Blueberry Frozen Treats

Blueberry Frozen Treats

What if I tell you that these lovely frozen treats take just 5 minutes to be ready. I mean, I take longer to wear a lipstick! Yes, presenting another quick dessert using Blueberries. These tiny, round blue-purple berries produce amazing result when used in any recipe. Studies have also proved that having blueberries helps improve memory. So it is highly recommended for children as well. They have the highest antioxidant capacity among all fruits as well.

Quick fix Vegan Pasta made in Almond sauce!

Quick fix Vegan Pasta made in Almond sauce!

White sauce pasta is yummy but unhealthy and I am not a big fan of red sauce pasta. So yes, that leaves me in a soup! So I have made peace with myself and only succumb to making vegetable pasta salad with no sauce. Here is the proof - Wholewheat Spaghetti with Veggies, Edamame and Mushroom Pasta salad and Pink Spaghetti with veggies.

Edamame and Carrot Burgers served with Almond Butter

Edamame and Carrot Burgers 

served with Almond Butter

I love burgers! Well, who doesn't. I love cooking up innovative burgers to give them an edge overs others. Of course, they are healthy and nutritious so I am very particular as to what goes in them. I like using never heard combinations while making the patties. Like the time I made Eggplant and Chickpea Burger. I quizzed my friends over what was in it and they were pleasantly surprised to know that it had eggplant!

Homemade Turmeric Powder

Homemade Turmeric Powder

Turmeric is native to India. It has lot of medicinal properties besides being used extensively in our cooking. It is also used during religious functions in India. It's considered very Pius in Hindu tradition. I have seen my mom use in nearly all her recipes.

Roasted Almond Butter - It's Vegan!

Roasted Almond Butter - It's Vegan!

Also known as Nut butter, is made from grinding almonds.So of course this is vegan. It is a fairly simple process to make this butter and is ready within 5 minutes using just 2 steps. Roast and grind!
I love working with Almonds. They are so versatile. I have made Almond Milk, Hummus made from Almond Pulp and also made an Indian chutney - Tomato Almond Chutney.

Coffee flavored Figs and Dates Popsicle

Coffee flavored Figs and Dates Popsicle

I am so happy with myself. This is my creation and I am totally in love with it. I am not a big fan of regular coffee but I love cold coffee instead. I have been wanting to use cold coffee in some form in my recipe. This weekend while grocery shopping, we stumbled upon some fresh figs. I have never used or even had figs before so I decided to buy them just to challenge myself. Since today morning I have been thinking of a way to use these figs. Browsed many recipes for some ideas however I wanted to try something new.

Multigrain Crepe (contains Chia seeds, Flax seeds, Oats, Brown rice and lentils)

Multigrain Crepe (contains Chia seeds, Flax seeds, Oats, Brown rice and Lentils)

I am reinventing Adai as Multigrain Crepes. Adai is traditionally a fermented crepe using lentils and rice. Originating from the south of India, this crepe is different from dosa as it has more lentils in it and is thicker. Conventionally it is enjoyed with some jaggery however I prefer to eat it with the Idli Chutney powder/Gunpowder and sesame oil. This makes for a great breakfast or lunch/dinner option.

Homemade Garam Masala

Homemade Garam Masala

Yea, I finally made it!!! All the spices being roasted emitted an aroma in my kitchen which was so worth the effort. I have never been content with store bought ground masala. I feel they are not genuinely made, they have added preservatives, artificial color and flavors. So it was just about time that I made it in my own kitchen.

Oriental Egg Fried Rice served with a Fried Egg

Oriental Egg Fried Rice 

served with a Fried Egg

It was my husband's birthday and he declared that we celebrate it for the whole week. By celebrate, he meant, I cook all his favorite dishes through the week! :)
So in the list was - Chinese fried rice and Egg Biryani. Since I had already made Egg Biryani recently, I chose to mix up his wish and make an Oriental Egg Fried Rice instead! Win Win situation for both of us. Since this was something new for my blog as well. ;)
It is a running joke in my home these days that I only cook for my blog. Since I do not like to repeat my dishes as it doesn't offer anything new for my blog.

Broccoli Paratha

Broccoli Paratha

There are generic parathas and then there is this paratha - Broccoli Paratha! This is totally a fusion dish. I mean, in India, people have just begun using broccoli since the last few years..at-least the people I know, including me. In fact I first time used broccoli when I moved to US two years ago. I like the taste of it. So far I had only used it in pastas, soups and salads. You can check them here - Pink Spaghetti, Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup and Sesame flavored grilled tofu & veggies.

Fusion Gravy

Fusion Gravy

This is really a fusion dish. I mean, it has something from every cuisine. The black beans which are widely used in American foods, the hummus which is Mediterranean, pasta sauce from Italy and Indian spices! This is one of my creations and I am very satisfied with the result.

Paruppu Usili Curry

Paruppu Usili Curry

This curry is made in just 1 tbsp of oil! There are a couple of processes involved in making this curry. This can be eaten along with sambhar or rasam rice. It is a combination of green vegetables and lentils making it rich in protein and carbs. This is also a popular dish from South India. It is also served in weddings due to its popularity. It is a very simple dish but very tasty.
I made this curry today along with Paruppu Rasam. It is a good combination. Try it and let me know.

Paruppu Rasam

Paruppu Rasam

Rasam and South Indians go hand in hand, well we literally have our hands in them! ;)
For those who do not know what Rasam is, it's made with lentils and spices. It is thinner than soup and is had with rice and any curry. It is tangy to taste. For us it is our "Chicken Soup for the soul". We have it when we are sick too, because its nutritious, rich in protein and easy to digest. It tastes best when hot and is very easy to make.

Carrot and Beetroot Hummus

Carrot and Beetroot Hummus

The more I have it, the more I love hummus. This Mediterranean dish is an absolute favorite in our house. Over time, I realized that I can play around with its flavors by mixing it up with different ingredients. Just the other day I made Hummus from Almond Pulp and it was yum. I had Almond pulp as leftover from making Organic Almond Milk, Since then I have been wanting to try other flavors in hummus.

Personalized Wedding Invite

Personalized Wedding Invite

Weddings are fun! The hard-work that goes into making it a success is even more fun. There is lot of hustle bustle behind the scenes. The couple is busy planning many things. It is very easy to get flustered or overwhelmed. Today, times have changed.

Gift a Painting

Gift a Painting

Paintings are a very important aspect in home decor. They talk about the owners personality, add a new dimension to your house and make it even more beautiful. Paintings also make a great housewarming gift or a perfect way to take it along when visiting someone's house for the first time.

Valentines Day Gift for your Spouse

Valentines Day Gift for your Spouse

We all love this day don't we! There are many gifts available in the market but nothing beats gifting something homemade for your loved ones. Since its made with love it makes the gift more personal and special. I made this gift box for my husband. I didn't want to fill it up with stuff, but keep it selective. There are just 3 items in the box. The box is covered in red paper. The lid is personalized. I have also made a moving heart greeting card along with it. On the inner side of the lid, I wrote him a poem.
The box is compact, oozes love and is a feel good gift!

52 Reasons why I Love You - A new year gift for your Spouse

52 Reasons why I Love You - A new year gift for your Spouse

It was new year's eve. I wanted to gift my husband something special to mark the beginning of the new year. Since we have 52 weeks in a year, I wanted to make something correlating to that. So I came up with an idea to make a customized and personalized jar letting him know why I love him. I have 52 reasons to back it up with.

Toddler Birthday Gift

Toddler Birthday Gift

Anaya is a bright, fun loving and cute little toddler. She is my friend's daughter and it was her 3rd Birthday. I wanted to gift her something fun. I made this goody bag for her. Got her a reusable goody basket. She stores her toys in them today!

House Warming Gift

House Warming Gift

One of my friend's sister recently moved from India to They are a family of three with a young toddler. While talking to my friend, she told me that she wanted to do something special for her but couldn't come up with anything. That is when an idea struck me, I offered to make her a house warming gift.