This is a simple pasi paruppu dal thats made in Tamilnadu for Chapati. Its truly simple to make and a very nourishing side dish for chapati. The dal is cooked with a lot of vegetables and finally lemon / lime juice and coriander leaves are added. The fresh sourness from lime with veggies and dal makes it so tasty. There is a version of this recipe in each household. My aunt is an awesome cook....

How to De-seed Pomegranate and Pomegranate Apple Juice De-seeding Pomegranate is usually a messy affair for everyone. But it need not be. I found that this method is very easy, less messy and […]

Samba Godumai Upma Kongunad Special Staple – Samba Godumai Upma. Upma made with emmer wheat rava. Recipe with step by step pictures. Samba Rava – National Ingredient of the Republic of Coimbatore and Kongunad! This samba rava (emmer wheat rava) does not become gummy when cooked. Every pearl of the rava stands as a single strand that gives this upma an awesome texture and mouth feel. This rava need not be dry roasted and does not lump up while cooking making this a wonderful ingredient for beginners too!...

Sri Lankan style fish cutlets are so delicious and they are extremely addictive. They make for a perfect snack or a first course. Here are the things you can buy online for making this recipe Fine Breadcrumbs https://amzn.to/3w0ZK9S Canned Tuna https://amzn.to/3QnD7EF (If using canned fish for the first time, the smell can be very strong) Here is the video of how to make Sri Lankan style fish cutlets Traditionally, these cutlets are made with canned fish in Srilanka....

Image: https://unsplash.com/photos/uWt3ek5hsJ8 Children love to eat at fast food places since the food, visuals, and fancy and colorful characters used to market these establishments appeal to their tastes. Eating fast food fare once in a while as a treat won’t likely cause harm to a child’s health, but consuming burgers and other fried and highly processed foods frequently can have a negative impact on your little one’s wellbeing and academic performance....

Tomato chutney, Easy tomato chutney for Idli and Dosa Easy tomato chutney for Idli and Dosa – Thakkali Chutney “தக்காளி சட்னி” Tamilnadu Coimbatore style Easy tomato chutney for idli and dosa recipe. Thakkali chutney With step by step pictures. This is my mom’s recipe for easy tomato chutney. Its a very easy tomato chutney recipe with very few ingredients and goes well with idli and dosa. This is one of those quick tomato chutney recipes that come together in no time....

Poondu Kadalai Milagai Podi – Chutney Podi Recipe for Poondu Kadalai Milagai Podi, a flavorful spice powder that perfectly complements rice and idlis. If you’re a fan of garlic-infused podis, this recipe […] karuppu ulundhu chutney, Black gram chutney with coconut Recipe for karuppu ulundhu chutney. Spicy chutney made with black gram dal / urad dal with chillies and coconut. Perfect accompaniment for idli and dosa. […]

Recipe for Paya – Veg version. Delicious served with idli. Recipe for veg paya with step by step pictures. This post will get my share of trolling from my non-veg loving friends. Bring it on. I was first served this version of veg paya with mini idlies at a wedding and I really liked it. I contacted the “saraku master” and he told me that it was made with moong dal and a kurma masala....

I made this version of guilt free Christmas plum cake this year. It is made with 100% whole wheat and I used jaggery for sweetening the cake. I have not used alcohol for soaking the fruits. Its an easy recipe and can be put together in no time. Here is how to do it. This fruit cake has black grapes (dark raisins), golden raisins (called as Kishmish locally), currants and dried apricots....

Recipe for Beetroot thogayal / பீட்ரூட் துவையல் for rice. Recipe with step by step pictures. Beetroot thogayal is a thick chutney usually had along with rice. I always have some sort of the thogayal in the fridge and use it for almost everything. I spread it in dosas, spread it in sandwiches and even dip my veggies. Its a very versatile dish. Beetroot thogayal recipe in Tamil – Video Recipe...

Recipe for Bombay Grilled Sandwich. Made with green chutney and veggies. With step by step pictures and Video. Bombay Grilled Sandwich is so quick to make and is perfect for the busy morning breakfast or a quick after school snack for children. The main prep in this recipe is the green chutney made with coriander and mint leaves. The green chutney can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days....

Recipe for making Kerala Brown Rice Appam – Kerala Palappam made with soaked and ground brown rice and coconut. These lacey appams make a delicious breakfast. I always do Nivashini’s Kerala Palappam recipe with yeast that is such a hit at my place. I tried tweaking the recipe a bit and made appam with brown rice and I am really glad that I did. The fluffy, lacey appams with crisp edges are nothing but outstanding....

Chinna Vengayam Chutney recipe made South Indian Tamil Style. Small Onion Chutney for idli and dosa. Vengaya chutney made without tomatoes. Recipe made with Indian Shallots / Sambar Onions. Recipe with step by step pictures. Chinna Vengayam chutney / Small Onion (shallots) chutney is an all time favorite for breakfast at home along with idli or uthappam. It also pairs so well with chapati. Whenever we used to travel, chapati with onion tomato thokku or this plain small onion chutney is what mom would pack....

Egg cubes masala curry recipe. Whipped eggs are steamed and cut into cubes. The cubes are then stir-fried in a spicy masala. Recipe with step by step pictures. Here is a very different recipe for egg masala made with egg cubes. The egg cubes are first steamed and then cut into bite sized cubes. The cubes are then stir-fried in a spicy onion-tomato masala. It is a perfect side dish that goes well for lunch along with rice or as a side for chapati....

I had my first Fettuccine Alfredo at Olive garden a lot of years back. It was one of my first meals in the US as we had just landed then. The creamy rich sauce was so comforting to the severely jet-lagged me feeling lost and alone in a far off land. Even the pickiest of eaters will fall for this delightful meal. While the traditional Alfredo sauce is made with cream and cheese, this is a lighter version of the original....

There is a cute little resort tucked inside a coffee plantation in Wayanad, Kerala called Marmalade Springs. We had this refreshing citrus drink there, which I liked a lot. I later came to know that it was made with wild oranges that grow only in that area of Wayanad. The wild oranges were the size of an Indian lime. It even looked like a lime. But when you peel it, you will be in for a surprise....

Recipe for fibre-loaded Masala sola paniyaram made with sorghum millet and rice. These paniyarams are flavoured with a tasty coconut masala paste. Here are the things you can buy for making this recipe Paniyarakkal / Paniyaram Pan https://amzn.to/3ytve9R Idly Rice https://amzn.to/34anvSk Heavy Duty Indian Mixie https://amzn.to/3GptNKD Carote Knife https://amzn.to/3IWGrnd Here is the video of how to make Masala Sola Paniyaram | Jowar – Sorghum Paniyarams Flavoured With A Tasty Coconut Masala Paste...

Recipe for Mushroom Peas Masala, South Indian Style Recipe. Kalan Pattani Masala Recipe with step by step pictures and video. Mushroom and Green Peas Masala made South India style. A masala paste of coconut, poppy seeds and coconut added in the end makes the masala very rich. This Mushroom Green Peas Masala goes well with dosai, pulao and rotis. Here is the video of Mushroom and Green Peas Masala...

This delicious mushroom stroganoff made with mushrooms and peas in a rich and creamy white sauce is perfect for your lunch or dinner. Do try it at home. Recipe with step by step pictures and video. Here is the video of how to make Mushroom Stroganoff Here are some online links for some of the things used in making this recipe Vegetable stock cubes Italian seasoning Extra Virgin olive oil Tri-ply Stainless Steel Induction Base Sauté Pan...

This recipe is from Neikarapatti Amma as we fondly call her. Amma’s real name is Vijayalakshmi Gurusamy. She is my aunt’s co-in-law. Neikarapatti is near Palani in Tamilnadu. The house where Neikarapatti Amma lived was huge. It was called as Jameen Bangala. We were always excited to go there as a kid. The house was really huge. Not to mention the 20×20 feet bathrooms. After sun sets and everyone’s back home, a good 15 people – all of them family, used to play cards in the lobby....