YOUR DISH, NOT MINE

Before I do my todays post i have a small announcement to make.The open sesame 2 event voting has begun.If you did like my entry - nankhatai plz cast your vote for the same.Ofcourse one has to be a member of the dining hall forum to do that.Also if one is having problems logging in DH plz mail Siri or DK to resolve it.

Now back to my post.Lately i have been cooking dishes from other blogs and I really enjoyed them all.Click on the dish title to view the recipe.

SHIBANI's MANGO BAR

Mango is undoubtedly my favorite fruit.I love anything made of mango.Shibani's mango bar

had been tempting me for quite a while, so finally made it.This is my 1st bar that i baked and am sure this is not the last.Thank u so much shibani .

Changes i made:-

Used canned mango pulp

whole wheat cereal instead of oatmeal

SHUBHA"S MUMBAI CHUTNEY SANDWICH

This is one of the best sandwiches i have had.I followed her recipe exactly as she is described without changing anything.It was very crispy and really tasty.Thank u shubha for this fabulous mumbai sandwich.

MEERA'S TALLELYA ANDYACHE AMTI

This is one of the most outstanding egg curry i have tasted.Very different from the usual egg curry i make.The unique thing that attracted me to this dish was the combination of various spices used and the shallow frying of the boiled eggs.Thank u so much meera for introducing such a flavorful dish to us.

Changes i made:-

Added tamarind concentrate instead of kokum and added little water to make the dish semi dry.

ASHA's MINT-COCONUT-PEANUT-CHUTNEY

Bored with the regular ginger coconut chutney?Then this is the right chutney to make.A small amount of toasted peanuts gives it a great nutty taste that is so welcoming.Thank u so much asha

Changes i made:-

Used more of cilantro since i didnt have mint.

Didnt add the seasonings.

But this didnt compromise the flavor of the chutney.We enjoyed it so much with idli and dosa.

SRIVALLI's SNAKE GOURD with MOONG DAL

Snake gourd is one of my favorite vegetable.

I usually make a simple upkari with it or sometimes a curry with coconut. When i saw valli's snake gourd curry i knew i had to make this soon.One of the simplest and very flavorful dish i was introduced to.Lovely combination of moong dal and snake gourd.Thank u so much valli.

Changes i made:-

Added some coriander pdr and cilantro to give a bit of masala taste to go well with chapathi.

MORE TO COME........:)

Awards time!!!!

I received some awards last week

Lathamma of yum blog gave me the inspiration award.I was really thrilled to have received an award from a person who inspire many people.Thank u so much lathamma.

Madhavi of recipes from my favorite place -kitchen gave me the blog with a purpose award :).I am really happy to have received this for the 2nd time.Thank u so much madhavi :)

JZ of tasty treats and Divya of easycooking gave me the big bear hug award.I am really happy to have received this one.This one is special coz it feels gr8 to receive a hug even though its virtual :).Thank u JZ and divya.

I would like to pass on this award to Madhuram of eggless cooking , Arundathi of food blog, DK of culinary bazaar,Siri of siri's corner, Lathamma and Laks of yum blog,Divya of dil se,Bhags of crazy curry ,srivalli of cooking 4 all seasons ,Raaga of singing chef and swathi of chat khor.