Yard Long Beans or karamani as called in tamil is a vegetable that’s similar looking like the regular beans but long and slim. This veggie is very healthy and tastes good too. Sometimes, this veggie may be quite stringy and very fibrous if it was picked at a mature stage. So pick up only the young ones from the market. Young karamani / yard long beans do not have bumps and are even and thin....

My aunt loved brinjals. She would not touch any English veggie. Only country veggies with an occasional carrot. That’s it! During her 60’s she developed an acute skin allergy. After many failed treatments, she went for treatment to an Ayurvedic clinic in Kerala and the treatment helped her keep the allergy in control. But the downside was that she had to give up eating brinjals and some other veggies. She found it really difficult to do that....

Kollu Saaru And Kollu Sundal Recipe | Horsegram Rasam And Horsegram Stir-Fry Recipe Here is a two-in-one recipe featuring horsegram, also known as kollu. Horsegram holds significant agricultural and cultural importance in the Kongu region. It is renowned […]

Tamil recipe for Kuthiraivali Dosai Barnyard Millet dosa. Ideal food for diabetes. Millets loaded with nutritious health benefits. Using Kuthiraivali rice. I am always looking for incorporating whole grains in everyday food without compromising on taste. The one nice easy option is to make dosa/crepe. This fermented barnyard millet dosa is so tasty. It looks just like dosa made with rice. Millets are loaded with nutritious health benefits. Millets are ideal food for diabetes patients....

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 […] Sambar Powder – Homemade Sambar Powder When we were young, all the masala powders – sambar powders would be ground in a grinding mill. The heavy stainless steel boxes would be […]

Chettinad Pachai milagai mandi recipe by Chef Karuppaiah of the heritage property – The Bangala. Its a spicy sauce simmered in a tamarind gravy. The capital of Chettinad, Karaikudi sends you to another world with its amazing architectural legacy of palatial houses, food and the people. Chettinad is also famous for the labour intensive Handloom cotton sarees known as “kandaangi” with its “gopura-karai” – temple-tower motif. One of the other gems that can be found here is the Athangudi tiles, named after the place of the manufacture....

Recipe for Mutton liver kuzhambu – Mutton Eeral kuzhambu made with home made masala from scratch. Recipe with step by step pictures. We had this amazing mutton liver curry for breakfast on a rainy Sunday morning at SKP Karuna anna’s home in Tiruvannamalai recently. The view of the Annamalai hills from his home is like nothing I have ever seen. I feel a little jealous that he gets to enjoy this view every day 🙂 He lives in complete tranquil....

How to do Nannari Sarbath / Nannari Syrup / Sharbath from scratch. Nannari roots or Sarasparilla is used for making Nannari Sarbath. Nannari has cooling properties on the body. Its even used for treating acidity, constipation and urinary disorders. You will be able to get the root in “naatu marundu kadai” / Medicine shops selling ayurvedic herbs etc… Its also available in your local super market shelves during summer. If you cant get the roots, you can buy them here....

Parotta, Kerala Parotta Recipe, Make Easy Parotta at Home. Step by step recipe with detailed video. A very easy recipe for home made parottas from scratch. Malabar Parotta is a very famous bread in Kerala and Tamilnadu. Its even popular in Srilanka. Parotta was always a restaurant affair for us when we were young. The first time I ate home made parotta was at my uncle’s friends house. He later became close to my dad....

Muttai Beanskai | French Beans With Eggs I truly enjoy the enthusiastic way Shankar shares his Sunday sapadu on his page. His vibrant storytelling, delicious recipes, and light-hearted moments with his team […] Pavakkai Poriyal Recipe, Bitter Gourd Stir-Fry Recipe Pavakkai Poriyal Recipe, Bitter Gourd Stir-Fry Recipe – Recipe for Pavakkai Poriyal made with the addition of coconut. South Indian Tamil style recipe. Excellent side […] Egg Bhurji – Indian Scrambled Eggs Egg Bhurji – Indian Scrambled Eggs....

Kongunadu Pongal Patti Kuzhambu Recipe for traditional patti kuzhambu made during pongal celebrations in the region of Tamilnadu. Traditionally the kuzhambu / curry is served for lunch with rice. […]

Recipe for sorakkai dosa / bottlegourd dosa. This is a no fermentation dosa recipe popular across Tamilnadu. Recipe with step by step pictures. This recipe for sorakkai dosa / bottlegourd dosa is a keeper as its easy to make and requires no fermentation. The idli rice / parboiled rice is soaked and ground along with spices. To the batter, veggies are added and made into dosas. The sorakkai dosas are very flavourful....

Recipe for Hakka-style egg noodles made with lots of vegetables. Easy and perfect lunch box recipe. This is a very easy stir-fried egg noodle you can make at home and this is my way of doing it. This is a perfect lunch box recipe as it has eggs for protein, veggies that get into the meal effortlessly and of course carbs. You can mix and match the veggies and protein depending on what you have in your fridge....

How to make Ceylon Tea, Srilankan style Plain Tea How to make Srilankan style plain tea. Ceylon black tea. Local Srilankans make their tea with low grade tea leaves called as fannings or dust. […]

A visit to India is only half the adventure if you don’t get to experience traditional Indian cuisine. The country’s rich culinary heritage is as diverse as its culture, offering a wide range of dishes and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Many of these dishes have, in fact, been passed down through generations, and they carry with them centuries of tradition alongside their bold aromas and unforgettable tastes that will leave you wanting more....

The perfect egg has a tender white, fully set yolk, easily peel-able shell and most importantly no green tinged yolk. We all have had eggs that have a yolk tinged with greenness like the one on the picture below. cooking the eggs the proper way prevents the dark green sulfur lining from forming around the yolk. The unappetizing chemical reaction that causes the green tinge around the yolk is because of too much heat....

This healthy veggie breakfast scramble is so easy to make and can be put together in just 15 minutes. It makes for a very healthy and hearty breakfast. We do not use any oil in this recipe. This is a zero oil recipe. We will add little water from time to time to avoid the veggies sticking to the pan. Here is how to do veggie breakfast scramble. Mince the garlic, dice all the veggies and keep them ready....

Vendakkai Mor Kuzhambu Recipe Tamil style vendakkai mor kuzhambu recipe made with coconut. Easy mor kulambu recipe. Tamilnadu style simple more kuzhambu recipe made with vegetables / ladies finger […]

Easy 10 minute Tamilnadu style chow chow kootu without coconut recipe. Using split moong dal. Perfect for bachelor friendly cooking. Tamilnadu style chow chow kootu without coconut is one of the tastiest, easiest and the quickest kootu dish you will ever make. The dish can be made ready in 10 minutes. Here is the simplest 10 minute chow chow kootu recipe made using the OPOS method. So what is OPOS?...

In today’s fast-paced world, everyone is looking for quick, simple meals that don’t compromise on flavor. Whether you’re a busy professional, a parent juggling multiple tasks, or someone simply trying to get dinner on the table quickly, it’s essential to have a few recipes in your arsenal that are both easy to prepare and delicious. The best part? These recipes take 30 minutes or less to make! Let’s dive into five scrumptious meals that are perfect for busy days....