Badami Murg Mattar – Taste Of Home
- 08
- September
- 2015
I admit it I have been lazy. While I have been in the kitchen all the time experimenting, peeking into the computer, texting friends…but, stayed away from posting any new recipe on Kitchen Tantras. I blame it on the season. I am wonder struck by nature’s partiality to this nation, when it comes to performing her […]
Tempered Fresh Val Beans
- 01
- September
- 2015
If I ever told you that, I whip up amazing gourmet meals within minutes, everyday; then…I have been lying! The truth is…I seldom ever cook something that would take more time to finish! Except of course, when I have bunch of people coming over for dinner! Now that’s a whole different story altogether. Anyway…even then, […]
Bharwa Parwal Curry
- 01
- September
- 2015
I used to host lavish dinner parties in the past. Which would have me begin the cooking process a day or two in advance. Those were the days! For the last couple of years, I have slowed down on everything. Especially during the holidays. It’s not that I do not make a big deal about having […]
Thuvarai Sundal – Nutritional Delights
- 01
- September
- 2015
So, by now…you all know that, I get some of our native stuff from the Indian grocery stores, around, right! But, you all don’t know, how much happiness it brings to me. Boy, its been years…(years after years) I have been away from my roots. So, whenever…you see a native thinge…boom…rainbow shows up, distant bell […]
Kaara Chutney – Salem Special
- 31
- August
- 2015
One thing about Salem,…they have wide choice of tiffin items than many other places in Tamil Nadu (in my opinion). The Salemites are really good at preparing dosas with more than 50-60 different kinds of side dishes (chutneys and podis). Sometimes I think, I can keep trying each one of it, all my life. I […]
Mutton Stew – Love It
- 30
- August
- 2015
Some of my all-time favorites remain, This and most certainly, That. But this recipe is a definite keeper in my secret vault of pleasurable indulgences. No doubt, the nutritional qualities of meat just excel all else, but don’t let convince you to try this out. After all, everyone needs to indulge once in a while, even if […]
Onion Dosa – Just For Me
- 29
- August
- 2015
When it comes to comfort foods, I am always inclined towards curry and rice dishes. Except when I’m craving for something with more twist! That’s when I think hard to fix a breakfast for myself (which happens once in a blue moon). Dosas, pooris and upmas all fit the bill well, and I just go with […]
Chemeen Ishtu – Flavorsome
- 28
- August
- 2015
Did I ever mention, how much I like Kerala dishes. In my opinion they have wide range of varieties than many other states (and I could be wrong too, I haven’t dined in so many states of India…after all). Anyhoo. The stew (Ishtu) is so very mild and aromatic, its completely devoid of chili powder […]
Rajgira Roti – Fasting Diet
- 27
- August
- 2015
Fasting needs discipline. Strict fasting is really hard for many people (or just me). And, it could be also tortuous when everyone but you, refrain from eating. So, in my opinion…its easy to follow a fasting mimicking diet rather than going hungry for the whole time. I have personally practiced both, and the light vrat […]
Vegetable Paniyaram – Take A Bite
- 26
- August
- 2015
In my opinion, “There should be a story behind every humble recipe”. Do you agree? Every time, I chat up with my friends, they keep unfolding all the reasons for every little tweaks in our traditional meals. It looks like…the way our Grandmothers cooked (or cooking) and Mothers cooked (or cooking)…it truly reflects their socio-economic […]
