…tchen. This lovely South Indian preparation is just right to carry in your tiffin box or as a picnic lunch along with some pickles and a dry vegetable if you so wish. It tastes nice just the way it is but you can boost it up with a few nuts if you like. Just going back in time and remembering the good times I shared with my South Indian friends in college and my good friend at work… Thank you Yashoda and Sujata Chandekar for the very delicious Lem…
Even though Upma is a traditional South Indian breakfast or tiffin, it is very popular throughout India. Most restaurants have it on their breakfast and snack menu. It is loved so much because it is tasty and filling. With a little pre-preparation, you can prepare it in a jiffy and relish it piping hot! It is super delicious, nutritious and very healthy. You can further enhance and increase its nutritive value with the addition of vegetables. It…
…and freeze. To Freeze Pesto: Pour the pesto sauce in ice trays, top with olive oil, cover with cling film and freeze. Once frozen, remove the cubes, store in a zip loc bag, label with date and the weight of each cube of pesto and re-freeze. Thaw the required cubes of pesto when ready to use….
…used and it is so fulfilling and satisfying. Upma and Sheera are great in tiffin boxes as it is non messy and satisfies hunger. Above all, it is very nutritious and healthy. I made this delectable Pineapple Sheera which is quick and easy. It is a summer fruit but easily available throughout the year. Pineapples taste the best in season. Pineapple jam, jelly, candy, preserves and canned are easily available in the super markets which can be enjoye…
…the occasion it calls for. It could be for a normal everyday vegetable or tiffin, different for a thali meal in restaurants, a special version for a wedding etc. Potatoes are a great comfort food and uplifts the mood… It works wonders for me! 🙂 Today’s recipe is one of my favorites. It is a typical Maharashtrian, Puneri style BatatachiBhaji which would be cooked by my neighbour. When she made this bhaji, she always kept my share and would bring i…
…self to it. Wonderful as a mid-morning snack and good to pack in your kids tiffin boxes. Make a batch over the weekend and will save you a lot of time when you are busy and in a hurry. So delicious with a cup of tea, coffee or with a glass of milk. Use your creativity skills to make any shape or size and sandwich them with your favorite jam or preserves. I made these Linzer Heart Cookies / Jam Heart Sandwich Biscuits for Valentine’s Day. Please al…
…nhas / Bolinyas? They are good as an anytime snack and in your short break tiffin at school, college and at work. Equally good to carry on your holidays, travel or on a picnic. For those who have health issues, there’s always the earlier recipe for Bolinhas with inclusion of egg whites. Bolinhos de Coco / Bolinyas are lovely as always to serve on your Christmas platter and make excellent gifts. Enjoy with a cup of your favorite tea / coffee or sim…
…an adult; it is truly irresistible. Serve it at breakfast, pack it in your tiffin box for a tea or coffee break or short school / college break, at tea time or serve as a warm or cold dessert. My husband is good at bread puddings; steamed or baked and he would often make it for our kids. Left over bread is never wasted in our home. Never waste good food is our motto and we live by it. This time I wanted to try my hand at his popular bread pudding…
…… Wonderful as a mid-morning treat… a surprise in your child’s short break tiffin box … even better in your picnic basket!… How about enjoying while travelling or on a drive? If you are into bake sales for charity; this one sure takes the cake! Just watch them disappear like hot cake from your counter! Celebrate the joy and festive spirit with this stunning and gorgeous cake which has the beautiful colors of Christmas. This cake is especiall…
…ring on the top of the batter. Lightly grease an aluminium tray or a steel tiffin which will fit in your steamer. Pressure cooker trays will also do. Pour the fermented & will risen batter in the trays up to ¾ full; leaving sufficient space for the dhokla to rise while steaming. Cover & steam in a pressure cooker without the vent or in a steamer for about 20-25 mins. Once the dhoklas are well steamed, let it cool down. Meanwhile prepare th…