• Moong Dal Khichdi – How to make Moong dal khichdi

    Moong Dal Khichdi – How to make Moong dal khichdi

    Moong Dal Khichdi – a one pot dish…termed “comfort food” perfect for a monday eve dinner 😀 Technically its Maharashtrian dish but resembles our south indian pongal with added onion, tomatoes & garam masala…As such does not need any special side dish.. a simple applam / pickle will do for this, i always liked with…

  • Mixed Vegetable Palya – Karnataka Style Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry

    Mixed Vegetable Palya –  Karnataka Style Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry

    The term "Palya" in Kannada refers to  dry bhaji / Subji / Stir-fry / Poriyal /Thoran / Vepudu. Here is an unusual combination of vegetables stir-fried  and uplifted with fennel dalia powder making it palette friendly. Will this combination (Broccoli + Baby Soy beans + Green Peas +Carrot) work for you? Mixed Vegetable Poriyal / Porial /…

  • Poondu Kuzhambu – Garlic Kuzhambu

    Poondu Kuzhambu – Garlic Kuzhambu

    Popular South Indian Tamarind based Gravy made with Garlic!

  • Tawa Chicken – Highway Dhaba Style Chicken Fry

    Tawa Chicken – Highway Dhaba Style Chicken Fry

    Tawa Chicken – I am a big fan of rottu kadai (highway eateries) foods be it veg or non-veg crave them and make it a point to try a few different ones during my trip to India. This recipe is one such trials… a simple tawa or kadai chicken fry made with tandoori masala, a…

  • Corn Butter Masala – Sweet Corn Curry

    Corn Butter Masala – Sweet Corn Curry

    Corn Butter Masala – Creamy, Buttery Gravy made with Sweet corn… a rich chunky gravy that works best as a side for chapathi, Garlic lacha paratha, naan or kulcha.  Some super soft chapathi… shapeless though 😀 where paired with this corn curry for our dinner with leftovers packed for lunch!  There are a quite a…

  • Karuveppilai Podi – Curry Leaves Powder

    Karuveppilai Podi – Curry Leaves Powder

    Karuveppilai Podi – definitely a must in every south indian kitchen, a versatile kara podi which goes as a side dish for idli dosa.. good when mixed with rice to make Karuveppilai sadam or makes a quick curry leaves kuzhambu.. the list goes on, sometimes just with fresh coconut, it makes a thogayal too. Now,…

  • Egg Biryani Recipe – Muttai Biryani – Easy Egg Biryani

    Egg Biryani Recipe – Muttai Biryani – Easy Egg Biryani

    Egg Biryani Recipe – Easy Muttai Biryani – Tami Nadu style Egg Biryani Recipe – How to make Egg Biryani Stove Top Method – Mutta Biryani – Tamil Style Mutta Biryani – Biryani Recipes – South Indian Egg Biryani Recipe – Egg Biryani – namma veetla we call it mutta 😉 biryani.  This one is…

  • Raw Papaya Poriyal – Pappali Kai Poriyal

    Raw Papaya Poriyal – Pappali Kai Poriyal

    Raw Papaya Poriyal – Have you ever tried raw papaya stir fry?? then you should! Its packed with nutrients… tastes almost like knol khol stir fry… I am fan of ripe papaya fruit but this one not much… just make it point to include in our diet once a month as its a natural colon…

  • Crispy Chicken 65 – How to make restaurant style Chicken 65

    Crispy Chicken 65 – How to make restaurant style Chicken 65

    Crispy Chicken 65 – have you wondered how those restaurant chicken 65 stays so crisp even after 30 minutes?… all you regular home made 65 will be crisp the moment you get them out of that oil and slowly goes soft. 😳 This one here is exclusive from our page will keep them crisp and…

  • Vallarai Keerai Dosai

    Vallarai Keerai Dosai

    Vallarai Keerai Dosai – Vallarai (brahmi leaves) also known…Indian Pennywort is a very healthy and nutritious greens… my happiness knew no bounds when i spotted this in a Chinese market…. many recipes were boggling in my head. Made simple vallarai keerai poriyal one day and this quick dosai was another attagasam! You can find Vallarai (in tamil)…