Have you ever heard of a halwa made with Potato? Well I haven’t, not till I heard Athamma telling me about it. She came back from her trip and was recollecting all the cooking shows that she happened to watch on the TV. We don’t watch TV at home, and even if its on, its mostly pogo or any of the other kids channel that gets to have the privilege. So Athamma was pretty excited that she got to see so many cooking shows. She likes to watch these, infact I do too! And you should see her going on and on about the strange combinations that’s cooked and showed. One actually wonders if they will be edible. But then of course, it has to be tested!
We went for shopping last evening for the twins. Its been a while since we did any shopping for them. We managed to get back early and rush to T.Nagar. Well I am going to that place after quite sometime and in the rush hour, expected it to be really crowded. But it was manageable. It was really exciting to pick up so many stuffs. When we go…
July 3rd, 2008
Tags: Halwa, Potato, Unusual
Wheat Halwa was something I always thought I should make an attempt! I love Thirunelveli Halwa and I can eat a load, of course figuratively. But I can perk up energy to even do that half way! I remember the many occasions that Dad had got this especially for me and it used to be something I used to enjoy. Goduma halwa is loaded with ghee, it literally oozes out, even pouring out ghee. But its worth every bite! I always thought the best way to enjoy this halwa, would be taking a spoon of it and rolling it around your mouth and slowly slipping on each small bite of it. See I have made a thesis on this subject! Best part is, hubby dear doesn’t like this, so I get to eat his share. Worse part is, he never remembers to get this. Of course that was in the past. Now he has made it a rule to buy this occasionally and I indulge in this sinful act till it lasts!
When the famous friends anno…
June 30th, 2008
Tags: Godumai, Halwa, Sweet, Traditional, wheat