Ingredients For the salad Wild rice- 1 cup Sweet potato,- 1 big ( diced into small cubes) Red bell pepper-1/2 cup chopped Greenonions- 4 sprigs chopped Shelled frozen edamame- 1 cup thawed Cilantro-1/4 cup chopped For the dressing Honey-1 tsp Sesame oil-2 tsp Soy Sauce-1 tsp Rice wine vinegar- 1 tbsp For Garnish Cilantro- 2…
Author: Archna Gowda
Hello and Welcome to my Virtual Kitchen!! I love to cook,take pics of what I make and write about it.
I was born and raised amidst so much love family in Mysore,India.My experiments in kitchen began when I was ten.With my great grand mother by my side I made an Indian dessert called Kesaribath [sooji ka halwa] for the first time to surprise my family. Though, it was not bang on, everyone enjoyed it and they said I did a fantastic job!! This,encouraged me to get creative and my experiments in the kitchen were a hit with my little cousins.
Over the years my love for food has grown leaps and bounds.I'm a food enthusiast with an appetite for almost anything. I try to cook things that are practical, interesting and delicious.I like to pair different things and see how they taste together. 99% of the times they have been a huge hit with my family and friends.My hubby dear has always encouraged me to explore and experience different cuisines and I can't think him enough for being my one man tech team to get this blog going.Thanks Shekhar!!
There are so many things about this process that has been so meaningful and rewarding for me.
- Learning more about food,cooking, food styling and photography
-Sharing simple yet delicious recipes with others
-offering practical food ideas that are approachable for any kind of cook
-offering ideas to help people enjoy healthy eating
It has been so much fun to connect,learn,grow and share with all you awesome food lovers.All kinds of feedback is truly appreciated.Thanks for joining me on this tasty journey.Keep the love coming!!
Barley & Wheat Pongal
Ingredients Bulgar Wheat-1 cup Barley-1 cup Mung Dal-1 1/4 cup Turmeric-1/4 tsp Green Chillies-2 Grated Ginger-1/2 tsp Salt to taste Seasoning Ghee-1 tsp Cumin-1 tsp Crushed Pepper-1 tsp Green Chilis- 2 slit Curry Leaves-1 sprig Onions-1/2 cup sliced Asafoetida- 1/4 tsp Cashews-2 tbsp Grated coconut-2 tbsp Cilantro-1 tsp Olive oil-2 tsp Method Dry roast the…
Asian Inspired Tilapia
Ingredients Tilapia-20 oz Seasoning Black Pepper-1 tsp Coarsely ground Mustard-1 tsp Lemon Salt-1 tsp Crushed Garlic -1 tsp Onion Powder-1 tsp Soy Sauce-1 tsp Red Chili Paste-1 tsp Olive oil-2 tsp Mix everything together and set aside. Method Coat the fish pieces with the seasoning mixture and let it marinate fro 30 mins in…
Cottage Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients Sweet Peppers- 12 slit lenghtwise and cleaned. Filling Cottage cheese-1 cup Mint leaves-1 tsp Chili Flakes-1/2 tsp Lime Juice-1 tsp Mix everything together and refregirate it for 30 mins. Topping Sesame seeds-2 tbsp Crushed Dried Mint leaves-1 tsp Pepper Powder-1/2 tsp Mix these together. Method Fill the cut sweet peppers with the cottage cheese…
Chia Pudding
Ingredients Chia Seeds-2 tbsp Hemp Seeds-1 tsp Flax Meal-1 tsp Mixed Berries-1 cup [ Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries] Mixed Nuts-2 tbsp [Almonds, Pecans, Walnuts] Cinnamon Powder- 1/4 tsp Cranberries-1 tbsp Hot Water-1 cup Method Mix all the ingredients together and add hot water and stir. Let it sit for 5-7 mins and enjoy it as a…
Avacado Deviled Eggs
Ingredients Boiled Eggs-6 [cut into half and remove the yolk] Paprika-1/4 tsp Cilantro-1 tbsp [chopped] For the Filling Avocado-2 Green chilis-3 Garlic-2 pods Cumin powder-1/4 tsp Cilantro-1/4 cup Salt to taste Lemon Juice- 1/4 cup Blend everything into a smooth paste and fill it in a piping bag and keep aside. Method Pipe the avocado…
Quinoa and Lentils Idlis
Ingredients Quinoa- 1 cup Barley-1 cup Oats- 1 cup Idli Rice-1 cup wheat-1 cup Ural dal-1/2 cup Moong dal-1/2 cup Chana dal-1/2 cup Masoor dal-1/2 cup Poha-1 cup salt to taste Soak all the ingredients for 6 hours and grind it into a smooth batter, mix well and let it ferment overnight. For Veggie Filling…
Quinoa & Millet Dosa
Ingredients Dosa Batter Veggie filling Chutney powder Mint Chutney Ghee For the Batter Quinoa-1 cup Finger Millet-1 cup Brown rice-1 cup Idli Rice-1 cup Urad Dal-1/4 cup Channa Dal-1/4 cup Mung Dal-1/4 cup Masoor dal-1/4 cup Thick Poha-1/2 cup Fenugreek Seeds- 1tbsp salt to taste Soak for 6 hours and blend it into a fine…
Energy Bites
Ingredients Maserated Dates-1 cup Chia seeds-1/2 cup Hemp seeds-1/4 cup Sesame seeds-2 tbsp Mixed Nuts-1/2 cup coarsely powdered [Almonds,Pistachio,Walnuts,Pecans and Hazelnuts] Dessicated coconut powder-2 tbsp Flax meal-2 tbsp Dry Figs-1/2 cup [grind into a paste in the food processor] Cranberries and Rasins-1/4 cup each [grind into a paste in the food processor] Method Mix all the…
Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients Mushroom- 1 cup For Filling Sweet Potato- 1 mashed Spinach-1 cup [Sautéed] Parmesan Cheese-1/4 cup Salt to taste Red Chili Powder-1/4 tsp Cumin-1/2 tsp Onions-1/4 cup chopped[Sautéed] Crushed Garlic-1tbsp Method Clean the mushrooms and take out the stems and keep aside. Take a mixing bowl and add all the ingredients needed for filling and…