This is one of those dishes that instantly takes me back to childhood. Mum would make Kanda Poha for breakfast, or sometimes for tea time — tea in India meaning the 4–5:30 pm snack, not to be confused with British “tea”, which I quickly learned actually means dinner or supper. As you can imagine, thatContinue reading “Kanda Poha – A Taste of Home and a Thousand Memories”
Category Archives: Breakfast
Avlu (Flattened Rice)
Avlu is a simple, traditional breakfast that my mum would rustle up on some mornings — quick, comforting, and quietly satisfying. It’s made with flattened rice and comes together in minutes, but the flavours are surprisingly lovely. This recipe makes one serving and the accompanying picture is made with chilly powder. Ingredients Method Add allContinue reading “Avlu (Flattened Rice)”
Fry up!
I love a good full English breakfast and will always make the most of it when on holiday. Though I never really cooked it at home as I saw it as too much effort! Today as I had a day off I decided to try and the result was absolutely gorgeous breakfast in 30 minsContinue reading “Fry up!”
Scrambled Eggs on toast
Ingredients: 3 Eggs 1/4 cup Skimmed Milk Salt and pepper to taste Coriander leaves for garnishing Method: Add milk, eggs, salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well. Heat a non-stick pan and add the egg mixture. Maintain medium heat through out cooking Let the eggs set for one minute and then with aContinue reading “Scrambled Eggs on toast”
Chocolate Smoothie
A healthy smoothie recipe from my sister’s recipe collection. One of these at breakfast is guaranteed to keep you feeling full till lunch time! Ingredients: 2 Bananas 1/2 tsp Vanilla Essence 3 dates 2 tbsp Oats (soaked in milk for 10 mins) 1/2 cup Yoghurt 1 tsp Cocoa Powder For Garnishing : Crushed Walnuts Method:Continue reading “Chocolate Smoothie”
Masala Omlette
Both my sister Div and I love omlettes for a lazy Sunday brunch. Here are pictures from when she made it recently (yes, we swap food snaps…LOL). This is how Div makes it, I’ll post my recipe the next time I make it. Ingredients: 3 Eggs, 1/2 Tomato (finely chopped) 1/2 Onion (finely chopped) 2Continue reading “Masala Omlette”
Banana and Pomegranate Smoothie
A healthy smoothie recipe from my sister’s recipe collection. One of these at breakfast is guaranteed to keep you feeling full till lunch time! Ingredients: 1 Banana 1/2 cup Pomegranate seeds 1/2 Apple 2 tbsp Oats (soaked in milk for 10 mins) 1/2 cup Yoghurt 2 Dates For Garnish: pomegranate seeds and crushed walnuts Method:Continue reading “Banana and Pomegranate Smoothie”
Eggless Oat Pancakes
Mr. Mack has been excited about Shrove Tuesday and pancakes for the past month. So I decided to make some for breakfast today. I like to add Oats as I like to think it makes them every so slightly healthier (after yesterday’s indulgence in Carrot Cupcakes I think we need to be good today). MyContinue reading “Eggless Oat Pancakes”
French Toast
This is a a dish I make for brunch sometimes. An easy recipe with two ingredients and tastes fab. Try it. Ingredients: Eggs Bread Slices Salt and Pepper to taste Oil for frying Method: Whisk the eggs, salt and pepper in a bowl. Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture. Heat a little oilContinue reading “French Toast”
Tomato Cheese Croissants
Ever since we have been in lockdown I have missed these lovely savory croissants that you get in Pret a Manger. These may well not be as prefect as the ones you get in Pret but sure come close and at a fraction of the cost, no less. Ingredients: 4 all butter croissants 2 tomatoesContinue reading “Tomato Cheese Croissants”
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