
Our needs & aspiration change according to time and situation and I am no exception either, few things that were never a priority suddenly become more coveted and precious. I have a very long list but the one that tops the list is my new Camera at present. I was never interested in taking photographs as much as liking to be photographed. On the contrary my hubby loved to capture everything on celluloid and is always very keen to update to the latest gadgets. He loves to carry his camera wherever possible and recording every tidbits and photographs are always part of his travelogue. Since I never showed any interest in taking picture I was never enthusiastic to shop for new ones or update to the latest offering.
Well when I started blogging, I realized the importance of photography and it was the stepping stone for me touch and utilizes the gizmo’s that were always neglected. From the food blogs I saw the magic in photographs and the emotions that they evoke even without tasting a single morsel I could taste the delicacies in their entirety. Seeing my love for the ubiquitous gadget my hubby decided to get me a digital SLR and on our last trip to Hong Kong. I was overjoyed with thought of being gifted an entry level professional camera. He is my inspiration behind the pictures and he always encourages me to “start living with the camera” and I hope someday I would be able to capture better images.
Just meandering close to our place I took pictures of this pagoda and later on my entering I found this to be a beautiful and vast seafood restaurant serving a plethora of seafood delicacies.

I find it difficult now to decide what is more precious, my Nikon D80 or my kitchen with my oven and cookware etc all.
Coming to my recipe of Poi saaga, it is one our delicacy and goes well with shrimps and fish head. The vegetarian version is also very delectable.
Ingredients
3 cups poi saaga (leaves chopped and thick stems discarded)
1 cup chopped potatoes
¾ cup chopped pumpkin
¾ cup chopped eggplants
1 small onion chopped
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1 tablespoon ginger chopped
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon pancha putona
2 to 3 dry red chilies
Salt to taste
Method
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the pancha potona and redchiliies. When they start to crackle, add onions. Sauté till they are translucent and add chopped potatoes and pumpkin. Cover and cook till they are tender on a low fire. Add eggplants and keep stirring on low fire. When the eggplants are tender add the dry masala, salt to taste except garam masala. Add poi saag and keep sautéing it. Cover and occasionally stir it and cook on a low fire they till they are done and stems are tender.
Sprinkle garam masala and serve hot with roti or rice.
Note – An alternative to Poi saag is Swiss chard. The ratio of vegetables used is as per taste.

Hi, I am a stylist and photographer, a serious cake and dessert enthusiast, a loving wife and mother – with endless passion for baking, parenting and leading a healthy lifestyle . I was raised in Odisha, India and currently living in Sydney with a foodie husband and two adorable boys.
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This blog is filled with every day recipes to divine desserts and some traditional fare that I throughly cherish.
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25 Comments
Looks delectable ur plate!
This is so healthy and looks delicious 🙂
Great pics!Dish looks spicy n yumm!
mmm. what a delicious curry! Looks so mouth-watering with all that yummy combinations. Congrats on your new camera and you have taken a stunning picture of the pagoda.
The photo looks so great…and the entree too
Poi is a a different variation of leafy greens with which my grandma used to make pakoras….the leaves were thick and had a crunchy taste to it. However i believe with your version, poi stands for any leafy green, right? the pics look fabulous and so does the dish.
Nikon D80 is fairly advanced. I use one too. The pictures on your post have turned out nice.
Once you begin looking at the world through the eyes of a camera there’re many details you will begin to notice that you might not have before.
I must say that your investment in your camera has really paid off. Lovely pictures.
yummy! is that y ur pic is with the handy cam?;) it is true that pics r very imp for food blog and I am trying hard to improve!
What a picture! If someone can make greens appetizing, I think it is you…
loved ur pics :). recipe is looking completely tempting.
nice recipe…lokks very delicious.
Your dish and the pictures are good, so I’d say your camera is certainly helping.:)
Just a couple of questions. What exactly is poi saag?
Is panch putona the same as panch phoran?
Looks amazing, tempting entry!!!
Happy Dusshera to you and Your Family !!!
Great and lovely pics…..Dish looks healthy and yummy…..
what a gorgeous pagoda!!!
That leafy greens salad looks tasty!
delicious!
The plate look so very inviting.
very healthy recipe shibhanni
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Wow looks yummy, simple and easy if all the veggies are handy. Nice clicks.
Wow, your picture is gorgeous!!!
And the recipe looks yummy and interesting, as always!
I always love a dish of greens, this really looks delicious!
The green veggies look delicious! I would love to include your recipe in our pre-loaded Demy, the first and only digital recipe reader. Please email sophiekiblogger@gmail.com if you’re interested.