I was multi-tasking a few weeks ago-telling mom that it was ages since I tasted Rasmalai and was checking my mail side by side.That’s when I saw Srivalli’s announcement for this month’s Indian Cooking Challenge.I was surprised!This months the chosen recipe was Rasmalai!!!Rasmalai is a traditional sweet from West Bengal,India and also a favorite in…
When Srivalli announced this months challenge for ICC,I was not very excited.The challenge was to prepare Ariselu / Aathirasallu or Athirasam as we call it!I had heard that it one dish that requires experience and a small mistake can turn the whole recipe into a blunder. The next one was I don’t get the usual…
Lotus seeds /Lotus nuts[ or Makhana in Hindi]as it is called, is an ingredient that is very new to me.Lotus seeds are a part of East Asian cuisine and are used extensively in Chinese medicine and Chinese desserts. I used: Milk- 5 cups Lotus seeds – 15 numbers Almonds -10 numbers Pista nuts-10 numbers Saffron-a…
Talking about Halwa, I have always relished them and my [maternal] grandpa is very famous for preparing the best ‘melt-in-the-mouth’ wheat halwa! I had this notion that Halwas are to be savored and not to be tried at home[by me,that is].So when Srivalli announced this months recipe for Indian Cooking Challenge I was a little…
Today is indeed special!We are welcoming a new year filled with joy,love,fun and laughter.This day is also very special to me for another reason.My ‘bloggy’ baby turns 3 today!!!For the past two years this little baby of mine has been a constant source of inspiration and a great companion as well. So here I am…
