The recipe for Vellai Mutton Kurma is a perfect accompaniment for idli, dosai, and appam. This South Indian-style kurma makes for the perfect Sunday breakfast. Mutton vellai kurma makes the perfect accompaniment to idli, dosai, or appam for a Sunday breakfast. This is a heavy kurma fortified with the richness of cashews and coconut. We like to make it a little spicy at home by amping up the green chillies....

Nutella Crepes, Brown Butter Nutella Crepes. Easy recipe for Brown Butter Nutella Crepes with step by step pictures. Makes an excellent breakfast or a simple dessert. When I first saw Nutella on a shelf in a grocery store in Bangalore, I literally jumped. It is now available in most super markets. They are true little things of joy! Crepes makes for an easy snack, dessert, breakfast – the options are endless....

Recipe for South Indian style Onion Samosa / Vengaya samosa -வெங்காய சமோசா / வெங்காய பப்ஸ். We the people of Coimbatore call these beauties as “Onion Pupsu” while the rest of Tamilnadu calls this a “samsa”. Onion Samsa / pupsu was a nostalgic snack sold in cinema theatres till the 90’s until the popcorn took over. These are bite sized divine mouthfulls. Handsdown one of my favorite. Here is how to do Onion Samosa....

Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu – Kulambu / Lentil Dumplings Curry. Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu – Easy to make South Indian Tamilnadu style recipe. With step by step pictures. Paruppu urundai kuzhmabu / Lentil dumplings curry is a very very traditional Tamilnadu dish served for lunch in the weddings, during celebration times and festival days. Here is how I do Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu. Here is the video of Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu – Kulambu / Lentil Dumplings Curry....

Pichu potta Kozhi Recipe – பிச்சுப்போட்ட கோழி. Shredded chicken tossed in pepper, curry leaves and ghee. Perfect side dish for rice. This is an extremely simple recipe. Unlike other South Indian non-veg dishes there aren’t many ingredients in this recipe. The success of this recipe depends on the size of the shredded chicken, roasting the chicken well in the pan, good quality fine ground pepper powder and ghee. Here is how to do Pichu potta Kozhi Recipe – பிச்சுப்போட்ட கோழி Add the chicken pieces in a pressure cooker....

Moong Dal Waffles Golden, crispy Moong Dal Waffles—packed with fiber and protein. One tasty way to keep healthy eating exciting. Moong dal (a legume) and rice (a grain) […] Aval Upma Recipe | How to make Aval Upma Aval Upma Recipe – Recipe for making Tamil style aval upma made with potatoes and onion. Perfect and easy breakfast upma variety that can be […] Potato Poriyal Fry, Urulai Poriyal Recipe Potato Poriyal Fry, Urulai Poriyal Recipe....

Valentine’s Day is all about small, meaningful gestures, and a homemade chocolate cake can say a lot without using words. Whether you are planning a quiet celebration at home or a last-minute surprise, this quick 30-minute chocolate cake recipe is ideal when time is limited, but the intention is genuine. Made with basic ingredients and finished with a rich chocolate ganache, this cake delivers comfort, flavour, and a touch of romance without requiring advanced baking skills....

Vegetable loaded khichdi recipe made with unpolished Rakthashali red rice, mixed lentils and spices. This khichdi is a healthy whole grain fiber loaded recipe. When I was talking to Devi @biobasics recently, something she said stuck with me. “The farmers are ready to cultivate these indigenous varieties of rice – no problem there, but we as consumers are not yet open to eating them. Only if we start eating different varieties of rice, can the indigenous varieties be saved....

Recipe for traditional Sri Lankan chicken curry. Made with homemade curry masala powder. The curry goes well with rotti, rice and hoppers. Recipe with step by step pictures. Here is a recipe for traditional Sri Lankan style chicken curry that I learnt from Chef Palitha Dewage during my trip to the beautiful nation in 2017. This dish is very robust, spicy and goes very well with hoppers , string hoppers and even rice ....

Streusel Coffee Cake, No Butter Nutty Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake. Lite recipe for Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake with nutty pecans/walnuts. Easy to make and the entire recipe can be put together in minutes. I love love anything streusel. Streusel is nothing but a topping that goes on top of the cake. This is a very very tender cake with a crunchy topping. Cinnamon topping adds a great depth of flavor to this cake....

Tamil style recipe for Sutta Vazhakkai Podi – Smoked Raw Banana Stir Fry Recipe made with onions and spices. Raw Banana Podimas fry / spiced roast recipe. Sutta Vazhakkai podi is an excellent side dish for rice. The raw bananas are smoked and then roasted in a spice mix until it resembles a coarse idli podi. Its so flavorful and goes extremely well with rice. Here is the recipe for Sutta Vazhakkai Podi – Smoked Raw Banana Stir Fry....

Cowpea | தட்டைப்பயறு கபாப் செய்வது எப்படி | Healthy Protein Rich Kebab Recipe. Recipe for healthy air fried / baked kebab made with thatta payaru . This is a healthy and gluten free recipe. Protein rich kebab recipe. Recipe with video. Thatta payaru is one of my favorite lentils of all time. It’s a very prominent grain used in Kongunadu and it’s also very nutritious. A single seed can contain upto 25% protein....

Easy Recipe for Vazhaipoo Poriyal / Valaipoo Poriyal – Banana Flower – Banana Blossom Stir-Fry. Detailed recipe video explaining how to clean, cut and store Vazhaipoo. Here are the other recipes on the site using Vazhaipoo / Banana Flower Vazhaipoo – Banana Blossom Recipes Banana Blossom is a rich source of Potassium and Vitamin A and E. Its also rich in fiber making its benefits so compelling to have it regularly....

Recipe for Vazhakkai Nuggets – Raw Banana / Plantain Nuggets made with boiled and grated plantains, veggies and spices. They are air fried and makes for a very healthy snack. They are fantastic as starters for a party. Recipe with step by step pictures and video. Here are some of the products that I recommend for making these Nuggets Kitchen King Masala (I like this brand and use it in my cooking) The two models of air fryer that I recommend: Philips Air Fryer Havells Air Fryer...

Badam Kheer Recipe Recipe for Badam Kheer made from scratch. No artificial colours added. Recipe with video. Here is an easy summer dessert that can be made effortlessly […]

Apple Fritters, Apple Bajji Recipe Recipe for Apple Fritters. Apple Bajji Recipe. Deep fried sweet fritters made with apples and spiced with cardamom. Step by step Video Recipe. This is […]

Recipe for easy and delicious Broccoli and Tofu Stir Fry in garlic sauce. Recipe with step by step pictures and video. Here is another healthy stir-fry on “eat the rainbow” series. This is a very easy stir fry that can be made in under 20 minutes. I have used Vegetarian oyster sauce today. I have also given the link for the product below. Vegetarian Oyster Flavored Sauce Many of you have also asked about the wok I use for my Asian cooking....

Even though, I have shared many recipes for biryani , I keep getting requests asking for making a simple meat biryani using ready made biryani masala and simple ingredients. So I am sharing that recipe here today. You can use any ready made biryani masala available in the super markets and I have used Shan Biryani Masala today as that is what is available easily even abroad. Just use whatever brand you like....

Chicken Dhonnai Biryani is a beloved Karnataka specialty, made famous by the iconic military hotels of Bengaluru. Unlike the traditional layered biryanis, this version is more of a spicy, one-pot dish where marinated chicken is cooked with seeraga samba rice (jeera rice) and a vibrant green masala made from coriander, mint, green chilies, and whole spices. What truly sets it apart is the way it’s served—in donne , or dried areca palm leaf bowls, which add a distinct earthy aroma....

Chow Chow Chutney | Merakai Chutney 10 minute chow chow chutney recipe that pairs well for idli and dosai. Perfect for the busy weekday mornings. Recipe with video. Chow Chow Chutney […]