Years and years ago, the Indian Express Group of Publications gifted me with a cookbook. It has been a treasured possession since then. It is now badly torn with constant use, but I still keep referring to it. I love many of the vegetarian recipes in the book and try to modify them to suit…
Month: February 2023
Green Tomato Chutney
The taste of green tomatoes (unripe tomatoes) is a little different from the red ones. I have often had dishes made with the green variety and have enjoyed them thoroughly. So, I was delighted that the Saturday organic market had some green tomatoes to offer. I wasted no time in lapping them up. And promptly…
Mochakottai Kuzhambu (Lima Beans Curr
From a very early age, I have had dishes using lima beans flaming hot. My mind is therefore conditioned to eat this legume really chili hot. When Hari first joined my family, he made a dish using lima beans – and it was not hot at all. My taste buds were left with a sense…
Allam Pachadi (Ginger Chutney)
I do love ginger chutneys, but make them only rarely. That’s because the balance of ginger and other ingredients must be perfect to get a great tasing chutney. Otherwise, the bitter taste of the ginger will come through. This recipe, from the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh/Telengana is a classic. It pairs well with…
Pineapple Rasam (Soup)
I have not had a pineapple rasam for over a decade, even though I really love it. That’s because my vegan doctor told me not to mix fruits with the main meal. Recently, another vegan doctor told me that it is perfectly alright to mix fruits with the main meal. I was confused. When I…
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