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 moreWinter 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 moreGojjavalakki is a tasty tamarind based beaten rice or poha recipe of Karnataka. It can be had as a snack , breakfast and it can be had during travels and outings. This Mangalore style recipe contains ample amount of goodness…
Read moreMurungakkai Milagu Kuzhambu is a gravy made out of drumstick and pepper corn with loads of other spices. The base for this is a tamarind gravy and it tastes awesome when had as a side with Paruppu Thogayal and rice….
Read moreIt is a must in any household to have chutney for any breakfast or dinner recipes as an accompaniment. Curry Leaves Coconut Chutney is a tasty side dish for idlis and dosas. You can make this recipe…
Read moreA most common accompaniment to the rice and dal delicacy of Thiruvathirai Kali is this delicious delicacy of Thalagam or Thiruvathirai Kootu. As we all know Thiruvathirai festival falls on the Tamil month of Margazhi and is one of the…
Read moreI 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 moreChow Chow or Chayote is a tasty vegetable which I use in Sambhars, Aviyal, Kootu and Mor Kuzhambu. I also make a coconut based curry with it. While making all these dishes you ought to peel the skin of…
Read moreOnion Thokku is a tasty side dish to Idlis, Dosas, Chappathis or Curd Rice. I learnt this recipe from a magazine and it was a super hit at home. This thokku calls for using shallots or sambhar onions which has…
Read moreIf you ask me what is your comfort food, instantly without thinking my answer would br Rasam. Rasam is a thin gravy or soup with or without lentils, Served as a second course in a South Indian meal. I have…
Read moreParuppu Urundai Rasam is a favorite recipe of Ravi. On weekends I make a point to make a tasty and elaborate meal prefarably to the liking of Dhivya and Ravi, so that they can eat leisurely and enjoy to the…
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Hi, Welcome to my Blog! I am Nithya Ravi a passionate cook and food blogger, author and photographer. I have been involved with food since childhood and have been blogging for more than two years now. I have seen with my mom and grandmothers since my younger days, picking up stories in food and food related things. I dedicate this blog to my daughter and husband who have been in someway or the other involved with my blogging. I also would like to thank my mother-in-law whose is ever supporting and offers every piece of advice I ask for.
