ME, the lazy foodie !!

Exotic ain't it ? You thought right.  Cucumber dosa is super easy to make. It gives out a heavenly aroma while cooking. Not to mention the amazing health benefits :) The recipe is inspired from a Konkani dish "Taushe Bhakri" which is basically Cucumber rotti. Its almost the same batter with a few small changes. So lets get down to business ? 😀 INGREDIENTS (makes approx 10 dosas) For the batter: Grated cucumber - 1 cup Grated coconut - 1/2 cup Wheat flour - 2 cups Wheat Rava (any kind / size) - 2 cups  Green chillies - 4 (maybe more if you want it spicy) Sugar or jaggery (optional) - 1 tsp Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp (optional) Salt - as per taste Method: Take the green chillies and salt into a large vessel (which can hold the batter). Smash the chillies and salt together until its a coarse paste. Add some water and the sugar into it. Add the grated coconut and salt and mix it well. Add a cup of water. Now start adding the wheat flour little by little and mix well. Form a t

Who here is a fan of Italian cuisine ? My favs are Italian and Thai... I know !! - very different from each other, but both of them are soul food or comfort food to me. I love cooking Italian too... havent tried my hands at Thai yet - sounds so detail-oriented. Italian in comparison is super easy and less time consuming too. So, let me present to you Pasta Bechamel  - what is commonly known in India as White Sauce Pasta... (Remember, this is my version of the basic bechamel sauce. So please any suggestions are welcome to improve it and make it more authentic) INGREDIENTS (serves 4) For Bechamel Sauce: All-purpose flour - 4 tbsp Milk - 1 ltr Oregano - 1 tsp Chilli Flakes - 1 tbsp Garlic (chopped) - 2 tbsp Butter / Olive oil - 5 tbsp Cheddar cheese (shredded) - 100 gms Mozzarella cheese  (shredded)   - 100 gms Salt as per taste Other fresh / dried italian herbs (optional - as per your likes) For Pasta: For my pasta, I cooked some penne, but you can use any kind of pasta (fusilli, spaghet