KHARA BATH
Khara Bath is a classic breakfast of Karnataka. The melt in the mouth consistency of this delicacy is a hit among one and all. It is made with semolina or rava with mixed vegetables and spices. It is…
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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…
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Gojjavalakki 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…
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Thiruvathirai Kali is prepared and offered to Lord Shiva on the auspicious occasion of Thiruvathirai .This falls on the Tamil month of Margazhi and the star of the day being Thiruvathirai or Arudhra{December-January} .It happens on Pournami day…
Read morePUNJABI SAMOSA
Samosa is a classic snack dish from the state of Punjab. Who doesn’t love them?These crispy and spicy deep fried snacks are everyone’s favorite. I made these last week on a lazy rainy afternoon with masala chai. I have had…
Read moreDeep Fried, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Sweets, Traditional Recipes, Vinayakar Chaturthi/Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes
RAVA KOZHUKATTAI
Rava Kozhakattai or Modak made from sooji or semolina is made usually by frying. It is mandatory for Offering in Ganesha Homams and also made during Sankat Hara Chathurthi which falls on the fourth day after Poornima of the Krishna…
Read moreKOTHAMALLI JAWARISSI VADAM
Come Summers it is time for vadams, vathals and papads. In our house all members love these vadams. Though I have been making these for a few years now, I never had the opportunity to click and share it in…
Read moreAvani Avittam Recipes, Diwali Sweets, Indian Festival Recipes, Sweets, Tamil New Year Recipes, Traditional Recipes
JEERA POLI
Jeera Poli is a maida and rava based sweet recipe that is made during Boghi, Tamil New Year or Diwali ,down south in Tamil Nadu. The pooris are deep fried and then soaked in sugar syrup called jeera. Day after…
Read moreGINGER CARDAMOM TEA
When you think of any comforting bevarage then you can’t miss this Ginger Cardamom Tea. Growing up in a Tamil household in New Delhi though it would be filter Kappi by Amma in the mornings, I also developed a liking…
Read moreCHOCOLATE BANANA PANCAKE
Pancakes are always filling and tasty, if taken during breakfast. I make it once in a while and my daughter Dhivya relishes each time I make it. I have already two pancake recipes in my blog, but this one is…
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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.
