Peasant tops !

I love peasant tops  becoz its very simple to sew  ! This is the first peasant top I made !

My variations... I added a elastic around waist. I added a skirt part.... hey Its peasant dress... oh love it !

I couldn't stop trying these tops so I tried for me too....

             

Simple Earrings...

Laptop Case

I have tried a laptop case... This is my first try...

I used flannel for both in&out fabric,fleece for batting...

I screwed up a little bit ... Its bcoz I was not cut the fabric with correct measurements.. and the result...

Pill box into Bead storage...

I bought this pills box in Dollar store...and ta da I used it as a Bead storage Box.I stored small beads like seed beads,crimb beads,small jump rings...

Summer Sewing Projects.....

My sewing skills  have been improved a little bit ... I've made some dresses&skirts(which is easy to make)...

In this dress I have faced difficulties while join the center & side parts to get correct shape !

This green dress is first dress I have sewn fit to my daughter's size...

Pleated Dress !

I like this jumper design !especially those pleates !

I planned to sew dress  like this pleated jumper.All i need is body & skirt !Here's how I made it !

 

I made a little embellishment with ribbon & beads

A different Dal !

Ingredients

Moong dal (Green gram ) - 1/2 cup
Onion(small) - 1 no.
Tomato - 1 no.
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
Green chilli - 2 nos
Carrot(grated) - 1 no.
Garlic - 1 clove
Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil
coriander leaves for garnish
Ghee (optional) - 1 tbsp

For seasoning:

Mustard - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds  - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves

Method 

Pressure cook moong dal with turmeric powder,asafoetida,garlic & chopped tomato with enough water.(For me its take 3-4 whistles).Once done and when the pressure releases mash it finely and keep side.

Now heat oil in a pan and add mustard,cumin seeds,curry leaves... let them splutter.
Then add chopped onions followed by green chillies.Saute them for a while and then add grated carrot.
Sprinkle some water cover and let  cook over for 5 to 6 min.
When done add mashed dal ,1/2 cup water ,salt and pepper powder.Add ghee(but its purely optional).
Bring to boil over low flame.Gernish with coriander leaves.Serve with chappthi or parotta.

If you want spicy adjusts with more chillies or pepper powder.
Suggestion : You can also add corn kennels,fried panner to the dal.