Oats Coconut Milk Pudding(Pradhaman)...No Eggs Needed.

Pradhaman in all its creamy and coconutty flavors reflects the exotic coastal state of Kerala in South India.The pudding makes the sweet side of the Sadya(big feast) served on banana leaf.Usually made with rice flakes,the whole oats seem to work just fine as the substitute for it.This delectable dessert is the creation of Madhuram at Eggless cooking,the blog with amazing eggless baking ideas,is also...

Vols-au-vent( Puff Pastry Shell)

The September 2009 Daring Bakers' challenge was hosted by Steph of A Whisk and a Spoon. She chose the French treat, Vols-au-Vent based on the Puff Pastry recipe by Michel Richard from the cookbook Baking With Julia by Dorie Greenspan.Making the flaky,buttery puff pastry at home without anything artificial and at cheaper price ,was an incredible experience.Little time-consuming alright ,but if you...

Health Nut Challenge 2:Guilt-free Snacks.Roasted Vegetable Wheat Crackers.

The gratifying response for the first Health Nut Challenge gives me the confidence to announce the second challenge ~ Guilt-Free Snacks. How often to do you reach out for snacks between your meals?And how often is it a deep fried or high sugar food?.Snacking is essential part of a healthy diet ,helps maintain even energy levels and manage hunger and prevent binging.But foods with empty calories(high...

Eid Mubarak!...Saffron Sevia

Eid Mubarak to all the viewers celebrating Eid-ul-fitr.The Eid special dessert Saffron Sevia(Vermicelli) with dry fruit and nuts.Thanks to Aysegul,Aysha,Faiza Ali,Fitri,Humaira,Jin Hooi,Mallugirl,Mama Fami,Mona,Muneeba,My Comfort Food Network,Nasrin,Priya,Rahin,Rekha,Saraswathi,Shabs,Shaista,Shifa,Sheerin,Umm Salihah,Zainab and Meedo and Zerin for joining in the Joy from Fasting to Feasting.Find the...

Classic Ratatouille

Ratatouille(pronounced RAT-EH-TOO-EY and literally meaning "Chunky stew to stir") is a Classic French-Provençal dish with earthy flavors of abundantly fresh veggies.Dated back to 18th century France,the dish was poor farmer's nutrient rich meal.I was introduced to this vintage recipe from the Disney-Pixar's Comedy "Ratatouille".The vibrant recipe at smitten kitchen inspired by the Movie itself was...

Cauliflower Soup,Beet Herbs Pasta and Figs parfait.

It was one of those days craving for a hearty Vegan meal,thankfully I had ample fresh fruits and vegetables to satisfy the hunger with a well balanced 3 course meal.Cauliflower soupA light and wholesome soup for the start of the meal.If you like crunch with the soup like I do ,serve this with some crackers or baked chips. Serves 2-3Ingredients1/2 a medium cauliflower,chopped1/2 a medium onion, finely...

The Joy of Ramadan continues....Yakhni Pulao

13 days in to the fasting season, the Joy continues.It is the season that strengthens the faith,teaches patience,correct the negatives in character,care more for the less fortunate ,be thankful for the bounties and respect food.After long days thirst even a sip of water tastes sweetest. Me and Lubna are grateful to all the bloggers who have joined in the Joy of Fasting to Feasting (Season II) ,shared...

Tried and Tasted : A Life(Time) of Cooking - Round up

Another incredible blog Tried and Tasted.Thanks to all the participants who shared the cherishable journey through A Life(Time) of Cooking.Here is the showcase of simple and delicious recipes devoured from Ganga's blog: The Eggless Indian Custard, a luscious dessert which doesn't take too much effort or time yet satisfies your sweet tooth without being very heavy ,tried by Aparna(My Diverse Kitchen),Priya(Priya's...

Archives August 2009

August 31Walima Club :Iraqi Cuisine(Eggplant wraps,Date balls and Cardamom cookiesAugust 27Daring Bakers :Mini Dobos TortaAugust 25Pineapple Ginger ChutneyAugust 24Chobani Greek YogurtAugust 21Ramadan Kareem :Joy from Fasting to Feasting Season IIAugust 19Vegan(and Vegetarian) French Onion Soup in a Bread BowlAugust 17Fiery Habanero and Grilled Corn SaladAugust 7Ramadan Special : Suhoor and Iftar MealAugust 5Juicy and Nutty : Watermelon-Strawberry-Almond...