Dates Milkshake | Healthy Drink

I need not say the health benefits of dates as we all know about it.Loaded with nutrients its the best food for anaemic patients because of it high iron content.Here in gulf countries we can see many varieties of dates and when i ask ny kids to eat them they refuse it.So i decided to make milkshake with some added ice cream i and my daughter loved it to the core  while my son who is picky eater refused it.To say the truth it was too good.Do try to eat dates daily.

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Eggless Garlic Pull-apart Rolls | Garlic rolls

I bake this garlic pull apart long back but couldn't post.Now while enjoying my holidays i just have only juices to post so decided to go for this baked dish from my draft.Its very easy and it can be had as dinner too.I tried this recipe from here.

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Cucumber Lassi | Salted Lassi | Summer special

Lassi is a north Indian drink which is nothing but sugar and curd/yogurt blended together with any flavours.This  one is a salted lassi with cucumber added in it.Avoid spicy foods ,drink more fluids in summer  and remain hydrated.

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Some means of happiness/celebration for me

Human life has many stages from childhood to old age and many celebration are tied up with each and every stage/situation.Apart from these our Indian culture too has many festivals and occasion to enjoy and make merry.For each and every instance like confirmation of pregnancy,baby shower,childbirth,naming function,puberty,engagement,wedding,etc etc how long it goes on and on can’t guess how much it is.Yes in India there are many occasion to be happy and enjoy.

For many getting a dream job in their dream country or dream house or winning big shots create a mood for celebration and they celebrate their joy with others,its party time for them.

But for me happiness is different some time its will be small funny things and some time it lie on big one.

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Carrot Orange Juice | Fresh Juices | Summer Drink

I am enjoying all sorts of fresh juices from fruits and vegetables here in Dubai.This carrot orange juice had a nice vibrant colour which will surely attract one at first glance.I added a piece of ginger for digestion purpose it may cause any stomach upset.

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Blueberry Milkshake | Drink recipe ( using fresh fruit)

Here in  Dubai i see variety of fruits and vegetables in almost all super markets/hyper markets which i found rare in Chennai.The first thought that comes to my mind on seeing these fruits are to make some recipes for my blog and i guess most food bloggers will have the feeling like me.When i got a small box of fresh blueberries i made milkshake with it and fully enjoyed it.

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Eggplant fry | Spicy Bringal fry | Side Dish for Rice

When i saw a big egg plant on the refrigerator immediately i decided to make a fry of it.I just love to have brinjal in any form and the most favourite is that its cooked along with masalas and tomatoes.Since eggplant fry is not in my blog i decided to cook and blog about it.If you are a brinjal lover like then surely you too will like it.

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Rose Milk - Summer Drink

This drink doesn't need any introduction/information as its quite popular for ages  and its easily available.Its can be prepared in jiffy and even children can prepare.As we are in Dubai for a short holiday i took some pictures before travelling and this is one among it.

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Semolina /Rava coconut cake -Eggless & Butterless

As the kids are at their summer vacation they ask for some/more snack.What ever i buy from outside it get over instantly so a day i decided to bake this coconut cake since a pack of it was lying in my pantry.The aroma of freshly baked cake is truly awesome and tasted great with a cup of tea.

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My surprise cake for my son #DilKiDealOnSnaldeal

I love to cook food and hence have to food blog.I am not a foodie by eating  but i love to cook and present a lovely spread for others and rejoice in the happiness  while they indulge in my food.I started my food blog in 2012 not knowing abc in blogging but some how managed to learn few.My another great ambition was to bake cakes which was my dream.At my early days of blogging i don’t have an oven to bake and just wander at all baked goodies which other bloggers post.

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Redefine your smart phone to ASUS Zenfone 2

Its smart phone world,we can finds it in almost everyone’s hand.Almost all brands and many new brands have this new tech device.It time now to redefine you smart phone to Asus ZenFone 2.

Best five reason why you must choose this Asus Zenfone 2 for redefining are

Amazing design:

With its luxurious brushed- metallic finish and concentric circle design makes it look more stunning.The graceful ergonomic arc case tapers at the edge make it more elegant.With the 5.5 inch HD display everything you see in it are bigger.brighter and beautiful.Now we prefer to watch almost all net related activities in our phone itself  and hence with this big screen its very easy to navigate and browse.This smart phone is  available in golden,silver,white,red and black.

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Impact of advertisement #CrashThePepsiIPL

Can you imagine a TV program or any channel or big screen  with an advertisement.No company can canvas people without an ad.Big or small each brand make a commercial according to their budgets.Some will be very good ,some bad,some ok and few crazy too.People truly believe what they say in it and buy the product to check whether it gives the same effect on them.If the brands gives good result it fine else who will pay for the effect it brings,it only we customers.

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Lemon Mojito | Lemon Mint Mojito | Virgin Mojito

When we went to pondicherry in January we saw this mojito drink  in a hotel menu card but i didnot try it.Last week when i had a bunch of mint leaves i decided to try this drink to taste it.Actually i didnot have any drop to indulge where else my daughter finished it all.We can use  some alcohol like rum/vodaka in it,since this is made without alcohol it is called virgin mojito.Do give a try this easy drink.

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Masala Oats | Oats cooked with mixed vegetable | Zero Oil recipe

We all know the health benefits of oats and i  need not explain any about it.Two days back we had bread bhajji for evening snack which made us feel very heavy so we thought to skip dinner,then i made up my mind to cook some low calorie recipe with oats and prepared this.This was super tasty,easy and healthy with added vegetables.

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Pomegranate Mint Cooler | Summer Cooler

Day by day its being hot in Chennai and we long to quench our thirst with some juices.Due to adulteration in ready made juices i prefer homemade juices now a days.My son is a great fan of a branded pomegranate juice.Whenever we go for supermarket he use to pick few tetra pack for him.One day i made him fresh juice of it with my newly bought hand blender and he relished it well saying it taste soo good then store brought.From then he use to ask for this juice frequently.Its soo simple and taste awesome.I just added few mint leaves for extra freshness omit it if you don't prefer.

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My gift to my mom #DilKiDealOnSnapdeal

My mother is always special for me and i think its mostly the same for all girls.My mom is kind  hearted,simple person with a pleasant smile always.She had a strong faith in God and very spiritualistic person .She was born in a big family among with six siblings.With not much interest in studies she discontinued her studies.As cooking was her more prior than books she entered kitchen and cooked yummy foods even at the small age.As she was born in a big family her parents decided to arrange marriage fro at early stage which will make way for others.

Get married soon and become mother soon for three kids was only blessing she had i could say.My mom longed to have a own house but it was only a dream because she had faced a lot of troubles and pain in her to meet all necessity of life like bringing up three children,their studies and all monthly chores of the family,phew even if i think now i wonder how my mom must have struggled it but she never complained anything about any matters with my father which is a great character i admired in her.

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Mint Tea | Mint Chai | Fresh Mint Leaves Tea

How was your Easter celebration we had a blast ,i made an eggless truitti fruity cake and for lunch i prepared chicken biryani.After having heavy lunch i want to have something that aids in digestion so i prepared this mint chai yesterday evening for a change.Trust me if you love mint then this one is surely for you,i just love it to the core.

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Thinnai / Foxtail millet String Hoppers | Healthy Millet Breakfast

We all know the health benefit of millets and i no need to repeat it again some it are it is rich in fibre,low in carbohydrates and full of nutrients.do intake millets atleast a meal a day.We can make almost all south Indian breakfast recipes with it and this one string hoppers/ idiyaappam is my kids favourite.

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Rice Flour Sweet Balls | Ottu Maavoo Urundai | Our native recipes

This recipe is my in-laws side famous sweet.People who comes around the sea shore village in kanyakumari must have heard about this one which is quite popular over there and they make this usually during the last week of lent reason to eat it on good Friday.Last week when i ground a huge batch of rice flour i decided to make this and blog about it.Its very easy and "ulakkai " a bigger from of  mortar padestal is used for  binding the ingredients together but now since we can't find if we can use mixer/mixie too.Do give a try and let me know.

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