Groundnut chutney

Groundnut chutney is a very tasty accompaniment that can be served with idli or dosa. It was during last winter that I first made it, and since then , it has become a routine. Usually, roasted groundnuts are grinded with  green chillies  and salt along with a little...
Roasted murmura/ dry snacks

Roasted murmura/ dry snacks

Roasted murmura is a light and dry snack ideal to store at home. It is liked by children as well as adults. Roasted murmura and rice flakes are commonly found in most homes of South India.  They are ideal  as a light snack with tea in the evenings and  stay good for a...

Brown rice pongal

I have earlier mentioned that I am trying various kind of dishes with brown rice.  This Brown rice pongal is awesome and it’s become a quick meal for me to make at night.  Here, as the lentil and  rice are cooked together, the taste of the brown rice is much...
Besan Sev/ Ompudi

Besan Sev/ Ompudi

Ompudi or besan sev is a popular snack which is cherished by all. It is ideal to store in the jar as a dry snack. It is commonly made during festivities in South India. Over the years, I have realised few things about this recipe. This is the easiest one to make of...
Easy Cauliflower stir fry

Easy Cauliflower stir fry

Cauloflower Stir Fry is an easy to make, tasty side dish from North Indian cuisine. Cauliflower, popularly known as gobi,  can be used in a wide range of dishes. It is extensively used in curries, stirfry and starters. It is one of the veggies liked by kids today....