Iru Puli Kuzhambu is a tasty and tangy gravy served with rice hailing from the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. Iru means two and Puli or tanginess here means the tangy taste comes from tamarind as well as curd. These…
Read moreAVAREKALU BISI BELE BATH
Winter brings with it a lot of vegetables, fruits and a lot of beans and peas. I try to make the best use of these and the recipes that can be made are plenty. One of the tasty things that…
Read morePALAK PAKODA
Palak Pakoda is a crispy and spicy snack made with Spinach leaves. Loaded with iron and other minerals, this fritter recipe is much apt to grace any party or simply for a tea time snack. All the ingredients used in…
Read morePEA FLOUR PODI IDIYAPPAM
Recently I got a packet of Pea Flour from Dhatu Organics to try out. As I was wondering what to do with this amazing product, I realised I had no vegetables but only carrots in hand. An instant brain…
Read moreAPPLE ZUCCHINI SALAD
Salads are considered healthy and nutritious and more welcomed in the summers. It is that time of the year when we always want something chilled and refreshing and what more better way to combine a vegetable and a fruit…
Read moreORANGE PEEL PACHADI
I got a box of oranges some time back from a friend’s farm. After making juices, tea and eating lots of it as whole I was left over with piles of peels. Wondering what to do with all these besides…
Read moreJAIN STYLE PALAK PANEER
Whevever you see a Menu Card in any restaurant,you can see a seperate list of dishes that are made in Jain style. It is nothing but the same dish but devoid of onion and garlic.We all at times don’t eat onion and garlic on certain days.During that time I make these kind of dishes,but believe me you won’t be able to find out the absence of onion or garlic.The freshness and creaminess of the spinach and paneer is a good combo with pooris ,rotis,naan and parathas.The taste is simply awesome and daughter loves it very much.You can replace the paneer…
Read moreLEMON CORIANDER SOUP
Lemon Coriander Soup is a most wanted recipe to post on my blog.And when recently when i happened to taste this on my friend’s house,i knew this is time is the time for me to try out this at home.Ravi always likes to have something hot just before weekend brunch,so this time i didn’t want to miss the oppurtunity to try out.Lemon coriander soup is a light and clear soup and with the aromatic mixture of lemon and fresh earthy flavour of coriander leaves,it gets even better.As you can see it is easy and heart warming recipe.I decided i will…
Read moreCARROT GINGER SOUP
Soups are always comforting and give an additional attraction with a meal.Amidst all different soups,this carrot ginger soup stands apart as i have included many indian spices in it.Very soothing during cold cough this one is also a great appetizer and is very filling too and can be had in between meals.I have made this to times in my house and all liked it very much.I added caraway seeds and cumin to subside the sweetness of carrots.A different from the regular soups this will a nice hit in your homes.So do try and let me know.. Notes You can add…
Read moreCOCONUT THOGAYAL/THENGAI THOGAYAL
Today’s recipe is a tasty accompaniment to rice and other tiffin items like dosas and arisi upma.It is so easy to make and and can be made within 10 minutes.Thogayals and podis form an integral part in south indian households.I make this often and tastes great with mor kuzhambu.Many have different versions of making this flavourful thogayal but i have stuck to simple and easy method.Coconut and urad dal when grounded yields a special aromatic touch.Do try this recipe and let me know.. Notes
Read moreRED CABBAGE CORN CURRY
This red cabbage corn curry is a rare thing at home since hubby dosn’t have a liking for red cabbage.But for daughter’s sake i made this curry coupled with corn which is not only nutritious but easy to make as well.I have made it with coconut so you can have it with rice and any south indian gravy.I have tasted this in amarriage and was not certain how it would taste,but when i saw Dhivya enjoying it changrd my mind and made it for her last week.It was tasting so good and i think i’ll be making this often now.See…
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