BAINGAN BHARTA

Eggplant / Aubergine / Brinjal is called Baingan in hindi, and Bharta translates to any kind of mash. It's a very popular accompaniment for Roti / Naan / Flat breads. The smoky smell of eggplant is the highlight in this dish.
In traditional way the eggplant is charred in the heat from burning coal or wood, that way the taste of the dish is more authentic and divine. But I have charred the eggplant using the gas stove ( flame ) So here you go for the recipe of smoky chunky, mashed eggplant ( Baingan Bhartha )

PASTA IN WHITE SAUCE

Me and my hubby both love Italian cuisine, so I keep experimenting new dishes with pasta and macaroni.  I have tried the baked version Cheesy Veggie Pasta, but wanted to try stove top method. So tried this Penne in white sauce, which came out really well, and liked it so much. This is an ideal dish for those who love pasta and cheese. I Wanted to try pasta for breakfast so made it with less cheese. 
Here you go for the recipe.

MODAGAM / MODAK - Savory Version / ULUNDU KOZHUKATTAI | GANESH CHATHURTHI RECIPES

ULUNDU KOZHUKATTAI is the savory version of MODAK. Urad dal is called Ulundu in tamil. This modak is very tasty, flavorful and very healthy. Do try making this Urad dal Modak for Ganesh chathurthi.  

Here you go for the recipe. The outer covering is same like  Modak ( Sweet version ) / Vella Kozhukattai only the stuffing is different.

Here goes the recipe.......

MODAK / MOTHAGAM / VELLA KOZHUKATTAI | GANESH CHATHURTHI RECIPES

Ganesh ( Vinayaka ) Chathurthi is a famous festival in India. On this festive day we prepare & offer variety of food for our mangal murthi (Lord Ganesha ) to celebrate and take his blessings. Modak / Mothagam / Kozhukattai is the favorite amongst them to our 'Ganpathi Bappa'. Down south besides Vinayagar chathurthi we prepare kozhukattai during Varalakshmi Vratham  (a festival to propitiate the goddess Lakshmi ). We usually prepare Payasam, Appam , Vada, Sundal, Raw rice Idly and Mothagam for both these festivals. Thanks to my mom who taught me how to make soft kozhukattai / Modak using rice batter. We prepare Sweet & Savory version of modak, and in tamil, it is kwon as Vella kozhukattai (sweet version) & Uppu Kozhukattai (savory version). 

So here goes the recipe of Mothak  / Rice dumplings with sweetened coconut stuffing .......

PALAK PANEER | PANEER RECIPES

Palak Paneer is an all time favorite Indian side dish. It is also popularly known as Saag Paneer. 

Paneer - Indian Cottage cheese is cooked with aromatic, creamy Spinach Puree ( Palak ) / Greens. 

Palak Paneer (Indian cottage cheese in curried spinach gravy) is omnipresent in almost every menu of the indian restaurants. Normally served as an accompaniment for Naan / Indian bread. But goes well with Phulkas / Roti's. 

Spinach is good source of Iron, vitamins and folic acid. I have avoided heavy cream and replaced it with milk. 

So here goes comparatively less fat Palak Paneer recipe.

CORN ROLLS ( with home made cream style corn )

Here is a crispy & different snack, for you all to try. I am sure if you make this at home, it will be a instant hit. I wanted to try something different out of bread, I got reminded of the recipe which I read in Nita Mehta's Cook book. I Tried and it came out really well. I just loved the crispy outside texture and the juicy corn stuffing inside, with a nutty (Sesame seeds) feeling. It was just out of the world.

Just try it, I am pretty sure you will also agree with me.

CRISPY DOSA / KUZHIPANIYARAM ( With HOMEMADE IDLY BATTER)

Dosa is a world famous South indian dish. I am pretty sure its every one's favorite. You can make Crispy Dosa with the Idly Batter itself. This batter is perfect for making Soft Idli, Crispy Dosa, Kuzhipaniyaram. No need to grind separately for Dosai or Kuzhipaniyaram.