Beetroot Soup

We can’t have a soup theme and not make beetroot soup. I was contemplating the popular Borscht Soup but due to many reasons (mostly laziness) I decided against it, at least for now. I love to eat beetroot but making it not my favorite task. It gets its colour all over my kitchen which sports…

Pea & Mint Soup

Peas is one of my favourite ingredients for most dishes and this pea mint soup is a delightful addition to a peas recipe repertoire. We have a delightfully chilly weather in Bangalore right now and that is making me revisit all my old soup recipes. Pair this with a bowl of salad or a couple…

Spinach Soup

There are multiple ways to eat spinach but few match the warm spinach soup on a cold day. Bangalore has an enviable chilly weather now which is just perfect to make yourself a soup irrespective of the time of day. Take a large bowl of this spinach soup with some bread for lunch or dinner….

Garlic Knots

Garlic bread is one of the most popular forms of bread and a surest crowd pleaser. These garlic knots just add some pretty to the delicious and make it an irresistible combination. So soft and flavourful, it is tough to eat just one. Your hand automatically reaches for the next one as you chew on…

Softest Sandwich Bread Loaf

Despite making various stuffed and decorative breads, I find something magical about the simple sandwich bread. It can be used for so many different dishes or it can be simply had with a dab of butter. I keep trying and experimenting with multiple sandwich bread recipes. I can tell you this one is an absolute…

Stuffed and Braided Bread

There are few things I like better than bread and one of them is a stuffed bread. With a delicious filling and a pretty braided bread there is little else I would ask for. I would recommend this for a beginner bread baker. It looks pretty and makes you confident of being able to achieve…

Quick Dinner Rolls 

Bread is my one major weaknesses. I could probably sustain on fresh bread and cheese for the rest of my life. Like that is a surprise! So these amazing quick dinner rolls are a blessing for those times when I have a real craving for some bread. I make these often with great success except…

Eggless Awesome Banana Bread

This eggless banana bread holds a special place in my heart because it was the first dish I baked. Also because it was the first one to taste so awesome and delicious. The best part of this recipe is that it is very easy and more importantly very forgiving. I have tried variations and substitutions…

Spicy Buns

I love making small breads and buns. They make for a wonderful snack with some tea in the evening. These spicy buns are easy to make and taste delicious with or without a dip on the side. These are made with yeast and so it should be ready in a couple of hours. You can…

Crispy Garlic Pita Toasts

Whenever I end up with more pita bread than I need, these crispy pita toasts are my absolute saviours. They are easy to make and perfect for a quick snack for kids and adults alike. All you need to do is cut them into quarters and add your favourite toppings before you bake them crisp….