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 […]
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 […]
Sawa Millet Idly – An Easy Meal
- 12
- June
- 2017
An easy meal to cook – who doesn’t want one for their weekdays! Its so hectic throughout the clock! I want something healthy on the dinner table in minutes! Each day…I swab for some quick steps in the cooking or […]
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 […]
Oats Kanji – Food For Thought
- 22
- November
- 2015
Kanji (Porridge) can be enjoyed daily. However, we tend to look back to such recipes only when time compels. Like, when flu strikes! When nothing else taste right, its the savior dish! For kanji, traditionally they pair at least two grains and tad bit of spices…such as tymol, cumin, garlic, pearl onions in my home. The […]
Ragi Adai – The Goodness
- 08
- September
- 2015
Since I am a downright foodie and basically a food blogger (that’s how my identity goes around here); I am expected to whip up a storm for every meal!Yeah, I am pressurized at times. But, as a matter of fact…I do stir up the storm, first in my head and subsequently in the kitchen. Just […]
Rajgira Roti – Fasting Diet
- 27
- August
- 2015
Fasting needs discipline. Strict fasting is really hard for many people (or just me). And, it could be also tortuous when everyone but you, refrain from eating. So, in my opinion…its easy to follow a fasting mimicking diet rather than going hungry for the whole time. I have personally practiced both, and the light vrat […]
Multi Grain Idly – Healthy Eating
- 25
- August
- 2015
Other Names Sathu Maavu Idly, Health Mix Idly. Multi Grain Idly. When I say healthy eating…it is not about achieving triceps or staying unrealistically thin! Its just healthy. All about feeling great, having more energy, improving your outlook, and stabilizing your mood. When making changes to the diet, most people drift completely and look lost very soon. […]
