The fastest painting that I ever made!

Hi Friends

Wish you a very happy Diwali again! Do you remember a painting of mine which took 4 years to complete!! I am sure you dont :) You can check it out here. 

And can you believe I completed this painting just in 3 sittings! Right from the inception of the idea to final completion in just 3 days :)

Actually we had a little slot on top of the safety door, I wanted to fill it with something beautiful and that too before Diwali! I used my daughters old canvas for this. Painted with acrylic paints. Drew the Ganeshji image with hands. Later outlined the border and outlines with 3D outliners. Adorned Ganeshji's necklace with colorful stones.

Very happy with the result. Do let me know how you liked our little creation ( Yes little miss had definitely contributed in the painting in her own way, sometimes painting the bells, background and sometimes bugging me ...haha :))

This is where I started!

In progress

Khandvi | Kids Appetizers

Hi Peeps

Wish you a very happy Diwali!

This month I am participating in blogging marathon after a long time.

Sharing a very yummy appetizer today. It comes from Gujrati cusine, but it is loved by all in India and out of.

Kids especially love this since it is not too spicy but very tasty it is :). The texture of khandvi is very soft and silky. Preparing it perfectly is a bit tricky, I am not there yet, but trying :)

Ingredients

1 cup besan (bengal gram flour)

1 cup curds (dahi)

a pinch of asafoetida (hing)

1/2 teaspoon drops of lemon juice

1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

2 tsp fresh grated ginger

green chilli paste (optional - I did not use since I was making for kids)

salt to taste

oil for greasing 

For tempering:

2 tsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)

1 tsp sesame seeds (til)

1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)

2 green chillies split vertically

curry leaves

For The Garnish

2 tbsp freshly grated coconut (optional)

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method 

Grease 3 thalis (10” diameter each) with oil on both the sides and keep aside.

Combine the curds and 1½ cups of water in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside.

Combine the besan, curds-water mixture, asafoetida, lemon juice, turmeric powder, ginger-green chilli paste and salt in a deep non-stick pan and mix well using a whisk till no lumps remain to make a smooth mixture.

Switch on the flame and cook on a slow flame for 9 minutes, while stirring continuously or till it thickens.

Spread a spoonful of the batter on a greased thali, wait for a few seconds and try to roll it up. If it doesn’t roll then cook for 1 more minute and then check once more if it gets rolled perfectly.

While it is still hot, pour little portions of the mixture on the insides of 3 greased thalis and spread the mixture in a circular motion into a thin layer using a vati.

Turn all the 3 thalis and spread the remaining mixture on their back side in the similar matter as step 6.

Allow them to cool for 5 to 10 minutes and roll them up tightly.

Cut each roll into 6 equal pieces and keep aside.

For the tempering, heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.

When the seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds, asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.

Pour the tempering over the khandvis.

Garnish with coconut and coriander and serve.

Sending this to Srivalli's Kid’s Delight event, guest hosted by Sapana, themed on Bite Size Appetizers

Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing this BM

Diwali pop up card

Hi Friends, sharing a quick pop up card for Diwali that me and my daughter made for her school project. My daughter is very fascinated with pop up cards these days (so am I!)
So we made this using simple yellow card stock. For the front we made a pattern paper diya and decorated with rhinestones.
Made a step pop up inside. Decorated the steps with small diyas. Do let me know how you liked out card..
Happy Diwali :)