Rasam is comfort food. Steaming rasam with hot rice is an antidote for the body and the mind. Or just drink it as a soup. Pepper rasam, in particular, is wonderful when you are ill. Whether it is a fever, cold or cough, this rasam provides relief. When I was a kid, my mum used…
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Rasavangi
Rasavangi is a typical Palakkad dish. It is very similar to Arachu Vitta Sambar (please refer my post on Shallot Sambar). However, the spices used are different and therefore, the taste too. I doubt this dish is made in homes other than those of Palakkad Iyers. This should not be so as it is a…
Elumichampazha Sadam (Lemon Rice)
Of all the flavoured rice recipes made in South India, lemon rice is the most popular. It is very easy to prepare and can be done in a jiffy. This is the go-to recipe when unexpected visitors drop in. Or when one is too lazy to cook a more elaborate meal. This extremely tasty rice…
Vengaya Sambar (Shallot & Lentil Curry)
Sambar is an iconic curry that is supposed to have originated from Thanjavur, Thamizhnadu. There are two main types of sambar (and a host of other, much less known varieties). The first one is called Podi Pota Sambar, largely prepared in Thamizhnadu. This uses a pre-prepared masala powder (I will post how to prepare this…
Chenai Vazhakkai Mezhukuperrati (Elephant Yam And Raw Banana Stir Fry)
Mezhukuperrati is an iconic dish for most people from Palakkad. And many people from this region of India consider a bowl of curd rice, with a mezhukuperrati as an accompaniment, as a gourmet meal. Mezhuku means fat (in this case, oil) and Perrati means stir fry. Practically any vegetable can be used to make a…
Pudina (Mint) Chutney
Chutneys are an integral part of any Indian home. There are several types of chutneys that are prepared, but perhaps the most popular is the mint chutney. This very popular chutney is paired with several snacks or sandwiches. The strong mint flavour is offset with the addition of other delicious herbs and spices, making it…
Rainbow Salad
Rainbow salad is a name that I coined for this salad as it has so many colours. I tried it for the first time when I had some very dear friends over for lunch. They enjoyed the salad so much that I was indeed surprised. I do not normally see Indians enjoying salads unless it…
Raw Papaya Salad
A few years ago, organic raw papaya was not available in the market. In many parts of the country, this vegetable is used to make several kinds of dishes. I too love dishes containing raw papaya. But I was always a little nervous to use raw papaya in a salad. Mainly of account of the…
Ellu Sadam (Sesame Rice, Til Rice)
Sesame is one of the richest sources of calcium in the world. Many people believe that dairy milk and it by-products give them calcium. But experts have told me that dairy milk actually draws calcium from the bones! Till about 2 generations ago, there was always a stock of sesame ladoos (balls of sesame seeds…
Puliyodharai (Tamarind Rice, Imli Chawal)
Among all South Indian flavoured rice, lemon rice and tamarind rice compete for the top slot. Both are made often. Lemon rice is made when unannounced guests drop in. There is no need for an occasion to make tamarind rice. Most Devi temples (Goddess Uma in her myriad manifestations) also serve tamarind rice. The combination…
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