Barley is not a cereal that I am very familiar with. It is not prominently displayed in either provision shops or supermarkets in North India. So it is never top-of-mind. But it was something that I always wanted to try. So I was delighted when I came across barley when I was ordering rice from…
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Potato Rice
The southern state of Thamizh Nadu is well known for its flavoured rice, the most popular being tamarind rice and lemon rice. There are several others including coconut rice, sesame rice, peanut rice and mango rice, to name a few. There is a festival in Thamizh Nadu called Aadi Perukku that normally falls in the…
Jackfruit Seed Kurma (Curry)
I really have no idea where kurmas actually originated from. I suspect that it probably is a Mughlai dish. But there are references that it originated in South Asia, though of Mughlai origin. These are spicy dishes (not chili hot). They contain an amalgamation of spices that are normally quite over-powering. but incredibly tasty. Many…
Village Style Chutney
Many South Indian breakfast dishes is often accompanied with a chutney. There are literally hundreds of chutneys. The most popular of these are coconut or tomato. The one that I am posting today is very unusual and delectable. Frankly, I did not expect it to be so tasty. And really easy to prepare. If you…
Mixed Vegetable Curry
I try to make flavoured rice about once a week. The only issue that I face is that the meal does not contain enough vegetables. The rice is just rice with some flavouring like lime, sesame, coconut or some such. I am therefore constantly on the lookout for a vegetable curry with loads of several…
Chilled Raw Mango Soup
Indian summer can be harsh and unrelenting. The sun saps your energy so that you will not even have the energy to move from your chair. But there are little compensations. Mangoes are one of them. Sweet and luscious, these fruits are an absolute delight. So, why did I choose a raw mango soup? There…
Chilled Beetroot Soup
The body, in this harsh and hot weather, craves something chilled. Salads are good, but difficult to consume given that there is a definite loss of appetite. So I decided to experiment with cold soups, with inspiration from bloggers. Each such exercise has been an unqualified success. Frankly, this is the first time I’m trying…
Puliya Kuthi Upma (Rice In A Tamarind Base)
My mother used to make this dish in the 60’s. I always complained bitterly – it was not my favourite dish. But, of late, I have been craving this dish. I had no idea how to make it. All that I remembered was the taste. Look at the irony of life. When my mum, a…
Lehsuni Kadhi (Chickpea, Buttermilk and Garlic Curry)
I really have no idea where Lehsuni Kadhi originated. All that I know is that it is delicious. Some years ago, I shared the recipes of kadhis from various states of India. But this kadhi was not one of them. But it was always in the back of my mind to post this recipe at…
Karuvepellai Sadam (Curry Leaves Rice)
South India has several different kinds of flavored rice. The most popular is lime rice. It is easy to put together. When unexpected guests drop in, this is the first thing that the host puts together. Served with a potato roast and papads. The other popular ones are tamarind, sesame, coconut, tomato, eggplant rice. Also…
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