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• Paruppu kuzhambu(Stew with Dal)

  

  Parupu kuzhambu is a classic of tam-bram cuisine.It has a very diiferent taste from its counterpart sambar which is often confused with this paruppu kuzhambu. Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Aloo Bhature

  

  Deep frying is indeed special :). I love to indulge in deep fired dishes once or twice in a month. It just creates a festive feeling both cooking and eating dee... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Apple & Plums Juice

  

  I think many of you will know how there will be abundance of fruits when we have one guest after the other in our homes. That is what is exactly happening here... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Arisi Upma (kichadi with Vegetables)

  

  There are few things in life which we would have detested in childhood but enjoy as an adult,I am sure many of us have a long list of this and I am no different. Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Kuzhi Paniyaram (spicy)

  

  Kuzhi paniyaram is a very famous breakfast or snacks item in Tamil nadu.This is a chettinad special item.Usually this is served with spicy and tangy tomato... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Almond Shake

  

  There is nothing better than chilled flavored milk or fresh fruit juice in these summer days. Recently I prepared this double chocolaty milk shake with almonds... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Schezwan Fried Rice

  

  is one of the most loved dish of Indo-Chinese cuisine.As most of us know Indo-chinese is not the authentic chinese cuisine,but the chinese food adjusted to... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Thakali Vatha kuzhambu-Tomato Tamrind Stew

  

  Though we try and appreciate so many new dishes from world wide,there are few things that we would call food for soul or soul satisfying. Vatha kuzhambu is... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tawa Pulao

  

  is a famous Mumbai street food.It gets the name as it is prepared in the same tava which is used for preparing pav bhaji. So it goes without saying that the... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Rava Idli

  

  is an all time favorite of mine and I am sure many will agree with me. It is an invention of the very famous restaurant MTR in Bangalore,Karnataka. Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roasted Tomato Capsicum Raita

  

  I often prepare one pot meals.These kind of preparations are best suited for summer as we don't need to slog near the stove bearing the heat. Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Carrot Capsicum Chutney

  

  Today's post is a very simple to make but yummy tasting chutney to go with almost any tiffin, I served this along with rava idly and it was a total hit. Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Kesar Kulfi

  

  Summer on its high,temperature is roaring and soaring up to 42C here in Chennai.Its being extremely difficult to do our day to day work due to scorching summer... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mixed Vegetable Kunuku- Deep Fried Lentil Crispes

  

  Kunuku is a classic of Tam-bram cusine. This is usually prepared with a day old sour adai batter.But in our home mom usually prepares fresh batter for this sinc... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Paneer Butter Masala

  

  Eating naan or kulcha with any sort of paneer gravy is a norm in our house when we visit restaurants:).Paneer being my favorite,I try to taste different kind... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tomato Pickle-easy Way

  

  This is a very simple recipe for tomato pickle which can be prepared very easily in a jiffy.This pickle requires a very small amount of oil and does not... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sambar Idly

  

  or the famed 14 idlies of Saravana bhavan is one dish that even idly haters will not be able to resist.Small and cute liilte idlies drowned in a bowl of piping... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Idly-The Eternal South Indian Breakfast

  

  I think there is no need to introduce Idly to people over here:),thanks to the wide spread food blogs and so many restaurants around the world,this humble dish... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bell Pepper-tomato Chutney.

  

  Tomatoes are staple in my kitchen. As I mentioned here tomato chutney is my favorite and I often play with the other ingredients.It is almost like I throw in... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Nutella and Almonds Stuffed Soft Cookies

  

  I am a big fan of those soft chewy cookies we get in local bakeries . These cookies are so soft and plump almost like cakes with some kind of delicious... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES