This is the rice I cooked following Southern Falvours. The rice was very flavourful and my daughter liked it. She took it in her lunch box to school. This recipe is very easy to prepare and perfect for lunch boxes. Ingredients:Rice-1 1/2cups (I used Karnataka Ponni)Turmeric Powder-1/4tspSalt-to tasteFor The Spice…
When I went to the garden I saw the manathakkali plant in full bloom. There were so many flowers, fruits and raw berries. My mom used to prepare puli kulambu with the berries. The greens are also used in dishes such as masiyal and poriyal. The plant has medicinal properties…
Today is the 14th week of Blog Hop Wednesday. I was paired with Anusha Praveen of Tomato Blues by Radhika. She has a nice collection of recipes and I selected this flavourful Kulcha for the day. The mild flavour of garlic and cilantro in the kulcha was very nice. The…
Masala Puri is my hubby’s favourite chaat. When ever we visit a chaat stall, he would order it. I was searching for a recipe for this dish and I came across this recipe from Aayi’s Recipes. I bookmarked it before long but couldn’t try it. When I prepared puris for…
Southern Flavours by Chandra Padmanabhan is a cook book totally dedicated to South Indian cooking. The book covers recipes from all the four southern states, i.e., Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Authentic recipes adorn the book. It is a must read for readers interested in regional recipes. For…
When ever I think of Pani puri, I remember my mom. She makes the best pani puris according to me. When we were in college, my brother used to bring his friends to home for parties. All his friends were my mom’s fans. They liked whatever she prepares. Pani puri…
Methi / Fenugreek leaves known as vendhaya keerai in Tamil. This is a nutritious green and is best for feeding mothers. Drinking 1 cup of fenugreek leaves tea a day is said to relieve the pain caused by arthritis (Wikipedia). The seeds are used as spice and the leaves are…
This is the simplest chutney which is very easy to prepare. Idli, dosas, and variety rice are served with different kinds of chutneys. Coconut chutney is a must for all these dishes. This chutney is a no cook chutney except for the tempering. If you have grated coconut in the…
According to me, my mom makes the best pani puris. She manages to do every thing from scratch and there were a lot of fans among my brother’s friends. She used to make puris to fill big jars and they will be completely finished on a single day. Nowadays, as…
For this month’s Baring Baker’s Challenge, Audax of Audax Artifex has taken us back to basics of making scones or baking powder biscuits. He has provided with so many recipes to try from. I made a version of my own adding cheese and apricot. These biscuits are sweet and very soft…