Mutton Suka (Goat masala - thick gravy)
on Nov 15, 2009 in Dinner Meat [pic soon to come]There is only one place in my town that sells mutton (Goat meat). Everywhere else you only get lamb. This weekend DH and I made a trip 20 miles from home just to pick some mutton. I felt so silly initially. But after I tried this ne...

Jhatpat Dosa (Semolina crepes)
on Oct 31, 2009 in Breakfast Snacks Its been quite an exciting month. First Diwali celebration, quickly followed by a nice long vacation to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. I am still recuperating from the intense activity every single day - be it Diwali with hanging lanterns, decoratin...

Its that time of the year!!!
on Oct 16, 2009 in Diwali ॐ Happy Diwali! ॐA year has passed since we relocated! Unbelievable! Time just flies... and once again, this festival of lights has come to brighten our days (especially nights) with lamps, lanterns and lots of faraal.This year I am not making lo...

Low fat Vegetable Lo Mein
on Oct 8, 2009 in One dish meals Vegetable Chinese I am back! I know I have been away for quite some time. I can always blame work, but actually I have been really lazy lately. Although I have been cooking quite a bit. So keep a look out on this page as more exciting and delicious recipes will follow...

Moong daal vada
on May 31, 2009 in Breakfast Appetizer Snacks Summer is just round the corner. The time has come to shed the jackets and flaunt the shorts, time for flip flops, tank tops and sun glasses! Ever since we moved to our new home about 6-7 months ago, it has been our earnest desire to sit in our patio...

Moong daal vada (Lentil fritters)
on May 31, 2009 in Breakfast Appetizer Snacks Summer is just round the corner. The time has come to shed the jackets and flaunt the shorts, time for flip flops, tank tops and sun glasses! Ever since we moved to our new home about 6-7 months ago, it has been our earnest desire to sit in our patio...

Strawberry Shortcake
on May 2, 2009 in Dessert I have a confession to make - I have a sweet tooth! I am not proud of it and I always have made injustice to the weighing scale just by standing on it. But anyways, this hasn't stopped me from experimenting different desserts. One of my favorite when...

Fish in Green sauce
on Apr 12, 2009 in Seafood Diet I haven't had a chance to blog a lot lately. Managing home and work has been pretty challenging. Besides, with the advent of spring, our social life is at its peak with outings, dinners, lunches and barbecue going on all time time. So blogging kind o...

Vermicelli Pudding (in the Microwave)
on Mar 30, 2009 in Dessert [Photo soon to come]I am a big fan on kheer (pudding) of all kinds - be it rice, semolina, tapioca or good old vermicelli. I remember back in the school days, my best friend S's mom used to make the world's best vermicelli pudding! I have never taste...

Chicken Tikka Burger
on Mar 15, 2009 in Burger Breakfast Have you ever heard the song "Purani jeans"? That song really takes you back in time, doesn't it! I mean, of all the things the singer talks about, I am sure you have experienced atleast one. I was listening to it the other day and went into a flashb...