We recently took a trip to Rajasthan for a week and visited Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur. While there are a lot of places to see and cover, one could do only so much in a day. So I am writing about the things we did. The best time to visit Rajasthan will be in the months of October to February as summer can be unbearably hot. We travelled from Bangalore....
This is a hearty, everyday rajma that comes together beautifully in the Instant Pot, making it a convenient and nourishing dish for busy days. Here is how to do it. Prep: To begin, wash the rajma thoroughly under running water and soak it in plenty of water overnight or for at least 8 hours. This step softens the beans and ensures they cook evenly. Both chitra rajma (light-colored with speckles) and red rajma work well in this recipe....
Recipe for dhaba style Soya Keema Pav made with soya granules. Recipe with step by step pictures and video. Soya keema pav – Dhaba style recipe – Keema means minced meat. The texture of the cooked soya granules in spices and masala imitates the texture of minced meat. Its very filling and perfect to scoop up with butter toasted bread. This is perfect for parties. You can make the keema ahead of time....
Spicy Thengai Thogayal, Coconut Thogayal, Chutney For Rice. Easy and simple South Indian Tamilnadu style recipe for Spicy Thengai Thogayal – Thuvaiyal With Coconut – Coconut Chutney. Delicious with rice. With step by step pictures. This is a very easy and simple South Indian Tamilnadu style recipe for Thengai Thogayal – Thuvaiyal With Coconut. Thogayal is a thick chutney usually served with rice. Lentils and spices are fried and ground with coconut....
Recipe for thakkali thokku – tomato thokku. Perfect recipe that stays fresh for long travels. Recipe with step by step pictures. There are different kinds of relish used in everyday Tamil cuisine and tomato thokku is one of my favorites. It is very piquant in taste and goes very well for idli, dosa and chapati. This is a spicy and delicious thokku and can be stored for up to a month....
Recipe for one pot pulao made with thatta payaru known as cowpea. Perfect for busy weekdays and here is another delicious lunch box recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes. Cowpea is cultivated all over the Kongunadu region due to its nature of being tolerant to drought and heat than other legumes. A single seed can contain upto 25% protein. Cowpea is perfect for cultivation in poor dry conditions and it makes it an important crop for arid and dry regions where many other crops fail to grow....
Image byFreepik Blogging as a form of online employment and activity has long been popular and developed. People of all ages, preferences, and professions are involved in this area. It seems there is no longer a single topic that is not covered by a blog. One of the most popular and sought-after niches now is food blogging. If earlier the topic of cuisine and constant cooking could be associated exclusively with housewives or restaurant chefs, nowadays the topics of food, the peculiarities of its preparation, and interesting presentation of dishes are a subject of interest and activity for a wide variety of people....
Recipe for traditional Kongunad kaata kuzhambu made with toor dal. Recipe with step by step pictures. Kaata Kuzhambu is a very traditional recipe made in the kongunad region. It is usually served with Ragi Kali, idli or dosa. Kaatam காட்டம் literally means heat. The curry has an intense aroma that will fill the kitchen as you cook. The recipe is from one of my favorite Navamani Auntie. She is the most wittiest in the family....
Recipe for spicy and tangy tomato pudina chutney, country style. This recipe goes so well with idli , dosa and even ragi mudde . Recipe with step by step pictures. தக்காளி புதினா சட்னி This is an excellent everyday recipe made with tomatoes and mint leaves. I like to make this chutney a little spicy. This is perfect for breakfast and I am sure that one will go for second serving of idli or dosa along with this chutney....
Recipe for village style vegetable cutlets made with veggies and kadalai maavu / besan. Recipe with step by step pictures and video. Party friendly recipe. These are the 80’s cutlets as we knew it before the potatoes and bread crumbs caused the disruption to the kadalai maavu / besan cutlet world. These cutlets made with kadalai maavu / besan have their own fan base and nostalgia associated with it. They are so easy to make and frills free....
India is a land of diversity, and just like its people, the food is quite varied. Not only are the ingredients different when you move from the north to south or east to west, but there are differences in techniques, spices, and of course overall flavours. One of the most popular cuisines of India, eaten with love and excitement across the world, is simply known as South Indian food....
Food may not be the biggest attraction of a casino (we’re all there for the wins, I guess!), but it’s still pretty big, and a lot of people are interested in the eats they’ll get when they’re at a casino. Whether you’re planning a trip to a physical casino or creating your own casino-themed night so you make the very most out of playing online slots, knowing the kinds of foods you’re likely to get at a casino can be pretty helpful!...
This is my moms Keerai recipe and has just 5 ingredients. Its the easiest to do and the most tastiest. The onions give the Keerai a nice richness. My mom used to make this almost twice or even thrice every week when we were young. Arakeerai, Siru Keerai or even Palak works well for this recipe. Keerai, rice and a dollop of ghee will make your everyday lunch special. My son loves it too....
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. […] Murungai Keerai Poriyal | Drumstick Leaves Stir-fry (Vegan) Murungai Keerai Poriyal | Drumstick Leaves Stir-fry (Vegan) South Indian Healthy and easy to make Murungai keerai poriyal – Drumstick Leaves Stir-fry . This vegan […]
Recipe for street style egg rice recipe made with Indian masala. South Indian rottu kadai style egg rice recipe. Egg rice is a very popular street style food that’s loaded with Indian masalas and finished with a little soy sauce for flavour. The green chillies are ground to a paste and are the main source of spiciness in this street style egg rice. This dish not taste anything like the Chinese fried rice....
Cabbage Rolls, Steamed Cabbage Rolls with spicy Peanut Sauce I am trying to incorporate healthy snacks into our menu for our hungry evenings. We love these steamed cabbage rolls with peanut sauce. Its a […]
Have you ever heard of space cake? While it may sound like a dessert from another galaxy, it’s actually a beloved edible treat made with cannabis — particularly popular in the Netherlands and among adventurous home bakers across Europe. Whether you’re curious about how cannabis can be infused into food or just want to explore a new kind of baking project (where the real secret ingredient is patience), this beginner-friendly guide walks you through the essentials of making space cake — safely, legally, and deliciously....
Kara Kozhukattai is made in the Kongunad region using par boiled rice and not the regularly used rice flour. This is a very light and super tasty kozhukattai. This is a childhood favorite for everyone. It is generally made with lots of onions. If making for festival like ganesh chaturthi, onions are omitted. This kozhukattai is mainly had for dinner with some chutney. If there are very young children or aged people at home, the chana dal (kadalai paruppu) used in the recipe is boiled and added instead of adding them during tempering....
Recipe for Mothagam – Sweet Coconut Kozhukattai with home made ground rice. Vinayagar Chathurthi festival prasadam. Easy to do recipe with thengai pooranam. Vinayagar Chathurthi means Kozhukattai. Kozhukattai is the main prasadam for the day. This is a very easy recipe for Sweet Kozhukattai that is made using soaked rice. Here is how to do Sweet Coconut Kozhukattai for Vinayagar Chathurthi. Wash 1/2 cup of raw rice in water for 2-3 times....
Paragon Style Fish Mango Curry With Coconut Milk And Raw Mangoes. Perfect as a side dish for Appam, Idiyappam, or Rice. Paragon is one of the best food landmarks of Calicut. While the biryani at Paragon is legendary, I am a fan of their mango fish curry. The restaurant has consistently served quality dishes over the years and their service is really good. Paragon is one of our must stops when passing through Calicut....
