Contributions by Vaijayanthi Srinivasan

Blog Posts by Vaijayanthi Srinivasan

• The Good Mood Food - Eating Right for Feeling Right

  There are certain types of food that make us feel good about ourselves, cheer us up and even help us fall in love (why give chocolates to your lover otherwise?). Donʼt have them and you will fall ...

• All about Saffron

  The English word saffron comes from Latin safranum, via the 12thcentury old French term safran. Another theory states that safranum derives from the Arabic word, az zafaran, literally, the adject...

• Yummy Yogurt

  For many of us housewives, the last job in the kitchen at night is to warm a bowl of milk, add a teaspoon of curd to it, and cover it with a plate. And – hey presto! – The next morning, t...

• Some tips on making jangiris

  Ground batter should be very, very light - preferably ground in the grinder and not the mixi. Drop a spoonful of batter into a bowl of water, it should float and not sink.Oil for frying should be of m...

• Points to note before making sugar syrup

  Making sugar syrup - its consistency is a very important factor for making sweets. The consistency should be just right otherwise the end product will not be good.Put the sugar in a vessel, pour enoug...

• How to cook rice

  To cook rice perfectly every time follow this tried and tested technique called the absorption method. This method works for cooking all types of rice, but bear in mind that short and medium-grain ric...