When 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...
These days millets are getting a lot of attention among people and is consumed with great interest due to its health benefits.It is second most widely planted species of millet and is rich in carbohydrates and is rich in fibre.It is helpful in combating with heart diseases and is good for diabetic patients. Lord Muruga is said to have had Thenum Thinai Maavum meaning foxtail millet and honey. Thinai is foxtail millet in Tamil and is one of the oldest known food grains.One of the first recipes I made is Foxtail Millet Pongal. I have always thought Pongal is a...
Mini Idli Sambhar is one such recipe whereby the sambhar is drinkable,rich, flavourful and is of slightly thin consistency than the usual sambhar.People in Tamil Nadu call it as 14 idli sambhar or ghee idli sambhar.Here in Karnataka it is called button idli and is served with sambhar.Whatever the name might be,it is a tasty and filling recipe which can fill your hungry tummy any time of the day.I kept the sambhar here,simple and just added veggies and sambhar powder.It is so flavourful that you can simply drink the sambhar and eat your idlis and enjoy every bit to the...
I think capsicum is a very versatile vegetable so you can use it in many forms.This is a simple south indian style curry which i often end up making when i don’t have any ideas popping in my mind.You can have it with rice and chappathis too.I want to post a seperately on how to dessed in seconds the good old capsicum,as some of the seeds don;t taste good alongwith veggies.Now over to the simple, humble capsicum curry.
Mango Mastani is a dessert drink originated in Pune .It is a thick milkshake with ice cream and nuts.I had it once in a juice bar here in Bangalore and was hooked by the taste.I decided there itself that I should make this and post this on my blog.The epic says that the drink got it's name from the Peshwa Baji Rao's wife who is said to be a brave and beautiful woman.The delicious concoction of mangoes,ice cream and dry fruits makes it delicious.You could find this at almost any eatery,but making it at home was a tasty affair.As it...
Udipi is a small town in Karnataka which has unique and tasty cuisine of its own.I have always devoured the rasam or saru as it is called in Karnataka very much.The special ingredients added and the spices that are carefully roast and ground to perfection makes it very flafourful.During my visit to Mangalore and Udipi 2 years back i had the chance to eat at the mutt in the temple.I was impressed by the tatse of food served there.It was truly an enchanting experience to see the glory of the GOD KRISHNA and the food served there.Moving to the recipe...
This recipe is known to all Tamil brahmin households and it comes under the category of kootu/stew.Why it got it's name i don't have the slightest clue, but I presume it's because of the juicy texture the brinjal imparts to the gravy. It is a favourite dish of both my husband and my dad.This can be made using white pumpkin aka ash gourd.It can be used as a side dish or can mix it with rice.There are various brinjals available in the market, long ones round ones which are green or purple.You can use use any of these.I have used...
This Spaghetti is an all time comfort food of my daughter.She can have this any time of the day and will never complain even if I pack it for her lunch.I have made this home made sauce,but you can try the same with store bought one.I know all kinds of pastas are loved by kids and this will be a sure hit at home.Trying this with available ingredients at home is a satisfying affair.The juicy and red tomatoes incorporates a good colour and fresh taste to the spaghetti.I have a Corn Spaghetti in my blog,so tried this variety now.You can...
This is festive time and we celebrate many occasions during the month of august and september.KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI is celebrated with pomp and joy throughout the country and this vella seedai or sweet version of seedai is apt for offering it to GOD.Last post was salt version and this sweet seedai is prepared along with uppu seedai and offered as naivedhyam.It is slightly bigger in size compared to salt seedai and the taste is phenominal.I always remember my childhood days while rolling these out as me and my brother helped our mom.As kids these small events were always special and memories...
