The Mango season is here & I am just lovin it .. The usual Mango Lassi, Aamras, Mango Milkshake, Mango Kulfi have all been made quite a few times over the last few days & I was looking out for  a new low-cal dessert this time .. And, I found this - A creamy low cal dessert with Mango, Passion Fruit & the goodness Greek Yogurt

Now, there are plenty of ways to make this one. Its usually made with Toor Dal But I chose to make it with Moong Dal instead. Moong Dal is easy on digestion & It is known to cooling effect on the body. So, its perfect for Summer

Serve with steamed rice. You may also serve it as a clear soup ..

I know, I had been away for way too long, much longer than intended .. And, now that I am back, I hope to be regular ..

Summer is at its peak here & it's getting hotter by the day .. And, its no fun because I HATE Summer ... It also means, that I haven't been spending much time in the kitchen & lunch is usually a light salad or a veggie soup or a quick one pot meal & loads of chilled buttermilk .. I just can't wait for the rains to start, I say ..

I am so much in love with Bruschetta,  these days .. It is a great appetizer & makes a yummy accompaniment with your summer salads & soups.

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Serve Warm & Enjoi !!!

An Old recipe with a new picture yet again .. I've made these so many times but I could never take pictures because they disappear so fast. Then again, nobody can resist a plate of oven fresh hot potato wedges right??

What would you ever do with someone, who reaches out to a pack of chips, french fries & other fried goodies at the drop of a hat . . I am talking about Shankar . . He gorges on fried goodies like there is no tomorrow & does not think think twice about lapping up a plate of fried food all by himself .
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One snack that I often make to compensate for those unheeded requests is the incredibly simple Potato Wedges. These wedges are surprisingly addictive and a healthy replacement for the ubiquitous French Fries .

I keep varying the flavours. Sometimes, its spiced with chilli flakes & garlic & at times, I like to go all herb & add thyme, rosemary, oregano or whatever is available.
This time, it is some earthy cumin & thyme to bring out that lovely flavour.

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Serve HOT . . Enjoi !!!

Ahh . . these wedges are worth raving about . . Crisp & thick, with softer insides. The skin lent a very earthy flavour. These beauties came out piping HOT was was seasoned to perfection. And the best part about it is, It goes easy on your waist-line too.

These spicy wedges are a perfect accompaniment with tea/coffee on those chilly winter evenings. Having a party at home?? works as a great appetizer too :)

Go Ahead .. Indulge !!

Baking has gotten real addictive. I've been looking for excuses to bake something new almost everyday :) Yesterday I baked a batch of ginger cookies. I shared them with my neighbour over tea & they got over in no time. So, I had to bake some cookies to go with my evening Chai.

I told you that I don't have a thing for sweet bakes but this recipe looked really good. I saw these cookies at various blogs,  it seemed simple enough

Enjoy with your evening tea/coffee

These cookies are not overly buttery but they gave a nice crunch & everything that has butter tastes awesome isnt't it ?? It doesn't take more than 30 mins,  to make these (including the baking time ).. Bake them today !!!

I've been on a baking spree since a couple of days & since we don't have a sweet tooth, its various kinds of savory cookies & crackers that have been made .. Baked Nippattu or Savoury Onion Crackers are very famous in Bangalore & Iyengar Bakeries here are known for their super crunchy Baked Nippatus.

These are very easy to make & you can hardly ever go wrong with them, unless you overbake & burn them. But my only worry was the texture since I was using whole wheat flour & oats instead off All Purpose Flour. They came out super crunchy & you cannot make out its made out of whole wheat unless mentioned

An old post with new pictures yet again ..  And, it is Majjige Huli/ Mor Kuzhambu in Tamil ,this time .. I have grown soo fond of this subtly flavoured stew that I actually wait for summer, just to have an excuse to make this more often

This afternoon at lunch, I was just contemplating, how the simplest stuff is sometimes the best and so darn, finger-lickin' good without anything exotic. One of the many ways of enjoying a simple meal is eating rice with a simple yellow colored, tangy yogurt based gravy- Majjige Huli.

Its such a lovely dish to look at. A pale shade of yellow, vegetables cut into large chunks & dunked in a creamy buttermilk-coconut sauce. The tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves & red chillies add a lovely dash of color.

On Hot summer days, we immensely enjoy Majjige Huli with steamed rice. It has an amazing cooling effect on your body & it really brings out the flavor of vegetables.

Ash Gourd really blends well with the gravy & this is truly one of the best ways to use up Ash Gourd.This is comfort food in one of the most simplest forms.

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Serve with HOT steamed rice. Enjoi !!!

I've been visiting Just Home Made for quite a while & the recipes & beautiful photographs there have never ceased to amaze me .. I was thrilled to bits, when Radhika - The author & the photographer behind, Just Home Made, invited me to do a Guest Post .. Believe me, it couldn't have got more exciting than this ..

There are very few blogs, that entice you with beautiful writing & rich photography .. Just Home Made is one such. Its a pleasure to be writing for you, Radhika ..

It's raining Oranges everywhere & we are enjoying every bit of it. Have I told you before that Orange is my
favorite fruit & I can eat upto almost a dozen oranges in a day ?? Really, I am not kidding .. 

Loads of Oranges means, loads of Orange Peel as well. I normally Sun dry orange peel & store it in an airtight jar & use it for my cooking. It can be used in soups, stews, infusions & in our Good old Masala Chai as well ..

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Now that I have plenty of sun dried Orange peel, thanks to my Orange eating spree, I have been making Orange peel infused Masala Chai lately. And, it is making my mornings, just lovely.

Here's an Old recipe with a better picture .. Remember, I told you about my love for Chickpeas?? I made this awesome Chickpea soup, yet again for lunch today & here it is ..

Winter is slowly slipping away from us. Though the evenings are a little cold & breezy, days are getting warmer & the woolen clothes have gone back into the closet. In a month's time, it will be Summer already & I dread the typical tropical summer heat.

We are enjoying this pleasant weather while it lasts. This is prefect for some piping hot Chickpea Soup. This is very filling by itself. Serve with some toasted bread & it makes a great weeknight dinner.



Serve HOT .. Enjoi with some homemade Garlic Bread !!!

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