Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:53:07 +0000 team@gourmetindia.com (Gourmet India) IP.Blog 60 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1113-crispy-chapati-sticks/ For Crispy Sweet sticks:


I learnt it after I got married, in my in law's house its very common which is served with morning tea. They call it...]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:33:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1113-crispy-chapati-sticks/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1086-chapati-pohareposting/

Recipe here,Left over chapatis (Indian wheat flat breads) - 8 to 10(Click Soft Chapatis my way for the recipe to make chapati)Oil - 1 tbspOnion - 1 medium, finely choppedGreen Chilly - 1 finely choppedCurry leaves - fewMustard...]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:55:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1086-chapati-pohareposting/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1085-nankhatai-with-choco-chipsfood-remake/ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:53:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1085-nankhatai-with-choco-chipsfood-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1084-double-decker-parathas/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:41:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1084-double-decker-parathas/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1083-noodles-in-tomato-basket/ Steamed tomato baskets..



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Source]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:28:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1083-noodles-in-tomato-basket/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1082-fresh-avarekaluhyacinth-beans-ladoos/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Do you all think that I am feeling lazy to post anything here in the blog!!! Yes and NO. Lazy because I am not trying anything new to post the recipe, No because I am not able to manage the time .Today I am posting a very unusual recipe. Ladoos made with fresh Avarekalu/Hyacinth beans/Surti Papdi.This recipe is from my... Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:15:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1082-fresh-avarekaluhyacinth-beans-ladoos/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1081-you-will-be-missed-jayasree-vella-avil-and-whole-wheat-choco-chip-cookies/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:31:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1081-you-will-be-missed-jayasree-vella-avil-and-whole-wheat-choco-chip-cookies/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1080-potato-fry-chinese-style/ Tried and tasted by Nivedita Hi All,
One more time to say SORRY for not posting any recipe here. Its exactly one month that I posted any recipe here. I could not manage the time to be regular here.Today I am here with potato fry in Chinese Style. My kids loved it. Its simple, yummy and perfect side dish for kids.
Ingredients :Baby potatoes -...]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:10:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1080-potato-fry-chinese-style/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1079-sweet-potato-and-bengal-gram-payasa/ Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1079-sweet-potato-and-bengal-gram-payasa/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1078-jalebi-for-icc-august/ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:41:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1078-jalebi-for-icc-august/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1077-celebrate-sweets-fruits-veggies-with-raks/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:31:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1077-celebrate-sweets-fruits-veggies-with-raks/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1076-absolutely-no-knead-basic-white-breadfood-remake/ Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:49:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1076-absolutely-no-knead-basic-white-breadfood-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1075-chocolate-chip-chocolate-breadfood-remake/ This month all my dreams are coming true. I learnt to drive the car :-))))))) It was my daughter's dream and my mothers's wish that I should learn to drive the car. Now I am waiting to get the permanent licence to...]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 05:40:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1075-chocolate-chip-chocolate-breadfood-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1074-mini-idly-tikka/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,When it comes to breakfast we all in the family are 100% South Indians. We all love idly, dosa, paddu, uttappam, upma, wada.... the list goes on. We enjoy even the Parathas, Puri, but my both the kids love to have idly and dosa for breakfast on alternative days.Here one more type of idly which is perfect for all the kids,... Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:31:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1074-mini-idly-tikka/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1073-celebrate-sweets-with-shama/ CELEBRATE SWEETS -...]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:47:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1073-celebrate-sweets-with-shama/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1072-til-ladoosesame-seeds-ladoo/
Til or Sesame seeds - 500...]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:37:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1072-til-ladoosesame-seeds-ladoo/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1071-sweet-potato-puran-poli/ Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:57:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1071-sweet-potato-puran-poli/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1070-kansarremake/ Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:01:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1070-kansarremake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1069-microwave-2-minute-wonder-cake-with-oats-and-nuts/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,I am really sorry for not posting since many days. I got stuck with many things and was not in position to write for a blog.Coming to the recipe,This 2 minute wonder cake is a real wonder cake which is ready in exactly 2 minutes(plus 5 minutes for ingredients) and perfect for the evening snack for kids with a glass of... Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:39:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1069-microwave-2-minute-wonder-cake-with-oats-and-nuts/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1068-caramel-custard-microwavefood-remake/ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:56:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1068-caramel-custard-microwavefood-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1067-falafel-sandwich-indianisedre-posted/ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:10:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1067-falafel-sandwich-indianisedre-posted/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1066-sukhdifood-remake/ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:20:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1066-sukhdifood-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1065-banana-carrot-eggless-cake-in-cooker-food-remake/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,My last entry to the event.. When I did not had oven, I always wondered how to bake a cake.. I knew my mom used to bake the cake in the cooker before she got her oven. But many people told not to bake in the cooker as we use sand in it and it spoils the cooker. I was scared and was not ready to loose a cooker :-))))Then I... Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:19:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1065-banana-carrot-eggless-cake-in-cooker-food-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1064-cakesre-mixed-and-re-posting/ Hi All,
These are few cakes from my archived posts..

Black forest cake in Microwave: My daughters and me had a very good time with these mini cakes :-)
Microwave Chocolate Cake :This became regular in my menu after I learnt to bake it.. Its amazing, super fast cake for any occasion











Microwave Egg Less Coffee...]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:41:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1064-cakesre-mixed-and-re-posting/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1063-jamoon-fruit-juice-two-ways/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Jamoon fruit brings many sweet memories in my mind.. These fruits are seasonal and we used to wait for it. During school days, we used to run to the houses where these trees were grown. House people enjoying their afternoon nap were never disturbed till one stone fell on their roof or window glass :-). And then there were... Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:49:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1063-jamoon-fruit-juice-two-ways/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1062-basic-egg-less-sponge-cakefood-remake/ Sun, 03 Jul 2011 17:55:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1062-basic-egg-less-sponge-cakefood-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1040-maadli-or-maaldipowdered-chapati-and-jaggery/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,A very different sweet to make and the taste is very good. Basically it is a North Karnataka dish. I am not sure if it is prepared in some other states and with different name.I do not know the origin of the name of this sweet. Sorry, I can not explain the word Maadli or Maaldi.... Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:38:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1040-maadli-or-maaldipowdered-chapati-and-jaggery/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1039-best-of-2010/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Its always good to keep a track of our past. You can learn not to repeat the mistakes. You will know how to improve yourself. Sometimes you will feel proud with your work. Sometimes, it makes you laugh. Many times your past brings lot of memories, good and bad.But this post is only for my cooking skills and my experiences... Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:54:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1039-best-of-2010/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1038-i-am-tagged/ Preethi's Culinary for Tagging me and giving me a chance to think few things about me and answer the questions which really...]]> Sun, 26 Dec 2010 03:49:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1038-i-am-tagged/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1037-vegetable-sandwich/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Sandwich!! Who does not like sandwiches?? One can be more creative while making these sandwiches. You can make it healthier by adding healthy ingredients and you can make it junk food by adding some fried food, cheese or butter!!But I love this combination. Its evergreen and most common sandwich which is... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:19:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1037-vegetable-sandwich/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1036-thirattupaalmilk-and-jaggery-sweet-food-remake/ Tried and tasted by Nivedita Hi All,Being and integrated country, India is famous for its unity in diversity. Each state has its own culture. In each state, there are many mini India with rich culture of their own to follow. The blogging world has introduced such wonderful customs, food and recipes to each other and brought... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:39:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1036-thirattupaalmilk-and-jaggery-sweet-food-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1035-jowar-rotti-from-the-past/ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:26:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1035-jowar-rotti-from-the-past/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1034-kashmiri-dum-aloo-for-icc/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Potatoes!!!! I love to eat in any form. Few days back, a blogger friend Ria Mary Mathew shared the status on FB "Y didn't God make potato rich in Iron and Butter rich in Vitamins? Y God Y? So true! I too feel the same way. Few years back I was not a potato person, but during second pregnancy,...]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:28:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1034-kashmiri-dum-aloo-for-icc/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1032-cheese-and-onion-stuffed-paratha/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,This is second time happened with me in this week. I started making something and ended up with other.Day before yesterday, I kneaded the atta to make Phulkas. Mom was cutting onions for making Gram flour omelet. And suddenly I remembered I had to switch off the fridge, as next day the technician was about to come for a... Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:25:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1032-cheese-and-onion-stuffed-paratha/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1031-from-priyas-kitchen-to-my-kitchenfor-tt/ Priya's Easy N Tasty Recipes. She has amazing collection of recipes. She is a real friend...]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:36:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1031-from-priyas-kitchen-to-my-kitchenfor-tt/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1030-a-bengali-sweet-you-name-it/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Some times, you will fail when you are overconfident. Last night, this was what happened with me.After preparing Rasagulla, Jamoon and Rasmalai many times, I was very confident that Sandesh will come out perfect. But Man proposes with his ego, and God disposes!! I started making Sandesh and ended with something... Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:09:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1030-a-bengali-sweet-you-name-it/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1029-bafa-dhoi/ recipe...]]> Sat, 04 Dec 2010 17:28:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1029-bafa-dhoi/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1028-payeshrice-kheer/ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:57:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1028-payeshrice-kheer/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1027-milk-rabdi-in-microwave/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,My very last minute entry to three events. When I was searching for Karah Prashad, I got this recipe and was trying to adjust the time to make it. And today I was so much tempted to make it as its the last date for 2 events, as soon as I came from work, I prepared this one. This is again the famous desert in Punjab.A very... Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:33:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1027-milk-rabdi-in-microwave/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1026-rasagulla-and-dry-jamun-reposted-for-the-event/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:04:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1026-rasagulla-and-dry-jamun-reposted-for-the-event/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1025-choley-bhature/ Tried and tasted by Nivedita Hi All,Choley is very famous in Punjab. Choley and Bhature are the great combination, which goes well for breakfast or lunch. Its a heavy food. Do not eat and drive!... Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:24:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1025-choley-bhature/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1024-karah-parshad/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Most of us go to the temple to pray to God to fulfill our wishes.Many times, we make a deal with God that if our wish comes true, we will offer him many things!!! But, believe me,I go to temple only to have parshad. Yes, I am fascinated(!!!! is this the right word??) about the food that is... Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:36:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1024-karah-parshad/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1023-entries-to-30-best-recipes-of-2010/ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1023-entries-to-30-best-recipes-of-2010/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1022-bitter-gourd-chutney-powderfood-remake/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,This powder has become common in my house and I am totally in love with it.Any one going for Bitter gourd chutney powder??? I am sure you all will say a big NO!! But try this powder and you also will fall in love with it. Yes!!! Its simple, healthy and perfect side dish with hot rice or with chapati. Do... Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:40:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1022-bitter-gourd-chutney-powderfood-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1019-boiled-beans-sabji/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,First thing to do is to apologize for not being regular in my posting. Second thing is to Thank everyone for being with me here when I am not. I love you all for supporting me and request you to be with me.Today I am going to post a recipe which is in my draft from past one year (Almost!!) Yes! These few simple... Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:55:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1019-boiled-beans-sabji/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1018-varo-indian-praline-with-mixed-dry-fruits-for-icc/ Srivalli's this month's Indian Cooking Challenge is ...]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:24:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1018-varo-indian-praline-with-mixed-dry-fruits-for-icc/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1016-happy-diwali-to-all-of-you/ Hi All,
WISHING EVERYONE AVERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUSDIWALI
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Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:28:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1013-event-round-up-complete-my-thalicmt-pickle/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1012-mixed-fruit-pickle/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,This pickle was my favorite when I was kid. But, it was rarely made because it has nuts in it and buying nuts was not much... Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1012-mixed-fruit-pickle/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1011-quick-vermicelli-kheer-in-mw/ Tried and tasted by Nivedita Hi All, Wishing everyone a very happy Dasara. Nine days are over so early and this time I enjoyed the Navarathri very much. The reason is Dandiya. I love dancing and this was the best occasion to dance and make myself happy. Yes, I attended Dandiya program all the five nights! Yesterday was the last day and I danced for 4... Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:33:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1011-quick-vermicelli-kheer-in-mw/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1009-punjabi-kadi-pakoras-for-icc/ Indian Cooking Challenge. Indian Cooking Challenge is the event hosted by Srivalli where every month,she gives us a challenge to make one traditional recipe. Till last month, I never...]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:50:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1009-punjabi-kadi-pakoras-for-icc/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1008-two-pickles-remixed-reposted/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,One more set of food for reposting. NO need of any introduction to these yummy, tangy friends which help us to enjoy each bite. And if you are feeling sick or on those early days or months!!(??), these pickles are soothing to our tongue!! Am I writing something wrong? Forget it.Remixing my recipes from the... Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:15:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1008-two-pickles-remixed-reposted/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1006-3-ckheers-reposted-for-the-event/ Vermicelli Kheer( (???????? ????)...]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:22:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-1006-3-ckheers-reposted-for-the-event/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-998-red-chilly-pickle/ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:32:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-998-red-chilly-pickle/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-997-raw-tamarind-chutney/ Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:59:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-997-raw-tamarind-chutney/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-995-event-announcement-complete-my-thalicmt-pickle/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Hey!! One more feather in my cap for event hosting! I love Events! That makes me more responsible person! It makes me alert. It encourages me to try new... Tue, 05 Oct 2010 05:23:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-995-event-announcement-complete-my-thalicmt-pickle/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-994-event-round-up-mec-fruits/ I do enjoy hosting the events and now I am used for expecting more entries for my events and every day getting up to check my mails for the entries!! And I have become strong person also to face the situation where I do not...]]> Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:46:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-994-event-round-up-mec-fruits/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-993-antina-undidry-fruits-laadu-reposting/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Sweets always make you feel guilty after you finish eating the last bite. But here comes the healthy sweet, which is good for everyone.(except weight watchers)A funny thing about this is the name of the dish, even though it is called antina undi(edible gum laddu), the quantity of gum we add is very less compared with dry... Sun, 03 Oct 2010 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-993-antina-undidry-fruits-laadu-reposting/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-991-magic-of-sindhi-rasoifood-remake/ Sindhi Rasoi. She has wonderful collections of Sindhi food. A Non- Sindhi girl married to a Sindhi guy(like me) will bless Alka for sharing such an authentic Sindhi recipes.Coming to the...]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2010 05:18:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-991-magic-of-sindhi-rasoifood-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-990-pea-nut-ladoo/ Hi All,
Continuing the series of making Ladoos. This time it is Pea nut Ladoo. It is every one's favorite and kids love it the...]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-990-pea-nut-ladoo/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-989-bread-and-fruit-barsmw-grilled/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,I wanted to try something with bread and fruit in combination for my event. I never tried this combo. Two days back when I brought bread for breakfast, I kept on thinking what to make! Then this came in my mind. I do not know its common or something new, my kids loved it. I too enjoyed... Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:21:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-989-bread-and-fruit-barsmw-grilled/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-987-red-chilly-chutney/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Are you ready to take this challenge. How much spicy food your tongue can take!! Want to check it? Then try this chutney! A spicy chutney which will bring tears in your eyes and you will start dancing. Want to bet?Then get ready to make this chutney.North Karnataka people love to have this chutney, but I have... Tue, 28 Sep 2010 05:50:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-987-red-chilly-chutney/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-986-khaman-dhokla/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Sometimes, we become lazy or scared or ignorant to try new things in the life. And if the first try is a disaster, we stop trying it for the next time. But, I am not in that category. Once I fail in doing something (when comes to cooking), I give time to myself and then again try to do it. And most of the times, I get... Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:29:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-986-khaman-dhokla/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-985-rajma-roti-kidney-beans-flat-bread/ Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:19:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-985-rajma-roti-kidney-beans-flat-bread/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-984-beetroot-fingers/ Tried and tasted by Nivedita Hi All,Beetroot being a red blood root vegetable which is very easily available all over the year. I love the color and the shape of the beet. Eventhough I am not a big fan of beet, but love to try new recipes with it as my elder daughter loves it.I too like it, if I try something new way. The down recipe is one of those, which... Sat, 25 Sep 2010 05:31:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-984-beetroot-fingers/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-983-simple-chicken-curry/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Whenever I get chance to make chicken dishes, this is must for me. I love this chicken curry as it is easy but very tasty. It goes well with Naan, roti, dosa, rice or... Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-983-simple-chicken-curry/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-982-pea-nut-gojju/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,This is the curry I learnt from my cousin who has already shared her few recipes with me in my blog. She is settled down in Sagar after marriage and learnt all the traditional food from that region. Whenever I get chance to talk with her, I speak only about the food and her daughter.This gojju or curry is very easy to make... Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-982-pea-nut-gojju/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-981-event-round-up-cook-and-click-3-and-4/ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:08:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-981-event-round-up-cook-and-click-3-and-4/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-979-gujarathi-kichadi/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Rice is my weakness!!! Do you think I get weak when it comes to FOOD!! yes. Nothing can comfort me other than good food. It is not compulsory to have rich, lavish, expensive, Indian, Continental or from any part of the world. Some times a simple kichadi also makes you feel happy.The down recipe made me... Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:54:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-979-gujarathi-kichadi/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-977-chocolate-cookies-again/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,I am getting addicted to baking. All these years I never thought that I will start baking! I always got scared with the word Baking. But last year I took a resolution(which I am always against) that I will start baking and first time I kept my promise.Here is one more trial from my kitchenChocolate Cookies was my first... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:53:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-977-chocolate-cookies-again/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-976-apple-jam/ "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is the famous saying.but I have a doubt,what if a doctor is beautiful/ handsome?"Keep that apple away"

When it comes to give the fruits to the kids, its difficult as many kids won't like to have fruit. But they love to eat...]]> Sat, 18 Sep 2010 05:14:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-976-apple-jam/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-975-pineapple-chutney-in-mw/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,This chutney made me crazy!! I loved this chutney so much that I went on nibbling just like that. And my daughter had an extra chapati. And already told me to pack the same thing (chapati wrapped with this chutney) for tomorrow. When I prepared the mixed fruit curry, there was more pineapple. My kids love it. But... Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:45:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-975-pineapple-chutney-in-mw/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-974-mixed-fruit-curry-clicked-for-cook-and-click-4/ Mixed Fruit Curry for "COOK AND CLICK -4", I was not sure about the...]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:45:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-974-mixed-fruit-curry-clicked-for-cook-and-click-4/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-973-let-me-talk-about-breast-cancer/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Matru Devo bhava or Mother is Next to God... Confused with above statement? I am trying to write down about a disease which is usually linked with the woman. It is scientifically also proved that Breast milk is the best food for a baby. And only a woman have this gift from God. But, unfortunately, the same woman gets a... Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:38:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-973-let-me-talk-about-breast-cancer/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-971-rasagulla-food-remake/ Tue, 14 Sep 2010 06:29:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-971-rasagulla-food-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-970-i-am-the-second-winner-in-a-contest/ Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:50:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-970-i-am-the-second-winner-in-a-contest/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-969-brinjal-masala/ Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:30:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-969-brinjal-masala/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-968-happy-ganesh-chaturthi-and-modak/ WISHING EVERY ONE A VERY HAPPY GANESH CHATURTHI(The above Ganesha pen stand is given in my...]]> Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:08:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-968-happy-ganesh-chaturthi-and-modak/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-967-grilled-garlic-and-green-lady-finger/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:20:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-967-grilled-garlic-and-green-lady-finger/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-966-mixed-fruit-curry-for-cook-and-click-4/ "Cook and Click" . This is for SEPTEMBER 11th to SEPTEMBER 20th. Cook Click here also for the details...]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:37:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-966-mixed-fruit-curry-for-cook-and-click-4/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-963-eggless-chocolate-cake-food-remake/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,I pinched myself for many times!! Is it a dream or real!Is it me who did this! Wait, Wait! I am not writing any suspense story. I baked an egg less cake and it came out real! It was spongy, it was moist, it was sweet, it was just perfect except the top crust. That was my mistake as I baked it on... Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:41:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-963-eggless-chocolate-cake-food-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-962-sev-ladoo/ Tried and tasted by Nivedita Hi All,Naga Panchami is over. And I am late in posting my ladoo recipes. Sorry for that. But got little busy with other things also. But I am happy that I have many recipes for Ladoo to post which you are going to enjoy this whole month. Once in a week I will post one recipe for different ladoos.My first Ladoo recipe is Sev... Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-962-sev-ladoo/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-960-spicy-baby-potatoes-with-sesame-seedsfood-remake/ My Diverse Kitchen. I get fascinated with her baking ideas and recipes. She got wonderful collections. But I am still a baby when it comes to baking. May be in another one year or two, I will reach the stage where I can bake without thinking. I have...]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:35:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-960-spicy-baby-potatoes-with-sesame-seedsfood-remake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-958-spiced-chilly-powder/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,As everyone knows, North Karnataka people love to have very spicy food. We keep searching for the ways to make our food really spicy and tasty at the same time.This chilly powder is among those ways to get the proper North Karnataka taste.This is a very basic powder which is kept in every home. You can store it for a year... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:27:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-958-spiced-chilly-powder/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-956-what-i-want-from-new-technologypost-for-indiblogger-contest/ Which allows us to taste a piece of food shown in video on YouTube or any other source. But then I really thought for some time, some thing which...]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:15:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-956-what-i-want-from-new-technologypost-for-indiblogger-contest/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-955-details-of-the-event-celebrate-sweets/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Its a long time pending job which was very essential to promote the event started by me. I am happy that my friends are ready to host it and continue the series. Thank you every one for the support, all who are ready to host the event and each one who is interested in participating in the event.And a special thanks to... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:04:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-955-details-of-the-event-celebrate-sweets/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-954-i-clicked-tosha-sweet-flour-rolls-for-cook-and-click-3/ Tried and tasted by Nivedita Hi All,Here are the clicks for Tosha(Sweet Flour Rolls) which I prepared today and were not seen in the box after little... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:18:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-954-i-clicked-tosha-sweet-flour-rolls-for-cook-and-click-3/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-953-microwave-easy-cooking-fruits-event-announcement/ When Valli mailed me to check whether I can host her MEC event for this month, I was happy. Few months back , she had given me the chance to host it. But I was not so much confident to handle any event. Now I am!(Am I? you all should tell me!) Thank you...]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:44:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-953-microwave-easy-cooking-fruits-event-announcement/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-946-tosha-sweet-flour-rolls-for-cook-and-click-3/ "Cook and Click" . This is for SEPTEMBER 1ST to SEPTEMBER 10TH. (I was supposed to post it yesterday itself, but from last night till today morning there was no...]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:46:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-946-tosha-sweet-flour-rolls-for-cook-and-click-3/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-945-mw-paneer-matar-in-coconut-milk-no-onion-no-garlic/ Tried and tasted by Nivedita Hi All,Paneer is my all time favorite and I keep trying different recipes with it.This one is in microwave and I thought of not using Onion and Garlic and give it a try. I was not sure about the taste. But it came out really... Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:39:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-945-mw-paneer-matar-in-coconut-milk-no-onion-no-garlic/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-944-urad-dal-vada-repentance-and-a-contest-for-this-story/ My trial to polish myself and check whether I can write a fiction. I tried last month also and was successful with real story. This time it is a fiction with my imagination.I hope you all will like it and encourage me to write in the future also.


REPENTANCE
He was coming to this restaurant,...]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:10:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-944-urad-dal-vada-repentance-and-a-contest-for-this-story/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-943-mixed-vegetable-sambal/ "Cook and Click" - 2 for Recipe of "COOK AND CLICK" : MIXED...]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2010 06:39:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-943-mixed-vegetable-sambal/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-942-hakka-veg-noodles-with-chings-secret/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:41:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-942-hakka-veg-noodles-with-chings-secret/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-941-chickpea-and-cabbage-dry-sabji/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Cabbage is regular vegetable prepared in my house. I use cabbage to make parathas, Thali peeth, fritters, rice, salad, Cabbage dry curry mixed with toor dal, chana dal or yellow moong dal.But I have never tried it with Chickpeas. When I was browsing the recipes for cabbage, I came through... Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:11:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-941-chickpea-and-cabbage-dry-sabji/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-940-garlic-ricecurd-rice-and-chutney-riceleftover-delicacies/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,Left over rice can be used to make many yummy dishes Most of the time I make more rice in the night to prepare some thing from it, the next day.My preparation depends on the texture of the rice.If it is hard and grains apart, I make garlic riceIf its soft I go for curd rice.And if its very soft and mushy, I use it for... Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:53:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-940-garlic-ricecurd-rice-and-chutney-riceleftover-delicacies/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-939-raksha-bandhan-and-dry-jamun/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,After my marriage,I always missed my brother on this day as I was in UAE and we could not meet at all during this period. After 11 years, last year, we both celebrated together. But this time again we could not meet as the kids have school. But I always wish him all the good things in the life.This is for him and my... Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:20:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-939-raksha-bandhan-and-dry-jamun/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-938-round-up-of-cook-and-click-apple-and-onion-bake/ Hi All,I totally forgot about this round up. Sorry for the delay.
My first Cook and Click was tried by me and Veena. Here are the clicks by Veena of veg...]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:43:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-938-round-up-of-cook-and-click-apple-and-onion-bake/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-937-complan-pedha-and-horlicks-or-boost-pedha-in-microwave/ Tried and tasted by NiveditaHi All,As I told earlier, I never thought I can make pedha at home!! But, its become fun for me to try making Pedhas. And I am loving these Pedhas again.(it my childhood love!!! )Here are another two recipes for Pedhas which will make you drool and I am sure you will try these as soon as possible.(am I over... Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:24:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-937-complan-pedha-and-horlicks-or-boost-pedha-in-microwave/ http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-936-jowar-rotti-upma-reposted-for-the-event/
Here is the recipe,
One day old rotti or crispy rotti - 8 to 10
(Click...]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:21:00 +0000 http://www.gourmetindia.com/blog/29/entry-936-jowar-rotti-upma-reposted-for-the-event/