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Waste material from the kitchen waiting to be recycled and re-used
Tips

Environment-friendly Kitchen Practices: Part II

 

 Earth Day can be meaningful only when we add sustainable ways to a year round project. Personally, I have taken to adding small ways of doing this to my kitchen routine.  It gives me much satisfaction, though I would like to contribute more to our planet. Welcome to the second […]

potatoes being fried as they are stirred genty
Dry Side Dishes, Vegetarian

Spicy Baby Potatoes

 

 There is something alluring about this spicy side dish with baby potatoes that makes it a hit every time. There are recipes galore for potatoes, but this is the one that stands out in the menu of the day. You’ll need parboiled baby potatoes, oil/ghee and a lovely spice mixture […]

Cucumber and melons blended to get a refreshing drink
Beverages, Vegetarian

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
Sides, Vegetarian, With Gravy

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
Breakfast, Snacks

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
Mains

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
Basics, Vegetarian

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
Tips

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 […]