 Papaya is one wonder fruit.My hubby dislikes but i buy it for the sake of my MIL.She is a sugar and B.P patient and needs careful selection of veggies and fruits in her diet.I do try to make things different and tasty for her in her menu and when i made this smoothie and served with served with breakfast last week,she was all the more pleased.
Read moreSoups are always comforting and give an additional attraction with a meal.Amidst all different soups,this carrot ginger soup stands apart as i have included many indian spices in it.Very soothing during cold cough this one is also a great appetizer and is very filling too and can be had in between meals.I have made this to times in my house and all liked it very much.I added caraway seeds and cumin to subside the sweetness of carrots.A different from the regular soups this will a nice hit in your homes.So do try and let me know.. Notes You can add…
Read moreIt was sometime before i learnt about the benefits of soya and was surprised to know as to how we can get so many health benefits out of it.So i made up my mind to include soya in any form at least once a week.I have come across many children and adults too who are allergic to milk and are deprived of eating so many good things such as ice cream and milkshakes.A small percentage of milk also doesn’t suit them.So began a small attempt last week to make soya milk at home.I was excited as this was something very…
Read moreIt is always a constant nagging of my daughter to post something new in my blog.It so happened that i was not feeling to spend time too much in the kitchen , but still didn’t want to dissapoint her.We bought a can of baked beans from Nilgiris and i found a correct recipe to make and to please dhivya as well.Baked beans in tomato sauce has a unique taste and it was a filling soup as well when served warm.See the recipe which i adapted from tarla dalal making a few adjustments to suit our taste. Notes
Read moreI first tasted onion rings at a party held in my hubby’s friend’s place.I thought it was bhajji and when i ate it’s taste was peculiar and different.Was thinking of how to ask the hostess,she came to me and said don’t miss onion rings.Then i knew it was not bhajji.I then asked her and she gave me the simplest of all recipes of onion rings.It is made out of maida and corn flour and not with besan.And the more important ingredient here is the buttertmilk.Some people add eggs,but being a hard core vegetarian,i avoided.You can makethis for a starter or…
Read moreThis is my first soup recipe in my blog.Soup is one item of the menu i look forward to whenever eating out.You see daughter and hubby order everytime different soups and i end up tasting both.Like this i have tasted many varieties and try to incorporate the same taste every time i make them.Veg corn soup i have made here is just easy assembling of choppped veggies in boiled form.It is crunchy and awakes your taste buds.Try out this soup and let me know… Notes
Read moreWho doesn’t like sandwiches! And I’am no exception.I wanted to make this for a long time but couldn’t do so and Dhivya’s constant nagging to make something different made me try this.This sandwich is made out of the soya chunks curry i make for rotis but with a slight twist.It tastes yum to pack for lunch or for kids parties and outings or picnics as well.It is really healthy with all the goodness of proteins and is filling too and can withstand hunger for long time.Believe me your kids will like it to the core.You can try this with leftover…
Read moreAll kids young ones or teenagers all like bread toast and my teenage daughter is no exception.Specially after coming home as an evening snack it becomes very important to give them nutricious and at the same time filling food.Eggless french toast is my friends idea and she introduced me to this recipe and Dhivya found an instant liking to this.Usually i make sandwich or simple toast with jam but this was a little spicy and crispy too.So nowadays i make this often and is enjoyed by all.See the recipe down and try this for your kids too.
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Hi, Welcome to my Blog! I am Nithya Ravi a passionate cook and food blogger, author and photographer. I have been involved with food since childhood and have been blogging for more than two years now. I have seen with my mom and grandmothers since my younger days, picking up stories in food and food related things. I dedicate this blog to my daughter and husband who have been in someway or the other involved with my blogging. I also would like to thank my mother-in-law whose is ever supporting and offers every piece of advice I ask for.
