Shris Cook Book

Chewy and Fudgy Brownies- Eggless

Chewy and Fudgy Brownies- Eggless Brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream with a hint of vanilla and a dash of chopped nuts for texture. Perfect for all occasions. Brownies are crisp on top and chewy inside. I love them because they satisfy my chocolate cravings, and are super easy to make. Difference between chocolate cake…

Hyderabadi Prawns Biryani

Hyderabadi Prawns Biryani Prawns/shrimps are always special to me because it gives me so many memories of my childhood, when dad used to prepare this spicy prawns curry with so much attention to detail to make our sundays lunch perfect.I usually dont like sea food much as I feel if they are not made correctly…

Spinach Cheese Omelette

Spinach Cheese Omelette Sharing this healthy breakfast recipe from my friends kitchen!! I usually don’t experiment with my omelettes, I like them simple with just salt and pepper. But last month my dearest friend Sheeza made me this amazing cheesy Omelette for breakfast and I just loved it. Its so simple to make and also…

Nutty Creamy Basundi

Nutty Creamy Basundi I have mixed feelings about Basundi, as much as I loooooove eating it after few hours I end up feeling so guilty hogging on this calorie rich heavenly dessert, but then I also feel once in a while its ok to pamper yourself and your loved ones 🙂 Basundi is a nutty…

Shakkar Paree

Shakkar Paree Shakkar paree/ Shankarpali is a renowned Maharashtrian sweet made during Diwali. Since diwali is near and am sure everybody is busy preparing yummy dishes i wanted to share my most favorite recipe with you guys!! Shakkar paree are crispy, crunchy and not overly sweet, they are a terrific tea time snack and you…

Instant Onion Rava Dosa

Instant Onion Rava Dosa Onion Rava Dosa is a popular breakfast recipe of South India. It is simple, delicious and easy to make and if you are craving for dosa and have forgotten to soak the rice and dal the previous day don’t worry make this instant rava dosa no need for grinding/fermenting, you can…

Spicy Besan Masala Poori

Spicy Besan Masala Poori Masala poori is a variation of poori and is a classic breakfast/evening snack that tastes awesome with hot cup of tea! You can serve it with different curries or can be enjoyed with creamy yogurt, achaar and chutney. Also this is very good snack food to carry when traveling out…

Homemade Lemon Mojito (Non Alchoholic)

Homemade Lemon Mojito (Non Alchoholic) I know it’s rainy season right now, but it’s sooo00 sunny these days in Hyderabad. Especially these 5 min rains are making the whether more sultry! Yesterday was one of those sunny days and I had pretty busy day. Though I am not much of a mock-tail person, last night…

Homemade Cold Coffee

Homemade Cold Coffee I am an ardent believer in the saying – Coffee makes everything feel better because coffee doesn’t ask silly questions. Coffee understands. Always. My best friend and one companion that never bores me!! Once in a while I dont mind paying for a goooooooood coffee at some fancy-schmancy coffee shop but I…

Vegan Banana Chocolate Cake

Vegan Banana Chocolate Cake If you are a banana fan, you are going to go “bananas” for this cake.(Hahaha, i know it sounds silly but I just had to go for it :p) This is the easiest banana cake to make as it doesn’t need any special ingredients, just right for using up those brown…

Sookha Kala Chana Masala

Sookha Kala Chana Masala My favorite month is coming to an end this week. My mom performs varalakshmi vraatham (Lakshmi puja) every sravana masam and after marraige I have also started to do the puja. Varalakshmi Vratam is auspicious day for married women as it is performed to grant long life to their husbands, and…

Bhoondi

Crunchy, Addictive, Bhoondi If you are a south indian you would know what bhoondi means to us. We looovvvve them and crave for some every time we eat sambar rice or curd rice!! They are pretty addictive and also great crunchy accompaniment. Bhoondi can be had as a stand alone snack or can be used…

Kaaju Barfi

Kaaju Barfi This post is dedicated to my darling lil brother vasu. He is the the pampered one at home and we all love him lots. He recently completed his masters in US and has just started working. I’m very attached to him and consider him as my best friend. Living away from him…

Sheer Kurma

Sheer Khurma As the Crescent moon of ramzan shines, I wish everyone a super Eid!! If you have never been to Hyderabad you HAVE to visit the city during holy month of ramzan. The city is so beautifully decked up with lights, colours, and make it a point to take a trip to charminar bazaar…

Macaroni in Béchamel sauce

Macaroni in Béchamel sauce Macaroni/Pasta is a most welcoming dish at my home and i generally make it for weeknight dinners. Also this dish screams of comfort!! I have not met anyone who does not like it. Just like there are no defined rules and lines for comfort, there is no hard and fast rule…