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Ease of preparation: very easy Taste: Delicious I didn't have heavy cream at hand so I just used an equal amount of cow milk :) An ideal dish during christmas lent and the winter season. Recipe adapted from  http://atastychallenge.blogspot.com/2011/04/paneer-masala.html

Milk Peda I saw my friends Instagram post on Diwali and then realisation dawned that pedas can be made at home too :). A search on the internet and stumbled upon this easy recipe from Sharmispassions . She has very clearly written down the step by step instructions and also pics to guide the cooking process. My pedas were a tiny bit sticky but tasted good...as good as store bought ones. Ah well, it was the first time for me. This is definitely a keeper recipe.

This is an easy and tasty dip recipe.  Goes awesomely well with any chips. Nachos are my favourite. Ingredients: 1. Labneh - 1 packet 2. Cream cheese - 3 or 4 tbsp 3. Garlic pods - 2 or 3 4. Pepper - as per taste 5. Salt- as required 6. Tabasco sauce -1/4 tsp {optional; add before serving} Blend. Pour the mixture into a small bowl.  Dip the chips in it. Enjoy. Recipe courtesy:  a friend

Well, paniyarams are not exactly a new invention :) only thing is that I never really ventured to try out this recipe. What you need is just some idli batter and viola, a delicious and healthy evening snack is ready. There is spicy and sweet versions of this. Here goes the spicy version of paniyarams. Ingredients: 1. Idli batter - 2 cups 2. Shallots - 6 3. Green chilli - 1 4. Ginger paste - 1/2 tsp 5. Urad dal - 1/4 tsp 6. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp 7. Oil (Coconut/sunflower) - as needed 8. Curry Leaves - a sprig 9. Coriander leaves - 2 Tbsp (optional) Method: In a pan, add about 1.5 tsp of oil and when it is hot, add the mustard seeds. When they start crackling, add the ginger paste and chopped green chilli. Saute for a minute; and then add the chopped shallots. When the shallots are slighltly browned, add the curry leaves. Switch off the flame and add the coriander leaves. Let this cool off and add it into the idli batter. Add enough salt. Viola...paniy...