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Hello All! I’m thrilled to return to this space after a three-year hiatus. Life happened 🙂 When I launched this blog in 2010, I had no expectations about how far…

Gulab Jamun and 7cup Burfi are the two most commonly made sweets in TN especially during Deepavali. Jamun mix is readily available in all stores and for 7cups Burfi you…

Being born and brough up in Tamil Nadu ‘Kesari’ is the most common sweet that is prepared using Rava/Semolina. Amma never made Sooji Halwa at home. Since early 2010 I…

Have been wanting to try a simple low calorie recipe for Deepavali. I prepared this delicious Apple Burfi yesterday with Jaggery and it tasted so good. In this festive season if…

Dry Gulab Jamun is my most favorite sweet next to Badusha & Payasam. Due to Appa’s nature of work we had the opportunity to spend our childhood in different districts…

I try to make home made snacks for the little one whenever possible. I would be lying if I say everything she eats is healthy. We do indulge her with…

I have been trying to overcome my fear of baking with yeast 🤷😁 Baking in general is not my forte and I still stick my comfort zone (basic cupcakes &…

My little one loves Laddus.. Amma used to regularly make Ragi Laddus for her when we were in India. Shall the recipe of that soon. For now enjoy these quick…

There are certain dishes that are so close to heart and it rekindles so many fond memories while prepping it 😊 Vella Dosai (jaggery dosai) used to be our after…

There are different types of Broken Wheat available in grocery stores. The word ‘Fine’ will be mentioned in the pack. This variety takes less time to cook and it is…