Kootu is a mild dish made of veggie of choice and dal with or without coconut Masala. Usually it is mild and is accompanied with a spicy rice dish. Its a staple south Indian dish that is served as a side dish at functions and celebrations. It has a thick consistency and goes very well […]
Here is a healthy Lowcarb, Vegan dish which is a meal in its own right. Its a perfect party dish that would impress your guests in any gathering. Quick and easy, no cutting , no chopping. Just whip up a quick gravy, put it in the oven and enjoy a cup of tea or wine […]
‘I love Sambar Vadai’ does not even scratch the surface to how much I like the sambar vadai. I can’t remember a time when I did not love the urad dal vadas which were more commonly made in our home during festival season. The leftover vadas ( if any ) would turn into sambar vadas […]
Besi Bele Bath is a rice and dal mix that is cooked with assorted veggies and special bath powder. The bisi bele bath powder is what gives the dish its uniqueness and basically defines the taste and flavor of this dish.
I have always relished the urad dal vadas aka Medu Vada which were usually made during festivals and special occasions in our home. So you can imagine how I eagerly awaited those special days. So whenever it was made I would gobble up to my hearts content. The base preparation is the similar for any variety […]
I call the Sweet chutney and the Green chutney the ‘Chaat Twins’. No chaat is complete without the sweet and spicy tastes. These are readily available in the market today but the homemade version is superior any day. I make it in bulk like 5 servings or so and store it so its handy. Usually […]
Ennai kathirikai is a very popular dish in Tamilnadu. It is prepared in different ways in different regions but the the basics are the same. It’s a melt in your mouth baby brinjals stuffed with the freshly ground masala and cooked in tangy tamarind gravy. It pairs well with plain rice or also paired with […]
You must be thinking what kind of a recipe is this? Everyone knows how to make cucumber salad. Let me assure you, these few simple ingredients takes the salad to the next level. This is my side/subzi for rice on days that my pantry is running low on supplies or I don’t have time to […]
This Aloo Baingan ki subji is a simple and quick side dish that pairs well with roti and rice. Growing up these kind of dry subjis were frequents with rotis. I would eat them to school for lunch almost every other day as these did not get messy like dal and gravies and easy to make […]
Sambar Sadam is a quick,very easy one pot meal that is very filling and nutritious. It’s a perfect Instantpot recipe.