Idly – The Old Fashioned Way!!!
- 05
- January
- 2010
A Primitive Idly Xuanzang(Popularly known as Hsüan-tsang, 602 – 664 CE) was a famous Chinese traveler, said in one of his book ‘si-yu-ki’ that Indians never owned a steaming vessel! Just for an argument sake…Well, in a primitive society, especially during famine and poverty…commoners might have not owned an exclusive steaming vessel, but that doesn’t […]
Kothu Parotta – Famous Street Food!
- 03
- January
- 2010
Kothu Barotta: (Repost) Kothu Barotta. Street Food – Kothu Roti. Kyma Barotta. Chili Barotta. Fried Barotta. Kai-endhi Bhawan Style Kothu Barotta. While growing up, I had a profound curiosity over street food…since I spent much of life in hostel, there were typical moments in my daily life! Myself and my friends end up exploring ‘Street […]
Milk Conjee – Childhood Calls!!!
- 01
- January
- 2010
Milk Porridge: Paal Kanji, Noi-Arisi Kanjee. Rice Gruel. Rice Porridge. Rice Pottage. A great baby food Milk and lentils based congee is the first semi-solid food given to babies after milk (India). However, adding mashed vegetables and fruits are highly recommended by nutrition scientists. Aganaanuru(Anthologies of Family Life, II Century.B.C)An ancient Tamil poem talks about […]
Roomali Roti – I Don’t Think I Got It Right!!!
- 09
- December
- 2009
Trick Really Worked – Ta Daaah!!!Trick Number One!Oops!!!Wow…Looks Good!!!Perfectly Aimed!Adventure!Rumali Roti: Here you go…my first entry for the ‘Kitchen Mishaps Event’. Roomali Roti’- but I don’t think I got it right!!! Although I have made ‘roomali rotis’ several times back home…trust me, it used to be too soft. Unfortunately never took pictures.:( This is my […]
Paruppu Paniyaram – Chettinad Special
- 19
- November
- 2009
Paruppu Paniyaram:(Chettinad Style) Lentils Paniyaram. Dhal Paniyaram. Parippu Paniyaram. Nothing much to say…I like chettinad cuisine. Especially their wide array of paniyarams:) I prefer ‘Paruppu Paniyaram’(Mixed Lentils Puff?!!)better, as it is good source of protein. Unlike deep fried/shallow fried vadai it consumes less oil, so guilt free indulgence. Ingredients: Tuvar dal Moong dalChana dalUrad just […]
Tumkur Thatte Idly – Karnataka Special
- 17
- November
- 2009
Tumkur Thatte Idli:(Karnataka Style) Karnataka’s Flat Idlies. Thattae Idly. Thatte Idly. Flat Idlies. Madras Rathna Cafe Idly – Triplicane, Chennai. Palace Cafe Idly – Vellore. Thattai Idlies. Thattai Idly. Thatte idly is certainly from Karnataka, as far as I know! It is said that its quite famous around the Tumkur district. Well, they have an […]
Restaurant Style Rawa Dosa
- 09
- November
- 2009
Hotel Style Rawa Dosai: Saravanaa Bhavan Hotel Style Rawa Dosai. Restaurant Style Rawa Dosa. Paper Thin Rawa Dosa. Rava Dose. Sooji Dosa. Semolina Crepes. Though I claim here, its Restaurant style but I have to admit that mine isn’t that perfect after all! But I am glad that I tried. I am not a big […]
Samba Rava Pongal
- 26
- October
- 2009
Godhumai Ravai Pongal: Cracked Wheat Pongal. Samba Godhumai Rava Pongal. Myself and my brother live in two different time zones…that we can’t always talk:( We have 17 hours difference (He is in Australia)…so he should stay up all night and I should get up too early to get hold of him. So, does this have […]
Paani Poori
- 18
- October
- 2009
Paani Poori: Pani Puri. Paani Puri/poori. Golgoppa. Street Food – Paani Poori. Healthy version of Paani Poori. I am not so good when it comes to chaat food, certainly its not my cup of tea. Though I like the fact of having fun with my friends, its totally unacceptable to my diet ritual! Its from […]
Red Chili Chutney
- 07
- October
- 2009
Milagai Saandhu: Sigappu Milaga Chutney. Milaga Chutney / Thokku. Can you believe it, red chilies have more Vitamin-A than an orange. So, load up red chilies next time when you shop. At the same time, I need to alert you…too much of spicy food will lead to gastric-ulcer, watch out. Seriously, I can’t bear the […]
