Gayatri

She is a freelance graphic designer who also loves writing and sketching who gave a completely new perspective to blogging with her caricatures and graphics as well as writings .


Khaman Dhokla – visual recipe

February 12, 2011
Khaman Dhokla – visual recipe

Ingredients: Gram flour  – one cup Semolina – one cup Curd – 4 spoons Eno (Regular) – one small packet (5gms) Mustard seeds – two tea spoons Asafoetida – half a tea spoon Oil – two tea spoons Green chilies – 2 to 3 Coriander leaves for garnishing Water Salt – according to taste...
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Stuffed Tomato Snack

January 6, 2011
Stuffed Tomato Snack

This is a quick and easy snack. You can also use it as a starter. I’ve tried some stuffing , you can try and make many many variations with it. So much fun! Firstly, slice off  very thin slices from the top and bottom of the tomatoes. Then cut the tomato into two pieces....
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Desire

December 27, 2010
Desire

He sighed. She gasped. Both of them craved for a touch. He looked at her. He could see the longing in her eyes. It was hard for both of them to fight the sweet desire that had overwhelmed them now. Before she could blink, he lunged ahead… and grabbed the last piece of the...
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Eggless Chocolate Coffee Cake

December 25, 2010
Eggless Chocolate Coffee Cake

I just loveeee making this cake. Ingredients : White flour (Maida) – one small bowl Powdered sugar – half the amount of flour Apple – one, medium sized Cocoa powder – 4 teaspoons Cream – 2 teaspoons Milk – one small cup Eno (regular) – one small packet of 5gms For the icing: Cream...
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Undhiyo – visual recipe

December 16, 2010
Undhiyo – visual recipe

I like winter coz I get to eat Undhiyo in this season only. This is a  traditional Gujarati dish, with a unique blend of vegetables like yam, sweet potato, brinjal, peas, etc. The key to cooking this dish is to make it on a slow flame. I have modified this dish a bit by...
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Brinjal Gravy – Visual Recipe

December 12, 2010
Brinjal Gravy – Visual Recipe

Ingredients: Medium sized Brinjals – 4 Roasted Groundnuts –  3/4th cup Garlic paste – two teaspoons Onions – 2 Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon Cumin powder – 1 teaspoon Red chilly powder – 2 teaspoons Oil – 4 teaspoons Water – 1 cup Asafetida Salt to taste Coriander leaves for garnishing Procedure: Cut the...
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Maha Flow of Events – The week that was

November 12, 2010
Maha Flow of Events – The week that was

Editors note: The scam that dented Army’s image and cost Ashok Chavan the CM chair.  Well, politics is no stranger to scams, what with Telecom minister A Raja defiantly holding on to his ministerial berth, thanks to coalition government number game and many other scams that rot the system and nation. But as of...
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Banavasi

November 11, 2010
Banavasi

Banavasi is a small yet significant town in Karnataka. The first time I went there, all I knew was that there were some really nice old sculptures. Second time around, I knew no better. But thankfully I had a very knowledgeable companion with me. I was told that Banavasi used to be the capital...
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Moment of Surrender

September 14, 2010
Moment of Surrender

‘Don’t worry, will reach home in 5 mins’, I kept on telling this to myself. Today was definitely hard on me, not that I had any better days since last year. But everything would be fine once I go home … back to my sacred space. Can hear Bono sing “Moment of surrender” on...
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First Blood

August 29, 2010
First Blood

She was scared. He came close to her, she felt the puncture wound, he started taking in her blood. She was aghast, but his handsome face eased her pain. She was prepared to face the outcome of this unavoidable ritual. He looked deep into her eyes, said “come tomorrow to collect your blood test...
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