Recipe for chicken rice, a popular street side special where the fried chicken, eggs and veggies are tossed in rice and spices. In Tamilnadu, one of the very famous street side specials for dinner has to be chicken rice. It’s a variety of fried rice where fried chicken is added along with other spices and veggies and tossed in a wok with rice. This can be easily replicated at home and here is my version of chicken rice....

Recipe for Asian style Cabbage stir fry. Easy to put together side dish that can be put together in minutes. Chinese Cabbage stir fry recipe. When we used to stay in Hong Kong, I loved their stir fried veggies served at local restaurants. All the restaurants used to have a stir fried green or veggies. Usually Chinese greens like Gai lan, Yau Choy or cabbage and even cucumbers are used for the stir-fry....

Flax seeds idli podi | Flax seed Chutney Powder Recipe Recipe for homemade idli podi made with flax seeds. ஆளி விதை இட்லி பொடி. Flax seeds idli podi / Flax seeds chutney powder recipe. Recipe with […]

Recipe for barbecue grilled pineapples with cinnamon sugar. An easy and crowd pleasing party favorite. The best way to end your bbq meal. Recipe with step by step pictures. Grilled Pineapple with cinnamon is one of the absolutely fabulous and simple desserts. If you haven’t tried this, book mark this for your next barbecue outing. This simple sugar and cinnamon glazed pineapple will become one of the best things to look for on your next bbq party....

We used to live in a residential colony when we were young. Mornings were lively and busy. The milk man would be the first to come. Followed by the fish guy on his cycle, with wicker baskets tied on either side of the carrier. The baskets would be filled with that days catch and crushed ice. The baskets would be dripping and was a sight to watch. The one that I looked for the most was this old lady who had a wet burlap lined wicker basket on her head selling greens....

Mutton Stew – The perfect partner for idiyappam and appam . Its called as Ishtu, the local word for stew. This is a very mild gravy / curry flavored with a lot of ginger and coconut milk. Here is how to do simple Mutton stew. Here is the veg version of the recipe. Here is the recipe for chicken stew I got this recipe from my friend Linish’s mom. Linish is one of the greatest foodie in my circle and he has been telling me for sometime as to how he relishes his mom’s mutton stew every time he visits home....

Recipe for easy to do Moong Sprouts Curry with coconut milk. Serve with rice or chapati. Recipe with video. This Moong Sprouts Curry is an easy recipe that can be put together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for that busy weeknight dinner. There is no grinding of masalas etc… in this recipe making it perfect for bachelors to try. I have used canned coconut milk in this recipe to keep it simple....

Mushroom kuzhambu / kulambu for idli and dosa. Easy Tamilnadu style Kaalan kuzhambu recipe to be served with idli and dosa. With step by step pictures. This mushroom kuzhambu is a favorite for idli and dosa and the ground coconut masala makes it rich and perfect. The aroma that fills the kitchen in the morning when you make this kurma is just fantastic. Here is how to do it....

Recipe for authentic South Indian Tamilnadu Style Mutton Kuzhambu. Perfect side dish for Idli, Idiyappam, Appam and Biryani. With step by step pictures. Kandasamy Abba is my Paati’s (dad’s mom) elder brother’s son. Kandasamy Abba and my Thaatha (mom’s dad) were the best of friends and he was the one instrumental in getting my mom and dad married. He is my dad’s hero. He will not do anything without asking him....

Orange chicken recipe inspired from the chain Panda Express. Crispy sauce coated orange chicken recipe. Asian Chinese inspired orange chicken recipe. Serve with rice or fried rice . Copycat Recipe. With step by step pictures. We used to live in Del Mar, San Diego and just next to our apartment complex was a small little mall and they had Panda Express. It was my number one place for my fast food craving once a month....

Pondicherry style roast chicken with vegetables. Chicken brined overnite and roasted along with vegetables and spices. Simple and delicious recipe. I am a great fan of Lourdes Tirouvanziam-Louis and her book, The Pondicherry Kitchen. I am so lucky to have gotten in touch with her recently. During a recent conversation with her, Madam Louis was really generous to pass on some of her recipes to try in my kitchen. This recipe of hers, Pondicherry style chicken roast with vegetables is absolutely divine....

Recipe for Tamil style spicy prawn thokku / eral masala thokku . Recipe for prawn thokku with step by step pictures and video. Here is a fantastic spicy side dish for rice. The prawns are cooked in an onion – tomato spicy masala gravy. I prefer to use country tomatoes (naatu thakkali) for this dish as it imparts that nice tang in the gravy and makes it oh! so delicious....

Easy recipe for takeaway style prawn / shrimp fried rice enriched with the addition of eggs and vegetables. Easy and quick recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes. Takeaway Style Prawn Fried Rice combines the savory flavors of fried rice mixed with cooked prawns and eggs. This dish is often found in Asian takeout menus and is loved by many for its simplicity and delicious taste. If you have cooked rice on hand, this recipe can be put together in under 30 minutes....

The first time I had Vadacurry was during my college days in Chennai. I loved it so much and I still do. I tried this recipe recently and I was thrilled to bits. The traditional way to do the vadacurry is to deep fry the vadais and then add it to the curry. But I am steaming the vadais today to keep it a little more healthier. This recipe has been minimally adapted from Chef....

Vendhaya Keerai Rotti – Fenugreek Leaves Chapati Recipe – Rotti made with a combination of whole wheat flour, sorghum flour, fenugreek leaves and spices. Recipe with step by step pictures and video. Here is the video of how to make Vendhaya Keerai Rotti – Fenugreek Leaves Chapati Recipe Here is how to make Vendhaya Keerai Rotti – Fenugreek Leaves Chapati Recipe Take a bowl and add in the flours and the oil....

The modern food scene is constantly evolving, with new trends emerging from the intersection of convenience and quality. In cities and suburbs alike, a classic has reemerged with a sophisticated twist: gourmet salami. Once a simple deli counter staple, this cured meat is now a celebrated centerpiece on charcuterie boards, a star in upscale lunches, and the perfect partner for a glass of wine. But what’s behind this surge in popularity?...

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Mint Butter Rice With Paneer Recipe for a quick and easy butter tossed rice made with the addition of paneer and herbs. Perfect for a quick meal or to pack […]

Bhindi Masala, Ladies Finger Masala Recipe. Bhindi Masala – This is a very simple recipe made with bhendi – vendakkai. This okra gravy is a semi-dry preparation and tastes well for roti / chapati. There is this cute little thing that happens when buying bhindi in the Indian market. You can spot all the ladies trying to break the tip of each and every bhindi before putting it in their basket....

A simple stuffed paratha recipe made with a filling of grated hard-boiled eggs, herbs, and spices. Perfect for breakfast or as an after-school snack. The paratha dough and hard-boiled eggs can be made ahead for making this recipe. This recipe makes about 4 parathas and is perfect for breakfast or as an after-school snack. These parathas are super filling and perfect for a hunger fix. Here are the things you can buy online for making this recipe Hard Anodised Roti Tava https://amzn....