Author: Gopi Krishna

Tamarind Poha is a spicy dish made by soaking poha in tamarind extract and then frying it with tempering spices. Tamarind Poha is a good alternative to Poha Upma and can be eaten as a snack too. The recipe for making Tamarind Poha is given in this post with step-by-step pictures. I have immense love for all spicy dishes with lemon, tamarind etc. This Puli Aval Upma is ready instantly for breakfast time/snack. The recipe is very similar Lemon Awal Recipe I posted a while ago. You can check more poha recipes at this place often. jump to: About Tamarind…

Capsicum Raita is a simple side dish that pairs well with roti, paratha, pulao, biryani etc. Capsicum Raita is very easy and quick to make, perfect for last minute meals. Learn how to make Capsicum Raita with step by step pictures. Capsicum raita is ready in a few minutes. Even preparing this capsicum raita from scratch takes only less than 15 minutes. You can even skip the seasoning part and it still tastes good. Do try this Capsicum Raita and enjoy your meal. jump to: About Capsicum Raita Capsicum raita can be made by seasoning the capsicum, roasting it and…

Grape juice is a refreshing, delicious drink made by blending grapes with sugar and lemon juice. Grape juice is an ideal way to beat the summer heat in a healthy way. Learn how to make grape juice the right way with step by step pictures. Grape juice is very refreshing especially during summers and it is perfect to have a glass now. I love the taste of grapes and that’s why Bovonto is my favorite. Although I’m not a huge fan of grapes, I wanted to try grape juice this summer and here’s the recipe. The tart flavor of lemon…

Matar Paratha is a delicious whole wheat flat bread stuffed with green peas. Matar Paratha also known as Matar Paratha is a healthy food and ideal for lunch box. Learn how to make Matar Paratha with step by step pictures. My family loves different types of stuffed parathas and this matar paratha is a way to include peas for kids who don’t eat peas in stir fry form. When in season you can freeze green peas and enjoy them with dishes later. jump to: About Matar Parantha Matar Paratha is a whole wheat flatbread made using wheat flour, green peas,…

Butter Corn is a simple and delicious snack made by mixing sweet corn kernels with melted butter, black pepper powder, chaat masala powder, salt and lemon juice. It is a popular street food that can be easily replicated at home. Butter corn is a quick and healthy snack that can be prepared in just a few minutes. Learn how to make perfect butter corn with step-by-step pictures and videos. Butter Corn – Is there anyone who can say no to this?! Mittu likes mild flavored corn and this butter corn is her favorite but I love masala corn. I often…

Pindi Chole, also known as Pindi Chana, is a delicious curry made by cooking chana with onions, tomatoes along with tempering spices. Pindi Chole is a great side dish for puri, roti, chapati and other breads. Learn how to make Pindi Chole with step by step pictures. I wanted to try Pindi Chana (Punjabi Chole) as I have tasted it in restaurants and also in ready to eat. I prepared the material and completely forgot about it. Then last month I suddenly got the urge and finally made it, need I say about the taste…? it was completely different from…

1000 Island Dressing is a special dressing that is used for all types of salads. 1000 Island Dressing Salad is a hit with everyone and is a perfect choice for a grand menu at get-togethers and parties. How to cook pasta salad with homemade 1000 Island dressing is explained step by step with pictures in this post. pasta recipe These are always a hit in the area and my family loves new varieties with pasta so I take advantage of those opportunities. I wanted to make a simple pasta salad and while I was browsing for dressing recipes this 1000…

Happy Sunday and happy long Memorial Weekend to those of you lucky enough to get the day off. Also, Happy Eid to those who will be celebrating Eid this upcoming week! This week, we announced our Velux Room Makeover winner, and we hope you’re as excited about it as we are. It really is one of the best parts of this job to help extremely qualified people create a home that they love and in which they feel safe. Isn’t this what everyone wants and should be? We think so. Okay, on to this week’s link… This week’s home tour…

We’re going on a quick weekend away (to Ashland for the Shakespeare Fest), which means…weekend packing. This summer we have two family road trips (both in California, oddly enough – one is family related) with a mix of cities and relaxing back country (SF, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel Valley, Tahoe, Redwoods, a little dude ranch, etc.). We are a “carry-on” family and try hard not to check anything (except for winter trips that involve heavy snow clothes). In general, for family trips, packing light seems easier to us and simplifies our lives. I mostly want to be comfortable, look like…

Soya Chunks Biryani is a delicious one pot meal made by cooking soya chunks with basmati rice, onions, tomatoes, tempering herbs and spices. Soya Chunks Biryani also called as Meal Maker Biryani is non veg biryani in taste and is a filling dish during fasting days and when the kitchen runs out of vegetables. Learn how to make Soya Chunks Biryani with step by step pictures. Soya Chunks Biryani is a delicious one pot meal that is quick and easy to make. This is one of the quickest biryani to make because it does not require much chopping of onion…