Fresh lemonade is the absolute best thing to sip on a warm day, don’t you think? So when life hands you lemons, make this refreshing sabja nimbu pani or Indian lemonade with fresh mint and sweet basil seeds. Classic lemonade needs no introduction at all. I have fond memories of childhood summer days spent guzzling…
Orange Strawberry Falooda
In a modern spin on the traditional falooda, fresh strawberry syrup and sweet-tangy orange jelly are layered with the usual suspects like pearly basil seeds, thin vermicelli and ice cream to make a luscious and enticing dessert. Presenting, the orange-strawberry falooda; the perfect sweet treat to welcome spring into our midst! The weather has been…
Oats, Quinoa And Almonds Breakfast Bowl With Plum Sauce
Breakfast is an area I have neglected on the blog. I seem to have shared just a couple of my favorites with you guys. On days when we are not having a traditional South Indian breakfast, a quick egg sandwich or a fancy fruity pancake, I resort to a bowl of cereal. Cheerios it is…
Falooda {Rose Flavored Indian Dessert Beverage}
Every school kid looks forward to Friday evening. I know, mine does. I used to be the same when I was his age (ok, even now!). Growing up, Friday nights (or sometimes Saturday nights) were special. That’s when we went shopping, and most often, dined out. When I was a school kid in the 90s,…
Sabja (Basil Seeds) And Berry Pudding
When the temps start to rise, there’s nothing like a quick and cool dessert to round off a meal. Not that I need any excuse to make desserts, but doesn’t this bowl just scream “Spring”?!! I may have let out a little scream of glee when I started spotting this season’s strawberries. In Texas, we…
