Adai dosa is a kind of savory lentil crepes made in South India. Apart from the soaking time for lentils, the adais come together really quickly once the batter is made. Great choice for a healthy breakfast, after school snack or even light dinner. You must have heard of dosa, the ubiquitous South Indian breakfast…
Blackberry Sorbet & How To Make Any Fruit Sorbet
Colorful, fresh and refreshing fruit sorbet is so easy to make. No ice cream machine or special ingredients required. This healthier alternative to ice cream is a great summer cooler! Sorbet is a fresher, healthier cousin of the ice cream. Usually made with seasonal fruits, a sorbet is the easiest frozen treat, requiring minimal ingredients…
Fish Tacos With Cabbage Slaw & Yogurt-Cilantro Crema
Make these spicy fish tacos topped with a quick red cabbage slaw and yogurt-cilantro crema for an amazing Tex-Mex dinner. Yay for taco nights, right?! Taco nights are always fun, spontaneous events at the Happy & Harried household, almost like a little party.We like them all – chicken tacos, steak ones, tacos with eggs, potatoes,…
Rose Lemonade
There’s nothing like a tall, cool glass of homemade lemonade to beat the summer heat. This pretty-in-pink rose lemonade made by adding rose syrup to a rosemary infused lemonade is a delicious twist on the classic. I cannot believe that we are almost halfway through the year. Time seems to run in leaps and bounds,…
Savory Aloo Masala French Toast Rollups
These savory French toast rollups filled with a flavorful aloo (potato) masala and served with two kinds of chutneys are easy to make, delicious, and perfect for Sunday brunch. Also includes recipes for a fresh & spicy green chutney made with cilantro & chilies, and a sweet & tangy chutney made with dates & tamarind….
Dates Iced Coffee
This homemade iced coffee naturally sweetened with dates and topped with thick whipped cream, is the perfect summer treat. When it is warm, I usually swap out my evening cup of coffee for a nice cool glass of iced coffee. It is so refreshing and really easy to make at home, you don’t have to…
Tapioca Strawberry Pudding
Enjoyed either warm or cold, a bowl of creamy tapioca pudding is at the same time, a filling snack and comforting dessert. Layered with a sweet strawberry compote and flavored with cardamom, this grown up version of the childhood classic is the perfect make-ahead Mother’s Day treat. Creamy, lightly sweetened and layered with a fresh…
Papaya-Mango Yellow Rice
A quick stir-fried rice recipe that uses green papaya, mango, turmeric and a tadka of simple spices and nuts to make a one-pot meal that is ready in under 10 minutes. Great to pack in lunch boxes as well. Papaya was one fruit which I never valued when it was growing wildly in our backyard back…
Godhumai Pidi Kozhukkatai {Sweet Wheat Flour Dumplings}
Steamed, healthy, easy to make, sweet wheat flour dumplings (kozhukkatai) are the perfect after-school snack or breakfast. When I was little, one of my favorite foods (read – ‘the only breakfast that I ate without making a face’) were steamed, sweet kozhukkattai a.k.a, dumplings. Traditional kozhukkatai is made with rice flour with some freshly grated…
Orange Iced Tea
Nothing says summer like a pitcher full of refreshing southern iced tea. This recipe flavored with homemade orange syrup is perfect for lazy summer days on the porch, your summer barbecue cookouts and parties! Ah, iced tea! Our favorite beverage to order when dining out. Boy especially loves it (and, I let him have it!)….
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
A moist and decadent chocolate bread made healthier by adding a generous amount of shredded zucchini, this can be eaten as a snack, for breakfast or even dessert. Topped with chocolate chips and almond flakes, this chocolate zucchini bread is every bit as delicious as it is pretty! Baking healthy, quick breads on a Friday…
Apple Coconut Burfi
Make these colorful and easy apple and coconut fudge bars (burfi or barfi) for a delicious treat. Soft, slightly chewy and utterly delicious, these moreish burfi are made with the goodness of juicy red apples and fresh coconut, flavored with cardamom and saffron, and topped with pistachios and almonds. As I sit down to draft…
