further ado, lets move on to the recipe. Ingredients(Makes...

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Thai Shrimp Curry over Rice Noodles and a CSN giftcertificate win

Dears, This is my first guest post at the KrazyKitchen. Like what you see? Head over there to key in your comments and also for the recipe. While you are there check out some incredible recipes posted by other bloggers as well. EnjoY! Did I mention before that I won a $60 CSN Gift-Certificate at KrazyKitchen?Thanks to Tamy and others...

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ReviewAndARecipe: Great Ideas for riding the heatwave

Yeah, this is obviously the first choice..Plenty of freshly made juice or crisp cold water to quench that thirst that seems never-ending at this point. Or it could be just chilling indoors underneath this budget-friendly/eco-friendly fan..Did you know that "moving air" is at-least a few degrees cooler than "still air". Instead of relying...

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Awesome Products for the Kitchen

Beso has me dreaming of Kitchen Gadgets. For those of you who don't know what I am talking about, Beso is the one-stop online destination that scours for products(you name it, they get it) from diverse online shopping retailers in a consolidated custom-tailored way. A huge portal if you will. Just yesterday I was surfing Beso and found myself...

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Tortilla roll-ups and the winner of CSNStores gift e-card giveway

Tortilla roll-ups are great idea for a quick snack or party-food. One that can be made in a jiffy that also happens to be a total crowd-pleaser. This recipe is my healthy interpretation of this ever popular dish. Sending this to "A veggie/Fruit A month Event". Ingredients: Whole-Wheat Tortilla - 4, medium Avocado - 2, pitted and smashed...

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