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Spaghetti Kitchen, the popular Italian dining destination known for their traditional Italian delicacies, brings to you a chance to indulge in savory delights at the Tuscan Food festival.The festival which will take place

My Baby's First Birthday Party

Published on 2013-06-14 10:38:47

Any special occassion such as birthday parties, promotion parties,bachelor party,engagement party, wedding reception, etc. requires a perfect venue. We had hosted a grand party for my little's one's first birthday. Before that it was always my parent

Punjabi Style Raw Mango Pickle

Published on 2013-06-11 21:30:00

In my last post I mentioned about Punjabi Style Raw Mango Chutney. This is another Punjabi dish which I learnt from the Punjabi lady who stays in my apartment. Aunty actually gave me a live demo of this pickle. I had never tried to make raw mango pic

Rock Your Style with Firmoo June New Arrivals-Free for New Customers

Published on 2013-06-08 02:03:15

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NuNaturals Giveaway - Winner Announcement

Published on 2013-06-08 00:14:01

I am happy to announce that the following four people have been declared as the lucky winners of the NuNaturals Giveaway. I used random.org to select 4 winners. Shobana Arunkumar,

Punjabi Style Sweet And Sour Raw Mango Chutney

Published on 2013-06-07 23:57:01

There is an old Punjabi couple who stays in my apartment. The uncle and aunt form a lovely couple. One fine day my Punjabi uncle and aunt went to their sister's farmhouse and came back with kilos of raw mangoes. They distributed it to everyone in the

Weekend Party In A Farmhouse With Gourmet Food

Published on 2013-06-05 09:36:52

Since a long time I was praying to God for promotion in job. Not for me, but for my hubby. I kept praying to God day and night. I used to fast on every Tuesday and pray to Lord Ganesha for promotion in my hubby's job. I promised God, that if my wish

Order Food Online With FoodPanda.in

Published on 2013-05-23 23:50:44

Today I want to introduce my readers to a wonderful online food ordering website called www.Foodpanda.in. Nowadays with online shopping, online food ordering is becoming popular. Ordering food online is fuss free and definitely fun. Foodpanda is a st

Amrkhand / Mango Shrikhand

Published on 2013-05-21 12:43:43

This is a season of Mangoes. Wherever I go, I see only mangoes. In Bangalore,we get different varieties like Sindhura, Badami, etc. In Goa, we get the best of best Mangoes. Alphonso is the king of mangoes. Apart from that we also have Manquirad, Furt

NuNaturals Giveaway 2nd update

Published on 2013-05-21 07:10:35

This is the 2nd update on NuNaturals giveaway.The NuNaturals Stevia are 100% Natural products which can be used like essence or flavours on baking and cooking. Apart from this, they can be added in milk to make great milkshakes. The special feature

Cowpea Beans Subzi / Valachi Bhaji

Published on 2013-05-16 12:25:00

My hubby loves healthy food. He wants only home cooked food every day. He needs atleast one type of subzi in his lunch pack everyday, apart from salad. So every weekend when we go to buy vegetables at the local super market, we plan what we need to c

NuNaturals Giveaway Worth $57 USD Update

Published on 2013-05-14 11:01:19

I just wanted to update all my readers, that the NuNaturals Giveaway is currently running on my blog. The NuNaturals Stevia are 100% Natural products which can be used like essence or flavours on baking and cooking. Apart from this, they can be added

Firmoo Glasses May 2013 New Arrivals For Free

Published on 2013-05-14 10:27:27

Don't you feel that sometimes you need to match your

Prawns & Egg Fried Rice - Happy Mother's Day

Published on 2013-05-11 21:30:01

Fried rice made by me is always a hit in Raksha's Kitchen. This is something which I learnt from my Mom. My Mom has magic in her hands. Whatever she cooks always turns delicious and yummy. Not just us, but even relatives and friends love whatever my

Modern Healthcare Touches Life Of A Multiple Sclerosis Patient

Published on 2013-05-08 09:36:35

It all started on 24th January 2012. Mrs. Indira a lady in her late twenties, a software engineer and a mother of a toddler suddenly felt blurring vision in her right eye. She thought that it was a viral infection and kept on washing her eyes. Little

Rawa Fried Broccoli And CupoNation.in

Published on 2013-05-05 03:41:48

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Simple Breadfruit Subzi

Published on 2013-05-02 21:30:00

This is the first time in my life that I have prepared breadfruit subzi. I had a similar type of subzi when I had gone with my family on an outing to Chikamagalur in Karnataka. We stayed in a homestay there and they always served us healthy and nutri

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Published on 2013-05-01 12:36:30

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NuNaturals Stevia Giveaway worth $57 USD @Rakshaskitchen

Published on 2013-04-29 11:43:43

Being a food enthusiast, I got a wonderful opportunity to try and taste the NuNaturals Stevia products. I used these products in baking, desserts like puddings, milkshakes, sauces and much much more. Check this link to see the China Grass Pudding rec

China Grass / Agar Agar Pudding With Almonds And Pistas

Published on 2013-04-27 03:37:41

My childhood was a very beautiful one. I used to be always engrossed in my studies and art. I loved to draw and paint. My Mom always encouraged me by taking me around for various competitions and she used to feel very good when I used to win somethin

Mushroom Ghee Roast

Published on 2013-04-24 10:21:42

With nice cool breeze around, I am waiting for rains. It rained so heavily yesterday that I went back to my childhood. Those fond memories are something which I will treasure forever. Today I will be presenting you all with a delicious recipe from my

Goan Special - Rawa Fried Drumsticks/Sangachyo Fodi

Published on 2013-04-14 21:30:02

This is another yummy dish which we GSB's make in Goa. Drumsticks are very good for health. They are an excellent source of calcium, iron and vitamins. I have learnt a lot of traditional dishes from my mom. My dad being a pure vegetarian, my mom cook

Goan Special – Drumstick Curry / Sangacho Ross

Published on 2013-04-09 22:30:00

Many people want to see a lot of Goan recipes here. Today I will write about Goan Drumstick Curry/ Sangacho Ross. We prepare this curry in Goa on veg days. This ross/curry is another

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - A Restaurant Review

Published on 2013-04-09 12:25:16

On a fine evening, my friend and me decided to meet up at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf(CBTL) , at Pheonix Market City. It is located in a spacious open air balcony of Pheonix Market City, right next to Copper Chimney. We really liked the

Round Up of 'ONLY Continental' Cooking Event And Giveaway

Published on 2013-04-06 21:57:56

In the month of March 2013, I got a wonderful opportunity to guest host the 'ONLY' Continental Cooking event and giveaway. Thanks to Pari

Strawberry Cake

Published on 2013-04-04 12:01:28

I had 2 packets of strawberries lying in my fridge. My kid wanted to eat all of them. Yet I managed to negotiate by giving her 1 packet and keeping the rest for me. I told her that I will prepare a yummy dessert using the strawberries and I forgot wh

Exciting Coupons And Deals At CouponDunia.in

Published on 2013-04-03 10:52:19

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Goan Special - Brinjal Rawa Fry / Eggplant Rawa Fry

Published on 2013-03-31 21:30:02

In the month of March 2013, you all hardly saw any recipes in Raksha's Kitchen. I was getting a lot of comments why I am writing for an alchohol brand and that I should discontinue writing for it. But I did not loose my spirits. Yes, I was writing as

Soldier For Women

Published on 2013-03-31 07:49:02

Nowadays Bangalore has become extremely unsafe for women. I will not blame the men completely, there are some mean who cause problems to women, but along with that there are a bigger percentage of men who always stand for women and have lost their ow

Black Dog Scotch And The Wonderful Times

Published on 2013-03-29 21:30:00

By now you might have read a lot of posts regarding Black Dog Scotch on my Blog. Today I am writing my 30th post on Black Dog Scotch. In all the previous posts you have seen the history of Black Dog Scotch, how it got it’s name, it’s variants and

Celebrate Holi With Black Dog Scotch

Published on 2013-03-28 21:30:01

Holi is the festival of

Serving And Gifting Black Dog Scotch At Indian Marraiges

Published on 2013-03-27 21:30:03

Black Dog Scotch is the most beautiful bottle of Scotch available in India. It is finest and the smoothest Scotch and offers an unbeatable luxury. The memories of it are ever-lasting. Recently I had been to my friends marriage. This friend of mine be

Cocktail Recipes Made With Black Dog Scotch

Published on 2013-03-26 21:30:00

After reading a lot of posts on Black Dog Scotch I am sure my readers have understood how luxurious this Scotch is. Black Dog Scotch is the most beautiful and the finest bottle of Scotch available in India. This is a golden

Black Dog Presents Russell Peters

Published on 2013-03-25 21:30:00

Black Dog Comedy Evenings provides a wonderful opportunity to de-stress the stressed people and helps them to unwind and relax. They organized one such comedy evening which was performed by the worlds funniest man – Russell Peters. This program wa

In Bangalore, I Am Not Safe... Are You?

Published on 2013-03-25 12:55:00

Recently during the Indiblogger

Black Dog Centenary

Published on 2013-03-24 21:30:01

Black Dog Scotch is the most luxurious scotch available in India. Apart from being the most luxurious scotch, it is the finest and the smoothest brand of scotch available in India. This Scotch was found 130 years ago and is still rocking. It is a win

A Vacation in Europe With Black Dog

Published on 2013-03-23 21:30:00

In today's blog post I will tell you how my group of guy friends enjoyed a vacation leisurely. They were all bored and frustrated due to their hectic work and personal life and daily chores. So all of them decided to meet up and go on a vacation to E

Enjoy Black Dog With Music

Published on 2013-03-22 21:30:01

Can you imagine what it is to drink your favorite Scotch without music? Oh, I just can’t imagine it. When having Scotch either alone or with friends, music is a must. So what type of music do you prefer while drinking a cup of Black Dog Scotch? I p

Winning At Giveaways

Published on 2013-03-22 11:54:29

I have won two giveaways in the recent past.

Me, My Friends and Black Dog

Published on 2013-03-21 21:30:00

Black Dog And A Tribute To Elvis Presley

Published on 2013-03-20 21:30:01

Black Dog Easy and Comedy evenings is a great initiative taken by United Spirits Limited (USL). It provides a perfect way to unwind and relax in a truly international way. Laughter and music is an instant vacation – This is what Black Dog be

Let The World Wait Till You Unwind And Relax

Published on 2013-03-19 21:30:01

Black Dog Scotch is the world famous brand of Scotch. Only the whisky which is distilled in Scotland, specially speyside, is known as Scotch. People love Black Dog Scotch due to the palate it offers. Its aroma is up to the mark of perfection. When en

Chocolate and Scotch

Published on 2013-03-18 21:30:00

Have you ever tried pairing Black Dog Scotch with chocolate, specially the dark chocolate? Oh, yes there is a complex relationship between the two. There is a lot of trial and error involved in pairing the two, but it is really worth a try. A

A Little More About Black Dog Deluxe

Published on 2013-03-17 21:30:00

Black Dog Scotch is one of the world's finest Scotch. It's birth took place over 130 years ago when James MacKinlay of the second generation of the Leith Scotch Whisky blending family launched the masterful whisky by the name of Millard Black Dog.Bla

Unwind And Relax On A Leisure Holiday In Scotland

Published on 2013-03-16 21:30:01

For a working couple, especially for a couple who has kids, life suddenly turns very much routine and boring. Apart from going to office, tackling daily house-hold chores and giving time to the kids, these couple totally forget to give time to themse

Gifting Black Dog

Published on 2013-03-15 21:30:00

One of my guy friend was celebrating his 25th birthday. Buying a gift for a guy is one of the toughest thing ever faced by me and so do faced by many other girls like me. I always do a lot of research on net, before gifting things to a guy. Most of t

Award Winning Black Dog Reserve

Published on 2013-03-14 21:30:00

Black Dog Scotch is a Scotch which is made in Scotland with utmost care. It’s ingredients are chosen with extreme care to maintain the taste and flavor. Black Dog Scotch is made from the best quality grain and not made from molasses. This Scotch i

Black Dog And Fishing Fly

Published on 2013-03-13 21:30:00

After reading so many posts about Black Dog Scotch on my blog, you must be wondering how Black Dog got it’s name. Some of you might be actually thinking that Black Dog got it’s name from an animal, right? If yes, then I want to tell you all that

Black Dog Madonna Forever

Published on 2013-03-12 21:30:00

Black Dog organized another easy evening for Black Dog consumers to unwind and relax. They had featured Melissa Totten, who is a renowned impersonator of pop queen Madonna. Totten is rated as the best impersonator in the world by Madonna herself.

Food And Scotch Pairing

Published on 2013-03-11 21:30:01

Whenever I throw a party at home, I always wonder what food to pair with whisky. This had always given me some thought to ponder on. I always try different types of foods to pair with Scotch for my guests. Sometimes I take risks too. Mostly I succeed

Celebrating Items of Luxury

Published on 2013-03-10 21:30:01

What is a Luxury Item? - An item that is not necessary for living, but is deemed as highly-desired within a culture or society. The ability to purchase or finance a luxury item is directly proportionate to ones' income or assets. In other words, as p

Black Dog Easy Evenings

Published on 2013-03-09 20:30:01

Black Dog believes that "LAUGHTER AND MUSIC IS AN INSTANT VACATION". Black Dog Scotch brings to you all Black Dog Easy Evenings - An idea that tries to provide everyone who needs a break from the stress and hassle of everyday work. Now a click away,

Black Dog Quintessence

Published on 2013-03-08 20:30:00

Black Dog Quintessence is known as Black Dog 21 year old and is a vintage and smooth luxury scotch by United Spirits Limited. Balance and harmony prevail throughout this noble and elegant spirit. The bottle is very beautiful, it is one of the beautif

130 years Of Celebrations With Black Dog Scotch

Published on 2013-03-06 20:30:00

Black Dog Scotch is one of the world’s finest scotch. It has a very rich and a smooth taste and after drinking it one feels relaxed in its luxury. This year Black Dog Scotch is celebrating 130 years of its existence. They are the world’s favorite

Relax and Unwind with Black Dog Comedy Evenings

Published on 2013-03-05 20:30:01

In today’s busy life and hectic schedules, people don’t get time for themselves and their families. Sometimes people sacrifice so much for their families that they forget themselves. They forget to laugh and smile. Then comes a series of illness

Goan Fish Curry with Sardines / Tallyache Hooman

Published on 2013-03-04 23:30:04

Almost every weekend, we make fish curry at home. The method of making fish curry for every type of fish is different. I have mentioned the process for Dry Mackerel Fish Curry and Lady Fish Curry in my previous posts.The method of making fish curry w

Enjoy The Weekends With Black Dog Scotch

Published on 2013-03-04 20:30:01

In today’s world, life is become very monotonous. People do the same thing every day and get bored of it. Sometimes they don’t even get time to meet their friends and relatives. They work a lot in the weekdays and in the weekends, they try to kee

How To Set A Home Bar

Published on 2013-03-03 20:30:00

Someone asked me once how to set a bar at home. I thought about this. I am also a beginner in setting up a bar at home. But it is a must when you have parties and some special guests. The bar that you intend to set up can be a small kitchen cab

Variants of Black Dog Scotch

Published on 2013-03-02 20:30:00

I was wondering how this Black Dog is made and what it looks like. In my previous post I have written down, how Scotch is made. Now I was sitting and wondering what the variants of Black Dog Scotch are. With my research I found that the following are

Deals And Discount Coupons at 27coupons.com

Published on 2013-03-02 08:32:38

Who will not be happy if they get discount coupons and awesome deals for their day to day needs? People always become happy when they see discounts on their favorite brands. www.27coupons.com is a website where you can find hundreds of such coupons o

The Art of Making the Perfect Scotch – Black Dog Scotch

Published on 2013-03-01 19:30:01

Have you ever wondered how Scotch is made? I always thought it was a simple process. But then I came across a wonderful article which described the whole process. I was amazed. It is such a complex process and it has to be made with utmost perfection

The History of Black Dog Scotch

Published on 2013-02-28 22:32:27

Many people told me that Raksha's Kitchen should also include some hard drinks on the blog. Raksha's Kitchen is a food and drink related blog. I wanted to write on an International luxury Brand, so I thought I should go ahead and write whatever I fee

Event and Giveaway Announcement - 'ONLY' Continental Cooking

Published on 2013-02-27 22:30:48

Friends, this month I will be guest hosting Pari's 'ONLY' cooking series. I am sure you all will participate in this event and make it a huge success. The theme chosen by Pari for this month is Continental Cooking.

With Sunsilk Be In Shower, Get Straight Hair Power

Published on 2013-02-27 08:48:58

After looking at the blog title, you all must be wondering why Raksha is posting about Sunsilk Shampoo and Sunsilk Conditioner in Raksha's Kitchen blog today.

Cooking with Fortune Refined 100% Rice Bran Oil

Published on 2013-02-26 09:42:44

Fortune has recently launched it's new product "Fortune Refined 100% Rice Bran Oil". Since I am a big fan of refined oils made by Fortune I thought I should try using this new Fortune Refined 100% Rice Bran oil. Considering its numerous health benefi

Raksha's Kitchen Turns 2, Celebrating with Gajar Ka Halwa

Published on 2013-02-18 12:30:00

Can't believe it. Time flies so fast. Raksha's Kitchen has just turned 2. What was started once just as a small hobby to stop playing FarmVille on FaceBook, has turned into a great passion for me now. I am so much in love with my blog and I blog abou

Love, Cook, Learn with Four Seasons Wine

Published on 2013-02-17 02:41:22

I always wanted to celebrate Valentine's Day with my beloved. But my hubby never felt that Valentine's Day was a day to celebrate love. I was wondering how to celebrate Valentine's Day this year and to make him

Rice Phirni with Rose Infused Strawberries specially for Valentines Day

Published on 2013-02-13 13:12:01

Today on the occasion of Valentine's day I decided to make something special for my Dear ones. Specially for my 2 little babies. Yes I am talking about my hubby and my baby :) I wish my Mom and my Dad were here in Bangalore with me. The only thing I

Bhendi Stir Fry / Ladyfinger Stir Fry

Published on 2013-02-13 01:48:50

After a tiring day at work, when I return home, I always wonder what is there to fill my tummy. I feel so much tired and exhausted that I don't feel like cooking. Most of the times I just come home and go to bed. I close my eyes and always wish I had

Aloo Methi Subzi / Potato Fenugreek Stir Fry

Published on 2013-02-10 07:36:38

I was wondering what to do with a bunch of methi leaves which were lying in my fridge. I thought of simply making this subzi. Though I don't like methi due to its bitter taste, I made this dish for my family. Yea, they liked it to a certain extent, b

Pepper Mushroom

Published on 2013-01-31 18:30:02

We had been to Beijing Bites over the weekend. My hubby ordered pepper chicken. He just loved it. I thought I should try something like this in my kitchen. I thought of experimenting with mushrooms. The taste was awesome. My hubby loved it. The dish

Bhinda Bataka

Published on 2013-01-19 03:04:06

Sometimes I feel like cooking some new recipes from the cookbooks that I have. Gujarati Kitchen by Bhanu Hajratwala is a cookbook that I had received for cookbook review. I finally ended up cooking a delicious dish from this cookbook. "Bhinda Bataka

Green Peas Stir Fry / Chana Osali

Published on 2013-01-08 10:49:12

Today morning when I was going to office I saw a very strange incident on the road which I felt every Indian should follow. I was following a water tanker with my bike. Lot's of water was leaking from the tanker's water outlet. We were stuck in a tra

Noodle Bar - A Restaurant Review

Published on 2013-01-05 10:02:15

On a wonderful afternoon in December, me and my friend decided to visit Noodle Bar for lunch. It is located in a quiet corner of Pheonix Market City, Bangalore. Noodle Bar the Oriental restaurant by Pan India Food Solutions, has opened its door

How to turn Bitter Gourd Haters to Bitter Gourd Lovers

Published on 2012-12-28 09:56:01

As I wrote in my blog posts earlier, I learnt cooking from my Hubby and my Mommy. My hubby taught me the ABC's of cooking and then I started ruling the kitchen with all my different experiments. Since the day I started my blog, I wanted my hubby to w

RestaurantWare.com - Sponsored Post

Published on 2012-12-20 22:12:14

Ever since I started cooking, I developed another new hobby of collecting different types of tableware to serve my dishes. A dish should be served well. Something that is served and presented well, is a winner on the table. Everytime it is not possi

Meet The Chef (MTC) session with Aditya Bal

Published on 2012-12-06 10:10:11

On the 19th of November 2012, I got an invite from Debasmita on behalf of NDTV Good Times for Meet the Chef Session with Chef Aditya Bal. The session was held on Tuesday, November 20 at Le Meridien, Bangalore. The session was organised by India's le

Gobi Manchurian Restaurant Style

Published on 2012-12-02 09:51:15

Gobi Manchurian is my all time favorite. Each and every time I made this at home, I wanted to get the perfect taste.

Veg Fried Rice

Published on 2012-11-25 02:48:36

I remember the times when my mom would prepare fried rice. She prepares the best fried rice in the world and I love it. Even my friend's used to love it when my mom would send it in hostel for me. Even now whenever I go home, I ask my mom to prepare

Amlechi Uddamethi / Goan Raw Mango Curry

Published on 2012-11-17 11:20:12

"Uddamethi" meaning udda - urad dal and methi - methi seeds is a pure veg traditional dish which we GSB's prepare for any festivals or special occasions. It is one of my favorites and I never miss any opportunity to have this. This can be made with r

Giveaway at Preeti's Kitchen Life

Published on 2012-11-16 10:26:41

One of my blogger friend Preeti Garg is celebrating her first blog anniversary in Jan 2013. She has 200+ wonderful recipes in her blog. So she want's to celebrate this grand event with a wonderful giveaway. The 1st winner will win a Cofee Hamper fro

How to make Cottage Cheese/Paneer out of spoilt milk?

Published on 2012-11-03 04:12:25

What do you do when a packet of milk gets spoiled? Yea, a lot of things can be done from spoilt milk. In Goa, we make a sweet dish called 'Chayo Boyo'. Some people just discard the spoilt milk. Isn't it bad? Why to discard something if something nice

Will be back after a short break

Published on 2012-10-17 06:28:38

These days I was not able to devote much time for my blog. The reason being that I was extremely busy with many events happening in my life.

Tangy Spicy Farfalle Pasta

Published on 2012-09-15 10:04:14

Italian Pasta is something that my hubby never liked much. But still I wanted to experiment with it and I am sure one fine day I will be able to make the best pasta. This time I experimented with Farfalle Pasta. Farfalle Italian means "Butterflies". I got a packet of Delmonte Italian Treat and started off with whatever ingredients I had in my kitchen. Delmonte Italian Treat is something I found in the hypermarket while looking out for pasta. In this packet I got Delmonte Farfalle Pasta and D [..]

The Chakhle India Cookbook by Aditya Bal - A Book Review

Published on 2012-09-11 10:25:49

Chakle India by Aditya Bal is another cookbook which I have received from BlogAdda for a review. Aditya Bal is the well known anchor of NDTV Good Times cookery Show named Chakle India. This book is based on that most popular food show on NDTV Good Times. Aditya Bal has roamed all over India and is familiar with most of the local cuisines. The saying goes " World's best chef's are Men". Apart from being the NDTV's cookery show anchor, he was also a model. He poses well infront of the camera [..]

Four Season's Wine

Published on 2012-09-02 04:37:45

I received a wine bottle from Four Season's Wine

Soya Chunks Burjee

Published on 2012-09-01 13:22:36

Soya Chunks Burjee is a new experiment in my kitchen. I was bored of the same soya chilly recipe , so thought of trying something new. The dish turned out great and it was healthy too. So if someone wants to try some healthy recipes this is a must go. I tried this recipe while I MasterChef Australia Junior was being telecast on Star World. So whenever it was break time I used to run and hit the kitchen to cook the dish. This series is about to complete and I am waiting to watch MasterChef Austr [..]

Eggless Marie Biscuit Pudding

Published on 2012-09-01 11:48:09

I always wanted to try this Marie Biscuit pudding. In my childhood my Mom used to prepare the Marie Biscuit cake for us. I had heard that a pudding can also be prepared and that it turns out yummy. I came across Divya Kudua's blog. I am a big fan of her and found the recipe there too. I thought I should give it a try. This recipe was different and easier then the recipes I found elsewhere. I also modified it slightly by adding vanilla custard powder to it. The best thing that I liked about this [..]

Forest Mushrooms

Published on 2012-08-25 10:32:29

This time after 7 years I have got to eat these awesome forest mushrooms. I was so happy that I just wanted the world know how good they are. These are authentic forest mushrooms. They grow in the monsoon season on the termite house in which the snake stays (that's what the folklore says). Only the people staying in those forest's have the knowledge of how to shun away the snake and pick those edible mushrooms. Only they know which mushrooms are edible and which are poisonous. These forest mus [..]

Forest Bitter Gourd Fry / Phaglachyo Fodi

Published on 2012-08-17 08:33:50

I was always a fussy eater in my childhood. I don't know how many of the yummy things I have missed in my life due to this fussiness. One such thing would have been "Phaglacho Fodi". "Phagla" are known as Forest Bitter Gourd and is available in More Megastore during this monsoon season. I will write one beautiful experience of my life that this particular vegetable and this particular dish reminds me of. One day in monsoon my mom cooked "Phaglachyo Fodi" for my Dad. I asked my mom what it was, [..]

Kadai Mushroom

Published on 2012-08-11 13:17:03

Food that is cooked with love turns lovely. Today I cooked this dish Kadai Mushroom in my kitchen and my hubby had his fingers licking. When he loves something that I cook I feel great and happy. Cooking something delicious is an art and when we cook it when we are happy, the happiness goes in the dish that is cooked making it even more delicious. I got a packet of mushrooms from More Megastore during the weekly grocery shopping. I just kept all the ingredients ready and I cooked this dish wit [..]

Roasted Sweet Corn on Cobs

Published on 2012-08-05 09:04:41

I had always seen people roasting corn on cobs on charcoal along side the beaches in Goa. We used to have that corn and used to relish the taste. It is a very healthy snack and my parents never denied if we asked for some roasted corn. One fine day my hubby came home with a pair of sweet corn on cobs and asked me to roast it.

Prawns Fried Rice

Published on 2012-07-29 01:36:00

Prawns Fried Rice is what is an expertise of my Mom. She makes the best Prawns Fried Rice in the world. I tried to learn it from her, but yes I can't still master it.

Bataat Fov / Poha / Avalakki Bhaat

Published on 2012-07-25 09:44:47

Today after a long time I made "Bataat Fov". In Goa Poha is known as Fov. In South India, it is known as Avalakki. Different places have different names for beaten rice. The usual occasion when Fov is prepared is on the eve of Diwali. It is believed that Lord Krishna went to fight with daemon Narkasura. When he returned victorious, he was offered Batat Fov. So every year on the eve of Diwali we Goan GSB's

Wheat Flour Cup Cakes With Nuts

Published on 2012-07-21 12:36:11

Ever since the chocolate cup-cakes baked by me became a hit in my home and office, I have started baking much more and experimenting with different things. Today I used wheat flour to bake the cup-cakes. A very good friend of mine keeps asking for the cup-cakes. This time I thought I'll try a different experiment.

Grilled Prawns in Coriander Sauce

Published on 2012-07-19 10:49:26

The weekends here in Bangalore are extremely boring. I do nothing in the weekend apart from daily household chores, buying grocery and doing some office work. Nowadays we even started buying the weekly grocery on weekdays. It really gets very boring to repeat the same grocery shopping every week. The only activity I love doing in the weekends is to experiment with food. I just felt

Celebrations with Eggless Chocolate Muffins

Published on 2012-07-07 03:02:00

1 lakh hit's. This is a very very important milestone for my little blog. It's been 1 year, 4 months and 14 days. My special thanks to everyone, my followers, FB fans and all email subscribers. I want to thank you all on a personal note. I want to share these yummy eggless muffins with you all. I baked these awesome eggless chocolate muffins and took to my office. My colleagues just loved them.

MasterChef Australia Season 4 Review

Published on 2012-07-04 21:44:33

This is the first time that Star World has brought the new season of Master Chef Australia to India in a short span of time. India will be the first country to officially air the new season outside Australia! The show has been live on Star World since 14th June between 9.00 PM to 10.00 PM. Since the time I started watching Junior MasterChef Australia, I got addicted to this show. I try not to miss a single episode.

Zomato Restaurant Guide 2012 - A Book Review

Published on 2012-07-01 04:32:27

Two days back I received a book named "Zomato Restaurant Guide 2012" for book review from Blogadda. Thanks BlogAdda for reconsidering me for a book review. First let me start by telling you something about Zomato. Zomato.com is a website which went live in 2008 to help people discover more places to eat - either near to their home or workplace or anywhere they were travelling to. It is the largest electronic restaurant guide in India serving 3 million unique users across its web and mobile [..]

Raw Mango Pickle / Ammechi Karam

Published on 2012-06-20 11:56:58

I always told my hubby that I love raw mangoes and wanted to try some dishes in my kitchen. I told him that

Rawa Fried Black Pomfret

Published on 2012-06-12 11:47:35

Rawa Fried Pomfret reminds me of the times when I was a kid. I used to hate pomfret like anything. I hardly used to eat it. Soon after my marriage I started eating white pomfret. I started liking it. One fine day hubby dear got some black pomfret and asked me to cook. I cooked it like any other fish. While having lunch, he asked me to taste a bit. First I said no, then I tried. I really liked it a lot. Now my kiddo is growing up, and I always try to give her almost all types of fish. Since she [..]

Mango Milkshake

Published on 2012-06-03 23:25:24

Mango Milkshake is the first thing that comes to my mind in this mango season.In my childhood we used to eat a lot of mangoes which we would get from our ancestral farm. Lots and lots of mangoes we used to get and bury them in a heap of hay in one of the rooms in our house. We always used to prepare juices and jams out of the mango's along with many other dishes.

Nutitious 3P curry - Potato, Peas and Palak

Published on 2012-05-29 10:12:04

3P curry is a very nutritious curry which I named after it's ingredients i.e. Palak, Potato and green Peas. This curry turns very tasty and is totally based out of a successful experiment which I conducted in my kitchen. Since Feb when I had health issues, I got a little bit health conscious. Since then I mostly cook dishes which are packed with nutrition. Palak is a great anti-oxidant, the benefits of which can be found on google. Adding tomato and a different combination of masalas makes this [..]

I am Tagged

Published on 2012-05-19 01:02:16

Meghana of delicious adventures, a fellow blogger has tagged me and nominated me to receive this award.

Best gift for Mother's Day

Published on 2012-05-15 23:47:47

"Raksha, please switch off that mobile and get back to work...,

Cashew Subzi

Published on 2012-05-12 02:02:56

In Goa we get plenty of cashew's. They grow in summer season in Goa i.e. starting in the months of March, April and May. If you happen to visit Goa in this season, do try to visit the outskirts of city limits. On the highways you will see a lot of cashew trees. Last month I was in Goa to take rest. Also visited our family deity "Shree Bhagwati" at Khandola in the remote village of Goa. On way we picked up some cashews. We stopped on the way, parked the car and went to pick cashews from the tree [..]

Fun in the land of Sun - Goa and Refreshing Aam Panna

Published on 2012-05-08 11:19:58

I am born and brought up in Goa. I really love the climate there. Specially the summer vacations. Yes I love the summer's in Goa. I sweat in the hot sun, but I love the summers. Since my childhood I used to wait for the summer vacations. The final exams would get over and on the last day we would spray ink from our ink pen's on our friend's school uniform and run home. We were a gang of friends. All girls, since we were studying in a convent school which was run by the Missionaries of Charity. [..]

Gobi Manchurian or Chicken Manchurian? April Fool's Challenge

Published on 2012-04-24 10:29:11

Um mm... I have always loved Indo-Chinese recipes. Of particular interest is the Gobi Manchurian. Gobi meaning Cauliflower. I learnt making Gobi Manchurian from my cousin who is a chef. I learnt this when I was studying MCA in Belgaum some 8 years back. The memories of that day when I learnt this dish are still fresh in my mind. Since then I have been following this recipe to cook Manchurian. My father is a vegetarian and he likes Gobi Manchurian. My brother loves Chicken Manchurian. I wanted t [..]

Mushroom Chilly

Published on 2012-04-13 02:29:15

Mushroom chilly happens to be another successful experiment carried out in my kitchen. I wanted to post this long back, but it got delayed due to some reasons. My family loves mushrooms. One reason is that it has a good taste and second is due to its numerous health benefits. Believe me... Mushrooms have lots of health benefits. They are full of protiens,vitamins,minerals and anti oxidants. Mushrooms helps to reduce the cholesterol levels and are beneficial in preventing cancer of prostrate and [..]

Safety for Indian Air hostess

Published on 2012-04-08 11:59:57

It's time to change. Yes, I am writing my thoughts today, this is something different from the regular posts that I write about my experiments in kitchen. I want to write this post because this is something which is never noticed. Last week I was travelling to my home-town Goa. This was the first time that I travelled on spice-jet. There is no direct flight to Goa from Bangalore by spice-jet. I did not want to travel by Kingfisher either. So we decided to fly by the Spice-jet via from Bangalore [..]

Prawns Chilly and My 100th Blog Post

Published on 2012-03-24 09:24:01

100th blog post is it ??? Yes, it is :) I started my blog to actually stop my addiction to playing Farmville on Facebook and to dedicate time to something interesting.It took me a year to hit my 100th blog post.

Palak Soup

Published on 2012-03-18 01:49:50

Palak soup is a very healthy way to consume palak. There are numerous health benefits of consuming palak. It is a rich source of dietary fiber, copper, protein, phosphorus, zinc and vitamin E. In addition it also has Omega-3 fatty acids, niacin and selenium. Palak Seeds are useful in treating urinary stones, inflammations of the lungs and the bowels, pains of the joints, sore throat and sore eyes, lumbago (rheumatic affection of the lions), cold and sneezing. Apart from this it is used in treat [..]

Instant Rawa Idlis

Published on 2012-03-15 09:08:24

We used to always have Rawa Idli's at Adigas. Adigas at Bangalore is the only place where I love to have South Indian Food.If you happen to go there, you will hardly get a place to sit. One fine day I was so tired and I wanted to try something easy. Checked my fridge and luckily found a cup of curds and some veges. Had Rawa/Sooji in my pantry. Thought of trying something new. Tried these Rawa Idli's and believe me, they turned out superb. They are fast and easy to cook.

Karela Subzi / Bitter gourd Subzi

Published on 2012-03-12 03:13:00

I have been cooking this Subzi since a long time. But never dared to post it here because this is something which I don't like. I cook this just for my hubby. He likes this Subzi and there are many more people who like bitter gourd. I would not even dare to taste bitter gourd, but I do eat this when I cook it in a different way with a dash of tamarind which I will post later in the up-coming weeks. Bitter gourd is very good for health specially for diabetics. If you want to get rid of the bitter [..]

PinXX - A Restaurant Review

Published on 2012-03-09 21:31:17

As a part of Kingfisher Explocity Restaurant week I got an opportunity to do a restaurant review. This is my first experience doing a review for a restaurant. On the weekend of the Restaurant week, I got a call from Mr. Varun to come and collect a dinner voucher for 2 at PinXX, Royal Orchid Central. We had a warm welcome at the restaurant. The staff at the restaurant asked us to choose a table of our choice. The ambiance was sort of romantic one. The music was very soothing. It was neither t [..]

Easy Potato Fritters

Published on 2012-02-26 05:11:51

While browsing I came across this awesome recipe. My hubby wanted to eat some snack and quickly thought that this is something that I will prepare and surprise him in a few minutes. I tried the potato fritters and they turned out yummy within a few minutes. I want to thank Asifa Rafiq of Delicious Bytes *Love of Cooking*. Since I got this on Face Book I am not able to get the link to this recipe. Maybe if I get the link, I will update it here :) This recipe can be cooked with any vegetables of [..]

Banana Halwa

Published on 2012-02-19 10:43:31

Banana Halwa... The thought of this brings water to my daughter and hubby's mouth. My daughter loves to have this everyday for breakfast with a chapati. My hubby too loves this and prefers this home-made halwa to any types of ready made jams. My mom is an excellent cook and she thought me to prepare this banana halwa. She gave me the exact quantity and this is a real fool-proof method. There is a secret to the Kerala Banana's. Ensure that they turn ripe. That is the outer skin should completely [..]

Bombay Halwa - Cornflour Halwa

Published on 2012-02-19 10:41:47

Happy Diwali to all my friends and relatives. Went through my archive and realised that I do not have much of recipes with sweets. I did some googling and came across this cornflour halwa. Thought of giving it a try and it was worth it. The cornflour halwa also known as Bombay Halwa turned out delicious and all the guests visiting me today just loved it. I still have to try my hands on more sweets recipes. My guests could not believe that it is made out of cornflour and my heart was filled w [..]

Raksha's Kitchen Turns 1 Today

Published on 2012-02-18 02:16:34

Yes, I know that this is a day to celebrate. Maybe I did not bake a cake, nor did cook something special. But yes definitely I will have a bash after some days :) maybe a belated Bloggoversary. I had planned some guest posts and also wanted to hit my 100th post on this special day. But due to some medical emergency I had to cancel all my bloggoversary plans and take complete care of my health. "Health is Wealth". I believe that if I have proper health then my work will also [..]

Schezwan Hakka Noodles

Published on 2012-02-11 09:16:18

Hakka Noodles is something that I have been cooking since a long time. Maybe from the time I learnt cooking. With each and every preparation the taste has improved. This is very easy to cook and is a great option when some guests arrive unexpectedly. It only takes some 15-20 Min's to cook this. In the super store I came across a packet of Kings Hakka Noodles. I also got a packet of schezwan masala for free :) I immediately came home and cooked this dish with the new schezwan masala and the dish [..]

Southern Flavours by Chandra Padmanabhan : A Book Review

Published on 2012-02-01 23:13:26

Thanks to BlogAdda for providing me with yet another opportunity to review another cookbook - "Southern Flavours". When I received the cookbook I really liked the cover and way it's published. The cover has a very attractive look. The first sight of it would really make someone grab the book off the shelf. The book is written by a famous author Chandra Padmanabhan. She has graduated from Calcutta University and did her post graduation at Delhi University. She is a very experienced cook cooking [..]

Cabbage Paratha

Published on 2012-01-21 06:51:46

How do you eat cabbage? Soups, salad's, subji's?? I know most people will answer yes. Cabbage can be consumed in different ways. Cabbage Paratha is another healthy way of consuming cabbage and making your picky little one eat cabbage. Apart from that, it is very good for people who want to loose calories and to reduce weight. If you eat cabbage everyday you will surely reduce weight. I used to eat raw cabbage everyday once upon a time and I had reduced a lot. Try this healthy version of cabba [..]

Gujarati Kitchen By Bhanu Hajratwala : A Book Review

Published on 2012-01-14 21:51:25

I have received a book named "Gujarati Kitchen by Bhanu Hajratwala" from BlogAdda. They have a book review program and I am one of those lucky 10 selected to do a book review. This is the first time that I am doing a book review. So I am a bit nervous. But I hope this review helps those people who intend to buy this book. Gujarati Kitchen is a book which has a wonderful collection of recipes cooked in Gujarati Kitchen. The author Bhanu Hajratwala has presented the book in a very nice way. [..]

Oats Upma

Published on 2012-01-14 21:45:03

Regular oats porridge had become boring. Apart from oats dosa, I wanted to try something different. Found a nice recipe on the packet of saffola oats and instantly tried it. It turned yummy. This is healthy and a perfect way to start your day. Just give it a try and you all will surely like this recipe. Ingredients: 1 cup oats 1 onion 1 tomato 1-2 green chilles Pinch of asafoetida 1 tsp mustard 5-6 curry leaves 3 cups water 1 tsp sugar Salt to taste Procedure: Dry roast the oats in a kadai [..]

Round-Up of CEDD 5 - Desserts with Coconuts & The Giveaway Winner

Published on 2012-01-07 13:56:58

It was really a good experience hosting an event. Since this was the first event I hosted I had a wonderful time through-put the month. There are some 25 recipes contributed by bloggers from all over the world. I had chosen coconut to be included in desserts, sometimes people don't know what to do with coconut's apart from kheer. I think this will be one place where people can come to find some Desserts with Coconuts. Once again special thanks to Raven for letting me host this wonderful event. [..]

Mosambi Juice

Published on 2011-12-31 00:22:29

Lots of fruits in the market this season. Whenever we go for our weekly shopping we get home a variety of fresh fruits. Benefits of fruits are just umpteen and I need not mention all those here. It is full of vitamin C which is useful to fights colds. My little one loves Mosambi. But peeling it and feeding her is a bit time consuming. So the alternative I chose was to make juice. Sometimes I make juice for her and she loves it. My food processor helps me do the tasks quickly and easily. Ingred [..]

Ragi Pudding / Nachnyache Satva

Published on 2011-12-22 02:24:45

There are many beautiful memories associated with Nachnyache Satva or Ragi Pudding. Soon after my marriage I was at home for some time. I had learnt this Ragi Pudding from my mom and she had given me the perfect recipe. I prepared this one evening and kept it ready for my hubby. When he came home after office, he was surprised as to who made the Satva. I simply made up a story and told him that "Mom has sent a parcel from Goa and that the person who delivered this parcel has come to Bangalore [..]

Tangy-Spicy Bitter gourd / Karatyachi Kishmoor

Published on 2011-12-22 02:18:15

During my first job at Zuari Industries Ltd., one of my friend got Karatyachi Kishmoor in her tiffin box. She asked me to taste it. First I said NO, as I don't like bitter gourd. She just asked me to take one bite and promised that it tastes great. I hesitated a lot and tasted this. My goodness, I really could not imagine that it was made out of Karela - Bitter gourd. I loved this dish made out of bitter gourd. I went home and told my mom to cook Karela in this particular way, and my dad loved i [..]

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