Idiyappam or string hopper is one recipe which I make twice a month.I make it sometimes for tiffin for evening or for breakfast or dinner too.In olden days sevai was made using the traditional sevai nazhi.I have it too at home,but made these with homemade rice flour.the one which uses sevai nazhi me
Read more Notes Add black salt or amchur powder on top just before serving in place of chaat masala. Adding vegges can also be as per your taste. Serve immediately otherwise the fried palak leaf may turn soggy.
Read moreMangalore bonda or mangalore bajji as it is called is also known as gole bajje in north canara region of karnataka.It is a sour and spicy awesome snach which can be made instantly.Since it is made with maida it is chewy and as we add sour curd it is a bit sour and spicy as well.I have tasted many a times after settling down here in banagalore and specially in CTR where benne masala dosa is famous,this mangalore bonda is eqqually famous.For beginners in cooking this may prove to be an easy snack variety since the shaping of bondas will…
Read moreIt was on my trip to shimla I tasted this palak sev.We were travelling to shimla by road and when we stopped at the highway at Haldirams outlet for evening tea I chanced to see the array of snack items displayed on the shop.There I bought palak sev packet and much to my surprise it was very flavourful,crunchy and aromatic.When we returned back I was very eager to try out and made a small batch.It turned out well and liked by all at home.It had the same crispy feel and tasted great with a good cup of masala chai.I made…
Read moreSeppankilangu/Collacasia /Arbi is one wonder vegetable.I have always loved cooking this and the fry made with this is simply superb.For those you not familiar with this type curry which is a regular in our and almost all south indian households,this recipe might prove useful.Collacasia has this unique property of stickiness when boiled which strangely vanishes when roasted.In this recipe i have just fried collacasia with sprinkled spices,but you can roast with mustard temperings and make it as a curry as well.This fry is apt for sambhar rice or any variety rice.I have made aachari arbi also but didn’t have the…
Read moreI first tasted onion rings at a party held in my hubby’s friend’s place.I thought it was bhajji and when i ate it’s taste was peculiar and different.Was thinking of how to ask the hostess,she came to me and said don’t miss onion rings.Then i knew it was not bhajji.I then asked her and she gave me the simplest of all recipes of onion rings.It is made out of maida and corn flour and not with besan.And the more important ingredient here is the buttertmilk.Some people add eggs,but being a hard core vegetarian,i avoided.You can makethis for a starter or…
Read moreAlu bonda is one irresisable snack,which is why my hubby is so fond of it.I generally prepare snacks for the evening on weekends for all to enjoy and this was one such occasion where i could click as well.It is another matter that all were waiting patiently for the pictures to be taken and a big thanks for that.Moving to the recipe alu bonda is nothing but potato curry stuffed in gram flour batter and deep fried.If you invite guests over you can prepare this stuffing well in advance.When you want them to be made you can fry and serve.Now…
Read moreIt is when fasts come or when iam really in a mood to have instant dosa but a filling one,i make this.It is very easy and requires no standing time.You can make the batter start making it and eat ,that’s it.Wheat dosa is also a good option to diabetic patients and they can easily eat this to heart’s content.I prepared this dosa for my MIL for dinner sometime last week.Some make this plain wheat dosa but i have added a quater cup of rice flour for extra crispiness.I remember grandma preparing these and in those days people were more so…
Read moreAnything with potato is a hit in my home.And with these cute little baby potatoes you can create wonders.A simple curry,dum aloo,mix veg curry or a simple gravy,the limit is endless and the taste it gives is simply superb.This potato curry forms an easy side dish for variety rices,pulaos and even simple chapathi.You can always make variations in this with a handful of green peas or an onion too.I kept it plain and simple as i wanted to taste the baby potato in it’s own flavour.Scroll down for an easy and quick recipe that can earn you good name in…
Read moreWhen i want something crunchy, tasty and crispy and want to serve with lunch bhindi kurkure comes to my mind first.It is so yum that you can’t stop at one.I had it for the first time at a lunch party hosted by my friend and it was served with bisi bele bath.You can have it with sambhar rice as well.There are also other options to have such as having it as a tea time snack too.So suit yourself and make it and serve as you wish.I prefer adding spices mildly,but it is entirely your choice to adjust your level. Scroll…
Read moreIf i say monsoon snacks,the first thing that comes to my mind is this chilli /molaga bajji.Simply drooling while typing this.Yum yum..Well just an excuse,don’t worry tastes great even when there is no rain this chilli bajji is an awesome snack item.I made this on a saturday evening and all enjoyed to the core.I also like a North indian version of this which i intend to post later.The batter is just normal bajji batter and can be made in no time.Try out this as an snack and enjoy with your family..
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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.
