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Kheera Pudina Lassi/Cucumber and Mint Lassi

Kheera Pudina Lassi/Cucumber and Mint Lassi

 A perfect accompaniment to a light lunch during summers or a filler between meals, a boosting drink before or post exercise, this refreshing drink replenishes the lost nutrients from the body.

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs

Eggs are my absolute favourite food and I can have it poached, boiled, fried, or scrambled .One of the ways to eat an Egg that is a hot favourite in my household is Deviled Eggs. Boiled eggs are boring for my kids and Deviled are a hit with them either for breakfast or in their lunchbox. I serve them as appetiser for my parties and sometimes pack them for our beach picnics too. Aside from the cholesterol question eggs are super health food and an inexpensive source of high quality protein ,vit B12, phosphorus and riboflavin.They are a good source…

Mango Sago Pudding

Mango Sago Pudding

A Thai style easy peasy, luscious and creamy Sago pudding enriched with mangoes and coconut milk.This eggless pudding is a great summer dessert!

Serra Durra…a Goan Portuguese Dessert

Serra Durra…a Goan Portuguese Dessert

The Serra Durra or the sawdust pudding , a wonderful Goan Portuguese style dessert, unbelievably simple and easy to whip up in a jiffy.

Pakistani Chickpeas Pilaf/Chana Pulao

Pakistani Chickpeas Pilaf/Chana Pulao

An aromatic and delicious Pakistani Chickpeas pulao with delicate flavours.

Strawberry rose cardamom lassi

Strawberry rose cardamom lassi

 A lovely pink summertime thirst quencher with health benefits.

Colourful Swirl Mathri….colours of Holi

Colourful Swirl Mathri….colours of Holi

Vibrant colorful Swirl Mathris ,a melt in the mouth savoury perfect for the festival of colours ,Holi.

Thandai Yogurt Panna Cotta with Rose syrup….Holi Special

Thandai Yogurt Panna Cotta with Rose syrup….Holi Special

With the most major and vibrant festival of India round the corner the Indian blogosphere is buzzing with delicacies.Yes ,I am talking about the festival of colours Holi, the festival of sharing love, the festival of fun and frolic.The use of colours symbolises the prosperous and colourful spring a

Murgh Shahjahani/ Chicken Shahjahani

Murgh Shahjahani/ Chicken Shahjahani

This delightful creamy Chicken dish is cooked with aromatic spices,cashew nut paste, yogurt and cream which give a nice smoothness to the rich gravy.

Chocolate swirled Banana Loaf as my first entry for the Foodie Monday Blog Hop

Chocolate swirled Banana Loaf as my first entry for the Foodie Monday Blog Hop

Moist and soft Marbled Chocolate Banana Loaf , ideal for tea parties.


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