Author: Gopi Krishna

Ajwain Paratha is a simple paratha flavored with ajwain. This is an easy alternative to plain paratha. This is a simple tasting paratha made with whole wheat flour and celery seeds. It gives a mild spicy aroma and makes the paratha taste a little different even with very few ingredients. This is one of those easy parathas that you can make anytime. This paratha is mostly made for breakfast or dinner and also goes well with gravy, curd or simple pickle. It seems light on the stomach and is easy to digest, so people often like it. It is easy…

Welcome to the smallest, ugliest room in my apartment (what used to be)! When I moved in, I knew the kitchen was less than ideal, but with the apartment price, location, and roommate (hi Jade!) everything aligned perfectly, I knew I could make it work. When I first visited my apartment, I knew it had amazing potential, but it needed a lot of love. The building dates back to the 1950s and still has plenty of adorable original details intact, but it was definitely given the “landlord special” a few times. Every apartment has its pros and cons, and for…

Onion Raita is a simple and creamy side dish made using onions, curd, green chillies, coriander and salt. It is mostly served with biryani, pulao, paratha and even plain rice. It is very popular in hotels and restaurants as a side dish to biyani. It’s cool, slightly crisp and refreshing in taste. Recipe included with step-by-step pictures and videos. Making onion raita is very easy and simple but if it is made properly then it tastes very good. It goes great with spicy gravies and rice dishes. It tastes great with hot rice and makes the meal complete. This raita…

Sure, it’s a little cliché to talk about really good/helpful storage and organizing products the first week back of a new year. However, I’d say 80% of my friends and family are deep in a purge and organizing mode…myself included. The other day, my best friend said, “Jess, you’d be so proud of me. I’ve gotten rid of so much, and I’ve already gone to the store to get containers and bins for what we’re keeping.” It’s such an exhilarating feeling!! I do want to make it clear that I’m not going around to my friends’ homes, telling them to…

Quinoa Upma is a healthy dish prepared in simple steps and is a good option when you want something light yet filling. You can easily make this for busy mornings. It has a mild masala flavor and feels very comfortable to eat. This recipe is good for both adults and children and you can have it any time of the day. It is a good source of protein and fiber, so it keeps you satiated for a long time. It is also gluten-free and easy to digest for most people. You can add quinoa instead of rava which makes this…

The smell hits you first buttery rice, sharp Parmesan, and that unmistakable scent of something frying to a perfect golden crisp. I made these fried rice balls on a random Tuesday when I had way too much leftover rice and not enough energy to cook something complicated. Turns out, rolling rice into balls and frying them until they crackle is one of the smartest shortcuts to feeling like a kitchen genius. They’re crunchy, cheesy, and gone in minutes. If you’re craving more easy comfort food that actually tastes homemade, this Easy Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken (8 Simple Steps) is a…

There’s something about taking down all your holiday decorations that puts a magnifying glass against all the things in your home you forgot you have been ignoring. Wreaths get pulled off windows, doors, and mirrors; garland is stripped from staircases, doorways, and mantels. After the sigh of relief that it’s all put away, and you have your house back, it’s common to look around and really *see* your house. The uneven curtain panels in your living room, you swore were only temporary…three years ago. The cluttered bar cabinet you keep meaning to reorganize and style. The half-finished DIY sconces with…

Karupatti Paniyaram is a healthy, lightly sweetened Paniyaram made by frying rice flour pieces which is mixed with Karupatti syrup. It has a healthy taste and is usually prepared during festivals or special occasions at home. This Paniyaram has the natural sweetness of Karupatti and this makes the taste different from the regular sweet Paniyaram. Making this sweet paniyaram takes some time and effort, but the taste is really worth it. The outer part becomes slightly crispy while the inner part remains soft. You can make this recipe whenever you feel like cooking something traditional and homemade, mostly on weekends…

Methi Paratha is a healthy spicy paratha made by mixing tempered fenugreek leaves with wheat flour while making regular parathas. Methi Paratha is a good idea to include green vegetables in the diet. It has good aroma and taste due to fresh fenugreek leaves. It can be made easily at home without much effort. I usually make methi paratha for breakfast or for lunch box as it remains soft for a long time. You can pack it easily and it remains soft for a long time and this is one of the main things to have while travelling. It also…

जब आप एक मग और चम्मच में गर्म दूध डालते हैं और ऊपर से फूली हुई चॉकलेट डालते हैं, उसके तुरंत बाद एक क्षण आता है जब सब कुछ पीने के लिए बहुत सुंदर लगता है। ये मीने बनाया है व्हीप्ड हॉट चॉकलेट पिछले हफ्ते जब इसाबेला डांस क्लास से घर आई, तो वह ठिठुर रही थी और चिड़चिड़ी थी, और जब मैंने उसके सामने मग रखा तो उसका चेहरा पूरी तरह से बदल गया। उसने एक घूंट पिया, मेरी ओर देखा और बोली, “क्या हम इसे हर दिन पी सकते हैं?” जैसे ही आप पीते हैं, व्हीप्ड कोको क्रीम…