You know, why should food blogs be ONLY about food? Today, along with sharing a really cool recipe with y’all, I’m also going to talk about something else that’s really cool – Board Games. #NerdAlert So, my husband and I have a penchant for board games. We love organizing game nights and truly enjoy a…
Brunch Skillet || Chaitime
Aren’t brunches dreeeeeeamy? A brunch always reminds me of a nice vacation, the kind where you sleep late, wake up late, head out in a tee and shorts to find a nice, cozy cafe and order a cup of steaming hot, foamy coffee and a nice, large plate of breakfast with maybe a dessert or…
Bombay Masala Toast || Chaitime
How does rain make you feel? Rain makes me feel very happy. It makes me feel fresh and more connected to my roots. It also makes me feel very hungry. And we all know the unsaid, unwritten rule of nature – when you see rain, forget your pain and go fill your plate, AGAIN. Okay,…
Pineapple Kesari || Chaitime
Okay y’all, I admit. I’ve a MAJOR sweet-tooth. MAJOR. All my life I’ve been telling myself and my world that I don’t crave anything sweet, that I don’t like sweets, that I can survive without sucrose. LIE. My whole belief system was shattered not so long ago when I consciously noticed my strong craving for…
Instant Dosas – Moong Dal Dosa || Chaitime
‘Almost Always’ is when I forget to soak rice and Urad dal (black gram) overnight, and I’m quite positive that there are many like me who realize this mistake ONLY the next day and end up vividly dreaming about a hot plate of crispy, buttery, golden brown dosas (crêpe) with delicious potato filling and spicy…
Avocado Ragi Roti || Chaitime
Ragi or Finger Millet is considered supremely healthy. Born and brought up in India, specially in the State of Karnataka which is the largest producer of this wonder grain, I feel privileged to be one of those many people who’ve enjoyed hot Ragi balls or “Ragi Mudde”, as its popularly known as, with spicy green…
Salad Mania || Chaitime
The popular GOT phrase – ‘Winter is coming’ is soon going to be taking a long vacation. Although we are under a cold spell at the moment, it’s safe to say that the season of Cherry Blossoms is right around the corner. Spring is my favorite season of the year. This is mostly because my…
Spicy Masala Puri || Chaitime
I love Winter! ❤ The magic in the first cold winter breeze is almost tangible! Hot cocoa…Christmas lights…S’mores…the many holiday parties…the little golden Reindeer ornament…New Year’s resolutions that you know are a total waste of time…puppies in sweaters..cuddling with friends and family…what’s not to love! All I can dream about during this season are fleece…
Strawberry-Green Peas Salad || Chaitime
Time has come for yet another green pea recipe! This one’s bizarre; atleast that’s what I initially thought. I honestly didn’t think that I’d like this recipe but I was in for a pleasant surprise. Today’s recipe is another mind-blowing summer salad – very colorful and lively! It combines the tanginess of fresh strawberries and…
Watermelon-Feta Salad || Chaitime
Summer is here! Beaches, sunshine, blue skies, sunglasses, flip-flops, sun-dresses, weird straw hats, picnic baskets, cold coffees, ice creams, popsicles, frozen yogurt, slushies, melons, berries………….do you feel yourself nicely wrapped up in a happy summer vibe right now??? Good! Because today’s recipe is all colorful and summery! 😀 Out of all the different kinds of melons,…
Chai-Time 