My relationship with books began from the time I was old enough to interpret one. Amar Chitra Katha was the book that first nudged me towards reading and I steadily progressed to Tinkle and Chandamama. Mark and Mandy were my best pals till Enid Blyton introduced herself to me. And from then on I had adventures galore with ‘The Famous Five’ and ‘The Secret…
Author: Mayuri Sharrma
I am a Tarot Card Reader by profession and a Writer by design. Since I am already aware of what the future holds I enjoy unwrapping the present.
Sometimes
Sometimes I reek of stale dreams and shards of splintered vows pierce my hopes The horizon is tinged with hues of regret As reminiscences of a promised happiness take me to places I don’t want to go That’s when I shrug off my cape of despair As I inhale lungfuls of faith And hem my…
Book Review – Behind The Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo
Not another book about the slums and poverty of India/Mumbai, I grimaced as I read the synopsis on the back of the book. But the cheerful cover and beautiful title caught my eye and I picked up the slim volume. The book is based in Annawadi, a slum near Mumbai airport, and around it’s varied…
Super-quick Dhokla
Dhokla makes for a great and relatively healthy snack. It is light, it is steamed and it is delicious. Making it at home is simpler than you think it would be. Try this recipe to see just how simple!:) Ingredients: For the Dhokla 1 medium sized Katori Besan (Gram Flour), sieved…
Mushroom and Peas Gravy
Ingredients: Onions: 2, medium sized, finely chopped Tomatoes: 2 medium sized, finely chopped Ginger-garlic paste: 1 Tbsp Salt, to taste Oil: 2 Tsp Cashewnuts: 6-7 pieces, soaked in warm water for 10-15 minutes Mushroom: 250 grams, cleaned and diced (the choice to use the stems is yours. I didn’t) Peas: 1/2 cup,…
Besan Laddoo
I love Besan Laddoo’s. The ones with a slightly grainy texture , I have a special affinity for those. I used to think making Besan Laddoos was a task, till I tried this recipe. Do try them and let me know what you thought of this easy-peasy recipe. Makes 12 medium sized laddoos…
Golpapdi : A winter special sweet delicacy
Golpapdi. Gudpapdi. Godpapdi. Sukhdi. Various names, same deliciousness. I first tasted this winter special delicacy as a kid, and have loved it ever since. You can rustle it up in under 10 minutes and all the simple ingredients that go into it are good for health, in moderation of course! Makes 10-12 medium…
Carrot Rice
An empty fridge makes you an inventor! 🙂 Lunch was a solo affair and all I had in my fridge was a bag of Carrots, and this recipe was born 🙂 Serves 1 Ingredients: 1/2 Cup Rice (you could use your Rice of choice. I used Brown Rice) 1 medium sized Carrot, peeled and grated…
Healthy Ice Cream
Serves 2 Ingredients 2 ripe medium sized Bananas (use 3-4 if using the small Elaichi Bananas) 1 medium sized ripe Mango, peeled, deseeded and pulped Pomegranate Seeds (Optional) Method Peel and slice the bananas into rounds. Wrap tightly in cling wrap and freeze for a minimum of 6 hours (overnight works better)…
Avocado Spread
Makes 2 Sandwiches Avocado’s are loaded with health benefits. They contain heart-healthy Monounsaturated Fatty Acids , more Potassium than Bananas, help lower Cholesterol, have ‘good fat’ and powerful antioxidants that protect your eyes. These are only a few of the proven health benefits. Ingredients: For the spread The pulp of 2 ripe Avocados, mashed until…