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 […]
Madras Mini Meals Thali – Tamil Nadu Special
- 30
- May
- 2018
Tamil Nadu – Hotel Style Mini Lunch Platter offers you a variety of dishes in a small portion. The menu I am sharing today is quite popular in many Hotels in Madras, like Hotel Saravana Bhavan, Hotel Sangeetha etc. The mini meals is the exact portion, an average person could eat on a regular/working day, […]
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 […]
Nei Sambar / Ghee Sambhar – Humbly Yours
- 26
- April
- 2017
There is nothing much to rant today…as I have done enough in my previous post! To tell you in short, today’s recipe is kind of a continuation of yesterday’s dish! Its humble ‘Ghee Sambhar’ to go with the Mini Idlies. Enjoy. Ingredients 1 cup mung dal (yellow lentils) 3 green chilies, slit in the middle […]
As much as I love to play with ingredients and act as a professional butcher. There are few things that would completely gross me out! Oh yeah…I really shy away from weird sea creatures! Well, I do have a valid reason for that! As a Biotechnologist, I have had enough encounters in the past, with […]
Madras Masala Paal – Spiced Milk
- 14
- April
- 2010
Saravana Bhavan Style Masala Paal: Towards Madras, many highway restaurants have this special beverage on their menu ‘Spiced Milk’. The milk is reduced into half of its original content by constant boiling over low heat. The addition of almond puree, piyal seeds, saffron and cardamom makes it highly flavorful. They smartly place their huge vessels […]
Mutton Chaalna – Street Food
- 10
- March
- 2010
Also Known As: Mutton Salna. Parotta Side Dish – Chalna. Tamil Nadu Style Mutton Salna. Meat Salna, Mutton Ki Salan – Madhraasi Style. Mutton Thanni Kuzhambu. Vegetarian’s Choice: Soya Chunks Stew The interesting part about road side’ dish is, its aroma in the air. Well, there would be also some sick kerosene smell from the […]
Marina Beach Special – Thenga Maanga Pattani Sundal
- 25
- February
- 2010
Beach Sundal: I feel awful that I didnt fall in love:( Never got a chance to take that romanantic(eeeewh)beach walk…eating that dho’ rupiah sundal…talking sweet nothing(stupid)… master planning to elope away…are the kind of moments’ completely missing in my life:( So, whenever my friends talk about their pre-marriage love affairs, I will be ready to […]
Mushroom Manchurian – Vegetarian’s Heaven!!!
- 30
- January
- 2010
Mushroom Manchurian:(Restaurant Style) During rainy afternoons, day dreaming, is so inevitable. I prefer day dreaming, to be honest…it just smacks of sentimentality. Not that a trait, I inherited or anything. Just like to live in my own post-apocalyptic life style…hunting, fishing, foraging, building tools?… Hmmm, looking seriously to join the hunting troop at Oxford (only […]
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, […]
