Orange Fizz | Fresh Orange Drink | Summer Drink

As the temperature is scorching day by day I had become difficult to with it.Is just April and I"m much worried how it would be in the month of May.As in the month of May, we have the peak of summer called as " Agni Nakshatram" for a period of around 25 days which are the hottest days in a year.This year it starts on May 3rd and ends on May 27th.

But we feel the heat of that period now in the month of April itself.I am much concerned how people who sell on pavements manage to withstand this heat.Let's pray that the sun god to be merciful on them and might bring some changes in weather.

Foxtail Millet- Jaggery Pudding | Thinnai- Jaggery Payasam | Tamil New Year Day Recipe

இனிய தமிழ்  புத்தாண்டு  வழ்த்துக்கள் ,Wishing all my readers on this Tamil new year day and Vishu wishes for people in Kerala.

Nothing better than a sweet to begin this auspicious day and so here I am with an interesting pudding/payasam with a millet- Foxtail.

Pumpkin Paratha | Paratha Recipe

I was lagging interest in blogging and when I shared my status in FB ,blogger friends suggested me to take a break .I too thought but things becomes worse as I was more stressed up in free time.When kids are at home I feel engaged and lively and once they left for school my mood changes so today I decided to write a post to keep me engaged.

After ages  I clicked pictures  a day before to blog and hence this recipe.

Aam Ka Panna | Raw Mango Drink | Summer Drink

One would say summer is officially in India as one feel more heat,sweat,thirstiness,etc,etc.Met department says the temperature now in March very much above the normal by 4-5 deg.I'm literally not willing to do anything due to this heat except just eat,watch TV ,read or browse.Many thoughts arise to try new recipes while looking other blogs my feel really lazy now a days.On Monday when my daughter was in her study holiday I some how managed to make this drink in my kitchen which I was eyeing to do more than a year.

Carrot Raita | Easy raita Recipe

Temperature is steadily increasing day by day and it has become difficult to with stand the heat.To say the truth I don't feel to cook anything these days and you can clearly see that I my blog where I posted very few recipes this month.If this happens now means can't imaging how it would be in April-may , when summer is peak.Try to drink more water and keep yourself hydrated ,avoid more spices in curries/gravies and make more meals with vegetables than meats.

Gobi Manchurian (Dry Version) | How to make gobi/cauliflower manchurian

Cauliflower is one of the seasonal  vegetable which is grown from a seed.The white head part is alone eaten.Its one vegetable which has an array of nutrients including minerals,vitamins,antioxidants and other phytochemicals.For weight watcher's this vegetable comes in handy as its not a starchy vegetable and high in natural fibres.One can have it as a salad, soup, cooked with other vegetables or as pot meal where it is cooked with rice and spices.

One major issue while dealing with this flower is that it has minute germs or insects hidden inside the florets.So great care has to be taken to remove it before making any preparation by letting it to be in hot water for a few minutes. If these germs are not removed it may cause stomach upset/poisoning.

Thayir Vada | Dahi Vada | South Indian Style Thayir Vada

Dahi vada/ thayir vada/ savory Indian doughnuts in yogurt  is one recipe where the deep fried vada either made fresh or leftovers in dunked in thick curd/yogurt and seasoned with some spices.Its one of the chat items widely seen throughout India.While browsing for this recipe I saw the difference of this recipe between south and north India is the addition of chat chutneys.North Indians were with both green and sweet chutney but down south, I found they add some spice powders.

Raw Jackfruit Curry | Chakka Curry | Unripe Jackfruit Recipe

Today's recipe is one of the most widely seen dish in Kerala.Mostly people there would grow all sorts of vegetables for their cooking in their backyard and make fresh curries daily with it.When I see such houses I feel more jealousy for having big area to grow plants. .To control my envy of it I just started growing a very few of it in my terrace,hope it gives me good result.If so I will share pictures.

Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie | Breakfast Smoothie

Today recipe is a very simple smoothie/shake with yogurt and strawberries.As I said in my previous post, strawberry preserve, as i want to make use of strawberry to the maximum I tried this yesterday for a drink after my breakfast.Its was yummy and filling and I didnot felt hungry to have my lunch.Its best to give kids when they are in a hurry during morning or for those who always skip their breakfast.

Strawberry Preserve /Jam | Easy Homemade Strawberry Jam

Before strawberries vanish from the market, I want to use them to the maximum.My long term wish was to make this preserve that without any preservatives or pectin..With just three ingredients you can make this preserve and store in a  refrigerator for future use as spread over bread/roti or to make milkshakes,etc.Here made it with chopped pieces  so as to get some chunky pieces while bitting but you can also blend it for finer version.Here I havSo do try this soon before these berries say bid adieu this year.

Coconut Burfi/Fudge | Thenga Burfi | Indian Sweet

Coconut Fudge/burfi is one of  the easiest sweet one can try.Even a beginners can try this sweet as it is so simple with few ingredients.When I was in college I use shared this recipe with my friends and one of my friend tried it and got huge appreciation.Yes, its very easy and I guess your pantry will surely have all items for it.When you get sudden sweet carving do try this simple sweet and indulge in it.

Strawberry Choco Chip Cupcakes | Eggless Cupcake

Since we did a small renovation in our kitchen I was not in a position to bake with my oven toaster, because the pin socket doesn't match with the one in the wall.When there is no room for baking my minds was eager for it and its true i guess ,   one get more anxiety about a particular action when it is not possible for a certain period.Have anybody experienced it and I felt it more when I was not able to bake but now after I got my adaptor for it my enthuse for baking has dropped to null.This is the only cupcake I have baked so far and I pray my spirit for baking must increase.

Beetroot Cutlet | Beetroot Tikki | Healthy Cutlet

Beetroot also knows as beets is a super healthy food which can be used as raw or cooked.With the wide range of health benefits in it has proved,  it lowers blood pressure. These have a unique source of betaine which is a nutrient that protects cells.This can be eaten either as simple salads marinated with lemon juice,herbs, and olive oil or cooked or one can even use it in baking to make cakes/cupcakes.