Quick Beetroot Palya Recipe: Healthy & Flavorful

Some recipes don’t come from cookbooks — they come from a small table, a steel plate, and a meal you didn’t know would stay with you forever. When I first moved to Bangalore, still finding my footing in a new city, lunch became a little ritual of discovery. Just outside the office was a modestContinue reading “Quick Beetroot Palya Recipe: Healthy & Flavorful”

Easy Holi Cake Recipe with Amul Thandai Milk

The lazy baker in me discovered a genius shortcut 😄Used Amul thandai flavoured milk for this cake and the aroma in my kitchen instantly screamed HOLI! Soft, fragrant and full of festive flavours — zero complicated prep required. The secret ingredient was Amul Thandai flavored milk 🙂 Preparation Time – 15 Minutes. Baking Time – 40 minutesContinue reading “Easy Holi Cake Recipe with Amul Thandai Milk”

Rice Flour Flat Bread/Akki Roti

Bringing a slice of Coorg back home 🍃 — Whipped up some Akki Roti after our summer escape to The Scotland of India! 🇮🇳 This Coorgi classic made with rice flour is soft, satisfying, and naturally gluten-free. What truly elevates it? The fresh dill — adding a burst of aroma and earthy flavor that makesContinue reading “Rice Flour Flat Bread/Akki Roti”

Blueberry Cream Cheese Buns

My first attempt at baking cream cheese as an open center rather than a covered filling. Soft, pillowy buns with a luscious centre that melts in your mouth – An absolute hit with both kids and adults. While the flavour turned out amazing, I learned an important tip: bake these beauties 2-3 minutes less. IContinue reading “Blueberry Cream Cheese Buns”

Mawa Chicken 

I had leftover Mawa from Diwali and the overdose of sweets ensured that I wanted to use it for something savory. So to break the monotony of sweets and the vegetarian period 😀 Mawa chicken seemed like a good option. Kids enjoyed the milder version but the adults preferred it slightly hot with green chillies. Continue reading “Mawa Chicken “

Turmeric Latte or Haldi Doodh 

Haldi Doodh, now more commonly known as Turmeric Latte.  This immunity booster is highly recommended during the season change especially for kids. With the goodness of turmeric, cardamom, cloves, pepper, saffron & jaggery, it eases runny noses, cough and congestion.  I was introduced to this by my husband. Now, a daily routine for my youngerContinue reading “Turmeric Latte or Haldi Doodh “