Month: March 2016

spring time

Spring is in the air…..

Spring season is now here with all its beauty and hope. The flowers are in full bloom, and the weather is perfect. It is the time to rejoice, and celebrate the beauty of nature. Spring is celebrated throughout the world in some way or the other. In Thailand there is […]

 
Bhapa Doi: steamed yogurt pudding

Bhapa Doi: Steamed Yogurt Pudding

Bengal is in the eastern part of India. It has rich cultural heritage. My father worked in Bengal for around nine years. During that period I got an opportunity to look at Bengali culture closely. They are very fond of their food, and more so their sweet dishes. Many Bengali […]

 
Healthy and tasty fruit salad

Healthy And Tasty Fruit Salad

This fruit salad has become a hit in our household. The colorful fruits and leaves make it very tempting. I always have a problem that my family never bothers to eat fruits on their own. I have to personally hand over the fruits to them . Due to this many […]

 

Tomato Rasam Recipe

Rasam is a kind of spicy soup, that is made almost every day in South Indian homes. It is eaten with rice, or can be taken as soup. Whenever we go out for a South Indian dinner, my husband  enjoys eating it the most. Tamarind pulp, tomato, and spices are […]

 

Spinach and corn curry

I used to hate green vegetables when I was younger. I used to pick out fresh coriander leaves that my mother used for garnishing the dishes. As I grew up, my taste refined, and I now love the flavor of fresh green herbs in my dishes. We all know that […]

 
Cream of almond soup is ready to serve

Cream of Almond soup

I have always associated almonds with health. It is a belief in India to eat soaked almonds for good memory, and intelligence. I still remember,  when my children would go for their exams, my mother-in-law would give them soaked almond kernels, so that their brains will work better. It has […]