Oats Banana Apple smoothie

In the quest for a decent quencher when we are both thirsty and hungry, this smoothie comes in handy. Simple ingredients, power packed and lots of nutrition. This time made my daughter do a video recipe.

Chocolate cake(s)

Ingredients (8″ pan friendly)2 cup all purpose flour2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup cocoa powder1 1/2 baking powder1 1/2 baking soda1 cup unflavoured oil1 cup hot water1 cup milk2 eggs (room temperature)1 tsp vanilla essence1 tsp coffee powder (instant) How do we do it 1. Sift well the flour,  baking powder,  baking soda and the cocoa…

Semolina Cake with a Mango Twist (Eggless)

Who doesn’t love a big ripe bite of the king of fruits- the mango? Mangoes, though I am not a big fan, has always fascinated me with its colours and the varieties. To fill the gap, my better half gets hyped, when he talks about mangoes. There were times when I was jealous of the…

Thalassery Biriyani

Thalassery (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thalassery) is a place in the Malabar Coast of Kerala. The place is famous for so many things. I have never been a fan of a non-vegetarian course until I met my soul mate. He is a hardcore non-vegetarian. Neither of us is from the place which I am referring to, yet we have…

Pineapple layered silhouette cake

Any July, its cake time. Baking never bores me and of course when it is for our loved ones, the happy hormones boost up. July is the hottest month in the middle east, I hate these temperatures and it plays with the temperament. But then the whisk makes it all balanced. Whisk and a wish,…

Chocolate Cupcake

The lone crusader, thats the phrase which came to my mind when I clicked the featured image. My 6 year old knows when she hears the click of the oven door, that I am upto something. She suddenly fancies herself as a cat and will be marking in and around me. She will assimilate all…

Bread”O”Bread

Nothing can be exciting than baking a bread. And nothing can give you the satisfaction when it turns out to be the best of yours. The aroma that fills the air makes the place a heaven. Today I baked the famous pullman’s loaf. Interesting name, isn’t it? Those who are curious, the story goes this…

Unniyappam

“Unniyappam” is a local delicacy in the State of Kerala. Almost millions of Keralites across the world can relate this delicacy to their childhood. The rich aroma infused by the cardomom and banana, the two most essential ingredients, is divine. For those who are from the west, can relate to the Danish aebleskiver, despite the…