tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71898547089768878652011-12-28T10:24:27.177-05:00“Happy and successful cooking doesn't rely only on know-how; it comes from the heart, makes great demands on the palate and needs enthusiasm and a deep love of food to bring it to life.” - Georges Blanc, Ma Cuisine des Saisons! <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7364284@N03/2267264164/" title="aroma Header 1 by asha2arv, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/2267264164_ff05e91a01_b.jpg" width="1100" height="157" alt="aroma Header 1"></a>Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.comBlogger1521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-46241882787731775622009-04-20T07:14:00.008-04:002010-02-25T10:19:41.968-05:00

I am on blog break, see you all as soon as I can! :)Samosa Chaat, goes to Pallavi's "Sunday Snacks-Chaats/Indian street food" event.Baby Butter Beans-Potato-Cilantro Kurma, goes to Cilantro's "JFI-Cilantro", an event started by Indira.Samosa Chaat and Menasina Saaru, both go to Mahimaa's "15 minute cooking". If you have store bought Samosas and sauces already, it takes literally 10mins to whip up

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com158tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-11940703948061621212009-04-13T07:23:00.007-04:002010-03-04T09:25:00.847-05:00

Spring onion, Bacon and Cheddar bread, goes to Cindystar who is guest hosting "Bread baking Day #19-Spring Country bread", an event started by Zorra.Kasutera, a Japanese Honey cake, goes to Lavanya's "A.W.E.D.-Japan", an event started by DK. Thanks to all of you ladies, enjoy hosting.Cheesy Scallion Bacon bread, a savory loaf makes an excellent addition to any picnic or get together at home.

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com91tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-55870188159636939922009-04-06T07:20:00.007-04:002009-04-07T10:38:07.855-04:00

My Spring Mint and Garlic Chives, goes to Bee and Jai's "Click-Spring/Autumn" event.Egg Jalfrezi, goes to Sudeshna's "Eggs" event who is celebrating her first blog anniversary.Brown Rice, Besan/Chickpea flour and Carrot Uttappa, goes to Trupti who is guest hosting "Cooking for Kids-Rice" event, which is started by Sharmi.Thanks to all of you ladies, enjoy my 150th post at Aroma! :)Spring Mint and

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com84tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-19775995103329854472009-03-30T07:27:00.006-04:002009-03-31T12:06:26.974-04:00

Batata vada, goes to Harini's "Recipes for rest of us-Starters" event which is started by Ramki.Mixed vegetable and Tomato Uppittu, goes to Sahaja's "Single serving Recipes" event.Thanks ladies, enjoy! :)Who doesn't like Batata Vada or Alugedde bonda as we call it in Kannada? Here is my quick version I made just for this event. No measurement required for the dishes we send to this event and it

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-89269432721513582482009-03-23T07:25:00.008-04:002009-03-23T13:33:47.326-04:00

My Japanese wooden Rice Mold, goes to Jugalbadi's ever popular visual candy event "CLICK-WOOD".Pasta with roasted Bell pepper, Artichoke hearts and Tomato, goes to Soma of "ecurry" who is guest hosting "Hay Hay, it's Donna's day #26" event. Roma has chosen Donna Hay's this recipe for us to try. This event's original host is Bron Marshall.Mac and cheese with Italian sausage, goes to Srivalli of "

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com69tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-12813184641580755252009-02-27T07:35:00.004-05:002009-03-09T17:49:24.220-04:00

My Jamaican festival bread goes to Meeta of "What's for lunch, honey" blog for her "Monthly Mingle" event. She has chosen "Caribbean cooking" as a theme for this month. Thanks for hosting, Meeta! :)(A quick note to all event hosts before I start:I will be taking a short break from cooking for events at "Aroma" blog probably until the last week of March or so, really need some time to read few

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com94tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-22888109185443519162009-02-23T07:36:00.004-05:002009-02-24T12:41:41.227-05:00

Sour cream and Potato bread is my contribution to "Bread Baking Day #17" event which is started by Zorra of "kochtopf". For the month of February, Lien of "notitievanlien" blog is guest hosting this event, with her choice of "Bread and Potato" for us.Thanks to both of you, enjoy hosting and I can't wait to see the round up and salivate at all the Potato filled Breads!! :)Bread made with tangy

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com75tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-1614694862782986282009-02-20T08:12:00.014-05:002009-03-01T16:16:28.671-05:00

ULTRA Grind:This wet grinder post has nothing to do with any event at all, unless there is a gadget event is going on! :DSome of my readers wanted to know how I liked it and whether it works as it promises. So I thought I would try grinding something first and then post some pics about it. I made idli batter with this, came out so soft and fluffy, I regret waiting all these yrs to buy one! Only

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com83tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-36592897078137812302009-02-16T07:47:00.005-05:002009-02-18T08:34:12.132-05:00

Siri of "Siri's corner" is guest hosting "Recipes for rest of us-Dinner" event, which is started by Ramki. My Aloo Biryani with Cucumber Raita goes to Siri.Rachana of "The Gourmet Launchpad" blog is asking for "A Heathy Bite" for her healthy and tasty party appetizers event. I am sending her my healthy and tangy "Chole-Dill Chaat".Chitra amma of "Chitra amma's kitchen" is hosting a cute event to

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-61780940615548655302009-02-13T07:52:00.001-05:002009-02-13T07:57:39.900-05:00

Grilled Grapefruit-Zucchini salad is my entry to "Fresh produce of the month", an event is started by Marta of "Italian in US" blog and Simona of "Briciole" is guest hosting this month with a theme of "Citrus fruits except Oranges and Lemons".I am also sending this Italian Vegan grilled Zucchini salad to Vaishali of "Earth Vegan" blog who is hosting a event this month called "It's a Vegan

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-86927097384713408522009-02-09T10:01:00.003-05:002009-02-09T10:47:59.879-05:00

Vegetable Gratin, topped with savory breadcrumbs, dripping with delicious Bechamel sauce and Parmesan cheese is my contribution to Bee of Jugalbandi's "CLICK-The photo event-Cheese/Tofu" event this month. Thanks Jugs!Well..I am supposed to say something about the photo I am posting here for the event. All I can say is, Bee threatened me that she would break all North Carolina Panthers' legs so

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com70tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-10672286070890656762009-02-06T07:23:00.002-05:002009-02-09T08:11:25.108-05:00

My Panchratani Palak dal and raw Jackfruit-Chana Ghashi, both go to Susan of "the well seasoned cook" blog who is hosting a wonderful, protein packed event called "My Legume love affair-8th helping". My raw Jackfruit-Chana Ghashi goes to Lakshmi G of Taste of Mysore" blog who is guest hosting "AFAM-Jackfruit" event this month, which is originally launched by Maheswari.Thanks to all of you for

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-34349933938315835482009-02-03T07:33:00.004-05:002009-02-05T11:09:52.372-05:00

My Carrot cake flavored with Orange juice, Fennel seeds and Walnuts goes to Ivy of "Kopiaste" blog who is guest hosting the event "Think Spice..Think..Twice", which is started by Sunita of "Sunita's World". Ivy has given 2 choices to us this month; Mastic Gum and Fennel, I have chosen the aromatic Fennel seeds in my cake.Orange flavored Carrot cake also goes to Aparna of "My diverse Kitchen" blog

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com70tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-74162603156085679042009-01-30T07:52:00.001-05:002009-01-30T07:53:59.660-05:00

My healthy and low fat Caribbean Chicken Fricassee goes to Meeta's "Monthly Mingle" event. Michelle of "What's cooking?" is guest hosting MM event this month with a theme of "Healthy family dinners". Thanks to both of you, enjoy my slightly spicy, healthy and tasty Fricassee! :))Here is a tasty and healthy fricassee of chicken with typical Caribbean flavors added like Allspice, Thyme, and not

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-49770667980127570292009-01-26T07:56:00.005-05:002009-01-28T13:36:55.595-05:00

No-bake creamy cookies go to Priyanka of "Asan Khana" blog who is asking us to "Cook and Create with Luv for Luv" for Valentine's day with this event. Made a heart with full of sweet sugar for you, enjoy!Happy Valentine's day in advance to all you! :))Super fast Microwave Brownies go to Srilekha of "Me and my kitchen" blog, whose theme for this month is "EFM-Microwave dishes". Here are my yummy

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com57tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-67147182667572129422009-01-23T08:14:00.007-05:002009-01-24T09:24:07.795-05:00

Hot and spicy Jalapeno Bajjis goes to Pallavi of "All things yummy" blog's event "Sunday snacks-Hot and spicy" . Bonus Onion Pakoras go to her too!A versatile Saarina pudi/Sambhar powder taken from my mom's recipe book goes to Smitha of "Kadumanga" blog's event "Colors of taste-Sambhar, Rasam Powders". I can't wait for this 'Powders' round up, just think of so many masala powders in one

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-40758477219323907672009-01-19T08:21:00.002-05:002009-01-23T16:13:00.349-05:00

Easy Oatmeal Rava dosa goes to EC of "Simple Indian Food" blog who guest hosting "MBP-Easy breakfast" event this month, which is started by Coffee of "The spice Cafe". I chose this dish from Vibaas of "Delectable Vegetarian recipes" blog.Roasted coconut, onion and chana dal chutney goes to Ramya of "Mane Adige" blog, who just launched an event called "Chutney/Dip Mania". Microwaved Paneer dish

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-74046837650618536622009-01-16T08:06:00.021-05:002009-01-29T11:50:18.778-05:00

Spicy Thai salad is my contribution to "A.W.E.D.-Thailand" (vegetarian) event which is hosted by DK of "Culinary Bazaar". Thanks for hosting, dear Ms. DK! :))As DK and I were talking about weight, gaining and losing and all that beautiful things (Mine mostly! :D) last week, I thought I will make a light and spicy dish rather than usual Thai curries specially for DK for her event and went on to

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-91429687456472572122009-01-12T07:54:00.007-05:002009-01-14T11:04:31.450-05:00

Alrighty! Here is my favorite winter snack "Urad dal masala vada with spicy dal dip" , which goes to all these events. If anybody (event hosts I mean) do not want it, let me know!! :D I am sending this to Srivalli of "cooking4allseasons", who is guest hosting the event "My Legume love affair-7th helping" , which is started by Susan of "Well seasoned cook". This is also my second entry for

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com57tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-3707882326740050022009-01-09T11:04:00.012-05:002009-01-11T10:24:27.778-05:00

Spinach and Feta cheese bread is my contribution to "Bread Baking day #16" which is being hosted by Temperance of "High on the Hog" blog, with a theme of Bread with cheese. Thanks for hosting the first bread event for 2009, Temperance and my thanks to Zorra for starting this event. I am sure you all will enjoy this event as much as I did baking this bread! :))When my kitchen was being remodeled

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-81559792963309504162008-06-23T08:10:00.013-04:002010-02-01T08:17:32.683-05:00

Susan of "The well-seasoned cook" is hosting a "Pancakes Parade" event this time. Pancakes? We do have thousands of those in India, don't we? I thought why not try a new pancake I have not tried before. So here it is, a Ethiopian Injera with two side dishes and salad! Enjoy Susan, thanks for hosting!:)A little note: This is my last post at "Aroma" blog for events this month until the end of

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com171tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-69393799358401403362008-06-20T08:23:00.009-04:002008-12-09T22:08:48.329-05:00

I am bringing a sweet and super easy dessert "Mango-Cream JELL-O" for Meeta from "What's for lunch honey" blog's "Monthly Mingle" with the theme of " Mango Mania " this month. I thought I wouldn't be able to make anything for MM this month since I am getting ready for a Summer blog break but squeezed in one more post anyway. Who can resist Mangoes! Hope you like it Meeta, great choice of

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-35403507276852825132008-06-16T09:18:00.002-04:002008-12-09T22:08:48.352-05:00

A nutritious and a quick breakfast of Baja Kichuri is my contribution to Raaga of "The singing chef" blog who is hosting WBB this month with a theme of "Express Breakfasts". "Weekend Breakfast blogging" event is the brain child of Nandita from "Saffron Trail". Thank you for hosting Raaga, hope you like this dish! :)Kichuri also fits for "Mixed rice", EC's event. You can take this too if you like

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-33690566901279845972008-06-13T07:15:00.006-04:002008-12-09T22:08:48.552-05:00

Coconut and Pineapple Burfi is my contribution to "A Fruit A Month", an event which is started by Maheswari of "Beyond the Usual" blog. Suganya from "Tasty Palettes" is guest hosting this month for AFAM and her fruit of choice is "Coconut". Thanks for hosting Suganya, great choice!:)Coconut:A very commonly used and most beloved fruit of every south Indian household is the treasured Coconut. Like

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com74tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-14434791768637145282008-06-09T10:17:00.003-04:002008-12-09T22:08:48.593-05:00

Ridge Gourd Kootu goes to Sig of "Live to Eat" blog , who is guest hosting JFI event this month. Sig has chosen a tangy fruit "Tamarind" as her choice for JFI, widely used in dishes everyday in most south Indian dishes. JFI event is created by Indira of Mahanandi. Thanks for choosing Tamarind Sig!:)Tamarind:Tamarind is native to tropical Africa and grows wild throughout the Sudan. It was

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com72tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-35878238656254460922008-06-06T08:44:00.005-04:002008-12-09T22:08:48.737-05:00

Siri of "Siri's corner" is hosting a new event with a ever popular and well loved ingredient "YOGURT" this month. We,as Indians, LOVE yogurt and use it almost everyday in India or wherever we are in the World and however we can use in the dishes. Here is my Dahi Moong, a simple and delicious side dish. Enjoy Siri!:))Yogurt:Yogurt is nutritious which is available year-round and researchers have

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-47208102895548408092008-06-02T08:12:00.004-04:002008-12-09T22:08:48.758-05:00

I am Clicking a Yellow Fresh Turmeric for a very special fund raising edition of "Yellow for Briana" today for my entry to Jai and Bee of "Jugalbandi" blog this month. Thank you to all the judges and Bee for organizing and hosting this event!In Jugalbandi's own words "Yellow signifies hope and enlightenment. Though the work of the LiveStrong Foundation, color Yellow has also come to signify the

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com73tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-48940109694801105162008-05-30T08:06:00.004-04:002008-12-09T22:08:48.812-05:00

Dabeli and Dabeli Masala are my entries to MBP, which is guest hosted by Supriya of "Monsoon spice" this month with a theme of "Street Food". Coffee of "The Spice Cafe" blog is the founder and creator of "Monthly blog patroling". Idea of this event is to patrol the blogs for dishes which suits the monthly theme and cook from other blogs to appreciate their recipes. Thanks Supriya and Coffee,

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com76tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-76459806591826121402008-05-23T08:22:00.004-04:002009-02-02T17:45:47.878-05:00

I will be linking my Gobi Aloo Tamatar Masala to "fortune Cooking" event going at Nithu and Shriya's "Spicy Tasty" blog. We are supposed to choose one Zodiac sign and cook with veggies it's compatible with. I chose "Cancer sign with Cauliflower" for this, enjoy hosting girls!:)Sangeeth from "Art of cooking Indian food" blog has launched a new event called "Eat Healthy..Fiber Rich", and asks us

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com71tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-46662795674386451002008-05-19T14:24:00.009-04:002009-01-11T11:54:13.338-05:00

I made a simple and delicious Steamed Asparagus flavored with Chilli-Garlic butter for Marta from "An Italian in the US" blog for her "Fresh Produce of the Month" event. She has chosen "Asparagus" as her choice this month. Enjoy Marta, hope you like my simple side dish!:)Since it's a steamed dish in the Microwave, I am also sending this to Srivalli from "Cooking 4 all seasons" blog's "Microwave

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-26612931348519096952008-05-16T08:54:00.006-04:002009-04-17T16:02:53.976-04:00

Clicking Matki beans today for my entry to "Click-Beans and Lentils" which JaiBee of "Jugalbandi" blog are hosting this month. Thank you Jugs and all the judges too!:)About Matki beans:These cute beans might be the smallest of all beans as far as I know! Soaked and cooked Matki beans are usually used in Maharashtrian Usal to make a spicy dish called Misal. I love the taste and loved to eat Misal

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com68tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-51204865528054144942008-05-12T08:41:00.003-04:002008-12-09T22:08:48.999-05:00

My Dosti Roti stuffed with spicy Dill leaves and Chana dal goes to "Roti Mela" and to host Srivalli from "cooking for all 4 seasons", who got such a grand response to her Dosa mela, she has come up with Roti mela now! :DHere is one from me Sri, thought really hard to come up with this one , enjoy! I can't wait for round up!:))Roti:Roti, in general is a traditional Indian flat bread, eaten with

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-69121045304903252492008-05-05T07:56:00.008-04:002008-12-09T22:08:49.044-05:00

Leafy Paratha roti/Oil roti is my contribution to "Tried and Tasted", a new event which is launched by Zlamushka from "Zlamushka's spicy kitchen" blog. This month we are scouting Cynthia of Tastes Like Home blog looking for her recipes. Thanks for hosting Z, it was fun cooking these rotis from her blog. Thanks to you too Cynthia, great recipe! :)Tried and Tasted is an event which is just

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com67tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-35510641023309615272008-04-30T07:05:00.005-04:002009-01-30T07:51:16.309-05:00

Pear Tomatoes in all it's natural glory is my entry to "Click-Au Naturel" which Jai and Bee of "Jugalbandi" blog are hosting this month. Thanks to you both and all the judges too!:)First, let me say that it feels great to be back after 5 weeks' long hiatus. I still have lots of work to do, so I will be blogging and visiting you all just 3 days a week from now on (Mon., Wed., Fri.) and will be

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-18429382215347106592008-03-19T07:36:00.010-04:002008-12-09T22:08:49.102-05:00

Susan from "wild yeast blog" is hosting this month's "Baking bread day #8" with a beautiful theme of "celebration breads". I am sending her a fragrant Greek Easter Bread/Tsoureki Paschalino to celebrate Easter. Thanks for hosting Susan!:)Bread baking day event is started by Zorra, who is also celebrating her birthday this month."I wish you a very happy birthday Zorra, celebrate and have fun!!"

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com97tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-11722586750948920052008-03-17T07:46:00.032-04:002009-01-26T16:11:48.509-05:00

My Dosa galore post goes to "Dosa Mela" and to Srivalli from "cooking for all 4 seasons", who calls herself a "dosa freak" and is calling all of us to send her loads of dosas!!:DI added two more new dosas to your list Sri. Enjoy them all to your heart's content my friend! Hahaha!Rave dose, restaurant style!!I accidentally found this recipe or the way of making restaurant style Rava dosa while I

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com90tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-90780372765413745592008-03-13T08:42:00.011-04:002008-12-09T22:08:49.223-05:00

Latha N from "The YUM blog" started the "Arusuvai Friendship Chain" in India and Latha from "Masala Magic" continued the Arusuvai friendship chain in USA. Mandira from "Ahaar" passed on the friendship chain to me. It was very nice to receive a "Arusuvai Surprise" from her. Thank you for thinking of me Mandira, I welcome and cherish your friendship as always!:)Arusuvai:Arusuvai, as Latha N says

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com71tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-5708181605354548772008-03-10T07:21:00.005-04:002010-01-26T10:18:17.190-05:00

Turkish Ibrik is my "Show us your Metal" entry to Jai and Bee of "Jugalbandi" blog's "Click" event with the theme of "Metal" this February. My thanks to all the judges this month and JaiBee too!:)About Ibrik:Ibrik is long handled Turkish coffee pot which is traditionally used to brew coffee in Turkey. It was originally used to make coffee on hot desert sand but can be used on stove top too. It

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com72tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-11973522587658530772008-03-04T08:10:00.003-05:002008-12-09T22:08:59.450-05:00

Pear-Black beans Salsa is my contribution to "A Fruit A Month", which is started by Maheswari of "Beyond the Usual" blog. Raaga from "The singing Chef" is guest hosting this month for AFAM and her fruit of choice is "Pears". Thanks for hosting Raaga!:)Pears: The English word pear is probably from Common West Germanic pera, it belongs to Apple family. Pears have been cultivated in China for

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com73tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-3366324037822936002008-02-27T07:14:00.005-05:002008-12-09T22:09:00.305-05:00

Coffee from "The spice cafe" blog's "Monthly Blog Patrolling" event has been rejuvenated which is a great news for us bloggers. It is fun to patrol the blogs and make something delicious from the other blogs. Sig from "Live to eat" has opted to continue this event and has chosen "Mixed Drinks". Pooja's Pineapple Lemonade is my choice, enjoy and thanks for hosting Sig!:))I wanted to make one of

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-42660019112632037802008-02-23T17:04:00.003-05:002008-12-09T22:09:01.192-05:00

Veg Nuggets and Cheese steak fries are my entry to Vanamala from "My Kitchen World" blog's event called "Kid's food" this month. Hope you like these Mala, enjoy!:)If you have kids at home, you know how fussy they can be about food and how we parents struggle everyday to feed them the right kind!! As parents, it's our responsibility to make sure they get all the nutrients to help them grow and be

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-17594702581716000912008-02-18T09:14:00.007-05:002008-12-09T22:09:03.534-05:00

Potato, Apple, Arugula soup is my contribution to Lisa from "Food and Spice" for her "No croutons required" event. For this month's theme, she asks us to cook a "vegetarian soup" which makes even carnivorous diners drool! Hope they all drool over this yummy soup!! Thanks for hosting Lisa!:))About "Soup":According to the dictionary, "Soup is a liquid food prepared from meat, fish, or vegetable

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-3815877282011723012008-02-12T07:40:00.000-05:002008-12-09T22:09:04.173-05:00

Nutritious Thalipeeth is my contribution to Suganya from "Tasty Palettes", who is hosting WBB this month with "Healthy Eats" theme. "Weekend Breakfast blogging" event is the baby of Nandita from "Saffron Trail". Thank you for hosting Suganya!:)Thalipeeth:Thalipeeth means "hand patted" as far as I know since it is hand patted directly on the Tawa/griddle, is a kadak roti ( crisp flatbread) and a

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-63996488190926231282008-02-05T07:47:00.001-05:002008-12-09T22:09:04.655-05:00

Kari Ikan, a Malaysian Fish curry subtlely flavored with Star Anise, is my contribution to Sunita from "Sunita's World" blog's "Think Spice..Think.." event. This month's spice is "Star Anise". Thanks for hosting Sunita!:)I usually do not buy Fish at all. I know how healthful Fish oil is for us. So finally two week's ago, I decided to buy Cod fish and cook a few dishes with it. This is one of

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-83644515162099907532008-01-31T07:24:00.000-05:002008-12-09T22:09:05.539-05:00

Herb swirl bread is my "Show us your Flour" entry to Jai and Bee of "Jugalbandi" blog's "Click" event with the theme of "Flour" this February. My thanks all the judges and JaiBee!:)Herb Swirl Bread: Camera: Cannon PowerShot SD600 Digital ELPH****************************************************************************************************************************************** Kodubale, a

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com68tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-34950896142122212332008-01-28T07:37:00.000-05:002008-12-09T22:09:06.153-05:00

Hot Cocoa with cream and Cinnamon, my own liquid comfort is my entry to Jai and Bee of "Jugalbandi" blog's "Click" event with a theme of "Liquid Comfort" this month. Enjoy and thanks for hosting JaiBee!:)Hot Cocoa topped with Cream and Cinnamon:Camera: Sony Cybershot with 8.1 mega pixels in Macro mode.**********************************************************************************************

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-4395531007988314632008-01-23T08:22:00.002-05:002009-04-11T11:31:16.126-04:00

Mansi from "Fun and Food" blog has asked us to make some snacks, drinks for the all the games that are going on here these days. This event is called "Game Night Party" and I am bringing my favorite crunchy and delicious "Southern Hush Puppies". Thanks Mansi, enjoy!:)About Hush Puppies:These traditional southern Hush puppies, also called "corn dodgers", are made of mixing plain flour and corn

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com57tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-22225570732861813772008-01-18T08:18:00.000-05:002008-12-09T22:09:07.086-05:00

Pooja from "Creative Pooja" blog has re-started her "Vegetable of the week" event, coming back to blogging after a long break. Since India's Republic Day is on the January 26th, she has chosen the theme of "Orange, White and Green", which are the colors of Indian flag, to cook and display. Green Broccoli and Orange Cheddar cheese in white cream sauce is my contribution to this event. Thanks

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-55531064016529984562008-01-12T10:08:00.000-05:002008-12-09T22:09:08.110-05:00

While I was taking a break this week, Aroma completed one full year of blogging on the 12th January, 2008!! Hurray!! I am enjoying cooking for events at Aroma, it has been a pleasure so far. My heartfelt thanks to all of you who comment and support me here! Hope you will continue to do that! :))Weekend Breakfast blogging aka WBB is the brain child of Nandita of "Saffron trail" and this month it's

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-36069712090880411432008-01-07T07:29:00.002-05:002008-12-09T22:09:09.079-05:00

Microwaved Plate Idlis are my entry to "Easy cooking with Microwave" which is hosted by Srivalli of "Cooking 4 all seasons" with a theme of "Tiffins" this month. Thanks Sri!:)I am sending Butternut Squash Stir-fry to Marta from "an Italian in the US" blog for her "Fresh produce of the Month" event. She has chosen "Squash" this month. Thanks Marta, enjoy!:)Idlis are the quintessential breakfast or

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com79tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-24769659611387706932007-12-31T12:26:00.000-05:002008-12-09T22:09:09.629-05:00

This is my last post in 2007 at Aroma!! YAY!! Happy new year to all of you. See you in 2008!:)Latha N of "The YUM blog" is hosting this month's "A Fruit A Month" with a theme of cooking with "Dry fruits". AFAM is started by Maheswari of "Beyond the usual" blog and Mango-Coconut Kheer is my entry for this event.. Thanks for hosting Latha!:))Dried Mango slices from Philippines:Mangoes retain a

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-57418230436165197222007-12-22T09:59:00.000-05:002008-12-09T22:09:10.424-05:00

Cinnamon-Nutmeg flavored Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi is my contribution to Sunita from "Sunita's World" blog's "Think Spice..Think.." event.This month's spice is "Cinnamon". Thanks for hosting Sunita!:)Cinnamon bark: These are two kinds of Cinnamon, curly one on the left has sweet aroma used in desserts and another flat kind is Cassia bark has spicy flavor used in most Asian cuisine.To read

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-41411074946172743052007-12-19T07:16:00.000-05:002008-12-09T22:09:11.140-05:00

Hurray!! This is my 100th post here at Aroma which I started on January 2006 just to cook and post for events! It reached 100th post a tad bit faster that Foodies Hope which took exactly a whole year to reach that century! It has been a wonderful journey so far and will plan to keep it up in 2008 as well.My thanks to all my readers/friends who come here to comment and to LOT of readers who don't

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-23939684871289119142007-11-26T08:50:00.001-05:002009-04-23T15:06:36.070-04:00

Rice and spice and Brownie jar mix are my contributions to "A spoonful of Christmas" event organized by Zlamushka of "Spicy Kitchen". Thanks for hosting Zlamushka. Enjoy all the goodies coming your way. Merry Christmas to you in advance!:))When I read about this event at Z's, I got curious as to what I can come with for a spoonful of Christmas! Although we personally don't celebrate Christmas at

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com88tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-1457632941751851002007-11-20T08:13:00.000-05:002008-12-09T22:09:13.317-05:00

A new event called "Grindless Gravies" been launched by sra of "When my soup came alive!" blog. This is all about making thick gravies without grinding any spices or masala but with a bit of elbow grease, you can chop and pound the spices to make gravies instead. Thanks for making me (temporarily) give up my beloved grinder sra!;DI throughly enjoyed making gravies without using the blender and

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-18267862504004510402007-11-17T10:12:00.000-05:002008-12-09T22:09:13.838-05:00

Nags of "For the cook in me" blog is hosting the monthly event of "Weekend Breakfast Blogging #17" this Nov, which is the brainchild of Nandita of "Saffron trail". This month's theme is "Corn flakes". Orange and Corn Flakes Muffin is my entry to this event.Thanks for hosting Nags!:)History of Corn Flakes:"The history of corn flakes goes back to the late 19th century, when a group of

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-16172201340905016252007-11-13T14:42:00.000-05:002008-12-09T22:09:14.591-05:00

Date and Oatmeal Crumble bars is my contribution to "A Fruit A Month", which is the brainchild of Maheswari of "Beyond the Usual"blog. Chandrika of "akshayapatra" is guest hosting this month for AFAM and her fruit of choice is "Dates". Thanks for hosting Chandrika!:) About Dates:"Dates, as fruits have been a staple food of the Middle East for thousands of years. They are believed to have

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-88746241615666452182007-11-10T09:01:00.000-05:002008-12-09T22:09:15.831-05:00

Suganya of "Tasty Palettes" has asked us to contribute to a one-time event "Vegan Ventures" to celebrate Vegan month of November by sending her any Vegan recipes.November 1st is declared as a "World Vegan Day" to make people aware of Veganism and it's health benefits.A delicious and simple Vegan vegetable stir-fry is my entry. Enjoy and thanks for hosting Suganya!:) This is how "The British

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-61211373194471566212007-11-05T08:46:00.000-05:002008-12-09T22:09:18.469-05:00

Gingery Banarasi Aloo is my contribution to Sunita from "Sunita's World" blog's "Think Spice..Think.." event.This month's spice is "Ginger". To learn more about ginger click here and my other dish for JFI I made last year, "Ginger Rissoles" is here! Thanks for hosting Sunita!:)Banaras:Banaras or Benares, is one of the ancient cities of India. They have their own unique flavorful side dishes

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com85tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-50968633714758597472007-10-28T09:46:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:19.041-05:00

Walnut Pesto Fettuccine is my entry to Bee of "Jugalbandi"'s event "Click!". We are the clicking all kinds of "Noodles" this November. Thanks Bee!:))And I clicked.....Walnut Pesto Fettuccine sprinkled with grated Parmesan and garnished with a sprig of Fennel!I made this quick Pasta for lunch on Saturday! Then I saw Bee's announcement of "Noodles" for this month! What a coincidence! Here it is!!

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com77tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-3904863157048191812007-10-26T09:13:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:19.563-05:00

Masala (Spiced) Potato Bread is my entry to "Bread Baking Day #04", an event started by Zorra of "kochtopf". This month's host is Manuela from "Baking History" with a theme of Bread and Spices. Thanks for hosting manuela!:)About this bread:Ever since I baked sweet molasses Buns, I was craving for some spicy bread to bake. When I saw baking history's event at Zorra's, I knew this spicy bread

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com82tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-49563850818441561742007-10-22T12:15:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:19.971-05:00

Kanchana of "Married to a Desi" is hosting WBB #16 this month, a event originally launched by Nandita of "Saffron Trail". Weekend Breakfast Blogging is all about cooking breakfasts with a theme.This month is dedicated to Omelet (in US) or Omelette (for the rest of the World!:D). Thanks for hosting Kanchana!:))Hashbrown Omelet is my contribution to this event. What's so special about this Omelet?

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com66tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-14412690138418475232007-10-19T08:38:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:20.302-05:00

Well.. here are 4 MeMes in one post! I have been tagged to two of these a month ago and others recently. Thought it's about time I did these!! These are just my thoughts, feelings and opinions, nothing personal about anyone or anything. Enjoy!:))WHAT'S IN YOUR FRIDGE?Whenever I saw the "What's in your fridge" MeMes in other blogs, I always kept my fingers crossed that I won't be tagged for this!

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com66tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-40690469339528270832007-10-15T08:35:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:20.829-05:00

A delicious cake with Peach and coconut, is my contribution "a fruit a month aka AFAM" which is launched by Maheswari of "Beyond the usual" blog. This month's guest is our dear Mansi from "Fun and Food" blog and her choice of fruit is "Peach". Thanks for hosting Mansi!:))Original recipe for this Baltimore Peach cake is from The Urbanite Magazine's food section and then I found a blog who

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com61tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-54373932772477855342007-10-11T09:09:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:21.488-05:00

Herb Swirl Bread, is my contribution to "World Day of Bread-2007" which will be held on October 16th this year and this event is organized by Zorra of "kochtopf" blog. Thank you for hosting Zorra!:))Update: here is the round up! Bread; according to www.answers.com:bread (brĕd) pronunciation..noun 1. A staple food made from flour or meal mixed with other dry and liquid ingredients, usually

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com82tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-17168158022278782812007-10-08T09:15:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:23.130-05:00

Saffron infused sweet and savory Butternut Squash Patties are my contribution to Sunita from "Sunita's World" blog's "Think Spice..Think.." event.This month's spice is "Saffron", thanks for hosting Sunita!:)This is how Saffron looks in it's natural form: Photo from Wikipedia.Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of saffron crocus (Crocus sativus).Saffron, has been always the world's most

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com83tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-27352238652609943512007-10-02T09:21:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:23.943-05:00

Spooky Eggpressions are my little fun entry to Bee of "Jugalbandi"'s brand new event called "Click". we are the clicking the "Eggs" this October. Thanks Bee!:))Why? What? Where?When Bee chose Eggs as the subject for this month's "Click", I immediately thought of making these Eggpressions. Of course, my kids gobbled these up sprinkled with salt and pepper and some eggs were added to dal too after

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com78tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-57846227761330907602007-09-18T09:34:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:24.923-05:00

Coconut Buns and stuffed Aloo Parathas are my entries to Coffee of "The Spice Cafe" blog. Her event is "Monthly blog patroling" for "Bread" this month.Thanks Coffee!:)My first bread for MBP:Ever since I saw these Coconut Buns at Pushpa's blog last year, my kids wanted to have these but then I forgot to bake them until Coffee said "bread" this month!!:DI would say if you want any baked goods,you

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com84tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-55467896527940731142007-09-14T10:31:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:26.070-05:00

Grapes and Tapioca pudding served on pastry, is my contribution "A fruit a month aka AFAM" which is started by Maheswari of "Beyond the usual" blog.This month's guest host is our sweet "Swapna from "Swad of India" blog with her choice of fruit "Grapes".Thanks for hosting Swapna!:)) This is also my contribution to Marta of "An Italian in the US" blog. Her event is "Fresh produce of the Month"

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-78501478155676863002007-09-11T09:16:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:27.819-05:00

Egg Kottu Paratha flavored with Mustard seeds and Mustard powder along with other spices is my contribution to Sunita from "Sunita's World" blog's "Think Spice..Think.." event.This month's spice is "Mustard seeds", thanks for hosting Sunita!:)Mustardy Egg Kottu Paratha!:)Kottu Paratha is a south Indian dish, also very popular in Sri Lanka as street cart snack, similar to Pasta Marinara but using

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com70tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-78074669294182657112007-09-07T10:41:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:28.355-05:00

Nandita of "Saffron trail" blog is hosting the monthly event "Weekend Breakfast Blogging #15" this Sept. This month's theme is "cooking with Leftovers".Tomato Chitranna, a ever popular breakfast for all Kannadigas or should I say for most South Indians, made with leftover rice (or freshly cooked rice too) is my entry to this event.Thanks for hosting Nandita!:) Chitra anna in Kannada literally

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-36380891296804052912007-09-05T14:59:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:29.236-05:00

Here is my own first hand experience of going through the LASIK Custom Wavefront surgery! Lot of you wanted to know the details so you can make your own decisions to go thru' this surgery as well. I must say here that what I write here is just my experience, with photos I found on the internet and some links to great websites to further read about LASIK. LASIK procedures must be done by a

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com92tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-34828027698469522342007-08-29T09:15:00.001-04:002008-12-09T22:09:30.183-05:00

Seedai, a savory snack is my contribution to Latha N, my favorite girl from the really yummy "The YUM blog"! She is requesting Janmashtami festival food items from us for the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami that is Lord Krishna's birthday! Thanks for hosting Latha!:))As the story goes:Krishna Janmashtami is the celebration of the birth of Lord Shri Krishna, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu,

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-41191062160783565542007-08-27T09:05:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:32.188-05:00

Tomato, Fennel with Walnut Pesto Rigatoni is my contribution to Marta from "An Italian in US" blog's event called "Fresh produce of the month". She selects a produce every month to get creative with it and this month it is "Tomato!". What a great produce to select for this year's HOT Summer,atleast here in the South! Thanks for hosting Marta!:)Well.. as I said, it is HOT here in NC and you know

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-59482885265106796102007-08-23T09:11:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:33.349-05:00

I am making a delicious and refreshing cold non-alcoholic cocktail called Carib Cream for Meeta from "What's for lunch honey" blog's Monthly Mingle with the theme of "Liquid Dreams" this month. Thanks for choosing a much needed Summer theme Meeta! We are burning up in the heat wave here in NC!:)I have an old Cocktail book ,the only one I own,which I bought in England. It has many many

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com68tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-82249194191532187162007-08-20T09:39:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:35.286-05:00

WBB #14 which is started by Nandita's "Saffron Trail" and being hosted in August by Glenna from "A Fridge full of food" blog.This month's theme is "Ethnic Breakfast with a twist".Thanks for hosting Glenna!:)There is a new twist in this month's WBB!! We are supposed to make something other than what we eat normally, to cook some other country's breakfast other than where we are from! That sounds

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-42192877570582064582007-08-16T09:38:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:36.601-05:00

Anita from "A Mad Tea Party" blog posted her own Poori-bhaji combo last week and wrote this about it. She asked us to make our own style Poori-Bhaji for a Poori bhaji party, write about our own memories etc and make a post for a quick round up. I thought okay then,why not!! I am not scared of frying in HOT Summer!!;D (Oh before I forget, I have to tell you I almost had a heat stroke frying on the

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-91016827946640427212007-08-13T09:37:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:39.466-05:00

Bread pudding with Lychees, is my contribution "A fruit a month aka AFAM" which is started by Maheswari of "Beyond the usual" blog.This month's guest is our own pretty girl Sig from "Live to eat" blog with her choice of fruit "Lychee".Thanks for hosting Sig!:))About Lychees: The Lychee,also called Litchi, is a tropical fruit tree native to southern China. It is also found south to Indonesia and

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-36738046472313319912007-08-09T09:42:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:40.509-05:00

Achari Aloo Wadi made with Cumin seeds and cumin powder is my contribution to Sunita from "Sunita's World" blog's brand new "Think Spice" event.This month's spice is "Cumin", thanks for hosting Sunita, great theme!:)About Cumin seeds:English cumin comes from Latin cuminum, which was borrowed from Greek kyminon.In Sanskrit, many late names of cumin appear related to a verbal root jri [जॄ]

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-52636531939740190332007-08-06T09:24:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:43.706-05:00

Shaheen of "Malluspice" blog has just launched a brand new monthly event called "Express Cooking Event". She asks us bloggers to come up with a nutritious and quick meal under 30 mins which would help us all at the end of a tiring day.Sounds good to me! Here is mine, a Jhatpat Frittata with a salad!Thanks for the idea Shaheen!:)Jhatpat Frittata?!Yes, it is!! For non-Indians,Jhatpat in Hindi

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-79789683720019272092007-08-02T11:35:00.002-04:002009-06-12T08:55:58.900-04:00

Kashmiri Yakhni, flavored with aromatic Fennel seeds and Cardamom, is my contribution for WHB which is started by Kalyn from "Kalyn's Kitchen" blog. This week "Weekend Herb Blogging" is hosted by Kalyn herself.My choice of spice this week for WHB is fragrant Fennel seeds and powder.Thanks for hosting Kalyn!:)Fennel Seeds:Fennel Seed is the oval, greenish brown dried seeds of Foeniculum vulgare

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com70tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-33721396103412364902007-07-30T09:19:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:47.050-05:00

Delicious Zucchini-Carrot Adais are my entry to Nupur from "One Hot Stove" blog's "A to Z Indian Vegetables" event.This week's letter is "Z", thanks for hosting Nupur!:)Zucchinis:Zucchini is European in origin,it was brought over by Italian immigrants, and probably got its start in California.The zucchini is low in calories, contains useful amounts of folate, Potassium and vitamin A.The zucchini

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-50960506110890431052007-07-24T09:46:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:48.311-05:00

Yellow Capsicum Gojju,is my contribution to Nupur from "One Hot Stove" blog's "A to Z Indian Vegetables" event.This week's letter is "Y", thanks for hosting Nupur!:)Gorgeous yellow and Orange Bell peppers! No, there are not homegrown!:) I wish I could grow in my backyard but they probably need special care I am sure.They are so beautiful to look at and sweeter than the regular green bell

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-60620458052449473632007-07-20T10:01:00.001-04:002009-01-23T07:47:39.753-05:00

I am making a delicious and refreshing Spanish soup called Gazpacho, which is made from fresh home grown Tomatoes from my own veggie patch for Meeta from "What's for lunch honey" blog's Monthly Mingle with the theme of "Earth food" this month. Thanks for choosing this wonderful theme Meeta!:)Earth Food:What's Earth Food? It is as simple as growing your own vegetables, WITHOUT using the

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-3209174659383984102007-07-17T09:21:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:50.072-05:00

Carrot Xacutti,is my contribution to Nupur from "One Hot Stove" blog's "A to Z Indian Vegetables" event.This week's letter is "X", thanks for hosting Nupur!:)Health benefits of Carrots: Carrots and Bugs bunny!! How can we forget the image we all can easily and quickly visualize and drilled into our brains as kids watching all those cartoons?!:DThe carrot can trace its ancestry back thousands of

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-61370127114176992642007-07-13T11:13:00.001-04:002009-03-29T07:33:46.593-04:00

Wadi Ambat,is my entry to Nupur from "One Hot Stove" blog's "A to Z Indian Vegetables" event.This week's letter is "W", thanks for hosting Nupur!:)Wadi Ambat:What's Ambat? It's a Konkani/South Canara dish from Karnataka. Ambat means sour(Tamarind or Kokum) coconut gravy and Wadis are just an additional ingredient I chose to add bcos it fits "W"!;D You can add any beans like sprouted green Moong

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-51003581855793315212007-07-10T09:22:00.002-04:002010-02-22T12:37:44.352-05:00

Spice powders are my contribution to Monthly Blog Patrolling, a brain child of sweet girl Coffee from 'The Spice Cafe' blog with a theme of "Preserve it" for this month.Thank you for hosting Coffee!:)Well...what have we here this time for monthly blog patrolling to preserve,did you ask?! I made two excellent spice powders to use in dishes but they both are as different as they can be in taste.One

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-47331582565124023782007-07-06T17:04:00.001-04:002009-03-21T10:27:21.853-04:00

Oatmeal Parathas are my contribution to Saffron Trail blog's Nandita for her "Weekend Breakfast blogging" event. This month's host WBB #13 is Madhuli from "My foodcourt" blog with a breakfast theme of Oats! Thank you for choosing a wonderful Oats for this event Madhuli!:)) Oats!! Oats!! and More Oats:) Oats are not only tastes delicious, it's good for your heart. Research conducted over the

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-44605603037624678152007-07-03T09:44:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:53.932-05:00

Watermelon Crumble and Watermelon Cooler are my entries to Maheshwari's "A fruit a month" event which is hosted by Bee from "Jugalbandi" blog this month with "Watermelon" as a fruit of choice. Thanks for hosting Bee!:)Watermelon: The watermelon fruit, loosely considered a type of melon are favorite summer fruit for most of us.David Livingstone,, an explorer of Africa, described watermelon as

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-78238135798672511042007-06-19T09:40:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:54.697-05:00

Vangi Bhaat is my offering for Nupur from 'One Hot Stove' blog's "A to Z Indian Vegetalbles" event. This week's letter is "V", thanks Nupur!:)) I am also sending this as one of my entries to Sangeeta from "Ghar Ka Khana" for JFI "Eggplants". Thanks Sangeeta!:))Vangi Bhaat:'Vangi' is Eggplant and 'Bhaat' means spiced rice.This time I made my favorite rice dish spiced with Eggplants sauteed in oil

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-64040162996873216392007-06-15T09:30:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:56.333-05:00

Uppittu with Salsa is my contribution to Nupur from 'one hot stove' blog's "A to Z Vegetables" event for the letter "U", thanks Nupur!Spicy Salsa Uppittu/Upma is also my second entry to Trupti from 'Spice who loved me' blog is hosting Weekend Breakfast Blogging this month.Thanks Trupti!:))Masala Uppittu!Here is a unique spicy masala breakfast Upptittu/Upma with the combination Semolina,Yellow

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-51371823832794202272007-06-10T18:28:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:57.403-05:00

Tex-Mex Corn Bread is my contribution to Sara's "Weekend cookbook challenge #17 ". This event is hosted by Ani from "Food chickie" blog this month with a theme to cook with "Cornmeal".Thanks for hosting Ani!:)A page out of my cookbook:I chose to bake my Tex-Mex Corn bread recipe from "Ultimate Bread" book written by Eric Treuille and Ursula Ferrigno.I found and bought this wonderful bread making

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-21335020967409058242007-06-07T11:04:00.001-04:002008-12-09T22:09:57.773-05:00

Tendli stir-fry/subzi ,an easy and quick side dish is my contribution to Nupur from 'One Hot Stove" blog's "A to Z Indian Vegetables"s event.This week's letter is "T ". Thanks you Nupur!:)Tendlis:There are many names for this vegetable.Some of them are Tendli,Tindora,Kovakka,Ivy gourd and Tondekai in Kannada etc.I don't usually get these in any regular US grocery stores but are available in

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-50973688527995358532007-06-04T15:24:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:09:59.059-05:00

Idli-Saagu is my contribution to Nandita from 'Saffron Trail' blog's event WBB #12. Trupti from 'The spice who loved me' blog is hosting Weekend Breakfast Blogging this month.Thanks for choosing "Spice it up" theme, Trupti!:))Saagu is a classic Karnataka breakfast side dish and very popular one at that for all Kannadigas.(Sia was asking me in the morning whether I have Poori-Saagu recipe as I was

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-57799921547016431462007-06-01T09:07:00.001-04:002010-06-10T09:27:15.838-04:00

Saag Bhaji,is my contribution to Nupur from "One Hot Stove" blog's "A to Z Indian Vegetables" event.This week's letter is "S", thanks for hosting Nupur!:)My second batch of homegrown Red Radishes:First batch of these beauties came very early in the Spring which I used for making Radish Kadhi and send it to Kalyn's WHB.They are so easy to grow,when I pluck one batch I throw some seeds

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-22964179101250167752007-05-29T09:22:00.001-04:002009-03-07T17:01:22.305-05:00

I am bringing a tangy low-fat dessert from Finland Strawberry-Yogurt pie to Meeta from "What's for lunch honey" blog's Monthly Mingle with the theme of " big birthday bang ". Happy birthday to you Meeta and I bet we are all going to have a great party!!;DStrawberry yogurt Pie, also called "Mustikkaiiras" in Finnish, is a very delicious, not so sweet and not so fatty pie you will love.After all

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-37838324973525207462007-05-25T09:35:00.004-04:002010-01-13T15:10:42.510-05:00

Radish Masala Parathas made of Wheat flour,spices and grated Radish,is my contribution to Nupur from 'One Hot Stove" blog's "A to Z Indian Vegetables"s event.This week's letter is "R", thanks for hosting Nupur!:)Well..the letters R, S ,T are easy to come up with some dishes for this event but I don't want to think about next few letters right now.Let me enjoy these three first!!Wouldn't you

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-16586574500220684592007-05-22T08:32:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:10:03.182-05:00

Blancmange and Mango-Coconut Burfi are my entries to Coffee from 'The Spice Cafe's "Monthly Blog Patrolling" with the theme "Something Sweet".Thanks for hosting Coffee!:)First dessert I selected for Coffee's blog patrol is Blancmange, from Chandrika of Akshayapatra's "Jaggery Blancmange" recipe, but skipped the Jaggery for sugar and added Saffron for color and flavor,topped with thinned Grape

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-46863383941503300172007-05-18T08:35:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:10:04.328-05:00

Qorma is my contribution to Nupur from "One Hot Stove" blog's "A to Z Indian Vegetables"'s event.This week's letter "Q" which is pretty tough to come up with a Indian veg,but I made it with a Qorma instead! Thanks for hosting Nupur:)Introducing Jicama:I know it's nothing to do with Indian vegetable but just wanted to try the new veg in Indian Qorma!:)) Jicama is a popular vegetable in Latin

Ashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-66636018723071765992007-05-14T10:06:00.000-04:002008-12-09T22:10:05.240-05:00

Fruity breakfast bread filled with Summer fruits is my entry to WBB #11 which was launched by Nandita from "Saffron Trail".This month's host is Padmaja from "Spicy Andhra" and the theme is "Summer Fruits".Thanks for hosting Padmaja.Well...I know it's not Summer for us yet and Spring is still cool!So what do you do with the Theme "Summer fruits"? I went to the store and bought a big can of

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