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Happy Onam

September 11, 2019 S DLife

Here’s wishing you a very happy Onam. Hope you too are looking forward to the Onam Sadhya Plantain meal as much as I am.

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Swapping recipes and sending photos of what we mak Swapping recipes and sending photos of what we make to each other is something my friends and I started doing at the start of lockdown. Some days the pictures they send are so mouthwatering that I end up making the same thing on the same day. Focusing on making good food is definitely one of the daily activities that has kept me balanced and busy during this time. Today, I saw a picture of stuffed capsicum one of my friends made for dinner and guess what - I made it too cos it looked so appetising. He used potato as the filling and roasted the capsicum on a pan and I baked my capsicum stuffed with roasted chickpea flour mixed with sautéed onion, ginger garlic, turmeric, garam masala, coriander powder, red chilly powder, cumin powder, salt and dry mango powder. I also made kadhi chawal to go with it. It was realllllyyy realllyyy good - I love the aroma of capsicum when it’s baked or sautéed. Yumm! . . . . . #instadaily #foodpics #breakfast #amazing #instalike #dessert #followme #travel #fitness #yum #vegan #pizza #igers #smile #cake #friends #photography #nature #delivery #chocolate #likes #foodiesofinstagram #bestoftheday #girl #sweet #chawal #kadhi #stuffedcapsicum #skinnyganesha #healthylifestyle
Reading this delightful book called Lagom. So many Reading this delightful book called Lagom. So many of these ideas that are so simple yet life-changing. Highly recommend. Here’s an introduction : Uncover the secrets of the Swedish philosophy of life called Lagom – meaning ‘just enough’. At its core is the idea that we can strike a healthy balance with the world around us without having to make extreme changes, and without denying ourselves anything. This delightful book, written by Niki Brantmark, founder and curator of the award winning interior design blog, My Scandinavian Home, gives a taste of the philosophy behind Lagom and shows how to include some of the principles into our daily lives. Inspirational and fun ideas to help you achieve balance, well being and a more sustainable existence. The book is divided into three sections. Introducing Lagom to your personal life includes ideas for decluttering your home, conscious buying and embracing ‘slow design’. At work take time to balance your day with a proper lunchbreak and a gadget free Sabbath, while outdoor staycations in remote settings can offer relaxation you never knew possible! Lagom at home and with our families explains the art of simple pleasures – making a dish, entertaining at home, of shared craft activities with our family and less stressed home time! And finally there’s Lagom in the wider world and the principles of living sustainably – as IKEA have pledged in their Live Lagom campaign -make some small changes like using LED lightbulbs, taking shorter showers and upcycling and you are living a Lagom life, a rewarding but responsible life; not denying yourself or sacrificing what you love, while not taking from the planet more than you need. It’s just the right amount! . . . . . #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #lagom #skinnyganesha
Chinese Smacked Cucumber Salad, Sesame Green Beans Chinese Smacked Cucumber Salad, Sesame Green Beans and Pad Thai style soba noodles for lunch today. For the salad, smack the cucumbers and slice. For the dressing, sauté garlic, red chilly flakes, Sesame seeds and add vinegar, soy sauce and sugar. For the sesame green beans - blanch green beans first and add the same dressing as that of salad. For the pad Thai again same dressing but add some paneer, red chilly sauce, tomato sauce while you saute and garnish with peanuts and spring onion. And a flavoursome, fresh Asian meal is yours. . . . . . #asianfood #foodporn #foodie #food #instafood #foodphotography #foodstagram #yummy #chinesefood #delicious #foodlover #foodblogger #homemade #homecooking #noodles #thaifood #dinner #foodgasm #asian #lunch #healthyfood #japanesefood #smackedcucumbersalad #sushi #koreanfood #asiancuisine #streetfood #padthai #ramen #skinnyganesha
Lovely and outdoorsy weather today so we are enjoy Lovely and outdoorsy weather today so we are enjoying our fruit plates with coffee and fluffy lemon cake from @pariyangatdeepa Almost Friday everyone! . . . . . #food #foodporn #foodie #instafood #foodphotography #foodstagram #yummy #instagood #love #foodblogger #delicious #foodlover #follow #like #healthyfood #homemade #dinner #foodgasm #photooftheday #foodies #tasty #cooking #picoftheday #lunch #healthy #restaurant #skinnyganesha #coffee #mangoavocado #lemoncake
Whipped up some creamy guacamole from my recently Whipped up some creamy guacamole from my recently received Hass avocado produce from @kerehaklu some tortilla chips, salsa and sparkling water on the side - our evening is set for binge-watching. . . . . . . . . #food #foodporn #foodie #instafood #foodphotography #foodstagram #yummy #instagood #love #foodblogger #delicious #foodlover #follow #like #healthyfood #homemade #dinner #foodgasm #photooftheday #foodies #tasty #cooking #picoftheday #lunch #healthy #restaurant #salsadip #guacamole #chef #skinnyganesha
Huge South Indian spread lunch today thanks to my Huge South Indian spread lunch today thanks to my dear dear friend. All my favourites in one frame starting with the medley of vegetables that is Avial, seasoned grated beetroot curry, Small onion sambar, tomato rasam along with rice, ghee, curd, pickle and plantain chips. I can’t keep my eyes open this afternoon. Food coma! Happy hump day everyone. . . . . . #instadaily #foodpics #breakfast #amazing #instalike #dessert #followme #travel #fitness #yum #vegan #pizza #igers #smile #cake #friends #photography #nature #delivery #chocolate #likes #foodiesofinstagram #bestoftheday #girl #beetrootrecipes #sambar #rasam #avial #skinnyganesha #southindianfood
National dish of Bhutan - Ema Datshi is a chilly c National dish of Bhutan - Ema Datshi is a chilly cheese stew eaten with rice. I learned a variation of this today with potatoes - it’s called Kewa Datshi. Comfort food at its best! I’ve posted the recipe card for Ema Datshi - do add boiled potatoes and you have Kewa Datshi. . . . . . #food #foodporn #foodie #instafood #foodphotography #foodstagram #yummy #instagood #love #foodblogger #delicious #foodlover #follow #like #healthyfood #homemade #dinner #foodgasm #photooftheday #foodies #tasty #cooking #picoftheday #lunch #bhutanesefood #restaurant #eat #kewadatshi #emadatshi #skinnyganesha
Been a while since I made idlis and dosas so made Been a while since I made idlis and dosas so made some Bangalore Darshini restaurant style Onion Set Dosas for lunch today. The kitchen is filled with the aroma of fried onions and I love it. So set Dosas are Dosas that are fat, fluffy, cushiony with onions, lots of green chillies and a pat of butter along with South Indian sweet and spicy apple chutney. . . . . . . #instadaily #foodpics #breakfast #amazing #dessert #instalike #followme #travel #fitness #yum #vegan #pizza #igers #smile #cake #friends #photography #nature #delivery #chocolate #likes #foodiesofinstagram #bestoftheday #girl #applechutney #onionsetdosa #oniondosa #setdosa #dosa #skinnyganesha
Decided it’s going to be a pancake day today. No Decided it’s going to be a pancake day today. No maple syrup but honey works tasted just as good. And really savouring the last of mangoes today - the coveted Langra mango. Now that the pan is out going to make dosas for lunch I think. I had these cute heart shaped silicon pancake moulds from when my husband and I celebrated our first ever Valentine’s Day a long time ago. Who says hearts are only reserved for Feb 14th right? Have a lovely and love-filled day u guys! . . . . . #instadaily #foodpics #breakfast #amazing #dessert #instalike #followme #travel #fitness #yum #vegan #pizza #igers #smile #cake #friends #photography #nature #delivery #chocolate #likes #foodiesofinstagram #bestoftheday #girl #sweet #happy #summer #maplesyrup #pancake #skinnyganesha
Just received : Really big and nice almost ripe Ha Just received : Really big and nice almost ripe Hass Avocados from @kerehaklu thank you!! Guacamole coming up. . . . . . #instadaily #foodpics #breakfast #amazing #dessert #instalike #followme #travel #fitness #yum #vegan #pizza #igers #smile #cake #friends #photography #nature #delivery #chocolate #likes #foodiesofinstagram #bestoftheday #girl #avocado #hassavocado #style #summer #guacamole #skinnyganesha
It’s raining Mezze platters in my kitchen. Made It’s raining Mezze platters in my kitchen. Made this for a good friend today and she loved it. Can’t get enough of them. I love that they are bright, sour, herby, savoury, sweet, dry, soft, hard and all kinds of delicious. Happy Monday everyone. . . . . . #instadaily #foodpics #breakfast #amazing #dessert #instalike #followme #travel #fitness #yum #vegan #pizza #igers #smile #cake #friends #photography #nature #delivery #chocolate #likes #foodiesofinstagram #bestoftheday #girl #sweet #happy #style #mezzeplatter #foodpic #skinnyganesha
How do you make regular post-lunch tea time into a How do you make regular post-lunch tea time into an interesting indoor tea party for two? With cake of course. Buttery,soft, vanilla tea cake. Have a nice week everyone. Make it awesome! . . . . . #teatime #tea #tealover #tealovers #teaaddict #greentea #tealife #chai #instatea #teacup #food #coffee #foodie #tealove #afternoontea #blacktea #love #teaparty #ilovetea #foodporn #coffeetime #teapot #herbaltea #healthy #cupoftea #teastagram #t #teaoftheday #homemade #skinnyganesha
It’s perfect picnic weather today - the sun is p It’s perfect picnic weather today - the sun is playing hide and seek and there’s already been a light drizzle of rain. Breezy, cool and super relaxed. Just look at the dogs and you’ll know. . . . . . #picnic #nature #love #food #picnicdate #family #summer #travel #photography #picnicday #friends #picnicparty #picnicfood #birthday #happybirthday #familytime #outdoor #spring #foodie #party #picnicinthepark #beach #like #instagood #picoftheday #outdoors #camping #relax #os #skinnyganesha
Mondays especially are quite stressful for my husb Mondays especially are quite stressful for my husband who’s working from home pretty much 24/7 since the start of lockdown so I wanted to treat him to a rooftop picnic and take his mind off work at least for 20 minutes. He loved it! 😊😊our dogs were thrilled too. Definitely going to do this again. What a difference a lil change of seating can make. . . . . . #picnic #nature #love #food #picnicdate #family #summer #travel #photography #picnicday #friends #picnicparty #picnicfood #birthday #happybirthday #familytime #outdoor #spring #foodie #party #picnicinthepark #beach #like #instagood #picoftheday #outdoors #camping #relax #os #skinnyganesha
Happy Raksha Bandhan everyone! Here’s to all bro Happy Raksha Bandhan everyone! Here’s to all brothers who vow to protect and take care of their sisters. I planned to have a celebration of sorts at home today - starting with treating myself to some Kashmiri Kahwa tea in the morning. So, I still have a lot of roses from the Pooja so here’s how I used it to make Kahwa - boiled a litre of water along with a handful of rose petals, one cinnammon stick, 2 cardamom pods, 2 cloves. Boiled it till the quantity reduced in half. Strained and served along with a tsp of honey. . . . . . #instafood #teaholic #foodphotography #yummy #instagood #looseleaftea #breakfast #cafe #dessert #chailover #teabreak #matcha #healthylifestyle #th #chailovers #stayhome #tee #drinktea #delicious #lovetea #cha #timefortea #instagram #kashmirikahwa #kahwa #skinnyganesha #handmade #relax #foodstagram #chailove
Happy friendship day everyone - we had some friend Happy friendship day everyone - we had some friends like family visiting us today. Thank you @pragya.pandey.792 for the delicious samosas and Ghevar. Our day is made! . . . . . #food #foodporn #foodie #instafood #foodphotography #foodstagram #yummy #instagood #love #foodblogger #delicious #foodlover #follow #like #healthyfood #homemade #dinner #foodgasm #photooftheday #foodies #tasty #cooking #picoftheday #lunch #healthy #samosa #eat #ghevar #mezzeplatter #skinnyganesha
It’s friendship day today. Here is a lavish spre It’s friendship day today. Here is a lavish spread - Ellu Rice, Puli Rice, Vada, papads, raita, curd rice and rasam. This is a Sunday special meal sent by my dear dear friend and neighbour today - she’s not just been a good friend in good times celebrating New Year’s Eve etc but someone I’ve relied on in the not so good times too - I say you only need one friend like this in your life. Cherish them and hold on to them. Nothing else will matter. So so grateful. . . . . . #food #foodporn #foodie #instafood #foodphotography #foodstagram #yummy #instagood #love #foodblogger #delicious #foodlover #follow #like #healthyfood #homemade #dinner #foodgasm #photooftheday #foodies #tasty #cooking #picoftheday #lunch #healthy #restaurant #eat #instagram #chef #skinnyganesha
Favourite pastime these days - drinking lots of te Favourite pastime these days - drinking lots of tea and watching the monsoon rains. Gnite everyone! . . . . . #rain #nature #photography #rainyday #love #clouds #naturephotography #photooftheday #sky #weather #instagood #instagram #art #storm #water #photo #rainbow #travel #beautiful #raindrops #sunset #rainy #picoftheday #spring #ig #like #sun #flowers #raining #skinnyganesha
I love roses - not so much the long stemmed ones f I love roses - not so much the long stemmed ones for the vase. I like it in my tea. I had a lot of rose loose flowers remaining from yesterdays Pooja offering to goddess Lakshmi. So brewed a lot of rose tea from fresh roses and rose hips. Rose Tea Benefits : Rose tea helps improve skin and hair health due to the antioxidants present in it, and is good for digestion as well. It is also a stress buster and a mood-enhancer as the aroma of rose is touted to have that effect on our minds. It's extremely easy-to-make at home as well, and if you don't trust store-bought rose tea, you can make it with fresh rose petals, like I did. . . . . . #tea #teatime #coffee #tealover #chai #love #tealovers #greentea #food #teaaddict #foodie #cafe #blacktea #instagood #tealife #healthy #autismo #foodporn #organic #instatea #teacup #t #breakfast #rosetea #tealove #photography #art #matcha #healthylifestyle #skinnyganesha
It was a rainy afternoon here and I was craving so It was a rainy afternoon here and I was craving something hot and soupy. Among all the soups in the world my favourite kind of soup is the clear soup. I love lots of veggies, mushrooms, tofu, greens and noodles in them. I’ve never made a clear soup before this coz I thought stock water is very difficult and time consuming to make. Was I wrong or what! This here is a super quick 15 minute vegetable clear soup recipe. You could also add a bay leaf to the soup pot. Ingredients : 1. 1 litre water 2. 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 3. 4 cloves 4. 1 inch cinnamon 5. 3 cardamom pods 6. 10 peppercorns 7. 2 carrots 8. 10 lettuce leaves 9. 100 Gms paneer/tofu 10. Spring Onion 11. Salt 12. 75g Instant Noodles Method : 1. Sauté whole cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, clove in a tsp of olive oil along with a tea spoon of ginger garlic paste. 2. Put the sautéed spices and salt to taste and boil in 1 litre water for 5 minutes. 3. Remove whole spices and add thinly sliced veggies and the cake of instant noodles. I added carrots, lettuce, paneer cubes and a pack of Maggi noodles. (Without the masala tastemaker) 4. Boil for 7 minutes. Turn off and serve. Garnish with spring onion. . . . . . #pizza #food #foodporn #pizzatime #pizzalover #foodie #instafood #delivery #pasta #italianfood #pizzeria #pizzalovers #yummy #foodblogger #foodphotography #delicious #foodstagram #foodlover #love #pizzaria #dinner #instagood #restaurant #cheese #italy #homemade #skinnyganesha #clearnoodlesoup #clearsoup #soup
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