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. […]
Parwal Sabzi – Veggie Challenge
- 24
- August
- 2015
When I was twenty, I proudly proclaimed that ‘I am a carnivore’. I hated anything that looked green. In my mind, all vegetables are boring and tasteless. But the reality was that I hadn’t really tried many different kinds! When, time compelled…I started exploring many vegetables. My gateway vegetable was Ivy Gourd and Bitter Melon. […]
Badami Laddu – Break The Routine!
- 31
- March
- 2015
Like many women, I would love to admit it too… its kind of cute to watch men cook! Hmmmm, I am also working hard on the part to forget and forgive those aftermath mess they create. It was rather an unusual day, when AK said…he wanna help me with cooking. Strange huh? I too thought […]
Bread Dipping Oil – Food Rules
- 04
- November
- 2014
Whenever I dine outside, one thing makes me more crazy to lose control!! Its very silly to even term it as a dish! Yes, am talking about the ‘Dipping Oil’ for the breads and rolls. Whether it be garlic flavored butter oil for the bread sticks or a simple vinaigrette to the Greek salad…its so […]
Vendaikai Thakkali Kuzhambu – Palakkad Touch
- 23
- November
- 2013
It has been a quest for finding the perfect recipe that could do double duty as a meal and as a dipping sauce. And, I finally cracked the code recently. The original recipe is shared by AK’s family. But, I just made a few adjustments, adapted it to suit my needs. Well, it ended up […]
Mysore Masala Pori – Snack on-the-go
- 06
- November
- 2013
other Names Masala Murmura. Masala Churmuri. Chaat Churmuri. Mysore Masala Pori. People who are constantly on the move could relate to what I mean. There is always something to do, at somewhere!! But, being a total travel freak doesn’t mean that you will have to ruin your health. Yes, you heard me right. No pit-stopping […]
Andhra Tomato Pappu – Southern Comfort
- 17
- April
- 2013
Also Known As Andhra Pappu. Tomato Pappu. Ketti Paruppu. Thakkali Kothu Paruppu. Tamatar Dal. Tamatar Dhall. If you stumbled upon this page thinking that’s its some kind of South American lentils concoction, you are in for a plain disappointment! But if you decide to stay on and read this entire post, you will be delighted to […]
Asparagus Stir Fry – Spiced Up!
- 26
- March
- 2013
Also Known As Asparagus Poriyal, Asparagus Varuval. Asparagus Vepudu. Asparagus Subzi. Asparagus Kura. For a fun-filled weekend, people go to theme parks and holiday resorts! To me, the happiness gets complete only when I shop at ethnic stores! My new found activity is to hit the farmer’s market on Saturdays! I get bit frustrated when […]
Kothamalli Thokku:(Tamizhar Style) Cilanthro Pickle. Coriander Pickle. Malli Thokku. Dhaniya Patta – Achaar. Kothamir Pachadi. Kothamalli Oorughai. Kothamir Achar. Ingredients: Fresh Coriander bunch (roots removed, washed and chopped along with strong stems)- 250 grams Thick Tamarind paste 1 teaspoon Sea Salt/Rock Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 spoons Chili powder 1 spoon To be Dry Roasted and […]
