tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72648126661777326812024-03-17T23:03:32.700-04:00Finger Licking FoodNamrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.comBlogger432125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-59395418827545296522020-09-16T20:08:00.000-04:002020-09-16T20:08:34.915-04:00WOYP Day #68 Quick & Easy Minestrone We’ve had cooler days and a lot of rain these past couple of weeks and I feel Fall is coming too early! This year sees to have whooshed by.. can’t believe we are already halfway through September!! It was pouring cats and dogs all day today and all I could think of was Soup!! My first choice was this Tomato soup but then I began to crave something more filling and hearty…in comes a family Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-50758349683941364592020-09-02T17:22:00.000-04:002020-09-02T17:23:39.229-04:00WOYP Day #67 Red Beans,Chickpeas& Oats Burgers with Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges
It’s been a while since I made burgers and even longer since I made Potato wedges so last night we had these wholesome Red Beans, Chickpeas and Oats Burgers and Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges on the side. My boys ate 2 burgers each and I didn’t hear any complaints about any of the ingredients so this was a big win haha! I often eat Whole Grain Rolled Oats for breakfast, soaked in milk and Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-67653412183548122002020-08-19T09:00:00.000-04:002020-08-19T09:00:06.749-04:00WOYP Day #66 Vanilla Custard Cookies
Custard is one of my favorite cold desserts, as a kid mom made it with fruit salad or with just bananas and I would go through a big bowl of it in no time! I always have a big can of the custard powder in my pantry for anytime the custard craving hits. A great use for this custard powder apart from making lip smacking Custard is in Cookies. Custard powder is basically flavored Corn starch.&Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-81636059874778391572020-08-13T10:00:00.000-04:002020-08-13T10:00:02.460-04:00WOYP Day #65 Black Bean Burritos with Pineapple Salsa
Made these Black Bean Burritos last week for a quick dinner night. I've made Five-Layered Burritos before which has Black Beans, rice, cheese, tomatoes and corn. I was in a pinch for time hence these shortcut quick burritos. I also had fresh pineapple on hand so made a Pineapple Salsa, which I pretty much ate by the bowlful because it was that good!! Glad I made plenty. We also had Picco DeNamrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-28078597192011614222020-08-11T10:00:00.000-04:002020-08-12T19:48:00.617-04:00WOYP Day # 64 Thai Yellow Curry
Thai Yellow Curry is one of three major types of curries found in Thai cuisine. The other two being Panang curry and Green curry. Like the other Thai curries, this too is a combination of aromatics and spices. The cinnamon, cloves and chilies bring in the heat while the cilantro and peanuts balance the flavors.
I recently bought a big can of organic, Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-70928645154958513142020-08-03T10:00:00.000-04:002020-08-03T10:00:03.668-04:00WOYP Day #63 2- ingredient Pizza Dough
I have simply lost count on the number of times I’ve made pizzas and burgers at home since March..since the time we’ve all been confined to our homes! We do order Pizza on occasion but for most part I’ve been whipping up different kinds of dough to keep my boys happy and go mmmm..that’s delicious pizza :D Dramatic indeed, but that’s what keeps my kitchen running..haha!
Whole wheat Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-75472842355281330042020-07-27T15:14:00.000-04:002020-08-02T22:33:38.566-04:00WOYP Day # 62 Paneer Lauki (Sorekaayi) Kofta Curry
I often buy Bottle gourd (Sorekaayi in Kannada /Lauki in Hindi) whenever I'm at the Farmers Market or the Indian store. I usually make Bottle Gourd Peas Saagu or Bottle gourd Dal. I add it to Vegetable Sambar too at times. Wanted to try something different this time, so made these Paneer Lauki koftas. I remembered reading about Lauki koftas very long back, but hadn't tried Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-73801723455800669272020-07-24T14:04:00.000-04:002020-07-24T14:04:52.082-04:00WOYP Day # 61 Blueberry Orange Buttermilk Pancakes
Breakfast is usually cereal, eggs, breakfast potatoes, pancakes or toast on most days in our house. We do Banana pancakes, Banana chocolate chip pancakes and more recently these “stuff in your mouth”, “ I can’t get enough of” Blueberry Orange pancakes :D I’m not exaggerating, try them for yourself and you’ll know what I mean! This recipe makes the fluffiest, light pancakes - the egg andNamrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-85664251587449550212020-07-20T15:37:00.000-04:002020-07-20T15:37:05.579-04:00WOYP Day #60 Coffee Chocolate Mousse Cake
These days due to CoVid, meeting up with friends and family is far less than before.But we do sneak in a meet every now and then to keep our sanity intact. Last weekend, we went over to my cousin’s place so the kids could spend time with their cousins too. While my SIL slogged over a lovely meal for us I decided to take dessert. I had a Victoria Sponge cake on hand from one of my cake orders,Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-19365924740007069102020-07-15T16:22:00.001-04:002020-07-15T16:22:33.737-04:00WOYP Day # 59 Pani Puri Puris and Floating Pani Puri
For as long as I can remember, my mom has always made these perfectly shaped crisp puris at home which went into making a variety of Chaats. The puris are very tasty and definitely different from store bought puris.
Home made Chaat is scrumptious as is and these puris add to the yumminess! It may seem like a lot of work but I made one batch of these puris in under and hour Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-34450162305319056752020-07-11T21:32:00.000-04:002020-07-11T21:39:20.732-04:00WOYP Day #58 Eggless Sweet Buns (Tutti frutti Buns)
Sweet buns or Tutti Frutti buns are popular in bakeries in Karnataka. I loved these as a kid and still do enjoy them. The heady aroma hits you anytime you drive past one of these bakeries and who can resist freshly baked buns? Yum! Few weeks ago I made Khara buns (spicy buns flavored with fresh Dill) and Sweet buns were next on my list. On our last visit to Mysore, my boys tried them for the Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-10616836453076131352020-07-06T22:55:00.001-04:002020-07-06T22:56:49.163-04:00WOYP Day # 57 Grilled Corn and Feta Salad
Summer time brings a bounty of fresh corn, Watermelon, Mangoes and scrumptious strawberries. Grilled corn on the cob is a family favorite. Back home in India fresh corn brings back memories of cold days - which meant corn on the cob roasted over a bed of coals and while its piping smeared with a generous dab of green chili paste, salt and lemon juice. There are so many ways to dress up Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-66247110261581677262020-07-02T15:19:00.000-04:002020-07-02T15:19:48.189-04:00WOYP Day # 56 Mango Rasgullas
Rasgulla or Roshogolla (Bengali) or Rosogola (Oriyan) was first made in Orissa (now Odisha). Bengal, Orissa’s neighboring state also has a version of the Rasgulla, slightly different in taste, color and texture. Ras means juice and golla is ball. Typically Rasgullas are white and not flavored. They are pillowy soft and spongy melt-in-the-mouth balls of paneer (before it is set) in a light sweetNamrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-90835274333141166412020-06-29T10:00:00.000-04:002020-06-29T10:00:07.113-04:00WOYP Day # 55 Buterscotch Ice-cream (Without an Ice-cream Maker)
Butterscotch Ice-cream…brings back memories of the scoops of ice-cream we used to eat as kids - a pale yellow ice-cream with a distinct flavor and loaded with crunchy butterscotch bits. Butterscotch here in the US is very different and the flavor doesn’t come close enough to the one back home. I set out to make my very own version of this ice-cream. It wasn’t easy adapting this flavor Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-66206742851804515452020-06-26T16:53:00.001-04:002020-06-26T16:53:52.468-04:00WOYP Day # 54 Shahi Aloo Gobi with Jeera Rice
I was at a Farmers Market last week and stocked up on a bunch of fresh fruits and vegetables. This place is almost an hour's drive so I don't get to go there often. I had work in the area and made a quick detour :) What was supposed to be a quick stop turned into a 2-hour shopping spree :D I bought a bunch of colored bell peppers too, more of the red since I love how they make any dish Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-29029975973890016532020-06-24T15:54:00.000-04:002020-06-24T15:54:28.471-04:00WOYP Day # 53 Spinach Corn Soup
We have had rainy, stormy days every now and then. Gloomy and cloud laden skies today, and plenty of rain. Though it is still warm outside, it felt like a Soup kind of day :) Spinach and Corn make a great combination in soup. This soup is light and is perfect with a sandwich to make a meal.
Spinach Corn Soup:
You will need:
2 cups chopped Spinach1/2 cup Yellow corn Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-34791414135590098902020-06-23T12:00:00.000-04:002020-06-23T12:00:01.981-04:00WOYP Day # 52 Paneer Tikka (in oven)
Paneer Tikka is a popular appetizer in Indian restaurants, often made in a large Tandoor, which is traditionally a clay oven. A Tandoor has very high temperatures going up to almost 900 F. The intense heat, comes from a coal fire which is at the bottom. This heats the wall and insides of the oven, allowing food to cook evenly and faster too. An array of foods are cooked in the Tandoor - Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-44311408269868837712020-06-22T12:00:00.000-04:002020-06-22T12:00:03.623-04:00WOYP Day # 51 Instant Spinach Rava Idlis
Rava Idli is a popular breakfast dish in Karnataka. Rava idlis can be made instantly, which means there is no need to soak, grind or ferment to make the batter. It’s very easy to make the Rava idli mix at home with Semolina or Rava and it tastes a lot better than the instant mixes available on the market. Spinach Rava idlis are a variation to these Idlis.
You will need:Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-47808629803986211602020-06-19T16:16:00.000-04:002020-06-19T16:16:52.106-04:00WOYP Day # 50 Beetroot Cutlets
Beetroot or Beets, are a popular root vegetable and used in many cuisines around the world. They are packed with essential vitamins, minerals and plant compounds, some of which have medicinal properties. Beetroot contains the Betalain pigment which is responsible for the deep red color. This color, vibrant and beautiful as it looks, can stain skin and clothes, so handle Beets with care. Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-92055145713182250622020-06-16T15:52:00.001-04:002020-06-16T15:52:51.398-04:00WOYP Day # 49 Moong Dal Parathas
Yellow Moong is Whole Green Moong that is split and skinned. When cooked it has a mellow, creamy taste. Yellow Moong dal can be used to make Spinach Dal, Moong Dal Payasa and even a traditional South Indian side dish made with soaked moong dal - Kosambari . I made a paratha filling with the versatile Moong for these Moong Dal Parathas.
Moong Dal Parathas: You will need:
For the Moong Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-65549261126304468962020-06-12T18:00:00.000-04:002020-06-12T18:00:04.451-04:00WOYP Day # 48 Roasted Almond (Eggless) Chocolate Ice Cream
We've had plenty hot days here in Atlanta already and my boys are constantly asking for cold stuff to cool them off. We've had our fair share of ice-creams and desserts but its never enough!! :D I'm a big fan of Chocolate Ice-cream and Almonds on Chocolate ice cream is one of my favorite toppings. Crunchy nuts in every bite of creamy chocolatey goodness mmmm..! Once you have the right ice creamNamrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-92152102530093467762020-06-11T15:09:00.000-04:002020-06-11T15:12:11.035-04:00WOYP Day # 47 Bombay Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
My first memory of digging into this robust multi layered sandwich was years ago when I was probably in high school and we went on our first ever trip to Mumbai (then Bombay) with my parents. These sandwiches are classic, popular street food in Mumbai. A stack of veggies, crunchy and soft amidst layers of buttered bread slathered with a spicy green chutney, these sandwiches are a meal in itselfNamrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-51686213766501386122020-06-09T15:33:00.002-04:002020-06-09T15:37:49.196-04:00WOYP Day # 46 Belgian Chocolate Mousse Pudding
I’m very often left with a ton of cake scraps or trimmings, after I’ve made custom cakes, and my boys rarely leave much behind for me to make anything out of it but there is a rare occasion now and then when I need to put it to good use. I’ve made Cake Truffles before, and used Vanilla cake scraps in a Trifle Pudding.
We met up with friends over the weekend for lunch and I took this as Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-4719804758629025492020-06-05T14:39:00.000-04:002020-06-05T14:39:12.367-04:00WOYP day # 45 Spiced Cabbage Rice
Green Cabbage is a low-calorie vegetable rich in Vitamins K and C. Cabbage improves digestion and combats inflammation. This Cabbage Rice highlights this nutrient rich vegetable. If cooked the right way, cabbage is tasty and palatable :)
Spiced Cabbage Rice: You will need: 1 cup Basmati (or any long grain rice) 1.5 cups Water
3 tbsp Oil1/2 tsp Cumin seeds1/2 tsp Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264812666177732681.post-49055111481048368572020-06-04T16:35:00.004-04:002020-06-04T16:35:47.686-04:00WOYP Day #44 Udupi Style Pundi/ Pundi Gatti
Pundi is native to Mangalorean cuisine, popular in the city of Udupi too. Depending on the way its shaped it is known as Pundi in some places and Pundi Gatti in some others. The dough is first cooked on the stove top and then steam cooked. We make something similar called Bilkudumlu, without onions or tadka. Made with Rice Rava (Akki thari) or Idli Rava, these steamed dumplings are typically Namrathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.com0