The very first plant I grew in a pot during my uniform days was coriander leaves. The whole idea of planting the seeds and watering […]
Kothamalli Sadam, Coriander Rice, Kothamalli Rice Recipe Read More »
Coconut is an indispensable ingredient in a South Indian Kitchen. Grating fresh coconut can be done in many ways. Traditionally an instrument called “Aruvamanai” is
How to grate Coconut, How to Shred Coconut in a Mixie / Blender Read More »
My son is a fan of ammini kozhukattai. Apart from making it during festival times, it has become a staple lunch box item. I make
Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe / Kara Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe Read More »
Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu makes for a special lunch. The brinjals soaked in the tangy curry is a favorite for most tamil people. My aunt used to state that
Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu, Ennai Kathirikkai Kulambu, Tamil Brinjal Curry Recipe Read More »
I grew up in a place called Pappanaicken Palayam. ( You would have heard that name in a lot of Goundamani – Sathyaraj Jokes). In
Kongunad Thellattu – Rice and Lentil Vadai Recipe Read More »
Chicken 65 is the most quintessential restaurant style dish that’s a must order in a Tamilnadu style non-veg restaurant. It is believed that the dish
This is a very easy recipe for preparing dosa with moong dal. The moong dal / payatham paruppu in the recipe makes the dosa’s very
Pasi Paruppu Dosai – Payatham Paruppu Dosai – Moong Dal Dosa Recipe Read More »
Pasta Soup is something I do regularly for our weekend dinners. After the “roaming around Saturdays” that involve delicious snacking of stuffed buns from the
Hearty Pasta and Veggies Soup – 10 Minute One Pot Pasta Soup with Veggies Read More »
When we were young, all the masala powders – sambar powders would be ground in a grinding mill. The heavy stainless steel boxes would be
Sulaimani is a Kerala style black tea infused with spices and lemon juice. Traditionally, its served after a heavy meal as Sulaimani is believed to
Sulaimani Tea – Sulaimani Chai – Malabar Sulaimani Recipe Read More »
This recipe is an “everything but the kitchen sink” kind of a potato masala. It has a lot of ingredients going on in this recipe.
Baby Potato Masala Recipe – Baby Potatoes in Gravy Read More »
We love dishes that are creamy and rich with coconut at home. After all I am from Kongunad. My father in law has a coconut
