Confused Over Fish Names?
- 22
- September
- 2015
Fish Names & Identification There are almost 31,300 types (by 2011) of known fish species in the world. And, many types of aquatic animals are also commonly referred to as fish. I have grouped some of the common fish that are found in India (specifically South India). For better fish identification, use fish data […]
Kitchen Safety Tips
- 19
- September
- 2015
Many of us would like to call ‘The Kitchen‘ as our safe haven. But, in reality…it could be one the most dangerous room in the house! Or at least to me. A countless times, I have been the victim of broken glasses, hot oil spills, boiling water scalds, major fire accidents, knives, can opener, sharp […]
Fried Modak – Ganesh Chaturthi
- 18
- September
- 2015
Its better I agree…preparing traditional sweets is definitely not my league! Well…this is a pattern over the years! I yearn for our home style ethnic treats…soon I’ll be checking out my fellow bloggers (obviously drooling over those food pictures) and load my kitchen with more stuff! At the end, my preparation sucks. How about that? […]
Samosa Chaat – Crazily Yummy
- 10
- September
- 2015
I love Fall (not the fall- fall, but the season Fall…Autumn for many others). And, kind of love to fall in love with the actual ’changing’ colors. The season, where I can go comforting myself…wrapped in blankets, wearing my ping pong shoes, watching some horror movies […]
Tomato Upma – Jiffy Cooking
- 09
- September
- 2015
Upma is one of the handy dish to fix on hectic days. As I mentioned…it was a ‘hectic day’. Hope you all wouldn’t mind me skipping on the usual rant (‘how was my day’), after all. Ingredients 1 cup rice rawa (home made) 1 large tomato, chopped 2 green chilies, sliced 4 garlic beads, chopped […]
Ragi Adai – The Goodness
- 08
- September
- 2015
Since I am a downright foodie and basically a food blogger (that’s how my identity goes around here); I am expected to whip up a storm for every meal!Yeah, I am pressurized at times. But, as a matter of fact…I do stir up the storm, first in my head and subsequently in the kitchen. Just […]
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 […]
