Author Archives: Y.V.
Cupcake Decoration Techniques
yes, i know i haven’t posted anything in a while. can searing heat and smothering humidity be cited as a reason for not going near the kitchen? maybe the fact … Continue reading
Marble Cake (Eggless)
its been ages since i last baked anything and i have been trying to get back my touch. its not been easy – for one, i’m now living in Chennai … Continue reading
Chocolate-coated Marshmallow Pops
are there times when you see something online, and you have to – just have to – try it out? well, there are many such recipes that i have been … Continue reading
Dhoklas And Corriander Chutney
when i was thinking about what i should blog about after all these months, i kept thinking of sweet things – a cake maybe, or something to do with chocolate. … Continue reading
Mangai Thokku (Raw Mango Pickle)
i am back home in Chennai (India) for a break – and boy am i loving it! i get to eat my mum’s cooking every single day - after months of having to cook … Continue reading
Almond Biscotti
its been a while since i last updated on this blog – and i have a very good reason for the long break. for the past couple of weeks, i haven’t been able to get … Continue reading
Cinnamon Rice Pudding
rice pudding is one of those dishes that is common to several cultures around the world: some make elaborate versions, some just boil stuff together, some garnish with rose water, raisins or nuts, while even … Continue reading
Dates & Walnuts Muffins
there are some classic combinations that will never lose their appeal. my last post was on one such – oatmeal and raisins in cookies – and this week, i have … Continue reading
Oatmeal, Raisin and Chocolate-Chip Cookies
what is it about oatmeal-raisin cookies that spells instant comfort? i can’t say – and i have spent a good 10 minutes writing and erasing words trying to convey my feelings. … Continue reading
Onion Fritters
it is said that the first six years of your life are the most important – when everything that happens around you leaves an impression on you. i am sure food … Continue reading
Mushrooms in Coconut Milk Curry
i should probably call this post “the nearly forgotten one” – given that i wrote down the recipe ages ago, but forgot to post it. i first tasted this curry some months back - my mum had made it for … Continue reading
Orange Blueberry Muffins
in recent months, i have come across more and more recipes (online and in print) that veer towards the “healthy” side - less fat and sugar, more wholemeal flour, more fruits thrown in … Continue reading
Home-made Pasta Sauce
in the not-so-distant past, i was hit by a pasta craving and decided that i would make myself some spaghetti. when i checked my bottle of pasta sauce, i … Continue reading
Cottage Cheese-stuffed Baked Portobello Mushrooms
when i started making these mushrooms, i was a bit nervous. you see, this was not exactly my first attempt at making stuffed mushrooms. past attempts, which involved white button mushrooms, usually ended … Continue reading
Restaurant Review: Lemongrass (Singapore)
my first memory of eating a bona-fide Thai meal is from about 9 – 10 years ago when i visited Bangkok with my family. the hotel we were staying in had a … Continue reading
Chocolate Cake with Cherry Filling and Chocolate Frosting
think chocolate cake and cherries – and the first image that probably springs to mind is a black forest cake. and that was what i had actually set out to make. using … Continue reading
Cake Truffles
i have been wanting to make cake truffles (aka cake balls/cake bon bons) for ages now. i saw them for the first time as Christmas Truffles at Exclusively Food and then subsequently … Continue reading
Pancakes
mention the word “pancakes” and the image that comes to my mind is of breakfast on a beautiful weekend morning with hot pancakes and maple syrup, freshly brewed coffee and a leisurely flick … Continue reading
Spicy Okra
okra, also known as ladies finger/bhendi/vendaikkai, was a popular choice of vegetable in my house. i personally liked it, so i had no problems. but if any of my cousins did raise a … Continue reading
Shortbread Squares
i have always had problems with maths – me and numbers don’t jive. i struggled through my school years when math was a compulsory part of the cirruculum and eagerly looked … Continue reading
Mango Oatmeal Smoothie
my parents are big advocates and followers of the saying ”breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” they ensure that they have a good, healthy breakfast every single morning – and … Continue reading
Home-made Paneer (Cottage Cheese)
i love paneer. frankly, i cant imagine what the world would be like if paneer had never been invented - no more paneer butter masala, paneer tikka or even good old … Continue reading
Shahi Tukra
i have always been fascinated by urdu. when i was younger, i used to listen to age-old hindi songs that were based on urdu lyrics with my dad translating the words for me. … Continue reading
Chilli Tofu
this recipe is for those days when you want to rustle up something but realise that you have only the bare basics in your kitchen – at least that was … Continue reading
Repost: Microwave Chocolate Cake for MEC Event
I am reposting my Microwave Chocolate Cake as i am sending it in to the Microwave Easy Cooking - Kids Party Food hosted by notyet100 at Asankhana. For the full recipe with notes and photographs, … Continue reading
Microwave Kalakand
when i first made kalakand with this recipe, i had to stand by the microwave and peep through the glass to ensure that the mixture did not boil over. while i … Continue reading
Mangai Pachadi (Green Mango Pieces In Sweet Sauce)
when i first started writing this recipe, i realised that i didn’t have a direct translation for “pachadi” - a word that is common to south indian cooking, but which cannot be succintly … Continue reading
Stuffed Mini Brinjals
i have to come right out and admit it: i don’t like brinjals. my family and close friends might even ask me to amend it to strongly dislike. just why … Continue reading
Chole/Channa Masala
there are some things that you can eat over and over again and yet never tire of it. and (apart from my mum’s cooking) chole masala is one of them for … Continue reading
