Gastronomic Gallivant: Keralan Steamed Coarsen Rice with Grated Coconut, Brown Sugar And Nuts "Puttu"

Sorry, this was meant to be posted yesterday but I was out shopping and celebrating my 7th wedding anniversary. :). This dish instantly takes me back to childhood days when Ma and Grand-Ma used to make this as breakfast and evening snacks for me and my sister. There would always be a fight on who gets a bigger portion and a debate whether...

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Guess this dish + What I bought with my KrazyKitchen CSNStore Giftcard Win..

I know I promised that I will be posting some traditional dishes, MIL style and this is one such dish. Can you guess what it is? It is made with coarsen red rice, shredded coconut, powdered cardamom and jaggery to be had as breakfast or an evening snack. :). Look forward to the recipe this Sunday. Ages ago I also promised I will post about...

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Egg Fried Rice

This is so simple that it doesn't need more than 30 minutes from start to finish. Most of you know that is the kind of cooking that I like the best. I love to have this hot steaming egg fried rice with seafood/meaty side-dish or with mixed vegetable curry. Either way it tastes exceptionally good. FYI,recipes for both the sides in the photo...

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SugarPlum Balls With Dry Fruits, Nuts and Grand Marnier

With the advent of dozens of snack choices post-blogging, this still has managed to stay as a family favorite for nearly a year. That is because its so tasty on top of being healthy.Just a couple of this will keep you sated for 2-3 hours due to the fiber-packed dry fruits in it. I almost always make these sugarplum balls with orange juice/pear...

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Chicken, Mushroom and Peppers Dry Curry

This is a super quick curry to make when one is hard-pressed for time. I make this very often and eat it with brown rice. Lean protein from chicken and Vitamins B and C from mushrooms and peppers respectively along with the good Carb from brown rice makes for a substantial meal. Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs, skinned 8 Mini Peppers, roughly...

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I Love "Le Creuset" Pots and Pans + some reposts

Hi lovelies, how are you all doing? I have been away for nearly 2 weeks due to 1.MIL's arrival and 2.nearly a month-long condition called "Menorrhagia" due to thyroid imbalance which has made me severely anemic,fatigued and dizzy spells abound. So I have been taking it easy. But I am back on track and will slowly but steadily catch up with...

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And the Winner is..

Hello There- How is it going?I have been extremely busy with the journey called life. Sounds very melodramatic, I know. But very true. Plan to get into some sort of routine soon. Will catch up with all your lovely posts in a bit. Plenty thanks to everyone who participated in the Giveaway Contest. The winner of Beso's $80 Gift-Certificate...

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An 'August' Announcement - Picture Project 365

"The World is full of Beautiful Things     Butterfly Wings, Fairytale Things The World abounds with many delights   Magical Sights, Fanciful Sights Our lives tick by like Pendulum Swings   Delicate Things, Butterfly Wings And each new day undoubtedly brings    Still more beautiful things " -- Beautiful Things by Bobby Darin Okay, what am I getting at by quoting Bobby's Beautiful things? Well,...

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