These Pickle Fritters take the viral recipe and amp it up! Dill pickles are mixed in a seasoned cornmeal batter and fried to crispy perfection. ...
Anise has various uses and benefits. It can be applied to the skin to treat conditions like lice, scabies, and psoriasis. In the culinary world, anise ...
This elegant rosemary potato galette with Gruyere cheese and garlic is easier than it looks! I?ve been making a version of the rosemary potato galett ...
I wonder if any other cuisine in the world would have as many starters, naashta and in-betweener varieties as ours. Take Upma for eg, so many varietie ...
 This one is a delightful dish. The Gujarati Patra is more popularly known but did you know there\'s an equally delectable South Indian version too ...
 Fruits are an amazing source of natural sugar. I love using them in desserts. This one for example. First try and it came out so well. Do try ...
 Had some extra Raw bananas leftover after Mahalaya daan. Overdone the Podimaas and roasted sabjis. This was a long pending one on my bucket list. ...
Our Moms and Grandmoms have always nailed it when it comes to making the best of leftovers and not letting anything go waste. Agree" Here\'s a simple ...
Come summer and it\'s unquestionably Mango time :) And also when pictures and videos of Poori-Aamras start making the rounds.Luckily got hold of some ...
Poori Masala or Poori-Masaal as it\'s called is a popular tiffin item served in most South Indian restaurants, especially Tamil Nadu. There are no com ...
Perfect season for crisps and what better than homemade fried food isn\'t it :)Try this recipe for Whole Wheat flour salted biscuits or Namak Pare as ...
Who says no to Chocolate!! Chocolate does make everything more cheerful right" :)A simple besan burfi is a must try and must have in any home. Add the ...
Two typically favourite questions of every Indian" Khaane mein kya hai and Khaane ke baad meetha kya hai" ??And what better than homemade sweets"Laddo ...
Workout is excellent in your health routine but muscles need protein to mend. Are you getting enough protein in your food, especially if you are a veg ...
Raw Banana is an amazing vegetable, I just love its texture. Works beautifully with kebabs and burger patties. Have you tried it in a raita" Saw this ...
Day 1 of Navratri and it\'s time to bring out the creativity in Bhog. Red rice gets its hue from a compound called Anthocyanin. In its unhulled or sem ...
An IAS officer, a cardiologist and a police officer...corrupt politicians and a medical epidemic to boot. Sounds like right out of a Rohit Shetty movi ...
(SALT) PONGAL (South Indian Style Khichdi)Ingredients:Rice - 1 cupSplit green gram - 1/2 cupBlack peppercorns - 1 tspCumin seeds - 1 tspCashews - a fe ...
A lot of us cook Foxtail Amaranth/Thandu Keerai in many ways.Here\'s an interesting tidbit about the greens from my mom. She grew up in a village near ...
There are many ways of cooking greens, especially in the Indian cuisine. Two methods that are my favourite from Mom\'s kitchen are - Masicha Keerai or ...
As we look to move away more and more from refined foods, it\'s high time to go back to roots and use what our ancestors did. White sugar for one is n ...
Come summer and we start experimenting with mangoes in every way we can. From Aamras to pickles, to raitas, to desserts, innumerable possibilities.Usi ...
A very simple, healthy and wholesome dessert that you can whip up quickly.CARROT BHAATIngredients:1 cup grated carrots1/2 cup well-cooked rice3 cups f ...
SWEET PONGALIngredients:Rice - 1 cupSplit Green gram - 1/4 cupMilk - 1 cupJaggery or sugar - 1 1/2 cup (Jaggery best)Cashews and raisins - a fewCardam ...
Now this is quite an interesting dish..The main dish is done Sambhaar style (baby eggplants dropped in whole with just a quarterway slit), left to set ...
We call this Karunai Kizhangu (tuber) or Pidi Karunai. Karunai Kizhangu Masiyal (or literally, Yam Mash) is the most common and one of our favourite r ...
Baked something after a really long time and was super happy with the soft cake that came out. Plus, I used Jaggery in this instead of sugar. Totally ...
So for us, Diwali is on Narak Chaturdashi (tomorrow) , typically on Choti Diwali. This is practised in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa, as ...
Palak Paneer is a world-favourite recipe. Who can resist the sight, aroma and flavour of this delicious curry dish with soft and succulent paneer chun ...
Puli kaaychal meaning tamarind cooked to a paste is a popular condiment made in most South Indian households. Puliyogare rice is a very popular prepar ...
Looking for a NO-OIL, NO-FRY healthy, cheesy snack" Try this..STEAMED SPINACH ROLLSIngredients:Large-sized Spinach leaves - 10-12Potatoes, medium - 2- ...
   For the love of cooking..and baking.. For many a home chef, baking that perfect cake is a dream come true. Some come out well, some fall ...
Contd from .. Here\'s the recipe for the dessert that was demo-ed by Chef Kimberly at the Academy of Pastry Arts. (Recipe credit : the Academy)BERRY V ...
Ganesh Chaturthi, Sankatahara/Sankeshti Chaturthi Special - Pidi Kozhukattai (modak) , a version of modak famous in most parts esp during Ganesh Chatu ...
Kaiththala NiRaikani Appamodu Avalpori...lines from a famous Thirupugazh song. Appam are among Lord Ganesha\'s favourite along with Modaks...Here\'s a ...
Dal vada is a popular snack down south. Many variations exist, in terms of lentils used, as also vegetables. This one uses Dill leaves or Soya leaves ...
Is this an appliance" A machine" A gadget" Nope, Thermomix is a Kitchen Robot! A one stop assistant that\'s all you\'ll need..The concept is simple - ...
PINEAPPLE HALWAIngredients:½ cup Rava/Sooji½ cup Ghee / clarified butter1 cup Sugar½ cup Pineapple, chopped1 ½ cups Water10 Cashewnuts, sliced¼ t ...
    Weekend lunches are extra special, to be enjoyed with the family. But if you don\'t want to spend half the morning cooking and stil ...
Idli is one of the traditional Indian breakfasts that is guaranteed to give you that instant energy boost, thanks to its carbs content. While we have ...
In a quest to look for non-raw food, working with chutneys and raitas is one of the biggest challenges. In that search, I came across this recipe at ...
Desserts or even simple sweets are even more special when we make them at home. In the beginning some can appear bit overwhelming, but once we try it ...
     There are several varieties of stews in our country, closest relative in Tamil Nadu being Kuzhambu. Sambaar, Vettral Kuzhambu, ...
 Some places don\'t find you, you have to discover them. A treasure tucked away on the 4th floor of Bloom Boutique hotel in Malleswaram, just a sto ...
      I had heard quite a bit about Chavadi from my friends and finally got to visit it recently. The location is off Bannergha ...
     Our culture is as deep rooted and connected with God and festivals as with food. This rich heritage is a must treasure. � ...
Weekday nights are the most challenging of all. What to make that will be jhatpat and healthy too" Something different than the regular fare yet not r ...
A classic example of a one-pot meal in South Indian cuisine is Bisi Bele Baath. I call it a mash between a khichdi and sambar rice! There are many rec ...
Some places leave you word-strapped, either way. 1131 left me word strapped for all the right reasons though. Let\'s begin with the place - 1131 or ...
      Mexican mint or Cuban oregano or Indian Borage or Karpooravalli ilai or Omam Ilai, many names for such an enchanting plan ...
      Where do I even begin about this place!" Brewklyn isn\'t the first micro-brewery I\'ve visited (and surely not the last), ...
     No matter where you eat, from street food to fine dining, nothing beats home food at the end of the day, especially if it\'s ...
Simple and easy to make dessert recipe using minimal ingredients...ATTE KA HALWA (Wheat flour halwa)Ingredients:Whole wheat flour - 1 cupSugar - 1 cup ...
Pindi , a word that\'s synonymous with the villages of Punjab and frontier cuisine. Presently managed by the 3rd generation after Shri K.L Wadhwa, ...
Enjoy the mango season while it lasts..SWEET & SPICY MANGO PICKLE (AAM CHUNDA)Ingredients :Raw Mango, grated - 3 cupsSugar - 2 cupsJeera - 1 tspMethi ...
Jo khaane se kare pyaar, woh Prestige se kaise kare inkaar"!         Almost every Indian household has grown up using ...
One really doesnt need a reason to indulge in cupcakes. And trust me, they are soo easy to make. Once you get the basic measure right, there are endle ...
     Just as with Karthigai, there are several stories that surround Thiruvadirai, also known as Thiruvadhira or Arudhra Darisanam ...
     Fresh green peppercorns are the pre-dried form of the black peppers we use. These have a milder taste that hits the back of y ...
     I am a believer of balanced diet in every way. I aim to take the goodness of the foods we have and eat everything in balanced ...
A simple pumpkin stew for the days when you want to ..well, just keep it simple!PUMPKIN STEWIngredients :White Pumpkin/Petha - 250 gmsRed Pumpkin/Kadd ...
      The word diet in itself has to be one of the most miscontrued terms in the culinary dictionary. It\'s broadly defined as ...
     In this food-obsessed world, we all need a detox from time to time. Millets, often known as the poor man\'s rice, is making i ...
This is the recipe for a typical Andhra-style tomato thokku. It\'s optional to add onions, one can also use garlic if they prefer the flavour. For the ...
     Paruppu Podi or Dhall powder is a common occurence in most Andhra and Tamil Nadu households and is an excellent rice mix. I h ...
    An age-old rice mix powder, Angaya powder is most often a hand-me down recipe that grandmothers, and their mothers used to make!! ...
Another healthy recipe, that\'s a great snack on the move for young and old alike...CHOCO-OATS TOFFEEIngredients :Melted dark chocolate - 2 tbspsJagge ...
        When one starts exploring alternatives to refined ingredients, there are no dearth of options to suit your recip ...
      The ninth and the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan has begun. For the theme of #RamadanSpecial, here\'s a ...
      In an era where introducing oneself as a blogger, especially a food blogger either causes eyes to brighten or roll and l ...
        Nine days of Navratri, nine days of fasting or abstaining from certain foods. And not without a scientific rea ...
         There is a growing interest and fondness for the use of millets and multi grains in our diet. Millets have ...
         Pizzas, like the Indian paratha, are versatile and full of possibilities. Be it the flour, crust, stuffing ...
      A name that\'s synonymous with Biryani, Paradise has come a long way since its humble inception as a annexe to a movie th ...
A famous dish from the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, the Veg Kolhapuri is made with a unique spice mix and vegetables cooked in an equally spicy g ...
     Besanwali bhindi has quite a few culinary interpretations. It could be gram flour-coated okra crisp fried or sautéed, spices ...
       The classic Panchratni Dal - a gem of a dish with typically five lentils, combined with spices and served with rice ...
    BANANA FLOWER is filled with innumerable goodness factors. In fact words aren\'t enough to describe the uses and benefits of th ...
      Indian food is amazingly well-designed and balanced to suit the changing seasons, and seasonal availability of vegetables ...
A typical South Indian Avakkai PickleAVAKKAI PICKLE (South Indian Mango Pickle)Ingredients :Â 12 Mangoes2 cups - Fresh ground Red Chili powder2 cups ...
       Some people have dreams, and some dreamers have visions. Sometimes in one magical moment, dreams and visions are me ...
        Be it a quiet weekend afternoon, guests for lunch or special dinner, this Achaari Subz Pulao is one of those ul ...
       What would you typically do on a holiday when the weather\'s too good to be indoors"" You go on a picnic!! :) Littl ...
        Health nowadays is not just a much clichéd, but also much abused term, as is \'Diet\'. There is so much more t ...
      Microwave Baking is a blessing for many in many ways..in terms of time, mainly. If you are a person who likes to use the ...
     It\'s always the right season for desserts. And right now, it\'s the right season for chilled desserts. I\'ve always wanted to ...
        Love is in the air! Much heard, much said :) But my principle when it comes to food, as long as one can eat wh ...
      Exploring the flavours of #NorthEastCuisine for the 29th #FoodieMonday #Bloghop, I picked a popular Assamese dish - \'Ma ...
With a riot of seasonal fruits around us, \'tis the time for Summer-special drinks..The more, the healthier! Here\'s a simple healthy drink to put tog ...
     If you are running out of ideas and time for cooking rice but looking to make something spicy, this Pulao is for you!! CORI ...
         True foodies love to be inspired by others\' culinary creations. I recall the time when exchanging recipes ...
When we speak of pulses, there\'s never a dearth of recipes in the Indian culinary repository. From savouries to the main course, the use of pulses is ...
       For a nation that takes its food and colours very seriously...Holi is one such festival; where there is a perfect c ...
