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 […]
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 […]
Kashayam – Herbal Concoction
- 22
- March
- 2013
If flu season is around, people get sick more often and head to the drug stores and stock up the medicines. But a perfect remedy would be just lying in our kitchen shelves! We are all aware of some sort of home remedies for common illness. And most of the time, it works too! When […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pudhina Thuvaiyal:(Tamil Nadu Style) Ingredients: Coconut grated 1/4 cup Mint leaves 1-2 cups Cilantro 1/2 bunch Curry leaves from few twigs Salt Tamarind 1/4 spoon Ginger 2″ grated Garlic 4 cloves minced Urad dal 1 table spoon Coriander seeds 1 table spoon Dry red chilies chilies 5 Sesame oil few spoons. For Tempering: Sesame oil […]
Sandesh – Sometimes, Nothing is Everything!
- 06
- June
- 2010
Sandesh:(Bengali Style) When I was a kid, my grandma kept making sandesh quite often for me, almost every day:) She just split milk intentionally, added some sugar to it and dished out as decadent sweet! No practical errors! Of course its not cooking at all! But that’s what so good about it:)I never understood that, […]
Grandma’s Mango – Ginger Pickle
- 14
- March
- 2010
Maa inji Pickle:(Mango-Ginger Pickle) Botanical name of Mango-ginger is ‘Curcuma amada’. Belongs to rhizome family,(similar to turmeric and ginger). This ginger has a striking mango flavour and thats why the name. Grandma’s Method: Ingredients:(Version 1)Mango-Ginger skinned/peeled – 250 gramsThick Tamarind paste/milk freshly 1 bowl fullSea Salt/Rock SaltTurmeric powder 2 spoonsChili powder 2-3 spoons To be […]
Nei Appam
- 24
- January
- 2010
Unniappam: Appam. Paniyaram. Unniappam. Nei Appam. During summer vacation, We (myself and cousins) used put our Derra’(camp) at Madras, Periamet…Grandma’s house. All day long is mostly fun filled activities…learning to drive bicycle in the narrow streets, playing cricket using rubber ball, passing comments on all the baldies from 4th floor, persuading Uncle to take us […]
Madras Vadagari – Delightful Dinner From The Past
- 15
- January
- 2010
Set Dosai and Vadakari:(Madras Style) Madras Set Dosai and Vadagari. Vada Curry. *Whoo Whhooo*, *Tastee* *Fulfilling* Do you love mess food? Do you love mess food, as much as I do? Well then this is the post for you, settle down and then prepare to get the batter ready, later!!!I love the old traditional meals, […]
