tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31560861674919320892024-03-14T13:34:50.842+05:30Chhapan BhogVegetarian cooking and Eggless BakingShikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-87569764331079780542016-05-10T16:00:00.000+05:302016-05-10T16:00:50.775+05:30Corn and Chana Dal Vada
Corn and Chana Dal Vada
Who doesn’t like to have a super tempting,
piping hot snack with their evening cup of tea?? Just visualize a rainy
evening, you sitting in your balcony or by side of your window with a cup of
coffee /Tea and a plateful of yummy snack.. Wow!!! I am sure this wow would
have struck the cord of your heart as well.
Rains have knocked the doors in Bangalore andShikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-33811552449752987942015-10-27T22:28:00.000+05:302015-10-27T23:35:28.331+05:30Masala Kaju
Masala Kaju/Spicy Cashews
Masala Kaju as the name suggests is a preparation of cashews
in which cashews are roasted and infused with various spices and flavors.
Masala Kaju makes a super snack both to prepare and please the guest. Whether
it’s a cocktail party or winter evening with friends, An outing with friends or
long distance travel, these Spicy Cashews are very handy to carry andShikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-90253962113351320882015-10-27T13:46:00.000+05:302015-11-04T22:22:12.353+05:30Kesari Badam Katli/Saffron Infused Almond Fudge
Kesari Badam Katli/ Saffron infused Almond fudge
Indian Festive season is just around the corner, and any
Indian festival without some awesome and royal preparation of sweets is
absolutely incomplete. Everyone has their own way and traditions of
celebration, with my family; festival basically means taking blessing from
almighty and parents and enjoys festival with good food and lots of Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-76127109633744757252015-07-28T15:47:00.001+05:302015-07-28T15:58:53.356+05:30No Cook No Bake Chocolate Pizza
No Cook No Bake Chocolate Pizza
Last week I had some guests who came home without giving
notice. Personally I plan very quickly on what needs to be prepared and served
to guests considering the ingredients I have at home. But, when it comes to dessert,
I go absolutely blank. And on almost all such instances we end up getting ice
cream from out and serve. But, this time that was not an Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-17617350101530949082015-07-13T15:28:00.002+05:302015-07-17T14:34:56.395+05:30Instant Pizza Samosa
Instant Pizza Samosa
Who Doesn’t Likes Samosa!! The most Famous Indian Appetizer,
that can part of breakfast, evening snack and for me it can be part of a meal
too…:D
Almost every Indian craves for samosas as the monsoon knocks
the door... the combination of piping hot Samosa with hot sip of coffee or
Ginger tea is one of the best combos made in heaven..
I have tried out many fillings Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-88234911602837476162015-06-16T15:08:00.000+05:302015-07-07T15:20:45.828+05:30Eggless, Classic Black Forest Cake
Eggless Classic Black Forest Cake
It was my Munchkin’s 2nd Birthday on 22nd
of April, and we had planned a small celebration with very close family and
friends. Since he is getting big fan of Thomas “The Train” we ordered a Thomas
themed cake for him. But But But….. How could a Baker mommy not bake a cake for
her Sonshine…. :D
Did this Simple, All time Fav. No fail recipe of a ClassicShikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-35878077866308712172015-06-05T19:52:00.000+05:302015-06-05T19:52:19.033+05:30No Cook/No Bake Lycee/Litchee Cheese Cake
No Cook/No Bake Lycee/Litchee Cheese Cake
So this is my Second Post to the #BeatTheHeat Series
As shared earlier I’ll be doing some summer special recipes
this season and share with you all. The series continuous with this NO Bake No
Cook Lychee Cheese Cake. J
Who Thinks a Cheese Cake is an Extravagant Dessert that is
available only at restaurants?? Well, Give it a thought again Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-50889008348959886742015-05-31T00:46:00.000+05:302015-07-21T20:36:34.221+05:30Jumbo Veggie Burger
Jumbo Veggie Burger
What Would you do when you crave to eat something nice,
filling, Delicious, Loaded with veggies and Some Health has to be considered too.. :P
:D ) But too lazy to step out and go to treat yourself??
This happens to me all the time, especially on Friday
evenings. And, you know what Lazy does on such day??? Me who is tiered to go out and eat ; spend
hours in kitchen to Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-56500438062423845552015-05-31T00:11:00.001+05:302015-06-01T19:51:32.529+05:30Hara Bhara Kebab/Green Veggie Kebab
Hara Bhara Kebab/Green Veggie Kebab
This Kebab is the most common appetizer at almost every menu
in every Indian Restaurant followed by Paneer Tikka. J Not only its hot seller for Restaurants,
but is favorite for any Cocktail party, Family get together too.
Not only these Kebabs taste yummy, but comes with goodness
of load of veggies and Iron rich Chana Dal/Bengal Gram. The kebabs have Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-41483121397201111752015-05-27T22:00:00.000+05:302015-05-29T13:13:36.013+05:30Kesar, Badam and Pista Kulfi/ Saffron, Almond and Pistachio Ice Cream(Indian Style)
Kesar, Badam and Pista Kulfi/ Saffron, Almond and Pistachio
Ice Cream (Indian Style)
Summers Without Ice Creams are like Winters Without Soup..
:D
Who doesn’t like to indulge in some Creamy, Chilled, and
Mouth watering Ice Creams when it’s dead hot out..?? In India its terribly hot
in all the states and regions... And everyone these days strive to prepare
something chilling that could Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-16344426804829148372015-05-19T13:46:00.000+05:302015-06-02T14:57:56.211+05:30Eggless Kesar Pista/Saffron Pistachio Cookies
Eggless Kesar Pista/Saffron Pistachio
Cookies
Saffron and Pistachio /Kesar pista is a
combination made in heaven. I personally adore this combination and love to
make kesar pista Milk shake, Kesar Pista Ice cream in summers, Kesar Pista
popsicles and many more desserts with this awesome twosome combo..:)
This time I thought of using this
combination little differently and make Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-71360527928579512532015-05-15T22:01:00.002+05:302015-07-17T14:35:23.458+05:30Aam Panna/ Raw Mango Slush
Aam Panna/ Raw Mango Slush
How Can summer and Summer coolers list be complete without
the humble Masala Aam Panna. A raw mango drink infused with flavors of Roasted Cumin
seeds, Mint and black Salt. Raw mango is available in abundance these days in
market, People have started pickling of mangoes, making Dips and Chutneys, Jam
and what not. With me my favorite way to enjoy the king of fruit Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-72740795254356787462015-05-14T16:49:00.000+05:302015-06-12T19:52:16.323+05:30Eggless Besan/Gram Flour Cookies
Eggless Besan/Gram Flour Cookies
Today again its super healthy cookies coming your way.. :)
these cookies are absolutely melt in mouth, super delicious and just too
tempting to resist.
if you love besan/gram flour ladoos, you are going to adore
these cookies... today i bring to you complete besan cookie made with just 4
basic ingredients, i have shared this recipe of besan nankhatis Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-66348157773406537652015-05-14T11:56:00.005+05:302015-12-10T13:08:22.298+05:30Peas Kachoris/Green Peas Stuffed Indian Fried Flat Bread
Peas Kachoris/Green Peas Stuffed Indian Fried Flat Bread
Like Won-tons is to Chinese cuisine, Kachoris are for Indian
snack. Like Falafel are integral part of
Middle Eastern snack Kachoris are for Indian Snack.
Kachoris, Samosa and other few snacks are a must have for
anyone who like Indian cuisine. I have earlier shared the recipe of Kachoris (Onion
Kachoris with you all, and was Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-9302067572793980252015-05-09T22:16:00.001+05:302015-06-02T14:57:56.266+05:30Eggless Whole Wheat and Almond Cookies
Eggless Whole Wheat and Almond Cookies
As the Summer Vacation starts here in India, Holidays start for kids and double job for mommies. :D
When kids are at home the home comes alive with their Mischievousness and Playfully acts all the time..
We as mommies are always on toes half the time running behind our toddlers and half in kitchen preparing healthy food for them. So, I thought of doingShikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-39381923971400918172015-05-09T22:16:00.000+05:302015-06-02T14:57:56.225+05:30Eggless Choco Delight ( Nutty Chocolate Cookies)
Post #2 for Cookies Series
As Promised here comes the second post to Cookies Week. My Favorite , your Favorite and Kids Favorite Chocolate Cookies but with a nutty twist to it.. :)
Kids Loves Chocolate and can eat anytime of the day, so why not bake something that kids love and give it our own healthy touch...Lets bake Some Chocolate Cookies that are loaded with nuts. This is an eggless Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-15244677102102234972015-05-09T21:48:00.000+05:302015-05-09T22:16:29.087+05:30Quick 15 Minutes Indo Chinese Platter
Quick 15 Minutes Indo Chinese Platter
Do you feel in a fix at times when some guests come without
notice? Or, in daily life at times you want to pamper yourself with yummy food
without putting in much effort??? Every time Maggie or any Ramen noodles does
not satisfy your taste buds, do they?? Well, not for me all the time..
Though I love Maggie and Top Ramen and even Cup noodles.. :Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-28932970319748042015-05-04T20:09:00.000+05:302015-05-09T22:16:12.128+05:30Falafel Stuffed Bread Bites
Falafel Stuffed Bread Bites
With 2 Nd round of a food competition, I had 2 ingredients self selected and 2 others given by a fellow competitor. So, this time the 4 ingredients I had was Chickpeas, sweet corn kernels , yeast and flour... Sounds weird....?? :D to me too, at the first go.. But then lot of brain scratching thought of making a falafel Pie, but when shared my thought with Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-9171653444469688122015-04-20T15:18:00.000+05:302015-04-28T21:57:07.021+05:30Home Made Strawberry Jam with 3 Ingridients
Home Made Strawberry Jam with 3 Ingredients ( without Artificial Color/Flavors or Preservatives?
Who Doesn't Loves Jam?? Though I know there would be many who don't, but I am talking about majority.. :D
Before we Bid Adieu to yummy, juicy and flavorful Strawberries, I finally tried my first ever jamming process and the results were super Awesome. I have referred to the basic jam from Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-67278143181348653822015-04-17T14:26:00.000+05:302015-04-17T14:26:29.994+05:30Individual Serving Shahi Vegetable Casserole
Individual Serving Shahi Vegetable Casserole
In a recent food competition I was given a list of ingredient
and challenge was to prepare a dish with those ingredients without using any
other ingredients apart from basic ingredient like oil, onion garlic and
seasoning ingredients.
I had an absolute peculiar list of ingredient which constituted:
<!--[if !supportLists]-->- &Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-129980525342674292015-04-15T10:48:00.000+05:302015-04-17T14:26:13.774+05:30Cream of Spinach Soup
Cream of Spinach Soup
After the super success of my Tomato Soup, I who was an absolutely non soup person promised My self to try more. And more soups. What better can be a bowl of piping hot soup in winter evenings... :-)
My kiddo is an extremely fussy eater.. So me as mommy needs to every day find a new way to make him eat healthy food. I made this spinach soup Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-16825186897115856332015-03-12T14:13:00.001+05:302015-03-19T09:19:54.988+05:30Thandai Flavoured Eggless Blue Velvet CupcakesThe Thandai Flavoured Blue Velvet CupcakesThandai is an instant flavouring given to milk in summers in India. The season of Thandai starts with Holi. There are numbers of ready to use Thandai Powder, wet paste available in market. Just add the Thandai powder/ paste to milk Stir and voila your glass of heavenly tasting Thandai is ready...:) Thandai is basically made with nuts like almonds, Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-30105896847293941142015-03-10T17:20:00.001+05:302015-05-10T07:59:09.504+05:30Kesar Mal Pua with Instant Gulab RabriKesar Mal Pua with instant Gulab RabriMy Holi special a Dessert. Saffron flavoured and coloured Kesar Malpuas served with chilled and refreshing Gulab ( Rose flavoured a rabdi), sounds sinful,right?? Trust it was by far the best dessert I gave made...:) Holi is all about colours and celebration with friends and family. This dessert is perfect for an occasion where you are looking for aShikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-50648215471997279262015-02-20T14:41:00.001+05:302015-04-20T15:52:08.850+05:30Cottage, Cheddar Cheese and Cilantro filled Flower breads
Cottage, Cheddar Cheese and Cilantro filled Flower breads
Few days back as pert of my Valentines surprise spread for hubby, tried these beautiful looking flower shape breads .. And he was in complete aww and surprise too see how beautiful food could be...:)
While I was finalising my menu for the Valentines surprise spread, I was searching on Internet various options, which Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156086167491932089.post-47132733480548874712015-02-20T13:54:00.001+05:302015-06-02T14:57:56.235+05:30Eggless Whole Wheat Coconut Cookies with just 5 ingredientsEggless Whole Wheat Coconut cookiesI believe that 101 is an auspicious number.. :) so to celebrate by 101th post on blog thought of doing something sweet. I wanted to keep it as simple as possible, yet appealing and something that could reach everyone's heart... I started my journey of blogging with my first post being of whole wheat cookies. I also wanted to make this moment of celebrating 1st Shikhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792447852515668416noreply@blogger.com3