Do you wonder about time ?
Going to 1972 or 4077.
Think about meeting caveman or your future self …..
Time travel oh time travel
when will you be possible ?
I am waiting … and you all are waiting for Time Travel Too …..
By Aarav Mistry
By Aarav Mistry
Aarav Mistry
Whole lot of Vegan Protein In just one bowl !!!
Lately I have been asked many times that being a Vegetarian how you manage to get enough Protein ? I don’t know if I have been asked the question more often or that now I am more aware of our protein intake But I am always looking for more dishes with more protein. Continue reading
During the summer months your basil plant gives more leaves than you can consume …..and then comes the winter with no basil at all. Continue reading
Savory Semolina Pancakes (Utthapam) !!!
They are soft from inside and crispy from outside ….. and my go to recipe for Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner and everything in between.
I love to stay outside the house as much as possible. And my kids are always with me. Library, shopping (grocery,cloths,toys or just window shopping) , park …. I just need a reason to be outside. And with kids the most difficult part is to feed them healthy food which cooks fast.
So I started to make this pancakes when my son was around 1 year. They are so easy and quick and you don’t have to worry about going steal with this. Aarav didn’t had his first tooth until he turned 13 months. So for me the struggle was to add veggies in his diet which he would like and will be able to eat. This recipe is perfect for kids of any age. At 5 and half he still loves them and not mention little one is a fan too…..
Tips :
Prep Time : 10 Minutes ( 15-20 minutes for soaking)
Cook Time : 3-4 Minutes per Pancake
Ingredients :
1 Cup Semolina
1/4 Cup Plain Yogurt
2 Cups Water (add a little at a time)
1/2 Cup Shredded Carrot
1/2 Cup Diced Tomatoes
Salt to taste
Oil or Ghee for greasing the pan.
For Grown Ups : Ginger-garlic Paste , Green chili paste and Ground Black Pepper
In a large bowl Mix Semolina, Yogurt and water.
Let it sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.
Add veggies and salt 5 minutes prior to making pancakes.
Heat a large flat pan. Let it heat really good.
Put a few drops of oil on the pan and spread the batter with a ladle quickly .
Let it cook on on side for a minute or two.
Then turn it over and let cook for another 2 minutes. Give a little pressure with spatula to cook evenly.
And your Pancakes are ready !!!
If this is a snack time enjoy them with Coriander Chutney and Catch up or for a meal serve it with Sambhar and Coconut chutney (hopefully I will be able to give you recipe for all these).
Corn In Coconut Milk !!!
Corn is in the season so they must be in your refrigerator too !!! But for my family corn is always in the season and Coconut Milk is one of the few things husband really desires ….. So when I came across this recipe in a cookbook I knew this is going to be a family favorite. Continue reading
OK so we are back …. finally settled down and ready to share our roller coaster life with you all. It took me a little longer than I expected to come back here but no matter how hard I tried to make this move easy …. It is just lots and lots of work. Continue reading
I am so proud Of my cousin brother. And I am so happy for him too. When he was young he used to draw cartoons all over his room. But I came to know about his love for photography only last year when I visited India. He has a wonderful heart and each and every picture he takes is taken with that wonderful heart. Check this Online Exhibition for beautiful pictures, Poetry and music. Continue reading
We are seeds looking for the perfect soil to grow and thrive !!!
We are moving again. This time it also a cross country move from New York to Texas. I have got only 2 weeks to pack our life here. So we won’t be seen here for next month or two. Continue reading
A warm bowl of soup on a winter night (or day) !!!
Just reading this line gives me warmth. Who doesn’t like a bowl of soup on wintry nights ??? Continue reading