Vishaka Rautela

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Harry’s Brookies

My favourite cooking show is Masterchef Australia. I don’t really like the other country versions that are on air. They seem TRP focused, while the Australia one is warm, delicious and u connect with the judges as well as participants. The episode where Nigella and Matt wake up the participants for a midnight snack was …

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Crunchy Chicken bites

My mom and sis decided to come over for lunch after ages. And being the chef in the family, I couldn’t get over with dal rice or Maggi. Blame it on this crazy weather that’s sucking the energy out of me. First I made elaborate plans to go and buy some fish or prawns and …

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Kulfi Chicken

When a friend called and said ‘Am unwell, make something to make me feel better’. I was left flummoxed. What to make now. Something new for sure. Searched my saved recipes and liked one but then this friend messages to say make kulfi chicken. KULFI CHICKEN! What in the world is that. I was like …

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Armenian Nutmeg & Walnut Cake

I love baking and am mostly self taught. I enjoying reading new recipes but sometimes I feel too lazy to attempt them. But when u have company, that encourages u to try new things. So a group of us bakers try out new recipes and it’s so much fun gorging on bakes u never would …

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Mango Indulgence

I like mangoes. If I am in the mood then I love them too. Strangely I don’t like mango in any other form except as a fruit. I hate mango icecream or lassi or kulfi or barfi or etc etc. My cousin visiting from Canada decided to come to India in the peak of the …

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Fudgy Eggless Brownies

My egg based brownies turn out super awesome. Gooey and Fudgy with an amazing crust. But when it comes to eggless have not met success until now. This recipe by baking Guru Anuja Sule from Simple Baking uses flax seeds as a replacement for eggs. Its soft and fudgy and left my daughter confused as …

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Cheese Corn Poppers

U see a post, u like it, u save the recipe. But for some reason never make it. I wonder why it took me nearly a year and a half to make it. Am so glad I did finally try the recipe. These potato corn poppers have the perfect little piece of mozzarella cheese hidden …

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Mom’s Chicken Fry

All these years we have been salivating and hogging on Mom’s chicken fry and I never bothered to ask her for the recipe. Today when I wanted to make it, I quickly dialled mom and asked her for the recipe. And guess what, it’s the same masala that I use for fish fry 😂😂😂. Don’t know …

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Goan Mince Potato Chops

Another wonderful dish from Goa. My love for the beautiful state is unparalleled. Chops are a wonderful way to present all kinds of meat and just right with a glass of your favourite spirit. A starter and meal all in one. Here mutton mince is lovingly embraced by silky potato mash caressed with an egg …

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Mutton Stew & Neer Dosa

Mom is home and it’s time for me to be pampered. Well anytime mom is around whether at her place or mine it’s time for me to relax and be fed some of her famous delicacies. 😋😋 Had nagged her once for the stew recipe but never landed making it for the blog. This weekend …

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