Clutch Bag

I had made this Clutch Bags a couple of years ago. Its just some Cross Stitch and long straight stitch combined . The best thing about this project of mine is that it took very little time to complete. I had stitched this for my mom in law who is quite a bag enthusiast and loves collecting bags and batuas .I also remember stitching one for my aunt in law in black and silver. Will take a snap of that too when I meet aunty and will upload that too  but I guess I will need some time for that! My school is now in full swing and so very little time for projects but I am on embroidering a saree at snail's pace though! Bye for now!

Vegetable Chop



Last month due to excessive heat all schools around the state was closed. it was then I made several snacks with our evening tea:Paneer Pakora, Momos,Sanwiches,Fish Egg pakor,Keema cutlet and so on.... Fish Egg Pakora is made out of fish eggs which we call 'Maancher Dimer Bora' in Bengali which is served with lunch n dinner too.Paneer Pakora and keema sandwich also turned out well. Tried my hand out with Tibetan Momos too . The unexpected holidays were a fun!I made some Vegetable Chop one day which turned out pretty tasty according to my family.It is a very popular snack in Bengal.Here goes the recipe for Vegetable chop but first the picture:

Vegetable Chop

Potato:3 medium sized
Carrot:2 small
Beat :2 small
Onion:1
Chilly powder:1/2tsp
Oil:1/2 Tbsp

Coriander powder/Dhania Powder:1/2 tsp
Cumin Powder/Jeera Powderr:1/2 tsp
Bread crumps: 1 cup
White flour:1 cup
Ginger Paste:1/2 tsp
Roasted Peanuts:2 tsp

1.Boil the veggies and smash.
2.Heat oil in a pan. Add onions till translucent.
3.Add Ginger paste,Cumin Powder,Coriander powder,Chilly powder .
4.Add the smashed veggies ,salt and saute.
5.Turn off flame and add the roasted peanuts.
6.Make balls in shapes of your choice;circular or cylindrical.
7. Make batter with flour.
8.Coat balls with the batter and then with the bread cramps.
9. Repeat.
10.Set in the fridge for at least an hour .(optional)
11. Fry and serve hot with tomato sauce.
Well here goes my vegetable chop. One may add cauliflower, peas ,kishmish and chopped coriander leaves with it.
Bye for now!
(P.S.:Rinti Didi/ Jamai Babu: Now you see both the tea n snacks are ready. Will look forward to meeting you when you come to Kolkata....:):)As for now enjoy your trip!!)

  

Tea Cosy Cover Set

I wanted to knit a tea cosy cover and make a tray cloth and napkin which matches the cover. So I bought  some cloth and wool to match the set. After knitting the tea cosy and hemming the sides of the tray cloth, I felt I needed to do something more. So I crochet the sides of the tea cosy,tray cloth and napkin in a contrasting blue colour. Hope you like it .

 I have lots of tea in the tea-pot waiting for you to come back to Kolkata ,Rinti Didi :) Waiting for my friends too!

This is the set.....



Here's a close-up of the tea -cosy:

Now will have to make some snacks which I can serve with the tea :) Will upload some on food soon! Bye till then!!

Crochet Baby Dress (Waistcoat)

This is a little waistcoat for my little nephew in crochet. I wanted to use a deep colour as the kid is very fair :)I will also crochet a small cap and a pair of booties for him.