Rasam delight of good food

After a few days of eating outside food, there  is no bigger delight than having a simple meal of rice and rasam at home. It is the daily requirement of many people in South India. Rasam, is the accompaniment used with plain rice. It is of thinner consistency when...

Rice Porridge for summer

Rice porridge cooked in coconut milk is a comfort food for summer. It is soothing to the body and does not involve much work near the fire.  It is cooked on a slow flame, with an occasional stir. This is a  typical food of South Kanara. To make the coconut milk :...

Aamrakhand

Aamrakhand,  delicacy of hung curd infused with mango puree is a Maharashtrian dish. It is similar to Shrikhand, the only difference being the addition of mango puree here. It can be used with the indian flat bread as chapati or puri or even as a dessert. Summer is...