I was craving for the famous Iyengar Bakery Khara Biscuits today and wanted to try and make it using the non traditional ingredients like Quinoa and Ragi also called Finger Millet [Traditionally these biscuits are made using all purpose flour and loads of butter] This version of my favorite cookies turned out pretty good and…
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!!
Baked Tandoori Chicken
Today I’m sharing my absolute favorite chicken recipe. My girls simply love Tandoori Chicken and thus it is a regular in my kitchen. I hope you all love it too…looking forward to your inputs and comments. Ingredients Organic Chicken Breasts-2lbs [cut into strips] Cayenne pepper-1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder-1 tsp Ginger paste-1/2 tsp Garlic paste-1…
Mexican Salad
Perfect Lunch!! Love all the vibrant colors in one bowl. A perfect blend of all the fresh crisp and crunchy veggies in one big bowl is soul satisfying. Ingredients Lettuce- 1 cup [shredded] Red Onion-1 [sliced] Corn Kernels-1/2 cup [ steam cooked] Avocado- 1 [cubed] Orange Bell Pepper- 1 [diced] Cherry Tomatoes-1 cup [quarted] Cucumber-…
Cheesy Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Love the smiling satisfied faces of my four year old twins after they devoured this cheesy gooey pizza. They din’t have a clue that it was actually a pizza loaded with veggie goodness.Happy Kids, Super Happy Mommy😊 Ingredients Cauliflower Florets-2 cups [ steam cooked] Turmeric-1/4 tsp Egg-1 Italian Seasoning-1 tsp Garlic Powder-1/2 tsp Red Chili…
Quinoa and Chia Ravioli
Drum Roll Please….I’m one happy Mommy today!! My twinnes loved this one so much that they devoured the raviolis with out any complains at all. I got showered with kisses & compliments too “Mommy you are the best cook in the world”. This just made my day!! To start with,I was a little skeptical to…
Spicy Puffed Millet
This is such a simple and easy to make recipe loaded with a spicy whole grain goodness. This one going to be a regular in my kitchen for sure. My twins loved it too😋 Ingredients Puffed Millet- 2 cups For Seasoning Olive Oil- 1 tsp Green Chillies-5 Garlic-3 cloves Curry Leaves- 1 sprig Roasted Chickpeas-…
Spicy Puffed Kamut
I have always tried making my snacks with a healthy twist. This spicy puffed Kamut mix is a perfect accompaniment with your evening coffee or tea. Usually it’s made with puffed rice. But, I like this Kamut mix better than the traditional spicy puffed rice blend. Ingredients Puffed Kamut-2 cups For Seasoning Olive Oil- 1…
Lentil & Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini
Ingredients Zucchini-1 [ slit into half and cored] Cooked Lentils-4 tbsp Cooked Quinoa- 4 tbsp Tomatoes-1 cup [chopped] Garam Masala-1/4 tsp Chili Powder-1/2 tsp Mint leaves-1 tbsp [chopped] Parsley- 1 tbsp [chopped] Salt to taste Olive Oil-1 tsp Lime Juice-1 tsp Mexican cheese blend-2 tsp Method To make Stuffing: In a mixing bowl add the…
Simple Kale Salad
I fixed this simple salad after an overload of food from the last two days [Birthday weekend indulgence] Its a super easy recipe with only four ingredients [+ dressing ] packs a punch of flavor. Loved it!! Ingredients Kale- 1 cup [Rinsed and drained] Carrots-1/4 cup [Julienned] Slivered Almonds-2 tsp Cranberries-1 tbsp Dressing Balsamic Vinegar-1…
Coconut, Nuts & Multi Seed Brittle
Brittle or the traditional Peanut chikki is one of my fav snacks. They bring back so many memories from my school days…we always had them at home and was often shared with family and friends as an accompaniment with evening snacks and coffee.I have been craving these for a long time and as a Bdae…