Mango Panna Cotta ~ Indianized with a bit of cardamom, ginger andSaffron - Happy New Year 2012

New Year and New Resolutions!! new resolutions???....well I don't even think I completed my this year's resolutions!!!....so as one joke goes 'My New Year resolution is not to make any New year resolutions' :)....just take life as it comes and be happy!... Be Happy I say -- can anyone be just happy with what one has?....we always want more, its human nature right!!... Wishing all my Friends and my silent and secretive readers a very Happy...

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Best of the year 2011

And here it is...sneaking up on us ever so quietly and quickly! "THE END OF THE YEAR"!! Cannot believe that year 2011 is already leaving us and we are gearing up for the new year 2012. Lots of new things have happened in the past year, lots of things which I looked forward to and some which I haven't looked forward to. Thanks to Srivalli, I decided to take part and post for Srivalli's Best of the Year 2011 event, so that I can go back up and...

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Rava Kobari ladoo / Ravva Coconut ladoo

So how is everyone doing?...Is everyone busy with the holidays coming up?... We went around San Jose and San Francisco.. Christmas tree watching or should I say beautiful lights around the city watching...:) This anyway wasn't very much possible back in the east coast, where it used to be cold and snowy sometimes that making a trip to downtown seemed as big hassle than enjoyment. That's what is different here...My plants are still sitting on...

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A quick twist on the regular breakfast or snack - Podi Idli - Steamed Rice cakes tossed up with delicious lentil powder

Fun time is almost here...its almost Christmas and New Year's is around the corner! More importantly school vacation is almost here and Kids will be home 24/7 for 2 weeks. Well one more week for that to happen, but I need to get prepared before vacation starts...sound proof my ears, increase voice pitch, increase in high energy and decrease on sleep!!! Isn't that the way to go?...How much we like our kids spending a few days at home hoping...

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Baked whole wheat carom biscuits / Baked Limkilu / Baked Diamond cuts

Days are just flying by, can't believe it already December 2011. I remember Jan 2011 like it was y'day. Now its already December. Where did all the months go? Well there surely were some major changes this year for me. Still getting used the newness of this place. Do not know when I will wholly get used to this place! With the winter coming upon us, there are times when you need something to munch on...something crispy ...if you are...

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Appalu...different version / Fried flat sweetened dough

As the days get shorter, I get lazier is probably in the correct ratio!...well not really, but still so many things to do and shopping ;) has been keeping me away....I am trying to click pictures before the sun goes down and that's a real pain....as I don't have my light box made (again) as yet...which maybe now since its a sign, by the sun setting so soon, that i should go ahead and make one again!.....only problem is where can I keep it safe,...

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Sweet Boondi / Sweet crunchy petite balls

In my house, almost all of us will first go for any hot and spicy eatables rather any sweet stuff. My kids are now only starting to like some of the Indian sweets and are willing to try them out. For that reason, I usually prepare spicy snacks more than sweet ones. When I was making sweets for Diwali, I wanted to make something which would be easy and also easy to eat and something which they already know kind of thing.... I am sure we all know...

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Twist on the traditional 7 cup burfi / Almond Besan burfi

Its been kind of a busy few days after Diwali....and also it seemed like a good time to take some rest :) Now as more and more holidays are coming our way, its time we dish out more sweets and entertain more friends...I am talking about Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays....Ya they are right around the corner and kids will be home too... Most of the sweets which I had made for Diwali are almost over, but I didn't find time to write about them,...

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Mexican Tortilla Soup

For the last and final day of the marathon, here is my another favorite 'Mexican (Chicken) Tortilla soup' Another hearty and wholesome soup which can be called a full meal. Made with chicken and black beans, topped with crispy tortilla chips, this one is a sure hit in the winters. Add or minus more veggies, add a avocado and its just becomes more healthy...nothing can go wrong with that. Not a very difficult soup to create and you can always...

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Simple and Easy Cucumber Salad

Today recipe for the 6th day of the blogging marathon, is probably the easiest one since I started blogging....not that most of the recipe are not easy, but this one beats all hands down!! With just one main ingredients and rest of the items which are always stacked in the pantry, it makes for quick easy crunchy salad...now who can beat that! ?? lol.... Now this is not only a quick salad, but if your kids love to eat cucumber, you could try it...

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