Nethili meen is quite versatile tiny fish which suits for variety of preparations. Be it steamed fried, saute… or even on top of pizza they taste yum. Deep fried version is my all time favorite, we at home make it different styles… this is one type that my mother in law makes, we all enjoy as an appetizer- taste awesome with…
Easy south Indian style sambar using bottle gourd!
Egg kurma is a simple dish which goes very well as a side for chapati, idli dosa or even for any kind of mild pulao or biryani. It takes varies forms… we either add boiled egg to the gravy or cook the whole egg in the gravy or scramble the egg mixture with the gravy or add mini omelette to…
Kathirikai Murungakkai Kara Kuzhambu– is a thick tamarind based South Indian gravy often served as accompaniment for rice. It is usually made plain or with vegetables, sometimes non veg based too… and a typical kara kuzhambu includes sambar onion, tomato with one or two vegetables and the most common form is brinjal & drumstick based gravy. T his is something…
Karamani Vadai / Cow peas vadai or fritter is a perfect tea time snack and taste similar to masala vadai. Some people make these during Ganesh chaturthi but we at home usually make it on a veg-day as a side for kara kuzhambu or just as a quick evening snack. They are quite easy as such, with less soaking time…
Puran Poli /Boli / Bobbatlu /Holige / Obabattu is a sweet flatbread from India prepared during festive occasions. Poli is a traditional sweet which is usually prepared during Bogi pandigai, we also make it during Vinayagar Chathurti and Diwali. Every region has its own way of preparing this sweet pancake, we normally make it with lots of coconut and jaggery….
Kari Dosai – Dosa is one item which is something i can have any time of the day, its never a boring deal.. there is always a batch of batter in my refrigerator that saves me at the end of a busy work day. Sometimes i make it interesting by trying it with variety of toppings- this little kari dosai…
Bitter Gourd the most hated veggie is welcomed if made this way. With few ingredients this magic happens… you will see everyone snacking on it! BITTER GOURD CHIPS / CRISPY BITTER GOURD FRIES / BITTER GOURD FRY / PAVAKKAI CHIPS / KARELA CHIPS / HOW TO MAKE CRISPY KARELA CHIPS / SNACK RECIPES / RICE SIDE DISH RECIPES / VARUVAL…
Seafood of any kind is an absolute favorite of mine that too dishes with prawn/shrimp tops my list. I wished i lived close to sea coast.. 😥 whenever i see a board for seafood market never ever had second thoughts but to stop by to see what they really have to offer. Lately I’ve been going to this Asian store…
Vegetable clear soup is one of the simplest soup recipe which you can whip up with few fresh or leftover veggies which you can grab from your kitchen. With little salt & pepper, you have yourself a bowl full of goodness, what could be more comforting than a cup of hot fresh clear soup on a cold winter day! I…