Aswini's Millet and Coconut Neer Dosa
' Nature teaches us simplicity and contentment because in it's presence we realize we need very little to be happy '- Mark Coleman Dosa's or south Indian savoury pancakes can be eaten at any time of the day. Typically a breakfast dish , these can be savoured for lunch or dinner too. Since the 12th Century , Dosa's have been prepared in South India. Now it has spread world over .Neer Dosa , which means Water Dosa , is usually made of rice batter , a delicacy of Mangalorean Cui
Eat light ... with the changing season
Since home now is our refuge and can only limit ourselves to certain exercises , we must eat light and healthy. Try to reconsider your meals , timings , portion sizes and limit your food intake in terms of number of meals. As winter turns into spring , I seem to remember the simple but oh so delicious and heart warming meals my nanny would prepare for us .She would always be at home , waiting for us as we came back from school , from college , from work or when we would visit
Together in such times...and then the Lasagna
The reason why Garfield's original owner, Mamma Leoni ,sold him to a pet store was attributed to his love for Lasagna. Davis , the creator of Garfield , wanted to first create Pizza as Garfield’s favorite since it was easier to draw, but stuck to lasagna since he was an all time fan. And so in 1978 , with Garfield , Lasagna too became an all time favourite of many worldwide and popular as family meal. But the first reported Lasagna probably dates back to the 14th Century , in
Remembering my Grandfather ...with a bowlful of gratitude
Today is my grandfather's birthday and a very special man he was. Fondly called by us .. Daddyji, a doctor by profession , he was a WHO expert in Afghanistan on anti Malaria operations . Then back in India he worked as the Director of Anti Malaria operations and then retired as the Additional Director General of Health , Government of India . I celebrate him and his work today.We have realized it was so significant then and more so now. Here's to all the medics and health car
Chinese Classics
The best takeaway while growing up was Chinese ...I would always wonder how would it feel to eat out of those paper boxes with my chopsticks that I would often see in the movies ...We still hadn't got those in India in the 80's . We were very fortunate enough to have Chinese takeaway treats often , thanks to my Dad , who would bring in some delicious food home, from some of Delhi's delicious Chinese restaurants. So Chinese still remains our favourite takeaway and delivery op
In times such as these...the Tahcheen, To Persia with Love
I may have regretted many things , one of them being not to have visited Persia or Iran . I have often dreamed about Isfahan , Shiraz and Tabriz , the beautiful mosques , the domes , where my favourite colour blue has been personified there , where one of the most loved poets Rumi danced his way ...Persia has given me and the world so much beauty, even if its in my dreams....Oh Persia! , was one of the most glorious cultures dating back to 2000 B.C . It has been conquered by
