Looking for a healthy way to start your day?? Try this power packed recipe!! This is one of the best ways to start your day with nutritionally rich breakfast. It keeps you full for a long time with out letting you binge in between meals. Ingredients Idli Rice- 1 cup Quinoa-1/2 cup Ragi flour-1 1/2…
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!!
Lamb Chettinad
This Lamb Chettinad recipe just tops my list of favorites and always scores big with my family and friends!! It is packed with a ton of aromatic flavors from so many different local spices from the chettinad region of Tamilnadu. Chettinad cuisine is believed to be one the spiciest cuisines in India. While the preparation and…
Skinny Masala Puri
Just the mention of Masala puri brings a smile on my face as it takes me back in time to all the fun times with my cousins and friends in my hometown Mysore! This is one taste tantalizing recipe that will surely satisfy your taste buds and your tummy!! I have made a few substitutions…
Protein Cupcakes
This one is a guilt free easy n tasty breakfast recipe that whips up in few minutes and packs in a ton of yummy n healthy ingredients. I usually make one big batch and put it in the refrigerator ( you can also freeze them) and heat it up for 30sec and enjoy it with…
Haryali Shrimp
It’s simple, easy & absolutely delicious. My Hariyali Shrimp is perfect for entertaining & always a big crowd pleaser. It can be served as either an appetizer or as a side dish, either way – it’s really delicious! The term “hariyali” refers to a lovely vibrant green color – which is exactly the color of this yummy…
Paleo Carrot Cake
Made this Paleo Carrot Cake to celebrate our Anniversary last week!!Loved baking this soft and moist carrot cake [unlike your traditional carrot cake that is dense in texture] that literally melts in your mouth.My kids absolutely loved it and wanted to eat it for breakfast the next day.Do give it a try. Ingredients Dry: Almond…
Energy Bites
Ingredients Chia seeds-2 tbsp Hemp sees-1 tbsp Flax seeds-2 tbsp Macerated dates-2 cups Almonds-20 Pistachios-20 Cashews-10 Walnuts-15 Cranberries-1/4 cup [dried] Dry coconut powder-3-5 tbsp Method Slightly toast all the seeds one by one separately and let it cool off and make a coarse powder and set aside. Coarsely grind all the nuts and set aside….
Andhra style chili chicken
One tasty recipe that packs a ton of flavor in every bite. No fry version of your favorite Andhra style chili chicken.Do try. Ingredients Chicken-1 lb Mint-2 tbsp chopped Garlic paste-1 tsp Pepper powder-1 tsp Turmeric-1/4 tsp Cinnamon powder-1/2 tsp Clove powder-1/4 tsp Dhanya/Coriander powder-2 tbsp Green bell peppers-1 cubed Onions-1 cubed Curry leaves-1 sprig…
Eggplant Chutney
This is one of my fav chutney’s that I learnt from my MIL. Its very versatile and can be used in multiple ways, as a spread on your favorite toast or as a dip with your fav veggies/chips or as a side dish with hot rotis and phulkas. Ingredients Small eggplant-1 Green chilis-3 Cilantro- 1…
Tandoori Gravy
Your leftover tandoori/grilled chicken gets a groovy gravy makeover. Ingredients Leftover Tandoori Chicken- 8 pieces Sauf-1/2 tsp Mint leaves-2 tbsp chopped Onions-1 big Tomatoes-2 big Ginger paste-1/2 tsp Garlic paste-1 tsp Red chili powder-1 tsp Spanish paprika-1 tsp Pepper powder-1/2 tsp Cumin powder-1/2 tsp Garam masala-1 tsp Turmeric-1/4 tsp Almond powder-2 tbsp Cilantro-2 tbsp chopped…