Creamy Foamy Hot Coffee

I believe waking up to a steaming cup of hot coffee is one of the best feelings in the world, gearing us up for a tedious day ahead. If you like coffee, then you will love this recipe. This coffee recipe is a lovely accident of mine. It happened when I accidentally dropped some water into the cup containing coffee and sugar granules. Then I started fiddling with it. To my surprise, I found the colour changing and the texture turning smooth. The beating of the coffee and sugar granules together is the trick of this recipe. The incorporating of air through continuous stirring gives it a creamy consistency even with low fat milk.

Flax Seeds

I first got to know about these tiny little seeds about 2 years ago, when I was in the U.S. You could find a whole section dedicated to flax in the supermarkets with flax meal, flax cereals and what not. That’s when I did my little research and understood the marvels of these seeds. Flax seeds are considered the wonder food of the age. There is a growing popularity for these seeds in all over the world and why not when it has such notable nutritious powers in its bag. It helps cut down cholesterol, aids dieters in curbing hunger when taken in between meals and when both the above points are taken into consideration it ultimately assists in weight reduction. There’s some evidence it may help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. That’s quite a tall order for a tiny seed that’s been around for centuries. Oh and by the way, I can definitely guarantee the cholesterol reduction part as my dad is a walking testament for it. His otherwise abnormal cholesterol levels got back to normal in just 4 months with regular intake of flax meal and no omega-3 supplement pills!!

Chicken Curry - Andhra Style

This recipe is my mother-in- law’s and it tastes absolutely delectable. I like it for the fact that it has an exquisite taste even with the minimal number of ingredients used. The poppy seed paste adds its special charm to the chicken curry. It tastes too good when served with simple plain rice or even with pulao of any kind.

Spinach Dal

This is almost a staple in the Telugu house-holds. The tempering of ghee adds such delicateness to this dish that I would suggest don’t skimp on it just for the calories. You will be missing out on a lot! The awesomeness of this dish also lies in the fact that it’s so quick to cook. Finished just in a jiffy. Bachelors, get happy. Put it on the stove, do your work, whoop and don’t forget to turn it off. There you go and your dinner is ready!!

Mango Mousse

My brother-in-law is home for holidays and I wanted to treat him to a nice dessert. I decided on making mango mousse for two reasons - mangoes are the fruit of the season and he loves mangoes more than anything else..!!! 

Mocha Frappe Shake

This is the season of blazing heat and scorching sun and the best advice you would get from anybody is to keep yourself hydrated as much as possible. And  my idea of beating the heat is the yummy Mocha Frappe shake , the kind you will taste in the coffee shops. But, this one is definitely much healthier.

Basil Seeds

Many of us know sweet basil seeds as falooda seeds aka sabja ginjelu. I am writing this post in order to share the amazing properties of these seeds. In India, these seeds have been used extensively by our previous generations and are still used, but somewhat less. You can still find them in the famous falooda drink. These seeds are tasteless and thus can be added to give substance to any drink.

Watermelon Cucumber Lemonade

Watermelon is my all time favourite fruit and I am so glad its available throughout the year now. Now that its summer time, I am on a binge of writing recipes that bring your body heat down. What better way to do it, than with this refreshing drink comprising of watermelon, cucumber and lemon.

Spicy Veggie Sandwich

I love sandwiches for the simple fact that they are such no mess, on the go snacking items. During my college days I never could find time to finish off breakfast and my mom would hand me a sandwich wrapped in a tissue and send me off. This veggie sandwich pepped with  spices is my personal favourite and is absolutely palate pleasing.

Mango Cottage Cheese Pannacotta

Being lazy and eating mangoes are the only fun part of summer. This season is so oppressive, I feel like eating chilled desserts for all courses of my meal. So, I tried to whip up a pannacotta with homemade cottage cheese and mango which is creamy, delicate and fancy. Hey, don’t you worry. It can be made in a jiffy. I suppose even you wouldn’t want to stand in front of the stove for long.