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Dahi Batata Puri - A Mumbai Special Street Food

A great way to celebrate Holi the festival of colours, is to have a colourful spread of variety of food that will appeal to your near and ...

Methi Pakoda | Fenugreek Leaves Fritter

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The off season rains with the sudden weather transformation that resembled as if we were in a hill station...really set mood for something...

Ram Ladoo - A delicious Delhi Chaat | Lentil based fritters

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I came to know about these savory Ram Ladoos when on an official visit I went to Delhi. These Ram Ladoos are a favourite Chaat | Street Fo...

Masala Pav - The Mumbai way!

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Of the many tantalizing Chaat | Street Foods that Mumbai can boast of, another simple but perfectly balanced dish is the Masala Pav....th...

Gobi Pakoda | Cauliflower Fritters

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After making Sweet Corn Soup, there was about a small bit of Cauliflower left. Amma wanted to make some sabzi...but then Appa wanted to tr...

Misal Pav - A spicy lentil based gravy along with Bread

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Misal Pav is a traditional Maharashtrian Breakfast | Snack Option...this is a lentil based that is called the Usal...with the gravy masala...

Vada Pav - Mumbai Special!

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There is nothing to compare with Mumbai Street Food..the varieties that is available these days is an absolute gastronomical explosion as ...

Batata Vada | Spiced Potato filling Dumplings

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Nothing like a hot hot Batada Vada and a cuppa of Masala Tea! This is the most famous Batata Vada which along with fried green chillies is...

Bombay Veg Sandwich - A quick, easy and delicious Snack!

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Those who are Mumbaikars and those who visit us, will definitely be nostalgic about the variety of STREET FOOD available here....Various p...

Tava Pulav - Mumbai's special Street Food

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Amma wanted to make a special lunch spread for Appa's Offical DOB..also this falls on Valentine's Day! More so a reason why she wa...

Pav Bhaji Dosa - An exotic crepe with an aromatic filling of mixed veggies!

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We made Pav Bhaji the other day and while eating that I casually remarked about the fusion that is happening in Indian foods. That's h...

Pav Bhaji

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Once in winter, Pav Bhaji is a MUST....ok...I must confess...atleast ONCE!!!! Amma's Pav Bhaji is so delicious that you just cannot st...

Kanda Bajji | Kanda Pakoda | Onion Fritters

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Sudden guests at home...jhatpat snack item...hmmm....how about Kanda Bajji?? Maybe this will be a dejavu moment for some of you...right? N...

Veg Hakka Noodles

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I normally get whole wheat Pastas, Noodles...when my nephew is here to stay with us. Its such a joy to prepare these dishes with him. Its ...

Kurkuri Masala Bajji | Crispy Spiced Veg Fritters

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I guess the sudden decrease in the temperature makes me crave for some deep fried food! Appa also joins in the bandwagon and Amma dear tri...

Bhel Puri

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A chatpata snack that can be made in a jiffy, with no compromise in flavours and to top it can be spun into healthier avatars is what make...

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Healthy Oats

Oats Mushroom Sago Matki Sprouts Tikki - a lip smacking Tea Time Appetizer!
Tikkis are Appa's favourite. Amma frequently experiments with a variety of these. The latest of the lot is Oats Mushroom Sago Matki Sprouts Tikki! I am sure no where in the world this would have been made and we had a fun time coming up with the name for this foodgasam! Sprouts is...
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Soup - a hearty soup with a dash of Oats!
A great evening refresher is must definitely a bowl of healthy hot soup. And a vibrant bowl of Roasted Red Bell Pepper Soup with the faint roasted fragrance with the perfectly spiced taste is out of this world! I had got fresh Red Bell Pepper yesterday from our local market. These were really...
Cream Of Mushroom Soup
Recently at a seminar I tasted Cream of Mushroom Soup and was very much intrigued by it. The one I tasted was loaded with calories thanks to the generous addition of Fresh Malai | Cream and empty calories in terms of Maida | Refined Flour as thickening agent! Being my Amma's daughter, I obviously...
Masala Oats
How about making Masala Oats at home??? This tastes so delicious than the ready made ones available in the market. You can add the veggies of your choice too! Very easy to make and a great way to start your mornings with this healthy breakfast! This is a must have atleast twice in a week as...

Mighty Millets

Bajra Chakli - A crunchy, uber delicious munch! Diwali | Gokulashtami Special!
Amma had been wanting to make Bajra Chaklis from the time she tasted them which I had bought at a local store just to try out. Amma deconstructed the same as per her taste profile and infused her own creativity to make these lovely crispy crunchy munchies! This was a trial round and very...
Flaxseed Millet Walnut Ladoo - A globe of goodness! Winter Special!
The goodness of Flaxseed | Bajra & Jowar - Millets | Walnuts gets amplified when bound in this delicious globe of goodness! Flaxseed also known as Alsi is rich in anti oxidants | fiber | lignans | Omega 3 essential fatty acids. Both Bajra and Jowar are gluten free and hold a host of health...
Vazhaipoo Bajra Adai - a delicious crepe made with Banana Florets, Pearl Millet and lentils!
This winter our local market seems to be getting really fresh Vazhaipoo | Banana Blossoms. These are very nutritious and a regular inclusion in our daily diet is really good for health. Since we got these lovely Vazhaipoos, Appa suggested to make for Breakfast Vazhaipoo Bajra Adai. This recipe...
Jowar Vada Kadhi - a mouthwatering and healthy Side Dish for any type of Rice | Biryani | Pulav!
Amma had made these delicious Jowar Vadas the other day. These are so mouthwatering. The next day Amma made plain kadhi and since we had few left over Jowar Vadas, she dunked these into the kadhi. The result was simply delectable! So delicious! Since we all loved it, Amma decided to make today...

Accompaniments

Karela Pickle - a mouthwatering accompaniment to add taste to any meal!
Appa loves pickles, but I am like a mother hen that controls his portion size and many a time poor thing has to have it sans the same. Everything in moderation is welcome, but Appa dear makes the pickle itself as his side dish rather than just an accompaniment! What to do, Amma made pickles are...
Boondi Fruits Raita - a refreshing delight that enhances any Biryani | Pilaf!
Amma always keeps in mind the taste and preferences of our family and friends and hence when they join us for lunch they are sure to relish the spread as it is to their liking! Today a dear family friend was visiting us. She has absolutely zero tolerance for spice and so Amma decided to make...
Aayiram Curry - 1000 Curry - An easy to make side dish that is equivalent to 1000 curries!
Aayiram Curry, the literal translation of this is 1000 Curry - A curry that is equivalent to 1000 different curries! This recipe is my late uncle Sri. C R Sangameshwaran's favourite and be it any occasion he would prepare this and in fond memory of him, Amma also prepare this just the way he had...
Onion Raita - A flavourful Yogurt dip with freshly diced Onions!
Amma loves onions. I wonder why she does not prefer Garlic though! Anyway...this Onion Raita is her favourite. This is one flavourful Accompaniment that goes well with any Paratha | Rice | Biryani | Pulav. We got wonderful onions which were sweet and spicy. These fresh onions really give a...

Snacks

Wheat Chakli - a crunchy munchy Tea time Snack!
It has been quite some time since we set out to prepare anything deep fried. Since Gokulashtami is just around the corner, and whilst preparing the traditional savoury naivedhyams like Kai Murukku, Thattai and Uppu Seedai, Amma decided to try out the Wheat Chakli, which recently she saw in one of...
Oats Mushroom Sago Matki Sprouts Tikki - a lip smacking Tea Time Appetizer!
Tikkis are Appa's favourite. Amma frequently experiments with a variety of these. The latest of the lot is Oats Mushroom Sago Matki Sprouts Tikki! I am sure no where in the world this would have been made and we had a fun time coming up with the name for this foodgasam! Sprouts is...
Arisi Upma Kozhukattai | Steamed Rice Balls - a Maha Shivratri Special!
Arisi Upama Kozhukattai is a very tasty and healthy Breakfast | Snack Option. Since it is steamed, it is really good for health!We normally make either Arisi Upma Kozhukattai or Neer Kozhukattai or Jowar Veg Kozhukattai on Maha Shivratri along with Paruppu...
Vazhaipoo Bajra Adai - a delicious crepe made with Banana Florets, Pearl Millet and lentils!
This winter our local market seems to be getting really fresh Vazhaipoo | Banana Blossoms. These are very nutritious and a regular inclusion in our daily diet is really good for health. Since we got these lovely Vazhaipoos, Appa suggested to make for Breakfast Vazhaipoo Bajra Adai. This recipe...