Too Many Cooks Spoil The Broth
Jun
15

Daddy turns one!

Even though it’s been a long time since i quit my job as lecturer, the teacher in me still pops out every now and then (No..i dont preach things that i dont follow :) ).Now it has become more frequent being a new mommy.New daddy is always on the receiving end.But as always you cut me some slack and keep your cool even when i am overly critical of you (come on guys..I have a 3 month old ..and you know how it is…:) ).It goes without saying how much i admire you when you put our son to sleep by singing “aayarpaadi maaligaiyil” :) …you are the best!..happy father’s day !

Here is your favorite meal…you dont relish cakes as much i do… do ya? :)

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Jun
3

Something to remember by!

June 4, 2007 Most memorable day! Most happiest day ! yes… It’s my day! This day….that year…… :) !

Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments »

May
11

Mommies Rock!

Best wishes to all the awesome mommies! Happy Mother’s day! :)

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Mar
22

Welcome Home My Laddu!

You made our anniversary truly special! love you pumpkin…

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Feb
29

LEMON PICKLE

I have always thought i liked mango pickle more than lemon pickle until i tried out my mom’s lemon pickle recipe.Needless to say, it goes well with anything.The list is endless from sambhar,curd rice,roti,upma to what not! This is my entry for JFI ! :)

Ingredients

  • Jumbo Lemons - 5-6 ( Approx. 13-14 indian lemons)
  • Whole Dried red Chillies - You may need about 3 tablespoons of ground dried red chillies
  • Asafoetida - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
  • Fenugreek seeds -1 teaspoon
  • Oil - 3/4 cup
  • Salt to taste ( I used about 1 tablespoon)

Method

  1. Cut the lemons into chunks or wedges. Add salt and marinate for 5 days.
  2. Toast the fenugreek seeds in a tava.Do it a slow flame as it may burn easily.When you get nice aroma it’s time to take out of heat.
  3. Grind the raw dried redchillies and toasted fenugreek seeds using a mixer.Dont roast the dried red chillies.
  4. Heat oil in a pan.Add the mustard seeds. When it pops add asafoetida.
  5. Now add the chilli fenugreek powder and reduce the heat to low.
  6. Keep stirring the chilli powder in the oil for few seconds until the flavor of the raw chilli powder melds with the oil.
  7. Add the marinated lemon chunks to the pan and mix well.
  8. Check for seasoning and take it out heat.
  9. Store it in a sterlized tight glass container.

Posted in Uncategorized | 5 Comments »

Jan
1

Chocolate cake from Scratch

Wish you all a very happy newyear! I’ll try to write the recipes for all theĀ  dishes soon..I am not able to devote time for blog coz of my health..I hope I dont forget the recipes! :)

Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Jan
1
Jan
1
Jan
1
Jan
1

Jack of all trades! -Gardening

Though my interests varies from music , singing , dancing , yoga,mehendi to cooking..I have never seen myself doing anything religiously.This habit of hopping from one to another kinda of makes it interesting though :) .Now to add to my resume,here is my new found passion -gardening! Thanks to my brother-in-law who trusted me and gave me this curry leaves plant.. i am able to take good care of it despite the bad weather! I dunno i am suprisingly stingy when it comes to plucking my curry leaves.It looks too beautiful to pluck! Now that i proved to my hubby i am not as bad as he thought i am (He still remembers the time when i bought tomato plant for 20$ and failed to take care of it :( ..This explains his reluctance to trust me ever again) ,I have slowly started to tell him about my evolving interest in photography and how much buying a SLR would help me..no wonder he calls me moota poochi :) !

Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »