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 :...
Spinach Rice Recipe | Palak Rice

Spinach Rice Recipe | Palak Rice

Spinach rice is a delicious rice dish ideal for lunch, brunch or dinner. It is a good way to include iron riich spinach in our diet.  God could not be everywhere and hence he made mothers. It’s so true, mothers person plays a vital role in  shaping our lives....
Lemon Rice / lunch box ideas

Lemon Rice / lunch box ideas

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 has it as one of the savoury dishes prepared without onion. Today, I have a quick-fix lunch box...

Cabbage rice

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...
Spicy Pongal for Sankranti

Spicy Pongal for Sankranti

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...
Sweet Rice Recipe  | South Indian

Sweet Rice Recipe | South Indian

Sweet rice is a traditional festive dish from India. Aromatic and delicious, it makes a good treat for many festivals. Celebrations and sweets go hand in hand. As this year comes to an end ,here is a sweet dish for you all. May the year ahead be filled with immense...