…nsports you in a cool zone when the summer is not kind to many. The Indian summer is at its peak and it is not kind to me. I just do not enjoy Indian summer but I can surely enjoy cool treats which help me to cope up. Who can resist a good ice cream especially when its fresh and homemade? Combat heat with this delicious dreamy, creamy homemade goodness of pure milk, cream and the soothing aroma of super Vanilla in an ice cream and enjoy! 🙂 Vanilla…
…o the soft and mushy Curd Rice. It is ideal to eat and relish Curd Rice in summer when the appetite is not very good and the digestive fire is low. It peps up the appetite and tastes real good with an accompaniment of mixed pickles or tangy mango or lemon pickle. Curd Rice is just right for persons recovering from an illness and even for children as it is not spicy. You can adjust your tempering (tadka) accordingly for kids and ailing persons. I m…
…ous Assorted Bell Pepper Rice. We like our food low on spice especially in summer. Besides, this rice is so good for children as well as for those who are recommended to eat moderately spicy or low spice food. This Assorted Bell Pepper Rice is so delicious with the goodness of olive oil and Italian herb Oregano. It pairs well with grilled Zucchini Brochettes or/and Stuffed Bell Peppers. If you like chicken then serve it with Sesame & Red Bell…
…using it to beat the heat by making ice popsicles. I filled the juice in popsicle moulds & VOILA!!! …. within a few hours we were enjoying these lovely frozen colorful ice lollies/popsicles. It was so refreshing ! This is a great activity for children this summer to keep them busy with some creativity. They will surely be proud of making their own favorite ice candy. So here are the beautiful photographs… to encourage you to go right away &…
…ecipes. Lassi is a coolant which is enjoyed throughout India especially in summer. In different parts of India, lassi is consumed either in the sweet or savory form. You can flavor it with spices, herbs and fruits. It is a classic cold yoghurt/curd drink. Sweet lassi is equivalent to a smoothie. Today’s recipe is the most loved and popular Mango Lassi. The flavor of mango lassi depends on the variety of mango. Alphonso Mango is ideal as it is wond…
…ason. People would buy & keep a good stock of dry fish & prawns in summer to be used in the monsoons. But now the times have changed as some fish is definitely available in the markets & served in expensive restaurants due to the use of mechanised trawlers used for fishing. However, dried fish preparations are available & cooked throughout the year & not restricted to the rainy season. There are many varieties of dried fish ava…
…novel way of spending less time in a hot kitchen and being cool throughout summer is by eating different types of chaat. During the hot summer months when the temperatures are soaring and the heat is at its optimum, one does not have a good appetite and chaat definitely helps to revive the lost appetite! There are innumerable ways of making a delicious plate of Ragda Patties… you just have to use your innovative skills to make it interesting and t…
…During the monsoons, it is this comfort food that makes you feel cozy. In summer when your appetite is at its lowest, this one pot meal is a delight, mingled with curds. When you are down with fever, or have a stomach ache or just feel under the weather, it is this magic food which soothes you. The khichdi prepared in rural households & the villages of India is the most soul satisfying. The people are so pure in heart, ignorant, unaware &…
…ase of oil in the spice mix. Homemade spice blends are usually made in the summer & enough is prepared to ensure there is a full supply for the entire year. We all know that fresh homemade spice blends are always superior to store bought ones. Goda means sweet but in this case it means a perfect blend of lightly roasted sweet aromatic spices which is not overpowering & intensely spicy. Goda Masala is a speciality of Maharashtra and has a h…
…st this delicious golden tropical fruit? Mangoes are the crowning glory of summer and when you step into the fruit market, you just can’t help but admire the gorgeous mangoes arranged so neatly in baskets and also in huge pyramids. So many varieties… very difficult to select… just irresistible! Whichever way you choose to relish them, you will thoroughly enjoy them. They blend so well in milkshakes, smoothies, fruit salads, salsas… the list is end…