Vattayappam (Steamed Rice Cake)

Kerala Steamed Rice Cakes

“Vattayappam” literally means “Round Cake/Bread”. It is a soft and fluffy ‘steamed rice cake’ often made for Tea. It is the only cake I think my maternal Ammachi (Grandma) used to make. Of course, there weren’t any ovens in my Grandma’s home. So, I guess steaming was the only way to come out with a

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Besan Broccoli Dosa (Chickpea Flour Pancakes)

Besan Broccoli Pancakes

Besan (Gram/Chickpea Flour) is staple ingredient used in North Indian Cuisine. It is used for making Pakodas, Laddus, Dosas and Rotis. Besan Chila (Puda) is a popular crepe made with Garbanzo Beans Flour. Here is the recipe for a nutritious, wholesome Breakfast which can be made in minutes. Broccoli Besan Egg Pancakes or Dosa make

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Homemade Whole Wheat Bread

Whole Wheat Artisan Bread

Welcome to my Adventures in Bread-Making! Every time I grab a packet of bread in the supermarket, I try not to read the long-list of ingredients. However, I know that this list includes unhealthy and unpronounceable ingredients like High Fructose Corn Syrup, Soy Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Soybean Oil and other artificial preservatives & colors. I

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