Author: Gopi Krishna

Gopi Krishna is the founder of GearUpK, a kitchen gadgets and lifestyle blog based in Bangalore. Passionate about smart cooking solutions, he shares reviews, guides, and tips to help readers upgrade their kitchens with the latest tools and trends.

This Raspberry Coffee Cake is the kind of treat that makes mornings feel special. Tender, buttery cake studded with juicy raspberries, topped with crunchy pecans and drizzled with sweet vanilla glaze. I first made this on a lazy Sunday when I had raspberries about to go soft, and it’s been my go-to ever since. It comes together in under an hour with ingredients you probably already have, and honestly, it tastes like something you’d pay too much for at a fancy bakery. Whether you’re looking for more dessert recipes to round out your breakfast spread or need something simple to…

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Ragi roti is a healthy roti made from ragi flour mixed with onions and green chillies. It is soft but slightly chewy and has a mild nutty flavor like ragi. This roti recipe is really good for breakfast or even as a light snack when you feel hungry and want something nutritious and filling. It is a little different from the normal wheat roti as ragi gives unique taste and makes it more healthy and nutritious. Onions and green chillies add a little spice and curry leaves give a nice aroma while cooking. You can eat it with chutney or…

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Hi! It’s me, Jess—your resident light fixture-obsessed friend. Today I am here to chat to you about your boobs. BOOB LIGHTS! We allll know the ones. Landlords and flippers love them because they are cheap (especially when you need to get a lot of them). It’s a real “don’t hate the player, hate the game” situation, but honestly, I’m not a fan of either. I am sure there are some of you reading this who have wanted to switch those puppies out from the moment you toured your home for the first time, and either haven’t had the bandwidth to…

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Fruit custard is a delicious dessert that has the creamy texture of custard and the crunch of fruits in between. Fruit custard also known as fruit salad with custard is healthy and very easy to make even at the last minute by combining homemade custard with fruits. Learn how to make fruit custard the right way and enjoy! Fruit custard or fruit salad with custard is a very tasty dessert that everyone will love, especially children. It is very easy to make even at the last minute when guests come over, so here is my healthy dessert idea. jump to:…

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Aval urundai is a traditional sweet made using flattened rice pieces, jaggery, cardamom powder, coconut, cashew nuts and ghee. Aval Urundai is an uncooked sweet prepared for Krishna Jayanti celebrations, sometimes it is also prepared as an evening snack on regular days. Learn to make Aval Urundai with step by step pictures. During a chat session last week, my cousin sister gave me the idea to post homemade butter and aval urundai for Gokulashtami. Butter and awal are favorite of Lord Krishna that’s why I am here with this post. Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating,…

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Mushroom Do Pyaza is a flavourful, flavourful semi-gravy made by cooking mushrooms in onion tomato based curry. Mushroom Do Pyaaz is nothing but mushroom with double the amount of onions. Learn how to make Mushroom Do Pyaza with step by step pictures. I received a request from a reader to make mushroom and pyaz, so I searched for the recipe on Google. Mushroom Do Pyaza is a semi gravy side dish suitable with Pulao/Jeera rice or even plain Basmati rice, don’t forget to combine with Phulka, perfect combo! jump to: About Mushroom Do Pyaza ‘Mushroom Do Pyaza’ means mushroom with…

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Arbi fry is a crispy, spicy side dish to a rice meal, made by marinating arbi with spice powder and deep frying it. Arbi Fry is crispy and delicious, it can be eaten as a snack or even a starter. Learn how to make Arbi Fry with step by step pictures. Coconut Rice (Thengai Sadam) with Seppankizhangu Roast is one of my most favorite lunch menu items. Not only is it easy to make, but it makes a perfect delicious lunch box menu. This has been sitting in my drafts for about 6 months so don’t want to delay it…

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Apple tea is a delicious tea made by cooking apples, pureeing them and mixing them with tea leaves and serving chilled with ice cubes. The flavor of apple matches well with the taste of tea and hence is a good alternative to regular tea during summers. Learn how to make apple tea the right way and enjoy! Hubby is a total tea lover so whenever any drink contains tea he always says yes. This was the main fact that inspired me to try lemon tea and now apple tea. For me, whether it is tea or coffee, I like hot…

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Kothu Parotta is a popular Indian street food made from leftover parotta, salna, vegetables, spices and herbs. Egg Kothu Parotta also known as Muttai Parotta is a famous street food dish which is relished by everyone. Learn how to make the best Kothu Parotta at home following the recipe given here. If I can say one thing that I can compromise on at roadside shops, it is without a doubt my favorite Kothu Parotta. I love the taste of roadside shops and it cannot be compared to the taste you get in restaurants. I tried to recreate the taste and…

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Homemade urad dal flour is an essential ingredient in many Indian dishes. Urad dal flour can be easily made at home using ingredients available in our kitchen. Homemade urad dal flour is useful for many traditional sweets and snacks. Learn how to make urad dal flour at home with step by step pictures and videos. Making homemade flour adds great taste and flavor to the snacks we make. Also the quality of homemade flour cannot be compared to store bought flour, so I always make my own batch, except on very rare occasions when I am short on time. jump…

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