Lemon Avocado Frozen Yoghurt

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 4/16/2013 4:52:00 PM

'Lemon Avocado Frozen YoghurtDescription:Avocado is a super fruit ...packed with proteins, healthy (unsaturated) fats, and a variety of other essential nutrients nutrients and vitamins. It is believed to be especially good for the eyes and the heart, and also known for its cholesterol fighting properties. It has a creamy texture and hence lends itself very naturally to desserts from the ice cream family.This particular preparation combines avocado, lemon, sweet yoghurt and milk and a(...)'

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Book Review: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 4/15/2013 9:40:00 PM

'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsMy rating: 5 of 5 starsAs a sci-fi novel (and story series), this book (and the series as a whole) is quite good and entertaining. But, where this novel totally soars (over everything I have read so far), and is so absolutely mind blowing, is in the witty sayings and quotes that it is choc-a-bloc with. British humor is amazing once you develop a taste for it...and Douglas Adams is arguably one of the best (probably *the best*, eve(...)'

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Book Review - The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 2/3/2013 6:58:00 PM

'The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. SalingerMy rating: 4 of 5 starsI was left with some mixed feelings about this book. It took some time for these conflicting impressions to align, and a third much more encompassing gist of this book to sink in. On one hand I liked the way this book was narrated...it felt like having a conversation with the main character. On the other hand, most of the book was childish, and filled with comments and complaints about other people's 'phony'-ness...which (...)'

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Movie Review - Amélie

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 12/24/2012 5:41:00 PM

'Movie : Amélie Year   : 2001Rating : R for some sexual contentDirector : Jean Pierre JeunetStars   : Audrey TautouNominated for 5 academy awards.My Rating : 4.5 out of 5 starsThis is one of the most refreshing movies I have seen in recent times,... and it is unveiled so artistically, that its bound to leave you touched. Amélie is a shy young girl who has had a very unremarkable, isolated childhood due to her (army doctor) father's mistaken diagnosis abo(...)'

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Rainbow flags

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 12/14/2012 8:59:00 PM

'During a recent trip to Thrishur (Kerala), I got a shock when I saw (what I thought to be) the famous rainbow colored LGBT flag (which I first came across in Toronto) all over the city. Now, I am definitely not homophobic and can respect people having different sexual preferences than my own; but knowing what I know about India and Kerala, it was a bit of a shocker to suddenly see the movement so mainstream and widespread, and the flag being found next to banks, (...)'

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Movie Review - The Whale Rider

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 10/25/2012 6:34:00 PM

'Movie : Whale RiderYear   : 2002Rating : PG-13Director : Niki CaroStars   : Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene For her role, Keisha was nominated for the best actress oscar awar during the 76th academy awards, becoming the youngest actress ever (at the age of 13), to be so nominated.My Rating : 5 out of 5 starsTo start with, I would like to commend Keisha's role in this movie. Her acting is so amazing and looks so natural and true to character, that (...)'

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Avocado Chutneywaale Aalu

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 10/24/2012 4:31:00 PM

'Avocado Chutneywaale AaluDescription: Avocado, being packed with proteins, healthy (unsaturated) fats, and a variety of nutrients including vitamins B,C,D,E and K, is sometimes called as a super fruit. It is known for it's cholesterol fighting properties and is believed to be be good for the eyes and the heart. It is also believed to inhibit certain types of cancerous growth. Also, even though it has a high content of fat, this fat is mainly of the monounsaturated variety, whic(...)'

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Movie Review - Kramer vs Kramer

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 10/23/2012 2:55:00 PM

'Movie : Kramer vs. KramerYear   : 1979Rating : PGDirector : Robert BentonStars   : Dustin  Hoffman, Meryl StreepWon 5 Oscar awards in 1979.My Rating : 3 out of 5 starsA simple enough story line, which addresses issues very relevant for today's times. It's essentially a family drama with a plot revolving around work-life balance, career/family decisions, unhappy marriage, divorce, kids in broken homes, and raising children as a single parent.What is amazing in this mov(...)'

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Soyavadi fry

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 10/22/2012 4:30:00 PM

'Soyavadi FryDescription: Soyabean and its products are high in protein and very nutritious. Have discovered this recently, and have started experimenting with them. I loved Tofu with my first bite (which I had tasted in a curry padthai dish at a local food stall here). Soy sauce is another favourite that adds a touch of exotic taste to my noodles and stir-fries. Soy chunks  are yet another product made out of this humble legume, and are arguably the most fle(...)'

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Avial with Coconut Milk

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 10/22/2012 3:31:00 AM

'Avial with coconut milkDescription: Avial is one of my favourite dishes ever and was a regular at my home when I was a kid. It can be prepared either as a curry, or in a semi solid form as a kind of sabji (accompaniment / side dish). This dish is owned by the culinary traditions of Kerala, Tulu Nadu (South Karnataka) and Tamil Nadu. It has a very special place in the Keralite tradition, and no sadya (feast) in Kerala is considered complete without this dish. It is also quite an(...)'

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Mixed Baby-Veg Spaghetti

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 10/21/2012 2:00:00 AM

'Mixed Baby-Veg with SpaghettiDescription: Spaghetti is a long thin pasta of Italian origin, and is served with different kinds of sauces. It used to be made from scratch once upon a time, but is now available ready made for heating all over the world. It is a quick fix meal that can be filling as well as really satisfying. The recipe below has a predominantly tomato taste, and lends itself easily to a variety of customization as we see fit.   Serves: 2 (...)'

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Book Review: Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 10/17/2012 7:01:00 PM

'Norwegian Wood by Haruki MurakamiMy rating: 4 of 5 stars****Spoiler Alert****This novel comes with a reputation of being one of the most popular novels ever in Japan, being one of  the best coming-of-age stories, and of having inspired a full length movie with interesting reviews. I was intrigued, and was hooked as soon as I started reading. Murakami has a clear, lucid, sharp style of writing and definitely knows how to turn story plots into page turners which ge(...)'

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Kumblangaay Thogayal

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 10/10/2012 12:05:00 AM

'Kumblangaay ThogayalDescription: Thogayal is a generic name for a family of chutney-like dishes very common in the deep south. Ir is served as an accompaniment with idlis, dosas, and can also be had with simple steamed rice. Thogayals are typically made with a gourd like vegetable, lentils, and spices, and gets its specific name from the gourd used. Today, we would be using ash gourd (called as kumblangaay in Malayalam). This same technique can be used with a variety of other v(...)'

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Bread Upma

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 9/26/2012 11:51:00 PM

'Bread UpmaDescription: Upma is a popular, healthy south Indian breakfast dish. In it's traditional form, it is prepared with rava (semolina), lapsi (coarsely broken wheat) or vermicelli. However, this technique lends itself easily to a wide variety of grains and prepared food items. It can also come in really handy when you are thinking about how to spice up some leftover food items like idlis or breads.  I have memories of having some awesome crispy bread upmas while grow(...)'

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Book Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 9/25/2012 9:55:00 PM

'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark HaddonMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThis book left me with a bevy of thoughts and feelings. It is narrated in the first person, thus presenting a realistic view of a complex world from the eyes of a special kid, and is funny (in a sense), sweet as well as really heartbreaking at times. Some of the blunt, honest views expressed in this novel will leave you thinking for a long time after you complete reading it. The story revolves aro(...)'

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Book Review: Youth by Isaac Asimov

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 9/24/2012 4:05:00 PM

'Youth by Isaac AsimovMy rating: 3 of 5 starsThis is actually a short story rather than a complete novel, and can be completed in one sitting. It's sci-fi, but with a touch of humor and subtly challenges the idea of Anthropocentrism or human supremacy (i.e. the position or myth that human beings are the most significant species around).The initial part of the story is told from the viewpoint of two adolescent boys who capture a couple of strange looking creatures, and store them in a(...)'

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Cheru Vengaaya Sambhar

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 9/3/2012 10:35:00 PM

'Cheru Vengaaya SambharDescription: Sambhar is a wholesome curry made from lentils and veggies, and is one of the most famous and visible South Indian dishes all over the world. Two major styles (apart from variations in spices) are in vogue when it comes to sambhars. One is to allow a single vegetable to dominate the dish, with a tiny quantity (if any) of other vegetables being added. As far as I know, this is a more authentic style and traditional sambhars in most south Indian(...)'

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Different yardsticks...

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 8/17/2012 3:42:00 AM

'"Samjhun gya naa saheb" he winked with a knowing twinkle in his eyes.After another few minutes and a stealthy 50 rupee handshake with the traffic policeman, he sped at record speed towards the rally and rushed in.He joined the clapping and cheering crowd, just as Anna Hazare  was about to start the speech. '

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Book Review: Tony Takitani by Haruki Murakami

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 8/16/2012 3:00:00 AM

'Tony Takitani by Haruki MurakamiMy rating: 4 of 5 starsThis is a pretty simple story narrated in a very simple, straightforward manner. There is no hidden mystery or any surprises jumping out at you, or indeed any kind of suspense build up whatsoever. What it does contain though, is a simple, short (and really short at that...this book finished in hardly a couple of hours...didn't even last the whole evening) tale with a minimalist set of characters, which is nonetheless quite power(...)'

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Alu-Capsicum-Matar dry

Author : Sri      Blog : Srininomics      Date : 8/4/2012 7:04:00 PM

'Alu-Capsicum-Matar dryDescription: A simple quick dish with a unique gingery-capsicum flavour. If you are wondering what to do with those beautiful bell peppers lying in the fridge since forever and also want to prepare something quick, then this might be a dish for you.Serves: 3-4 adultsServe with chapatis, paranthas or rice.Preparation time: Approx 20 minutesIngredients:Potatoes - 3 or 4; sliced into big pieces and boiledPeas - frozen or fresh; 1/4 cup Capsicum(...)'

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