This summer has been oppressively hot and unbearable. The tendency to drink something cold has made me make fresh watermelon juice and have it in the fridge instead of store bought sugary ones. There are days when I long for ice cream, being lactose intolerant keeps me away from them. So here is a substitute,…
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Watermelon Mint Salad
This year, Bangalore has had some unusually hot pre- summer days. It is not mango season yet, mangoes make summer bearable. But there is a surplus of watermelon in the stores. Right in front of my apartment sits a watermelon vendor. I can look out of my kitchen window and see the tempting red fruit,…
Spicy Healthy Yogurt Dill Dip
This is a quick and easy dip to make and a big hit! It is healthy since we use yogurt instead of sour cream. I always thought dill was an exotic herb until I realized it was sabakki / sabbasige soppu and available fresh everywhere in India. Sprinkle some fresh chopped dill goes well with…
Vegan Lentil Mushroom Burgers
Leftovers, what do we do with that. Cooking for 2 or 3 is something I cannot do. In our family, we are small eaters but I still cook for an army. I can eat the same dish for another day, maybe. But then, I have a yearning to make something completely different with all the…
Sunday Morning Breakfast -Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
It is a cold Sunday morning. I am not in the mood for eggs. I do not have dosa batter in the fridge and too lazy to make any other Indian breakfast. I am in the mood for something warm. I find an apple on the counter, waiting to be cut. I had a yearning…
Chai With Preethi 