Methi Pulao/ Fenugreek Leaves Rice Pilaf
Methi Pulao is something that I usually make when I’m entertaining vegetarian friends. No reason in particular. But since I’m a big fan of the fenugreek leaf flavor I just assume every vegetarian...
View ArticleWhat was that again?
The last one year for Nish who turned 4 in September has been profound in terms of mental maturity and verbal acquisitions. His preschooler sass, innocent fumbles, wise observations and insightful...
View ArticleNavratan Korma
Navratan Korma, meaning a mixture of nine gems is a delicious vegetarian dish from the Mughlai cuisine. The nine gems indicate the nine veggies, fruits and nuts that go into the dish. Influenced by the...
View ArticleVegetable Biryani- Chettinad Style
Known to be the spiciest and the most aromatic cuisine of India, the Chettinad cuisine is one of my favorites. I’ve spent many glorious evenings in Chennai wiping away plates of Biryani and sucking on...
View ArticlePork Curry– Coorgi Style
Many things about the Kodava community fascinated me right from when I was a child. Their gentle and good looking men and women folk, their intriguing customs, distinctive dressing and sweet sounding...
View ArticlePregnancy Take 2
Howdy folks!! I’m sorry, I’ve been long quiet. Didn’t mean to. Thought every other day I would get back. But each of those days for reasons of their own often killed my enthusiasm for blogging. Like...
View ArticleBlack Eyed Peas in Yogurt Sauce
This dish is as simple as an Indian curry can get. At the same time it is so flavorful that it goes well with either plain rice or rotis. Ingredients 2 cups black eyed peas soaked in water for 5 – 6...
View ArticleEggplant(Brinjal) Masala
This recipe tastes great with the long green variety of eggplants. If you can’t find the green kind you can use whatever you have just like I did here. Though it might not taste as good it still will...
View ArticleRagi Roti – Finger Millet Flat Bread
This gluten free South Indian flat bread is made with the most healthiest of grains – Millet. Rich in minerals, vitamins and proteins Millet is worth acquiring a taste for. Apart from all the...
View ArticleApril 22nd – Happy Birthday Papa
The heart monitor beeped steadily. The morning nurse gently tapped the half full IV bag as she checked in on my Father. She nodded and left the room. The room reeked of disinfectant. I hesitantly...
View ArticleVendakka Curry – Okra In Spicy Coconut Milk Gravy
This easy to make Kerala style curry pairs amazingly well with rice. The only tedious step involved in this recipe is extracting the coconut milk. But if you use canned coconut milk like I do then...
View ArticleAll About Dosas
Dosas are yummy crêpes made from fermented batter of rice and black gram. These can be made and eaten in a gazillion different forms. I plan on updating this post as and when I make the different...
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