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 […]
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 […]
Chakkarai Pongal – A Sweet Surrender
- 04
- June
- 2017
Other Names Sarkarai Pongal. Sweet Pongal. Chakkara Pongal. Inippu Pongal. Sometimes, even the common everyday dish is quite a bit challenge to make! The recipe may sound simple, but perfection? Yeah, that’s what I am talking about. A few tweaks to the dish makes it simply exquisite, you know! One such recipe is my Dad’s style […]
Kumbakonam Degree Coffee – A Perfect Brew
- 30
- April
- 2017
I often dream about the cup of coffee that I am going to have the next day morning! I think it, adore it, I fantasize it, I love it. Sometimes, I feel…I could even trade some valuables for a quiet cup of lone-some coffee. Yeah, seriously…coffee is just not a fuel, its the essence of […]
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, […]
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 […]
Munthiri Mysore Pak
- 06
- June
- 2013
Also Known As Munthiri Pak, Cashew Burfi. Jidipappu Pakam. Okay, let me assume that you are all aware of Mysore Pak. A famous South Indian sweet! If you have no idea, take a look here. Now, lets see what distinguishes Munthiri Pak from the Mysore Pak. To tell you the truth, “nothing much”! While the […]
Yam Leaves Curry – Grandma’s Recipe For Success!!!
- 27
- April
- 2011
Oxford News A severe tornado passed by my little town (Oxford, Mississippi). Since yesterday night…the weather has been pretty wild. Storm with 80 km speed, lightning, thunder and rain! Today, as I heard the siren warning in the noon, I rushed to the basement (hurricane shelter) in my house. I stayed there trapped for more […]
Restaurant Style Rawa Pongal / Sooji Pongal / Semolina Pongal
- 09
- January
- 2011
Restaurant Style Rawa Pongal: Ingredients: Rawa 1 cupMung dal 1/4 cupFarm fresh milk 1 cupGreen chilies 1 or 2 finely choppedGinger 2″ choppedCurry leaves fewPeppercorns 2 spoonsCumin seeds 2 spoonsAsafoetida 1 pinchSalt to tasteCashew nuts 15-20Ghee 1/4 cup. Method: Soak lentils for about 40 minutes or 1 hour before cooking. Add just enough salt and […]
Madras Filter Coffee
- 01
- October
- 2009
Madras Filter Coffee: Grandma’s Filter Coffee. Mommy’s Filter Coffee. Madras Filter Coffee. Iyengar Filter Coffee. Agraharam style Filter Coffee. My Mommy is a big time coffee lover in the family. She used to prepare it, in a much authentic way…probably the way she adopted from my Grandma. Buy coffee beans, roast it to perfection(that is […]
