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When it comes to delicious breakfast ideas, south Indian food such as idli, dosa, and upma are at the top of the list. Well, another dish that's very popular in south India happens to be ‘appe'. It's a delicious breakfast alternative that you can make using leftover idli batter. Appes are crunchy balls that are soft and fluffy on the inside but a little firm on the outside. These are served with coconut chutney or sambar. Here, we have curated for you a list of 5 appe recipes that will help you sort your breakfast at home. Also Read :  Schezwan Dosa Recipe: This Indo-Chinese Is Perfect For Mid-Week Indulgence 5 Appe Recipes For A Delicious Breakfast: 1) Murmure appe Usually, appe is made with rice batter but you can use puffed rice (murmure) instead if you want to make the breakfast really quickly. Murmure appe is tasty and screams indulgence. You can make it in just about 15 minutes. 2) Rice appe This is a great option for breakfast as well as snacks in the evening....

Imagine you're halfway through your dinner preparation - everything looks perfect, the house is filled with the delicious aroma of your meal - and then, boom! Something gets burnt, or you add too much salt, or the gravy splits, completely ruining the taste of the dish. We've all been there. In fact, even the most seasoned chefs have their "what just happened?" moments now and then. But there's no need to panic - kitchen catastrophes are more common than you think. All you need is a little presence of mind and a few clever tricks to fix the situation and save the day. In this article, we've listed some of the most common kitchen fails, along with quick fixes and pro tips that'll help you turn things around in just minutes. Also Read:   5 Hilarious Home Cooking Disasters Shared By Reddit Users 5 Common Cooking Fails And How To Fix Them Fast: 1. Burnt the bottom of a dish: To begin with, do not stir the food. It just spreads the bitterness all over the fo...

There's an inherent sense of warmth associated with North Indian food. Warm flavours, warm colours, and warm ingredients are brought together in complex, hearty dishes often best enjoyed in cold weather. What typically galvanises their features is a variety of cooking techniques - each coaxing different attributes from the food and together creating a nuanced experience. Loya, a new restaurant at The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, pays homage to these techniques and the diversity of dishes they have traditionally produced across the northern regions of India. Loya was first established in The Taj Palace New Delhi in 2022 and the following year at Taj West End, Bengaluru. Its opening at The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel Mumbai marks this landmark's first new restaurant launch in two decades (Wasabi by Morimoto was the last and it opened in 2004). The kitchen is helmed by veteran Chef Rajesh Wadhwa, who is the brand custodian of Loya. The extensive menu shines a spotlight on North I...

For many people who menstruate, maintaining a regular menstrual cycle can feel like a mystery. Stress, diet, and hormonal imbalances are several factors that can affect the cycle. In the search for solutions, we often turn to herbal teas, supplements, and even drastic diet changes, hoping to regulate a healthy cycle. But these affect each body differently. While some methods work, others fail to produce the desired results, leaving us frustrated and looking for alternatives. What if a simple addition to your daily diet could naturally support hormonal balance and help regulate your periods? This is where flaxseeds, also known as alsi, come into the limelight. These tiny, nutrient-rich seeds are extremely beneficial for menstrual health. Let us look at how flaxseeds can support your menstrual cycle. Also Read: Eating For Comfort: 6 Foods To Be Mindful Of During Your Period What Are the Benefits of Eating Flaxseeds? Flaxseeds are known for their impressive nutritional profile. Acc...

Be it boiled, scrambled, or half-fried - many of us love eggs as the first meal of the day. Unfortunately, in the era of bizarre food fusions, eggs have not been spared. You may have come across videos featuring experimental recipes like egg pani puri, Maggi omelette, egg halwa - and the list goes on. The latest addition? Scrambled eggs made with an energy drink. Yes, you read that right. A viral video making the rounds on Instagram shows the preparation of this dish. Also Read: India's Masala Omelette Secures A Spot Among 50 Best Egg Dishes In The World It begins with a street vendor placing a flat pan atop a stove. He then pours half a can of Monster Energy drink into the pan. Next, he cracks a few eggs directly into the pan. After stirring them continuously with a spoon, he adds chopped green chillies. Think it ends there? Not quite. The vendor takes it a step further by pouring the remaining energy drink into the dish. After cooking the mixture for a few more minutes, he ser...

Bhagyashree's love for food is no secret. Like many of us, a meal becomes even more special for the actress when it is prepared by a loved one. This time, it was her father-in-law, Panna Lalchand Dassani, who took charge of the kitchen. Can you guess what he made? A beloved Maharashtrian street dish - pav bhaji. The actress shared a video on Instagram, capturing her father-in-law cooking the dish in the kitchen. In the brief clip, Bhagyashree can be heard asking, "Kya bana rahe ho, papa? (What are you making, father?)" To which he proudly replies, "Pav bhaji." She then says with a smile, "Father-in-law making pav bhaji for me." Also Read: Bhagyashree Shares Easy Maharashtrian Recipe For Gavar Phali - Watch Video Here The video also includes close-up shots of the bhaji simmering on the stove, with vegetables like cauliflower, peas and potatoes visible. The text overlay on the video reads: "Food for heart and soul. Total Bambaiya style." Tak...