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And my experiments on baking finally started. I just used the recipe taught to us in baking class with slight modifications.The original recipe uses Margarine as Fat. Since I didn’t get margarine here in my area I used butter and olive oil. A of ReluctantChefs s

I have attempted to bake cakes(twice) before but all were disasters.Then I stopped attempting.For the past few months I have been looking for baking classes/places where I could learn basic baking techniques and recipes. While browsing through internet happened to check this website Artisans and I was impressed immediately. The only thing that bothered me was distance.I had to use all modes of transport(share auto/Train/Bus)to reach that place 😉 but still was determined to learn. And as always Shiva encouraged me to just go ahead and enroll.I am gifted such a wonderful partner who supports me at every walk of life. Touch Wood :-D.

Another popular breakfast in TN. You have to get the proportions of flour & rava correctly or else dosai will not have the crisp texture.The batter has to rest for about an 1 hr atleast. It goes well with chutney/sambar/molagapodi. With the following measurement you can prepare around 10-12 dosa

This is one of the most popular breakfasts in Chennai and in other parts of TN as well. Very simple yet filling breakfast.The preparation might take around 15 minutes.

Very simple and basic pasta recipe with homemade tomato sauce. I prepared this for breakfast today. Adjust salt and spice according to your taste. It took around 20 minutes.The following measurement serves two.

Yesterday I made this gravy alongside chappathi for dinner. Very simple yet filling side dish. The following measurement serves two and you need maximum 30 minutes to prepare this whole dish. Adjust salt and spiciness according to your taste.

I made a simple white chutney to suit this podi dosa. Since we have already added chillies & idli powder the dosa will be spicy.

If you have onions & molagapodi you can make even the boring ordinary ‘Dosa’ to a delicious one.

This is a must-have powder for me.Starting from Idli, Dosa and sometimes when I am bored I eat chappathi with this podi. Believe me it tastes great 🙂 My mom makes the best idlipodi and I can vouch for it and my DH likes it too.This is her recipe and you just need 10 minutes to prepare this.With t

Started to explore Instagram recently and been updating my daily food menu there. It is always encouraging to see ‘likes’ & ‘comments’ for your recipes/pictures. I am planning to write a series of simple breakfast/dinner recipes that I have shared in IG ov