Summer is here and with that, time to enjoy some summer fruits. There are many seasonal favorites but Watermelon is definitely at the top of the list. No summer vacation has ever passed without gulping watermelon everyday, be it just eating it plain or watermelon juice. Obviously the most interesting and consumed part of a […]
Category: Breakfast
Thavalai Adai | Adai | Lentil Pancakes
Adai is a healthy, protein rich & nutrient rich tiffin ( breakfast, dinner or snack) made of mixed rice, lentils & spices like red chilli and ginger. Adai is popularly paired with aviyal and is a perfect combo but also is served with jaggery, idli powder and chutney. Adai dosa can be made thick or thin, soft or crisp, all […]
Sponge Dosa | Soft Dosa
Who says dosa has to be crispy and crunchy… here is an absolutely soft and fluffy dosa that stays soft and fluffy for good amount of time. This is a perfect lunchbox dosa that does not dry up and stays much softer than it’s cousin. Kids love these fluffy airy dosas for dinner or lunch […]
Tiffin Sambar | Hotel Style Sambar
Tiffin sambar is quintessential side dish that complements many South Indian breakfast/tiffin items like dosa, idli. It is made by mix of veggies and lentils with a special ground masala mix.
Spicy Chickpea Avocado Toast
This avocado toast with spiced chickpeas and California avocado is a super tasty and nourishing meal. It makes for an awesome breakfast or brunch. This is perfect dish for both kids and adults as it can be made mildly spicy for kids liking and little zing for adults by topping the toast off with some red pepper flakes.
Instant pot Vermicelli Pulav| Semiya Pulav
Vermicelli aka Semiya pulav, is a one pot meal that is flavorful made with whole masala, fresh mint and coriander. This Instant pot version is even more easy and quick to make.
Masala Dosa
Masala Dosa is South Indian style crepe stuffed with spicy potato filling. the dosa is made from rice, lentils, methi, and the stuffing with potato, onion, tomato & curry leaves, served with chutneys and sambar.
Peanut Idli milagaipodi | Idli lentil powder
Idli podi is a coarse powder made with a mixture of ground dry spices that typically contains dried chilis, urad dal, channa dal, salt and sesame seeds. This is a must have condiment for idlis, dosas and other South Indian breakfast dishes.
Persimmon Cucumber Salad
A vibrant salad with crunchy cucumbers, sweet persimmons and tart pomegranate that brings back summer on your table even during fall and winter. This is a perfect breakfast salad just on its own or that pairs well with an omelet or pancakes. This can also be added to your thanksgiving table to lighten up the […]
Guacamole Salad | Avocado -Mint salad
Here is a fun way to eat your guacamole. Fresh avocado, tomatoes tossed with crunchy onions and cucumbers topped with Mint-coriander sauce. The mint and coriander sauce/chutney adds a freshness and great depth of flavor to this familiar ingredients. I was busy getting kids ready for a weekend b’day party, I realized that I have […]
