Aalu-Parwal Curry
Parwal or pointed gourd is a very healthy vegetable and is a favourite in West Bengal, Orissa and other states. I remember eating parwal in almost all subzis when we were on a trip...
Kappa Cherupayar Curry
Kappa/Tapioca/Cassava is a staple food of Kerala. This starchy root find its way in different forms in a Kerala kitchen. In addition to eating it fresh, the roots are cut, dried and powdered to...
Tomato Coconut Curry
Tomatoes are a staple vegetable in any refrigerator, isn’t it? Just drop it along with any vegetable and a yummy curry is going to be ready. I usually make tomato chutney or tomato onion...
Mango Pachadi/Raita
Raw mangoes are excellent during summer season. Make some aam Panna with it or make tangy sweet n sour murabba or add it in curries, it will help to cool the body. Another simple...
Mixed Veg Soup
A simple, yet very nutritious, healthy and delicious soup which can be put together in just a couple of minutes. Just use what ever vegetables you have in your pantry and this yummy soup...
Dal Semolina Upma/Tikki
I usually have a bowl of cooked plain dal or at times left over tadke waali dal (the tempered dal) in my refrigerator. Generally I would mix it with some cooked rice and make...
Pumpkin Pachadi/Raita
Hows everyone doing? I have been very irregular in updating my blog these days. The hot weather in Chennai is not at all invigorating to try out new recipes and post them. Also, had...
Makke ki Roti
This write up has been in my draft folder for almost six months. I had made it during winter and now, even the harsh summer is about to get over. We were back from...
Amritsari Wadiyan Curry
During the Pongal holidays, we had been to Chandigarh, Dalhousie and Amritsar. A trip to Amritsar wouldn’t be complete without visiting the ever serene Golden temple and some shopping around the temple complex. Though...
Mango Curry/Mambazha Pulisseri
Ripe mango curry in a curd based gravy is a favourite of most keralites. Its more like a raita with a mixture of sweet sour and spicy taste. Moreover, one can make this in...