A classic Indian street style spicy sandwich that needs no introduction. But for those who are not familiar, its a sandwich with a spicy filling made with mixed vegetables and spread on a whole wheat toast. Next time if you want to quick fix a picnic lunch or feed a picky kid try this and you’ll be not [...]

Wheat Rava Pongal
 
As much as I used to dread settling down to school routine after a long summer break, going back to school has always remained fun. There was something special about new school bags, the fresh smell from the notebook covers and the funky labels on them, new pens, geometry boxes and what not. I guess I’ll never [...]

Hubby dear is a picky eater but frankly he does’nt ask for much and almost tries out everything that comes out of the kitchen. There I said it! So now you know who is the guinea pig for all the experiments I do in my cute little kitchen. I decided to bake muffins this week [...]

Although I do love to be organized and plan my meals ahead, I am not a strict follower of it all the time. Last week, I had a few hours of leisure time over the weekend so I decided to plan my menu for the week. How’d I do that? Well, I grabbed all my [...]

Atukula Attu/Poha Dosa ~ Coriander Chutney
On hurried weekdays, we end up finishing our breakfast with cereals, bagels, or fruit with a cup of coffee. Weekends however are more relaxing. Waking up at 10 am, which is too late for breakfast and too early for lunch I mostly settle down for a brunch like dosas. Me [...]

Ask me about an easiest, quick breakfast to whip up in around 15 mts. I’d say “atukula upma” without hesitation. “Atukulu” also called as poha or rice flakes is nothing but rice dehusked and beaten flat to make small flakes. Have it as breakfast or as an evening snack over a hot cup of tea, [...]