Fun recipes

Nothing says summer better than the arrival of mangoes! Indians love their mangoes in all its forms,...

Have you shopped for mangoes yet? They have arrived and how! Ranging from sweet to tangy, raw to rip...

As summer reaches its peak, the temperatures are soaring! And even though summer brings vacations, m...

If your baby is between the age of 6 to 10 months - chances are that your little one is already teet...

When the babies start teething, they need something that will suppress their urge to bite and chew....

Whoever said Valentine’s is all about sweet desserts and all things mushy? Lets remember that...

Winter is upon us and it’s the perfect time to relish some hot, soul stirring soup. Especially...

Indians consume three  times more tea during winters than usual; this means one has to stock up...

It’s that time of the year again, when ovens are out and the aroma of delicious baked goodies...

Kalamro or Kalamra is a Bohri delicacy prepared to mark the occasion of Prophet Mohammed’s bir...

Gingerbread cookies are a Christmas favourite world over. Amongst the many traditional Christmas bak...

Winter is here and it’s time again to savour those yummy desserts made especially with seasona...

As a mother, the one thing that’s always on my mind is - “What to prepare for my child&r...

As soon as you are expecting a baby, the whole world converges to give you diet gyaan! Isn’t i...

If you’re a Mumbaikar, you can’t miss the magic that Navratri adds to the spirit of the city. The fe...

We have all known and loved Medu Vadas. Now with a twist to this old favourite, presenting, Bread Va...

Spicy, tangy, lip smacking, street chaats are any Indian women’s first love! But, that love soon fad...

Pinwheels are one of my favorite starters when I have guests coming over. This time, however I thoug...

Kids these days are no less than Superman; inundated with a whale of activities, their schedules are...

For days, when the weather outside is wet & cold and you crave something hot and comforting the...

Sandwiches are my favorite pick for a quick lunch or a tiffin option when in hurry. Sometimes, I use...

The holy Islamic month of Ramzaan is upon us and so is the scorching heat. The rains have been delay...

Baked Potatoes is one of those humble dishes which is so easy to make and remains the most sough-aft...

Summers take me back to school days where we would eat lots of mangoes and then relish the taste thr...

If you are a mommy looking for a healthy yet yummy recipe that can be easily added to your weight lo...

Tabouleh is a dish made using bulgur wheat (dalia) and a variety of vegetables, fruits and nuts. The...

Pregnancy is a great phase in every woman’s life; you are pampered by everyone, you can sleep unlimi...

Hey moms, summer vacations are here and I am sure you have gotten busy in the kitchen dishing out de...

As the mercury rises high this summer, the only things we feel like eating should be fresh, fast and...

Pizzas are loved by all, especially ones that have cheese oozing out of them and are generously topp...

Healthy eating starts early and that is one reason why even when it comes to my school going son’s t...

Thandai Panna Cotta is the union of Indian flavours with an International recipe resulting in a clas...

Sweets are a synonym of any Indian festival. One such sweet, especially popular in the North of...

Summer’s almost here and it’s time to rustle up recipes that keep the body and mind cool. We are on...

“I don't like desserts" said no kid ever. Ice creams, Donuts, Chocolate pastries is something almost...

Ingredients: Paneer - 1 pc (matchbox size)Mushrooms - 4 piecesOlive oil - 1/2 tspLemon juice - sq...

Young or old, Kitty party or your child’s birthday Party, meal or just a tea time snack – Dhoklas ar...

Green Pea is one winter vegetable, currently found in abundance in the markets. It looks pretty, coo...

Ingredients Whole wheat flour - 1 ¼ cupRagi (Nachni flour/ finger millets) - 1 ¼ cupPowdered suga...

Ingredients Moong dal - 2 tbspDaliya - 30 gmsVegetable broth/ plain water - 1 cup Oil - 1 ts...

Try this wholesome “red” soup which is prepared with the best of season’s vegetables. The soup is th...

Ingredients Dates- 2 choppedAlmonds-1 tspRaisins-1 tspDry figs- 2Cardamom (green)-1 [peeled and s...

Dry Fruits are super foods! With an amazing shelf life and yummy taste, they have tons of nutrients...

Once my son asked me why everything related to heart is always pink or red. This was more in the lig...

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than a sweet biscuit which brings back childhood memori...

What to make for tiffin tomorrow? - Is a worrying question for most moms! While tiffin recipe option...

re you too late to soak fruits for a Christmas cake? Wondering what other authentic Christmas recipe...

t the onset of winter season fresh methi leaves (fenugreek) form an integral part of our diet. Methi...

Trilok loves pasta, I think I may have mentioned that a number of times before. He also loves mac 'n...

Every Moms dilemma in the morning is what to pack for the little one's snack box? Choosing a healthy...

Ingredients (Makes 20) 1. Khoya or Mawa (unsweetened and crumbled) – 1 cup2. Fresh Coconut (grate...

If you want something traditional, yet not something which you get commonly, this is a perfect sweet...

If looks of a dish could kill, this dish would have surely killed you. This is one of the simplest o...

This is one of those dishes which bring back my childhood memories. This used to be our Sunday break...

They Say-Moms are the people who teach us honesty while sneaking vegetables into our food.There woul...

Just about every parent I know thinks that their child is a "fussy eater". The degree of fussiness v...

Eggs are the ultimate convenience food and powerhouse of nutrition packed with protein and range of...

It's Eid, and this year we are celebrating it away from family. With a growing toddler, I always pre...

Yoghurt DipHang about 3 to 4 cups of yoghurt in a muslin cloth for approx 4 hours, until all the wat...

Nabeel is learning vegetables in school. Last week they were introduced to Spinach and I made him so...

Ingredients1. 250 gms ash gourd, peeled, cut into chunks2. 1/2 cup black eyed beans 3. 1 green chill...

INGREDIENTS 1. 1 cup of Brown rice 2. 2 Tbsp Oil Ingredients for Pulikachal (Puliyodharai / Puliy...

INGREDIENTS 1. 1/2 cup split pigeon pea or toor dal 2. 2-3 shallots or pearl onions finely sliced...

INGREDIENTS: 1. Whole Green Gram-1 cup 2. Cumin seeds-1/2Tsp 3. Ginger-1/2" 4. Thai green pepper...

Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of the state of Kerala.The festival is celebrate...

This one is SO simple I cannot believe I did not think of combining these two super foods together f...

Here's my first non recipe post where I aim to share few tips on how a smart mom should stock her pa...

One small but significant change you could make in your lifestyle, is to do away with artificial co...

"How often have we mums struggled to figure out what food portions of healthy food should we offer t...

I decided to chalk out how and what I was going to pack for our 24 hours flight. Here is my list ofH...

Ingredients :For making spinach (palak halwa) you will require:1. 2 cups palak (boiled, stained and...

Ingredients: 1. Brown Rice – 1 cup2. Onion - 1 (chopped)3. Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp4. Small gree...

In today's times, Idli is not just a South Indian breakfast, but is one of the most popular breakfas...

Peaches are in season and every year I make this very simple and delish dessert using them called Pe...

To much of my satisfaction my little Tilly is showing signs of enjoying "hands-on" involvement in th...

Most of my generation moms grew up watching Popeye – The Sailor and so were introduced to spinach ve...

These pancakes are a storehouse of nutrients, which the kids will love!. Almond flour pancakes paleo...

The family loves MILKSHAKES. Both Nabeel and his father are fond of milk and personally, I hate plai...

Ramadan is almost here and I am sure the concern of what new to make every evening for Iftar is eati...

I usually have a stock of boneless chicken lying in the freezer especially for Nabeel. Besides,...

Try this delicious chewy oatmeal cookies recipe today! To my dissatisfaction, 'T' recently discov...

These turned out to be one of those finger food items T could munch on while being his busy little s...

Today's recipe is something I relished as a kid, prepared by my mom – Rawa Uttapam or Indian Semolin...

I am in love with the phase 'T' is in at the moment. He has miraculously opened himself to flavours...

"And yes, these can be introduced as soon as they start eating and you can feed the little children,...

Presenting, rice cutlets, a leftover rice recipe you must try- It's amazing that even toddlers gr...

I've grown up eating Dhirde. These are traditional Maharashtrian rice batter pancakes. Mum used to m...

Try this Baked Beetroot & Spinach Fingers recipe today for your kid too. Trilok is getting to an...

My version of Mac 'N' Cheese is again pretty loaded with veggies and I hope your munchkins like it a...

Last night I made a veggie bake for dinner. I thought, why should only we have all the fun? Let T en...

On 25th was T's star birthday which his awesome grandparents celebrated in grand style. Everyone gor...

This deliciously simple Fried Rice with Salad Greens recipe allows you to truly mix up those leafy g...

I made this treat for babies that accompanied their parents for our new year's party. Why should adu...

Potatoes are T's ALL time favourite! If he could have his way he'd eat them for all his meals. So in...

Sandwiches are a common item in our children’s lunchboxes. How about packing it with some more...

So here's my first of the many Tiffin treats, baked new potato wedges recipe for 'T'....

Try this carrot cup cake recipe on this halloween!   Ingredients: Set 01 1. 1/2 cup of whol...

I am going to keep this post-super short since I am in the middle of packing off to go to my folks,...

It was quick and easy. 'T' ate it with no fuss at all and I was free to go about doing my chores the...

Try this simple masala roti recipe for your kids, they are super nutritious (no doubt) and are easy...

It's been long since I baked something using chocolate. I have been baking a variety of things, some...

Tilly bomb has been chilling at his grandmas this summer. It's a rather long stay this time and with...

I tried this Carrot Almond Cinnamon Muffins which made my day!     The muffins also d...

I have never done a main course recipe on my blog till date and today that shall change! Presenting,...

These little babies make excellent finger food and are a brilliant introduction to mushrooms. T seem...

's second introduction to Indian flavours was a success! He lapped it up like a little puppy. I say...

I love silky mashed potatoes. They go well as pie toppings and spreads for crisps. The sweet, savour...

Mangoes are clearly not Nabeel's favourite! Recently, I served him Aam ras (sweetened mango pulp pop...

I discovered the recipe to this awesome pudding just in time. A few days after T's birthday I had so...

As one of my earlier posts mentioned, Nabeel has taken to sandwiches and I am now exploring differen...

Two dips that T and his friends loved on his first birthday. Both had no added sugars and were natu...

We're tripping on Strawberries as one would notice with all my recent posts. So here's another addit...

It's the season for juicy crimson carrots, and the mandatory preparations of what I've grown up on,...

Last week my aunt shared this fantastic recipe. Once I tried it, I was thrilled at the result. The E...

Here's what you'll need for zucchini potato cheese bake recipe. At first, I was pretty upset when...

With the advent of T’s first year molars, he has discovered the joy of the ultimate crunch –CHIPS!&n...

Try this vegan spinach and basil pesto recipe just like I did for my 'T'. The recipe was shar...

As your little one is closer to or over a year old, feeding may get a little more challenging as you...

Make it sweet, make it savoury, the delight of the first crunch will always make it a winner! Try th...

I am hooked onto seeds and it's very evident in my posts. They're so packed with goodness that I can...

This update is after rather long. This entire week I was juggling between planning for T's first Bir...

I've been thinking of developing Indian style gravy subzi's (curries) for T to get him familiarised...

Y toothless little munchkin finally seems to be getting signs of sprouting multiple teeth. With bump...

This weekend, little T's grandma made him delicious juicy teethers for him. I thought of sharing thi...