Paneer dosa is one variety of dosa which we tried sometime back while travelling to madurai.They had this vast array of about 100 dosa varieties and I was very much surprised to the see the collection of dosa varieties.On tasting it I decided I would definetely give it a try while coming home.As my
Read morePaneer is a healthy supplement of protein and for kids it is healthy and filling.Now that most of the schools have reopened in India,I thought of posting this Paneer Pulao,which is a good lunch box option and a wholesome one pot meal.I was wanting to post this for a long time,but couldn’t click pict
Read moreBisi Bele Bath is an authentic recipe of Karnataka.It is widely served in all hotels and the method of preparation varies from place to place and each household.Bisi means hot and bele means pulses and bath is the dish.So I total it is a mixture of dal and rice with many vegatables in a tamarind bas
Read moreSoya chunks potato is a recipe loaded with the goodness of protein and apt for a perfect filling meal.It tastes great with al roti varieties and you can try with pulaos too.Iam a not a big fan of soya,but seeing it’s health benefits have started including in my diet and for the family nowadays.This
Read moreSoya based products are becoming increasingly popular these days and is most liked by kids too.They are filled with proteins which plays a great part in the growing years of children.Tofu is one such soya by product.It is made from soya milk.Just as paneer is made from normal milk,tofu is made from soya milk.Forms a great option for lactose resistant kids.I made noodles with tofu last week for a change and was much appreaciated by daughter and she wanted me to pack some for college any other day.I tried this from a cook book and it needs little time to…
Read more Notes Add black salt or amchur powder on top just before serving in place of chaat masala. Adding vegges can also be as per your taste. Serve immediately otherwise the fried palak leaf may turn soggy.
Read moreTo satisfy a kid is one big task.All moms wonder how to satisfy with a food that is pleasing and attractive as well as healthy too.I thinking about this found this recipe of soya lollypop which is a tasty and healthy inclusion of protein in your snacks.I made a batch of these soya lolly pop as an evening snack sometime back.All enjoyed specially my daughter.I found this recipe by google searching and was happy to have stumbled into it.You can make this for kids birthday parties and please them too.Though I have made these with soya chunks,you can try this…
Read moreChanna pulao is one of the tastiest and protein filled pulaos I have ever tasted.I learnt this from my friend who told me how she made her her son who is a real fussy eater made this to eat.Iam always on the look out for various nutrious and filling recipes for kids to with stand hunger pangs in schools or colleges.My daughter has very tight schedules and and leaves early in the morning for college and has to travel a bit too.So keeping that in mind I try to include in her diet suffiicient balance of all dietary requirements.This pulao…
Read moreMangalore bonda or mangalore bajji as it is called is also known as gole bajje in north canara region of karnataka.It is a sour and spicy awesome snach which can be made instantly.Since it is made with maida it is chewy and as we add sour curd it is a bit sour and spicy as well.I have tasted many a times after settling down here in banagalore and specially in CTR where benne masala dosa is famous,this mangalore bonda is eqqually famous.For beginners in cooking this may prove to be an easy snack variety since the shaping of bondas will…
Read moreAll kids love chinese food and dhivya is no exception.I have seen her go crazy about chinese food and she loves this flavourful schezwan fried rice.We ordered once this at a hotel and it was a bit spicy,so when she asked me to make this for her college lunch box,I thought of making schezwan sauce first and made this rice with it.I kept the spice level low,since I didn’t want to make it look like the hotel style.Making schezwan sauce was very good and I stored it in a large bottle in fridge.I served it with schezwan baby potato,one of…
Read moreKuzhi Paniyaram ia one of the favourite snack items for me.Whenever I make I indulge in eating more and simply love it.A chettinad authentic recipe,this can be had for breakfast as well.I made this last week as a part of sunday brunch and it vanished the moment it was laid on the table.I feel very happy when things like this happen i.e. when food is consumed so adorably and eaten with full zest.The batter with which it can made can be left over idli batter or as I did freshly ground and fermented to perfection.This can be made with many…
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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.
