Kerala Sadhya – God’s Own Country

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Sadhya (Malayalam: സദ്യ) means Banquet in Malayalam. It is a variety of dishes traditionally served on a plantain leaf in Kerala, India. A normal Sadhya can have about 24-28 dishes served as a single course. Recipes Choru –  hand-pounded rice / rose-matta arisi Parippu + Neyyi Aviyal Senai Kizhangu Erisseri Vendankka Puliserry Kumbalanga Olan Beetroot Pachadi Avaraikka Mezhugupuratti Peechinga […]

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Andhra Meals – The Taste Of Home

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Well…You all know that I am from Tamil Nadu, right?! But, here is a thing of me that goes soft for Andhra Pradesh. Whether it’s food, culture or people…I don’t know, it’s kind of my Second Home. Yep, genuinely…very close to my heart. Although, I spent very little of my adult life at Hyderabad! I […]

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A Balanced Meal Plan – South Indian Style

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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 […]

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An Epic Breakfast Feast

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I am back, I am back…I am back. With three fold zeal to rock this culinary world! Wondering…who tuned my tabs? Aha, I visited my motherland and spent two whole months there with my folks! Now, that I am back with fresh ideas to blow this blog away. Whooo-ah! Does the jubilation make sense, now?? […]

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A Shower Without Thunder!

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For years…I have been avoiding baby showers! Its a pure awkward moment for an unwed, never-been a Mom and men to be present there. And to witness…all the hormone driven glowy-type women, to go…on & on with their stories. And, the mandatory ‘awwww’ that follows after each and every sentences. I know, I know…its not […]

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Kashmiri Rogan Josh – Rich and Dreamy Dish

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The creamy rich Rogan Josh is an ultimate comfort food. I love curling up on the couch with a hot bowl of dinner. And, the leftovers are great for the next day’s lunch. Slow cooking the meat until tender is one of my favorite method of preparing them. If you are in a hurry, you […]

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Murg Mussalam – Whole Cornish Hen in Spicy Gravy

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Murg Mussalam: Ingredients: For Marination: Whole Chicken(I used Rock Cornish Hen)Onion bulb onion gratedGreen chili 1 mincedGinger-garlic paste 1/2 spoonYogurts/buttermilkSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonPepper powder 1/2 spoonCoriander powder 1/2 spoonCumin powder 1/2 spoonGaram masala powder 1/2 spoon. Onion gratedTomato 2 pureedSaffronCardamon 6Bay leaves 2Almonds 15 – pasteGhee for fryingCilantro leaves few. Method: In […]

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Layered Vada Korma – Kovai Special

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Stuffed Vada Curry:(Coimbatore Special) Layered Vadai Kuzhambu. Stuffed Vada Kurma. Ingredients: For Vadai: Thoor dal 1/2 cupChana dal 1/2 cupSaltFennel seeds 1 spoonGinger 1″Garlic 1 cloveDry red chilies 5 No Oil – I steamed them, if you prefer frying…I have no objection:) For Stuffing: Finely chopped onionsCilantro leaves choppedGrated fresh coconut For Curry: Cloves 3Cinnamon […]

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Paantash => Panakkam => Fruit Punch – Ancient Indian Drink

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Fruit punch has became a necessary drink at every garden parties, today! How about looking into, bit of its history? The word ‘Punch’ comes from the word ‘Panch’. In Indian language (both Sanskrit and Hindi), the word ‘panch’ means ‘five’. The original recipe had five ingredients like, spirit, spices, fruit juice, palm sugar and water. […]

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Mirchi Ki Salan

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Mirchi Ki Salan: Reposting (Hyderabadi Dish) Ingredients: Green chilies, as much as you wantTurmeric 1/4tspoonCoriander seeds powder1/2 tspoonCumin seedsSalt to tasteTamarind pasteCoconut grated 2 spoonsAsafoetida Roast each separately and powder them together: PeanutsSesame seedsCumin seeds Fry in little oil and wet grind these to paste: OnionTomatoGarlic gratedGinger grated Method: Heat oil in a large frying […]

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