A Babbler's Brain Dump
This spectacular recipe takes about two minutes to prepare and less than 2 minutes to bake. It's a healthy alternative to the usual cakes because there isn't maida or white sugar or eggs or dairy. So what's it made of you ask:1. Millet flour or any healthy flour - 3 tbsp2. Jaggery - 2 tbsp3.... Continue Reading →
Rain whipped a torrent among the gusty trees, She knelt to kindle the sooted hearth, Embers refused to yield her pleas, She sobbed helpless to the nature's wrath. Winds roared and rustled in the nearby vales, Cattle bellowed in the quivering crib, She stormed to save the rain-soaked bales, But in vain and helpless like... Continue Reading →
Ocean's Not Just For Humans. Its Mine Too: I bumped into him while taking a walk on the warms sands of Bogmalo beach in South Goa. Having distanced himself from the human pandemonium, he was making the best of his own space frolicking in the sun and the sea.
Masala Idli from MTR's wide range of ready mixes with Coconut and Tamarind Chutney from Sasha's blends😊 A 500 gm packet makes a batch of 12 bouncy, fluffy and super scrummy Idlis. Though the instructions on the packet mention nothing about adding water, I did add a little to get the batter of desired consistency.... Continue Reading →
First photograph is of my nephew, Reyaansh, my sister's son. He has an aura of innocence that only angels possess. He's blessed with an incredible IQ and EQ for a 11 year old. Second is of my younger nephew, Kiaan, my bro's kid. He's 9, a seasoned storyteller (horror mostly), and a mind blowing artist.... Continue Reading →
It's 4.30 on a Sunday evening and we're somewhere in the middle of Mira Road visiting a relative. The elders are so drowned in the flood of gossip that lunch in a restaurant we'd been planning for long has gone awry. Who serves lunch at 4.30 anyway?! So, after the last bits of goodbyes are... Continue Reading →
Khichdi needs no prologue. It's a baby's first introduction to solid food, comfort food for cool mornings and chilly nights, remedy when one's under the weather (cuz it's easy on the gut) and a quick fix when you don't fancy cooking an elaborate meal. Most importantly, it's a blessing when you have a bad toothache... Continue Reading →
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She nestled in his arms a bird newborn, Eyes of pearls and a Roman nose. Asleep by his heart, her fingers curled his own, Oblivious and away from the worldly woes. He held her, frozen in moment and time, Wishing all he could, she never grew big. She was full moon of a morning sky,... Continue Reading →
Natasha Gracious 