Monthly Archives: April 2008

Stuffed Makki ki Roti

Fresh & hot of the griddle ~ Mooli Stuffed Makki ki Roti Mooli Stuffed Makki ki Roti Makki or Makka or Butta means Corn. Makki ki Roti means roti or flat bread made from corn flour. This dish originally comes … Continue reading

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Refreshing Cantaloupe

Cool yourself this summer ~ Refreshing Cantaloupe Fresh & Juicy Cantaloupe Summer is almost here and the days are getting hot day by day. From the region I am from India, temperatures soar to 100F. But nature has provided such … Continue reading

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Easy Tiramisu

What can a little ladyfinger do? ~ Tiramisu Ladyfingers Have you noticed that most of my dessert recipes such as Chocolate Cups or Instant Strawberry Cheesecake or Lemon Creme Brulee or even for that matter Bengali Sandesh or Two Sweet … Continue reading

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Leftover Brown Rice Bites

Brown rice, besan and chili Most of us love to cook and when we do, there is always left overs. If it is vegetables or meat they could be used in sandwiches, pastas and more. But have we thought of … Continue reading

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Mini Lunchbox Sandwich

Kids. Who doesn’t love them? They are innocent, honest, full of energy and adorable. When I am with them, I feel how I wish were a kid again! They do not have any worries, free of any tension and all … Continue reading

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Bengali Sandesh

No meal is complete without mithai ~ Bengali Sandesh Fresh homemade sandesh In India, no meal is complete without mithai. Especially for the Bengali’s the meal is not over without satisfying their sweet tooth and nothing is more loved than … Continue reading

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Besan Ki Ladoo

Happy New Year ~ Besan Ki Ladoo Besan ki Ladoo It’s New Year for people in some parts of India. For people from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, it is called Ugadi whereas the people of Maharashtra term the same as … Continue reading

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Instant Strawberry Cheesecake

Fresh strawberries The deep red color and juiciness of strawberries can brighten up both the taste and aesthetics of any meal; it is no wonder they are the most popular berry fruit in the world. Strawberries not only look like … Continue reading

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