Idli is one of the commonest breakfasts in South India. I would not be wrong to say that it has grown into a national dish. These steamed dumplings of lentils and rice/millets are also fermented, making idlis a very healthy dish. Once the hard work of grinding is done, it becomes a cakewalk to make…
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Venn Pongal
This is a very traditional rice based dish from Thamizhnadu. There are two versions. The sweet one is called Sarkarai Pongal. My post today is about the savoury one called Venn Pongal. Pongals have a rather cult status in Thamizhnadu on account of one of the major festivals called Pongal. It is a harvest festival…
Eggplant In Yogurt
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…
Cream Of Tomato Soup
One of the most common soups is tomato soup. I think most Indians would have had this at some point or other as it is the soup that was often served in restaurants in days of yore. There are several variations to a tomato soup. And there are Indianised versions of this soup. The recipe…
Badam Barfi (Almond Fudge)
I normally do not consume sweets as I don’t have a sweet tooth. The exception is during Diwali. I cannot imagine this festival without sweets. As I have mentioned many times before, South Indians normally prepare all their Diwali sweets and savouries at home. Unlike North India where these are bought from shops. The problem…
Mathan Puli Pachadi (Pumpkin Tamarind Curry)
This is a typical and very traditional Palakkad dish. It is normally made with one of two vegetables – pumpkin or okra. A very unique and tasty dish that pairs very well with mulakootal. Hari once made this dish at a vegan cooking class. It was a super-hit. The attendees all claimed that they had…
Kachumber Salad (Cucumber, Vellarikka Salad)
After all the binge eating during Diwali, it is time again for some healthy recipes. And what better than a good salad? Especially as winter has set in early and the market will soon be filled with fresh and wonderful vegetables. The salad today is normally served with Parsi dhansak (please refer section on main…
Paruppu Keerai (Spinach And Lentils)
My post today is about another green, the humble spinach. There are several exciting recipes with this green. One of my favourites is the very simple spinach and lentils. This tastes so delightful whether combined with steamed rice or Indian breads. And it is very easy and quick to prepare. I am not sure about…
Vine Spinach And Chickpea Curry
I am generally fond of greens. But one of the greens that I did not like was vine spinach (poi saag, pasalai keerai) as it always tasted raw. My cousin, Vanaja Raghuram, sent me a recipe to cook this green with chickpea. I tried out the recipe and it turned out really well. Since then,…
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton For several years, many of my friends and well-wishers have been encouraging me to start a blog, publish a book or begin a YouTube channel. I thank all of you for the great confidence you have reposed in…
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