Veg Dim Sums
- 01
- April
- 2016
When it comes to eating less and staying active, the hard part is choosing the right meal! One has to eat nutritious, and yet a simple meal to build that kind of stamina. But, chances are one could end up eating far less calories, and go starving…if haven’t practiced it in a while! So, filling […]
Little Millet Pudding
- 31
- March
- 2016
Other Names Sawa Millet Kheer. Saamai Payasam. It is a lovely coincidence, when a simple recipe turns out to be deliciously addictive. And, this new Kheer is just as good, with two humble ingredients millet and milk. I realize that I have shared a bunch of quick fix Kheer recipes here before. But it is […]
Coleslaw – Southern Cooking
- 30
- March
- 2016
Having lived in Mississippi for nearly a decade,(before rooting here at Carolina’s)…sometimes, we consider it as our second native place (besides India)! And, when friends call…emotions just pile up & I end up cooking something Southern that day. On one such lovely day, we were endlessly chatting about the people we have got…how many amateur […]
Daddy’s Lemon Pickle
- 29
- March
- 2016
People usually rave about Amma’s Pickle and Grandma’s Pickle…while my recipes are from my Mighty Dad. His cooking is as big as his personality. Despite of the gender roles in our Indian kitchens….Dad would occasionally step-in to prove that He Is The Best. I love watching him create dishes from scratch without a clear-cut recipes. […]
The School Bus – Birthday Cake
- 03
- January
- 2016
Wish you all a very Happy New Year. May all your dreams come true. I think, its time to begin the New Year with little celebration! Any guesses? Did earth spun faster or what? Yep, the gravity took its toll…my dear-devil turned two, today. Although I had been preparing for her birthday party since November, the […]
Thuvar Lilva Korma
- 21
- December
- 2015
For many reasons, home food has to be quite simple and hassle free. Yeah, on the other day…I was suffering from severe carpal tunnel syndrome, there is nothing much I could do. But, chores were piled up. And, yet there was the most demanding task of ‘vegetable chopping’! The very thought gave me the fright! […]
Badham Chutney – Two Versions
- 13
- December
- 2015
It may sound bit snob to utter the word – Badham Chutney. But, in my opinion its not! In fact, it depends where you are residing! To me, driving 15-20 miles on a highway to reach a local Indian store to get pottukadalai ($ 5-6) and coconut ($ 4) to make our traditional Pottukadalai Chutney or […]
Surti Papdi Lilva Pulav
- 10
- December
- 2015
A wordless cooking saga continues…following the bad weather situation at Chennai my native place. Other Names Flat Valor Beans. Flat Beans. Avarai Vidhai. Pachai Mochai. Surti Papdi Lilva. Ingredients 1 c basmati 1 c surti papdi lilva (Indian flat valor beans) 3 green chilies,sliced 1 large onion, sliced 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste few mint leaves 1 tsp […]
Cheese Dosa – Just Some Cooking
- 10
- December
- 2015
Am I cooking? Yes. Do I blog about it? No! Right now…I couldn’t do it very happily as I used to! My (native) Chennaivaasis are having a tough time fighting the flood, how can I go blogging about food and recipes. I am deeply saddened by the situation over there. My blog may continue to […]
Restaurant Style Matar Paneer
- 02
- December
- 2015
This rich, creamy, buttery…yummy Matar Paneer needs no introduction at all. Most probably the best known of all Indian dishes, and the first thing we South Indians order in the restaurants. Some of my local friends have absolutely no clue where India is. In fact they couldn’t even agree that am an Asian too!! But, […]
