The Seven Tastes Of Food
- 08
- July
- 2018
Food is explored for its nutrition through taste! The pungent heat from the chili peppers could be a warning sign…whereas, sweetness promises us with great deal of energy! For centuries…humans used (still use) gustatory impulse to avoid danger (by avoiding toxic foods). Science claims seven basic tastes of food: bitter, salty, sour, astringent, sweet, pungent and umami (savory). However, our […]
Yogi Diet – A Sattvic Meal
- 13
- June
- 2018
Unlike nutritionists (who describe their meal as Carbohydrate, protein and fat), Yogis define the food as Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic…based on their effect on the body and soul. Because, the food that we eat not only nourishes the body but also affects our ‘Mind’ and ‘Emotions. That is why in a modern day, A Sattvic diet […]
Maampazha Puliserry – The Aromas Of Home
- 31
- December
- 2017
Other Names: Sweet Mango Curry. Maampazha Kuzhambu. Mango Curry. Mango Pulissery – this recipe has to be one of the most loved dish of my family. It brings forth an intense nostalgia and an eclectic amalgam of memories…that are sweet n cool…and in association with people and place…that matters to me. I tell you! A […]
Paneer Kulcha – Have A Bite
- 24
- October
- 2017
Much like armies, many travelers march on their stomach. And, it was certainly true when I visited my homeland, India. All my trips were defined by food. To me…especially, the real culinary fun-fare just lay on a rarest occasions and in the far away cities. When you’re care-free (traveling) and the burden of cooking and […]
Kongunadu Cuisine – Coimbatore Meals
- 22
- August
- 2017
The city of Coimbatore (a.k.a Kovai) is one of the major city — located in Tamil Nadu, India. The cuisine of Kongu-Nadu is basically a South Indian food with its own special touch. Most local restaurants still retain their rural flavor. The tradition of plantain leaf spread is kind of strictly followed. And, variety of […]
Maharashtrian Thali – Marathi Cuisine
- 09
- August
- 2017
The cuisine of the Maharashtra is quite distinct, while sharing much with most of the other Indian cuisines. Traditionally. Marathi people’s cuisine is considered to be more austere than others. The main meal includes variety of mild and spicy dishes. Along with a variety of grains and vegetables are included in everyday cooking. While, meat […]
North Indian Thali – Weekend Specials
- 12
- July
- 2017
Full course meal is often neglected in our busy weekdays cooking. No one has time nor energy to prepare a complete five course meal! And, if you’re on zero-carb, no-meat diet (like my hubby) your entire course has to be prepared with soy protein and vegetables! And, that’s too much of chopping and mincing! So, […]
Andhra Meals – The Taste Of Home
- 05
- July
- 2017
Well…You all know that I am from Tamil Nadu, right?! But, here is a thing of me that goes soft for Andhra Pradesh. Whether it’s food, culture or people…I don’t know, it’s kind of my Second Home. Yep, genuinely…very close to my heart. Although, I spent very little of my adult life at Hyderabad! I […]
Thalai Vazhai Ilai Sappadu – Tamil Meals
- 07
- May
- 2017
Cooking is like love…It should be entered into with abandon or not at all. - Harriet Van […]
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 […]
