Still life photography is the depiction of inanimate subject matter, most typically a small grouping of objects. Still life photography gives the photographer more leeway in the arrangement of design elements within a composition. Still life photography is a demanding art, one in which the photographers are expected to be able to form their work with a refined sense of lighting, coupled with compositional skills. The still life photographer makes pictures rather than takes them. Knowing where to look for propping and surfaces also is a required skill. (source Wikipedia) Recently went through many articles on internet on still life…

Green Lentil and Peas Kebabs are a perfect replacement for all the kebab lovers this winter.. Though i am not much aware of the fasting criteria but still somewhere i feel these kebabs will certainly make festivals more enjoyable. You may enjoy them as a starter , a tea time snack or even send them in tiffin for your lovable kids. They are nutritious but i also agree that as it is deep fried it somewhere restricts the weight watchers. Well in that case, you can simply shape them as a disk and shallow fry in a non stick tawa…

A lemon flavored drink that is sweetened using sugar or sweetner is a Lemonade. It can be combined with many tropical fruit juices. A complete non alcoholic that not just provides freshness but is also an amazing energy booster specially during summers. I have always been fascinated towards those red wine … hold on! i mean just the color. That deep red color always caught my attention in parties and social gatherings. In my house alcohol is strictly prohibited , hence today i tried making a non alcoholic substitute to go with my Friday darky darky mood……… yea,you got it…

Onion or vegetable fritters dunked in a creamy curd curry cooked with gram flour and flavored with curry leaves and green chilies is Kadhi. Originated in Rajasthan and later gracefully adapted in all parts of India. Kadhi is one such humble dish that can be made with various methods and is open to innovations. Usually Bhajiyas or onion fritters are added in kadhi but in different regions of India, Kadhi is cooked in various styles. Gujrati kadhi, Marathi Kadhi, Sindhi Kadhi and Punjabi Kadhi are the most commonly prepared techniques at home. It can also be made by using various…

Paneer aka Cottage cheese , the most popular cheese segment adapted in Indian homes. In India, paneer has it’s own significance, often cooked to celebrate happiness. Paneer is supposed to be a food of rich people. Still in my house, i see my mother making paneer dishes on every special occasion. Whether it’s guest arriving or any festival, a delicacy of paneer is a must at our home. I remember the first thing my son loved after he started eating solid food, was paneer. These days we get various kinds of processed cottage cheese , even with different flavors and…

Aloo Paratha – Our very first internationally acclaimed Indian flat bread that is now a common breakfast in every Indian homes (apparently) . Originated in Punjab and is still a staple breakfast of the Punjabi. They say in Punjab, the farmers use to to do plenty of hard work in fields sowing and growing wheat in farms. It was quite a task hence they needed a heavy high protien and high calorie diet that can give them strength all day long. Hence the morning breakfast used to be hot and fat aloo parathas with plenty of makkhan to go with…