I usually don’t make sambar with vendakai / okra as i like it best in poriyal/ vepudu. I am compelled to prepare sambar with it because this vendakai /okra was harvested at my home. Since i had only handful of them i chose to make sambar out of it and […]
I learnt this simple, spicy and yummy tasting chutney from my MIL and i make this chutney as side accompany when i don’t have enough time to make anything with huge preparation. Though it has only handful ingredients the end results seem super vow. So lets get to the recipe! […]
Poha /aval also known as flattened rice is something with which i love to make breakfast. Kanda poha is a crunchy, spicy and little tangy recipe. It is easy to cook and can be made with lot of variations as well. This recipe requires no pre preparation and can be […]
Pulusu upma/ Tamarind upma is an authentic arya vysya recipe where ground rice is cooked in tempered tamarind mixture. Its flavor is distinct from other upma variety made at home as it carries tanginess, spiciness and little sweetness as well. My mom makes it at home she runs out of […]
Palak pappu as the name suggests it is made with 2 key ingredients palak / spinach and toor dal. This is a very nutritious and healthy dal recipe and tastes best with rice and roti. I make this very often at home with fresh spinach harvested from my patio garden. […]
Yesterday wen me and my hubby were taking a look at the old pics taken in las vegas it reminded me of the lemon rice that I had packed to eat for lunch during our long drive. So I thought why not refresh the memories with same rice. Lemon rice […]
A mouth watering one pot dish and popular street food in Tamil Nadu which can be prepared either by making fresh parottas or left over ones. I usually make simple beginner version of this, but this time I thought let me give it a try and this turned out great. […]
Chicken kuzhambu/Kozhi kuzhambu/ Kodi pulusu is a thick gravy prepared with chicken pieces and masala. This kuzhambu can be prepared with coconut or without coconut. So I made this Chicken kuzhambu with cashew paste, yes you heard it right! Cashew paste adds extra taste, perfect texture, thickness and richness to […]
