Dose de Grao – Goan Dessert
- 31
- July
- 2017
Other Names Channa Dal Burfi. Chana Dal Halwa. Channa Doss. Channa Dose. Dose de Grao. Split Gram Sweet. I’ve been exploring a lot of Desi delicacies lately…particularly after my India trip. Food, in particular is one single point…that connects me directly to my roots. No matter where I live…the gut memory is so strong…I really do […]
Chakkarai Pongal – A Sweet Surrender
- 04
- June
- 2017
Other Names Sarkarai Pongal. Sweet Pongal. Chakkara Pongal. Inippu Pongal. Sometimes, even the common everyday dish is quite a bit challenge to make! The recipe may sound simple, but perfection? Yeah, that’s what I am talking about. A few tweaks to the dish makes it simply exquisite, you know! One such recipe is my Dad’s style […]
Iyengar Rasam – In Traditional Velli Eeya Sombu
- 27
- April
- 2017
Rasam in general is the most comforting meal to many South Indians. And, I am not different from it! Over the time, it has become like a life line, when you live far far away from your home!! Now, its one of the important dish, that I prepare every single day. Like every other Mother, […]
Paruppu Saadham – Comfort Meal
- 06
- June
- 2016
Other Names Paruppu Saadham. Dhal Rice. Khichdi. Nei Paruppu. Arisi Paruppu Saadham Nothing can beat the warm home-cooked meals. Especially, when you are down! Yes, the humble food can simply evoke the spirits in you and even and bring you back to normalcy. Food, I mean – Mom’s food has such a magic to it. So, […]
Andhra Tomato Pappu – Southern Comfort
- 17
- April
- 2013
Also Known As Andhra Pappu. Tomato Pappu. Ketti Paruppu. Thakkali Kothu Paruppu. Tamatar Dal. Tamatar Dhall. If you stumbled upon this page thinking that’s its some kind of South American lentils concoction, you are in for a plain disappointment! But if you decide to stay on and read this entire post, you will be delighted to […]
Minestrone Soup
- 20
- August
- 2012
Ingredients: Pasta Vegetable broth Olive oil Black Pepper Powder Beans: Garbanzos, Red Kidney beans, Black Eye Beans, Double Beans, Soya beans, Spit peas, Tiger Beans, Lentils, Fresh Peas… Herbs: Fresh Parsley and Basil, Dry Oregano, Basil and Thyme, Vegetables: Beans, Zucchini, Squash, Celery, Spinach, White Onions (minced), Tomatoes (crushed) Method: Soak the beans overnight and […]
Dosakaya Pappu – Hearty Meal:)
- 25
- June
- 2012
Also known as: Velarikai Kothu Paruppu. Velari-Pazham Paruppu. Ripe Cucumber and Lentils Curry. Well, I got introduced to this vegetable when I was studying in Hyderabad…its one of the delicacy that they used to serve at our hostel. I never saw anyone buying ripe cucumbers in Tamil Nadu before. So, initially I was very skeptical […]
Kadhamba Saadham / Spicy Vegetable Khichdi
- 09
- August
- 2011
Kadamba Sadham: Other Names: Mixed Vegetables and Lentils Rice. Spicy Vegetable Khichdi. The weather down here at Mississippi is really really warm, at this time of the year! Every little prancing around the neighborhood, leaves me like a half-baked potato. If you drop an egg over the patio…it would be done thoroughly into an omlette […]
Mirch Ki Dal / Green Chilies Lentils Stew
- 19
- July
- 2011
Pachi Mirapakaya Pappu: I was sleeping like a mad dog’ for several days and nights…without moving a finger! Haunted by ghosts of past life and chased by weird animals all through the time!! I finally woke up from my terrible nightmare’ and told myself…its not end of the world! Well, I gathered myself to fix […]
Mulai Payaru Poriyal – Going All Healthy:)
- 18
- May
- 2011
Sprouted Green Gram Stir-Fry: Other Names: Mung Beans Sprouts Stir-Fry. Mulai Payiru / Pachai Payiru Sundal. Ingredients: Green gram 1 cupGreen chilies 3 choppedGinger 1″ choppedOnion 1 large choppedTomato 1 small choppedSaltTurmeric 1 pinchMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonOlive oil few spoonsCilantro few to garnish. Method: Soak the lentils overnight in enough water. The […]
