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 […]
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 […]
Parotta & Korma – My Great Escape
- 24
- October
- 2021
Visiting my Mom-land like a total stranger…is what I did recently! Out of blue…one deadly night, I had to go n fix few things at my place. Well…”My Place” is yet another debatable choice of words!Hmmmm, (Sigh) Mystic me!! On the flip side, I did not know…how much I was starving for people. I made […]
Aadi Perukku Pandigai / Festival Food
- 08
- August
- 2018
Aadi Perukku Pandigai (Festival) is a monsoon festival. This Tamil festival is celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi (mid-July to mid-August). The festival pays tribute to Water-Goddess as a life-sustaining force. For its bountiful supply of resources! And, also the blessing of mankind with peace, prosperity and happiness. A form of nature […]
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 […]
Yogi Diet – A Sattvic Meal
- 13
- June
- 2018
Unlike nutritionists (who describe their meal as Carbohydrate, protein and fat), Yogis define the food as Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic…based on their effect on the body and soul. Because, the food that we eat not only nourishes the body but also affects our ‘Mind’ and ‘Emotions. That is why in a modern day, A Sattvic diet […]
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, […]
Kongunadu Cuisine – Coimbatore Meals
- 22
- August
- 2017
The city of Coimbatore (a.k.a Kovai) is one of the major city — located in Tamil Nadu, India. The cuisine of Kongu-Nadu is basically a South Indian food with its own special touch. Most local restaurants still retain their rural flavor. The tradition of plantain leaf spread is kind of strictly followed. And, variety of […]
A Balanced Meal Plan – South Indian Style
- 28
- May
- 2017
10 Healthy Ways To Balance Your Meal Make half of your plate vegetables and other half of your plate protein. Take a control of your food. Eat more at home. Look out for more healthy options, when you eat outside. There is always a way to stay on the track. Use whole grains for your […]
Thalai Vazhai Ilai Sappadu – Tamil Meals
- 07
- May
- 2017
Cooking is like love…It should be entered into with abandon or not at all. - Harriet Van […]
