Author: Gopi Krishna

Coffee milkshake is a rich and delicious drink made using ice cream, milk, instant coffee powder and sugar. It is made by mixing everything together until smooth and foamy and topped with whipped cream. This coffee milkshake can be made in just 10 minutes with just 5 ingredients. Recipe included with step-by-step pictures and videos. It is a perfect summer drink for coffee lovers and can be enjoyed at home any time of the day. It is made very quickly and does not require much ingredients. I usually make this during hot afternoons and it gives a cooling and refreshing…

Aloo chana chaat is a spicy chaat made using potatoes and white gram as main ingredients. This conversation is just 20 minutes long with basic ingredients you have in your kitchen. Aloo chana chaat is a healthy complement when craving for chaat at home. Learn how to make Aloo Chana Chaat with the instructions given here. Aloo chana chat is definitely a healthy alternative to other chats as it is oil free. I usually make the chaat chutney at home a day before so that making the chaat becomes very quick and easy. Be sure to try and enjoy this…

Puri is a deep-fried Indian bread made using wheat flour, salt, oil and water. Puri and masala is a unique combo whose taste is liked by everyone. Learn how to make the perfect puri with step-by-step pictures, tips and tricks. I have shared the complete recipe along with tips to get the perfect puffed puri. Puri or Puri is a type of flat bread made from whole wheat flour and deep fried. especially puri is my favorite puri masala…Who doesn’t?! jump to: about puri Puri is a popular Indian fried bread made using ingredients available in your kitchen. Puri Masala…

Chow Chow Buckwheat is a delicious side dish made by cooking Chow Chow with lentils, coconut, onions, spices and herbs. Chow Chow Kootu can be enjoyed as a side dish mixed with rice and is a good alternative to regular sambar and other curries. Learn how to draw Chow Chow Chow with step by step pictures. Chow Chow Kootu is Mittu’s favorite and it is the only way she can eat even the vegetables she doesn’t like – like mother like daughter. Chow Chow Buckwheat – One of the simple buckwheat recipes, a great side dish for rice and chapati…

To anyone who has been following my “Arlyn is moving!” series, thank you for coming back today and continuing along with me on this journey. If you missed the first post, you can find that here; last week’s article was an update since we landed in our new city and our boxes and furniture arrived. This week, I’m diving a bit more into some of my plans around the design and any projects I plan on taking on in our new rental home. Welcome back, friends, to another installment of my California to (North) Carolina moving saga. While I may…

Mexican tacos are a crispy snack made using taco shells, red kidney beans, cheese, sauce, herbs and spices. Mexican tacos are a good option to make during occasions like birthdays, get togethers etc. Learn how to make Mexican tacos with the instructions here. Would anyone be surprised when I say that I tasted tacos for the first time only 2 months ago? Hope I’m not alone 🙂 I ate tacos at a lunch buffet at a restaurant and I loved it. jump to: About Mexican Tacos Tacos are a crispy snack made with taco shells and a filling of red…

Breadcrumbs are a crunchy, delicious topping made by toasting bread and grinding it into a coarse powder. Breadcrumbs have a long shelf life and are commonly used as topping agent for cutlets, pasta etc., thickening agent for soups and binding agent for croquettes. Learn how to make breadcrumbs at home with step-by-step pictures. Making homemade breadcrumbs is very easy. You can make the breadcrumbs coarse or fine as per your choice and preference. You can get ready-made rusks and powder them, but I make breadcrumbs this way using leftover rusks. You can use breadcrumbs for this cutletsTikki, pasta, salad etc.…

Papdi is a crispy snack made using flour, celery, ghee, salt and water. Papdi can be used for many chaats including Papdi Dahi Chaat, Sev Papdi Chaat etc. I have shared both fried and baked versions of papdi with flour, whole wheat flour. Learn how to make papdi with step by step pictures. I wanted to make papdis at home, although I have seen readymade papdis in the supermarket. I have made this papdi keeping some conversations in mind so that evening conversations can be enjoyed. Homemade papdi is crispy and delicious, so make it and enjoy. jump to: about…

Marble cake is a delicious, spongy cake made by baking a mixture of flour, milk, baking powder and adding cocoa powder mixture for a marble design. Learn how to make Marble Cake with step by step pictures given here. I have made this cake twice, once for my family and second time for my best friend. Everyone at home loved it and I even got a good response from my friend – she said, “As soon as I opened the box, I smelled the aroma of the cake and was tempted to eat it” jump to: About Marble Cake Marble…

Nei Appam is a traditional and festive sweet made using raw rice, rice flour, jaggery cardamom powder etc. Nei Appam is a popular dish and is commonly made for Karthigai Deepam across South India. Learn how to make Nei Appam with step by step pictures. Nei Appam is our family favourite. This sweet Nei Appam It is made for various occasions and is one of the most loved items at home. Karthigai Deepam is a special occasion when we make Nei Appam at home. jump to: About Nei Appam Recipe Nei Appam is the most popular and is usually made…