A Thousand Food Choice & Yet, Biriyani It Is!
- 20
- November
- 2022
I heard that we make a thousand food choice a day. But, I can certainly say…thousands (say Millions) of them, make this one decision almost everyday – Biriyani. Yeah, I am not exaggerating. The food that we (Desis) don’t give up that easily. Cook it, Eat it, Repeat. Order it, Eat it, Repeat. Do you […]
Fish Platter – The Taste Of Ocean
- 20
- November
- 2022
Seafood platter is one of my favorite party idea. It has been successful in pleasing the crowd! With little planning and effort, one can make a memorable gathering. When most of us are gravitating towards Biriyanis and Naan bread, its kind of tread setter! I thrive to stand out from the crowd…by simply choosing the […]
Mini Breakfast – Desi Style
- 14
- October
- 2022
Getting that morning breakfast onto the table and into the kids…could be quite daunting! Or at least to me!! But, having a list of ready to whip recipes, could make it possible. When you have a picky eater around, there has to plenty of options to choose(or to omit)from. That’s how…today’s menu was carefully picked […]
The Biriyani – A Meal To Remember
- 27
- March
- 2022
Biriyani – Spiced Rice with meat dish. Which is a multinational phenomenon. Biriyani is an ever-growing set of memes and the focus of a culinary cult! The most memorable meals are not mostly about just – “food”! It’s a sentiment in fact. We East Asians (collectively speaking – Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis…) spend hours, sometimes even […]
Maggi Noodles – Childhood In A Bowl
- 21
- April
- 2021
Maggi is my kind of Yellow Gold! Maggi is my favorite curry-flavored Magic! Maggi – literally brings back the child in me. This two-minutes magic is not just the noodles. Maggi is a phenomenon!! Maggi – is Vinaithogai (Tamil) in my opinion! Oh yeah, Maggi made me happy when I was a kid, makes me happy now […]
Legend Story For Kids and Pongal Dish
- 09
- December
- 2020
HUNDREDS of years ago, there was a king in South India and his name was Bhoja Raja. He was such a good king. He was both brave and wise! He had a great army and kept his war skills sharp! He captured many small neighboring nations in his time and expanded his kingdom. However, […]
Non-Vegetarian Thali – South Indian Style
- 16
- May
- 2018
We Indians are known for our elaborate meals. And, an authentic South Indian lunch menu is a perfect example for it. There is no clear-cut rule…and several servings of dishes to choose from. Since, I have already shared many vegetarian dishes in this blog, its time to update the real food, I mean – “The […]
Iyengar Rasam – In Traditional Velli Eeya Sombu
- 27
- April
- 2017
Rasam in general is the most comforting meal to many South Indians. And, I am not different from it! Over the time, it has become like a life line, when you live far far away from your home!! Now, its one of the important dish, that I prepare every single day. Like every other Mother, […]
An Epic Breakfast Feast
- 31
- March
- 2017
I am back, I am back…I am back. With three fold zeal to rock this culinary world! Wondering…who tuned my tabs? Aha, I visited my motherland and spent two whole months there with my folks! Now, that I am back with fresh ideas to blow this blog away. Whooo-ah! Does the jubilation make sense, now?? […]
Seeraga Mittai – Colorful Childhood
- 28
- March
- 2013
Also Known As: Candied Cumin seeds. Jeeraka Mittayi. Jeeraga Mittai. Jeeraka Mittai. Eli Mittai, Palli Mittai. I am a sucker for candies. And my Mommy believes that all my 28 teeth are sweet tooth! Yeah, I have evolved without wisdom teeth, he he. All these years of adulthood has been kind enough on me, when […]
