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Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Food journey, Musings, Uncategorized

Relish local cuisine: a trip to Jaisalmer

 

 One fine day I found Jaisalmer – a desert town in Rajasthan was beckoning me. I am basically a home person, and do not enjoy going out very often. I venture out of my comfortable abode only when it is necessary. But occasionally travel bug bites me, and most of […]

Fruit trifle pudding is ready to serve
dessert, recipes, Snacks

Fruit Trifle Pudding

 

 Puddings are my favorite. Many times if I have to make something quick and nice, I opt for pudding. I can quickly assemble an impressive sweet dish with whatever ingredients are available at home. Trifle pudding is one such dish, which every one loves, and I very often make it […]

Good nutrition for child growth
Musings, Uncategorized

Good nutrition for child growth

 

 We as parents are always worried – whether  our child is showing proper growth pattern? Whether we are giving proper food to our children? What is good nutrition for child growth? Are we looking after our child well? We often go through various growth charts to check if our child […]

Green mango salad
recipes, salad, Snacks

Green Mango Salad recipe

 

 Fresh unripe green mangoes will be available in the market for few more days. I still remember my childhood days when we would pick up fresh green mangoes from under the tree; I would savor tangy green mangoes with salt and a little bit of chili. My mouth waters whenever […]

watermelon smoothie
Beverages, juice, mocktails, smoothies

Watermelon Smoothie: a quick recipe

 

 In scorching heat of summers, I can drink tonnes of fruit juices, smoothies and other such hydrating drinks. I have shared recipes of many summer coolers. Next in this series of summer coolers is watermelon smoothie. Check out the recipes of Aam panna-healthy mango drink for summers, or try Sunset glory: […]

Aam Panna
Beverages, juice, mocktails, recipes, smoothies

Aam Panna – healthy mango drink for summers

 

 At most of the places in India, the weather becomes very hot in summers. There are many places where the temperature reaches close to 50°C (122°F). It becomes imperative to take all precautions to protect oneself from heat stroke. I have heard that many people keep onion in their pocket […]

mango fruit
Musings, Uncategorized

Mango, Fruit of the Gods

 

 Few days back I was enjoying the beautiful view of Arabian Sea from Marine Drive in Mumbai. My daughter bought raw mango slices from a street vendor. Those mouth-watering slices with salt and chili sprinkled on them, transposed me to my childhood. This delicious fruit always holds a very important […]

Sunset Glory: Pineapple mocktail
Festival recipes, juice, mocktails, recipes, smoothies

Sunset Glory: Pineapple Mocktail

 

 Come summers, and most of us lose appetite for hot beverages such as tea or coffee. Cold drinks and juices are the most sought after.  For variety I make mocktails and fruit punch at home. Since the time I have started writing this blog, I have become much more interested […]

Spicy Mutton Curry
Curry, Main course, recipes

Spicy Mutton Curry

 

 Mutton curry/ Lamb curry: After a number of vegetarian and vegan recipes, I thought its good time to share an authentic traditional non-vegetarian recipe. So here is North Indian style mutton curry, slowly cooked in a number of aromatic spices. In South Asia, term mutton is used for goat’s meat. […]

Kiwi Cucumber Mint Mocktail
mocktails, recipes

Kiwi cucumber mint mocktail | Cool kiwi cucumber mint drink

 

 The weather has become very hot here. It is necessary to keep ourselves hydrated in this harsh summer. My son gorges on caffeinated cold drinks and syrupy ready-made fruit juices throughout the day. In order to keep hydrated, and at the same time enjoy something satiating as well as healthy, […]