Whole-Wheat Focaccia Muffins

Picnic by the lakeside is what resulted in these Focaccia muffins. I have always made it with plain flour but this was my first trial with Whole-Wheat. Must say, very pleased with the results. With three kids in picnic, I was looking for a way to make the food scene less chaotic and making muffinsContinue reading “Whole-Wheat Focaccia Muffins”

Phirni

Phirni is my dad’s signature sweet dish.  He will jump at an excuse to make it. It works well for me since I don’t have to worry about dessert when we have unexpected guests 🙂 He has done his share of experiments ranging from the thickness of the grind rice…to the sweetness level…to the perfectContinue reading “Phirni”

Paneer Butter Masala – Low Cal!

When forced to eat vegetarian food while dining out, Paneer butter masala is my saviour. I relish the buttery flavour and velvety texture with a hot naan. I never dared to make this at home coz I knew I am not bold enough to get myself to put the amount of butter and cream requiredContinue reading “Paneer Butter Masala – Low Cal!”

Carrot Walnut Cake

My Mom in law was very proud of her carrot cake recipe, which she had got from a family friend. As per her it was a fool proof recipe. Boy did I prove her wrong! Not giving up, I gave it another shot and decided to move on from carrot cake. Kept my research onContinue reading “Carrot Walnut Cake”

Whole Wheat Spinach Burger Buns

I am on a mission. Mission to hide greens in my toddler’s food AND make her appreciate it. I mostly fall flat on my face. Success is rare but when its there, it is the sweetest thing on the planet! I have confessed earlier that bread baking remains my first love. And I can’t denyContinue reading “Whole Wheat Spinach Burger Buns”

Lemon Loaf Cake

Superstitions have not been a part of my growing years. But if there was one thing that made me believe in curses it was ‘Citrus Cakes’. I truly believed that I was cursed by an evil baker coz my attempts to bake orange cake were utter disasters. Actually, disaster is a very decent word forContinue reading “Lemon Loaf Cake”