Monthly Archives: May 2008

Quinoa Upma

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Pia

Not your usual upma ~ Quinoa Upma Quinoa Quinoa pronounced as Keen-wah protein is a seed that has a crunchy texture and a somewhat nutty flavor when cooked. It is an ancient grain native to South America. It gives great … Continue reading →

Posted in Aloo (Potato), Bell Pepper(Capsicum), Carrots, Grains, Quinoa, Vegetables | Tagged , , | 124 Comments

Pasta Tikki

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Pia

Savor your leftovers ~ Pasta Tikki In my earlier post about Stuffed Shimla Mirch I promised that I will share another recipe from leftovers. So, today I will live up to my words & fulfill my promise. It is pasta … Continue reading →

Posted in Aloo (Potato), Bell Pepper(Capsicum), Mutter (Peas), Orzo, Pasta, Vegetables | Tagged , , , | 20 Comments

Stuffed Shimla Mirch

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Pia

Orzo Pasta with vegetables for the stuffing We all have had some form of stuffed shimla mirch (bell pepper or capsicum) but mainly it is filled with aloo or rice, isn’t it? at least this is what I have had … Continue reading →

Posted in Bell Pepper(Capsicum), Corn, Mutter (Peas), Orzo, Pasta, Vegetables | Tagged , , , | 16 Comments

Shrikhand

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Pia

Tantalizing taste & aroma ~ Shrikhand Elaichi So, I am back a little sooner than I had anticipated. So that gives me some more time to try out all my family’s favorite recipes. When it comes to spices, nothing can … Continue reading →

Posted in Dahi (Yogurt/Curd), Elaichi (Cardamom), Milk & Products, Spices | Tagged , | 22 Comments

My top 10 favorite pictures – A meme

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Pia

Thanks to Madhuram of Eggless Cooking for tagging me for this meme. So, here are my top 10 favorite pictures not necessarily in order of preference. You can click on them to get the recipes. I would like to pass … Continue reading →

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Refreshing Summer Sandwich

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Pia

These days fresh vegetables are in season. The days are getting warmer and my family needs fruits & vegetables to keep us cool. We even prefer to eat easy, simple with not much spices or fuss dish yet fully utilize … Continue reading →

Posted in Bell Pepper(Capsicum), Breads, Carrots, Cucumber, Dhania (Cilantro), Sour Dough, Vegetables | Tagged , , | 16 Comments

Aloo in Palak Gravy

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Pia

Fresh & crispy chinese palak and aloo Aloo in Palak Gravy or simply aloo palak is a very popular dish in India. Palak is seasonal and taking advantage of this iron rich, dark green leafy vegetable is a must; at … Continue reading →

Posted in Aloo (Potato), Palak (Spinach), Uncategorized, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments