MEINE CORNER IN THE BLOG WORLD!

I have been occupied with something or the other and didnt really get a chance to blog. Since my hubby's bday was coming up at the start of this month, I wanted to complete stitching a kit. I had begun quite lazily on it, but managed to spend hours together every day and complete it on his birthday. I made some brownies too as a gift, but I somehow wasnt too impressed with the results. I imagined the brownies more softer than it turned out, anyways, since there were no complaints, i guess perfection shud be aimed for the next trial. We had amazing dinner for his bday at a new place called "temptations" at downtown famous for indo-chinese fusion, the food was yum and the gobi manchurian was the best I have had in ages...it was just too good! Besides that I am volunteering at ICC, a fun place and a pleasant lady to work with. My new adventure has been the VTA buses great timings n quite close to my points of stop. I once got a free ride since the bus was empty and I guess I...

Friday night we went for dinner to a Malaysian joint called "Banana leaf". It was the first time I was going to eat Malaysian, so you can imagine my excitement, especially since we are talking food! This place is very popular and the crowd waiting for a table proved it, ambience - dim lit with good art work on the walls can be unnoticable since its nosiy in there! Prathas as starters and Pad thai noodles were too good! Chocolate mousse was amazing as ever , though i did try the fried banana with icecream which was pretty cool. Saturday morning I equipped myself with a driving permit after giving in a written test.So all I now need is good confidence on the roads here before i take an appointment for driving test.Anyways, that evening after a lot of cleaning, laundry and sleep, we decided to go for dinner n watch a movie.So this time dinner is Italian at DiCicco's- romantic place that believed in Retro music and native italian dishes. We had Bruschetta to start with and ba...

A Sanjeev Kapoor idea, I liked it for the sour taste it creates.Its a good break from the usual!! TP, this is the recipe that I had mentioned to you on chat a couple of days back. Sis and Athena, maybe you want to try this as well! Good luck and tell me how it was…. INGREDIENTS -Potatoes ….3 medium sized -Carrots……3 medium sized -French beans…10-12 -Brinjals…..4-6 small sized(baby ones are best) -Onions….2 medium sized -Ginger….1½ inch piece -Garlic…..4 cloves -Green peas….1/2 cup( I used frozen ones, you could use shelled) -Fresh coriander leaves…a few sprigs -Green chillies…2-3 -Oil….3 tbsps -Red chilli powder…..1 tsp -Turmeric powder…..1/2 tsp -Salt……to taste -Yoghurt….2 tbsps( I used slightly sour curd for taste) -Garam Masala….1/2 tsp You could add Broad beans about 10-12 and Fresh fenugreek leaves ½ bunch( I didn’t!) I am sure the leaves would help get better taste! METHOD 1.Peel, wash and cut potatoes, carrots into half-inch sized cubes.String, wash and cut Fresh beans and broa...

I am suddenly in this mood to put down the recipies I have tried recently and some over and over again!So here you go- to my Sis, Athena and TP in particular! Hope you enjoy! 1-Alu Methi Masala Ingredients A bunch of Methi leaves 2-3 medium Potatoes 1 big Onion 2 Tomatoes 2 Green Chillies 2 tsp of Ginger Garlic paste A bit of Clove -Cinnamon powder 2 tsp Red Chilli powder 1 tsp Coriander powder 2 tbsp Oil Tumeric powder Salt to taste. Method : Pick out the methi leaves from stems. Cut the potatoes into cubes and set aside. Heat oil in a kadhai and add the onions and green chillies. After the onions turn golden brown add the ginger garlic paste and fry for a few more minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes are soft. Then add all the dry masalas and add the alu and methi leaves. Add a little water and cook till done. This is a spicy sabzi and can be had with Plain Rice or Rotis or Parathas. 2-Jeera Rice Ingredients: Basmati rice 2 cups Thinly sliced onion 1 small size Cumi...