Chatpate Egg Pakode

The rains are back! Cloudy, chilly mornings which cascade to cloudy, chilly evenings, the sky laden with dark clouds that threaten to pour down on you, and then the pitter-patter of the rains finally begin. All you want then is a hot plate of pakoras along with a steaming mug of chai, and sit by the window and watch the rains and the lovely patterns they make as they fall on the ground. Oh how I love doing that. Most therapeutic for the soul.

‘Sweet Somethings’

Where have I been for the last 4-5 months? What have I been upto? Why did I disappear all of a sudden? I’m sure you’ve been wondering. Oh yes, I’m guilty as charged. Here’s why: My health had turned into a sad state of affairs after a severe E.coli infection in my body that began 7 months back. I’ve spent a considerable amount of time in and out of hospital the last few months.

Eggless Strawberry Mousse

Just 3 ingredients. And what do you get in return for putting them together? Dreamy, airy, pink-a-luscious yumminess that’ll make you feel like you’re floating amidst clouds. Pink clouds. Pink clouds that have sweet succulent strawberries hanging from them.

Eggless Chocolate Fudge Brownies

So how many of you eventually guessed right about what I made with those ‘yummy in the tummy’ Palak Pakoras? Yes, I made my version of Kadi Pakodi with them alright. Is that what you guessed I did? I know some of you did, from the comments you left me. Yoohoo! Full brownie points for knowing me well. No really, I mean the ‘brownie’ bit all the way. ‘Cos my dears, I have some piquant and divine brownies for you today. What’s more, they’re cocoa brownies so they’re really really easy-peasy to make as well. You cannot get away without making these. There’s no escaping now. Muhuhahaha! *evil roaring laughter*

Palak Pakoras

“I’m Popeye the Sailor Man.
I’m strong to the finich, cause I eats me spinach.
I’m Popeye the Sailor Man. I’m Popeye the Sailor Man.”

I know what you’re thinking. No, I’m not Popeye the Sailor Man. But I LOVE spinach just as much as he does, if not more. Rich in iron, lovely colour, tastes yumm, pairs well with almost anything. What’s not to like? And when it’s spinach something deep-fried, who can even refuse it. Let alone refuse, sometimes you cannot rest until you’ve made it, pigged on it and burped in satisfaction. And that’s a confession coming from the pit bottom of the yummy tummy.

Tangy Tomato Chutney

Would you believe me if I said that if you make this chutney and have a go at it, you will not stop licking your fingers? Yes, it’s true. If you’re like me and you love tangy chutneys, this one nails it. Like never before.

Ubbu Rotti

“When you wake up in the morning, Pooh,” said Piglet at last, “what’s the first thing you say to yourself?” 
“What’s for breakfast?” said Pooh. “What do you say, Piglet?” 
“I say, I wonder what’s going to happen exciting today?” said Piglet. 
Pooh nodded thoughtfully. “It’s the same thing,” he said.” ― A.A. Milne

Go the Distance! Make a Difference!

Have you ever seen or come across an underprivileged child and felt a tug at your heartstrings? I cannot recount the number of times that has happened. It is so sad that there are millions of kids and babies out there who’ve been abandoned and nearly done for either by cruel, heartless people or unfortunate circumstances. Thankfully, there still exist people like you and me who can be like breaths of fresh air in atleast some of those lives and help them forget their worries and smile for a change.