Month: April 2019

Cucumber and melons blended to get a refreshing drink

Melon and Cucumber Cooler

A refreshing glass of this Melon and Cucumber Cooler is made in a jiffy and has too many plus points to list them here. These wonderful fruits are available in the summer for a reason…and that reason is that they should be eaten! Or in this case, drunk, as a […]

 
Gravy served in a green dish, with some roties/phulkas

Paneer Gravy

Today I am sharing my chunky version of the paneer gravy that looks different from the super smooth Shahi Paneer and the rich Kadhai Paneer. This gravy contains fresh coconut, which gives it a refreshing taste that is ideal for these hot summer months. Paneer is easy to make at […]

 
The picture tells the story of how the pumpkin case was made. An assorted variety of shapes are seen

Wholewheat Pumpkin Muffins

These muffins are so good that no one will guess that they are made of wholewheat (atta) or even they have pumpkin in them! This is a great way of getting this vitamin-A rich vegetable into your diet. I use this recipe as a make-ahead breakfast for those extra busy […]

 
A pretty copper bowl full of Mutton Biryani served with Onion Raita

Mutton Biryani

This recipe for Mutton Biryani is simple, quick, tastes great and looks amazing. It is the South Indian kind of Biryani, popular in Tamil households especially during festivals. I recently made this for Easter and as usual, it was welcomed. The best part is that it tastes even better on […]

 
homemade paneer

How to Make Paneer at Home

Make paneer at home easily using this method. The video shown below also gives a demonstration of this process. You will soon have healthy, lean protein. The best part is that even pregnant women and toddlers can eat it safely, even if it is not cooked. Kids love it as […]

 
A busy scene with wife on the computer, eating cereal while talking to her daughter, a toddler at her feet, and the husband talking on the phone as he is mixing something in a bowl

Kitchen Tips for Busy People

Over the years of cooking at home, I have developed short cuts and kitchen tips to save time and effort while cooking. It has helped to bring homemade dishes to the table even in the busy times! 😊 I would like these kitchen tips to help you too! Hacks to […]

 
Digital art showing a lady collecting the washed clothes from the line, vaguely wondering why she can smell something burning, while the smoke is coming from her kitchen

10 Common Mistakes to Avoid in the Kitchen

Bloopers in the kitchen? Kitchen mistakes? Who, me? Who am I kidding? The number of times I’ve had a moment worthy of a blooper reel is embarrassing! Well, read on, because I am putting them all down, so that you can avoid them. Some may cause you to chuckle, or […]

 
A food pyramid that shows fruits and vegtables at the base, grains above that, followed by pulses, milk products, non veg products, and finally, the oils and sugars.

Healthy Eating for a Busy Person

Healthy eating is one of the keys to having an optimal productivity, in addition to good health. Everyone wants to eat healthy and be fit. But busy people find it more difficult than most to find time for health. Let’s face it, even the ones who do have time, eat […]