Mutton Kheema Iddiyappam Biriyani
- 31
- July
- 2016
I can’t believe…2016 is half the way through. Layers of experience, myriad emotions brushed on me. With each year passing by…I am trying to capture the best moment of my life to seal it for eternal happiness. As though time is running out…and, of course the time is indeed running so fast. I have no […]
Khichdi Sevai – Jiffy Cooking
- 28
- June
- 2016
Other Names Sevai Upma. Sevai. Nool Appam Upma. I am still cooking in my kitchen, believe me. Although…not exactly, like the way I used to! Cooking – now a days, happens pretty fast in few fabulous minutes. Over the years…I have mastered the art of throwing few ingredients together and call it a dish. Most […]
Saffron Infused Gulab Jamun – Celebrate With Sweets
- 23
- June
- 2016
Celebrate with sweets is my policy. And, what we are celebrating? Life, in general. Life in my place revolves around good food, books and music. I always had long love affair with sweets. My everyday meals will be incomplete without a sweet note – at least in the form of lump sugar. Regarding this recipe, […]
Paruppu Saadham – Comfort Meal
- 06
- June
- 2016
Other Names Paruppu Saadham. Dhal Rice. Khichdi. Nei Paruppu. Arisi Paruppu Saadham Nothing can beat the warm home-cooked meals. Especially, when you are down! Yes, the humble food can simply evoke the spirits in you and even and bring you back to normalcy. Food, I mean – Mom’s food has such a magic to it. So, […]
Pigeon Peas Pilaf
- 05
- June
- 2016
I have been sensing a theme with my recipes lately, as I have been gravitating towards a kind of mild and more predictable dishes. A light, flavorful balanced meal…that just hits the spot. No more surprises, experiments…what had happened to me. Hmmmm, when it gets warm our tastes change as well. After all summer is here! […]
Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream
- 04
- June
- 2016
For many families homemade ice cream is a treat they look forward to in summer. So, here is my share, friends. Yep…its hundred percent homemade! The recipe is quite simple…that you won’t even need an ice cream maker. Isn’t it exciting! You can whip up your favorite flavor in few minutes and totally go wild […]
Kadai Paneer – Restaurant Special
- 25
- May
- 2016
When true foodies dine outside, they never fail to order this basic dish! A must in every Desi Restaurants! For some reason…we South Indians crave “Paneer”. So, on the other day…when I spotted this fresh paneer in the Indian store, I bought it purely out of an impulse! Ingredients 250 gms paneer, cubed 1 onion, […]
A Day Old Rice & Fish Curry
- 20
- May
- 2016
A day old food! Don’t trash them so quick! Its better for the second time around. Folks list a bunch of surprising health benefits of a day old rice…especially soaked in water overnight (not the refrigerated ones, okay)! Same goes for the fieriest fish curries…its much gentler the next day. What’s more? It may have […]
Butter Cookies – Quite Homey
- 19
- May
- 2016
Kids who grew up in late 80′s know what I am talking about. Yes, the baker’s special butter biscuits (cookies, I mean). Its simple, its humble, its cost-effective and sure a soul-touchy snack for the evening. Two biscuits with a cup of hot cocoa was my delight as I remember. Now, please…don’t pull my leg, […]
Clay-Pot Fish Curry – Very Earthy
- 18
- May
- 2016
I have this strange pica syndrome – an intense craving for earthy flavors! When I say…I love earthy flavors, I mean in context, of course! A real dirt that I see on the beetroot is still quite offensive! However, I beg to differ…when it comes to freshly pulled peanuts off the ground! It has got […]
