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Accompaniments
Kattina Saaru is another kind of rasam. The name "Kattina Saaru" comes from Kannada language meaning filterate and "saaru " is rasam. Here, the water that is used in cooking the tuvar dal, is used for the rasam and the cooked dal, that is the residue, is used to make a special kind of sweet, […]
Accompaniments
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 compared to sambar.
Rice Dishes
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 : Grate one coconut […]
Desserts
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.
Sabzis and Gravies
Alu Methi is a popular accompaniment that tastes good with any Indian flat bread. It is lightly tossed with spices in a seasoning of fenugreek leaves. I make this dish quiet often; primarily for three reasons, it is easy to make, liked by my family and ideal for those days of no onion -garlic. Yes,it […]
Rice Dishes
Spinach Rice is a flavoursome and healthy rice dish. It is ideal for lunch or dinner.
Accompaniments
Kadhi is a popular accompaniment served with plain rice or jeera rice. It is a yoghurt based dish, usually served along with steamed rice. It is prepared in different kinds in different parts of the country. Today, I am presenting you with the tasty Rajasthani Kadhi. The other Rajasthani recipes shared earlier are : […]
Accompaniments
This green chutney is ideal as an accompaniment with snacks as samosas or cutlets. It can also be used with chapati, idli or dosa as a change from the regular one. Mint chutney in the refrigerator can be a quick fix solution in emergencies. Do give it a try.
Festival Recipes
Ugadi is an important festival of India, though predominantely celebrated in the Southern region. It marks the beginning of a new era, simply put , Ugadi is a sanskrit word comprising of yug and adi where "yug" means "era " and 'adi" means "beginning ". Thus, this marks the new year for us. According to […]
Sweets
Holi, the festival of colours marks the arrival of spring. It is the time when we love to celebrate the beautiful season, which soon ends giving us the worse summer. This festival is celebrated throughout the country, though the spirit of the festival has dwindled these days. What was once a colourful play with each […]
Sabzis and Gravies
The humble carrot , though tasty does not standout much as a stirfry. It is ideal if blended with any other kind. Carrot and corn stirfry is healthy and easy to make and can be used as an accompaniment with chapati or phulka. It is also ideal for those who do not like to eat […]
Accompaniments
Sprouts are storehouse of nutrients and it is highly recommended in a vegetarian diet. Make the sprouts and keep them handy. They can be used for various purposes. Here is a recipe of mixed sprouts veggie which is tasty and easy to make. It is ideal for lunch box along with chapati.
Rice Dishes
Lemon rice is one of the pre-dominant dishes prepared in South Indian home. It is tasty, makes a good meal and is actually a festive delicacy. A traditional festive meal calls it as chitranna. It is one of the essentials made without onions. Today, I have a quick-fix lunch box menu. It is ideal to […]
Rice Dishes
Cabbage ,occasionally makes a peep in my kitchen and it is usually for the stir fry or the indo-chinese dishes that I use it. Many years back, I had read about the cabbage rice by the famous cooking magnet Tarla Dalal, I really could recall the recipe and last week decided to give a try […]
Sabzis and Gravies
India, being a land of diverse culture and traditions, we are a home to different cuisines also. Each state has its own kind of food depending on the availability of the cereals and pulses. People dwelling since some time, tend to follow their own method of cooking and thus there have been a significant change […]
Breakfast
Methi or fenugreek leaves make tasty dishes, despite being good for health.Hence, one can include it regularly in their diet. They can be used in a wide variety of dishes. Methi parathas are tasty and make great snack for the lunch box. I had earlier written of one kind of it. Here is another variety.
Accompaniments
Stuffed cucumber is a traditional dish from Karnataka in South India. It is served with jowar roti or chapati. Today, various kinds of stuffed vegetables are prepared. South Indian cooking differs from its counterpart in many aspects. Here, brinjal, ridge gourd, cucumber and bittergourd are usually used in the preparation. Today, we take a look […]
Sweets
Coconut burfi, a name familiar to one and all as " Khobbare mittaye" was prepared quite often earlier. But, with the changing trends and eating habits, these sweets make an occasional comeback during festivals as Dasara and Diwali. At times, when piles of coconut are lying in the refrigerator during certain […]
Desserts
Moong dal is used for various purposes in our daily cooking. From salads and dals to desserts, it finds its place in some form or the other. Today, I present a traditional Indian sweet dish. Payasa is a sweet preparation usually of medium consistency, which are made of numerous kinds.
Sabzis and Gravies
Beetroot stir fry is a simple, healthy and tasty side dish from South Indian cuisine. It pairs well with chapati or phulka. Beetroot is a wonderful vegetable .The vibrant purple colour is very pleasing. I really love that colour. Dark coloured vegetables are all rich in nutrients and so is this one. It is rich […]
Accompaniments
Spinach is widely used in my cooking. I like this green vegetable for its versitality. One can use it in various kinds of dishes, from starters to rice dishes. Being a store house of nutrients, its one of the reasons, vegetarians should use it. The gravy of spinach is the basis for many north indian […]
Accompaniments
Tomato pickle is tasty, easy to make and gets ready in ten minutes. It is ideal to serve with hot steamed rice. If refrigerated, it stays good for a couple of days. I often make this and keep when tomatoes are available in plenty, it stays good for a couple of days when refrigerated. It […]
Sabzis and Gravies
Malai Kofta is a tasty and popular North Indian side dish. Koftas are small balls made by deep or shallow frying. They are immersed in the gravy made with malai (fresh cream). The koftas and gravy are made of different kinds as using vegetables, paneer or potatoes. Here is one kind which is immensely liked by […]
Rice Dishes
This year,January 15 is Makar Sankranti , a very important festival in South India. It marks new beginnings. The previous day too, is celebrated by giving fresh grains and other cereals to elderly married ladies.It symbolises sharing and good will to others.Houses are decorated with colourful rangolis. Lunch is a welcome meal of bajra roti […]
