Sona Narayanan

LATEST ARTICLES ( 131 )

• Ennai Kathirikai Poriyal | Stuffed Brinjal Fry

  

  Eggplants / brinjals is one of our favorite vegetables. The aubergine or the bharta baingan is available all year around here and occasionally I can find the... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cream of Mushroom Soup

  

  With the weather getting colder, soups are a great choice to stay warm. They are easy to put together and makes a comforting and hearty meal on a chilly day. Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Avocado Cucumber Feta Sandwich

  

  If there is something I can have everyday for breakfast without getting bored, it's avocado. Just some mashed avocado with lemon juice, salt and pepper on... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Rajma Pulao | Kidney Beans Pulao

  

  Whenever I'm in a dilemma to decide what to cook for dinner and have enough leftovers to pack for lunch next day, I go for a quick one pot meal like pulao. Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Stuffed Vegetable Masala Buns #BreadBakers

  

  For this month's Bread Bakers, our host Deepthi of Baking Yummies suggested to bake yeasted or quick, sweet or savory rolls. I loved the Iyengar Bakery style... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pavakka Kichadi | Bittergourd Pachadi

  

  It's been quite a while since I posted something on the blog. No particular reason this time, it's just lack of interest. But after the break I feel good and... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Eggless Triple Chocolate Scones #BreadBakers

  

  For this month's Bread Bakers, the theme is chocolate and our host Shireen Siqueira wanted us to make bread with cacao, cocoa or carob in any form, as a filling... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Soya Chunks Kurma

  

  Kurma or korma is one of my favorite curries to have with roti/phulka, porotta and even dosa. I love all kinds of kurma - be it a mixed vegetable kurma or one... Read more

  Posted on 29 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pottukadalai Poondu Podi | Roasted Gram Garlic Powder

  

  There are different kinds of powder (podi) in South Indian cuisine to serve with idli/dosa and steamed rice. One advantage of these spiced powders is that they... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Egg Pepper Fry | Muttai Milagu Varuval

  

  Eggs are one of the most versatile kitchen staples. If you want to make a quick breakfast or a side dish for rice or roti, eggs can be really handy. Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grilled Sweet Corn Capsicum Sandwich

  

  There are many dishes that we cook often but forget to blog about it. Once such recipe is this grilled sweet corn and capsicum sandwich. I always stock frozen... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Strawberry Fool

  

  Valentines Day is approaching and like every year, this year also I'm sharing a simple, quick and delicious dessert. Last year I posted a healthy mousse with... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spinach And Feta Gözleme #BreadBakers

  

  BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. I couldn't join for the last few... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cabbage Kootu | Cabbage Moong Dal Kootu

  

  Kootu is a South Indian stew made with vegetables, lentils and a ground coconut paste. It's very healthy, light and mildly spiced dish and we usually serve... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Achari Gobi | Pickled Cauliflower Curry

  

  I wonder if there's anyone who doesn't love cauliflower? It's such a versatile and healthy vegetable that can be used to make a variety of dishes and pairs... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cantaloupe Mango Mint Smoothie | Rockmelon Mango Smoothie

  

  It's officially summer in Australia, and the first thing that comes to my mind when I hear summer is mangoes. Though I don't like the hot dry weather, mangoes... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vegetable Hakka Noodles

  

  is one of the most popular dishes served in Indian restaurants. Its an Indo-Chinese dish made with hakka noodles, vegetables and Chinese sauces. Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Javvarisi Payasam | Sago Payasam | Sabudana Kheer

  

  Wish you all a very Happy New Year. Let this new year bring you loads of happiness, good health and prosperity. Like every year, this year also I'm starting wit... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cherry Marshmallow Chocolate Fudge

  

  A traditional fudge is made with sugar, butter and milk or cream. Though the process may sound simple, getting the right texture can be quite difficult. Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Eggless Tutti Frutti Cookies | Candied Fruit Cookies

  

  Christmas is around the corner and these colorful tutti frutti cookies are just apt for the season. Tutti frutti is nothing but candied fruit cubes made from... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES