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Dal Khichdi | How to make Moong Dal Khichdi |  Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe | Indian Recipe Over the past year and a half I have grown to like, love and enjoy cooking. Not just for the 'gram but as a therapy and a mode of relaxation too! It is so true when people say, some food is more comforting than the others and that is why they are called COMFORT FOOD! I feel so accomplished when I can cook an Indian Recipe, successfully! Recently and very often, I have been craving Dal Khichdi. I've tried making it a couple of times earlier and have always been disappointed with the texture. It is either too dry or the rice isn't mashed enough. This particular time, I NAILED the Dal Khichdi / Moong Dal Khichdi (I think) and that is why I am confident enough to pen down the recipe here, for you. I did not want to have just the Dal Khichdi so I made a side of Palak to go with it. (I have hyperlinked the Palak recipe here .) So let me tell you the whole process of getting this di...

Palak Recipe | How to make Palak| Palak Sabzi Recipe | Indian Recipe Spinach/Palak. Why you ask? Because? Popeye had tins full of spinach. WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THE PALAK SABZI 1 packet of spinach/palak leaves Oil/Ghee Jeera/Cumin Seeds 3-4 garlic cloves  Red Chilli Powder Haldi/Turmeric Powder Cumin/Jeera Powder Finely chopped onions Corainder/Dhaniya Powder Salt PREPS YOU NEED TO MAKE THE PALAK SABZI Keep the above ingredients ready. Wash the spinach thoroughly and pat them dry with a napkin.  Keep aside. ACTUALLY MAKING THE PALAK SABZI Heat oil/ghee in a pan  Add cumin seeds and wait for them to splutter Then add finely chopped garlic cloves and wait till they turn slightly brown Then add in the finely chopped onions and stir a little till they turn translucent To this mixture, add red chilli powder, haldi, jeera powder and dhaniya powder and make a paste Now add in the spinach leaves. Mix.  Add a pinch of salt and cover...

This post for  Blueberry Mango Smoothie/  Mango Blueberry  Smoothie Recipe is from way back in 2017. This was one of my first smoothie recipes and I just thought I could and should share it with the world again.  Happy Reading Ya'll! :) So, I bought a new smoothie maker/blender from Lazada.sg and I couldn't be happier! Just eating fruits is so mainstream, blending them into a lip-smacking SMOOTHIE is THE way to go. The first time I used the Shake-n-Take Smoothie Blender , I decided to mix two of my favourite, "go-to" fruits: Mangoes and Blueberries and created a   Blueberry Mango Smoothie/  Mango Blueberry   Smoothie.  Whipping up a Blueberry Mango Smoothie/ Mango Blueberry Smoothie is quite easy and won't take up much of your time. The taste will leave you wanting more! Trust me.  Follow these steps and you will have a delicious  Blueberry Mango Smoothie/ Mango Blueberry Smoothie , ready-to-be-devoured, in a matter of mi...

Eggs are extremely easy to experiment with. They can be cooked differently each time and it barely takes any time to whip up a dish. Eggs work as healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner option being a rich source of protein. For me personally anything egg-related post gym serves as extremely satiating and tummy-filling! This time around in my Microwave Cooking series I decided to make a Frittata loaded with chicken. Here is the recipe: Prep Time: 15 minutes (Approx.) Cook Time: 3 minutes (Approx.) Preparation Ingredients: 2 eggs Milk Salt and pepper Red and green capsicum Chicken Franks/ Sausage Chili Flakes Oregano Whole Grain wraps Maggie Chili Garlic Sauce First wash the capsicums in cold, running water. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel or you can air-dry them as well. Slice them anyway that you like them and put them aside. In the meanwhile, defrost the chicken franks, heat them for 1 minute and cut them into slices. You can mix the pieces of chicken wi...

I LOVE PASTA! ( and so does my AMMA) Any shape and sauce? preferably Red Sauce or Pesto! I try to stay away from white sauce unless I have no other option or my awesome roommate makes her trademark mushroom white sauce pasta! So last night I decided to make Red Sauce Spaghetti pasta with the limited supplies that I had and of course, using the microwave (My Hero!). Here is the recipe for people like me, who don't have access to a gas stove or who are just plain lazy. Preparation Time: 15   minutes Cooking Time:  5-7 minutes Things you need: Microwave Bowl Spaghetti Pasta Salt Papa Alfredo Tomato Garlic Sauce Oregano Chilli Flakes Canned Baked Beans, Peas (or any other veggies) You cal also add sausage (if you are craving meat) Maggi Extra Hot Chilli Sauce Preparation: 1. Since I had a small, round microwave safe bowl, the long strands of Spaghetti didn't fit straight right in. I therefore had to break the spaghetti into half and put it in the bow...

Okra/ Bhindi/ Ladies Finger happens to be one of my favourite green vegetables. I like devouring it in two particular forms only: The Bhindi fry made by my Amma and the other one in it's crispy, crunchy form. Yesterday, I decided to prepare the latter for a dear friend's birthday. It turned out alright-ish and was eaten as a starter and was also used as seasoning for the creamy mushroom pasta (Haha!). Here is the recipe for everyone's benefit. BHINDI FRY| BHINDI RECIPE | BHINDI FRY RECIPE |  INDIAN RECIPE Preparation Time: 15 minutes (Approx.) Cook Time: 15 minutes  (Approx.) Things you will need: 250g Okra/Bhindi/Lady Finger Chilli Powder Salt Cumin Powder Turmeric Powder Corn Flour/ Chickpea Flour Olive Oil Garam Masala/Chaat Masala Bowl Mustard Seeds Ginger-Garlic Paste Kitchen Towel/Paper Napkins Preparation Steps 1. Wash the Bhindi/Lady Finger under cold running water. Use a kitchen towel or paper napkins to pat them dry such that t...

As you all know, I am a die-hard fan of food and all things food related. I even have food dreams sometimes. If you are following my Insta or Snapchat stories, I've been posting a few gym gimmicks off-late. At 25, I am making a conscious effort to move towards a healthier, more fit life. Eat wholesome and healthy yet Eat yummy. (IT IS POSSIBLE!) A rigorous workout at the gym is always followed by plenty of water and a good snack.  I, unfortunately have no access to a cooking stove as of now therefore I do all my cooking in a microwave safe dish (WHAT A LIFESAVER!!!). It does get restricting at times but I manage. Last evening, I was craving egg and I had some veggies lying in the fridge that needed to be finished. So, I decided to whip up my version of a tummy-filling  Veggie Omelette .  Here is the recipe: Prep Time: 15 minutes (Approx.) Cook Time: 3 minutes (Approx.) Preparation I used Carrots and French Beans but one can use other veggies like Oni...

Just like retail therapy and art therapy, cooking works like therapy for me too! I unfortunately do not have access to a cooking stove at the moment and therefore have resorted to simple microwave cooking. I tried this out for the first time. Penne pasta with Ayam vegetable baked beans mixed with green beans and broccoli. It served as tasty and filling post-workout food! 🍝 #Lunchscenes #Dinnerscenes #Singapore #Singaporediaries #foodofsingapore #singaporefood #sgfoodblogger #eatbooksg #foodie #foodiegram #foodiediaries #saturdaydoneright #foodiesofsingapore #singaporefoodie #foodporn #foodgasm #lovinsingapore #ilovesg #sgfoodie #sgfoodies #sgfood #yoursingapore #bestfoodsingapore #sgfoodblogger #burpple #instafoodsg #foodinsg #visitsingapore #exploresingapore #pennepasta #italiancuisine A post shared by Anushree Tricannad (@anushreetricannad) on Jun 15, 2017 at 11:39pm PDT

Teriyaki Chicken Rice. Yummmmm! #Singapore #Singaporediaries #foodofsingapore #singaporefood #bugis #latergram #bugisjunction #miammiam #frenchjapanese #japanesefood #foodie #foodiegram #myfoodiegram #foodiediaries #foodiesofsingapore #singaporefoodie #foodporn #foodgasm #instafood #singaporeeats #lovinsingapore #ilovesg #sgfoodie #sgfoodies #sgfood #sgeats #eatwithme @lovinsingapore #visitsingapore #exploresingapore #yoursingapore A post shared by Anushree Tricannad (@anushreetricannad) on May 16, 2017 at 11:06pm PDT

Along with maintaining my own blog I also freelance for this really cool and informative website called Polka Cafe . I have been writing for them for more than a year now and it's been a blast. Here is a list of the blog posts/listicles that I've written so far. You can find my profile here: Anushree Tricannad for Polka Cafe. Check it out. http://www.polkacafe.com/trip-to-chikmagalur-on-a-budget-3511.html http://www.polkacafe.com/things-to-do-in-gokarna-3058.html http://www.polkacafe.com/popular-sri-lankan-snacks-and-beverages-3016.html http://www.polkacafe.com/sri-lankan-cuisine-2724.html http://www.polkacafe.com/must-try-food-and-drinks-in-bali-2645.html http://www.polkacafe.com/old-school-sweet-shops-in-bangalore-2528.html http://www.polkacafe.com/breakfast-places-in-bangalore-2195.html HAPPY READING!                                   ...

Bali is an Indonesian island known for its pristine beaches , beautiful temples and street food. There are a host of Indonesian delicacies that one would come across while walking along any road in this beautiful island. The food they serve in these small eateries ( “Warungs”) looks tempting and is too difficult to resist. Since the Indonesian Rupaiah runs in lakhs don’t be surprised if you are asked to pay up two lakh rupees for a simple dish. On my recent trip to Bali I ended up gorging on authentic Balinese/Indonesian cuisine ; right from street vendors to fancy hotels. The best part is they customize their non-veg dishes to suit the vegetarian palate too. Here are a few items that I devoured on the trip and absolutely loved. 1) Bakso This is a traditional Indonesian delicacy and one of the most popular ones. You will find plenty of street vendors selling Bakso along the streets of Bali. It is an eclectic mix of  tangy,spicy soup, meat balls, wontons, tofu and noodles....