Palak Rice / Spinach Rice

Palak Rice

When rice is in the menu for lunch , as far as possible I try to go for a one pot meal, for two reasons.....


You can guess the first one....And that is my laziness to make elaborate side dishes separately....And the second one is because of my son...He likes to take rice for his preschool and if it is a one pot meal , it is easy for him to have it with spoon....

Kerala Boli / Obbattu / Holige / Puran Poli......And Diwali Wishes

Puran Poli / Boli

Diwali is almost here and I hope everyone is busy with the preparations..........


I thought of sharing a sweet recipe for today which was there in my 'TO DO' list from quite some time......Wanted to post it with the step wise pics and that's why it took so long to get published...

I am Tagged..........

Thanks Anzz of Anzz cafe for tagging my space....

Plz do check out Anzz Cafe to enjoy some fresh Recipe ideas along with her stunning presentation and beautiful clicks... I just loved her fried apple pies....It is truly a very tempting dessert...

Coming to the tagging part , if I were asked to answer the below questions from another blog it would have been easier..... Isn't it hard to choose from your own blog  ?.....I have tried my best and I think I have done a good job with the tagging game and  hope you all will enjoy reading.....

Here are the questions......

100 Yummy Diwali Sweet n Dessert Recipes from Indusladies ...E Book

The Indusladies has done a good job by compiling 100 Yummy Diwali Sweets n Desserts Recipes in an easy to download e Book form....So no need to hunt around for sweet recipes this festival season...Make good use of it and enjoy home cooking for this Diwali...

I had sent the following recipes for the e Book.....And my Madhura Seva was the one which got into the e Book....

• Rasgulla
• Urad daal laddu
• Jalebi with wheat flour
• Madhura Seva
• Rava Laddu
• Instant Mixed Nuts Laddu
• Rice Laddu / Ariyunda
• Instant Palgova
• Maaladu
• Mysore Pak
• Badam Halwa
  
  
  

Do check out the e Book and find all the interesting sweet recipes in it...

Here is the link to download the free e Book.

http://www.indusladies.com/forums/announcements/148569-free-download-100-yummy-diwali.html

Enjoy....

Kerala Unniyappam / Sweet Paniyaram / Dutch pancakes with rice

Unniyappam / Sweet Paniyaram

What is the recipe that first comes to your mind when there are over ripen bananas at home ??


Many may say Banana bread...... I do agree with that..


But for me these sweet little treats called Unniyappams are the first ones in the list , as my little one just loves them a lot....

Garden colors in Spring..

Hibiscus

Hibiscus

Lavender ....Yet to show its bloom

Lavender

Echeveria

Mulberries and the birds waiting to munch on them

Mandevilla

Broadbeans thoran / Stir fry ....Fresh from my spring harvest

Broad beans thoran

Broad beans which is a rich source of dietary fiber is the harvest of the season from my garden...Needless to say about the taste and freshness of home picked veggies.....Even my hubby who is not a big fan of vegetables had to agree with me today....


Here is a simple stir fry / thoran recipe with broad beans....

Urad Daal Laddu / Sunnulundalu

Urad Daal Laddu / Sunnulundalu

Navarathri / Dassera Wishes to all.....

Hope everyone is in festive mood and having a good time...

When I saw the Indus Ladies 100 Diwali Sweet Recipes EBook anouncement, I couldn't resist myself from sending something for the cookbook....And today's recipe is my entry for the event..