Kheer Poori :A traditional dessert from Hyderabad

Dear Vikram, If you are listening, please respond. Ever since you were conceived in 2007,we knew you would one day do us proud.You embarked on a mission unlike any before.You have been through a long journey to land where you are.We have witnessed the pressure tests,checks,the progresses and the setbacks,the rehearsals and everything else you…

Mango Payasam and Picking Up the Pieces

A few days back,we woke up in the middle of the night to a loud crashing sound.For a few moments I just sat on the bed wondering what might have happened.We didn’t know where exactly the sound came from.It was from inside the house,that was for sure.While I was shivering with the thought of an…

Mango Bread – Easy and Delicious

Come Summer and the royal land of Nizams, Hyderabad appears golden yellow.Hyderabad fondly known as the ‘Pearl City’ is an enchanting land of heritage monuments,forts,palaces, lakes, museums, gardens, software parks and more importantly a delectable cuisine fit for the kings. And when it is summer, especially in the month of May, the entire city is…

Icecream Dome Cake

      There’s nothing that beats chilled icecream desserts on hot summer days especially when you don’t have to spend time in the kitchen. If you are bored of serving scoops of icecream or sundaes,try something different. Try making an Icecream dome cake with your favorite flavors. You can be innovative with this dessert. I have…

Strawberry Tiramisu

  There’s something about childhood friends that you just can’t replace – Lisa Whelchel Every friendship is special but the friendships made in our childhood are closest to our heart. Aren’t they? There is an amazing level of comfort and understanding having literally grown up together.Sharing lunches and secrets,dreading some strict teachers and loving some…

Pomegranate Molasses Recipe and 7 different ways to use it

How many times has it happened to you that you see an amazing recipe but you cannot try it because you don’t have that one ingredient. Ofcourse you have the option of ordering it online and wait for it to arrive, but by the time it is at your doorstep you lose that inclination for the…

Shimmery Wiggly Mango Pudding

What’s a party without some glimmer and shimmer. Just add some sparkle and shine to your delicious food and set the festive mood going. Holidays mean parties, get togethers and visits from family and friends. How about making these velvety smooth and luscious mini mango puddings for your family and friends. Smear  them with edible glitter and your…

BabyCorn Chicken with Steamed Rice – Beat the Winter Chills

Winter is round the corner and soon it will be time when the dipping temperature and the biting winds want you to reach home early, stoke up your hearth, eat something comforting and snuggle into the warmth of your bed. This recipe of baby corn and chicken which I put together is one heart warming dish you and…

Apple Roses and a Persimmon Rose too – a leaf from my Vegan day 3

  Our friendly neighborhood food blogs are so full of deliciously interesting and decadent recipes spinning their magic on the web that we can’t resist not trying them.Thankfully for the bookmark bar they are safely stowed away until we get the time to don our aprons and churn out these beauties in our kitchens.And my deposit vault is…